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City of Poway
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
May 21, 2019
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Robert Manis, Director of Development Services
Robert Manis, Director of Development Services ff
(858) 668-4601 or bmanis@poway.org
APPROVED
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APPROVED AS AMENDED
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DENIED
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RESOLUTION NO.
SANDAG Proposed Modifications to the Expenditure Plan of the
TransNet Extension Ordinance
On April 26, 2019, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) staff presented to the
SANDAG Board of Directors a new vision for the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The new
vision identifies numerous new public transit projects but does not include 14 unconstructed
highway projects that were included in the expenditure plan when San Diego voters voted to
approve the 2004 TransNet Extension Ordinance.
Recommended Action:
This is an informational item. It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff.
Discussion:
In 1987, San Diego voters approved the 20 -year TransNet program, a half -cent sales tax to fund
a variety of transportation projects throughout San Diego County. The program became effective
in 1988 and was set to expire in 2008. It was one of the largest transportation improvement
programs in California. In November 2004, 67 percent of San Diego's voters approved a 40 -year
extension of the TransNet program. The 2004 TransNet Extension Ordinance identified specific
highway and public transit projects, along with programs to improve local roads, fund transit
operations, fund a congestion relief program, and to fund environmental mitigation.
SANDAG is responsible for leveraging TransNet funds with state and federal resources; designing
and engineering the projects identified in the 2004 TransNet Extension Ordinance; prioritizing and
appropriating funds; and overseeing construction and implementation of the projects. SANDAG's
RTP integrates the 2004 TransNet Extension Ordinance projects, among other projects, into one
regional plan.
According to the County of San Diego, to date, of the money generated from TransNet for major
highway corridors roughly six (6) percent has been appropriated to construct highway projects
and 66 percent has been appropriated to construct public transit projects. Of note is that roughly
96 percent of the population uses highways and only 3.5 percent of the population uses public
transportation. All but one of the public transit projects that were identified in the TransNet
Extension Ordinance have been frontloaded and have either been completed or are underway.
Alternatively, there are still 14 unfunded highway projects that were identified the 2004 TransNet
Extension Ordinance, including improvements to SR 67, SR 56, and SR 78.
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On April 26, 2019 SANDAG staff presented a new vision for the RTP. The new vision identifies
numerous new public transit projects without the inclusion of the majority of the unfunded and not
completed TransNet highway projects. In their presentation, SANDAG staff introduced their "5
Big Moves" that create a bold new vision for transportation. These 5 Big Moves are:
• Complete Corridors - Local streets accommodating all users
• Transit Leap — Complete network of high-capacity, high-speed transit services
• Mobility Hubs — Locations where a variety of travel options are connected
• Flexible Fleets — On -demand, shared vehicles that connect to transit (at mobility hubs)
• Next Operating System — integrated platform to make above strategies work together
It takes a 2/3 vote from SANDAG's Board of Directors to amend the TransNet Extension
Ordinance and reallocate TransNet funds to other projects. This reallocation of TransNet funding
will further delay needed highway improvements that were promised to San Diego County voters
with the passing of the TransNet Extension Ordinance.
Many jurisdictions in the County are considering contacting SANDAG to express their concerns
over the new vision for the RTP. The City of Poway could consider doing the same thing.
Provided as Attachment A is the letter from Dianne Jacob, Chairwoman of the San Diego County
Board of Supervisors, to SANDAG regarding this matter. The City Council could direct staff to
prepare a letter to SANDAG outlining similar concerns.
vironmental Review:
This item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Public Notification:
None.
Attachments:
A. May 6, 2019 letter from Chairwoman Jacob to SANDAG
Reviewed/Approved By: Reviewed By:
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Wen y Kaserman Alan Fenstermacher
Assistant City Manager City Attorney
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City Manager
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Ferttbrook Association of Governments (SANDAG) pursue new sources of funding for projects not listed in the
Float Springs Extension Ordinance.
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cuarav In November 2004, voters approved Proposition A, a 40 year -extension of a half -cent transportation
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raeronba sales tax, also known as TransNet. The Extension Ordinance specifically identified expansions of
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Johan other programs to relieve traffic congestion and improve safety. Regrettably, there are still 14
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Mount Hehr that have yet to be funded. Meanwhile, public transit projects have been frontloaded and most have
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Potrero TransNet dollars to date have been disproportionately appropriated to public transit.
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Roranrro On April 26, 2019, SANDAG staff unveiled a new vision for the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
StrrlCarlos that identifies numerous new public transit projects while removing the unfunded highway projects
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SaniaYsabel promised to voters in 2004. If adopted, this reallocation of TransNet funding will degrade the
Shelter little.% confidence of San Diego's voters and contribute to worsening traffic conditions throughout the region.
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Tecate The County of San Diego is not opposed to new projects outlined in the revised RTP, and agrees we
Tierra (let Sol need clean air and to reduce emissions, but if SANDAG wants to pursue this new vision then other
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Barona Additionally, the County would like to emphasize the importance of including highway and road
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Ce,smit projects in SANDAG, s new RTP. The success of San Diego's transportation system relies on more
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Ltr porta of reasons. Residents in rural communities do not have reliable access to public transit and they need
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Mesa Grande cars to get to jobs, schools and other communities. Also, a functioning road network is crucial to
Santa Y.sabel public safety. The fires that have occurred in our region are a testament to the need for improvements
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t11'eias to congested roads and highways. During the 2007 fire, we saw total gridlock occur when people
tried to get out of Ramona, which is likely to occur again, and is why improvements to roads and
highways like SR 67 are so important.
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For these reasons, we oppose modifications to the 2004 TransNet Extension Ordinance, including
any changes to highway projects and their funding, and request SANDAG pursue new funding
sources for projects not originally included in the Extension Ordinance. It is important that SANDAG
maintain the confidence of voters and deliver on promises to address critical road and highway
projects.
The County of San Diego believes the importance of a functioning road network cannot be
overstated and welcomes the opportunity to work together on this issue.
Since I ,
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DIANN JACOB
Chairwoman
Cc; San Diego Association of Governments Board of Directors
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