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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-237 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A CALRECYCLE RUBBERIZED PAVEMENT GRANT OF $350,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 AND AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE GRANT FUNDS AND IMPLEMENT THE APPROVED GRANT PROJECT FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Staff proposes to submit a grant application for $350,000 for the Rubberized Pavement Grant Program 7TH Cycle (TRP7) FY 2016-17 administered by Department of Resources Recycling Recovery (CalRecycle). The purpose of the grant is to promote markets for Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) products with crumb rubber derived from California-generated waste tires. These funds will be used to supplement the funding appropriated under Major Pavement Rehabilitation FY2016/17 (STM390). CalRecycle grant application procedure requires an applicant’s governing body to declare by resolution certain authorizations related to the administration of CalRecycle grants. This resolution will satisfy the grant application requirement.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
CalRecycle administers various grant programs to promote the State of California (State) efforts to reduce, recycle and reuse solid waste generated in the State, thereby preserving landfill capacity and protecting public health and safety and the environment.
The CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant Program promotes markets for Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) products with crumb rubber derived from California-generated waste tires. The program is designed to encourage first-time or limited users of rubberized pavement.
The City is only allowed to apply for the Rubberized Chip Seal category of the grant five times. Since the City has only received two previous chip seal grants, as shown below, the City is eligible to receive this grant.
The Fiscal 2016-17 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes the Major Pavement Rehabilitation project (STM390) for existing City streets. The priority list of locations was developed based on the recommendations of the City’s Pavement Management System (PMS). If the grant is approved, it will increase the project funding and allow the City to include additional City street locations for treatment.
Staff will submit the proposed list and map of locations (Attachment 1) for grant consideration under the Rubberized Chip Seal program. The City may amend this list at a later date due to field evaluations and final cost estimates during design. The grant award for this material is reimbursable at $1.00 per square yard of rubberized chip seal proposed. The grant award requires that the project construction of the RAC portion of any project must be completed by April 1, 2019.
The STM390 project scope qualifies under the grant requirements and consists of the removal and replacement of failed asphalt concrete pavement (dig-outs) and resurfacing of street pavement using the Asphalt Rubber Aggregate Membrane (ARAM) seal on various streets in the City.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and has found that Councilmembers Pamela Bensoussan and John McCann have property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. However, the decision solely concerns repairs, replacement or maintenance of existing streets, water, sewer, storm drainage or similar facilities. Consequently, pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 2, sections 18700 and 18702.2(c)(1), this item does not present a real property-related conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. The project supports the Strong and Secure Neighborhoods Strategic Goal as the rehabilitation of existing pavements is necessary in order to extend the roadway life in a cost-effective manner, maintain safe roadway travel conditions and avoid further deterioration of pavement and base material.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact to the General Fund. The grant funds will increase the CIP project STM390 authorized funding of $3.8 million from TransNet by a maximum amount of $350,000 and thereby allowing the City to rehabilitate additional street locations.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
If funds are awarded, the improvements, upon the completion of the project, will require only routine City maintenance.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Project Location Lists and Map
2. Exhibit B: Procedures and Requirements Rubberized Pavement Grant Program 7th Cycle- Fiscal Year 2016-17
Staff Contact: Mari Malong, Associate Engineer, Public Works-Engineering