TO:Andrew P. Powers, City Manager
FROM:Nader Heydari, Public Works Director
DATE:May 19, 2026
SUBJECT: FY 2026-27 Pavement Program (CI 5735, MI 2661) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution approving the FY 2026-27 list of streets proposed to receive Senate Bill (SB) 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding for the 2026 Pavement Program (CI 5735, MI 2661).
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No Additional Funding Requested. The City is projected to receive approximately $3.36 million in RMRA revenue for FY 2025-26 and $3.6 million for FY 2026-27, totaling approximately $6.9 million. These RMRA funds will partially fund the 2026 Pavement Program (CI 5735, MI 2661), with the remaining project costs funded through other eligible gas tax revenues. The total estimated cost of the 2026 Pavement Program is approximately $18.2 million and is included in the Adopted FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Capital Budget.
BACKGROUND:
The City is responsible for maintaining approximately 384 miles of streets valued at nearly $1 Billion. Performing regular maintenance through pavement repairs, sealing, resurfacing, and overlay programs is critical to maintaining those streets and preventing more costly repairs in the future.
Staff completed the in-house design for the 2026 Pavement Program, which includes the list of streets identified in the attached resolution, and City Council awarded the construction contracts in February 2026 (Attachment #1). The 2026
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Pavement Overlay and Slurry Program includes eight miles of pavement overlay on arterial streets, 12 miles of overlay on collector and residential streets, two miles of micro-surfacing on collector streets, 28 miles of slurry seal primarily on residential streets, as well as the installation and modification of approximately 120 curb ramps to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1) established the RMRA to address deferred maintenance on the state highway and local street and road systems. SB 1 requires that funds be used for road maintenance, safety projects, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, transportation facilities, and drainage projects. The RMRA is funded by a gasoline excise tax, a diesel excise tax, vehicle registration surcharges, and zero-emission vehicle registration surcharges.
RMRA revenue is split 50/50 between state highway and local street and road projects. SB 1 appropriates RMRA revenue to cities and counties using the same formula based on registered vehicles and total road mileage. The City’s share of RMRA revenue when the program started in 2017 was approximately $2.2 million, which has increased to approximately $3.6 million in FY 2026-27. SB 1 requires each agency to annually adopt and submit a list of projects proposed to be funded with RMRA revenues to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) through CalSMART. The FY 2026-27 project list submittal is due to the State by July 1, 2026.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Construction of the 2026 Pavement Program started in April 2026, and completion is anticipated in October 2026. Consistent with the City’s biennial pavement delivery approach, RMRA revenues from FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 will be combined to help fund the 2026 Pavement Program. Adoption of the attached resolution is an annual statutory requirement necessary to maintain the City’s eligibility for SB 1 RMRA reimbursement funding. Staff recommends City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the list of streets proposed to receive RMRA funding for the 2026 Pavement Overlay Program (CI 5735).
Community Outreach: Staff developed a comprehensive outreach campaign to keep residents informed and up to date. The outreach plan includes a project logo, slogan, project webpage ( www.toaks.gov/streets), and a dedicated hotline (805- 449-2487). In addition, staff will notify residents prior to construction using City social media outlets, changeable message signs, and project identification boards.
Notices will be distributed to local utilities and Homeowner Associations impacted by street closures. Public outreach will continue as work progresses on this project, with regular updates sent through all City communication outlets.
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This project meets City Council’s Top Ten Priorities #9, “Public Works Infrastructure Investments”.
CIP PROJECT PRIORITY (as outlined in FY 2025-26 & FY 2026-27 CIP Program Budget)
Priority Two – Necessary, but not essential, and there could be consequences if deferred.
COUNCIL GOAL COMPLIANCE:
Meets the following City Council goals:
C. Operate City government in a fiscally and managerially responsible and prudent manner to ensure that the City of Thousand Oaks remains one of California's most desirable places to live, work, visit, recreate, and raise a family.
F. Provide and enhance essential infrastructure to ensure that the goals and policies of the Thousand Oaks General Plan are carried out and the City retains its role and reputation as a leader in protecting the environment and preserving limited natural resources.
PREPARED BY: Kelsey Garrett, Associate Engineer
Attachments:
Attachment #1 – SB 1 Resolution
DPW: 850-20\ev\Council\2026\051926\CI5735 MI2661\FY 2026-27 Pavement Program SB1 Street List staff report.docx