BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS
AB
1500 (Atkins)
As Amended August 1, 2016
Majority vote
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Original Committee Reference: HOUSING
SUMMARY: Authorizes portions of State Route (SR) 75 to be
relinquished in San Diego County, under certain terms and
conditions.
The Senate amendments replace the entire contents of the bill
and replace them with provisions that facilitate the
relinquishment of portions of SR 75. Specifically, the
amendments:
1)Authorize the California Transportation Commission (CTC), upon
a determination that it is the best interest of the state to
do so and upon an agreement between the California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans) and the City of Imperial Beach
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and between Caltrans and the City of San Diego, to relinquish
that portion of SR 75 that lies within the applicable city
limits.
2)Provide that the relinquishments will become effective on the
date following the county recordation of the relinquishment
resolutions containing CTC's approval of the specified terms
and conditions.
3)Specify that, following the effective date of relinquishment,
the relinquished segments will no longer be state highways and
may not be considered for future adoption as state highways.
4)Require the cities that adopt a segment of SR 75 to ensure
continuity of traffic flow, including traffic signal
progression, on the relinquished segment. Also requires these
cities to install and maintain signs directing motorists to
the continuation of SR 75 to the extent that Caltrans
determines such signage is necessary.
FISCAL EFFECT: This bill is nearly identical to AB 2075
(Atkins) of the current legislative session, which was
previously held in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. (AB
2075 included the City of Coronado to which portions of SR 75
could be relinquished and this bill does not include it.)
The Appropriations Committee's analysis of AB 2075, which is
still relevant, stated:
1)Potentially significant one-time costs depending on the
outcome of negotiations between Caltrans and the cities, and a
determination by Caltrans that the relinquishment is in the
best interest of the state.
2)Moderate long-term maintenance and repair savings to Caltrans,
if the CTC exercises its authority to relinquish the highway
segments.
COMMENTS: Each session, numerous bills authorizing CTC to
relinquish segments of the state highway to local jurisdictions
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are passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor.
Relinquishment transactions are generally preceded by a
negotiation of terms and conditions between the local
jurisdiction and Caltrans. Once an agreement has been
established, the Legislature authorizes CTC to relinquish the
segment and CTC then approves the relinquishment and verifies
its approval via resolution. The final step is for the
Legislature to delete these segments from current law.
This bill is consistent with Caltrans' policies that encourage
the relinquishment of state highways that do not serve regional
or statewide transportation needs. Recipient agencies often
seek relinquishment of state highways so that they can have
greater control over the facility, which often serves as a local
street.
According to the author, the United States Navy started a series
of improvements on its property located along SR 75 in the area
between the City of Imperial Beach and the City of Coronado.
The improvements are expected to generate a significant amount
of traffic when fully constructed and occupied. The Imperial
Beach City Council would like to have more direct control over
SR 75 within its boundaries so that it can work with the Navy in
managing traffic.
SR 75 does not function as an inter-regional transportation
facility and relinquishment to the cities is appropriate if
agreeable terms can be negotiated.
Analysis Prepared by:
Janet Dawson / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093 FN:
0004161
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