STAFF REPORT
DATE:
May 27, 2015
TO:
Planning Commission
FROM:
Bob Blyth, Accounting and Fiscal Analyst
SUBJECT:
FY 15/16 CIP Finding of General Plan Consistency
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission find that the list of new capital improvement
projects included in the FY 15/16 budget are consistent with City of Davis’ General Plan.
Background
State law, as outlined in Government Code 65403, requires that planning agencies review a city’s
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) solely for determination of consistency with the current General
Plan. The issue is simply: do the CIP projects have some basis in the General Plan and are they
consistent with the policies outlined therein. The City of Davis generally brings this forward in
conjunction with the adoption of the City’s annual budget by the City Council. Under the
Government Code, the Council considers the Planning Commission finding and makes final
determination of consistency when they adopt the budget.
On June 25, 2014, the Planning Commission reviewed the 2014-15 Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) for consistency with the General Plan and any applicable specific plans. The Commission
passed a motion finding that the list of CIP projects in the 2014-15 budget are consistent with the
City’s General Plan, provided that the reference to the Transportation Element, including 12
transportation projects listed, are removed. Commissioner comments included: The
Transportation Element is missing consideration of predictable increase in vehicular traffic from
projects already approved; Reducing the size of vehicular travel lanes (such as in the Fifth Street
improvements project) would create congestion on major corridors throughout the City; and the
Commission needs to see data regarding impacts.
At the meeting, staff was not prepared to fully review the provisions in the State Government
Code related to the Planning Commission’s CIP findings. The purpose of the CIP review is to
find consistency with the General Plan or any applicable specific plans. The purpose is not to
review the merits of the General Plan, the adequacy of environmental documents, or data
supporting the plan or environmental documents.
The FY 15/16 CIP contains 35 projects in five categories: Facilities, Parks, Wastewater,
Transportation, and Water. Of the projects, 29 were previously approved and are carry-overs
from last year. Six of the projects are new and require a determination of General Plan
consistency. The total budget equals $165,448,474 of which approximately 83.2% comes from
three major items: the Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities Improvement project, the Davis
Woodland Water Supply project and the Local Surface Water Pipelines project.
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Staff notes the relevant General Plan goals and the policies for the 6 new projects in the
descriptions below.
1. Facilities
There is one new Facilities project in FY2015/16, City Hall Emergency Generators.
There are two generators at City Hall, one that serves Information Services (IS) and a second that
serves the rest of City Hall. The IS generator needs replacing and perhaps upsizing. There is an
option to combine the two generators into one and this project is a study of available options to
see if it is better in the long term to replace both or combine into a single unit. Relocation of one
or both will also be investigated to ensure that they are properly configured for maximum
efficiency. The emergency backup generators help to facilitate General Plan goal HAZ 3 to
provide for the safety and protection of citizens from natural and environmental hazards as it
would provide a stable power supply for an emergency care and shelter facility at City Hall
2. Sewer (Wastewater)
There is one new Wastewater project, Sewage Lift Stations Rehabilitation.
Sewage lift stations are positioned around the City and help to safely move wastewater away
from the City and to the wastewater treatment plant. The City hired an outside firm,
Hydroscience, to prepare a City-wide assessment of all the sanitary and storm lift stations and
generated a report of their condition and recommendations for future projects. There are three
sewer lift stations that are in need for rehabilitation in FY2015/16: lift stations #4, #1 and #3.
The three lift stations were constructed in the mid-sixties to mid-seventies and are beyond their
useful lives. A failure at one or more of these stations could result in sewage backup and
spillage which could affect ground water. This project will prevent this type of leakage and
therefore satisfies policy Water 2.2 to manage groundwater resources to preserve quantity and
quality.
3. Transportation
There are two new transportation projects included in the FY 2015/16 budget, Covell/L Street
Intersection Improvements and Fifth Street Reconstruction around Maintenance Holes.
Covell/L Street Intersection Improvements will improve the intersection per the East Covell
Corridor Plan (ECCP) and direction given by the City Council in October of 2014 to proceed
with implementation of this intersection design as a component of the ECCP. This action is also
consistent with the entitlements approved in November 2013 for the Cannery project.
Improvements include a new geometry and striping to conform to a bicycle friendly “Dutch
junction”, new signalization and ADA ramps. This is in line with MOB 1.6 by redesigning the
existing intersection to maximize pedestrian and bike convenience and safety relative to
automobile needs.
The Fifth Street Reconstruction around Maintenance Holes is currently a study only for FY
2015/16. The street, curb, gutter, and sidewalk near and around several maintenance holes along
Fifth Street, from Pena to Alhambra have sunken while the maintenance holes have not. This
results in a very uneven condition for all modes of transportation, especially vehicles. This
project would repair the sections around the maintenance holes, bringing the finish elevations up
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to conform to the maintenance holes. The actual repair treatment won't be known until the study
is complete. Currently this roadway is very uneven and once the study is completed the repair
work will help to provide and maintain a roadway network that meets the needs of vehicular
traffic in Davis (Policy MOB 1.1 to provide such a network).
4. Water
There are two new Water projects in the upcoming budget, Well 11 Conversion to Irrigation
Well and Water Well Standby Generator.
The Well 11 Conversion to Irrigation Well project will convert the existing drinking water well
in the SE corner of Community Park to an irrigation well. Work will include replacing the pump
with a smaller one, replumbing the above ground piping, removing the chlorine facility, and
reprograming the SCADA system. This project will provide a well separate from the current City
potable water system and provide an independent source of water for irrigation. It will eliminate
any need to draw water from the City’s new surface water infrastructure which will help to
ensure sufficient supply of high quality water to the Davis Planning Area (Water Goal 2) and
will assist in managing the groundwater resources of the City (Water 2.2).
The Water Well Standby Generator project is a study only in FY 2015/16. The standby
generator is used in an emergency situation when electricity is lost at a well. The generator
allows for continuing operation of important functions. This project will help to provide for the
safety and protection of citizens from natural hazards (HAZ 3) by improving options for the
continuing availability of potable water in an emergency. The option of a fixed generator or one
that is mobile and can be moved to different water wells will be determined during the study
phase.
Attachments
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FY 15/16 CIP Project sheets
o 8277 – City Hall Emergency Generators
o 8275 – Sewage Lift Station Rehabilitation
o 8270 – Covell/L Street Intersection Improvements
o 8272 – Fifth Street Reconstruction around Maintenance Holes
o 8273 – Well 11 Conversion to Irrigation Well
o 8278 – Water Well Standby Power Generator
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8277 – City Hall Emergency Generators
City of Davis
Capital Improvement Project Planning Sheet
Project Name:
City Hall Emergency Generators
Project Proponent:
Project Number:
Facilities
8277
Project Category:
CIP Admin.
Facilities
Parks/OS
Project Manager:
Last Revision Date:
XXX
Transportation
Fleet/Equip
I/S
Terry Jue
Jan-15
Stormwater
Wastewater
Water
Description:
The two generators at City Hall serve IS and the rest of City Hall. The IS one needs replacing and perhaps upsizing. There is another option to
combine the two into one. Relocation of one or both will also be investigated. The first step is for a Consultant to review all the options in a
feasibility study. After the City decides which option to choose, a design can take place taking into consideration the historic nature of the
bulidling.
Location: 23 Russell Boulevard
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8275 – Sewage Lift Stations Rehabilitation
City of Davis
Capital Improvement Project Planning Sheet
Project Name:
Sewage Lift Stations Rehabilitation
Project Proponent:
Project Number:
Wastewater
8275
Project Category:
CIP Admin.
Facilities
Parks/OS
Project Manager:
Last Revision Date:
Transportation
Fleet/Equip
I/S
Terry Jue
Jan-15
Stormwater
Wastewater
Water
XXX
Description:
Hydroscience prepared a City-wide assessment of all the sanitary and storm lift stations and generated a report of their condition and
recommendations for future projects. There are three sewer lift stations that are in need for rehabilitation, listed in the order of priority: lift stations
#4, #1 and #3.
Sewer Lift Station #4 was constructed in the mid-seventies and has outlasted it's life cycle. Most components need replacing. Additionally, it is
located in the median at Fifth Street, between L Street and Pole Line. The report recommends installing a new lift station entirely within the
Corporate Yard at 1717 Fifth Street.
Sewer Lift Station #1 was also constructed in the mid-seventies and the site is very small. The report recommends a study to locate a
replacement site and construct a new lift station.
Sewer Lift Station #3 was constructed in the mid-sixties. The report recommends replacing the lift station in the current location.
The three lift stations will be studied and designed concurrently and the construction will be spaced out over three years.
Location:
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8272 – Fifth Street Reconstruction around Maintenance Holes
City of Davis
Capital Improvement Project Planning Sheet
Project Name:
Covell / L Street Intersection Improvements
Project Proponent:
Project Number:
Transportation
8270
Project Category:
CIP Admin.
Facilities
Parks/OS
Project Manager:
Last Revision Date:
Transportation
Fleet/Equip
I/S
Jennifer Border
Jan-15
XXX
Stormwater
Wastewater
Water
Description
Improve the intersection of Covell and L Street per the East Covell Corridor Plan (ECCP). Improvements include a new geometry and striping to
confirm to a Dutch junction, new signalization and ADA ramps. The Cannery Developer is responsible for the cost of the new signals.
Location: Covell Boulevard and L Street intersection
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8272 – Fifth Street Reconstruction around Maintenance Holes
City of Davis
Capital Improvement Project Planning Sheet
Project Name:
Fifth Street Reconstruction around Maintenance Holes
Project Proponent:
Project Number:
Transportation
8272
Project Category:
CIP Admin.
Facilities
Parks/OS
Project Manager:
Last Revision Date:
Transportation
Fleet/Equip
I/S
Jennifer Border
Jan-15
XXX
Stormwater
Wastewater
Water
Description
The street, curb, gutter, and sidewalk near and around several maintenance holes along Fifth Street, from Pena to Alhambra have sunken while
the maintenance holes have not. This results in a very uneven condition for all modes of transportation, especially vehicles. This CIP would repair
the sections around the maintenance holes, bringing the finish elevations up to conform with the maintenance holes. The actual repair treatment
won't be known until the study is complete.
Location: Fifth Street, from Pena to Alhambra
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8273 – Well 11 Conversion to Irrigation Well
City of Davis
Capital Improvement Project Planning Sheet
Project Name:
Well 11 Conversion to Irrigation Well
Project Proponent:
Project Number:
Water
8273
Project Category:
CIP Admin.
Facilities
Parks/OS
Project Manager:
Last Revision Date:
Transportation
Fleet/Equip
I/S
Terry Jue
Jan-15
Stormwater
Wastewater
Water
XXX
Description:
Well 11, located in the SE corner of Community Park, will be converted to become an irrigation well for Community Park. Work will include
replacing the pump with a smaller one, replumbing the above ground piping, removing the chlorine facility, reprograming the SCADA system and
MCP.
Location: SE corner of Community Park
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8278 – Water Well Standby Power Generator
City of Davis
Capital Improvement Project Planning Sheet
Project Name:
Water Well Standby Power Generator
Project Proponent:
Project Number:
Water Div.
8278
Project Category:
CIP Admin.
Facilities
Parks/OS
Project Manager:
Last Revision Date:
Transportation
Fleet/Equip
I/S
Terry Jue
Feb-15
Stormwater
Wastewater
Water
XXX
Description
The scope of this project is to design and install a standby power generator. The option for a fixed generator or one that is mobile and can be
moved to different water wells will be determined during the study phase.
Location: If the study points to a fixed generator, the location will be determined then. If the study points to a mobile generator, it can be moved to different
wells.
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