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A G END A REPORT
Agenda Item 11
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City Manager
Finance Director
MEETING DATE:
NOVEMBER 7, 2005
FROM:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
TO:
SUBJECT:
PROJECT FUNDING FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
SUBVENTION FUNDS (ASSEMBLY BILL 2766) PROGRAM
SUMMARY
Each year the City Council is requested to authorize the use of the City's Assembly Bill
(AB) 2766 funds to offset costs for state mandated vehicle emission programs
implemented by the City of Tustin. This year the City Council is being requested to
allocate the Fiscal Year (FY) 2005/2006 AB 2766 funds to the Red Hill Avenue/Olwyn
Drive and First Street/B Street Pedestrian Enhancement Projects and to offset the cost to
purchase a radar controlled driver feedback sign.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
1.
Authorize the use of City AB 2766 funds for the Red Hill Avenue/Olwyn Drive and
First Street/B Street Pedestrian Enhancement Projects;
2.
Authorize the use of City AB 2766 funds to uffæt the cost to purchase a radar
controlled driver feedback sign; and,
3.
Authorize the City Manager to approve additional AB 2766 expenditures, consistent
with Air Quality Management District guidance, throughout the 2005/2006 program
year as needed.
FISCAL IMPACT
AB 2766 turn-back funds are made available to local governments for use in offsetting
state mandated vehicle emissions reduction programs. Tustin will receive approximately
$80,000 for the 2005/2006 program year. The use of these funds reduces General Fund
responsibility to fund emission reduction programs.
City Council Report
Project Funding for AB 2766 Program
November 7,2005
Page 2
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On September 30, 1990, the State Legislature authorized the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) to impose an additional motor vehicle registration fee of
two dollars ($2) per vehicle to finance the implementation of transportation measures
embodied in the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) and provisions of the California
Clean Air Act. Commencing Fiscal Year 1991-1992, subvention disbursements were
made available to cities and agencies. Forty percent of the funds collected from the
Department of Motor Vehicle registration fees are returned to local governments for local
vehicle emission reduction programs.
AB 2766 turn-back funds must be used solely to reduce pollution from motor vehicles and
for related planning, monitoring, enforcement, and technical studies necessary for the
implementation of state and regional clean air goals.
PROGRAM AND BUDGET INFORMATION
In past years, the City of Tustin has used AB 2766 funds to offset the costs associated
with the following air emission reduction programs:
FY 1991-92 Project
Vehicle conversion to propane
FY 1992-93 Project
FY 1993-94 Projects
No programs funded
Commuter Rail Station
Partial funding of Air Quality Element of the
General Plan
Personnel costs for administration
FY 1994-95 Projects
Commuter Rail Station
Personnel costs for administration
Training/Save Our Air Rideshare (SOAR)
Program incentives
FY 1995-96 Projects
Commuter Rail Station
Personnel costs for administration
Training/SOAR Program incentives
FY 1996-97 Projects
Commuter Rail Station
SOAR Program Costs
SOAR Compensation Pay
Computer Software
FY 1997-98 Projects
Commuter Rail Station
SOAR Compensation Pay
City Council Report
Project Funding for AB 2766 Program
November 7, 2005
Page 3
FY 1998-99 Projects
Commuter Rail Station
SOAR Compensation Pay
FY 1999-00 Projects
Commuter Rail Station
Air Quality Technical Assistance
FY 2000-01 Projects
Commuter Rail Station
Air Quality Technical Assistance
FY 2001-02 Project
Commuter Rail Station
FY 2002-03 Project
Commuter Rail Station
FY 2003-04 Project
Commuter Rail Station
FY 2004-05 Projects
Pedestrian Enhancement Project (Red Hill)
Alternative Fuel Street Sweepers
Commuter Rail Station
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS
RED HILL AVENUE/OLWYN DRIVE PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT - This
project will enhance the existing crosswalk on Red Hill Avenue by placing pedestrian
activated flashing lights in the pavement adjacent to the crosswalk. Curb access ramps
will be modified to conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
This year staff recommends that $30,000 in AB 2766 Fiscal Year 2005-2006 turn-back
funds be allocated to the Red Hill Avenue/Olwyn Drive Pedestrian Enhancement Project.
FIRST STREET/B STREET PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT - If a lighted
crosswalk is installed, it will enhance the existing school crosswalk by placing
pedestrian activated flashing lights in the pavement adjacent to the crosswalk. If a
traffic signal is installed, it will stop traffic on First Street to allow pedestrians to cross.
Curb access ramps will be modified to conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). The requested funding will be added to the Safe Route to School funding
already allocated for this location.
Staff recommends that $40,000 in AB 2766 Fiscal Year 2005-2006 turn-back funds be
allocated to the First Street/B Street Pedestrian Enhancement Project.
RADAR CONTROLLED DRIVER FEEDBACK SIGNS - These signs use radar to detect
the speeds of oncoming vehicles. They are traffic management tools which provide
checks for drivers by indicating how fast they are traveling. Their most effective use is
within residential neighborhoods.
City Council Report
Project Funding for AB 2766 Program
November 7, 2005
Page 4
Staff recommends that $10,000 in AB 2766 Fiscal Year 2005-2006 turn-back funds be
allocated to offset the cost to purchase a radar controlled driver feedback sign.
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Scott Reekstin
Senior Planner
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Elizabeth A. Binsáck
Director of Community Development
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