May 5, 2026
TO: City Council
REQUESTED BY: Stuart McKibbin, City Engineer
APPROVED BY: Robert A. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: SB1 – Resolution No. 4120 Adopting Fiscal Year 2026/27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 4120, approving the list of projects using SB-1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
DISCUSSION:
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1 (SB-1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, to address transportation funding shortfalls statewide, establishing the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) in the State Transportation Fund.
As part of SB-1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act, the local agencies are required to provide Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission with a listing of proposed projects planned for the upcoming fiscal year. The listing of projects must include a project description, location/project limits, schedule, and estimated useful life. It must be adopted through a resolution approved by the City Council at a public meeting.
The forecasted SB-1 RMRA funding for Fiscal Year 2026/27 (9th year of SB-1 funding) for San Jacinto is $1,455,351. Based on this funding forecast, the Engineering Department has prepared the attached Resolution No. 4120 that reflects the City’s top priorities and/or planned improvements for FY 2026/27, in compliance with SB-1 mandate that states pavement rehabilitation must be prioritized until the local agency can bring up the pavement condition to a state of good condition, which is a Pavement Condition Index rating of 71-100. According to the California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment 2020, the City of San Jacinto Pavement Condition Index rating of 50-60 is at higher risk.
The local agencies are also required to provide a status report on the prior year's projects adopted by the City Council by December 1 of each year. The Engineering Department is responsible for complying with all the reporting requirements and will submit the status report for FY 2026/27 by December 1, 2026.
Based on the SB-1 requirements, the City Engineering Department has prepared the SB 1 RMRA Resolution No. 4120, recommending the following new projects for implementation in Fiscal Year 2026/27:
Project Title: San Jacinto Avenue Safety Improvements Menlo Avenue to 1200’ North of Midway Street (CIP# 21-005)
Project Description: Install a widened sidewalk, curb ramps, crosswalks, striping, and street lighting on the west side of San Jacinto Avenue to ensure ADA compliant sidewalks and improved pedestrian safety.
Project Location: Along San Jacinto Avenue from Menlo Ave to 1200’ North of Midway St.
Estimated Project Schedule: Start (01/27) – Completion (06/27) based on the component being funded with RMRA funds
Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 Years
Project Title: 2026 San Jacinto Striping & Safety Improvements Project Description: Install safety features such as high visibility striping and LED enhanced signage at 3 locations with a history of frequent car accidents.
Project Location: Location 1 - Ramona Expressway between State Street and Chase Street Location 2 – Ramona Expressway between Old Mountain Avenue and Esplanade Avenue
Location 3 – 7
th Street between Grassy Meadow Drive and Kirby St
Estimated Project Schedule: Start (11/26) – Completion (02/27) based on the component being funded with RMRA funds
Estimated Project Useful Life: 10 Years
Project Title: Eagle Road & Community College Drive Pavement Improvements Project Description: Grind and overlay pavement rehabilitation.
Project Location: Community College Drive/Eagle Road between State Street and Ramona Expressway.
Estimated Project Schedule: Start (05/27) – Completion (08/27) based on the component being funded with RMRA funds
Estimated Project Useful Life: 12 Years
The following projects will be carried over from Fiscal Year 2025/26 to Fiscal Year 2026/27:
Project Title: Ramona Expressway from Sanderson Avenue to Warren Road Project Description: Full Depth Removal and Replacement Pavement Rehabilitation Project Location: On Ramona Expressway between Sanderson Avenue and Warren Road Estimated Project Schedule: Start (12/26)– Completion (06/27) based on the component being funded with RMRA funds
Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 Years
Project Title: Esplanade Avenue and Las Rosas Drive Improvements Project Description: Grind and Overlay Pavement Rehabilitation Project Location: On Las Rosas Drive between Esplanade Avenue and Shaver Street Estimated Project Schedule: Start (02/27)– Completion (05/27) based on the component being funded with RMRA funds
Estimated Project Useful Life: 12 Years
Project Title: Ramona Boulevard Rehab From State Street to 5 Points Intersection Project Description: Grind and Overlay Pavement Rehabilitation Project Location: On Ramona Boulevard between State Street & San Jacinto Avenue/Main Street
Estimated Project Schedule: Start (03/27)– Completion (07/27) based on the component being funded with RMRA funds
Estimated Project Useful Life: 12 Years
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the general fund at this time.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 4120 - FY 26-27 SB1 RMRA