RESOLUTION NO. 26-4938
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MURRIETA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 20 26/27
PROJECT LIST FOR THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT OF 2017 TO THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of Murrieta are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Murrieta must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which 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; and
WHEREAS, Murrieta, will receive an estimated $3,136,635 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2026/27 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the tenth year in which Murrieta is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable Murrieta to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and
WHEREAS, Murrieta used a Pavement Management Program to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and
WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help Murrieta maintain and rehabilitate approximately 1.9 miles of streets/roads throughout the City this year and similar projects into the future; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that Murrieta’s streets and roads are in good condition and this revenue will help the City increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will maintain our streets and roads in a good condition; and
WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets Resolution No. 26-4938
infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MURRIETA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Manager of the City of Murrieta or his/her designee, is hereby authorized to submit an application to the California Transportation Commission for any and all funds that may become available to the City from the RMRA; and Section 2. Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of the proposed project list that will be funded in-part or solely with fiscal year 2026/27 RMRA funds and previously proposed and adopted projects list which may utilize fiscal year 2025/26, fiscal year 2024/2025 and fiscal year 2023/2024 RMRA funds, and is approved by the City Council; and Section 3. The City Manager or his/her designee, is hereby authorized as Signature Authority to execute all documents necessary to implement and secure any and all funds that may become available to the City from the RMRA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2026.
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Jon Levell, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Tiffany Israel, City Attorney
Resolution No. 26-4938
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )§
CITY OF MURRIETA )
I, Cristal McDonald, City Clerk of the City of Murrieta, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26-4938 was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Murrieta at the regular meeting thereof, held on the 2nd day of June, 2026, and was signed by the Mayor of the said City, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
Attachment A
City of Murrieta
FY 2026/27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Fund Proposed Project List
Project Title: Pavement Resurfacing – Asphalt Overlay
Project Location:
• Whitewood Rd from Murrieta Hot Springs Rd to Los Alamos Rd
Description: This project will resurface 1.9 miles of Whitewood Road from Murrieta Hot Springs Road to Los Alamos Road. The proposed project will include resurfacing with hot mix asphalt.
FY 26/27 Appropriation $3,136,635
Amount:
Estimated Useful Life: 10 years
Proposed Schedule for
Completion: FY 2026/27
FY 2025/26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Fund Previously Proposed and Adopted Project List
Project Title: Pavement Resurfacing – Asphalt Overlay
Project Location:
• Clinton Keith Road from 650’ West of Spinning Wheel Drive to Greer Road
Description: This project will resurface 1.6 miles of Clinton Keith Road from 650’ west of Spinning Wheel Drive to Greer Road. The proposed project will include resurfacing with hot mix asphalt.
FY 25/26 Appropriation $2,904,570
Amount:
Estimated Useful Life: 10 years
Proposed Schedule for
Completion: FY 2026/27
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roject Title: Pavement Resurfacing – Asphalt Overlay
Project Location:
• Clinton Keith Road from Greer Road to Whitewood Road**
Description: This project will resurface 1.4 miles of Clinton Keith Road from Greer Road to Whitewood Road. The proposed project will include resurfacing with hot mix asphalt.
FY 24/25 Appropriation $2,833,125
Amount:
Estimated Useful Life: 10 years
Proposed Schedule for
Completion: FY 2026/27
** Project was previously identified as Clinton Keith Road from 650’ West of Spinning Wheel Drive to Whitewood Road, totaling 3.0 miles. Project was determined to be too large based on available funding sources. As a result, the project has been split into two projects covering the same limits of roadway. Pavement resurfacing for Clinton Keith Road from 650’ west of Spinning Wheel Drive to Greer Road shall be a standalone project.
Project Title: Pavement Resurfacing – Asphalt Overlay
Project Location:
• Jefferson Avenue from Murrieta Hot Springs Road to Lemon Street; and
• Jefferson Avenue from Lily Avenue to Nutmeg Street**
Description: This project will resurface 1.5 miles of Jefferson Avenue from Murrieta Hot Springs Road to Lemon Street and 0.5 miles of Jefferson Avenue from Lily Avenue to Nutmeg Street. The proposed projects will include resurfacing with hot mix asphalt.
FY 23/24 Appropriation $2,748,470
Amount:
Estimated Useful Life: 10 years
Proposed Schedule for
Completion: FY 2026/27
** A portion of this Project was previously identified as Jefferson Ave from Lily Ave to Ballestros Road, totaling 0.85 miles. Project was determined to be too large based on available funding sources. As a result, the project limits for this portion of roadway have changed to Jefferson Ave from Lily Ave to Nutmeg Street, totaling 0.50 miles.