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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 6.B
Meeting Date: February 28, 2024
From: John Corella, Director of Engineering/Public Works Title: Resolution Adopting the City's FY 2024 -2025 RMRA (SB -1) Projects
City Council
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve a Resolution adopting the City’s FY 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Plan's projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB-1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and to approve the list selected for rehabilitation due to the Tropical Storm Hillary to be funded by SB-1 funds.
BACKGROUND:
Prior to SB -1, cities and counties across the state delayed and even cancelled road improvement projects due to lack of funding; neglecting basic maintenance and repairs to their local streets. The 2016 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found the condition of these local streets, on average, were “at risk” or degraded to failing infrastructure.
On April 28, 2017, Governor Brown signed SB -1, known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical needs for both state highways and local streets and roads known as the Local Streets and Roads Program (LSRP). SB -1 generates funds through increased per gallon fuel excise taxes, diesel fuel sales taxes, vehicle registration fees and provides for inflationary adjustments on future tax rates.
Various portions of the funds generated are deposited into the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) fund. A percentage of the RMRA funding is apportioned to Cathedral City by formula for road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety projects.
The RMRA requires all RMRA -funded projects to be included in the City Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Plan. Initiating RMRA, on September 13, 2017, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2017 -43 adding the proposed RMRA projects to the five-year CIP Plan.
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At the City Council Meeting held on June 14, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution 2023-19 adopting a list of SB-1 funded projects for FY 2023-2024.
As a result of the Tropical Storm Hilary on August 20, 2023, the pavement on several streets of the City’s roadway network has been affected due to flooding, sediment, and the heavy equipment used during the clean-up efforts.
According to the City’s pavement management consultant and the Pavement Management Program used to predict the asphalt deterioration on the City’s roadway network, the resulting level of deterioration within the streets affected by Tropical Storm Hilary deteriorated up to eight years faster, thus a reduction of the pavement useful life ranging up to 27%.
Staff recommends adding the repairs and rehabilitation of arterial and residential streets within the area surrounded by Vista Chino, Date Palm Drive, Tachevah Drive and Avenida Maravilla, to the top of the SB-1 program list.
DISCUSSION:
FY 2023-2024
The City is using RMRA/SB-1 funding to initiate and/or complete the following project from Resolution No. 2023-19:
Landau Blvd. and McCallum Way Intersection Traffic Signal Construction (Project 1) In FY 2023 -2024, the City proposed to complete the construction of Landau Boulevard and McCallum Way Intersection Traffic Signal Project. The scope of this Project is to reconstruct and improve the intersection at Landau Blvd. and McCallum Way adjacent to Mt. San Jacinto High School located at the northeast corner of this intersection.
The City Council awarded DBX Inc. the construction agreement for the Landau Blvd. and McCallum Way Intersection Traffic Signal Construction on June 28, 2023, City Council Meeting.
This Project started construction on February 26, 2024, and is scheduled to be completed by June 28, 2024.
The Project is funded within FY 2023 -2024 with RMRA/SB -1 funds in the amount of $1,200,000. This Project was included as Project 1 in the RMRA FY 2023 -2024 Resolution.
Landau Public Alleyway Reconstruction (old Project 2)
For FY 2023 -2024, the City proposed the Landau Public Alley Reconstruction Project.
The Project was proposed to be funded with SB -1 funds in the amount of $900,000 and identified as Project 2 in the RMRA FY 2023-2024 Resolution.
The City Staff is recommending deferring the Landau Public Alley Reconstruction Project to FY 2026 -2027 (see Project 13 below) and proposes to prioritize the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the City’s roadway network affected by Tropical
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Storm Hilary.
FY 2024-2025
City Staff is proposing the following projects to be funded with RMRA funds and will be listed in the FY 2024-2025 resolution.
Horizon Road Reconstruction Project (new Project 2)
In FY 2024 -2025, the City is proposing the Horizon Road Reconstruction Project. The limits of the Project are Horizon Road from Vista Chino to Panorama Road.
The Project will consist of the removal and replacement of 1 -inch of asphalt pavement within the roadway surface on Horizon Road from Vista Chino to Adelina Road, and the removal and reconstruction of pavement within the roadway surface on Horizon Road from Adelina Road to Panorama Road.
The cost for the construction of the Horizon Road Reconstruction Project is estimated in the amount of $429,000. The Project is proposed to be funded with SB -1 funds and is identified as Project 2 in the attached RMRA FY 2024-2025 Resolution.
Los Gatos Road Reconstruction Project (Project 3)
In FY 2024-2025, the City is proposing the Los Gatos Road Reconstruction Project. The Project will consist of the removal and reconstruction of pavement within the roadway surface on Los Gatos Road from Fortuna Road to Date Palm Drive.
The cost for the construction of the Los Gatos Road Reconstruction Project is estimated in the amount of $273,000. The Project is proposed to be funded with SB -1 funds and is identified as Project 3 in the attached RMRA FY 2024-2025 Resolution.
Panorama Road Reconstruction Project (Project 4)
In FY 2024-2025, the City is proposing the Panorama Road Reconstruction Project. The Project will consist of the removal and reconstruction of pavement within the roadway surface on Panorama Road from Avenida Diosa to Avenida La Vista.
The cost for the construction of the Panorama Road Reconstruction Project is estimated in the amount of $403,000. This Project will be funded with RMRA (SB -1) funds in the amount of $123,000, and the remaining $280,000 will be funded with available funds from Assessment District 88 -3 Funds. The remainder of this Project is proposed to be funded with SB -1 funds and is identified as Project 4 in the attached RMRA FY 2024 - 2025 Resolution.
East-West Public Alley Reconstruction Project (Project 5) In FY 2024 -2025, the City is proposing the East -West Public Alley Reconstruction Project. This public alley is bounded by Horizon Road to the west, Date Palm Drive to the east, Vista Chino to the north and Adelina Road to the south, and provides parking access to the existing commercial area in the Panorama Neighborhood.
The Project will consist of the removal and reconstruction of pavement within the alley right of way between Horizon Road and Date Palm Drive.
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The cost for the construction of the East-West Alley Project is estimated in the amount of 108,000. The Project is proposed to be funded with SB -1 funds and is identified as Project 5 in the attached RMRA FY 2024-2025 Resolution.
North-South Public Alley Reconstruction Project (Project 6) In FY 2024 -2025, the City is proposing the North -South Public Alley Reconstruction Project. This public alley is bounded by A delina Road to the north, vacant lots to the south, Date Palm Drive to the west, and Avenida La Vista to the east, and provides parking access to the existing commercial area on the side south of Adelina Road. The length of this alley is 290 linear feet.
The Project will consist of the removal and reconstruction of pavement within the alley right of way from Adelina Road to the end of the alley or a length of 290 linear feet to the south of Adelina Road.
The cost for the construction of the North-South Public Alley Project is estimated in the amount of 67,000. The Project is proposed to be funded with SB -1 funds and is identified as Project 6 in the attached RMRA FY 2024-2025 Resolution.
Vista Chino Rehabilitation Project (Project 7)
In FY 2024 -2025, the City is proposing the Vista Chino Rehabilitation Project. The Project will consist of the application of Rubberized Emulsion -Aggregate Slurry (REAS) within the roadway surface on Vista Chino from Avenida Maravilla to Date Palm Drive.
The estimated cost for this Project is $170,000. The Project is proposed to be funded with SB -1 funds and is identified as Project 7 in the attached RMRA FY 2024 -2025 Resolution. Staff anticipates this work will be completed in FY 2023-2024.
Avenida La Vista Rehabilitation Project (Project 8)
In FY 2024-2025, the City is proposing the Avenida La Vista Rehabilitation Project. The Project will consist of the application of REAS within the roadway surface on Avenida La Vista from Adelina Road to Los Gatos Road.
The estimated cost for this Project is $51,000. The Project is proposed to be funded with SB -1 funds and is identified as Project 8 in the attached RMRA FY 2024 -2025 Resolution. Staff anticipates this work will be completed in FY 2023-2024.
Adelina Road Rehabilitation Project (Project 9)
In FY 2024 -2025, the City is proposing the Adelina Road Rehabilitation Project. The Project will consist of the application of REAS within the roadway surface on Adelina Road from Horizon Road to Date Palm Drive.
The cost for this Project is $21,000. The Project is proposed to be funded with SB -1 funds and is identified as Project 9 in the attached RMRA FY 2024 -2025 Resolution.
Staff anticipates this work will be completed in FY 2023-2024.
Via De Anza Street Improvements Project – Phase III (Project 10) In FY 2024-2025, the City is proposing the Via De Anza Street Improvements Project –
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Phase III. The Project consists of constructing a sidewalk, curb, gutter, ADA -compliant curb ramps, driveways, and the installation of new asphalt concrete . As well as private improvements, including reconstructing garden walls, mailboxes, and driveway improvements, will be placed to conform to the existing right of way and necessary setbacks. The project also includes the installation of a new 8 -inch water main in collaboration with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD).
The cost of this project is $1,168,400. The Project is proposed to be funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds in the amount of $ 429,400, CVWD Funds in the amount of $435,000, and SB-1 funds in the amount of $30 4,000.
This Project is identified as Project 10 in the attached RMRA FY 2024-2025 Resolution.
Whitewater Area Street Rehabilitation Between 33rd Avenue & Ortega Road (Project 11) In FY 2024 -2025, the City proposes to reconstruct various residential streets in the Whitewater Area, bounded by 33 rd Avenue to the north, Dinah Shore Drive to the south, Shifting Sands Trail to the west, and Cathedral Canyon Drive to the east.
The Project will consist of the removal and reconstruction of pavement within the roadway surface on Shifting Sands Trail, Whispering Palms Trail, Sky Blue Water Trail, Navajo Trail, and Pueblo Trail between 33 rd Avenue and Ortega Drive, and 33 rd Avenue from Shifting Sands Trail to Cathedral Canyon Drive.
The estimated cost for this Project is $1 ,300,000. This Project will be funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $480,000 and RMRA (SB-1) funds in the amount of $820,000. This Project is identified as Project 11 in the attached RMRA FY 2024-2025 Resolution.
Future Projects
City Staff identified the following eligible Projects to be funded by SB -1 and are proposing to include them in the FY 202 4-2025 Resolution as future Projects to be funded by SB-1:
N/O Baristo Road, S/O Vega Road, E/O Landau Boulevard W/O Avenida Los Niños Street Improvements (Project 12)
In FY 2025 -2026, the City proposes to reconstruct various residential streets located within the area bounded by Vega Road to the north, Baristo Road to the south, Landau Boulevard to the west, and Avenida Los Niños to the east.
The Project proposes the removal and reconstruction of pavement on Avenida El Mundo and Avenida El Pueblo between McCallum Way and Baristo Road.
The estimated cost of this Project is $457,000. This Project will be funded with RMRA (SB-1) funds and is included as Project 12 in the attached RMRA FY 2024 -2025 Resolution.
Landau Public Alleyway Reconstruction (Project 13)
In FY 2026-2027, the City is proposing the Landau Public Alley Reconstruction Project.
This public alley is bounded by Vista Chino to the north, 30 th Avenue to the south,
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Landau Boulevard to the west, and Avenida La Paz to the east, and provides parking access to multifamily and single-family residences in the Panorama Neighborhood.
The project consists of the removal and reconstruction of pavement within the alley right-of-way between Vista Chino and 30 Th Avenue. The cost for the design and construction of the Landau Public Alleyway Reconstruction Project is estimated in the amount of $1,170,000. The Project is proposed to be funded with SB -1 funds and is identified as Project 2 in the attached RMRA FY 2024-2025 Resolution.
N/O Ramon Road, S/O McCallum Way, E/O Date Palm Drive, W/O Santoro Drive Street Improvements (Project 14)
In FY 2027 -2028, the City proposes to reconstruct various residential streets located within the area bounded by McCallum Way to the north, Ramon Road to the south, Date Palm Drive to the west, and Santoro Drive to the east.
The Project proposes the removal and reconstruction of pavement within the roadway surface on El Toro Road, Victor Road, and Nuema Drive from Ramon Road to Baristo Road; and Baristo Road from the east end to San Eljay Avenue.
The estimated cost of this Project is $1,190,000. This Project will be funded with RMRA (SB-1) funds and is included as Project 14 in the attached RMRA FY 2024 -2025 Resolution.
Panorama Park Area Street Improvements Between Avenida Maravilla and Avenida La Vista (Project 15)
In FY 2028 -2029, the City proposes to reconstruct various residential streets located within the Panorama Park Area, generally bounded by Vista Chino to the north, 30 th Avenue to the south, Landau Boulevard to the west, and Date Palm Drive to the east.
The Project will consist of the removal and reconstruction of pavement on Los Gatos Road from Val Yermo Trail to Avenida La Diosa, and Jarana Road from Avenida Maravilla to Avenida La Vista.
The estimated cost of this Project is $743,000. This Project will be funded with RMRA (SB-1) funds and is identified as Project 15 in the attached RMRA FY 2024 -2025 Resolution.
Summary
City Staff will be updating the Capital Improvement Pro ject (CIP) Plan with all the se proposed Projects. In addition, the City Council must approve a n SB-1 Resolution every year listing the Proposed Projects for the upcoming fiscal year(s). Once the Resolution is approved, the City will submit an approved copy of this Resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) as required by the Local Streets and Roads Program (LSRP).
City Staff recommends the City Council a pprove this resolution adopting the City’s FY 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Projects funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and to approve the list of Projects selected for rehabilitation
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due to the Tropical Storm Hillary to be funded by SB-1 funds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommended action will have no immediate fiscal impact for confirming the proposed projects described in the attached Resolution, as each project will be brought separately to the City Council for SB-1 CIP funding approval.
Note: The City is required to maintain its existing commitment of local funds for Capital Improvements to remain eligible for RMRA funding apportionment. To be eligible in the SB-1 program, the City needs to spend no less than the annual average of its General Fund expenditures, as determined during the 2009 -2010, 2010 -2011, and 2011 -2012 fiscal years for streets, road, and highway purposes from the City’s General Fund (or Maintenance of Effort (MOE) amount) of approximately $900,000 annually. If the City meets its MOE commitment, the City will receive approximately $900,000 annually in RMRA/SB-1 funding.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
GOAL B: COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Objective: Cathedral City roads, gateways, public spaces, and other city infrastructure are well planned, designed, constructed, and maintained.
ATTACHMENTS:
RMRA 24-29 projects
CC Reso 2024-XX