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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-040 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2016/2017 THROUGH 2020/2021
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is accepting submittal requests for the 12th amendment to the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). SANDAG provided its member agencies with new financial projections for Fiscal Years 2018-19 through 2022-23. Staff recommends several administrative adjustments and updating estimated allocations for all future fiscal years to conform to these projections.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity 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 because the activity consists of governmental Regional Transportation Improvement Program/ TransNet funds activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required. Although environmental review is not required at this time, once the scope of potential individual projects has been defined, environmental review will be required for each project and the appropriate environmental determination will be made.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
The 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) includes a program of projects and expenditures for Fiscal Years 2016-17 through 2021-22. The City participates in the Local Street Improvement Program portion of the overall RTIP. On February 6, 2018, SANDAG provided the member agencies with an updated TransNet Revenue Forecast - Local Street Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2018-19 through 2022-23 (Attachment 1), which are conservative estimates for planning purposes.
The Fiscal Year 2017-18 TransNet fund allocation on this latest forecast remained constant from the previous projection provided on February 1, 2017 in the amount of $6,042,000. At this time, Administrative Transfers (Attachment 2) need to be approved with this current amendment.
The Fiscal Year 2018-19 projected revenue has been reduced by $220,000 (3.5%) from the previous estimate of $6,296,000 to $6,076,000. The estimated TransNet allocation for future Fiscal Years 2019-20 through 2022-23 has also been reduced (Attachment 3).
Staff will need to return to Council in fall 2018 for approval of Chula Vista’s portion of the 2018 RTIP. At that time, the allocation of costs for the upcoming three fiscal years will be revised. The allocations for Fiscal Year 2018-19 will more closely approximate the proposals for the Fiscal Year 2018-19 CIP.
Administrative Transfers
This action is intended to either reallocate leftover funds allocated to Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects that have been completed or to transfer money from one CIP project to another within the same SANDAG project number (MPO ID). These transfers will not affect the balance between Congestion Relief and Maintenance projects. These transfers are strictly administrative to address SANDAG’s project accounting. These funds have already been budgeted in the current Capital Improvement Program so no appropriation is required. Attachment 2 provides details of these transfers.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial 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 TransNet Local Street Improvement Program supports the Strong and Secure Neighborhoods strategy because it provides funding for the maintenance and rehabilitation of roadway infrastructure. Well maintained infrastructure is key to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for residents, businesses and visitors.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no current fiscal year impact, since this Council action pertains to revenue estimates for Fiscal Years 2016-17 through 2020-21.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There will not be any ongoing fiscal impact, since these amounts are only estimates, which will not affect the budget and will be amended in spring 2018.
ATTACHMENTS
1. TransNet Revenue Forecast - 02/06/2018
2. FY17 Administrative Transfers
3. Estimated TransNet Allocation (FY20-22)
Staff Contact: Patrick C. Moneda, Senior Civil Engineer