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Council adopts five‑year Measure A program as staff warns streets funding falls short
Summary
The council voted to adopt the five‑year Measure A local program (resolution 6801) to secure funding beginning July 1. Public Works staff said the citywide pavement condition index (PCI) averages 52 and that current budgets will not sustain or improve conditions without additional annual spending.
The Lompoc City Council on March 17 adopted resolution 6801 to approve the Measure A five‑year local program (LPP) that will make the city eligible to receive Measure A funds beginning July 1.
The Public Works Director (speaker 19) told the council that Lompoc’s current citywide pavement condition index (PCI) is about 52 (56 excluding alleys), and that roadway needs exceed available revenues. He presented several spending scenarios: spending $3,500,000 per year on cost‑effective rehabilitation could raise the PCI toward industry targets in roughly a decade; $2,000,000 per year would likely keep the network level; the city currently budgets roughly $1,500,000 per year for pavement capital projects, which will result in a decline over time without additional funds.
"Our road needs far exceed our revenues," the Public Works Director said, and he recommended adoption of the Measure A program to secure available funding and report required Measure A expenditures.
During public comment residents raised localized concerns about potholes and road damage near railroad tracks. One resident singled out the intersection of Laurel Avenue and 0 Street and asked whether the railroad has maintenance responsibility; staff replied that the railroad operator is generally required to maintain the area two feet outside the tracks and that staff will continue to follow up with the railroad.
Council members asked for more transparency on how residential and local street repairs are prioritized. The director said the council typically sees projects in greater detail at the contract award stage and that staff can post the PCI map online.
The resolution was moved by Council member Vega and seconded by Council member Ball; a roll‑call vote showed approval (5–0). The adopted LPP will be used in reporting past expenditures and directing future Measure A-funded pavement and alternative transportation projects.
