21A - EXTEND WARNER PROG FUNDING

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 19, 2019 TITLE: REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION OF MEASURE M2 COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM FOR WARNER AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1 (PROJECT NO. 146802) (NON -GENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO 6, 1G} CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on ll 1 Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2n1 Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a one-time, two-year time extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program construction funds for the Warner Avenue Improvements from Main Street to Oak Street project. DISCUSSION Warner Avenue is a regionally significant arterial roadway providing east -west travel through the City (Exhibit 1). The existing conditions between Main Street and Oak Street have several unsafe features, including uncontrolled left turns, insufficient access to standards pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and no bike lanes. Substantial congestion occurs during peak periods. It is expected that the level of service will worsen as traffic volumes increase due to the Tustin Legacy development currently under construction in the city of Tustin, along with other factors. The Warner Avenue project improvements from Main Street to Oak Street include adding sidewalks and bike lanes, undergrounding utilities, widening the roadway from the existing four lanes to six lanes. In addition to the on -street, dedicated Class II bike lanes and ADA -compliant sidewalks, the proposal includes a raised landscape median and a landscaped parkway buffer, both with drought -tolerant plants. On November 21, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution 2017-068 (Exhibit 2) authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works to submit an application for the remainder of the required construction funding, in the amount of $4,629,750. Subsequently, the Warner Avenue project was awarded grant funding in the amount mentioned above from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (CTFP) for Fiscal Year 2018-19. However, the Warner Avenue project involves acquisition of 24 properties and relocation of 31 residences that must be completed before construction can begin. The Public Works Agency has made a diligent effort to negotiate and complete these acquisitions to meet the required funding timeline. To date, the City has completed the acquisition of 20 of 24 parcels and relocation of 18 of 31 residences. Staff has continued to negotiate in good faith; however, an impasse has been 21A-1