Council reviewed the proposed Seven-Year CIP at the budget workshop held on June 2, 2020. Staff provided an overview of the CIP, project highlights, various funding sources available for each project and proposed improvements for FY 2020-21. This program includes budgeted carry-over projects and a number of new projects. Adoption of the CIP will appropriate funding for FY 2020-21.
The Public Hearing allows the community an opportunity to provide input on the proposed Seven-Year CIP and for Council to consider adoption of the FY 2020-21 CIP budget.
The Seven-Year CIP has historically been divided into six categories, namely: Street Improvements, Traffic Safety Enhancements, Water Improvements, Storm Drain Improvements, Sewer Improvements and Facility Improvements. For FY 2020-2021, staff removed the Storm Drain Improvements category due to lack of new projects and added a seventh category called Golf Course Improvements. There are 32 projects/programs in the proposed FY 2020-21 funded portion of the CIP. A detail sheet has been prepared for each proposed project containing a description of the project, amount of funding required and source of funds. The following are highlights of the FY 2020-21 CIP:
Street Improvements
This CIP category continues the emphasis on street pavement rehabilitation in accordance with the City’s Pavement Management Plan (PMP). The PMP is updated every two (2) years for arterial roads and every six (6) years for local roads as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). The current approved PMP is dated July, 2019, which established the status of the roadway Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for all City streets (local and arterial) as of April 2019. The results of the 2019 PMP and pavement rehabilitating priorities are reflected in the FY 2020-2021 CIP. Work continues on the design or construction of several large street/roadway improvement projects that are being carried forward from the current fiscal year. Some of these are SR-57 / Lambert Interchange (CIP 7251), Puente Street Rehabilitation (CIP 7311), and Country Hills Subdivision Pavement Rehabilitation (CIP 7322).
Requested appropriations for FY 20-21 include funding for our annual Citywide Slurry Seal Program (CIP 7312) and Citywide Sidewalk Replacement (CIP 7313) projects, construction funding for Country Lane Pavement Rehabilitation (CIP 7323) and funding for new projects such as ADA Ramp Compliance Upgrades (CIP 7325) and Brea Boulevard Pavement Improvements (CIP 7299).
Traffic Safety
Work continues on the implementation of several sign replacement projects, signal synchronization projects and monitoring of signal synchronization projects that are being carried forward from FY 19-20. In conjunction with Street Improvement projects, Traffic Safety Enhancements improve the driving experience in Brea by easing congestion and improving traffic flow.
Water Projects
A major focus of the CIP is the proposed improvements to Water infrastructure. From the total of approximately $54 million in combined Continuing appropriations and Proposed FY 2020-21 funding, water improvements will account for about 52% of CIP funding. While these efforts cannot eliminate complications caused by unplanned water line breaks, the strategic use of water funds for planned capital improvements reduces the number of more costly urgent projects that result from breaks in our water asset components.
Work continues on the design or construction of several large water improvement projects that are being carried forward from FY 19-20, such as Gemini Ave/Steele Drive Water Main Improvements (CIP 7453), Walnut–Orange–Juniper Water Main Replacement (CIP 7454), North Hills (West & East) and Northwood Water Main Replacements (CIP 7431, 7459 & 7460), Eagle Hills Tract Water Main Replacement (CIP 7467) and Booster Pump Station Improvements (CIP 7470, 7471 & 7475). Requested appropriations for FY 2020-21 primarily provide additional funding for the Construction Phase of continuing (carryover) projects.
Sewer Projects
Requested appropriations for FY 2020-21 include funding for completion of the South Brea Sewer Repairs (CIP 7626), funding for the annual Sewer Mainline Relining (CIP 7617) and funding for a new project called Northwood Avenue Sewer Replacement (CIP 7628).
Facility Improvements
Work continues on the design or construction of several significant projects that are being carried forward from FY 19-20, such as Skate Park Upgrade (CIP 7914), Fire Station No. 1 Seismic upgrades (CIP 7923), Civic Center Space Plan and Security Improvements (CIP 7954 & 7955), and several park improvement projects. Requested appropriations for FY 2020-21 include funding for new projects such as New Switch Gear Boxes at Arovista and Country Hills Parks (CIP 7960), Parking Lot rehabilitation at Brea Community Center (CIP 7961) and Fencing and Security Cameras at the City Service Center (CIPs 7966 & 7967).
Golf Course Improvements (New)
With the recent transfer of ownership of the Birch Hills Golf Course to the City of Brea and changes to the management company at Brea Creek Golf Course, staff decided to add this new CIP category to capture planned CIP golf course projects moving forward.
Annual CIP Programs
On-going annual programs, including Slurry Seal (CIP 7312), Sidewalk Replacement (CIP 7313), Sewer Mainline Repair (CIP 7617), Miscellaneous Water System Improvements (CIP 7442), and Traffic Calming Enhancements (CIP 7219) will continue as funding allows.
In conclusion, with continued prudent fiscal management and project coordination, Brea’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 CIP will support a variety of projects to sustain our infrastructure quality, as well as continuing the goals of enhancing the quality of life in the community, ensuring a safe environment, and promoting transportation improvements in the City. |