HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-011 N.C.S. 01/25/2010Resolution No. 2010-011 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS OF THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE
LOCAL, STREETS AND ROADS NEEDS ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS, cities and counties own and operate over 81 % of the roads in California,
where every trip begins and ends, and the local system is critical for safety and mobility of the
traveling public, farm to market needs, multimodal needs, and commerce; and,
WHEREAS, the local street and road system provides two -fold opportunity for
economic recovery during the worst fiscal crisis in California in decades. The maintenance and
preservation of the local transportation network provides both public and private sector jobs and
thus supports economic recovery in every corner of the State. Furthermore, well maintained
infrastructure is critical for economic development, by attracting businesses and providing for
the safe and efficient movement of both people and goods; and,
WHEREAS, while federal and state governments regularly assess their transportation
system needs, no such data existed for the local component of the State's transportation network;
and,
WHEREAS, the California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment
provides critical analysis and information on the local transportation network's condition and
funding needs; and,
WHEREAS, the study surveyed all of California's 58 counties and 478 cities in 2007-08,
resulting in data that represents 93% of local street and road miles in the State; and,
WHEREAS, the results show that California's local streets and roads are on a path of
significant decline. On a scale of zero (failed) to 100 (excellent), the statewide average pavement
condition index (PCI) is 68, placing it in the "at risk" category; and,
WHEREAS, if current funding remains the same, the statewide condition is projected to
deteriorate to a PCI of 58 in 10 years, and further to 48 ("poor" category) by 2033; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has a PCI of 5.5; and,
WHEREAS, ongoing road maintenance is a significant public safety concern. Fatality
rates on county roads already exceed those of the State's freeway system. Maintaining the paved
road network (pothole filling, sealing, overlays, etc.), traffic signals, signs, and street lights has a
direct correlation to improving public safety, thus reducing traffic accidents, injuries and deaths;
and,
WHEREAS, to spend the taxpayer's money cost-effectively, preserving and maintaining
the local system in good condition, or at a level of best management practices, is less costly in
the long term; and,
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WHEREAS, in order to bring the local system back into a cost-effective condition,
thereby preserving the public's $271 billion pavement investment and preventing further costly
deterioration, at least $7 billion annually in new money, going directly to cities and counties over
a period of ten years, is needed; and,
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the City of Petaluma has a significant funding shortfall.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF PETALUMA
supports the findings and recommendations of the California Statewide Local Streets and Roads
Needs Assessment.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ro i d as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 25`h day of.lanuary, ry
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2010, by the following vote:
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AYES: Barrett, Vice Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None DD
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ATTEST: � -
City Clerk
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