Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: 8D
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: June 3, 2025
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: John Ferons, Public Works Director
PREPARED BY: Rosalba Ramirez, Deputy Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution Number 25-4362 approving fiscal year 2025-26 project list for SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 1. SB1 increases per gallon fuel excise taxes; increases diesel fuel sales taxes, increases vehicle registration fees, and provides for inflationary adjustments to tax rates in future years. Beginning November 2, 2017, the State Controller will deposit various portions of this new funding into the newly created Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA). The RMRA program was created to address deferred maintenance on the state highway system and the local street and road system.
A percentage of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding is apportioned by formula to eligible cities and counties pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 2032(h) for basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety projects on the local street and roads system.
The Town’s RMRA revenue for Fiscal Year 2025-26 SB1 program is estimated to be $78,791. As such, Town staff has proposed a budget of $69,000 for the upcoming FY 2025-2026 budget in capital improvement project SB-6024. Funds made available by the program are required to be used for projects that include but are not limited to the following: road maintenance and rehabilitation, safety projects, railroad grade separations, complete street components, including active transportation purposes, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, transit facilities, drainage, and storm water capture projects in conjunction with any other allowable project or traffic control devices.
Each year, staff is required to submit a project list and Resolution for the upcoming fiscal year for Town Council approval as required by the SB1 program. The Town intends to use SB1 funds to support the Town’s paving program by allocating these funds to the Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk and Street Replacement Program (SB-6024).
The work will include improvements to concrete work in advance of the Annual Streets Maintenance and Paving Program (MT-3026), and improvements to existing pathways. The reason behind finishing concrete work in advance of the street project is that traditionally, the paving and concrete work were combined in the same contract. However, staff have determined this can cause delays with the Measure T paving projects due to the concrete subcontractor not meeting the general contractor’s paving schedule. In addition to this work that promotes efficient scheduling, these funds will also be used to repair damaged areas on pedestrian paths.
Staff recommend approving the attached fiscal year 2025-26 project list for SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Categorically Exempt per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline; Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction.
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? Yes
Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes
Where is it Budgeted? Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Replacement (SB-6024); Fund 26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Act (SB1) Fund
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Mandatory
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? Nominal
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Quality of Life: The Town enhances the livability of Yountville by providing well-maintained public facilities, parks, and trails, and quality programs and events. Responsible Fiscal Policy: The Town maintains its fiscal health through policies designed to maximize economic opportunities, manage expenses, and ensure prudent reserves.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. Well maintained infrastructure prolongs service life and provides a safe and pleasant experience to all who have a need to utilize the resource.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No 25-4362
2. SB1 Project List