HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-079 N.C.S. 05/07/2007 Resolution No. 2007-07y N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING iVIAYOR
TO SIGN LETTER REQUESTING STATE ASSISTANCE
FOR FUNDING OF LOCAL PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
WHEREAS, in November 2006, voters overwhelmingly passed bond packages that will
provide monies for transportation, public works projects, housing, education, and flood control;
and,
WHEREAS, $43 billion is targeted for California pudic works projects; and,
WHEREAS, more than. 50 bond-related bills have been introduced to the California
legislature by communities and their officeholders in an effort to obtain money for specific
projects or key problems in their districts; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is requesting the as~IStance of State Senator Carole
Nligden in obtaining needed funding for city projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the h?Iayor is authorized to sign a letter
requesting such assistance on behalf of the City of Petaluma.
ilnder die power and authority conferred upon this Council bythe Charter of'said City.
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REFERENCE: ? hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was inh~oduced and adopted by the P i~ o d as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting onthe 7`h lay of May, 2007, ~f ~t:
by the following vote: -
City At rney
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, ~'~ce `Viayor Nau, Rabbits, 1V~ayor Torliatt
NOES: None
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ABSENT: Harris, O'Brien
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ABSTAIN: None
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May 7, 2007
The Honorable Carole Migden
State Senator, 3~d Senate District
3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 425
San Rafael, CA 94903
RE: Funding for Local Projects
Dear Senator Migden:
Attached please find a list of public works type projects from the City of Petaluma that could be
eligible for funding from the $43 billion bond packages approved by voters last November.
According to published reports and a review of legislation being introduced, Senators and
Assemblymembers are submitting bills for a portion of these funds to be used. in their districts and
we respectfully request your assistance in helping us obtain sorely needed funding for our City.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Pamela Torliatt
Mayor of Petaluma
Enclosure
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City ®f 1'etaiun~a, California 0 4 2007
M[ern®randun~
Department of Public. Works, P. D. Box 61, Petaluma, CA 94953
(707) 778-4474 Fax (707) 776-3602 E-mail:- publicworks@cipetaluma.ca.us
DATE: May 3, 2007
TO: Michael Bierman, City Manager
FROM: Vince Marengo, Director, Public Work.
SUBJECT: State Senator Midgen City Projects List
Following is a list of projects for Senator Midgen's consideration:
1. Old Redwood gI~vv Interchange
o This project upgrades the Old Redwood Highway 101 interchange to meet current
standards and.future traffic requirements. The proposed interchange includes ramp
widening and reconfiguration, traffic operations system improvements, over-crossing
structure widening to four lanes plus bicycle lanes; and enhanced signalization
improvements at the intersections. It is anticipated that this project will be constructed
concurrently with the Central B portion of the proposed future widening on US 101,, and
will provide both safety and congestion relief enhancements. It has $1 OM Measure NI
funds allocation with the City/local funds paying for the remaining l OM costs.
Estimated total project cost: $21.666M
2. Rainier Cross-Town Connector/Interchan~e
o .This project provides a new interchange on US 101 that connects the west side of
Petaluma to the east side. In conjunction with new road improvements; it will provide an
additional roadway connection between North McDowell Blvd. and Petaluma Blvd.
North. This project will be designed to accommodate the proposed widening on US 101.
It will add auxiliary lanes in both directions between the new Rainier interchange and the
East Washington Street interchange, as well as provide congestion relief for traffic that is
currently using the interchange at East Washington Street. Estimated total project cost:
$40.817M
3. P__ avement Ci ide
o The City of Petaluma's aged street system is deteriorating at a faster rate than funding can
.accommodate. It is estimated that the City would need approximately $60M above
anticipated funding for the pavement system to reach a "maintenance level".
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Memo to Michael Bierman re State Senator Midgen's City Projects List
May 3, 2007
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4. Downtown Improvements Phases 2 and 3
o Phase 1 of this project revitalized Downtown Petaluma by providing the much needed
pavement rehabilitation, street furnishings, historic street lights, tree wells, landscaping,
sidewalk repairs and curb ramps. The City wishes to extend this well-received project
through the remainder of the Downtown area. Estimated cost: $IOM.
5. Docks at The Turning Dasin
o The docks, in an extreme state of disrepair, should have been replaced long, ago. They
.are under a great deal of stress when, during low tide, sediment under the docks causes
them to tilt at a 45 degree angle.- Budget: $ l .SM.
6. Caulfield Extension
o This project constructs a roadway across the River, from Lakeville Street to Petaluma
Boulevard South, by way of a new drawbridge. This will provide a southern cross-town
connector and access to future development.. An undercrossing has been investigated as
an alternate, but appears to be too expensive. The plan line will proceed after property
owners assess the impact to their potential development opportunities. Total budget
through design: $2.036M. Construction cost of $60M based upon a 100 ft. bridge
opening.
7. D-Street Undergrounding and Widenin~-
o This project to remove overhead utility lines and widen D-Street to improve traffic flow
will lead to development and further improvement in this underutilized area of central
Petaluma. Estimated cost: $IOM.
8. HVAC Improvements
o The City has several buildings with 20+ years of use on their existing HVAC systems.
All of the following buildings are in need of new units: Community Center, Police
Deparhnent, City Hall, Teen Center (whose A/C, intended for an auto/mechanical shop,
should be replaced with a new package unit). Budget: $2M.
9. Traffic Provision for Video Surveillance/Traffic Monitoring/Incident Management
o This item includes the provision for video surveillance/traffic monitoring/incident
management on our City's arterial street network. This project is thought to be a first.
step in developing an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) in the future. Monitoring
of our network's busiest streets will allow for timely and appropriate response to traffic
congestion and incidents, including emergency signal timing changes and emergency
response. Regular review of.traffic conditions, with respect to-coordinated signal timing,
make ,for increased efficiency and reduced green house gas emissions. Estimated cost is
$300,000.
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