SCR 111: Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2018-09-11
This measure would designate a specified overcrossing on Interstate 10 in the City of Colton as the Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.
This measure would designate a specified overcrossing on Interstate 10 in the City of Colton as the Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.
This measure would designate a specified overcrossing on Interstate 10 in the City of Colton as the Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.
WHEREAS, Douglas Stephen Franco served with the utmost distinction as a resident engineer for projects conducted for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) between 1995 and 2017; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco earned the respect of the public, elected officials, and colleagues for his problem solving abilities, his willingness to listen and take action, his sensible and creative approaches to construction challenges, his fair and kind treatment of staff and coworkers, and his quick wit and pleasant disposition in the work environment; and
WHEREAS, During his accomplished tenure as a resident engineer, Mr. Franco made tremendous contributions to the San Bernardino Valley through major improvements to the Interstate 215 Widening Projects, the 5th Street Overcrossing, and the Interstate 10 and 210 Freeways; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco began his career working as an engineer for the California Department of Transportation, Division of Structures, launching more than 25 years of service, including 22 years with a construction management consulting firm, dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents of southern California through enhancing the transportation system; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the Loyola Marymount University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco valued family and friends, especially time spent with his two sons, Zachary and Jacob; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco passed away too soon on June 12, 2017, at 48 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Francos long-standing service and stalwart commitment to transportation in the Inland Empire makes it truly appropriate for the Interstate 10 Pepper Avenue overcrossing, Bridge Number 54-1324 EA 08-1E030, Post Mile 20.96, in the City of Colton to be named in his honor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the contributions of Douglas Stephen Franco to the people of the State of California and designates the Pepper Avenue overcrossing, Bridge Number 54-1324 EA 08-1E030, Post Mile 20.96, in the City of Colton as the Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Douglas Stephen Franco served with the utmost distinction as a resident engineer for projects conducted for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) between 1995 and 2017; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco earned the respect of the public, elected officials, and colleagues for his problem solving abilities, his willingness to listen and take action, his sensible and creative approaches to construction challenges, his fair and kind treatment of staff and coworkers, and his quick wit and pleasant disposition in the work environment; and
WHEREAS, During his accomplished tenure as a resident engineer, Mr. Franco made tremendous contributions to the San Bernardino Valley through major improvements to the Interstate 215 Widening Projects, the 5th Street Overcrossing, and the Interstate 10 and 210 Freeways; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco began his career working as an engineer for the California Department of Transportation, Division of Structures, launching more than 25 years of service, including 22 years with a construction management consulting firm, dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents of southern California through enhancing the transportation system; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the Loyola Marymount University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco valued family and friends, especially time spent with his two sons, Zachary and Jacob; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco passed away too soon on June 12, 2017, at 48 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Francos long-standing service and stalwart commitment to transportation in the Inland Empire makes it truly appropriate for the Interstate 10 Pepper Avenue overcrossing, Bridge Number 54-1324 EA 08-1E030, Post Mile 20.96, in the City of Colton to be named in his honor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the contributions of Douglas Stephen Franco to the people of the State of California and designates the Pepper Avenue overcrossing, Bridge Number 54-1324 EA 08-1E030, Post Mile 20.96, in the City of Colton as the Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Douglas Stephen Franco served with the utmost distinction as a resident engineer for projects conducted for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) between 1995 and 2017; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco earned the respect of the public, elected officials, and colleagues for his problem solving abilities, his willingness to listen and take action, his sensible and creative approaches to construction challenges, his fair and kind treatment of staff and coworkers, and his quick wit and pleasant disposition in the work environment; and
WHEREAS, During his accomplished tenure as a resident engineer, Mr. Franco made tremendous contributions to the San Bernardino Valley through major improvements to the Interstate 215 Widening Projects, the 5th Street Overcrossing, and the Interstate 10 and 210 Freeways; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco began his career working as an engineer for the California Department of Transportation, Division of Structures, launching more than 25 years of service, including 22 years with a construction management consulting firm, dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents of southern California through enhancing the transportation system; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the Loyola Marymount University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco valued family and friends, especially time spent with his two sons, Zachary and Jacob; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Franco passed away too soon on June 12, 2017, at 48 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Francos long-standing service and stalwart commitment to transportation in the Inland Empire makes it truly appropriate for the Interstate 10 Pepper Avenue overcrossing, Bridge Number 54-1324 EA 08-1E030, Post Mile 20.96, in the City of Colton to be named in his honor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the contributions of Douglas Stephen Franco to the people of the State of California and designates the Pepper Avenue overcrossing, Bridge Number 54-1324 EA 08-1E030, Post Mile 20.96, in the City of Colton as the Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Status
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| Sep 11, 2018 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 226, Statutes of 2018. |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. |
| Aug 28, 2018 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug 27, 2018 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug 23, 2018 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (August 23). |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Joint Rule 62(a) suspended. |
| Aug 6, 2018 | Referred to Com. on TRANS. |
| Jul 3, 2018 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Jun 26, 2018 | Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar. |
| Jun 25, 2018 | From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to consent calendar. |
| Jun 18, 2018 | Set for hearing June 25. |
| May 15, 2018 | From committee: Be adopted and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (May 15). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| May 4, 2018 | Set for hearing May 15. |
| Apr 26, 2018 | May 1 hearing postponed by committee. |
| Apr 24, 2018 | Set for hearing May 1. |
| Mar 15, 2018 | Re-referred to Com. on T. & H. |
| Mar 5, 2018 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Aug 27, 2018 | SCR 111 Leyva Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Aug 23, 2018 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation |
Passed |
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| Jul 2, 2018 | Consent Calendar SCR111 | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| May 15, 2018 | Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Housing |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| San Bernardino County Transportation Agency | ** Support | Aug 22, 2018 |
| San Bernardino County Transportation Authority | ** Support | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. | ** Support | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Vali Cooper And Associates, Inc. | ** Support | Aug 22, 2018 |
Date of Hearing: August 23, 2018
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Jim Frazier, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 111
Author:(Leyva) – As Introduced Ver:March 5, 2018
SENATE VOTE: 37-0
SUBJECT: Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge
SUMMARY: Designates a bridge overcrossing in the City of Colton as the “Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge”. Specifically, this resolution:
- Recounts the life and career of Douglas Stephen Franco, who served as a transportation engineer in various capacities in the Inland Empire for more than 25 years.
- Designates the Pepper Avenue overcrossing, Bridge Number 54-1324 EA 08-1E030, Post Mile 20.96, in the City of Colton as the “Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge”.
- Requests the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing each of these special designations, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, and, upon receiving donations from non-state sources sufficient to cover the cost of the signs for which the donations were made, to erect those signs.
EXISTING LAW: Assigns Caltrans the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways including the installation and maintenance of highway signs.
FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown, but the resolution requests that Caltrans only erect the appropriate signage upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering the cost.
COMMENTS: Douglas Stephen Franco began his career working as an engineer for Caltrans, launching more than 25 years of service dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents of the Inland Empire through enhancing the transportation system. Mr. Franco also served with distinction as a resident engineer for projects conducted for the San Bernardino County Transportation Agency (SBCTA) between 1995 and 2017. Specifically, Mr. Franco made tremendous contributions to the San Bernardino Valley through major transportation improvements such as the Interstate 215 Widening Projects, the 5th Street Overcrossing, and the Interstate 10 and 210 Freeways. Mr. Franco passed away on June 12, 2017, at the age of 48.
Writing in support of the resolution, SBCTA notes that, “Doug’s most recent project with SBCTA was the I-10 Pepper Interchange project which was nearing completion during Doug’s untimely passing, making this resolution even more meaningful and important to our agency. He truly left a legacy of connecting communities in San Bernardino County.”
Mr. Franco is remembered by his colleagues for his problem solving abilities, his willingness to listen and take action, and his quick wit and pleasant disposition.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
San Bernardino County Transportation Agency
Vali Cooper and Associates, Inc.
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Melissa White / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR |
CONSENT
Bill No: SCR 111
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SENATE TRANS. & HOUSING COMMITTEE: 11-0, 5/15/18
AYES: Beall, Allen, Dodd, Gaines, Galgiani, McGuire, Morrell, Roth, Vidak, Wieckowski, Wiener
NO VOTE RECORDED: Cannella, Skinner
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8
DIGEST:
This resolution designates a specified overcrossing on Interstate 10 in the City of Colton as the Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge. The Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs and, upon receiving sufficient donations from non-state sources, to erect those signs.
ANALYSIS: The purpose of this resolution is to honor the life and service of Douglas Stephen Franco by naming a bridge after him.
Background
Douglas Stephen Franco. Douglas Stephen Franco began his career working as an engineer for the California Department of Transportation, launching more than 25 years of service dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents of Southern California through enhancing the transportation system. Mr. Franco served with distinction as a resident engineer for projects conducted for the San Bernardino County Transportation Agency between 1995 and 2017.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Local: No
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc.
OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/25/18)
None received
6/27/18 10:28:22
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING
Senator Jim Beall, Chair
2017 - 2018 Regular
Bill No: Hearing Date: 5/15/2018
Author: | Leyva | ||
Version: | 4/9/18 | ||
Urgency: | No | Fiscal: | Yes |
Consultant: | Randy Chinn | ||
SUBJECT:
DIGEST: This bill designates a specified overcrossing on Interstate 10 in the City of Colton as the Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge.
ANALYSIS:
The committee has adopted a policy regarding the naming of state highways or structures. Under the policy, the committee will consider only those resolutions that meet all of the following criteria:
- The person being honored must have provided extraordinary public service or some exemplary contribution to the public good and have a connection to the community where the highway or structure is located.
- The person being honored must be deceased.
- The naming must be done without cost to the state. Costs for signs and plaques must be paid by local or private sources.
- The author or co-author of the resolution must represent the district in which the facility is located, and the resolution must identify the specific highway segment or structure being named.
- The segment of highway being named must not exceed five miles in length.
- The proposed designation must reflect a community consensus and be without local opposition.
- The proposed designation may not supersede an existing designation unless the sponsor can document that a good faith effort has uncovered no opposition to rescinding the prior designation.
This resolution designates the Pepper Avenue overcrossing in the City of Colton as the Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge. The Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs and, upon receiving sufficient donations from non-state sources, to erect those signs.
COMMENTS:
- Purpose. The purpose of this resolution is to honor the life and service of Douglas Stephen Franco by naming a bridge after him.
- Background on Douglas Stephen Franco. Douglas Stephen Franco began his career working as an engineer for the California Department of Transportation, launching more than 25 years of service dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents of southern California through enhancing the transportation system. Mr. Franco served with distinction as a resident engineer for projects conducted for the San Bernardino County Transportation Agency between 1995 and 2017.
- Consistent with Committee Policy. This resolution is consistent with the provisions of the committee’s policy on highway designation. The highway passing through the Pepper Avenue overcrossing is already named and appropriate signage has been erected. The overcrossing has not been named; the appropriate signage will be a metal plaque on the bridge, which will be distinctive from the highway naming sign.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No
POSITIONS: (Communicated to the committee before noon on Wednesday,
May 9, 2018.)
SUPPORT:
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc.
OPPOSITION:
None received.
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