STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Regular Meeting of June 23, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Patrick Tang, Interim City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Morris, Acting Public Works Director SUBJECT: Adoption of a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
BACKGROUND:
Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address transportation funding shortfalls statewide.
SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions to ensure interested residents are aware of the projects proposed for funding in Hercules. Specifically, the City is required under the Act to approve a list of all projects proposed to receive funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) created by SB 1. In addition to the project name, the project list must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement.
ANALYSIS:
The City’s SB1 list consists of projects in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 2026-27 that meet the eligibility criteria for SB1 funds. The list includes maintenance, active transportation, and safety projects.
The following proposed project will be funded in part or solely by Fiscal Year 2026-27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds:
Project Title: Foxboro Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Project Description: Base failure repair, grind, asphalt overlay, striping, ramp replacements.
Project Locations: Foxboro Neighborhood
Estimated Project Schedule: January 2026 through June 2029 (in phases) Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City is expected to receive approximately $735,835 in funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for Fiscal Year 2026-27. This account was created by Senate Bill 1 (SB1) and is generated from fuel taxes and vehicle fees. This funding is essential for preserving and enhancing our road infrastructure.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The approval of the SB 1 project list is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Any project that is later considered for any discretionary approval will undergo CEQA review at that time.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attach 1 - Resolution