Existing law vests the Department of Transportation with full possession and control of all state highways. Existing law describes the authorized routes in the state highway system and establishes a process for adoption of a highway on an authorized route by the California Transportation Commission. Existing law authorizes the commission to relinquish to local agencies state highway segments that have been deleted from the state highway system by legislative enactment or have been superseded by relocation, and in certain other cases. Existing law designates State Route 138 from Route 14 near the City of Palmdale to Route 18 near Crestline in the County of San Bernardino.

This bill would authorize the commission to relinquish to the City of Palmdale all or a portion of State Route 138 within the citys jurisdiction and prescribe conditions that apply upon relinquishment.

Existing law vests the Department of Transportation with full possession and control of all state highways. Existing law describes the authorized routes in the state highway system and establishes a process for adoption of a highway on an authorized route by the California Transportation Commission. Existing law authorizes the commission to relinquish to local agencies state highway segments that have been deleted from the state highway system by legislative enactment or have been superseded by relocation, and in certain other cases. Existing law designates State Route 138 from Route 14 near the City of Palmdale to Route 18 near Crestline in the County of San Bernardino.

This bill would authorize the commission to relinquish to the City of Palmdale all or a portion of State Route 138 within the citys jurisdiction and prescribe conditions that apply upon relinquishment.

Existing law vests the Department of Transportation with full possession and control of all state highways. Existing law describes the authorized routes in the state highway system and establishes a process for adoption of a highway on an authorized route by the California Transportation Commission. Existing law authorizes the commission to relinquish to local agencies state highway segments that have been deleted from the state highway system by legislative enactment or have been superseded by relocation, and in certain other cases. Existing law designates State Route 138 from Route 14 near the City of Palmdale to Route 18 near Crestline in the County of San Bernardino.

This bill would authorize the commission to relinquish to the City of Palmdale all or a portion of State Route 138 within the citys jurisdiction and prescribe conditions that apply upon relinquishment.

 THIRD READING  

Bill No: AB 2082

Author: Juan Carrillo (D)

Introduced: 2/5/24

Vote: 21

SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 15-0, 6/25/24

AYES: Cortese, Niello, Allen, Archuleta, Becker, Blakespear, Dahle, Dodd, Gonzalez, Laird, Limón, Newman, Nguyen, Seyarto, Umberg

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 73-0, 5/21/24 - See last page for vote

SUBJECT: State highways: State Route 138: reduction

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This bill authorizes the California Transportation Commission to relinquish to the City of Palmdale all or a portion of State Route 138 within the city’s jurisdiction and prescribe conditions that apply upon relinquishment.

ANALYSIS:

Existing law:

1. Identifies the California state highway system through a description of segments of the state’s regional and interregional roads that are owned and operated by the Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
2. Defines a “state highway” as any roadway that is acquired, laid out, constructed, improved, or maintained as a state highway according to legislative authorization.
3. Specifies that it is the intent of the Legislature for the routes of the state highway system to connect the communities and regions of the state and that they serve the state’s economy by connecting centers of commerce, industry, agriculture, mineral wealth, and recreation.
4. Provides that any expansion or deletion of the state highway system occurs through a statutory process requiring the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to make findings that it is in the best interest of the state to include or delete a specified portion of roadway from the system.

This bill:

1. Authorizes CTC, upon a determination that it is the best interest of the state to do so and upon an agreement between Caltrans and the City of Palmdale, to relinquish that portion of Route 138 to the City of Palmdale.
2. Provides 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. Specifies 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.

Comments

1. Author’s Statement. According to the author, “As a former councilmember for the City of Palmdale, I am familiar with some of the challenges that come from not having possession of the portion of state highway that exists within city limits. Palmdale Boulevard runs through the heart of the city and therefore has the potential to be transformed into a vibrant downtown for all of its residents to benefit from. This would promote economic development, prosperity, and improve the quality of life in AD 39. The first step in achieving this goal is to relinquish this portion of the state route so that the city can move forward with necessary maintenance and public works projects.”
2. Relinquishments. Each session, the Legislature passes and the governor signs numerous bills authorizing CTC to relinquish segments of the state highway system to local jurisdictions. Relinquishment transactions are generally preceded by a negotiation of terms and conditions between the local jurisdiction and Caltrans. Once an agreement has been established, CTC typically approves the relinquishment and verifies its approval via a resolution.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No

According to the Senate Appropriations Committee, “Unknown one-time Department of Transportation (Caltrans) costs, potentially minor but possibly in the millions, prior to the relinquishment of the designated segment of SR 138 to Palmdale (State Highway Account). These costs would be offset in future years due to avoided maintenance costs on the relinquished segment.”

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/15/24)

City of Palmdale

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/15/24)

None received

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 73-0, 5/21/24

AYES: Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Bains, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Bryan, Calderon, Juan Carrillo, Wendy Carrillo, Chen, Connolly, Davies, Dixon, Essayli, Flora, Mike Fong, Vince Fong, Gallagher, Garcia, Gipson, Grayson, Haney, Hart, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Jones-Sawyer, Kalra, Lackey, Lee, Low, Lowenthal, Maienschein, McCarty, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Stephanie Nguyen, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Jim Patterson, Joe Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Rendon, Reyes, Rodriguez, Blanca Rubio, Sanchez, Santiago, Schiavo, Soria, Ta, Ting, Valencia, Villapudua, Waldron, Wallis, Ward, Weber, Wicks, Wilson, Wood, Zbur, Robert Rivas

NO VOTE RECORDED: Cervantes, Megan Dahle, Friedman, Gabriel, Holden, Mathis, Luz Rivas

Prepared by: Madison Hinojosa / TRANS. / (916) 651-4121, Randy Chinn / TRANS. / (916) 651-4121

8/18/24 8:51:24

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON

Senator Anna Caballero, Chair

2023 - 2024 Regular Session

AB 2082 (Juan Carrillo) - State highways: State Route 138: reduction

Bill Summary:

AB 2082 would authorize the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to relinquish a specified portion of State Route (SR) 138 to the City of Palmdale.

Fiscal Impact:

• Unknown one-time Department of Transportation (Caltrans) costs, potentially minor but possibly in the millions, prior to the relinquishment of the designated segment of SR 138 to Palmdale (State Highway Account). These costs would be offset in future years due to avoided maintenance costs on the relinquished segment.

Background:

Existing law identifies the California state highway system (SHS) through a description of segments of the state’s regional and interregional roads that are owned and operated by Caltrans. Existing law requires the CTC to relinquish to cities and counties segments of state highways that have been deleted from the SHS by legislative enactment. The CTC is prohibited from relinquishing a segment of state highway to a city or county that has been superseded by relocation until Caltrans has placed the highway into a “state of good repair,” which includes litter removal, weed control, and tree and shrub trimming, but does not obligate Caltrans to perform widening, new construction, or major reconstruction, unless directed by the CTC.

The Legislature has provided statutory authorization to CTC to relinquish a number of state highway segments to local jurisdictions under specified conditions. Relinquishment provides the recipient agency with greater control over local transportation projects and relieves Caltrans of any further responsibility to improve, maintain, or repair infrastructure, and also from exposure to tort liability related to the relinquished segment of state highway. Generally, relinquishments are subject to negotiated agreements between Caltrans and a local jurisdiction seeking control of a local highway segment. The CTC must determine that the agreement for relinquishment, which has typically involved a one-time payment of State Highway Account funds to the local entity, is in the best interests of the state.

SR 138 is a major east-west highway in the High Desert, linking Interstate 5 near Gorman with Interstate 15 near Mormon Rocks and SR 18 near Crestline. SR 138 connects to other state routes, including an overlap with SR 14 (Antelope Valley Freeway) through Lancaster and Palmdale, as well as a link to SR 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) near Wrightwood. Within the City of Palmdale, SR 138 is a local arterial road that begins at the intersection of SR 14, travels east along Palmdale Boulevard for 5 miles, turning south along 4^th Street East for 1.8 miles, then turning southeast along Fort Tejon Road for 1.8 miles before turning into Pearblossom Highway at the Palmdale city limits.

Proposed Law:

AB 2082 would authorize the CTC to relinquish to the City of Palmdale all or a portion of SR 138 within its jurisdiction. The relinquishment would be conditioned upon Caltrans and the City entering into an agreement providing for relinquishment, and the CTC making a determination that it is in the state’s best interest. On and after the effective date of the relinquishment, the relinquished segment would cease to be a part of the state highway system, and would be ineligible for future adoption as a state highway.

Related Legislation:

AB 2817 (Dixon), which is currently pending in this Committee, would authorize the CTC to relinquish a specified portion of SR 1 to the City of Laguna Beach.

Staff Comments:

Caltrans may provide State Highway Account funding to a local entity that is assuming control over state highway segments in order to bring the roadway up to a “state of good repair,” although there is no statutory obligation to do so. The actual amounts vary for each relinquished highway segment and are determined by a negotiation of terms and conditions between Caltrans and the local jurisdiction. Those costs are based upon a cost-benefit analysis covering a ten-year period, which is included in a Project Scope Summary Report prepared for legislative relinquishments.

There is no relinquishment assessment report available at this time for the portions of SR 138 that are within the jurisdiction of Palmdale, and Caltrans has not identified a specific cost estimate for the relinquishment of this highway segment. Based on other relinquishments, however, one-time costs may range from minimal to up to $1 million per centerline mile of roadway, depending on numerous factors such as roadway condition, projected maintenance costs, and any planned capital projects. Actual costs and savings of this bill would be more certain if legislation to authorize relinquishment followed, rather than preceded, the completion of the cost-benefit analyses and agreements between Caltrans and the City of Palmdale. However, Caltrans does not typically conduct the necessary cost-benefit analysis and enter into negotiations until legislative authority for relinquishment has been provided. This bill would authorize the relinquishment of approximately 9 miles of SR 138 within Palmdale’s municipal jurisdiction.

Staff notes the following projects and funding have been approved recently along the segment of SB 138 that is subject to relinquishment under this bill:

• The adopted 2024 State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) includes $15.22 million for a project to rehabilitate 13.1 lane miles of pavement and drainage systems, construct a detention basin and construct sidewalks along SR 138 in Palmdale from SR 14 to 30^th Street.
• The CTC approved $1.9 million in federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funds on October 14, 2022 for a project at the intersection of SR 138 and 2^nd Street East in Palmdale to install new traffic signal, pedestrian signal heads with countdown and Accessible Pedestrian Signals and marked crosswalks, and upgrade curb ramps to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards to improve safety.
• The CTC approved $16.84 million in IIJA and SB 1 funding on January 26, 2024 for a project on SR 138 from SR 14 to Pearblossom Highway/Avenue T in Palmdale to upgrade curb ramps, pedestrian signals, crosswalk striping, and sidewalks to meet ADA standards, and to install Class II and Class III bike lanes.

The relinquishment of this portion of the highway would provide local authority over the SR 138 corridor, allowing city officials to maintain the roadway, which has functioned primarily as a local road, and to make other improvements within the right-of-way without seeking approval from Caltrans through an encroachment permit. The City of Palmdale wants to make improvements to Palmdale Boulevard, a main thoroughfare within the city limits, that the City believes will enhance economic development along the corridor and improve the quality of life for city residents.

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Senator Dave Cortese, Chair

2023 - 2024 Regular

Bill No: AB 2082 Hearing Date: 6/25/2024

SUBJECT: State highways: State Route 138: reduction

DIGEST: This bill authorizes the commission to relinquish to the City of Palmdale all or a portion of State Route 138 within the city’s jurisdiction and prescribe conditions that apply upon relinquishment.

ANALYSIS:

Existing law:

1. Identifies the California state highway system through a description of segments of the state’s regional and interregional roads that are owned and operated by the Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
2. Defines a “state highway” as any roadway that is acquired, laid out, constructed, improved, or maintained as a state highway according to legislative authorization.
3. Specifies that it is the intent of the Legislature for the routes of the state highway system to connect the communities and regions of the state and that they serve the state’s economy by connecting centers of commerce, industry, agriculture, mineral wealth, and recreation.
4. Provides that any expansion or deletion of the state highway system occurs through a statutory process requiring the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to make findings that it is in the best interest of the state to include or delete a specified portion of roadway from the system.

This bill:

1. Authorizes CTC, upon a determination that it is the best interest of the state to do so and upon an agreement between Caltrans and the City of Lincoln, to relinquish that portion of Route 138 to the City of Palmdale
2. Provides 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. Specifies 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.

COMMENTS:

1. Author’s Statement. According to the author, “As a former councilmember for the City of Palmdale, I am familiar with some of the challenges that come from not having possession of the portion of state highway that exists within city limits. Palmdale Boulevard runs through the heart of the city and therefore has the potential to be transformed into a vibrant downtown for all of its residents to benefit from. This would promote economic development, prosperity, and improve the quality of life in AD 39. The first step in achieving this goal is to relinquish this portion of the state route so that the city can move forward with necessary maintenance and public works projects.”
2. Relinquishments. Each session, the Legislature passes and the governor signs numerous bills authorizing CTC to relinquish segments of the state highway system to local jurisdictions. Relinquishment transactions are generally preceded by a negotiation of terms and conditions between the local jurisdiction and Caltrans. Once an agreement has been established, CTC typically approves the relinquishment and verifies its approval via a resolution.

Related Legislation:

AB 2172 (Petrie-Norris, Chapter 126, Statutes of 2020). Relinquished to the City of Laguna Beach a specified portion of Route 133.

AB 1456 (Kiley, Chapter 629, Statutes of 2019). Authorized the CTC to relinquish segments of Route 193 to the City of Lincoln.

AB 2679 (Committee on Transportation, Chapter 769, Statutes of 2012) —among other things, acknowledged the relinquishment of the portion of SR 193 that was located within the city limits of Lincoln at the time.

AB 2733 (Leslie, Chapter 362, Statutes of 2006) — authorized CTC to relinquish to the City of Lincoln the portion of SR 193 that was located within its city limits.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: Fiscal Com.: Local:

Unknown.

POSITIONS: (Communicated to the committee before noon on Wednesday,

June 19, 2024.)

SUPPORT:

City of Palmdale

OPPOSITION:

None Received

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:AB 2082

Author:(Juan Carrillo)

As Introduced Ver:February 5, 2024

Majority vote

SUMMARY

Authorizes the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to relinquish to the City of Palmdale all or a portion of State Route (SR) 138 within the city's jurisdiction.

Major Provisions

COMMENTS

Relinquishment is defined as the statutory conveyance of all rights, title, interests, liability, and maintenance responsibilities of a state highway, or portion thereof, to another government entity, according to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) 2018 Project Development Procedures Manual. Caltrans possesses and controls all state highways. California Streets and Highways Code, Section 73 authorizes the CTC to relinquish transportation facilities to cities and counties. The relinquished facilities become city streets or county roads. Section 73 identifies four types of relinquishments: legislative enactment, superseded by relocation, collateral facility, or a non-motorized transportation facility.

Each session, numerous bills authorizing the relinquishment of segments of state highways to local jurisdictions 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 can delete the portion of a highway from the Streets and Highways Code or authorize CTC to relinquish the segment. The CTC then approves the relinquishment and verifies its approval via resolution. The relinquishment takes effect only after CTC approval and a certified copy of the relinquishment resolution is recorded in the county office of the recorder.

This bill is consistent with Caltrans' policy encouraging 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.

SR 183. Located in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties, California 138 is a major east-west highway in the High Desert, linking Interstate 5 near Gorman with Interstate 15 near Mormon Rocks and California 18 near Crestline. California 138 connects to other state routes, including an overlap with California 14 (Antelope Valley Freeway) through Lancaster and Palmdale as well as a link to California 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) near Wrightwood.

California 138 parallels the San Andreas Fault along the northern edge of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Palmdale improvements. The City of Palmdale wishes to pursue projects on Palmdale Blvd that encompass various maintenance and development initiatives aimed at enhancing economic development along the corridor and improving the quality of life for residents in the city of Palmdale. Currently designated as part of SR 138, Palmdale Blvd requires the city to seek permission from Caltrans for any encroachments, including planned improvements, maintenance, and operational needs. The city cites this process adds complexity to projects, necessitating an additional layer of approval.

According to the Author

"As a former Councilmember for the City of Palmdale, I am familiar with some of the challenges that come from not having possession of specific portions of the state highway that exists within city limits. Since Palmdale Boulevard runs through the heart of the City, the City's vision is to revitalize and transform it into a vibrant downtown to further promote economic development, prosperity and improve the quality of life in Assembly District 39. This bill is the first step in achieving this goal so that the City can move forward with necessary maintenance and public works projects."

Arguments in Support

None on file.

Arguments in Opposition

None on file.

FISCAL COMMENTS

According to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations:

Potential one-time costs to Caltrans, ranging from minor to up to several million dollars, prior to the relinquishment of the designated segments of SR 138 to the City of Palmdale (State Highway Account). These costs would likely be offset in future years by avoided maintenance on the relinquished segment.

VOTES

ASM TRANSPORTATION: 13-0-2

YES: Wilson, Vince Fong, Aguiar-Curry, Berman, Juan Carrillo, Davies, Jackson, Lowenthal, Papan, Sanchez, Ta, Ting, Ward

ABS, ABST OR NV: Hart, Wicks

ASM APPROPRIATIONS: 15-0-0

YES: Wicks, Sanchez, Arambula, Bryan, Calderon, Wendy Carrillo, Dixon, Mike Fong, Grayson, Haney, Hart, Jim Patterson, Pellerin, Ta, Villapudua

UPDATED

VERSION: February 5, 2024

CONSULTANT: Julia Kingsley / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093 FN: 0003109

Date of Hearing: April 10, 2024

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Buffy Wicks, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:AB 2082

Author:(Juan Carrillo) – As Introduced Ver:February 5, 2024

Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: No

SUMMARY:

This bill authorizes the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to relinquish to the City of Palmdale all or a portion of State Route (SR) 138 within the city’s jurisdiction, subject to an agreement between the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the city.

FISCAL EFFECT:

Potential one-time costs to Caltrans, ranging from minor to up to several million dollars, prior to the relinquishment of the designated segments of SR 138 to the City of Palmdale (State Highway Account). These costs would likely be offset in future years by avoided maintenance on the relinquished segment.

COMMENTS:

Background and Purpose. Legislation is required before any segment of state highway may be relinquished to another governmental entity. Relinquishment provides the recipient agency with greater control over a local transportation project and relieves Caltrans of any further responsibility to improve, maintain or repair infrastructure related to the relinquished segment of state highway.

SR 138 is a major east-west highway in the High Desert, linking Interstate 5 near Gorman with Interstate 15 near Mormon Rocks and SR 18 near Crestline. SR 138 connects to other state routes, including an overlap with SR 14 (Antelope Valley Freeway) through Lancaster and Palmdale, as well as a link to SR 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) near Wrightwood.

The City of Palmdale wants to make improvements to Palmdale Boulevard, a main thoroughfare within the city limits, that the city believes will enhance economic development along the corridor and improve the quality of life for city residents. However, because Palmdale Boulevard is part of SR 138, the city must get permission from Caltrans for any improvements, maintenance or other changes to the boulevard. The author, a former councilmember of the City of Palmdale, describes “some of the challenges that come from not having possession of specific portions of the state highway that exists within city limits.” The author describes the city’s vision as “to revitalize and transform [Palmdale Boulevard] into a vibrant downtown to further promote economic development, prosperity and improve the quality of life.” The author describes this bill as “the first step in achieving this goal.”

Analysis Prepared by: Jay Dickenson / APPR. / (916) 319-2081

Date of Hearing: March 19, 2024

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Lori D. Wilson, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:AB 2082 (

Author:Juan Carrillo) – As Introduced Ver:February 5, 2024

SUBJECT: State highways: State Route 138: reduction

SUMMARY: Authorizes the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to relinquish to the City of Palmdale all or a portion of State Route (SR) 138 within the city’s jurisdiction.

EXISTING LAW:

1. Defines a “state highway” as any roadway that is acquired, laid out, constructed, improved, or maintained as a state highway pursuant to constitutional or legislative authorization. (Streets and Highways Code (SHC) Section 24)
2. Statutorily identifies state highway system routes. (SHC Section 300-365)
3. Establishes SR 138 as from:
4. Route 5 near Gorman to Route 14 near Lancaster; and,
5. Route 14 near Palmdale to Route 18 near Crestline. (SHC 438)

FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown

COMMENTS: Relinquishment is defined as the statutory conveyance of all rights, title, interests, liability, and maintenance responsibilities of a state highway, or portion thereof, to another government entity, according to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) 2018 Project Development Procedures Manual. Caltrans possesses and controls all state highways. California Streets and Highways Code, Section 73 authorizes the CTC to relinquish transportation facilities to cities and counties. The relinquished facilities become city streets or county roads. Section 73 identifies four types of relinquishments: legislative enactment, superseded by relocation, collateral facility, or a non-motorized transportation facility.

Each session, numerous bills authorizing the relinquishment of segments of state highways to local jurisdictions 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 can delete the portion of a highway from the Streets and Highways Code or authorize CTC to relinquish the segment. The CTC then approves the relinquishment and verifies its approval via resolution. The relinquishment takes effect only after CTC approval and a certified copy of the relinquishment resolution is recorded in the county office of the recorder.

This bill is consistent with Caltrans' policy encouraging 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.

SR 183. Located in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties, California 138 is a major east-west highway in the High Desert, linking Interstate 5 near Gorman with Interstate 15 near Mormon Rocks and California 18 near Crestline. California 138 connects to other state routes, including an overlap with California 14 (Antelope Valley Freeway) through Lancaster and Palmdale as well as a link to California 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) near Wrightwood.

California 138 parallels the San Andreas Fault along the northern edge of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Palmdale improvements. The City of Palmdale wishes to pursue projects on Palmdale Blvd that encompass various maintenance and development initiatives aimed at enhancing economic development along the corridor and improving the quality of life for residents in the city of Palmdale. Currently designated as part of SR 138, Palmdale Blvd requires the city to seek permission from Caltrans for any encroachments, including planned improvements, maintenance, and operational needs. The city cites this process adds complexity to projects, necessitating an additional layer of approval.

According to the author, “As a former Councilmember for the City of Palmdale, I am familiar with some of the challenges that come from not having possession of specific portions of the state highway that exists within city limits. Since Palmdale Boulevard runs through the heart of the City, the City’s vision is to revitalize and transform it into a vibrant downtown to further promote economic development, prosperity and improve the quality of life in Assembly District 39. This bill is the first step in achieving this goal so that the City can move forward with necessary maintenance and public works projects.”

Previous legislation. SB 1318 (Transportation), Chapter 491, Statutes of 2010 makes non-controversial changes to sections of law relating to transportation and housing, including cleaning up a number of old relinquishment statutes so that they conform to the standard format.

AB 1456 (Kiley), Chapter 629, Statutes of 2019 authorizes the CTC to relinquish a portion of SR 193 to the City of Lincoln within its city limits.

AB 2172 (Petrie-Norris), Chapter 126, Statutes of 2020 allows the CTC to relinquish a portion of SR 133 to the City of Laguna Beach.

SB 921 (Dahle), Chapter 82, Statutes of 2020 allows the CTC to relinquish a portion of SR 174 to the City of Grass Valley.

SB 1459 (Caballero), Chapter 83, Statutes of 2020 allows the CTC to relinquish a portion of SR 183 to the City of Salinas.

AB 744 (Rodriguez), Chapter 198, Statutes of 2022 authorizes the CTC to relinquish to the City of Ontario all or a portion of SR 83 within the city’s jurisdiction.

AB 250 (Rodriguez), Chapter 516, Statutes of 2023 authorizes the CTC to relinquish to the City of Chino all or a portion of State Route (SR) 83 within the city’s jurisdiction.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Julia Kingsley / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093