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Council adopts Measure F‑funded zone approach for citywide pavement rehab
Summary
Council approved a staff list of streets and a 24‑zone, five‑year framework for a Measure F‑funded pavement rehabilitation program projected at about $5.5 million a year; staff said the plan prioritizes lifecycle cost savings and will treat 2–4 residential zones per year beginning in 2026 with $1–1.5M reserved for arterials.
Public Works staff presented a zone‑based pavement rehabilitation strategy funded primarily by Measure F, a 0.5¢ sales tax passed in November 2024. Neil Leary, deputy public works director and city engineer, said the city’s road network totals about "198 lane miles" (roughly 98 centerline miles) with an aggregate Pavement Condition Index of "52 out of a 100" and a deferred‑maintenance estimate of about $60 million (2024 estimate).
Derek Lindsley, senior civil engineer, explained a 24‑zone plan that treats residential zones in contiguous groups to maximize contractor efficiency and reduce lifecycle costs; he said the city plans to treat two to four zones per year and devote roughly $1–1.5 million annually to arterials and collectors. Lindsley illustrated cost variance across zones (example: Zone 22 ≈ $500,000; Zone 14 ≈ $3.5 million) and defended including some currently good‑condition zones early to avoid greater future repair costs. Council members pressed staff on equity of sequencing, utility coordination and the timing; staff said year‑one streets are vetted for utilities and the large construction effort is scheduled for summer 2026 to allow design and procurement.
After public comment and deliberation, the council adopted a resolution approving the list of streets for the 2026 pavement rehabilitation project and the illustrative five‑year zone map; staff will return annually with the next year’s streets list as required by SB1.
