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Consent
Item No. 8.
| MEETING DATE: 06/15/2026 |
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| TO: | HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS |
| FROM: | JIM SADRO, CITY MANAGER By: Elias Saykali, Public Works Director |
| SUBJECT: | APPROVE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION LISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 TO BE FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
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RECOMMENDATION:
That The City Council:
A. Approve and adopt a list of Capital Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to be Funded By SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and,
B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
DISCUSSION:
Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the state Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, was signed into law to create a new source of funding for state, regional, and local governments to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs on both state highways and local streets.
SB1 funding enhances resources for road projects by utilizing state fuel excise taxes, state diesel fuel sales taxes, and vehicle registration fees, as well as providing for inflationary adjustments. SB1 funds are deposited into the state's Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and then apportioned to eligible cities and counties based on existing funding allocation models and state revenue estimates. Based on these calculations, the City of La Habra is scheduled to receive approximately $1,760,308 from SB 1 funds during Fiscal Year 2026-2027. In order to be eligible to receive a distribution of SB 1 funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, all cities must adopt, by resolution, a list of projects proposed to use these funds and submit the list of projects to the California Transportation Commission by July 1st of each year.
Due to the availability of projected SB 1 funds, along with additional dedicated road improvement funds from state Gas Tax and Orange County Measure M2 tax revenues, staff recommends the following projects and streets be submitted as the City's proposed street and road improvement project list for Fiscal Year 2026-2027:
SB1 funding enhances resources for road projects by utilizing state fuel excise taxes, state diesel fuel sales taxes, and vehicle registration fees, as well as providing for inflationary adjustments. SB1 funds are deposited into the state's Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and then apportioned to eligible cities and counties based on existing funding allocation models and state revenue estimates. Based on these calculations, the City of La Habra is scheduled to receive approximately $1,760,308 from SB 1 funds during Fiscal Year 2026-2027. In order to be eligible to receive a distribution of SB 1 funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, all cities must adopt, by resolution, a list of projects proposed to use these funds and submit the list of projects to the California Transportation Commission by July 1st of each year.
Due to the availability of projected SB 1 funds, along with additional dedicated road improvement funds from state Gas Tax and Orange County Measure M2 tax revenues, staff recommends the following projects and streets be submitted as the City's proposed street and road improvement project list for Fiscal Year 2026-2027:
| Street Name & Project Description | From | To | PCI | Proposed Treatment |
| Annual Arterials Rehabilitation Program Project, FY 25-26 – Design (Walnut St. from La Habra Blvd to Whittier Blvd) | La Habra Boulevard | Whittier Boulevard | 48 | Grind and Overlay |
| Annual Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program Project, FY 25-26 – Design (La Habra Blvd. from Harbor Blvd. to Cypress Street) | Harbor Boulevard | Cypress Street | 60 | Grind and Overlay |
In addition, staff will re-list the following ongoing capital improvement projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027:
| Street Name & Project Description | From | To | PCI | Proposed Treatment |
| Annual Arterials Rehabilitation Program Project, FY 25-26 – (La Habra Blvd. from Harbor Blvd to Fonda Street) | Harbor Blvd | Fonda Street | (75-85) | Grind and Overlay |
| Annual Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program Project, FY 25-26 – (Imperial Hwy. from Beach Blvd. to West City Limits) | Beach Blvd | West City Limits | (20-60) | Grind and Overlay |
| Annual Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program Project, FY 25-26 – (Harbor Blvd. from Whittier Blvd. to North City Limits) | Whittier Blvd | North City Limits | (75-85) | Grind and Overlay |
| Annual Residential Street Rehabilitation Program Project, FY 25-26 | Various | Various | (40-60) | Grind and Overlay |
| Annual Residential Slurry Seal Program Project, FY 25-26 | Various | Various | (60-85) | Grind and Overlay |
FISCAL IMPACT/SOURCE OF FUNDING:
The State has estimated the City of La Habra's SB 1 funding allocation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to be approximately $1,760,308 (based on the latest Local Streets and Roads report dated January 2026); however, this preliminary estimate may change upon the final award of funds. If approved by City Council, the proposed projects and streets identified in this staff report will be eligible to utilize SB1 funding allocated to the City of La Habra and these projects have been included in the proposed FY 26/27 municipal budget.
GENERAL PLAN RELEVANCE/CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
GENERAL PLAN RELEVANCE:
RN 1.2 Consistency with Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways
RN 1.3 Local MPAH
RN 1.7 Street Systems Improvements
RN 1.8 Safe Street Design
AT 3.5 Street Walkability
AT 3.6 Pedestrian Connectivity
COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
Goal 2, Objective F: Pursue grant funding where and when possible to supplement and/or replace direct City funding
Goal 3, Objective C: Maintain streets, alleys, sidewalks, and curb ramps citywide
RN 1.2 Consistency with Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways
RN 1.3 Local MPAH
RN 1.7 Street Systems Improvements
RN 1.8 Safe Street Design
AT 3.5 Street Walkability
AT 3.6 Pedestrian Connectivity
COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
Goal 2, Objective F: Pursue grant funding where and when possible to supplement and/or replace direct City funding
Goal 3, Objective C: Maintain streets, alleys, sidewalks, and curb ramps citywide