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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-068 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 CIP BUDGET BY ESTABLISHING A NEW CIP PROJECT "THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 3 (STL406)," APPROPRIATING $150,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE TRANSNET FUND TO STL406, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2014/2015 THROUGH 2018/2019 TO ADD FUNDING FOR CHV73 FOR INCLUSION IN THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND PROVIDING THE CERTIFICATION AND INDEMNITY STATEMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN TRANSNET FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) (Continued from March 17, 2015)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) notified all local agencies that requests for third amendments to the 2014 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) may be submitted beginning January 30, 2015. Signed resolutions supporting the request must be submitted to SANDAG by March 20, 2015. Staff recommends several adjustments to the TransNet allocations adopted as part of the 2014 RTIP in order to included proposed new projects in the City's Fiscal Year 2015-16 Capital Improvement Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity, consisting of approval to submit a funding request for various TransNet Projects to SANDAG, for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060 (c) (3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary at this time. Although environmental review is not necessary at this time, once the scope of the individual projects proposed to be funded have been more specifically defined, environmental review will be required for each project and the appropriate environmental determination will be made.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Background
On May 6, 2014, Council adopted the Chula Vista portion of the 2014 RTIP through adoption of Resolution 2014-066 (Attachment 1). SANDAG provided the member agencies with the most recent version of the financial projection for Fiscal Years 2014-15 through 2018-19. This projection was used to plan the City's TransNet allocation program for the next five years. The 2014 RTIP was approved by the SANDAG Board of Directors on September 26, 2014.
Council subsequently approved an amendment to the 2014 RTIP through adoption of Resolution No. 2014-222 on November 18, 2014 (Attachment 2). The first amendment to the 2014 RTIP was approved by the SANDAG Transportation Committee on January 16, 2015.
The proposed revision to the City's TransNet allocations is provided in the attached spreadsheet (Attachment 3). The amounts allocated for Fiscal Year 2014-15 reflect the original 2014 RTIP, the changes made in the first amendment, as well as changes proposed in this amendment. For Fiscal Years 2015-16 through 2018-19, the estimated annual allocation reflects the TransNet revenue forecasts calculated as of January 30, 2015.
Changes to Fiscal Years 2014-15 and 2015-16
This item originally included three resolutions regarding the RTIP Amendment that were proposed for adoption on March 3, 2015. A public hearing was conducted on that date and two of the resolutions were adopted by Council. Because the Third Avenue Phase 3 project required a 4/5ths vote, it needed to be continued to the meeting of March 17, 2015. Since a 4/5ths vote could not be obtained on March 17, this item has been continued to April 14, 2015.
This project was originally established to cover the matching funds needed for Phase 2 of the project. Additional funds ($150,000 in Fiscal Year 2014-15 and $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2015-16) are needed to begin design of Phase 3 of this project, which is generally located between E Street and F Street.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and found that property-related conflicts of interest exist, in that Mayor Mary Casillas Salas has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the properties which are the subject of this action and that project is related to new construction that may have a reasonably foreseeable financial effect on such property holding.
Staff is not independently aware, nor has staff been informed by any City Councilmember, 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 TransNet Local Street Improvement Program supports the Strong and Secure Neighborhood strategy in the City's Strategic Plan. It provides funding for the maintenance and rehabilitation of public infrastructure, which is a key City function in providing a safe and efficient transportation system for residents, businesses and visitors.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in the establishment of a new CIP, STL406, and the appropriation of $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2014-15 to STL-406. There are sufficient TransNet funds available for this appropriation.
Changes that result in a fund allocation for Fiscal Year 2015-16 will be approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Capital Improvement Program. There are sufficient funds available in current and projected TransNet allocations for the allocation in Fiscal Year 2015-16.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Upon completion of the project, the improvements will require only routine City maintenance. Since the improvements are anticipated to increase the life of the street included, there should be a positive long term fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 2014-066
2. Resolution No. 2014-222
3. TransNet Allocation FY 2016-2019
Staff contact: Elizabeth Chopp, Senior Civil Engineer