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CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 13 Section Name: CONSENT CALENDAR Account Number: 10-4661 File ID: 25-10404 TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Khojikian, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Public Works Department
MEETING DATE: October 06, 2025
SUBJECT:
19th Avenue/Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project – Grant Application RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution to approve the submittal of a grant application for $16,357,217 to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for the Highway Program Grant for the 19th Avenue/Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvement Project.
BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) released a Call for Projects for the Measure A Highway Program Grant on July 11, 2025. The funds through this grant program may be used for projects that provide connections to highways, called supplemental roadways, throughout the county. The City, in partnership with SMCTA, is seeking construction funding for the 19th Avenue/Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvement Project (Project).
The Project is a comprehensive effort to enhance safety, accessibility, and operational efficiency along this key east/west corridor for all roadway users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. The Project extends approximately 1.3 miles, from Pacific Boulevard to Mariners Island Boulevard.
This Project is the result of combining two previously separate initiatives: the Fashion Island Class IV Bikeway Project and the Norfolk Street and Fashion Island Boulevard Intersection Reconstruction Project. The bikeway component was originally identified as a priority improvement through the 19th Avenue/Fashion Island Boulevard Smart Corridor and Mobility Hub Study, which recommended enhanced bicycle infrastructure to improve multimodal connectivity.
Separately, the intersection reconstruction project was funded with the goal of addressing vehicular congestion and improving traffic flow at a key junction.
To maximize efficiency and deliver a more integrated solution, the two efforts have been consolidated into a single, corridor-wide project. The updated Project scope and name reflect this unified approach, which seeks to fulfill the original multimodal, safety, and congestion relief objectives in a cohesive and coordinated manner.
This multi-agency initiative is sponsored by the City with the SMCTA as the lead implementation agency and supported by the City as the Project sponsor.
The Project is in the initial design stage and includes the following key improvements:
Vehicle Congestion Relief
Protected Bikeway Facility
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Pedestrian Enhancements
Signal Modifications
Green Infrastructure
FUNDING AND SCHEDULE
The total estimated cost of the 19th Avenue/Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvement Project, including planning, design, environmental clearance, and construction, is around $28 million. Of this amount, the City has allocated approximately $500,000 to date, with the remaining funding anticipated to come from a combination of countywide and federal sources.
The construction phase is estimated at $25.85 million. Of this, $6.55 million has been secured, leaving a $19.3 million shortfall. Through this grant application, the City is requesting $16.4 million — the maximum amount allowable under SMCTA’s Highway Program, which can fund up to 75% of the total project cost. To help close the remaining gap, SMCTA may also consider contributing an additional $1.5 million in discretionary funding, potentially reducing the City's unfunded share to approximately $1.3 million.
Staff is evaluating opportunities to include funding in the FY 2026–27 budget to help meet the match requirement. These include potential Capital Improvement Program funds from Measures A, S, CC, and gas tax revenues. The City may also seek City/County Association of Governments approval to allocate future Measure M annual distributions to support the project.
The $6.5 million in secured construction funding includes $3.85 million in federal funds obtained by SMCTA. These funds satisfy the local match requirement typically covered by the City, significantly lowering the City's financial burden.
City staff continue to pursue all available funding opportunities to fully fund the Project. Preserving eligibility for the federal funding is essential; failure to meet associated deadlines could result in its loss, placing the Project at risk of delay or cancellation due to the significant funding gap.
To maintain funding eligibility and stay on schedule, the Project team is developing an accelerated delivery strategy. This may involve streamlining or adjusting standard processes, such as extended design reviews or phased bidding, to meet key deadlines. Staff are coordinating closely with funding and regulatory partners to ensure timely approvals and documentation.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The submittal of the grant application has no immediate financial impact. If awarded, the City will commit to providing matching local funds. The amount of these matching local funds is anticipated to be between $1.3 and $2.7 million, depending upon how much discretionary, non-Measure A grant funding SMCTA is able to contribute to the project. If the grant is awarded and funding is required of the City to supplement the SMCTA’s contribution to the matching local funds, staff will request funding through the 2026-31 Capital Improvement Program budget development process based on availability of funding from sources including Measures A, S, and CC, gas tax revenue, and, potentially, Measure M.
Without the submission of this grant application, the project is expected to face an estimated funding shortfall of approximately $19 million. If this gap remains unresolved, there is a risk of schedule impacts, which could potentially jeopardize up to $3.85 million in federal funding.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
Adoption of a Resolution approving the submittal of a grant application is not a project subject to CEQA, because it consists of a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).)
NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.
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ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 – Proposed Resolution
STAFF CONTACT
Bethany Lopez, Senior Engineer
[email protected]
(650) 522-7313