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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: August 19, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lynn Merrill, Director of Public Works
Department: Public Works
Subject: Adoption of the Measure I Valley Major Streets Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for Fiscal year 2027-2028 Through Fiscal Year 2031-2032 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-140 approving the Measure I Valley Major Streets Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for Fiscal Year 2027-2028 through Fiscal Year 2031-2032.
City Manager's Comments
The City Manager recommends adoption of the Resolution approving Measure I Valley Major Streets Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for Fiscal Year 2027-2028 through Fiscal Year 2031-2032.
Executive Summary
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-140 is required to participate in the Valley Major Streets Program. The projects identified in the Exhibit A have been previously included in the City’s Capital Improvement Program and will not impact the General Fund and have been identified in the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Nexus Study. The information included in the Resolution outlines the City’s project funding needs and allows the SBCTA to complete a cash flow analysis for the Valley Major Streets Program. Adoption of the Resolution is an annual SBCTA requirement for participation in the Valley Major Streets Program. Approval allows the City to remain eligible for Measure I reimbursement for qualifying regional transportation projects identified in the City's Capital Improvement Program.
Background
In November 1989, voters approved Measure I, allowing the SBCTA to implement a one-half percent retail transaction and use tax throughout the county. This tax, 3 4
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commonly known as the 1/2-Cent Sales and Road Tax, was initially in place for 20 years, from April 1, 1990, to March 31, 2010. In November 2004, voters extended this tax for an additional 30 years, from April 1, 2010, through March 31, 2040.
Measure I funds the Valley Major Streets Program, which supports regional arterial projects identified in the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Nexus Study. This study outlines fair share contributions for regional transportation improvements, including freeway interchanges, railroad grade separations, and regional arterial highways. To be eligible for Measure I funds, projects must be located on the Nexus Study Network, which represents major roadways in San Bernardino County’s urbanized areas. These projects are included in the City’s Regional Traffic Circulation System Master Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Program.
Under the SBCTA San Bernardino Valley Subarea Expenditure Plan, eligible projects focus on improving congestion relief and safety on major streets that connect communities, serve significant destinations, and provide freeway access. Projects funded through this program aim to enhance roadway safety, alleviate traffic congestion, and make street improvements, particularly at rail crossings, while ensuring equitable distribution of funds across the county throughout the program’s lifespan.
To participate in the Valley Major Street Program, agencies must annually adopt a Five-Year Capital Project Needs Assessment (CPNA) to outline project funding needs for each fiscal year. The CPNA includes anticipated funding sources, amounts, and project phases for eligible projects from the SBCTA Nexus Study. This information helps SBCTA staff prepare a comprehensive capital needs and cash flow analysis for the Valley Major Street Program.
University Parkway (State Street) Extension
One of the ongoing projects is the extension of State Street, identified in the General Plan Circulation Element as a major arterial roadway. For more than 25 years, completing the segment of State Street between Foothill Boulevard and 16th Street has been a priority. The project, which includes two bridges and addresses environmental concerns, was divided into four phases. On August 17, 2022, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Riverside Construction Company, Inc.
Phase 1 of construction is completed. There are ongoing planning efforts to determine how the next phase of the project will proceed.
H Street Widening
H Street is identified as a major arterial street in the General Plan. The project aims to add two thru lanes in each direction with a two-way left-turn lane. It includes right-of- way acquisition, undergrounding utility lines, pavement widening, rehabilitation, curb and gutter installation, sidewalks, ADA-accessible ramps, street lighting, signage, striping, and traffic signal modifications at Kendall Drive and 40th Street. On October 18, 2017, the City Council approved a contract with CivilSource, Inc. for the 3 4
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environmental and civil engineering design of the project. The final design is still in progress, pending the completion of the right of way portions of the project.
Mt Vernon Bridge
The replacement of the Mt. Vernon Bridge, a 1,016-foot-long bridge spanning 20 train tracks, is a critical infrastructure project for the City. Built in 1934, the bridge was considered structurally deficient and functionally obsolete, with a sufficiency rating of less than 50 out of 100. The bridge was officially opened for use in August 2025. 40th Street Widening
40th Street is a 4-lane major arterial road. The project involves expanding the roadway from two lanes to four lanes between Johnson and Electric Avenue, as well as upgrading the traffic signal at Electric Avenue. This will complete the last of the segments that needs 4 lanes. Design work on this project is ongoing, and right-of-way acquisition is in progress. The right-of-way acquisition process, which is required before undergrounding the utilities, typically takes several months to years, depending on the complexity of the acquisitions. A future item will be brought back to council to have a consultant complete the work right of way work. Once the acquisitions are completed, Southern California Edison will proceed with undergrounding the overhead utility lines under Rule 20-A, and will cover a significant portion of the cost. The city will be responsible for the work required to complete the lateral connections to the houses and business.
Discussion
The projects listed in the proposed FY 2027/2028 through 2031/2032 CPNA for the City of San Bernardino have previously been identified in the City's Capital Improvement Plan and are included in the adopted Master Facilities Plan for the Regional Circulation System Impact Fee (Development Impact Fee).
The key difference between the CPNA and the Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan is that the projects listed in the CPNA are those select projects that qualify for and intend to use funding from the Measure I Valley Major Street Program, along with matching funds collected from new development through the City's Regional Circulation System Impact Fee. The Regional Circulation System Impact Fee was adopted in anticipation of this program, and to satisfy the requirement that the new development pay its fair share toward regional improvements funded by the Measure I Valley Major Street Program. Only projects that will use Valley Major Street Program funds are required to be included in the CPNA.
The following four projects are recommended for continued inclusion in the CPNA:
1. State Street, Phase 1, 16th Street to Base Line Street (SS04-009)
2. “H” Street Widening from 40th Street to Kendall Drive (SS04-152)
3. Mt. Vernon Bridge Replacement Project (SS04-012)
4. 40th Street Widening from Johnson Street to Electric Avenue (SS04-014) 3 4
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Eligible City of San Bernardino projects can have up to 67.6% of project costs paid by Measure I funds. Public works staff have ongoing coordination with SBCTA staff to determine reimbursement amounts for eligible projects. A table of estimated reimbursements for life-to-date project costs is provided below for 3 of the projects.
The reimbursement amounts below are planning estimates based on current project expenditures and assumed eligibility. Except where amounts are established by an executed cooperative agreement, final Measure I eligibility and reimbursement amounts are determined by SBCTA when the City submits supporting costs for reimbursement. These estimates are used by SBCTA to evaluate approximate program funding availability and should not be treated as guaranteed receivables.
Project
LTD Project
Costs
Total Estimated
Eligible for
Measure I
Total Measure I
Received
Estimated
Remaining
Measure I
State Street
(Phase 1) $8,442,109.67 $5,706,866.14 $1,089,029.81 $4,617,836.33 H Street
Widening $437,348.97 $230,420.47 $148,232.87 $82,187.60 40th Street
Widening $1,722,132.91 $1,142,642.33 $1,107,633.45 $35,008.88 The funding for Mt. Vernon Bridge is described in a Cooperative Agreement with SBCTA and the subsequent amendments. Total funding contributed from each funding source is provided below. These figures are from Amendment No. 3 to the Cooperative Agreement and are intended to show a breakdown of all funding sources. The latest estimated project cost is included in Exhibit A of the proposed resolution.
Funding Source Amount
Federal Highway Bridge Program $149,118,307
Federal Highway Infrastructure Program $23,495,394
Proposition 1B $3,452,670
BNSF $29,500,000
Measure I Valley Major Street Program $25,426,735
City of San Bernardino Development Impact Fees $14,686,779 Total Project Cost $245,679,885
To provide sufficient funding for the Mt. Vernon Bridge Project, the City previously approved the use of a five-year advance of Valley Major Street Program Funds. As a result, the project will remain on the CPNA until the project’s costs are paid, and the project is closed. The City may still move other projects listed on the CPNA forward.
The proposed Resolution does not add funding to the included projects. Funding for all projects has been approved in the previously adopted City Capital Improvement Plan.
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Strategic Goals and Priorities
The Measure I Five-year Capital Project Needs Analysis is consistent with Key Target No. 1f: Improved Operational & Financial Capacity - Create an asset management plan. This project will contribute to financial stability by creating an asset management plan that will aim to minimize risks and project costs and continue to monitor and evaluate project strategies.
Fiscal Impact
There is no General Fund impact associated with this action. Adoption of the CPNA does not increase or modify any project budget. Funding for the projects identified in the CPNA has previously been authorized through the City's adopted Capital Improvement Program and applicable project budgets. Project expenditures remain subject to the appropriations approved for the applicable fiscal year and funding source..
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-140 approving the Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis (FY 2027/2028 through FY 2031/32) for Measure I Expenditure.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution 2026-140
Attachment 2 Project Location Maps
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
July 21, 2021 Resolution 2021-179 adopted Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2022/23 – FY 2026/27
August 17, 2022 Resolution 2022-184 adopted Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2023/24 – FY 2027/28
December 6, 2023 Resolution 2023-187 adopted Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2024/25 – FY 2028/29
November 6, 2024 Resolution 2024-219 adopted Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2025/26 – FY 2029/30
October 1, 2025 Resolution 2025-373 adopted Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2026/27 – FY 2030/31
CC Eric Levitt, City Manager