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April 16, 2024 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1

COUNCILMEMBERS City Council Chamber
Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Dublin Civic Center
Dr. Sherry Hu, Vice Mayor 100 Civic Plaza
Jean Josey, Councilmember Dublin, CA 94568
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember

Regular Meeting of the

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Location: City Council Chamber 100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568

CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM

Additional Meeting Procedures

This City Council meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast T.V. channel 28 beginning at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will also be livestreamed at www.tv30.org and on the City’s website at: https://dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings

For the convenience of the City and as a courtesy to the public, members of the public who wish to offer comments electronically have the option of giving public comment via Zoom, subject to the following procedures:

□ Fill out an online speaker slip available at www.dublin.ca.gov. The speaker slip will be made available at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Upon submission, you will receive Zoom link information from the City Clerk.

Speakers slips will be accepted until the staff presentation ends, or until the public comment period on non-agenda items is closed.

□ Once connected to the Zoom platform using the Zoom link information from the City Clerk, the public speaker will be added to the Zoom webinar as an attendee and muted. The speaker will be able to observe the meeting from the Zoom platform.

□ When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is addressed, the City Clerk will announce the speaker in the meeting when it is their time to give public comment. The speaker will then be unmuted to give public comment via Zoom.

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□ Technical difficulties may occur that make the option unavailable, and, in such event, the meeting will continue despite the inability to provide the option.

CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM

I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: City of Dublin v. Andrea Renzulli, et al., Alameda Superior Court Case No. 23CV039508

REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3.1 Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation
The City Council will present the Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Present the Proclamation.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Proclamation for Crime Victims’ Rights Week

3.2 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation

The City Council will present the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Present the Proclamation.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation

3.3 Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Proclamation
The City Council will present the Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Proclamation.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Present the Proclamation.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Proclamation

3.4 Fair Housing Month Proclamation
The City Council will present the Fair Housing Month Proclamation.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Present the Proclamation.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Fair Housing Month Proclamation

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4. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items.

Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the City Clerk’s Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future City Council agenda. The exceptions under which the City Council MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).

5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the City Council with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the City Council who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Mayor to remove the item.

5.1 Approval of the April 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the April 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the minutes of the April 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - April 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes

5.2 Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports, Approving Preliminary Engineer’s Reports, and Appointing a Time and Place for Hearing Protests for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1
The City Council will consider directing preparation of the Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Engineer’s Reports, approving the preliminary Fiscal Year 2024-25 Engineer's Reports, and scheduling a public hearing date of May 7, 2024, for the five assessment districts.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Take the following actions: 1) Adopt the Resolution Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1; and 2) Adopt the Resolution Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Reports and Appointing a Time and Place for Hearing Protests for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports for Street Lighting Maintenance Districts and Landscape and Lighting Districts 3 April 16, 2024 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4

Attachment 2 - Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Reports and Appointing a Time and Place for Hearing Protests for Street Lighting Maintenance Districts and Landscape and Lighting Districts
Attachment 3 - Preliminary Engineer’s Report for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1
Attachment 4 - Preliminary Engineer’s Report for Landscaping and Lighting District 1983- 2 Attachment 5 - Preliminary Engineer’s Report for Landscaping and Lighting District 1986- 1 Attachment 6 - Preliminary Engineer’s Report for Landscaping and Lighting District 1997- 1 Attachment 7 - Preliminary Engineer’s Report for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1

5.3 Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Square Park Naming
The City Council will select a name for the new neighborhood square located on Central Parkway in the Jordan Ranch Development.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Confirm Central Forest Park as the name of the new neighborhood square located on Central Parkway in the Jordan Ranch Development.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - City Council Approved Conceptual Design

5.4 Cooperative Agreement with Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Construction Phase of the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project The City Council will consider approving an agreement with Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) for the construction phase of the City’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure project, as modified to accommodate the Caltrans’ SR84 Expressway Widening and SR84/I-680 Interchange Improvements project, for which Alameda CTC is the lead implementing agency. The agreement provides for the responsibility of each party during the construction phase.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the Resolution Approving the Cooperative Agreement with Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Construction Phase of the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the Cooperative Agreement with Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Construction Phase of the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Resolution - Cooperative Agreement between Alameda County Transportation Commission and the City of Dublin
Attachment 3 - CIP No. ST0121

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5.5 Approval of Plans and Specifications and Award of Contract to American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. for the Annual Street Resurfacing Project (2024 Slurry Seal) CIP No. ST0117

The City Council will consider approving the plans and specifications and awarding a construction contract to American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. for the Annual Street Resurfacing Project (2024 Slurry Seal). The project will resurface multiple street segments with a slurry seal that will prolong the life of the existing pavement surface.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. for the Annual Street Resurfacing (2024 Slurry Seal) Project, CIP No. ST0117.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. for the Annual Street Resurfacing (2024 Slurry Seal) Project, CIP No. ST0117
Attachment 2 - CIP No. ST0117
Attachment 3 - 2024 Slurry Seal Project Location Map
Attachment 4 - Bid Results

5.6 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024, totaling $9,636,172.43.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the report.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Payment Issuance Report for March 2024

6. PUBLIC HEARING – None.

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.

8. NEW BUSINESS

8.1 Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 The City Council will receive an overview of the preliminary two-year General Fund budget, as well as an update to the City’s 10-year Financial Forecast. The 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program is presented under a separate item.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the report and provide direction in preparing the final Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - General Fund Summary
Attachment 2 - General Fund Reserves
Attachment 3 - General Fund Transfers Out
Item 8.1 PowerPoint

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8.2 Draft Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2024-2029 The City Council will receive a report on the Draft Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2024-2029.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the report and provide direction to Staff regarding the Proposed Capital Improvement Program 2024-2029, which is tentatively scheduled to be presented to the City Council for adoption by June 30, 2024.

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2024-2029 Item 8.2 PowerPoint

9. CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Brief information only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234).

10. ADJOURNMENT

This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a)

If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132) (ADA), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility.

Agenda materials that become available within 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and after publishing of the agenda, will be available at Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings.

Mission

The Ci ty of Dubli n promotes a nd supports a hi gh qua li ty of li fe, ensures a sa fe, secure, and sustainable environment, fosters new opportunities, and cha mpi ons a culture of equi ty, di versity, a nd inclusion.

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Agenda Item 3.1
DATE: April 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation
Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will present the Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Present the Proclamation.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

DESCRIPTION:

Since its creation in 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) is recognized annually in April by many communities across the United States. The Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) leads the observance of NCVRW in challenging communities to confront and remove barriers to achieving justice for all victims of crime. The DOJ is joined by local agencies, such as the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office’s Victim/Witness Assistance Division, in supporting this annual effort.

With this proclamation, the City of Dublin reaffirms its commitment to supporting such agencies in their work and bringing awareness to the issues surrounding crime victims’ rights.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted.

ATTACHMENTS:
1) Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation
8 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Crime Victims’ Rights Week”
WHEREAS, more than 26 million people become victims of crime each year, and these crimes also affect family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers; the United States Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime and the Alameda County District Attorney (DA)’s Victim/Witness Division are dedicated to the 2024 theme for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week which asks all of us – friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, community leaders, victim services providers, criminal justice practitioners, and health professionals – how we can help crime victims; and WHEREAS, victims are faced with many challenges as a result of crime; often times, victims enter systems that fail to meet their needs, provide appropriate services, and fail to treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve; and involving survivors helps victim service providers and criminal justice professionals understand the culture, values, and expectations of underserved and unserved victims who seek assistance and justice; and WHEREAS, this year marks the 40th anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), which established the Crime Victims Fund to provide a permanent source of support for crime victim services and compensation. Alameda County District Attorney’s Office was the first in thenation to create a Victim/Witness Assistance Division; and survivors, community service providers, criminal justice professionals and victim advocates are working together to enhance acriminal justice system response that is accessible, culturally competent and appropriate for all victims of crime; and WHEREAS, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office provided services to crime victims, including but not limited to, child victims of violence and sexual abuse, stalking victims, survivors of homicide victims, human trafficking victims, elder and dependent adult abuse victims, as well as victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, robbery, and other crimes; and the Victim/Witness Assistance Claims Division assisted victims of crime in receiving state compensation funds which paid for services for victims of crime without independent means.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim April 21-27, 2024 to be Crime Victims’ Rights Week in the City of Dublin, reaffirm its commitment to respect and enforce victims’ rights and address their needs during this week and throughout the year, and express its appreciation for those victims and survivors of crime who have turned personal tragedy into a motivating force to improve the crime response and build a more just community.

DATED: April 16, 2024

Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Sherry Hu
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Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston Councilmember Kashef Qaadri Attachment 1
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Agenda Item 3.2
DATE: April 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation
Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will present the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Present the Proclamation.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

DESCRIPTION:

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and 2024 marks its 23rd anniversary. This year, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s campaign is “Building Connected Communities,” which calls each community member to work together to prevent sexual abuse, harassment, and assault in person and online. This April, the City of Dublin reaffirms its commitment to bringing awareness to sexual assault and its impacts.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation
11 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Sexual Assault Awareness Month”
WHEREAS, April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) – a time to draw attention to the prevalence of sexual assault and educate individuals and communities about how to prevent it; and WHEREAS, in the United States alone, nearly one in five women and one in 67 men have been raped at some time in their lives and that one in six boys and one in four girls are sexually abused before the age of 18; and WHEREAS, sexual harassment, assault, and abuse happen in all communities – and that includes online spaces. We are spending more and more of our lives online – whether that’s for work, school, or entertainment. With this increase in virtual connection comes an increase in online abuse and harassment. Consent and boundaries can be violated online in many ways, and the trauma of online abuse is all too real for many survivors; and WHEREAS, 2024 marks the 23rd anniversary of SAAM, and this year’s National Sexual Violence Resource Center campaign is “Building Connected Communities,” which calls on each of us to work together to prevent sexual abuse, harassment, and assault. When anyone experiences sexual violence, every community member is affected. We must strive to build more connected, respectful, and inclusive communities to promote our collective well- being and protect against the risk of sexual violence. All communities will be safer and stronger by making them more equitable for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, races and ethnic backgrounds, ages, faiths, and abilities; and WHEREAS, Tri-Valley Haven, a vital community organization serving adults and children who have experienced sexual assault, maintains a 24/7 crisis helpline, serves as advocates for the Tri-Valley’s Sexual Assault Response Team, manages a Rape Crisis Center, and maintains the Tri-Valley’s only confidential shelter for survivors in our community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to learn how to create a safe and respectful community.

DATED: April 16, 2024

Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Sherry Hu
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Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston Councilmember Kashef Qaadri Attachment 1
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Agenda Item 3.3
DATE: April 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Proclamation Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will present the Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Proclamation.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Present the Proclamation.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

DESCRIPTION:

This year’s Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month of April is the sixth annual statewide celebration of artists and the essential role they play in our daily lives with critical contributions across a variety of impact areas including health, education, housing, climate, youth development, and the economy. Dublin’s presentation of this proclamation reflects the City’s support of initiatives and programming that provide the opportunity to create and participate in artistic endeavors.

Throughout the year, there are many events in Dublin that showcase local art, and this could not be accomplished without the help of organizations like the Dublin Arts Collective.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Proclamation
14 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month”
WHEREAS, this year’s Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month of April is the 6th annual statewide celebration first established by the California legislature in 2019; and
WHEREAS, arts inspire discovery, lifelong learning, and joy; and WHEREAS, culture creates connections and strengthens community; and WHEREAS, creativity sparks innovation and positive change; and WHEREAS, the Dublin Arts Collective and the City of Dublin work in partnership with the efforts to advance the arts through programs, services and the community-building initiatives such as the High Life Youth Art Exhibit, St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Splatter Festival, and Farmers Market; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin Arts Collective partners locally with the Alameda County Arts Commission, and City-level arts partnerships, and the arts education initiative CREATE Alameda County, to advance the arts and creativity in our county; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin recognizes that arts, culture and creativity strengthen student success and lifelong learning, support social and racial equity, and bring joy to our community while inspiring connections; and WHEREAS, this collective work at the local level and throughout the state encourages social justice, uplifts our community, and changes our lives for the better.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim April 2024 as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month in the City of Dublin and encourages everyone to celebrate the power of the arts in our community.

DATED: April 16, 2024

Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Sherry Hu
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Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston Councilmember Kashef Qaadri Attachment 1
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Agenda Item 3.4
DATE: April 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fair Housing Month Proclamation
Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will present the Fair Housing Month Proclamation.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Present the Proclamation.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

DESCRIPTION:

This April, Fair Housing Month is celebrated across the nation. On April 11, 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act of 1968 as a follow up to the Civic Rights Act of 1964.

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status. It also emphasizes equality in housing to enable all persons the opportunity to obtain safe and quality housing of their choice.

The City of Dublin reaffirms its commitment to ending housing discrimination by celebrating National Fair Housing Month.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted.

ATTACHMENTS:
1) Fair Housing Month Proclamation
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A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Fair Housing Month”
WHEREAS, the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968 enshrined into federal law the goal of eliminating racial segregation and ending housing discrimination in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin; and WHEREAS, fair housing is a positive community good, benefitting the environment and our social fabric; and WHEREAS, economic stability, community health, and human relations in all communities are improved by diversity and integration; and WHEREAS, Fair Housing is integral to the ethical commitment of members of the National Association of REALTORS® and the Bay East Association of REALTORS® and is critical to the ability of all real estate professionals to serve their clients, customers and communities; and WHEREAS, acts of housing discrimination and barriers to equal housing opportunity are repugnant to a common sense of decency and fairness.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim April 202 4 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Dublin and promotes an inclusive community committed to fair housing and to promote appropriate activities by private and public entitie s intended to provide or advocate for equal housing opportunities for all residents and prospective residents.

DATED: April 16, 2024

Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Sherry Hu
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Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston Councilmember Kashef Qaadri 18 STAFF REPORT

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Agenda Item 5.1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the April 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the minutes of the April 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

DESCRIPTION:

The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the April 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted.

ATTACHMENTS:
1) April 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
DATE: April 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of April 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Prepared by: Marsha Moore, MMC, City Clerk
19 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: April 2, 2024

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 2, 2024
The following are minutes of the actions taken by the City of Dublin City Council. A full video recording of the meeting with the agenda items indexed and time stamped is available on the City’s website at:https://dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings
Pursuant to AB 2449, Vice Mayor Hu attended the Regular Meeting remotely for ‘just cause’ due to a potentially contagious illness that prevented her from attending in person. All votes during the remote session were conducted by roll call vote.

REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin City Council was held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in the City Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, by Mayor Hernandez. 1) CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Status
Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Present
Dr. Sherry Hu, Vice Mayor Present via Zoom
Jean Josey, Councilmember Present
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Present
Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember Present
2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Hu announced she was participating remotely for ‘just cause’due to a contagious illness.
3) PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3.1) East Bay SPCA 150th Anniversary and National Pet Care for All Day Proclamation
The City Council presented a proclamation for the East Bay SPCA’s 150th Anniversary and National Pet Care for All Day.

Attachment 1
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3.2) Presentation from the Office of Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan The City Council received a legislative update presentation from the Office of Rebecca Bauer- Kahan, Assemblymember for the 16th District.
4) PUBLIC COMMENT
Tim Sbranti provided public comment.

Nivi Jain provided public comment.

Andy Breen provided public comment.

Zachary Graham provided public comment.

M. Felchbaum provided public comment.

Molly Conger provided public comment.
5) CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Josey recused herself from item 5.3 due to holding her mayoral campaign kickoff at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 595 facility.

5.1) Approved the March 15 and 19, 2024 Special City Council Meetings and March 19, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.

5.2) Received the Annual Fire Inspection Compliance - SB1205 Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

5.3) Adopted Resolution No. 21-24 titled, “Approving a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement Between the City of Dublin and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 595.”

5.4) Adopted Resolution No. 22-24 titled, “Approving the Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of Dublin and Keyser Marston Associates, Inc.”
On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, except for item 5.5, with Councilmember Josey recusing herself from item 5.3.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri

5.5) Amendment to Agreement with Anchor for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services.

This item was pulled from the consent calendar by Councilmember Qaadri for clarifying questions.

On a motion by Councilmember Qaadri and seconded by Councilmember McCorriston, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-24 titled, “Approving an Amendment to the Agreement with Anchor for OnCall Construction Management and Inspection Services.”
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
SECOND: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
6) PUBLIC HEARING

6.1) Weed and Combustible Refuse Abatement Order
The City Council conducted the public hearing in accordance with Resolution 06-24 (adopted February 6, 2024) declaring that there is a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible debris growing and accumulating upon the streets, sidewalks, and property in the City of Dublin.

Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing.

Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor Hernandez closed the Public Hearing.

On a motion by Councilmember McCorriston, seconded by Mayor Hernandez, and by unanimous vote, the City Council directed staff to continue the weed abatement process.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
SECOND: Melissa Hernandez, Mayor
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
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7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.1) Approval of the City’s Two-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26
The City Council received a report and considered approval of the City’s Two-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The Strategic Plan included the City’s Mission, Vision, and Values as well as strategies and objectives to guide the City’s work for the next two years.

Mayor Hernandez opened the public comment period.

Upon receiving no public comment, Mayor Hernandez closed the public comment period.

On a motion by Councilmember Josey, seconded by Councilmember Qaadri, and by unanimous vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-24 titled, “Approving the Two- Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26.” RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Jean Josey, Councilmember
SECOND: Kashef Qaadri, Councilmember
AYES: Hernandez, McCorriston, Josey, Hu, Qaadri
8) NEW BUSINESS – None.
9) CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
The City Council and Staff provided brief information-only reports, including committee reports and reports related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234).

By consensus the City Council directed Staff to report back regarding AB1033 and what it would mean for the City of Dublin.
23 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 2, 2024
10) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:04 PM.

Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL

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Agenda Item 5.2
DATE: April 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports, Approving Preliminary Engineer’s Reports, and Appointing a Time and Place for Hearing Protests for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1 Prepared by: Julius Pickney, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will consider directing preparation of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Engineer’s Reports, approving the preliminary Fiscal Year 2024-25 Engineer's Reports, and scheduling a public hearing date of May 7, 2024, for the five assessment districts.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Take the following actions: 1) Adopt the Resolution Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1; and 2) Adopt the Resolution Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Reports and Appointing a Time and Place for Hearing Protests for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The cost of preparing the Engineer's Reports is included in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and is paid by each respective assessment district. A summary of revenues, expenditures, and balances of each district is shown in the following table.
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SUMMARY OF PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PROJECTED FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 REVENUES & EXPENDITURES ST. LIGHT
1983-1

STAGECOACH

LANDSCAPE
1983-2

DOUGHERTY

LANDSCAPE
1986-1

SANTARITA

LANDSCAPE
1997-1

EAST DUBLIN
ST. LIGHT
1999-1
PROJECTED REVENUE $327,670 $133,846 $215,114 $406,680 $377,146

ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURES ($424,306) ($97,226) ($108,863) ($363,147) ($397,429)

TRANSFER FROM

CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENT FUND
$96,636 ($36,620) ($106,251) ($43,533) $20,283

BALANCE TO
RESERVES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

RESERVES BALANCE

ESTIMATED

BEGINNING
BALANCE1
$661,004 $329,495 $688,866 $1,346,270 $574,779

RESERVE TRANSFER

TO CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENT
FUND
($96,636) $36,620 $106,251 $43,533 ($20,283)

TRANSFER OUT FOR
CIP $0 $0 $0 $0 ($42,000)

PROJECTED ENDING

BALANCE FISCAL
YEAR 2024-25
$564,368 $366,115 $795,117 $1,389,803 $512,496
1The Fund Balances shown in the table above represent amounts held for both operating reserves and capital replacement.

DESCRIPTION:

The procedure for establishing annual maintenance assessments is governed by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, which is State Law codified in the Streets and Highways Code. The procedure requires that the City Council direct preparation of Engineer’s Reports and consider approval of those reports for the City of Dublin’s two street lighting maintenance assessment districts and the three landscaping and lighting districts for Fiscal Year 2024-25, as described on the following pages. The City Council must also consider setting a public hearing date to hear any protests prior to approving the levy of assessments in each district. Staff proposes the public hearing to be on May 7, 2024, in the City Council Chamber at 7p.m., located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin.

The five assessment districts formed under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 are briefly described below. More detailed information about each district, including a map showing the boundary of each district, can be found in Attachments 3 through 7. 26

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Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1
This District was established to replace the County Service Area, which had paid maintenance and energy costs for public streetlights within the City of Dublin. The boundary of this assessment district encompasses the entire City, except for the Dublin Ranch area, the Clifton Park development in the western hills, Tracts 7067, 8024, 8073 and 8074, the Jordan Ranch development, the Boulevard development, the Tassajara Hills development, and the Francis Ranch development. The City Council approved formation of this District on August 2, 1983, with the initial assessment in the 1984-1985 tax year.

The maximum assessment allowed under the authorizing documents is $19.34 per unit for residential uses and $106.37 per acre for commercial uses. The maximum assessment has been levied since Fiscal Year 2007-08. There is no provision in the formation documents to increase the per unit levy. As noted in the Engineer’s Report any increase would require the approval of the property owners subject to the assessment.

In Fiscal Year 2024-25, there is an increase in the budgeted electricity costs. One major reason for the increase in the budgeted electricity costs is attributed to the recent increases in PG&E rates. In Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Fiscal Year 2025-26, District costs are projected to exceed annual revenues, resulting in a draw on District fund balance to fund the annual District costs. Since there is no authorized annual escalator for the assessment rates, if the District costs continue at this level or increase, the District may need to continue drawing from available fund balance in future years. It is projected the District has sufficient fund balance to cover costs through Fiscal Year 2026-27.

The proposed assessment amount for Fiscal Year 2024-25 remains the same as Fiscal Year 2023- 24, as shown below.

Citywide Streetlight Assessments (District 1983-1)
PropertyType
Current
Fiscal Year
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2024-25
Annual
Change
Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) $19.34 $19.34 $0
Commercial Per Acre $106.37 per acre $106.37 per acre $0 Landscaping and Lighting District 1983-2 (Stagecoach Road) This District provides funds for the maintenance of certain landscape improvements in the Dublin Hills Estates and Amador Lakes developments along Stagecoach Road. The District's boundaries include all of Tract 4719 and cover the 150-unit single-family Dublin Hills Estates development and the Amador Lakes development. The City Council approved formation of this District on January 23, 1984, with the initial assessment in the 1985-86 tax year.

The District is responsible for the maintenance of the Stagecoach Road landscaping and the interior slope landscaping within Tract 4719. The spread of assessments assigns 61.6% of the total assessment to the single-family homes of Dublin Hills Estates and 38.4% to the Amador 27

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Lakes Apartments. Details related to the budgeted expenditures can be found within the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Preliminary Engineer’s Report.

The assessment methodology approved in Fiscal Year 2003-04 by property owners in the District includes an escalation clause that allows for adjustments to the assessment according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the utility cost increases. These factors are updated in the Engineer’s Report on an annual basis. The maximum assessment in the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 is $520.93 per single family residence and $88.08 per multi-family residence.

The City can elect to levy at or less than the maximum based on available reserve funds and the budgeted costs for District expenditures.

The proposed assessment amount for Fiscal Year 2024-25 was increased 2.33% over the Fiscal Year 2023-24 amount and is currently at the maximum assessment amount for Fiscal Year 2024- 25 to fund the budget and the need for irrigation repairs. The proposed assessment amount for Fiscal Year 2024-25 is shown below.

Stagecoach Road Assessments (District 1983-2)
PropertyType
Current
Fiscal Year
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2024-25
Annual
Change
Dublin Hills Estate - Single Family Homes $509.06 $520.93 $11.87 Amador Lakes - Apt/Condominiums $86.08 $88.08 $2.00
Landscaping and Lighting District 1986-1 (Villages at Willow Creek) This District was formed with the initial assessment in the 1987-88 tax year and encompasses the Villages at Willow Creek development off Dougherty Road and north of Amador Valley Boulevard.

The surrounding homes are apartment complexes, condominiums, and the 145-unit single-family development (Ridgecreek).

The work performed by this District includes litter pickup, maintenance of sound walls, and landscaping along Dougherty Road between Amador Valley Boulevard and Fall Creek Road, along Amador Valley Boulevard between Dougherty Road and Wildwood Road, and along Wildwood Road, Fall Creek Road, Shady Creek Drive, and Willow Creek Drive. Landscaping within the condominium and apartment developments is the responsibility of the homeowners' association or property owners for those individual developments. The landscaping along and within the Alamo Creek channel area is not included in the assessment district as it is the responsibility of the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Zone 7). The Fiscal Year 2024-25 assessments are expected to pay for the ongoing maintenance and utility costs associated with the District. Details related to the budgeted expenditures can be found within the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Preliminary Engineer’s Report.

The assessment methodology approved in 2001 by property owners in the District includes an escalation clause that allows for adjustments to the assessment according to the CPI and the utility cost increases. These factors are updated in the Engineer’s Report on an annual basis. The maximum assessment in the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 is $314.83 per single 28

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family residence, $157.42 per multi-family residence, and $1,259.32 for commercial property.

The proposed assessment amount for Fiscal Year 2024-25 was increased 1.95% over the Fiscal Year 2023-24 amount to and is currently at the maximum assessment amount for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to fund the budget. The proposed assessment amount for Fiscal Year 2024-25 is shown below.

Villages at Willow Creek Assessments (District 1986-1)
PropertyType
Current
Fiscal Year
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2024-25
Annual
Change
Single Family Homes $308.82 $314.83 $6.01
Amador Lakes - Apt/Condominiums $154.41 $157.42 $3.01
Commercial $1,235.28 $1,259.32 $24.04
Landscaping and Lighting District 1997-1 (Santa Rita Area) This District was formed in 1996 at the request of the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority. The initial assessment was levied in Fiscal Year 1997-98. The area covered by this District is bound by Gleason Drive on the north, Interstate 580 on the south, Arnold Road on the west, and Tassajara Road on the east.

The District maintains portions of roadside landscaping for Dublin Boulevard, Hacienda Drive, Central Parkway, Arnold Road, Tassajara Road (westerly portion), and Gleason Drive. The District also maintains the trail and landscaping along the Tassajara Creek channel. Median landscape maintenance is not included in this District.

As provided in the Engineer’s Report, individual lots in residential subdivisions are assessed based on density. The original Engineer’s Report for this District provided for an initial maximum assessment of $710.00 per acre, which could be increased annually based on the change in the CPI as well as actual increases in the cost of utilities. This maximum allowable assessment is updated in the Engineer’s Report on an annual basis. The maximum assessment per acre in the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 is $1,731.91 per acre.

Although the assessment district formula establishes a maximum cost that can be levied, based on planned expenditures in the District, the proposed assessment amount for Fiscal Year 2024-25 remains the same as Fiscal Year 2023-24, as shown below.

Santa Rita Area Assessments (District 1997-1)
PropertyType
Current
Fiscal Year
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2024-25
Annual
Change
California Creekside Single‐Family Residential $128.52 $128.52 $0.00 California Brookside Multi‐Family Residential $55.69 $55.69 $0.00 Summer Glen ‐ Richmond American (North) Lots $112.54 $112.54 $0.00 Summer Glen ‐ Richmond American (South) Lots $123.85 $123.85 $0.00 29

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Summer Glen ‐ Kaufman & Broad Lots $172.36 $172.36 $0.00 Summer Glen ‐ Pulte Lots $216.24 $216.24 $0.00
Dublin Greene Tract 7084 Single Family Residential $136.13 $136.13 $0.00 Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Single Family Residential $102.50 $102.50 $0.00 Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Condominiums $53.43 $53.43 $0.00 Other Parcels Including Retail, Office, and Industrial $903.85 $903.85 $0.00 Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1 (Dublin Ranch) This District funds the electric energy, maintenance, and repair costs associated with street lighting that has been installed in the Dublin Ranch area and Tracts 7067, 7586, 8024, 8073, 8074, 8102 and 8563. The City Council approved formation of this District on June 1, 1999, with the initial assessment in the 1999-2000 tax year.

The District also includes a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) reserve set aside to pay for improvement projects outside normal operation and maintenance costs, such as painting a portion of the decorative streetlight poles within the District. Currently, the CIF is being used to complete a project to upgrade the existing decorative lights to more energy-efficient LED lights.

The assessment methodology in the original Engineer’s Report for this District includes an escalation clause that allows for adjustments to the assessment according to the CPI and utility cost increases. These factors are updated in the Engineer’s Report on an annual basis. The maximum assessment in the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 adjusted by the approved adjustment formula is $79.71 per single family residence and $438.42 per acre for commercial parcels. The City can levy less or at the maximum based on available reserve funds and the budgeted costs for District expenditures.

The proposed assessment amount for Fiscal Year 2024-25 was increased 9.30% over the Fiscal Year 2023-24 amount, as shown below.

Dublin Ranch Street Lighting Assessments (District 1999-1) PropertyType Current
Fiscal Year
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2024-25
Annual
Change
Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) $38.03 $41.57 $3.54
Commercial Per Acre $209.15 $228.62 $19.47
Upon City Council adoption of the resolution approving the respective Preliminary Engineer’s Reports, a public hearing will be held on May 7, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. on the proposed assessments.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer's Reports for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986- 1, Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1 2) Resolution Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Reports and Appointing a Time and Place for Hearing Protests for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1997- 1, and Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1
3) Preliminary Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1 4) Preliminary Engineer's Report for Landscaping and Lighting District 1983-2 5) Preliminary Engineer's Report for Landscaping and Lighting District 1986-1 6) Preliminary Engineer's Report for Landscaping and Lighting District 1997-1 7) Preliminary Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1 31 Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. XX – 24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORTS FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1983-1, LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 1983-2, LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 1986-1, LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 1997-1, AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1999-1 WHEREAS, on August 2, 1983, by its Resolution No. 38-83, the City Council ordered the formation of and levied the first assessment within the City of Dublin Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1983-1 (“the District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing at Section 22500 of the California Streets and Highways Code) (hereinafter, “the Act”); and
WHEREAS, on January 23, 1984, by its Resolution No. 11-84, the City Council initiated proceedings, and by Resolution No. 10-84, ordered the formation of City of Dublin Landscape and Lighting District No. 1983-2 (“the District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing at Section 22500 of the California Streets and Highways Code) (hereinafter, “the Act”); and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 1986, by its Resolution No. 128-86, the City Council initiated proceedings, and by Resolution No. 129-86, ordered the formation of City of Dublin Landscape and Lighting District No. 1986-1 (“the District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing at Section 22500 of the California Streets and Highways Code) (hereinafter, “the Act”); and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 1996, by its Resolution No. 94-96, the City Council initiated proceedings, and by Resolution No. 115-96, ordered the formation of City of Dublin Landscape and Lighting District No. 1997-1 (“the District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing at Section 22500 of the California Streets and Highways Code) (hereinafter, “the Act”); and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 1999, by its Resolution No. 37-99, the City Council initiated proceedings, and by Resolution No. 153-99, ordered the formation of City of Dublin Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1999-1 (“the District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing at Section 22500 of the California Streets and Highways Code) (hereinafter, “the Act”); and
WHEREAS, Section 22620 et seq of the Act provides for the levy of annual assessments after formation of the Districts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby designates the City Engineer, or their designee, as Engineer for purposes of preparing and filing with the Clerk a written report in accordance with Section 22565 et seq of the Act; said Engineer is hereby directed to apportion said assessments in accordance to the benefits received from said improvements by the lots , pieces and parcels of land within the District , and said Engineer is hereby directed to accomplish such preparation and filing forthwith. 32 Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/24 Page 2 of 2 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
33 Attachment 2
Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. XX – 24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORTS AND APPOINTING A TIME AND

PLACE FOR HEARING PROTETS FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1983-1, LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 1983-2, LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 1986-1, LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 1997-1, AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1999-1
WHEREAS, by its Resolution, directing preparation of annual reports for City of Dublin Street Lighting Maintenance Districts and Landscape and Lighting Districts (the "Districts"), the City Council designated the City Engineer, or their designee, as Engineer of Work and ordered said Engineer to make and file a report in writing in accordance with and pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, said Engineer of Work has made and filed with the City Clerk preliminary reports in writing as called for in said Resolution and under and pursuant to said Act, which reports have been presented to this Council for consideration; and WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered said reports and finds that each and every part of said reports is sufficient and that said reports neither require nor should be modified in any respect.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3 OF THE ACT, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: That the Engineer's estimate of the itemized and total costs and expenses of the acquisition of improvements and maintaining said improvements and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith, as contained in said reports be, and each of them are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed by the City Council.

Section 2: That the diagrams showing the assessment districts, description of the improvements to be acquired and maintained, and the boundaries and dimensions of the respective lots and parcels of land within said Districts, as contained in said reports be, and it is hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed by the City Council.

Section 3: That the assessment of the total amount of the cost and expenses of the proposed maintenance of said improvements be apportioned upon the several lots and parcels of land in said Districts in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and parcels, respectively, from said maintenance, and of the expenses incidental thereto, as contained in said reports be, and they are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed by the City Council.

Section 4: The City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the Annual Levy of the Districts pursuant to the Act, over and including the land within the District boundaries, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the annual costs of the improvements. The City Council finds that the public’s best interest requires such levy and collection. 34 Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/24 Page 2 of 3 Section 5: The boundaries of the Districts are described as the boundaries previously defined in the formation and annexation documents of the Districts, within the boundaries of the City of Dublin, within the County of Alameda, State of California.

Section 6: The improvements within the Districts may include, operation, maintenance, acquisition and servicing of street lighting, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities within the boundaries of the Districts. Services provided include all necessary service, operations, administration, and maintenance required to keep the improvements in a satisfactory operating condition.

Section 7: For Fiscal Year 2024-2025, the proposed assessments are outlined in the Engineer’s Reports which details any changes or increases in the annual assessment.

Section 8: The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public Hearing annually concerning the levy of assessments for the Districts in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.

Section 9: The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of said hearing to all property owners in the Districts by causing the publishing of this Resolution once in a local newspaper published and circulated in the City, not less than ten (10) days before the date of the Public Hearing, and by posting a copy of this Resolution in official posting locations customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the Public Hearing, or having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection and a protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by such property owner. At the Public Hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard.

Section 10: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on Street Lighting Maintenance District 1983-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2, Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1, Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1, and Street Lighting Maintenance District 1999-1, and these matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as feasible in the City Council Chamber, located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin.

Section 11: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such hearing as provided by law.
{Signatures on the following page}
35 Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/24 Page 3 of 3 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
36 Street Lighting Maintenance
District No. 1983-1
Fiscal Year 2024-25
Preliminary Engineer’s Report
April 16, 2024
Attachment 3
37 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS i

Table of Contents

Page No.

Certificate ......................................................................................... ii Section I - Introduction ..................................................................... 1 Section II – Engineer’s Report ......................................................... 3 Part A – Plans and Specifications ......................................... 5 Part B – Estimate of Cost ...................................................... 7 Part C – Assessment District Diagram ................................ 12 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments ............ 14 Part E - Assessment Roll .................................................... 19

38 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 CERTIFICATE ii

ENGINEER'S REPORT

CITY OF DUBLIN
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1983-1
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Dublin City Council pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Section 22500 et al of the California Streets and Highways Code. The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.

Dated: March 25, 2024 By:

Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.

RCE # 83709

39 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 INTRODUCTION 1 SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

The City of Dublin (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Dublin Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1983-1 (“District”) to maintain the public street lighting improvements. The District was initially formed in 1983 to provide a dedicated source of funding for the ongoing maintenance of street lighting improvements within the boundaries of the District.

The assessments a nd m ethod of a pportionment des cribed in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment e ngineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was formed.

General Description of the District

The District was created in 1983 to replace the County of Alameda Lighting Service Area within the City of Dublin and to fund the ma intenance and servicing costs for the City’s street lighting system. In Fiscal Year 1995-96, the City of Dublin acqui red the PG&E owned streetlights within the District to reduce maintenance costs. The District includes all parcels that were within the County of Alameda Lighting Service Area which includes all parcels within the City except for Dublin Ranch; the Clifton Park development in the western hills; Tracts 7067, 8024, 8073 and 8074; the Jordan Ranch development; the Tassajara Hills development; and the Francis Ranch development.

A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is provided in Part C of this Report.

Compliance with the California Constitution

Assessments a re levied an nually w ithin the District p ursuant to t he Landscape a nd Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”). A ll assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are compliant with the provisions of the C alifornia Constitution A rticle XIIID ( “Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996. Pur suant to Article X IIID Section 5, certain existing assessments a re exem pt from the substa ntive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4. Specifically, Article XIIID Section 5(a) exempted:

“Any assessment imposed exclusiv ely to finance the ca pital costs or maintenance and operat ion expenses for sidewalks, streets, sew ers, water, flood control, drainage systems or vec tor co ntrol. Subsequent increases in such assessme nts shall be subject to the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4.”

40 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 INTRODUCTION 2 The City has determined t hat the annual assessments o riginally established for the District w ere for the maint enance and operat ion of streetlights w ithin the publ ic st reet rights-of-way. As such , pur suant to Article XIIID Section 5 (a), the pre –existing assessment amou nt has been exempted from the proc edural requirem ents of Artic le XIIID S ection 4 since t he amount of the assessment has not increased since the passage of Proposition 218.

Any future increase in the assessment ra te or substa ntial changes in the services provided wo uld require that the Distr ict be brought into com pliance w ith a ll the requirements of Article XIIID a nd w ould require the approval of the property o wners subject to the assessment based u pon a mailed ballot w hich would be sent to each property owner.

Summary of District

A summary of the assessments to be levied for each property type are shown in the table below. The estimated expenditures are anticipated to exceed the projected revenues in Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 . Transfers from the available fund balance is anticipated to be required to pay the annual operation and maintenance costs in Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26. S hould expenditures continue to exceed the annual assessment revenue, transfers from the available fund balances will be required annually. Should annual transfers continue to be required to cover annual expenditures, the fund balance will be drawn upon and depleted in future years . Should this circumstance occur, t his may require a significant reduction in service levels in future years so that expenditures match assessment revenues or the City will need to contribute to the District from other available funds or increase the current assessment rate by receiving approval by property owners within the District.

Property Type Assessment Rate
Single Family Residential (SFR) $19.34 per Parcel
Condominium $19.34 per Parcel
Duplex, Multi
‐
Family Residential $38.68 per Parcel
Triplex, Multi
‐
Family Residential $58.02 per Parcel
Fourplex, Multi
‐
Family Residential $77.36 per Parcel
Apartments, Multi
‐
Family Residential $116.04 per Parcel
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional $106.37 per Acre
Vacant Commercial/Industrial/Institutional $53.18 per Acre Rural $9.67 per Parcel
Exempt, Cemeteries, Common Open Space $0.00 per Parcel
TABLE 1: ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED
Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1983-1
41 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 ENGINEER’S REPORT 3 SECTION II

ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 SECTION 22500
THROUGH 22679 OF THE CALIFORNIA

STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE

CITY OF DUBLIN

STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1983-1
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 22500), and in accordance with the Resolution of Intention, adopted by the City Council of the City of Dublin on April 16, 202 4, I, Eduardo Espinoza, the duly appointed Engineer of Work, Assessment Engineer for the City of Dublin Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1983-1 (the “District”) submit the following Report, consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this, Section II (Engineer’s Report), which consists of five (5) parts as follows:

PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin and are incorporated herein by reference.

PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST

This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be maintained for Fiscal Year 2024-25, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith.

The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin.

PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM

This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin.

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STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 ENGINEER’S REPORT 4 The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Report.

PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each parcel’s land use classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received.

PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL

This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dublin and is incorporated in this Report. The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.

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STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 5 PART A

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The District provides for the continued installation, maintenance, and servicing of street lighting improvement s within the public right-of-way which provide special benefit to parcels and properties within the District.

As generally defined in the 1972 Act, maintenance and servicing of the street lighting improvements may include one or any combination of the following:

1) The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to streetlights and traffic signals.
2) The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof; including but not limited to, grading, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
3) The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing including the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including, but not limited to:
a) Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements; b) Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation, repair or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities;
c) The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti;
d) Electric current or energy, gas, or other agent for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.
4) Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
a) The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
b) The costs of printing, advertising, and publishing, posting, and mailing of notices;
c) Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; d) Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; e) Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements; and,
f) Costs asso ciated with any elect ions held f or t he approval of a new or increased assessment.

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STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6 Pursuant to the 1972 Act:

"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. "Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other illumin ating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.

Drawings showing the specific locations of the improvements are on file in the City’s Public Works Department and are made a part of this report by reference.

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STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS

7 PART B

ESTIMATE OF COSTS

All public streetlights and o ther eligible improvements within the District are maintained and serviced on a regular basis, using assessment revenues. Since the assessment rate cannot be increased, due to th e passage of Proposition 218 in 1996, assessment revenues have not always been sufficient to f und 100% of th e annual operations and maintenance costs of street lighting in past years. In years where the revenues were less than the costs to maintain the District improvements, the District transferred funds from the District’s existing fund balances to fund the shortfall in assessment revenues.

Although the District has seen an incr ease in revenue because of new development, the increases in costs have increased much more quickly than the increase in assessment revenue because of growth.

The proposed cost estimate for the District is sh own in Table 2. This includes an estimate of th e costs of utilities, o perations, services, a dministration, and ma intenance associated with the improvements, including a ll labor, personnel, equipment, materials, and administrative expenses for the next two (2) fiscal years . The summary also shows the estimated fund balance, and the projected contribution/(transfer) that will be required from the fund balance based upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue.

Projected cost estimates are also shown for two (2) fiscal years.

Th
e following describes the general services and costs shown in the cost estimate.

District Costs

Operating Supplies – The cost of supplies for ongoing maintenance and servicing of the street lighting improvements incl uding stre et light repair parts and the labor associ ated with performing the r epair work. In a ddition, a portion of this cost is set aside as a contingency amount for both large scheduled and unscheduled, but necessary repairs.

Contract with Alameda C ounty – The cos t of street light main tenance provided by the County of Alameda based on the current fiscal year contract.

California Street Light Association – T he cos t of St reet L ight Associa tion dues based on the relative number of streetlights within the District.

Utilities Electricity – The cost of streetlight electrical energy use, including miscellaneous utility charges.

Improvements (Not Building) – The cost of improvements (not building) includes costs associated with the maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation of authorized improvements.

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STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS

8 Miscellaneous Expenses – Costs that cannot easily be categorized i nto a ny of the other District Costs defined above.

Legal Notices – The cost of legal notices includes costs associated with preparation and publishing of any, and all required legal notices associated with the District.

District Administration – The costs of contracting with professionals to provide services specific to the annual levy administration, including preparation of t he Engineer’s Report, resolutions, and levy submittal to t he C ounty. T hese fe es can also include any additional administrative, legal, or engineering services specific to the District such as the cost to prepare and mail notices of the public meeting and hearing.

Public Works Administration – The cost of public works administration includes costs derived by the City’s Public Works Department or other department in relation to the administration and management of the District.

County Collection Fee – The cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the annual secured property tax bills. A lameda County charges 1.7% of the total amount levied.

Miscellaneous Costs and Collections/(Credits) Applied to Levy

Reserve Collection/(Transfer) – The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 4 Section 22569 (a), provides f or a District Re serve Fund for operations. Negative amounts shown for this cost estimate item represent transfers from t he Reserve F und that reduces the Balance to Levy. Maintaining a fully funded Operating Reserve eli minates the n eed for the City to transfer funds from non– District accounts to pa y f or operational expenses during the first ha lf of the Fiscal Year and provides the District with sufficient funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.

Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) – The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 5, beginning with Section 22660, provides for the Distri ct to esta blish by reso lution an assessment installment plan fo r proposed im provements and expe nditures that a re greater than can be conveniently raised from a single annual assessment. D epending on the nature of the planned i mprovements, the collection of funds necessary to complete the project may be collected over a period up to thirty years, but typically not more than five years. The funds co llected sha ll be accum ulated in a s eparate i mprovement fu nd commonly referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and are not consi dered part of the regular maintenance of the improvements or the Reserve Fund.

Because the money accu mulated in t he C apital I mprovement Fu nd is for a specific planned project (budgeted separately), the amount shown for this item in the annual cost estimate will typically be a positive number representing the amount being collected that year as part of the B alance to Levy. A negative num ber ( Transfer) should o nly occur after the project has been completed and excess fu nds are being credited back to the District’s regular accoun ts or such funds are needed to fund the annual operation and maintenance of the public improvements . The actual fund balances and expenditures for 47 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS

9 Capital Improvements are clearly identified under the Fund Balance Information section of the cost estimate.

Balance to Levy – This is the total amount to be collected f or the current fiscal year through the annual assessments (for special benefits). The Balance to Levy represents the sum of Total District (Direct and Administration) Costs, Reserve Fund Contributions or Transfers, Contributions from Other Revenue Sources, and the Contribution Replenishment (if any) . Only those costs related to the improvements identified as conferring special benefits to property within the District are levied and collected on the tax roll.

The following page shows the cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and 2025-26.

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STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS

10 Fiscal Year 2024-25
Cost Estimate
Projected
Fiscal Year 2025-26
Cost Estimate

DISTRICT REVENUES
Estimated Assessment Revenues 314,670$ 314,670$ Contributions from Other Revenue Sources 13,000$ 13,000$ Total District Revenues1 327,670$ 327,670$

DISTRICT COSTS
Operating Supplies 20,000$ 20,000$
Contract with Alameda County 95,000$ 95,000$ California Street Light Association 1,100$ 1,210$ Utilities - Electricity 294,170$ 308,879$ Improvements (Not Building) -$ -$ Miscellaneous -$ -$
Legal Notices 610$ 628$
District Administration 7,061$ 7,272$ Public Works Administration -$ -$ County Collection Fee 6,365$ 6,556$ Total District Costs 424,306$ 439,545$

MISCELLANEOUS COSTS AND COLLECTIONS/(CREDITS) APPLIED TO LEVY Reserve Collection/(Transfer) -$ 7,619$ Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) (96,636)$ (119,494)$ Total Miscellaneous Costs and Collections/(Credits) Applied to Levy (96,636)$ (111,875)$ Balance to Levy 314,670$ 314,670$
Variance Between Estimated Assessment Revenues and Balance to Levy -$ -$ Total As s es s ment Revenue at Maximum Rate 314,670$ 314,670$ Variance above/(below) Maximum Assessment Revenue -$ -$

FUND BALANCE INFORMATION
Beginning Operating Reserve Fund Balance (est. 7/1/24 and 7/1/25) 212,153$ 212,153$ Reserve Fund Adjustments -$ 7,619$ Transfer From/(To) Capital Improvement Fund -$ -$ Prior/Penalties/Public Damage -$ -$ Interest -$ -$
Ending Operating Reserve Fund Balance (est. 6/30/25 and 6/30/26) 212,153$ 219,772$ Beginning Capital Improvement Fund Balance (est. 7/1/24 and 7/1/25) 448,851$ 352,215$ Capital Imporvement Fund Adjustments (96,636)$ (119,494)$ Transfer From/(To) Reserve Fund -$ -$ Prior/Penalties/Public Damage -$ -$ Interest -$ -$
Ending Capital Improvement Fund Balance (est. 6/30/25 and 6/30/26) 352,215$ 232,721$ 1Total District Revenues includes the estimated assessment revenues for each fiscal year and contributions from other revenue sources such as interest earnings, etc.

Table 2: COST ESTIMA TE
Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1983-1
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STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS

11 Capital Improvement Projects

In addition to collecting funds annually for maintenance, funds are also allowed to be collected for capital improvement projects. Capital improvement projects generally include the repair and replacement of public improvements authorized to be maintained by the District. These funds are collected and often accumulated in a separate fund and are not considered to be a part of the regular maintenance of the improvements.

Following is a list of capital improvement projects the City plans to address utilizing District funds in the upcoming fiscal years and thereafter as funds allow.

Citywide Streetlight Replacement: As needed replacement of streetlights that are at the end of their service life or that have been damaged due to automobile accidents.

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STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 12 PART C

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM

The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The lines and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.

A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.

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STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 14 PART D

METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS

General

The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by a gencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which incl ude the construction, maintenance and servicing of public li ghts, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act f urther re quires that t he cost of these im provements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:

“The n et am ount to be assessed upon la nds within an assessment district m ay b e apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assess able l ots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be rece ived by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”

The formula used for calculating assess ments in the D istrict t herefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the im provements and se rvices provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4:

“No a
ssessment shall be imposed on any p arcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. O nly speci al benefits are assessab le, and an ag ency sh all separate the general benefits from the sp ecial benefits conf erred on a parcel.”

Benefit Analysis

Each of the i mprovements have been carefully reviewed by the City a nd the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits re ceived from t he improvements as determined at the time the District was established.

General B enefits — In reviewing each of the District improvements, the proximity of those improvements to both properties within the District and those outside the District, as well as the r easons for installing and constructing such improvements, it is evi dent that the improvements are solely the result o f developing properties w ithin t he District and the ongoing maintenance and o peration of these improvement s will directly a ffect t he properties wit hin the Distr ict. Although the improvements include public a reas, easements, rights-of-way, and other amenities available or visible to the public at large, the construction a nd installation of these im provements were o nly n ecessary for the development o f properties w ithin the District a nd were not r equired, nor necessarily desired by any properties or developments outside the District boundary and any public access or use of the improvements by others is in cid ental. Therefore, it has been 53 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 15 determined that the improvements a nd the ongoing maintenance, servicing and operation of those improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large, but clearly provide distinct and special benefits to properties within the District.

Special Benefits — The method of apportionment (method of assessment) outlined herein is based on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives special benefits from the improvements and the desirability and security of those properties as enhanced by the presence of public lighting near those properties.

The special benefits conferred on property from street lighting and other public lighting facilities include the convenience, safety, and security of property, improvements, and goods. Specifically:

1) Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection.

2) Increased nighttime safety on roads, streets, and public areas.

3) Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see.

4) Improved ingress and egress to property.

5) Reduced vandalism and other criminal acts and damage to improvements or property.

6) Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss.

The preceding special benefits contribute to the aesthetic value and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District and thereby provide a special enhancement of the properties. Furthermore, it has been determined that the lack of funding to properly service and maintain the District improvements w ould have a negative impact on the properties within the District.

All the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District.

Non-Assessable Properties — Within the boundaries of the District, there are several types of properties that are considered to receive no special benefit from the District improvements and are therefore not assessed. These parcels include:

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STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 16 1) Publicly owned parcels that are reserved as public open space or are developed as City parks for active recreation and are maintained and serviced by the District; 2) Publicly owned wetland parcels;
3) Certain public utility parcels;
4) Privately owned open space parcels; and
5) Privately owned "sliver" parcels that have resulted from a lot line adjustment with an a djacent larger pa rcel. The a djacent la rger pa rcels, of w hich these "sliver" parcels are a part, are assessed at the residential rate

Assessment Methodology

The spe cial b enefits receiv ed by each parcel w ithin the District a nd ea ch parcel’s proportional annual assessment a re calculated based on a formula that utilizes Equivalent Dwelling Units. The Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) method of apportionment establishes a proportional b enefit relationship between the various p arcels w ithin the District a nd the i mprovements m aintained by the District. T he typical single family residential parcel is a ssigned 1.00 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) since it represented more than 73% of the total parcels within the District.

EDUs are assigned to the other land uses based upon the pr operty’s development status, type of developm ent (County of A lameda land use code) and property size as shown in the table below. Parcels determined to be vacant will be assessed at a reduced rate of 50%, by multiplying the parcel’s assigned EDU factor by 0.5 (or 50%).

Single-Family Residential (SFR) — (County land use 1x) this la nd use i dentifies properties that are developed for single family residential use and are assigned a factor of 1.00 EDU per parcel. This is the base value that all other land use types are compared and weighted against (i.e., Equivalent Dwelling Unit “EDU”). This land use classification may i nclude, but is not limited to, l ots or parcels identified as s ingle-family residential homes, planned development (tract or townhouse t ype), and modular/manufactured single family residential units.

Property Type EDU Factor
Single Family Residential (SFR) 1.00 per Parcel
Condominium 1.00 per Parcel
Duplex, Multi
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Family Residential 2.00 per Parcel
Triplex, Multi
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Family Residential 3.00 per Parcel
Fourplex, Multi
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Family Residential 4.00 per Parcel
Apartments, Multi
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Family Residential 6.00 per Parcel
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional 5.50 per Acre
Vacant Commercial/Industrial/Institutional 2.75 per Acre Rural 0.50 per Parcel
Exempt, Cemeteries, Common Open Space 0.00 per Parcel
TABLE 3: ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1983-1
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STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 17 Condominium Unit — (County land use 73) this land use identifies properties that are subdivided residential parcels that have more than one residential unit developed on the property. This land use is assigned 1.00 EDU per unit.

Duplex, Multi-Family Resident ial — (County land use 22) this land use identifies properties that are developed for multi-family residential use and are assigned a factor of

2.00 EDU per parcel. This land use classification includes double or duplex units.

Triplex, Multi-Family Resid ential — (County land use 23) this land use identifies properties that are developed for multi-family residential use and are assigned a factor of

3.00 EDU per parcel. This land use classification includes triplex units; or double or duplex units together with a single-family home.

Fourplex, Multi-Family Residential — (County land use 24) this land use identifies properties that are developed for multi-family residential use and are assigned a factor of

4.00 EDU per parcel. This land use classification includes four living units; a fourplex, a triplex and a single-family home, two doubles or duplexes, or a combination thereof.

Apartment Complex, Multi-Family Residential — (County land use 7x, except 73) This land use identifies properties that are developed for multi-family residential use of five (5) or more units and are assigned a f actor of 6.00 EDU per parcel. This land use classification may include, but is not limited to, lots or parcels identified as vacant apartment land capable of supporting 5 or more units, residential property converted to 5 or more units, cooperatives, restricted income properties, fraternities, sororities, church homes, multiple residential (5 or more units), and residential high-rise (7 or more units).

Commercial — (County land use 3x, 8x, 9x) this land use identifies properties that are considered improved for commercial use and are assigned a factor of 5.50 EDU per gross acre. This land use classification may include, but is not limited to, lots or parcels identified as car washes, commercial garages, automotive dealerships, parking lots, parking garages, service stations, funeral homes, nursing or boarding homes, hospitals, hotels/motels, banks, medical-dental, single and multi-story office buildings, commercial land, department stores, discount stores, restaurants, shopping centers, or supermarkets.

Industrial — (County land use 4x) this land use identifies properties that are developed for industrial use and are assigned a factor of 5.50 EDU per gross acre. This land use classification may include, but is not limit ed to lots, or parcels identified as vacant industrial land, warehouses, light and heavy industrial, nurseries, sand and gravel quarries, salt ponds, trucking and distribution ter minals, wrecking yards, and miscellaneous industrial.

Institutional — (County land use 6x, except 65) this land use identifies properties that are developed for institutional use and are assigned a factor of 5.50 EDU per gross acre.

This land use classification may include, but is not limited to, lots or parcels identified as vacant land that is a necessary part of an instit utional property, improved government- owned property, low income housing (secured P.I.’s only), golf courses, private schools, churches, lodge-halls, clubhouses, and other institutional properties.

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STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 18 Rural Property — (County land use 5x) this land use identifies pr operties that are defined as rural lands and are assigned a factor of 0.50 EDU per parcel. This land use classification may include, but is not limited to, lots or parcels identified as rural residential home sites, one or more mobile homes on rural home sites, rural property with significant commercial or industrial use, property used for agriculture (more than 10 acres), rural land in transition to higher land use classification, and rural land under non- renewal of the Williamson Act.

Exempt Property, Cemeteries & Common Open Space — (County land use 0, 03-05, 65) this land use identifies properties that are exempt from assessment and are assigned

0.00 EDU. This land use classification may include, but is not limited to, lots or parcels identified as exempt public agencies; property leased or owned by public utilities, cemeteries, and planned development common areas.
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STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 1983-1 ASSESSMENT ROLL

19 PART E

ASSESSMENT ROLL

The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, are on file under separate cover with the City Clerk. Furthermore, the description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Alameda and those records are, by reference, part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each parcel shown in the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel, and subdivision of land within the District, are inclusive of the parcels as shown on the Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Maps as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention, and shall include subsequent subdivisions, lot line adjustments or parcel changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Alameda County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of land within the District.

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District No. 1983-2
Fiscal Year 2024-25
Preliminary Engineer’s Report
April 16, 2024
Attachment 4
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 TABLE OF CONTENTS i

Table of Contents

Page No.

Certificate ......................................................................................... ii Section I - Introduction ..................................................................... 1 Section II – Engineer’s Report ......................................................... 3 Part A – Plans and Specifications ......................................... 5 Part B – Estimate of Cost ...................................................... 7 Part C – Assessment District Diagram ................................ 11 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments ............ 13 Part E - Assessment Roll .................................................... 18

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 CERTIFICATE
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ENGINEER'S REPORT

CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1983-2
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Dublin City Council pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Section 22500 et al of the California Streets and Highways Code. The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.

Dated: March 25, 2024 By:

Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.

RCE # 83709

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 INTRODUCTION 1 SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

The City of Dublin (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Dublin Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1983- 2 (“District”) to maintain the landscaping and irrigation improvements within the District.

The assessments and methods of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was formed.

General Description of the District

The District was initially formed in 1983 to provide a dedicated source of funding for the ongoing maintenance of street landscaping within Tract 4719. The District originally included the maintenance of Stagecoach Park and the landscaping along Stagecoach Road north of the City Limit; however, those improvements are no longer funded by the District. Currently, the District includes only the roadway landscaping along Stagecoach Road and on the "interior slopes" (Coral Way and Agate Way) within the Dublin Hills Estates development.

The maintenance cost of Stagecoach Park, as well as the undeveloped Dougherty Hills Park, is paid by the City through the Park Maintenance Operating Budget and is not a part of this Assessment District.

A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is provided in Part C of this Report.

Compliance with the California Constitution

Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”).

All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 INTRODUCTION 2 Pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5, certain existing assessments were exempt from the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4. Specifically, Article XIIID Section 5(a) exempted:

“Any assessment imposed exclusively to finance the capital costs or maintenance and operation expenses for sidewalks, streets, sewers, water, flood control, drainage systems or vector control. Subsequent increases in such assessments shall be subject to the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4.”

The City determined that the annual assessments originally established for the District were for the maintenance and operation of landscaping within the public street rights -of-way or public easements.

However, in Fiscal Year 2003-04, the City conducted a public hearing that included a mailed ballot to all the property owners in this District proposing an increased assessment to maintain and replace certain landscaping improvements. In accordance with the requirements of Proposition 218, the property owners approved a 10% increase in assessment rates and the addition of an escalation clause for succeeding years that allows the maintenance cost to increase according to the Consumer Price Index and the utility cost to increase according to the actual cost of utilities.

Any future increase in the assessment rate more than the maximum allowable rate or substantial changes in the services provided would require the approval of the property owners subject to the assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each property owner pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID.

Summary of District

A summary of the assessments to be levied in Fiscal Year 2024-25 for each property type is shown in the table below.

Property Type Asse ssme nt Ra te
Single Family Residential (SFR) $520.93 per Parcel
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ulti Family Residential (MFR) $88.08 per Parcel/Unit
Exempt, Cemeteries, Common Open Space $0.00 per Parcel
TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1983-2
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 ENGINEER’S REPORT 3 SECTION II

ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 SECTION 22500 THROUGH 22679 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE

CITY OF DUBLIN

LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1983-2
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 22500), and in accordance with the Resolution of Intention, adopted by the City Council of the City of Dublin on April 16, 202 4, I , Eduardo Espinoza, the duly appointed Engineer of Work, Assessment Engineer for the City of Dublin Landscape and Lighting District No. 1983-2 (the “District”) submit the following Report, consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this, Section II, which consists of five (5) parts as follows:

PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin and are incorporated herein by reference.

PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST

This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be maintained for F iscal Year 2024-25, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith.

The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin.

PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM

This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 ENGINEER’S REPORT 4 The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Report.

PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS

This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each parcel’s land use classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received.

PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL

This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dublin and is incorporated in this Report. The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 5 PART A

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The District provides for the continued maintenance and servicing of the landscaping and irrigation improvements within the public right -of-way and public easement along Stagecoach Road between the limits of Amador Valley Boulevard and the northerly City Limit. In addition, the District also provides for the maintenance of the slopes, including landscaping and irrigation, within the public right-of-way for the slope areas along the rear of Lots 80 through 86, and 37 through 60 within Tract 4719.

As generally defined in the 1972 Act, maintenance and servicing of the improvements may include one or any combination of the following:

1) The installation or planting of landscaping. The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities. 2) The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof; including but not limit ed to, grading, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
3) The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing including the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including, but not limited to:
a. Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements; b. Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation, repair or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities
c. Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury;
d. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste; e. The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti;
f. Electric current or energy, gas, or other agent for the lighting or operation of any other improvements; and
g. Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.
4) Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
a. The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
b. The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting, and mailing of notices;
c. Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; d. Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; 66 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6 e. Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements; and
f. Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

Pursuant to the 1972 Act:

"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.

"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.

Drawings showing the specific locations of the improvements are on file in the City’s Public Works Department and are made a part of this report by reference.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 7 PART B

ESTIMATE OF COSTS

All landscape and other eligible improvements within the District are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. The proposed cost estimate for the District is shown on a following page herein. This includes an estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration, and maintenance associated with the improvements, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials, and administrative expenses. The summary also shows the estimated fund balance, and the projected contribution/ (transfer) based upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue. Projected cost estimates are also shown for the next two (2) fiscal years.

The following describes the general services and costs shown in the cost estimate.

District Costs

Maintenance Landscape – The cost of maintenance and repair of the landscaping and open space areas within the District.

Utilities Water – The cost of furnishing water for maintenance of landscape and irrigation systems within the District.

Utilities Electricity – The cost of electricity for maintenance of landscape, powering of irrigation systems, and entry lighting within the District.

Miscellaneous Expenses – Costs that cannot easily be categorized into any of the other District Costs defined above.

Legal Notices – The cost of legal notices includes costs associated with preparation and publishing of any, and all required legal notices associated with the District.

District Administration – The costs of contracting with professionals to provide services specific to the annual levy administration, including preparation of the Engineer’s Report, resolutions, and levy submittal to the County. These fees can also include any additional administrative, legal, or engineering services specific to the District such as the cost to prepare and mail notices of the public meeting and hearing.

Public Works Administration – The cost of public works administration includes costs derived by the City’s Public Works Department or other department in relation to the administration and management of the District.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 8 County Collection Fee – The cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the annual secured property tax bills. Alameda County charges 1.7% of the total levy amount.

Miscellaneous Costs and Collections/(Credits) Applied to Levy Reserve Collection/(Transfer) – The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 4 Section 22569 (a), provides f or a District Reserve Fund for operations. Negative amounts shown for th is cost estimate item represe nt transfers from t he Reserve F und that reduces the Balance to Levy. Mai ntaining a fully fun ded Operating Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non -District accounts to pay for operational expenses during the first half of the fiscal year and provides the District with sufficient funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.

Capital Impr ovement Fund Collection/(Transfer) – The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 5, beginning with Section 22660, provides for the Distri ct to esta blish by reso lution an assessment installment plan fo r proposed im provements and expe nditures that a re greater than can be conveniently raised from a single annual assessment. D epending on the nature of the planned i mprovements, the collection of funds necessary to complete the project may be collected over a period up to thirty years, but typically not more than five years. The funds co llected sha ll be accum ulated in a s eparate i mprovement fu nd commonly referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and are not considered part of the regular maintenance of the improvements or the Reserve Fund.

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ecause the money accu mulated in t he C apital I mprovement Fu nd is for a specific planned project (budgeted separately), the amount shown for this item in the annual cost estimate will typically be a positive number representing the amount being collected that year as part of the Balance to Levy. A negative number (Transfer) should only occur after the project has been completed and excess funds are being credited back to the District’s regular a ccounts or such funds are needed to pay for the annual operation and maintenance of the District improvements . The actual fund balances and expenditures for Capital Improvements are clearly identified under the Fund Balance Information section of the cost estimate.

Balance to L evy – This is the total amount to be co llected f or the current fiscal year through the annual assessments (for special benefits). T he B alance to Levy represents the sum of Total District ( Direct and Administration) Costs, Reserve Fu nd Co ntributions or Transfers, Contributions from Other R evenue Sources, and the Contribution Replenishment (if any) . Only t hose costs re lated to the i mprovements identified as conferring special benefits to property within the District are levied and collected on the tax roll.

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he following page shows the cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and 2025-26. 69 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 9 Fiscal Year 2024-25
Cost Estimate
Projected
Fiscal Year 2025-26
Cost Estimate

DISTRICT REVENUES
Estimated Assessment Revenues 126,846$ 129,383$ Contributions from Other Revenue Sources 7,000$ 7,000$ Total District Revenues1 133,846$ 136,383$

DISTRICT COSTS
Maintenance - Landscape (MCE) 67,151$ 69,165$ Utilities - Electricity 1,978$ 2,077$ Utilities - Water 22,000$ 23,100$
Miscellaneous Expenses -$ -$ Legal Notices 610$ 628$
District Administration 3,617$ 3,726$ Public Works Administration -$ -$ County Collection Fee 1,870$ 1,927$ Total District Costs 97,226$ 100,623$

MISCELLANEOUS COSTS AND COLLECTIONS/(CREDITS) APPLIED TO LEVY Reserve Collection/(Transfer) -$ 1,698$ Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) 36,620$ 34,062$ Total Miscellaneous Costs and Collections/(Credits) Applied to Levy 36,620$ 35,760$ Balance to Levy 126,846$ 129,383$
Variance Between Estimated Assessment Revenue and Balance to Levy -$ -$ Total Es timated As s es s ment Revenues at Maximum Rate2 126,846$ 129,383$ Variance above/(below) Maximum Revenue -$ -$

FUND BALANCE INFORMATION
Beginning Operating Reserve Fund Balance (est. 7/1/24 and 7/1/25) 48,613$ 48,613$ Reserve Fund Adjustments -$ 1,698$ Transfer From/(To) Capital Improvement Fund -$ -$ Prior/Penalties/Public Damage -$ -$ Interest -$ -$
Projected Operating Reserve Fund Balance at FY End (est. 6/30/25 and 6/30/26) 48,613$ 50,311$ Beginning Capital Improvement Fund Balance (est. 7/1/24 and 7/1/25) 280,882$ 317,503$ Capital Improvement Fund Adjustments 36,620$ 34,062$ Transfer From/(To) Reserve Fund -$ -$ Prior/Penalties/Public Damage -$ -$ Interest -$ -$
Project Capital Improvement Fund Balance at FY end (est. 6/30/25 and 6/30/26) 317,503$ 351,565$ 1Total District Revenues includes the estimated assessment revenues for each fiscal year and contributions from other revenue sources such as interest earnings, etc.
2The Maximum Assessment Revenue for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 was estimated to be equal to the FY 2024/25 Maximum Assessment Revenues and escalated by 2%.

TABLE 2: COST ESTIMATE
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 10 Capital Improvement Projects

In addition to collecting funds annually for maintenance, funds are also allowed to be collected for capital improvement projects. Capital improvement projects generally include the repair and replacement of public improvements authorized to be maintained by the District. These funds are collected and often accumulated in a separate fund and are not considered to be a part of the regular maintenance of the improvements.

Following is a list of capital improvement projects the City plans to address utilizing District funds in the upcoming fiscal years and thereafter as funds allow.

General Improvements: The City has identified the need for repairs to irrigation , which fall outside the scope of the regular maintenance budget for the District.

Repairs will be addressed based upon need and available fund balance in the upcoming two-year cycle.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 11 PART C

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM

The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The lines and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.

A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.

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City of Dublin
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1983-2
Assessment Diagram
Stagecoach Rd
Quartz Cir
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 13 PART D

METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS

General

The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by a gencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which incl ude the cons truction, maintenance and servicing of public li ghts, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:

“The net am ount to be assessed upon lands wi thin an assessm ent district may b e apporti oned by a ny formula or method which fairly distributes the net a mount among all assessable lots or p arcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be rece ived by each such l ot or parcel from the improvements.”

The formula used for calculating assess ments in the D istrict t herefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the im provements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4:

“N
o assessm ent sh all be i mposed on a ny parcel which exceeds t he reasonable cost o f the proportional special b enefit conf erred on that parcel. O nly special benefits are assessable, and an a gency shall separate the gen eral benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.”

Benefit Analysis

Each of the i mprovements have been carefully reviewed by the City a nd the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits re ceived from t he improvement s as determined at the time the District was established.

General B enefits — In reviewing each of the District improvements, the proximity of those improvements to both properties within the District and those outside the District, as well as the r easons for installing and constructing such improvements, it is evi dent that the improvements are solely the result o f developing properties w ithin t he District and the ongoing maintenance and o peration of these improvement s will directly a ffect t he properties wit hin the Distr ict. Although the improvements include public a reas, easements, rights-of-way, and other amenities available or visible to the public at large, the construction a nd installation of these im provements were o nly n ecessary for the development o f properties w ithin the District a nd were not r equired, nor necessarily desired by any properties or developments outside the District boundary and any public access or use of the improvements by others is in cid ental. Therefore, it has been 74 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 14 determined that the improvements a nd the ongoing maintenance, servicing and operation of those improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large, but clearly provide distinct and special benefits to properties within the District.

Special Benefits — The method of apportionment (method of assessment) established herein is based on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives special benefits from the improvements and the desirability of those properties enhanced by the presence of well-maintained landscaping near those properties.

The special benefits associated with landscape improvements are specifically:

1) Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements.

2) Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of the area and properties.

3) Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping.

4) Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and debris control, and fire prevention.

5) Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well-maintained improvements associated with the properties.

6) Enhanced quality of life through well-maintained green space and landscaped areas.

7) Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through well-maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti.

8) Enhanced environmental quality of th e parcel s by moder ating t emperatures, providing oxygenation, and attenuating noise.

The preceding special benefits contribute to the aesthetic value and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District and thereby provide a special enhancement of the properties. Furthermore, it has been determined that the lack of funding to properly service and maintain the District improvements w ould have a negative impact on the properties within the District.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 15 Non-Assessable Properties — Wi thin the boundaries of the District, th ere are se veral types of properties th at a re cons idered to r eceive no specia l benefit from t he Distr ict improvements and are therefore not assessed. These parcels include:

1) Publicly owned parcels that are reserved as public open space or are developed as City Parks for active recreation and are maintained and serviced by the District; 2) Publicly owned wetland parcels;
3) Certain public utility parcels;
4) Privately owned open space parcels; and
5) Privately owned "sliver" parcels that have resulted from a lot line adjustment with an a djacent l arger pa rcel. The a djacent l arger parcel, of w hich these "sliver" parcels are a part, are assessed at the residential rate.

Assessment Methodology
The special benefits received by each parcel within the District and each parcel’s proportional annual assessment are calculated as follows:
• Sixty-one and six tenths’ percent (61.6%) spread equally to the 150 single family homes of Dublin Estates; and
• Thirty-eight and four tenths’ percent (38.4%) spread equally among the 553 apartments/condominiums of Amador Lakes Complex.

Maximum Assessment Rate

It is recognized that the cost of maintaining the District improvements increases slightly every year because of inflation. In Fiscal Year 2003- 04, the property owners approved a formula for increasing assessments for each future fiscal year to offset increases in costs due to inflation.

The maximum assessment amount for each property type shall be increased each fiscal year in an amount equal to the annual percentage increase of the local San Francisco Oakland San Jose Area Consumer Price Index (“Index”) for “All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers” which is applied to all costs except utilities (water and electricity), plus the actual percentage increase in utility costs (collectively, “Annual Escalation Factor”).

In order to implement the District’s Annual Escalation Factor annually, two rates were developed based on the cost estimate that was prepared at the time the property owners approved the annual escalator. The first rate (the “CPI Rate”) was created to encompass the annual District cost increases except for utilities. The second rate (the “Utility Rate”) was created to encompass the annual utility cost increases.

The Index is to be applied annually to the prior year’s maximum CPI Rate for each property type to pay for all costs except utilities. The maximum Utility Rate was established to pay for all utility costs for each property type and is to be increased annually by the percentage change in the budgeted amount for utilities as shown in the District’s 76 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 16 annual fiscal year Engineer’s Reports . The increase in utility costs shall be calculated by taking the upcoming fiscal year’s budgeted amount for utilities and subtracting the District’s previous highest yearly budgeted amount for utilities. This difference is used to calculate the annual increase in the Utility Rate for each property type. The combination of the maximum CPI Rate and maximum Utility Rate (collectively, “Maximum Assessment Rate”) shall equal the Maximum Assessment Rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Please see Table 3 for details regarding the Maximum Assessment Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

The timing of the annual percentage increase of the Index was changed beginning in 2018 and for each year thereafter for administrative purposes, to ensure the City is allowed the time necessary to have all annual documents prepared and approved by the City Council by June of each year, and to meet both County submittal and statutory requirements. Each fiscal year, the City shall identify the annual percentage difference in the Index between the most recent calendar year and that of the prior calendar year; more specifically, the annual percentage change used to escalate the prior year’s assessment rates for Fiscal Year 202 4-25 was determined based on the difference using the annual amount for calendar years 2023 and 2022. Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such Index or discontinue the preparation of such Index, the City shall use the revised index or comparable index as approved by the City Council for determining fluctuations in the cost of living. The following table shows the Maximum Assessment Rates allowable for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 17 If the City Council determines that an inflation adjustment is not required for a given fiscal year, the City Council may authorize the ensuing fiscal year’s assessment without applying the adjustment formula to the amount levied. If the cost estimate and assessments for the District require an increase greater than the adjustment set forth in the formula, then the proposed increase would be subject to approval by the District property owners. Each fiscal year, the maximum assessment rate shall increase at the maximum amount allowable regardless of whether the increase is levied to the parcels within the District.

CPI for 2022 Calendar Year1 323.90
CPI for 2023 Calendar Year1 334.66
% Change in CPI - Increase 3.32%
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Rate per SFR - CPI Rate $357.03 Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Rate per MFR - CPI Rate $60.37 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Rate per SFR - CPI Rate $368.90 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Rate per MFR - CPI Rate $62.38 Prior Year Maximum Utility Budget 2 $37,020
Utility Budget for FY 2024/25 $23,978
% Change in Utilities Rate - Increase3 0.00%
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Rate per SFR - Utility Rate $152.03 Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Rate per MFR - Utility Rate $25.71 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Rate per SFR - Utility Rate $152.03 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Rate per MFR - Utility Rate $25.71 Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Assessment Rate per SFR $509.06 Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Assessment Rate per MFR $86.08 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Assessment Rate per SFR 4 $520.93 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Assessment Rate per MFR 4 $88.08 1 CPI is based off of the All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. 2 The FY 2020/21 Budget Amount for Utilities was the previous highest amount budgeted for utility costs.
3 Equals the % difference between the FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 Maximum Utility Rate. If the Utility Budget does not increase, no increase will be realized.
4 Equals the FY 2024/25 Maximum CPI Rate + Maximum Utility Rate.

TABLE 3: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATE
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 ASSESSMENT ROLL

18 PART E

ASSESSMENT ROLL

The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, are on file under separate cover with the City Clerk. Furthermore, the description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Alameda and those records are, by reference, part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each parcel shown in the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel, and subdivision of land within the District, are inclusive of the parcels as shown on the Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Maps as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention, and shall include subsequent subdivisions, lot line adjustments or parcel changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Alameda County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of land within the District.

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District No. 1986-1
Fiscal Year 2024-25
Preliminary Engineer’s Report
April 16, 2024
Attachment 5
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS i

Table of Contents

Page No.

Certificate ......................................................................................... ii Section I - Introduction ..................................................................... 1 Section II – Engineer’s Report ......................................................... 3 Part A – Plans and Specifications ......................................... 5 Part B – Estimate of Costs .................................................... 6 Part C – Assessment District Diagram ................................ 10 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments ............ 12 Part E - Assessment Roll .................................................... 17

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 CERTIFICATE
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ENGINEER'S REPORT

CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1986-1
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Dublin City Council pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Section 22500 et al of the California Streets and Highways Code. The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.

Dated: March 25, 2024 By:

Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.

RCE # 83709

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 INTRODUCTION 1 SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

The Ci ty of Dublin (“City”) levies a nd collects spe cial assessm ents on parcels within Landscape and Lighting D istrict No. 1986-1 (“District”) to maintain the improvements within the Villages in the Willow Creek area.

The assessments a nd me thod of app ortionment d escribed in this Report utilize commonly acce pted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was formed.

General Description of the District

The District was initially formed in 1986 to provide a dedicated source of funding for the ongoing maintenance of landscaping, including fencing and sound walls , along the west side of Dougherty Road from Amador Valley Boulevard to the northerly City Limit, along Amador Valley Boulevard from Dougherty Road to Wildwood Road, along Wildwood Road and Fall Creek Road, and certain landscaped areas within the Ridgecreek single- family home development. Landscaping within the condominium and apartment developments is the responsibility of the homeowners' association(s) or property owner (s) for those individual developments.

A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is provided in Part C of this Report.

Compliance with the California Constitution

Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”). All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996.

In Fiscal Year 2001- 02, the assessments in the District were increased by 54% with the approval of property owners in compliance with the requirements of Proposition 218. The increase in the assessment rate was required as the reserve funds had become depleted and could no longer be used to offset utility and maintenance cost increases. The property owners also approved an escalation clause for future years that allows the assessment to increase according to the annual percentage change of the Consumer Price Index and the utility cost to increase according to the actual cost of utilities.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 INTRODUCTION 2 Any future increase in the assessment rate in excess of the maximum allowable rate or substantial changes in the services provided would require the approval of the property owners subject to the assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each property owner.

Summary of District

A summary of the assessments to be levied in Fiscal Year 2024-25 for each property type is shown in the table below.

Property Type EDU Factor
Single Family Residential (SFR) 1.00 per Parcel $314.83 per Parcel Multi Family Residential (MFR) 0.50 per Unit $157.42 per Unit Commercial 4.00 per Parcel $1,259.32 per Parcel
Exempt, Cemeteries, Common Open Space 0.00 per Parcel $0.00 per Parcel Asse ssme nt Ra te
TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 ENGINEER’S REPORT 3 SECTION II

ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 SECTION 22500
THROUGH 22679 OF THE CALIFORNIA

STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE

CITY OF DUBLIN

LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1986-1
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 22500), and in accordance with the Resolution of Intention, adopted by the City Council of the City of Dublin on April 16, 202 4, I, Eduardo Espinoza, the duly appointed Engineer of Work, Assessment Engineer for the City of Dublin Landscape and Lighting District No. 1986- 1 (the “District”) submit the following Report, consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this, Section II, which consists of five (5) parts as follows:

PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

This part describes the improvements maintained by the District . Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin and are incorporated herein by reference.

PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST

This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be maintained for F iscal Year 2024-25, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith. The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin.

PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM

This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 ENGINEER’S REPORT 4 The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Report.

PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS

This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each parcel’s land use classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received.

PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL

This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dublin and is incorporated in this Report.

The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 5 PART A

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The District provides for the continued maintenance and servicing of landscaping, including fencing and sound- walls within the public rights -of-way and within public easements within private streets , which provide special benefit to parcels and properties within the District. The specific improvements maintained by the District include:

a. The median and roadside landscaping along the north side of Willow Creek Drive.

b. Roadside landscaping along Shady Creek Drive within Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 37, 38, and south of Lot 145, all within Tract 5511.

c. Roadside landscaping, wall, fence, and pathway improvements along the west side of Dougherty Road, between Amador Valley Boulevard and the northerly City limit, and along the north side of Amador Valley Boulevard, between Dougherty Road and Wildwood Road.

d. Roadside landscaping, fence, and pathway improvements on the west side of Wildwood Road.

e. Roadside landscaping, fence, wall, and pathway improvements on the west side of Dougherty Road and the south side of Amador Valley Boulevard, adjacent to Lot 150.

f. Roadside landscaping, fence, and pathway improvements on the west and north sides of Fall Creek Road.

g. Roadside landscaping and emergency access surfacing at the north end of Crossridge Road within the street right-of-way.

Pursuant to the 1972 Act:

"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.

"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other illumin ating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.

Drawings showing the specific locations of th e improvements are on file in the City’s Public Works Department and are made a part of this report by reference. 87 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 6 PART B

ESTIMATE OF COSTS

All landscaping a nd o ther eligible impro vements wi thin the D istrict a re maintained a nd serviced on a regular basis. T he proposed cost estimate for the District is shown on a following page herein . This inclu des an estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration, and maintenance associated with the improvements, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials, and administrative expenses. The summary also shows the estimated fund bal ance, a nd the projected contribution/(transfer) based upo n the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue. Projected cost estimates are also shown for the next two (2) fiscal years.

The following describes the general services and costs shown in the cost estimate.

District Costs

Maintenance Landscape – The cost of maintenance and repair of the landscaping and open space areas within the District.

Utilities Water – The cost of furnishing water for maintenance of landscape and irrigation systems within the District.

Utilities Electricity – T he cos t of electricity for ma intenance of la ndscape a nd powering of i rrigation systems within the District.

Miscellaneous Expenses – Costs that cannot easily be categorized i nto a ny of the other District Costs defined above.

Legal Notices – The cost of legal notices includes costs associated with preparation and publishing of any, and all required legal notices associated with the District.

District Administration – The costs of contracting with professionals to provide services specific to the annual levy administration, including preparation of the Engineer’s Report, resolutions, and levy submittal to t he C ounty. T hese fe es can also inclu de a ny additional administrative, legal, or engineering services specific to the District such as the cost to prepare and mail notices of the public meeting and hearing.

P
ublic Works Administration – The cost of public works administration includes costs derived by the City’s Public Works Department or other department in relation to the administration and management of the District.

County Collection Fee – The cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the annual secured property ta x bills. A lameda County cha rges 1. 7% of the total levy amount.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 7 Miscellaneous Costs and Collections/(Credits) Applied to Levy

Reserve Collection/(Transfer) – The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 4 S ection 22569 (a), provides for a District Reserve Fund for o perations. Negative amounts shown for this cost estimate item represent transfers from t he Reserve Fu nd that r educes t he Balance to Levy. Maintaining a f ully fun ded Operating Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non–District accounts to pay for operational e xpenses during the first half of the Fiscal Year a nd provides t he Distr ict with sufficie nt funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.

Capital Impr ovement Fund Collection/(Transfer) – The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 5, beginning with Section 22660, provides for the Distri ct to esta blish by reso lution an assessment installment plan fo r proposed im provements and expe nditures that a re greater than can be conveniently raised from a single annual assessment. D epending on the nature of the planned i mprovements, the collection of funds necessary to complete the project may be collected over a period up to thirty years, but typically not more than five years. The funds co llected sha ll be accum ulated in a s eparate i mprovement fu nd commonly referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and are not considered part of the regular maintenance of the improvements or the Reserve Fund.

B
ecause the money accu mulated in t he C apital I mprovement Fu nd is for a specific planned project (budgeted separately), the amount shown for this item in the annual cost estimate will typically be a positive number representing the amount being collected that year as part of the Balance to Levy. A negative number (Transfer) should only occur after the project has been completed and excess funds are being credited back to the District’s regular a ccounts or such funds are needed to pay for the annual operation and maintenance of the District improvements . The actual fund balances and expenditures for Capital Improvements are clearly identified under the Fund Balance Information section of the Cost Estimate.

Balance to L evy – This is the total amount to be co llected f or the current fiscal year through the annual assessments (for special benefits). T he B alance to Levy represents the sum of Total District ( Direct and Administration) Costs, Reserve Fu nd Co ntributions or Transfers, Contributions from Other R evenue Sources, and the Contribution Replenishment (if any) . Only t hose costs re lated to the i mprovements identified as conferring special benefits to property within District are levied and collected on the tax roll.

Th
e following page shows the cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and 2025-26. 89 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 8 Fiscal Year 2024-25
Cost Estimate
Projected
Fiscal Year 2025-26
Cost Estimate

DISTRICT REVENUES
Estimated Assessment Revenues 205,114$ 209,217$ Contributions from Other Revenue Sources 10,000$ 10,000$ Total District Revenues1 215,114$ 219,217$

DISTRICT COSTS
Maintenance - Landscape (MCE Base Amount) 49,112$ 50,586$ Utilities - Electricity 2,500$ 2,625$ Utilities - Water 50,000$ 52,500$
Miscellaneous Expenses -$ -$
Legal Notices 610$ 628$
District Administration 3,617$ 3,726$ Public Works Administration -$ -$ County Collection Fee 3,024$ 3,115$
Total District Costs 108,863$ 113,180$

MISCELLANEOUS COSTS AND COLLECTIONS/(CREDITS) APPLIED TO LEVY Reserve Collection/(Transfer) -$ 2,158$ Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) 106,251$ 103,878$ Total Miscellaneous Costs and Collections/(Credits) Applied to Levy 106,251$ 106,037$ Balance to Levy 205,114$ 209,217$
Variance Between Estimated Assessment Revenue and Balance to Levy -$ -$ Total Es timated As s es s ment Revenues at Maximum Rate2 205,114$ 209,217$ Variance above/(below) Maximum Revenue -$ -$

FUND BALANCE INFORMATION
Beginning Operating Reserve Fund Balance (est. 7/1/24 and 7/1/25) 54,432$ 54,432$ Reserve Fund Adjustments -$ 2,158$ Transfer From/(To) Capital Improvement Fund -$ -$ Prior/Penalties/Public Damage -$ -$ Interest -$ -$
Projected Operating Reserve Fund Balance at FY End (est. 6/30/25 and 6/30/26) 54,432$ 56,590$ Beginning Capital Improvement Fund Balance (est. 7/1/24 and 7/1/25) 634,435$ 740,686$ Capital Improvement Fund Adjustments 106,251$ 103,878$ Transfer From/(To) Reserve Fund -$ -$ Prior/Penalties/Public Damage -$ -$ Interest -$ -$
Project Capital Improvement Fund Balance at FY end (est. 6/30/25 and 6/30/26) 740,686$ 844,564$ 1Total District Revenues includes the estimated assessment revenue for each fiscal year and contributions from other revenue sources such as interest earnings, etc.
2The Maximum Assessment Revenue for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 was estimated to be equal to the FY 2024/25 Maximum Assessment Revenues and escalated by 2%.

Table 2: COST ESTIMATE
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 9 Capital Improvement Projects

In addition to collecting funds annually for maintenance, funds are also allowed to be collected for capital improvement projects. Capital improvement projects generally include the repair and replacement of public improvements authorized to be maintained by the District. These funds are collected and often accumulated in a separate fund and are not considered to be a part of the regular maintenance of the improvements.

Following is a list of capital improvement projects the City plans to address utilizing District funds in the upcoming fiscal year and thereafter.

General Improvements: The City has identified the need for additional plantings as well as sidewalk repairs, which fall outside of the regular maintenance budget for this District. Repairs will be addressed based upon need and available fund balance in the upcoming two-year cycle.

Alamo Creek Park and Assessment District - Fence Replacement: The City has identified the need to remove, replace, and/or repair tubular steel fencing throughout the District and around and within Alamo Creek Park. The project ’s costs associated with Alamo Creek Park fencing are not funded by the District, but are funded by the City’s General Fund. District funding needed for the project is currently anticipated to be $400,000.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 10 PART C

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM

The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The lines and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.

A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 12 PART D

METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS

General

The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by a gencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which incl ude the cons truction, maintenance and servicing of public li ghts, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:

“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessa ble l ots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be rece ived by each such lot or pa rcel from the improvements.”

The formula used for calculating assess ments in the D istrict t herefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the im provements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4:

“No a
ssessment shall be imposed on any p arcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.

Only speci al benefits are assessab le, and an ag ency sh all separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.”

Benefit Analysis

Each of the i mprovements have been carefully reviewed by the City a nd the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits re ceived from t he improvements as determined at the time the District was established.

General B enefits — In reviewing each of the District improvements, the proximity of those improvements to both properties within the District and those outside the District, as well as the r easons for installing and constructing such improvements, it is e vident that the improvements are solely the result o f developing properties w ithin t he District, and the ongoing maintenance and o peration of these improvement s will directly a ffect t he properties wit hin the Distr ict. Although the improvements include public a reas, easements, rights-of-way, and other amenities available or visible to the public at large, the construction a nd installation of these im provements were o nly necessary for the development o f properties w ithin the District a nd were not r equired, nor necessarily desired by any properties or developments outside the District boundary and any public access or use of the improvements by others is in cid ental. Therefore, it has been determined that the i mprovements a nd the ongoing maintenance, servicing and 94 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 13 operation of those improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large, but clearly provide distinct and special benefits to properties within the District.

Special Benefits — The method of apportionment (method of assessment) established herein is based on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives special benefits from the improvements and the desirability of those properties is enhanced by the presence of well-maintained landscaping near those properties.

The special benefits associated with landscape improvements are specifically:
1) Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements. 2) Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of the area and properties.
3) Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping.
4) Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and debris control, and fire prevention.
5) Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well-maintained improvements associated with the properties. 6) Enhanced quality of life through well-maintained green space and landscaped areas.
7) Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through well-maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti.
8) Enhanced environmental quality of the parcel s by moder ating t emperatures, providing oxygenation, and attenuating noise.

The preceding special benefits contribute to the aesthetic value and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District and thereby provide a special enhancement of the properties. Furthermore, it has been determined that the lack of funding to properly service and maintain the District improvements w ould have a negative impact on the properties within the District.

Non-Assessable Properties — Within the boundaries of the District, there are several types of properties th at are considered to receive no special benefit from the District improvements and are therefore not assessed. These parcels include:

1) Publicly owned parcels that are reserved as public open space or are developed as City parks for active recreation and are maintained and serviced by the District; 2) Publicly owned wetland parcels;
3) Certain public utility parcels;
4) Privately owned open space parcels; and
5) Privately owned "sliver" parcels that have resulted from a lot line adjustment with an adjacent larger parcel.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 14 Assessment Methodology

The spe cial b enefits receiv ed by each parcel w ithin the District a nd ea ch parcel’s proportional annual assessment a re calcula ted on the basis of a formula that utilizes Equivalent Dwelling Units. The Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) method of apportionment establishes a proportional b enefit relationship between the various p arcels w ithin the District a nd the i mprovements m aintained by the District. T he typical single family residential parcel is assigned 1.00 EDU.

EDUs are assigned to the other land uses based upon the property’s development status, and type of development (County of Alameda land use code) as shown in the table below.

Single-Family Residential (SFR) — (County land use 1x) This la nd use i dentifies properties that are developed for single-family residential use and are assigned a factor of

1.00 EDU per parcel. This is the base value that all other land use types are compared and weighted against using EDUs.

Mu
lti-Family Residential — This la nd use identifies pro perties that a re developed for multi-family use and are assigned a factor of 0.50 EDU per unit.

Commercial — This land use identifies properties that are classified for commercial use and are assigned a factor of 4.00 EDU per parcel/lot.

Common Op en S pace, Ce meteries & O ther Exempt Property — This land use identifies properties that are exempt from assessment and are assigned 0.00 EDU.

The following formulas are used to calculate each property’s assessment:

Total Balance to Levy / Total EDUs = Levy per EDU (Rate) Parcel EDU x Levy per EDU = Parcel Levy Amount
Property Type EDU Factor
Single Family Residential (SFR) 1.00 per Parcel
Multi Family Residential (MFR) 0.50 per Unit
Commercial 4.00 per Parcel
Exempt, Cemeteries, Common Open Space 0.00 per Parcel
TABLE 3: ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 15 Maximum Assessment Rate

It is recognized that the cost of maintaining the District improvements increases slightly every year because of inflation. In Fiscal Year 2001-02, the property owners approved a formula for increasing assessments for each future fiscal year to offset increases in costs due to inflation.

The maximum assessment amount for each property type shal l be increased each fiscal year in an amo unt equal t o the annual percentage increase of the local San Francisco- Oakland-San Jose Area Consumer Price Index (“Index”) for “All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers” which is app lied to all costs except utilities (water and electricity), p lus the actual percentage increase in utility costs (collectively, “Annual Escalation Factor”).

In order to implement the District’s Annual Escalation Factor annually, two rates were developed based on the cost estimate that was prepared at the time the property owners approved the annual escalator. The first rate (the “CPI Rate”) was created to encompass the annual District cost increases except for utilities. The second rate (the “Utility Rate”) was created to encompass the annual utility cost increases.

The Index is to be applied annually to the prior year’s maximum CPI Rate for each property type to pay for all costs except utilities. The maximum Utility Rate was established to pay for all utility costs for each property type and is to be increased annually by the percentage change in the budgeted amount for utilities as shown in the District’s annual fiscal year Engineer’s Reports. The increase in utility costs shall be calculated by taking the upcoming fiscal year’s budgeted amount for utilities and subtracting the District’s previous highest yearly budgeted amount for utilities. This difference is used to calculate the annual increase in the Utility Rate for each property type. The combination of the maximum CPI Rate and maximum Utility Rate (collectively, “Maximum Assessment Rate”) shall equal the Maximum Assessment Rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Please see Table 3 for details regarding the Maximum Assessment Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

The timing of the annual percentage increase of the Index was changed beginning in 2018 and for each year thereafter for administrative purposes, to ensure the City is allowed the time necessary to have all annual documents prepared and approved by the City Council by June of each year, and to meet both County submittal and statutory requirements.

Each fiscal year starting in 2018, the City shall identify the annual percentage difference in the Index between the most recent calendar year and that of the prior calendar year; more specifically, the annual percentage change used to escalate the prior year’s assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2024-25 was determined based on the difference using the a nnual amount for calendar years 20 23 and 2022. Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such I ndex or discontinue the preparation of such In dex, the C ity sha ll use the revised index or comparable index as approved by the City Council for determining fluctuations in the cost of living. The following table shows the Maximum Assessment Rates allowable for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 16 If the City Council determines that an inflation adjustment is not required for a given fiscal year, the City C ouncil may authorize the ensuing fiscal year’s assessment without applying the a djustment fo rmula to the amount levied. If t he cost estimate a nd assessments for the District require an increase greater than the adjustment set forth in the fo rmula, th en the proposed in crease w ould be su bject to a pproval by the District property owners. Each fiscal ye ar, the maximum assessment rate shall increase at the maximum am ount allowable regardless of whether the in crease is levied to the parcels within the District.

CPI for 2022 Calendar Year1 323.90
CPI for 2023 Calendar Year1 334.66
% Change in CPI - Increase 3.32%
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Rate per EDU - CPI Rate $181.11 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Rate per EDU - CPI Rate $187.12 Prior Year Maximum Utility Budget2 $83,200
Utility Budget for FY 2024/25 $52,500
% Change in Utility Rate - Increase3 0.000%
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Rate per EDU - Utility Rate $127.71 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Rate per EDU - Utility Rate $127.71 Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Assessment Rate per EDU $308.82 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Assessment Rate per EDU4 $314.83 1 CPI is based off of the All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. 2 The Fiscal Year 2017/18 Budget Amount for Utilities was the previous highest amount budgeted for utility costs.
3 Equals the % difference between the Fiscal Year 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 Maximum Utility Rate. If the Utility Budget does not increase, no increase will be realized.
4 Equals the FY 2024/25 Maximum CPI Rate + Maximum Utility Rate.

TABLE 4: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATE
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 ASSESSMENT ROLL

17 PART E

ASSESSMENT ROLL

The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, are on file under separate cover with the City Clerk. Furthermore, the description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Alameda and those records are, by reference, part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each parcel shown in the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel, and subdivision of land within the District, are inclusive of the parcels as shown on the Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Maps as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention, and shall include subsequent subdivisions, lot line adjustments or parcel changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Alameda County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of land within the District.
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS i

Table of Contents

Page No.

Certificate ......................................................................................... ii Section I - Introduction ..................................................................... 1 Section II – Engineer’s Report ......................................................... 3 Part A – Plans and Specifications ......................................... 5 Part B – Estimate of Costs .................................................... 7 Part C – Assessment District Diagram ................................ 11 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments ............ 13 Part E - Assessment Roll .................................................... 19

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 CERTIFICATE
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ENGINEER'S REPORT

CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1997-1
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Dublin City Council pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Section 22500 et al of the California Streets and Highways Code.

The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.

Dated: March 25, 2024 By:

Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.

RCE # 83709

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 INTRODUCTION 1 SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

The City of Dublin (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Dublin Landscape and Lighting District No. 1997-1 (“District”) to maintain the landscaping and irrigation improvements within the Santa Rita area.

The assessments and method of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was formed.

General Description of the District

The District w as formed to fund str eet landscape maintenance and utility costs for the Santa Ri ta development area, also known as Emerald Park. T he total D istrict a rea is approximately 422 developed acres bounded by Arnold Road on the west, Gleason Drive on the no rth, Tassajara Road on t he east, and Interstate 580 on t he south. A diagram of the District is included within this report.

A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is provided in Part C of this Report.

Compliance with the California Constitution

Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”).

All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996.

In accordance with the requirements of Proposition 218, the property owners approved a formula for increasing assessments in succeeding years that allows the maintenance cost to increase according to the Consumer Price Index and the utility cost to increase according to the actual cost of utilities.

Any future increase in the assessment rate in excess of the maximum allowable rate or substantial changes in the services provided would require the approval of the property owners subject to the assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each property owner pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID. 103
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 INTRODUCTION 2 Summary of District

A summary of the assessments to be levied in Fiscal Year 202 4-25 for each property type is shown in the table below.

Development/Property Type Asse ssme nt Ra te
California Creekside Single
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Family Residential (SFR) $128.52 per Parcel
California Brookside Multi
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Family Residential (MFR) $55.69 per Unit
Summer Glen
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Richmond American (North) Lots $112.54 per Parcel
Summer Glen
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Richmond American (South) Lots $123.85 per Parcel
Summer Glen
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Kaufman & Broad Lots $172.36 per Parcel
Summer Glen
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Pulte Lots $216.24 per Parcel
Dublin Greene Tract 7084 Single Family Residential $136.13 per Parcel Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Single Family Residential $102.50 per Parcel Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Condominiums $53.43 per Unit
Other Parcels Including Retail, Office, and Industrial1 $903.85 per Acre 1 Other Parcels includes all other land uses including commercial, retail, office, industrial, and all other parcels that do not fall into one of the developments/property types referenced above.

TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 ENGINEER’S REPORT 3 SECTION II

ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 SECTION 22500
THROUGH 22679 OF THE CALIFORNIA

STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE

CITY OF DUBLIN

LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1997-1
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 22500), and in accordance with the Resolution of Intention, adopted by the City Council of the City of Dublin on April 16, 202 4, I, Eduardo Espinoza, the duly appointed Engineer of Work, Assessment Engineer for the City of Dublin Landscape and Lighting District No. 1997- 1 (the “District”) submit the following Report, consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this, Section II (Engineer’s Report), which consists of five (5) parts as follows:

PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin and are incorporated herein by reference.

PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST

This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be maintained for F iscal Year 2024-25, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith. The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin.

PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM

This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 ENGINEER’S REPORT 4 The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Report.

PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS

This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each parcel’s land use classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received.

PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL

This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements to be apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dublin and is incorporated in this Report.

The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 5 PART A

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The District provides for the continued maintenance and servicing of the landscaping and open space areas within the following areas:

1. Portions of the northerly and southerly street frontages for Dublin Boulevard, from Arnold Road to Tassajara Road.

2. The northerly and southerly street frontages for Central Parkway from Hacienda Drive to Tassajara Road, excluding the elementary school and Emerald Glen Park frontage landscaping.

3. The southerly street frontage for Gleason Drive, from Arnold Road to Tassajara Creek.

4. The easterly street frontage for Arnold Road, from Central Parkway to Gleason Drive.

5. The easterly street frontage for Hacienda Drive from Summer Glen Drive to Gleason Drive, and westerly street frontage for Hacienda Drive from Central Parkway to Gleason Drive.

6. Tassajara Creek and trail, from I -580 to the northerly property boundary of the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority property (APN 986-1-1-10).

7. Street median landscaping is not part of this District.

As generally defined in the 1972 Act, maintenance and servicing of the improvements may include one or any combination of the following:

1. The installation or planting of landscaping. The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.

2. The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing, or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof; including but not limited to, grading, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.

3. The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing including the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including, but not limited to:
a. Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements; b. Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation, repair or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities;
c. Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury;
d. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste; e. The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti;

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6 f. Electric current or energy, gas, or other agent for the lighting or operation of any other improvements; and
g. Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.

4. Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
a. The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
b. The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting, and mailing of notices;
c. Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; d. Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; e. Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements; and
f. Costs as sociated with any elect ions held for t he approval of a new or increased assessment.

Pursuant to the 1972 Act:

"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.

"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.

Drawings showing the specific locations of the improvement s are on file in the City ’s Public Works Department and are made a part of this report by reference. 108
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 7 PART B

ESTIMATE OF COSTS

All landscaping a nd o ther eligible impro vements wi thin the D istrict a re maintained a nd serviced on a regular basis. The proposed cost estimate for the District is shown on a following page herein. This includes an estimate of the costs of u tilities, operations, services, administration, and maintenance associated with the improvements, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials, and administrative expenses. The summary also shows the estimated fund balance, and the projected contribution/(transfer) based upo n the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue. Projected cost estimates are also shown for the next two ( 2) fiscal years.

The following describes the general services and costs shown in the cost estimate.

District Costs

Maintenance Landscape – The cost of maintenance and repair of landscaping and open space areas.

Utilities Water – The cost of furnishing water for maintenance of landscape and irrigation systems.

Utilities Electricity – The cost of electricity for maintenance of lan dscape, powering of irrigation systems, and entry lighting within the District.

Miscellaneous Expenses – Costs that cannot easily be categorized i nto a ny of the other District Costs defined above.

Legal Notices – The cost of legal notices includes costs associated with preparation and publishing of any, and all required legal notices associated with the District.

District Administration – The costs of contracting with professionals to provide services specific to the annual levy administration, including preparation of the Engineer’s Report, resolutions, and levy submittal to t he C ounty. T hese fe es can also inclu de a ny additional administrative, legal, or engineering services specific to the District such as the cost to prepare and mail notices of the public meeting and hearing.

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ublic Works Administration – The cost of public works administration includes costs derived by the City’s Public Works Department or other department in relation to the administration and management of the District.

County Collection Fee – The cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the annual secured property ta x bills. A lameda County cha rges 1. 7% of the total levy amount.
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 8 Miscellaneous Costs and Collections/(Credits) Applied to Levy

Reserve Collection/(Transfer) – The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 4 S ection 22569 (a), provides for a District Reserve Fund for o perations. Negative amounts shown for this cost estimate item represent transfers from t he Reserve Fu nd that r educes the Balance to Levy. Maintaining a f ully funded Operating Reserve eliminates the n eed for the C ity to transfer funds fr om non–District accounts to pay fo r operational expenses during the first half of the fiscal year a nd provides t he Distr ict with suffici ent funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.

Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) – The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 5, beginning with Section 22660, provides for the Distri ct to esta blish by reso lution an assessment installment plan fo r proposed im provements and expe nditures that a re greater than can be conveniently raised from a single annual assessment. D epending on the nature of the planned i mprovements, the collection of funds necessary to complete the project may be collected over a period up to thirty years, but typically not more than five years. The funds co llected sha ll be accum ulated in a s eparate i mprovement fu nd commonly referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and are not considered part of the regular maintenance of the improvements or the Reserve Fund.

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ecause the money accu mulated in t he C apital I mprovement Fu nd is for a specific planned project (budgeted separately), the amount shown for this item in the annual cost estimate will typically be a positive number representing the amount being collected that year as part of the Balance to Levy. A negative number (Transfer) should only occur after the project has been completed and excess funds are being credited back to the District’s regular accoun ts or such funds are needed to pay for the annual operation and maintenance of the District improvements. The actual fund balances and expenditures for capital improvements are clearly identified under the Fund Balance Information section of the Cost estimate.

Balance to L evy – This is the total amount to be co llected f or the current fiscal year through the annual assessments (for special benefits). T he B alance to Levy represents the sum of Total District (Direct and Administration) Costs, Reserve Fund Contributions or Transfers, Contributions from Other R evenue Sources, and the Contribution Replenishment (if any) . Only t hose costs re lated to the i mprovements identified as conferring special benefits to property within the District are levied and collected on the tax roll.

Th
e following page shows the cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and 2025-26.

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Cost Estimate
Projected
Fiscal Year 2025-26
Cost Estimate

DISTRICT REVENUES
Estimated Assessment Revenues 380,680$ 388,294$ Contributions from Other Revenue Sources 26,000$ 26,000$ Total District Revenues1 406,680$ 414,294$

DISTRICT COSTS
Maintenance - Landscape (MCE Base Amount) 234,456$ 241,489$ Maintenance - Landscape (MCE Additional) -$ -$ Utilities - Electricity 1,035$ 1,087$ Utilities - Water 100,000$ 105,000$
EBRPD Annual Trail Maintenance Fee 16,000$ 17,600$ Legal Notices 610$ 628$
District Administration 3,620$ 3,726$ Public Works Administration -$ -$ County Collection Fee 7,426$ 7,649$
Total District Costs 363,147$ 377,179$

MISCELLANEOUS COSTS AND COLLECTIONS/(CREDITS) APPLIED TO LEVY Reserve Collection/(Transfer) -$ 7,016$ Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) 43,533$ 30,098$ Total Miscellaneous Costs and Collections/(Credits) Applied to Levy 43,533$ 37,114$ Balance to Levy 380,680$ 388,294$
Variance Between Estimated Assessment Revenue and Balance to Levy -$ -$ Total Es timated As s es s ment Revenues at Maximum Rate2 729,443$ 744,032$ Variance above/(below) Maximum Revenue (348,763)$ (355,738)$

FUND BALANCE INFORMATION
Beginning Operating Reserve Fund Balance (est. 7/1/24 and 7/21/25) 181,573$ 181,573$ Reserve Fund Adjustment -$ 7,016$ Transfer From/(To) Capital Improvement Fund -$ -$ Prior/Penalties/Public Damage -$ -$ Interest -$ -$
Projected Operating Reserve Fund Balance at FY End (est. 6/30/25 and 6/30/26) 181,573$ 188,590$ Beginning Capital Imrpovement Fund Balance (est. 7/1/24 and 7/1/25) 1,164,697$ 1,208,230$ Capital Improvement Fund Adjustments 43,533$ 30,098$ Transfer From/(To) Reserve Fund -$ -$ Prior/Penalties/Public Damage -$ -$ Interest -$ -$
Project Capital Imrpovement Fund Balance at FY end (est. 6/30/25 and 6/30/26) 1,208,230$ 1,238,328$ 1Total District Revenues includes the estimated assessment revenue for each fiscal year and contributions from other revenue sources such as interest earnings, etc.
2The Maximum Assessment Revenue for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 was estimated to be equal to the FY 2024/25 Maximum Assessment Revenues and escalated by 2%.

Table 2: COST ESTIMATE
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 10 Capital Improvement Projects

In addition to collecting funds annually for maintenance, funds are also allowed to be collected for capital improvement projects. Capital improvement projects generally include the repair and replacement of public improvements authorized to be maintained by the District. These funds are collected and often accumulated in a separate fund and are not considered to be a part of the regular maintenance of the improvements.

Following is a list of capital improvement projects the City plans to address utilizing District funds in the upcoming fiscal year and thereafter.

General Improvements: The City has identified the need for minor sound wall repairs, as well as pavement/trail repairs at Tassajara Creek, which are outside of the scope of the regular maintenance budget for this District. Repairs will be addressed based upon the need and available fund balance in the upcoming two- year cycle.

Persimmon Drive Asphalt Path Rehabilitation: The City has identified the need for rehabilitation of the asphalt trail adjacent to Persimmon Drive.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 11 PART C

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM

The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The lines and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.

A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 13 PART D

METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS

General

The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by a gencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which incl ude the construction, maintenance and servicing of public li ghts, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act f urther re quires that t he cost of these im provements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:

“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessa ble l ots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be rece ived by each such lot or pa rcel from the improvements.”

The formula used for calculating assess ments in the D istrict t herefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the im provements and se rvices provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4:

“No a
ssessment shall be imposed on any p arcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.

Only speci al benefits are assessab le, and an ag ency sh all separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.”

Benefit Analysis

Each of the i mprovements have been carefully reviewed by the City a nd the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits re ceived from t he improvements as determined at the time the District was established.

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enefits — In reviewing each of the District improvements, the proximity of those improvements to both properties within the District and those outside the District, as well as the r easons for installing and constructing such improvements, it is evi dent that the improvements are solely the result o f developing properties w ithin t he District and the ongoing maintenance and o peration of these improvements will directly a ffect t he properties wit hin the Distr ict. Although the improvements include public a reas, easements, rights-of-way, and other amenities available or visible to the public at large, the construction a nd installation of these im provements were o nly n ecessary for the development o f properties w ithin the District a nd were not r equired, nor necessarily desired by any properties or developments outside the District boundary and any public access or use of the improvements by others is in cidental. Therefore, it has been 115
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 14 determined that the improvements a nd the ongoing maintenance, servicing and operation of those improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large, but clearly provide distinct and special benefits to properties within the District.

Special Benefits — The method of apportionment (method of assessment) established herein is based on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives special benefits from the improvements and the desirability of those properties enhanced by the presence of well–maintained landscaping in close proximity to those properties.

The special benefits associated with landscape improvements are specifically:

1) Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements.

2) Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of the area and properties.

3) Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping.

4) Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and debris control, and fire prevention.

5) Increased sense of pride in ownershi p of property within t he District resulting from well-maintained improvements associated with the properties.

6) Enhanced qua lity of life th rough well -maintained gr een space and landscaped areas.

7) Reduced cr iminal activity and property -related crimes (espe cially vandalism) against properties in the Distr ict th rough well -maintained surroundings an d amenities including abatement of graffiti.

8) Enhanced environmental qual ity of th e parce ls by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation, and attenuating noise.

The preceding special benefits contribute to the aesthetic value and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District and thereby provide a special enhancement of the properties. Furthermore, it has been determined that the lack of funding to properly service and maintain the District improvements w ould have a negative impact on the properties within the District.

Non-Assessable Properties — Within the boundaries of the District, there are several types of properties th at are considered to receive no special benefit from the District improvements and are therefore not assessed. These parcels include:

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 15 1) Publicly owned parcels that are reserved as public open space or are developed as City parks for active recreation and are maintained and serviced by the District; 2) Publicly owned wetland parcels;
3) Certain public utility parcels;
4) Privately owned open space parcels; and
5) Privately owned "sliver" parcels that have resulted from a lot line adjustment with an adjacent larger parcel.

Assessment Methodology

The initial Engineer’s Report provided for a max imum assessment o f $710 pe r developed acre, based on a total of 389,400 square feet of street improvements and a total of 957,000 square feet of creek improvements and 440.08 acres of developed property anticipated at the time of formation for build-out of all property within the District.

The cost of the improvements was divided equally among the total number of developed properties within the boundaries of the District on a per acre basis.

“Developed acres” shall include property having a recorded final map or parcel map as of July 1st of each year.

The following formulas are used to calculate each property’s assessment:

1. Cost of maintenance of installed improvements (“M”).

2. Total amount of developed acres (“A”).

3. The annual assessment for the developed acres for that year (“M”) shall be spread on a per-acre basis (“M” ÷ “A”) based on the following:
a. Commercial, retail, office, industrial, and all other parcel classifications not referenced herein’ developed area, per acre basis.
b. Single-family residential area, per acre basis.
c. Multi-family residential area, per acre basis.

4. The single- family and multi- family residential area per acre assessment will be further spread on a per lot basis based on the number of lots on the final map, parcel map, or condominium map for each development.

5. If the initial assessment in any year would exceed $710 per acre, the amount in excess of $710 shall be assessed to the remaining undeveloped acres on a per acre basis, subject to the maximum developed acre amount.

6. The maximum developed acre assessment of $710 per year will be increased annually by the percentage increase in the San Francisco- Oakland-San Jose Area Consumer Price Index for “All Urban Consumers and Clerical Workers” (applies to all costs except water and electricity), plus any budgeted increase in the cost for water and electricity.

7. If the square footage cost of the improvements will be less than the amount set forth herein (after adjustment), the assessment shall be reduced proportionately to reflect the reduced cost of improvements in that year.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 16 Rate Classifications

Single and Multi-family residential subdivisions wit hin the Distr ict will be assigned a rate on a per lot basis. To determine the assessment per lot, the number of acres w ithin the subdivision will be divided by the number of lots within the subdivision.

Commercial (including retail, office, and industrial uses, as well as apartment properties) are assessed based on the per acre figure of $9 03.85 multiplied by the number of acres per individual lot for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Maximum Assessment Rate

It is recognized that the cost of maintaining the District improvements increases slightly every year because of inflation. At the time the District was formed, the property owners approved a formula for increasing assessments for each future fiscal year to o ffset increases in costs due to inflation.

The maximum assessment amount for each development/property type shal l be increased each fiscal year i n an amo unt equal t o the annual percentage increase of the local San Francisco-Oakl and-San Jose Ar ea Consumer P rice Index (“Ind ex”) for “All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers” which is ap plied to all costs except utilities (water a nd electricity), p lus the a ctual percentage increase in utility costs (collectively, “Annual Escalation Factor”).

In order to implement the District’s Annual Escalation Factor annually, two rates were developed based on the cost estimate that was prepared at the time the property owners approved the annual escalator. The first rate (the “CPI Rate”) was created to encompass the annual District cost increases except for utilities. The second rate (the “Utility Rate”) was created to encompass the annual utility cost increases.

The Index is to be applied annually to the prior year’s maximum CPI Rate for each development/property type to pay for all costs except utilities. The maximum Utility Rate was established to pay for all utility costs for each development/property type and is to be increased annually by the percentage change in the budgeted amount for utilities as shown in the annual District’s fiscal year Engineer’s Reports. The increase in utility costs shall be calculated by taking the upcoming fiscal year’s budgeted amount for utilities and subtracting the District’s previous highest yearly budgeted amount for utilities. This difference is used to calculate the annual increase in the Utility Rate for each development/property type. The combination of the maximum CPI Rate and maximum Utility Rate (collectively, “Maximum Assessment Rate”) shall equal the Maximum Assessment Rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Please see Table 3 for details regarding the Maximum Assessment Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

The timing of the annual percentage increase of the Index was changed beginning in 2018 and for each year thereafter for administrative purposes, to ensure the City is allowed the time necessary to have all annual documents prepared and approved by the 118
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 17 City Council by June of each year, and to meet both County submittal and statutory requirements. Each fiscal yea r starting in 2018, the C ity sha ll id entify t he an nual percentage difference in the Index between the most recent calendar year and that of the prior calendar year; more specifically, the annual percentage change used to escalate the prior year’s assessment rates for Fiscal Year 202 4-25 was determined based on the difference using the annual amount for calendar years 20 23 and 2022 . Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such Index or discontinue the preparation of such Index, the City shall use the revised index or comparable index as approved by the City Council for determining fluctuations in the cost of living. The following table shows the Maximum Assessment Rates allowable for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

CPI for 2022 Calendar Year1 323.900
CPI for 2023 Calendar Year1 334.662
% Change in CPI - Increase 3.32%
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Rate per Acre - CPI Rate $1,392.19 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Rate per Acre - CPI Rate $1,438.45 Prior Year Maximum Utility Budget 2 $122,616
Utility Budget for FY 2024/25 $101,035
% Change in Utilities Rate - Increase3 0.000%
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Rate per Acre - Utility Rate $293.46 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Rate per Acre - Utility Rate $293.46 Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Assessment Rate per Acre $1,685.65 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Assessment Rate per Acre 4 $1,731.91 1 CPI is based off of the All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. 2 The Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget Amount for Utilities was the previous highest amount budgeted for utility costs.
3 Equals the % difference between the Prior Year Utility Budget and the Current Year Utility Budget. If the Utility Budget does not increase, no increase will be realized.
4 Equals the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum CPI Rate + Maximum Utility Rate.

TABLE 3: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATE
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 18 If the City Council determines that an inflation adjustment is not required for a given fiscal year, the City Council may authorize the ensuing fiscal year’s assessment without applying the adjustment formula to the amount levied. If the cost estimate and assessments for the District require an increase greater than the adjustment set forth in the formula, then the proposed increase would be subject to approval by the District property owners. Each fiscal year, the maximum assessment rate shall increase at the maximum am ount allowable regardless of whether the increase is levied to the parcels within the District.

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ASSESSMENT ROLL

The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, are on file under separate cover with the City Clerk. Furthermore, the description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Alameda and those records are, by reference, part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each parcel shown in the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel, and subdivision of land within the District, are inclusive of the parcels as shown on the Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Maps as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention, and shall include subsequent subdivisions, lot line adjustments or parcel changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Alameda County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of land within the District.

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Street Lighting
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Preliminary Engineer’s Report
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STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1999-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents

Page No.

Certificate ......................................................................................... ii Section I - Introduction ..................................................................... 1 Section II – Engineer’s Report ......................................................... 3 Part A – Plans and Specifications ......................................... 5 Part B – Estimate of Costs .................................................... 7 Part C – Assessment District Diagram ................................ 11 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments ............ 13 Part E - Assessment Roll .................................................... 18

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STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1999-1 CERTIFICATE
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ENGINEER'S REPORT

CITY OF DUBLIN
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1999-1
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Dublin City Council pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Section 22500 et al of the California Streets and Highways Code.

The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.

Dated: March 25, 2024 By:

Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.

RCE # 83709

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STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1999-1 INTRODUCTION
1 SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

The Ci ty of D ublin (“City”) levies a nd collects special assessm ents on pa rcels w ithin the City of D ublin Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1999-1 (“District”) to maintain the public street lighting improvements within the District.

The assessments and method of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was formed.

General Description of the District

The District w as initially formed in 1 999 to provide a dedicated source of funding for the ongoing maint enance of public s treet lighting improvements w ithin the b oundaries of the Dublin Ranch development ( excluding t he golf course). Tract 70 67, which is t he Clifden Parc development off Mountain Rise P lace in the western hills of the City was annexed to the District in 2000, and Dublin Ranch Areas A and G were annexed in 2001. The remaining portions of Dublin Ranch, in cluding areas B, C, F a nd H were annexed to the District in December 2005. Fallon Village (Tract 7586) was annexed to the District in 2007, and Jordan Ranch (Tract 8024, 8073 & 8074) was annexed to the District in 2011. Tract 8102, which is the Tassajara Hills Phase 1 development was annexed to the District in 2017. Tract 8563, which is the Francis Ranch development , was annexed to the District in 2023. One reason for the formation o f the District was that a special decor ative lighting fixture was d esigned and installed throughout the a rea to create a c ommunity el ement as p art of the development. A Diag ram showing the exterior b oundaries of the Distri ct is pr ovided within this Report.

A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is provided in Part C of this Report.

Compliance with the California Constitution

Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”).

All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the C alifornia Constitution A rticle XIIID ( “Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996.

The formation of this District was initiated by petition from the developer, and the City has determined it is compliant with the substantive and procedural requirements of Proposition 218 and the 1972 Act. At the time the District was formed, the property owners agreed to the inclusion of a formula for increasing assessments for each fiscal year to offset increases due to inflation as described in the assessment methodology. 125
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2 Any future increase in the assessment rate in excess of the maximum allowable rate or substantial changes in the services provided would require the approval of the property owners subject to the assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each property owner.

Summary of District

A summary of the assessments to be levied in Fiscal Year 2024-25 for each property type is shown in the table below.

Property Type EDU Factor Asse ssme nt Ra te
Single Family Residential (SFR) 1.00 per Parcel $41.57 per Parcel Commercial 5.50 per Acre $228.62 per Acre
Exempt, Cemeteries, Common Open Space 0.00 per Parcel $0.00 per Parcel TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
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STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1999-1 ENGINEER’S REPORT
3 SECTION II

ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 SECTION 22500
THROUGH 22679 OF THE CALIFORNIA

STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE

CITY OF DUBLIN

STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1999-1
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 22500), and in accordance with the Resolution of Intention, adopted by the City Council of the City of Dublin on April 16, 202 4, I, Eduardo Espinoza, the duly appointed Engineer of Work, Assessment Engineer for the City of Dublin Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1999-1 (the “District”) submit the following Report, consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this Section II (Engineer’s Report), which consists of five (5) parts as follows:

PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin and are incorporated herein by reference.

PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST

This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be maintained for Fiscal Year 2024-25, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith.

The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin.

PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM

This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Dublin.

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4 The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Report.

PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS

This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each parcel’s land use classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received.

PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL

This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements to be apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dublin and is incorporated in this Report.

The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.

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STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1999-1 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 5 PART A

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The District provides for the continued installation, maintenance, and servicing of street lighting improvements within the public rights-of-way and within public easements within private streets which provide special benefit to parcels and properties within the District.

For the first several years after the formation of the District, this District did not incur a significant maint enance cost; however, as the streetlights age, the number of repairs are increasing. In addition, a portion of the funds collected from the annual assessments of the District are being set aside for future capital improvement project costs in a separate improvement fund referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF). The CIF was established for proposed improvements and expenditures that are greater than can be conveniently
raised from a single annual assessment. Anticipated projects include LED conversions and pole painting. These funds are not considered part of the regular maintenance of the improvements or a part of the Operating Reserve Fund.

In Fiscal Year 2012-13, 321 streetlights in the District were retrofitted with new light emitting diode (LED) fixtures. The total construction cost for these improvements was $283,800. As part of this retrofit, the district received a one–time rebate amount of $39,950 from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).

As generally defined in the 1972 Act, maintenance and servicing of the street lighting improvements may include one or any combination of the following:

1) The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to streetlights and traffic signals.
2) The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof; including but not limit ed to, grading, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
3) The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing including the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including, but not limited to:
a) Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements; b) Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation, repair or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities;
c) The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti; and
d) Electric current or energy, gas, or other agent for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.
4) Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
a) The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
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STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1999-1 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6 b) The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting, and mailing of notices;
c) Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; d) Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; e) Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements; and
f) Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

Pursuant to the 1972 Act:

"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.

"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other illumina ting agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.

Drawings showing the specific locations of the improvements are on file in the City’s Public Works Department and are made a part of this report by reference.

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STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1999-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS
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ESTIMATE OF COSTS

All public streetlights and other eligible improvements within the District are maintained and serviced o n a regular basis. The proposed cost estimate for the District is shown on a following page herein . This i ncludes an estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration, and maintenance associated with the improvements, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials, and administrative expenses. T he summary also shows the estimated fund bal ance, a nd the projected contribution/(transfer) based upo n the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue. Projected cost estimates are also shown for the next two (2) fiscal years.

The following describes the general services and costs shown in the cost estimate.

District Costs

Operating Supplies – The cost of supplies for ongoing maintenance and servicing of the street lighting improvements including street light repair parts and the labor associated with performing the repair work. In addition, a portion of this cost is set aside as a contingency amount for both large scheduled and unscheduled, but necessary repairs.

Contract with Alameda County – The cos t of street light maintenance provided by the County of Alameda based on the current fiscal year contract.

California Street Light Association – The cost of Street Light Association dues based on relative number of lights within the District.

Utilities Electricity – The cost of streetlight electrical energy use, including miscellaneous utility charges.

Miscellaneous Expenses – Costs that cannot easily be categorized i nto a ny of the other District Costs defined above.

Legal Notices – T
he cost of legal notices includes costs associated with preparation and publishing of any, and all required legal notices associated with the District.

District Administration – The costs of contracting with professionals to provide services specific to the annual levy administration, including preparation of the Engineer’s Report, resolutions, and levy submittal to t he C ounty. T hese fe es can also inclu de a ny additional administrative, legal, or engineering services specific to the District, such as the cost to prepare and mail notices of the public meeting and hearing.

Public Works Administration – The cost of public works administration includes costs derived by the City’s Public Works Department or other department in relation to the administration and management of the District.
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8 County Collection Fee – The cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the annual secured pr operty ta x bills. A lameda County charges 1. 7% of the total levy amount.

Miscellaneous Costs and Collections/(Credits) Applied to Levy

Reserve Collection/(Transfer) – The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 4 S ection 22569 (a), provides for a District Reserve Fund for o perations. Negative amounts shown for this cost estimate item represent transfers from t he Reserve Fu nd that r educes t he Balance to Levy. Maintaining a f ully funded Operating Reserve eliminates the n eed for the C ity to transfer funds fr om non–District accounts to pay fo r operational e xpenses during the first half of the fiscal year a nd provides t he Distr ict with suffici ent funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.

Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) – The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 5, beginning with Section 22660, provides for the Distri ct to esta blish by reso lution an assessment installment plan fo r proposed im provements and expe nditures that a re greater than can be conveniently raised from a single annual assessment. D epending on the nature of the planned i mprovements, the collection of funds necessary to complete the project may be collected over a period up to thirty years, but typically not more than five years. The funds co llected sha ll be accum ulated in a s eparate i mprovement fu nd commonly referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and are not considered part of the regular maintenance of the improvements or the Reserve Fund.

B
ecause the money accumulated in the Capital Improvement Fund is for a specific planned project (budgeted separately), the amount shown for this item in the annual cost estimate will typically be a positive number representing the amount being collected that year as part of the Balance to Levy. A negative number (Transfer) should only occur after the project has been completed and excess funds are being credited back to the District’s regular accounts or such funds are needed to pay for the annual operation and maintenance of the District improvements . The actual fund balances and expenditures for Capital Improvements are clearly identified under the Fund Balance Information section of the cost estimate.

Balance to L evy – This is the total a mount to be collected for t he current f iscal y ear through the an nual assessments (for special benefits). T he B alance to Levy represents the sum of Total District ( Direct and Administration) Costs, Reserve Fu nd Co ntributions or Transfers, Contributions from Other R evenue Sources, and the Contribution Replenishment (if any) . Only t hose costs re lated to the i mprovements identified as conferring special benefits to property are levied and collected on the tax roll.

The following page shows the cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and 2025-26.

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Projected
Fiscal Year 2025-26
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ost Estimate

DISTRICT REVENUES
Estimated Assessment Revenues 370, 146$ 377,548$ Contributions from Other Revenue Sources 7,000$ 7,000$ Total District Revenues1 377,146$ 384,548$

DISTRICT COSTS
Operating Supplies 30, 000$ 30,000$
Contract with Alameda County 80,000$ 84,000$ California Street Light Association 440$ 484$ Utilities - Electricity 276,000$ 289,800$ Miscellaneous Expenses -$ -$
Legal Notices 610$ 628$
District Administration 4,120$ 4,244$ Public Works Administration -$ -$ County Collection Fee 6,259$ 6,447$
Total District Costs 397,429$ 415,603$

MISCELLANEOUS COSTS AND COLLECTIONS/(CREDITS) APPLIED TO LEVY Reserve Fund Collection/(Transfer) -$ 9,087$ Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) (20,283)$ (40,141)$ Total Miscellaneous Costs and Collections/(Credits) Applied to Levy (20,283)$ (31,054)$ Balance to Levy 370,146$ 377,548$
Variance Between Estimated Assessment Revenue and Balance to Levy -$ -$ Total Es timated As s es s ment Revenues at Maximum Rate2 709,815$ 724,011$ Variance above/(below) Maximum Revenue (339,670)$ (346,463)$

FUND BALANCE INFORMATION
Beginning Operating Reserve Fund Balance (est. 7/1/24 and 7/1/25) 198,715$ 198,715$ Reserve Fund Adjustment -$ 9,087$ Transfer From/(To) Capital Improvement Fund -$ -$ Prior/Penalties/Public Damage -$ -$ Interest -$ -$
Projected Operating Reserve Fund Balance at FY End (est. 6/30/25 and 6/30/26) 198,715$ 207,801$ Beginning Capital Improvement Fund Balance (est. 7/1/24 and 7/1/25) 376,065$ 313,781$ Capital Improvement Fund Adjustments (20,283)$ (40,141)$ LED Conversions/Special Projects -$ -$ Transfer Out for Capital Improvement Projects3 (42,000)$ (42,000)$ Transfer From/(To) Reserve Fund -$ -$ Prior/Penalties/Public Damage -$ -$ Interest -$ -$
Project Capital Improvement Fund Balance at FY end (est. 6/30/25 and 6/30/26) 313,781$ 231,640$ 1Total District Revenues includes the estimated assessment revenue for each fiscal year and contributions from other revenue sources such as interest earnings, etc.
2The Maximum Assessment Revenue for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 was estimated to be equal to the FY 2024/25 Maximum Assessment Revenues and escalated by 2%.
3The City intends to utilize the CIF Balance for the painting of streetlight poles throughout the District.

Table 2: COST ESTIMATE
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10 Capital Improvement Projects

In addition to collecting funds annually for maintenance, funds are also allowed to be collected for capital improvement projects. Capital improvement projects generally include the repair and replacement of public improvements authorized to be maintained by the District. These funds are collected and often accumulated in a separate fund and are not considered to be a part of the regular maintenance of the improvements.

Following is a list of capital improvement projects the City plans to address utilizing District funds in the upcoming fiscal year and thereafter.

Streetlight Pole Painting: The City has identified the need for painting of street light poles within the District for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Citywide Energy Improvements: The City identified the need to upgrade streetlights to energy-efficient light emitting diode (LED) technology. The LED project is funded and underway, and no further funding from the District is needed.

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STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1999-1 ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 11 PART C

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM

The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The lines and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.

A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.

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STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1999-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 13 PART D

METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS

General

The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by a gencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which incl ude the cons truction, maintenance and servicing of public li ghts, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:

“The n et am ount to be assessed upon l ands within an assessment district may be apporti oned by any formula or m ethod which fa irly distributes t he n et amount among all assessabl e lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”

The formula used for calculating a ssessments in the D istrict t herefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the im provements and se rvices provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4:

“No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. O nly special benefits are assessa ble, and an a gency sha ll separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.”

Benefit Analysis

Each of the i mprovements have been carefully reviewed by the City a nd the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each p arcel based on special benefits re ceived from t he improvements as determined at the time the District was established.

General B enefits — In reviewing each of the District improvements, the proximity of those improvements to both properties within the District and those outside the District, as w ell as the r easons for installing and constructing such improvements, it is evi dent that the improvements are solely the result o f developing properties w ithin t he District and the ongoing maintenance and o peration of these improvement s will directly a ffect t he properties within the District. Although the improvements include public areas, easements, rights-of-way, a nd other amenities available or visible to the p ublic at large, the construction a nd installation of these im provements were o nly n ecessary for the development o f properties w ithin the District a nd were not r equired, nor necessarily desired by any properties or developments outside the District boundary and any public access or use of the improvements by others is incident al. Therefore, it has been 137
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STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1999-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 14 determined that the improvements and the ongoing maintenance, servicing and operation of those improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large, but clearly provide distinct and special benefits to properties within the District.

Special Benefits — The method of apportionment (method of assessment) established herein is based on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives special benefits from the improvements and the desirability and security of those properties is enhanced by the presence of public lighting in close proximity to those properties.

The special benefits of street lighting and other public lighting f acilities are for the convenience, safety, and security of property, improvements, and goods. Specifically:

1) Enhanced deterrence of crime and to aid police protection. 2) Increased nighttime safety on roads, streets, and public areas. 3) Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see. 4) Improved ingress and egress to property.
5) Reduced vandalism and other criminal acts and damage to improvements or property.
6) Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss.

The preceding special benefits contribute to the aesthetic value and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District and thereby provide a special enhancement of the properties. Furthermore, it has been determined that the lack of funding to properly service and maintain the District improvements w ould have a negative impact on the properties within the District.

All the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District.

Non-Assessable Properties — Within the boundaries of the District, there are several types of properties th at are considered to receive no special benefit from the District improvements and are therefore not assessed. These parcels include:

1) Publicly owned parcels that are reserved as public open space or are developed as City parks for active recreation and are maintained and serviced by the District; 2) Publicly owned wetland parcels;
3) Certain public utility parcels;
4) Privately owned open space parcels; and
5) Privately owned "sliver" parcels that have resulted from a lot line adjustment with an adjacent larger parcel. The adjacent larger parcel, of which these "sliver" parcels are a part, are assessed at the residential rate.

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STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1999-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 15 Assessment Methodology

The spe cial b enefits receiv ed by each parcel w ithin the District a nd each parcel’s proportional annual assessment a re calculated on the basis of a formula that utilizes Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU). T he EDU method of a pportionment est ablishes a proportional b enefit relationship between the various p arcels w ithin the District a nd the improvements m aintained by the District. T he typical single-family residential parcel is assigned 1 .00 EDU since it represented more t han 85% of the total p arcels within the District.

EDUs are assigned to the other land uses based upon the pr operty’s development status, type of developm ent (County of A lameda land use code) and property size as shown in the table below.

Single-Family Residential (SFR) — (County land use 1x, 2x, 7x) This land use identifies properties that are developed for single- family residential use and are assigned a factor of

1.00 EDU per parcel. This is the base value that all other land use types are compared and weighted against ( i.e., EDU). This land use classification may include, but is not limited to , lots or parcels identified as single- family residential homes, condominium, vacant residential land zoned for four units or less, planned development (tract or townhouse type), and modular/manufactured single- family residential unit s. Developed apartments are assigned a factor of 1.00 EDU per dwelling unit. Parcels with a vacant apartment land use are treated like commercial and assessed 5.50 EDU per acre.

Commercial — (County land use 3x, 8x, 9x) This land use identifies properties that are considered improved for commercial use and are assigned a factor of 5.50 EDU per gross acre. This land use classification may include, but is not limited to, lots or parcels identified as car washes, commercial garages, automotive dealerships, parking lots, parking garages, service stations, funeral homes, nursing or boarding homes, hospitals, hotels/motels, banks, medical -dental, single and multi -story office buildings, bowling alleys, theaters, vacant commercial land, department stores, discount stores, restaurants, shopping centers, supermark ets, comme rcial or industrial condominium prior to sale of one unit, a nd miscellaneous comme rcial. In addition, institutional property, such as schools and other types of public property are identified within this category.

Common Open Space —
(County land use 0, 03-05, 65) T his land use identifies properties that are exempt from assessment and are assigned 0.00 ED U. This land use classification may include, but is not limited to, lots or parcels identified as exempt public agencies, property leased or owned by public u tilities, cem eteries, a nd planned development common areas.

Property Type EDU Factor
Single Family Residential (SFR) 1.00 per Parcel
Commercial 5.50 per Acre
Exempt, Cemeteries, Common Open Space 0.00 per Parcel
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STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1999-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 16 The following formulas are used to calculate each property’s assessment:

Total Balance to Levy / Total EDUs = Levy per EDU (Rate)

Parcel EDU x Levy per EDU = Parcel Levy Amount

Maximum Assessment Rate

It is recognized that the cost of maintaining the District improvements increases slightly every year because of inflation. At the time the District was formed, the property owners approved a f ormula f or increasing assessments for each future fiscal year to o ffset increases in costs due to inflation.

The maximum assessment amount for each property type shal l be increased each fiscal year in an amo unt equal t o the annual percentage increase of the local San Francisco- Oakland-San Jose Area Consumer Price Index (“Index”) for “All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers” which is ap plied to all costs except utilities (water and electricity), pl us the actual percentage increase in utility costs (collectively, “Annual Escalation Factor”).

In order to implement the District’s Annual Escalation Factor annually, two rates were developed based on the cost estimate that was prepared at the time the property owners approved the annual escalator. The first rate (the “CPI Rate”) was created to encompass the annual District cost increases except for utilities. The second rate (the “Utility Rate”) was created to encompass the annual utility cost increases.

The Index is to be applied annually to the prior year’s maximum CPI Rate for each property type to pay for all costs except utilities. The maximum Utility Rate was established to pay for all utility costs for each property type and is to be increased annually by the percentage change in the budgeted amount for utilities as shown in the annual District’s fiscal year Engineer’s Reports. The increase in utility costs shall be calculated by taking the upcoming fiscal year’s budgeted amount for utilities and subtracting the District’s previous highest yearly budgeted amount for utilities. This difference is used to calculate the annual increase in the Utility Rate for each property type. The combination of the maximum CPI Rate and maximum Utility Rate (collectively, “Maximum Assessment Rate”) shall equal the Maximum Assessment Rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Please see Table 3 for details regarding the Maximum Assessment Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

The timing of the annual percentage increase of the Index was changed beginning in 2018 and for each year thereafter for administrative purposes, to ensure the City is allowed the time necessary to have all annual documents prepared and approved by the City Council by June of each year, and to meet both County submittal and statutory requirements. Each fiscal yea r starting in 2018, the C ity sha ll id entify the an nual percentage difference in the Index between the most recent calendar year and that of the prior calendar year; more specifically, the annual percentage change used to escalate the prior year’s assessment rates for Fiscal Year 202 4-25 was determined based on the difference using the annual amount for calendar years 2023 and 2022 . Should the 140
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STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1999-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 17 Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such Index or discontinue the preparation of such Index, the City shall use the revised index or comparable index as approved by the City Council for determining fluctuations in the cost of living. The following table shows the Maximum Assessment Rates allowable for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

If the City Council determines that an inflation adjustment is not required for a given fiscal year, the City Council may authorize the ensuing fiscal year’s assessment without applying the adjustment formula to the amount levied. If the cost estimate and assessments for the District require an increase greater than the adjustment set forth in the formula, then the proposed increase would be subject to approval by the District property owners. Each fiscal year, the maximum assessment rate shall increase at the maximum amount allowable regardless of whether the increase is levied to the parcels within the District.

CPI for 2022 Calendar Year1 323.900
CPI for 2023 Calendar Year1 334.662
% Change in CPI - Increase 3.32%
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Rate per EDU - CPI Rate $43.90 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Rate per EDU - CPI Rate $45.36 Prior Year Maximum Utility Budget 2 $183,600
Utility Budget for FY 2024/25 $276,000
% Change in Utility Rate - Increase3 50.327%
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Rate per EDU - Utility Rate $22.85 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Rate per EDU - Utility Rate $34.36 Fiscal Year 2023/24 Maximum Assessment Rate per EDU $66.75 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum Assessment Rate per EDU 4 $79.71 1 CPI is based off of the All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. 2 The Fiscal Year 2021/22 Budget Amount for Utilities was the previous highest amount budgeted for utility costs.
3 Equals the % difference between the Fiscal Year 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 Maximum Utility Rate. If the Utility Budget does not increase, no increase will be realized.
4 Equals the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Maximum CPI Rate + Maximum Utility Rate.

TABLE 4: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATE
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18 PART E

ASSESSMENT ROLL

The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, are on file under separate cover with the City Clerk. Furthermore, the description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Alameda and those records are, by reference, made part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each parcel shown in the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel, and subdivision of land within the District, are inclusive of the parcels as shown on the Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Maps as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention, and shall include subsequent subdivisions, lot line adjustments or parcel changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Alameda County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of land within the District.

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Agenda Item 5.3
DATE: April 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Square Park Naming
Prepared by: Bridget Amaya, Asst. Parks and Community Services Director EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will select a name for the new neighborhood square located on Central Parkway in the Jordan Ranch Development.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Confirm Central Forest Park as the name of the new neighborhood square located on Central Parkway in the Jordan Ranch Development.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

DESCRIPTION:

The Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Square is located on Central Parkway in the Jordan Ranch Development. The square is two acres in size and has a park design theme titled, “The Forest.” It will include a multi-use sports court, a pollinator garden, picnic areas, a nature playground, and fitness stations.

After soliciting public input through surveys and public meetings, Staff presented the conceptual plans for the square to the Parks and Community Services Commission on October 17, 2022. The City Council approved the Commission’s preferred conceptual design on December 6, 2022 (Attachment 1).

The City’s Park Naming policy allows for public input on name suggestions. The top-ranked names are then presented to the Parks and Community Services Commission for consideration and recommendation to the City Council.
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An online survey was used to solicit input from the public for potential names for the square. The survey was available for approximately three weeks, from February 7 to February 28, 2024, and advertised on the City’s website, in newsflash features, and on social media. A total of 131 people responded to the survey. The survey included an image of the conceptual theme and design, as well as a list of the park amenities. Respondents chose from a list of suggested names along with the option of writing in additional name suggestions.

As a general guideline, names for the park should reflect the following considerations:
 Geographic location and characteristics
 Landscaping, topography, natural features
 Design amenities or features
 Historical significance
 Recognition of a significant contributor to the advancement of the City  Land or area is traditionally known as...
 Adjoining neighborhood, area, or street
The following table displays the outcome of the survey:

TABLE 1: JORDAN RANCH SQUARE PARK NAMING SURVEY RESULTS Park Name Response Percent Response Count
Central Forest Park (Central Parkway is a cross street
bordering the square and the design theme is “The
Forest”)

44.3% 58
Pandora Square (Pandora Way is a cross street
bordering the square)

23.7% 31
Wicklow Park (county in Ireland) 17.6% 23
Pandora Woods Park (Pandora Way is a cross street
bordering the square)

14.5% 19
100% 131
From these names, the Parks and Community Services Commission recommends to the City Council that the park be named Central Forest Park.

Construction documents for the park are near completion, with a tentative park opening scheduled in summer 2025.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted.

ATTACHMENTS:
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1) City Council Approved Conceptual Design
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NATURE* NATURE*

PLAYGROUNDPLAYGROUND
* FOREST WITH* FOREST WITH

NATIVE UNDER STORYNATIVE UNDER STORY
* POLLINATOR* POLLINATOR

GARDENGARDEN
*FITNESS STATION*FITNESS STATIONBIKE RACKS*BIKE RACKS*
*BIKE RACKS*BIKE RACKS
*FITNESS STATION*FITNESS STATION
*FITNESS STATION*FITNESS STATION
* HILLY SLIDE* HILLY SLIDE * AMPHITHEATER* AMPHITHEATER * SHADE CANOPY* SHADE CANOPY

GROVEGROVE
* PICNIC AREA* PICNIC AREA
* ENTRY COURT* ENTRY COURT
**RESERVABLE COVEREDRESERVABLE COVERED
PICNIC AREA w/ BBQPICNIC AREA w/ BBQ MULTI USE MULTI USE

SPORTS COURT SPORTS COURT
FLEX LAWN*FLEX LAWN*

PANDORA WAY

CENTRAL PARKWAY

PINO GRANDE ROAD

TWAIN HARTE ROAD

PANDORA WAY
AA
AA
BB
CC
CC
BB
0 10'
20'
1" = 20'
N

NEIGHBORHOOD

JORDAN
RANCH
SQUARE

COMMUNITY INPUT

FOREST PARK - NEIGHBORHOOD UNDER THE TREES

NATURE PLAYGROUND - EXPLORING THE FOREST FLOOR

DUBLIN BEACH- FUN UNDER THE SUN

SHADE CANOPY GROVE- DISCOVER PLACES OF RESPITE IN THE FOREST FLEX LAWN FOREST PLAY BIKE PARKING

THE FOREST

NEIGHBORHOOD UNDER THE TREES

KEY FEATURES
- DENSE SHADE CANOPY FOR INFORMAL

ACTIVITIES
- ACTIV ATED PARK EDGES FOR PLAY
- FLEX LAWN
DESIGN
• COMMON THEME: THE FOREST DESIGN WAS THE
COMMUNITIES 1ST CHOICE.
• DESIGN TAKEAWAY: PEOPLE SEEMED TO LIKE THE NATURAL

DESIGN OF THIS OPTION AND HOW IT LENT ITSELF TO THE
VALLEY VIEWS.
• DESIGN ACTION: SWA WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP

THE FOREST DESIGN CONCEPT AND WILL INCORPORATE
COMMUNITY INPUT.

SPORTS AND FITNESS
• COMMON THEME: THE COMMUNITY NOTED THAT SOME SORT
OF SPORTS COURT AND FITNESS ACTIVITY, WAS IMPORTANT.
• DESIGN TAKEAWAY: A SPORT COURT IS WANTED BUT IT SHOULD NOT BE THE MAIN ELEMENT OF THE PARK.
• DESIGN ACTION: THE SPORTS COURT WILL BE INCLUDED

IN THE PROJECT, AND SWA WILL BEGIN TO LOOK HOW

TO INCORPORATE A MULTI-USE SPORTS COURT AND BE
DEVELOPED INTO THE DESIGN.

PLAYGROUND
• COMMON THEME: A PLAYGROUND BE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL
AGES.
• DESIGN TAKEAWAY: DESIGN A PLAYGROUND FOR ALL AGES

AND INCLUDE PLAYGROUND SHOULD INCLUDE THE ELEMENT
WANTED BY THE COMMUNITY. IT WAS NOTED THAT THERE WERE

A FEW PLAY ELEMENTS IN OTHER DESIGN OPTIONS THAT THE

COMMUNITY WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE IN THE FOREST DESIGN
SCHEME
• DESIGN ACTION: AS THE CONCEPT SCHEME MOVES INTO

SCHEMATIC DESIGN SWA WILL DESIGN A PLAYGROUND THAT
RESPONDS TO THE COMMUNITIES SUGGESTIONS.

BBQ
• COMMON THEME: THERE WERE SEVERAL COMMENT NOTING
THAT MORE BBQ AREAS ARE NEEDED.
• DESIGN TAKEAWAY: ADD BBQ AREAS TO ADDRESS THE WANT.
• DESIGN ACTION: BBQ’S WILL BE ADDED TO EACH OF THE
PICNIC AREAS. THE FINAL LOCATIONS AND QUANTITY OF BBQ’S

WILL BE EVALUATED AND INCLUDED IN THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN
PHASE.

GARDEN
• COMMON THEME: THERE WERE SEVERAL COMMENTS FOR A

POLLINATOR GARDEN (SEVERAL COMMENTS FOR COMMUNITY

GARDEN)
• DESIGN TAKEAWAY: A POLLINATOR GARDEN OR PROPERLY

SELECTED PLANTING PALLET WOULD FIT NICELY INTO THE
FOREST DESIGN CONCEPT. A COMMUNITY GARDEN MAYBE

POSSIBLE, HOWEVER THIS WILL NEED TO BE EVALUATED BY
THE CITY.
• DESIGN ACTION: SWA WILL BEGIN TO SELECT PLANT

MATERIALS IN THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE, AND WILL
INCLUDE POLLINATOR PLANTING IN THE LANDSCAPE DESIGN.

A COMMUNITY GARDEN DOES NOT FIT INTO THE PROGRAM

ELEMENT OR GUIDELINES OF A NEIGHBORHOOD SQUARE PARK,
SO THIS ELEMENT WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE DESIGN.

FLEX LAWN
• COMMON THEME: FLEX LAWN WAS SEEN AS AN IMPORTANT

ITEM, AND SEVERAL USES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE

COMMUNITY, SUCH AS SPORTS LIKE VOLLEYBALL, AND
ADDITIONAL PARK SEATING.
• DESIGN TAKEAWAY: THE FLEX LAWN IS IMPORTANT AND WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE FINAL DESIGN.
• DESIGN ACTION: THE FLEX LAWN WILL BE INCLUDED;

HOWEVER, NO PERMANENT SPORTS ELEMENTS WILL BE
INCLUDED. HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT PREVENT THE

COMMUNITY MEMBER FROM SETTING GAMES AND SPORTS

ON AN AS NEEDED BASES, AND THE LAWN WILL BE DESIGN
TO ACCOMMODATE MULTIPLE USES. BENCH SEATING WILL BE
ADDED TO THE EDGE OF THE LAWN AREA.

VIEWS
• COMMON THEME: PROTECTING VIEWS
• DESIGN TAKEAWAY: THIS WILL BE EVALUATED AND STUDIED

TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO BEST SUIT THE PARK AND THE
COMMUNITY.
• DESIGN ACTION: SWA WILL LOOK ARE REVISING DESIGN
GEOMETRIES TO ACCENTUATE THE VIEWS FROM THE PARK.

SEAT HAS ALSO BEEN PROVIDED ALONG THE LAWN EDGE SO
THAT VIEWS CAN BE PASSIVELY APPRECIATED.

SHADE
• COMMON THEME: SHADE IS IMPORTANT TO THE COMMUNITY
• DESIGN TAKEAWAY: WE WILL HAVE TO STUDY THIS TO MAKE

SURE WE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF SHADE
ELEMENTS.
• DESIGN ACTION: SWA WILL FURTHER LOOKING INTO ENSURING SHADE IS PROVIDED IN KEY AREAS.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
• COMMUNITY INPUT PROVIDED IS SWA’S PRELIMINARY
EVALUATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY’S RESPONSES. THE THEMES

IDENTIFIED WERE EVALUATED AND EXTRACTED BY NOTING

COMMENTS THAT APPEARED MULTIPLE TIMES AND ON DIFFERENT
DESIGN OPTIONS.
• WE HAVE NOT INCLUDED COMMENTS THAT ARE NOT FEASIBLE
FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SQUARE PARK. THESE COMMENTS

WERE RELATED TO THE REQUEST TO INCLUDE WATER FEATURE,

CERTAIN SPORTS COURT FACILITIES THAT WOULD NOT FIT THE
SITE, AND RESTROOMS FACILITIES.

Attachment 3
Att achment 1
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NEIGHBORHOOD

JORDAN
RANCH
SQUARE

REFERENCE IMAGES

THE FOREST

NEIGHBORHOOD UNDER THE TREES
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Agenda Item 5.4
DATE: April 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Cooperative Agreement with Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Construction Phase of the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project Prepared by: Laurie Sucgang, City Engineer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will consider approving an agreement with Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) for the construction phase of the City’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure project, as modified to accommodate the Caltrans SR84 Expressway Widening and SR84/I-680 Interchange Improvements project, for which Alameda CTC is the lead implementing agency. The agreement provides for the responsibility of each party during the construction phase.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the Resolution Approving the Cooperative Agreement with Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Construction Phase of the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

As approved in the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Update, the total budget for the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project, CIP No. ST0121, is $3,289,063. The estimated cost for the construction phase, which includes construction cost and construction management and inspection services, for the portion of the project at the Iron Horse Trail, South of Amador Valley Boulevard is $2,800,000. Seventy-five percent of the construction phase cost will be reimbursed by Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC), an increase from prior estimates.

This change will be reflected in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program. The City and Alameda CTC entered into a prior agreement for the preliminary engineering, environmental clearance and permitting, and final design phase of the project. A subsequent agreement covering the costs and funding for the long-term operation and maintenance will be brought to the City Council for consideration at a future date. 148

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DESCRIPTION:

The 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project (CIP No. ST0121, Attachment 3), which provides for planning, design, and construction of various citywide projects that will improve water quality and provide other environmental benefits in accordance with the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan, which was approved by the City Council on June 18, 2019. One of the projects included in this CIP is the Green Stormwater Infrastructure – Iron Horse Trail, South of Amador Valley Boulevard project (GSI Project) to treat stormwater runoff from the adjacent neighborhoods prior to discharge into South San Ramon Creek and Alamo Creek. The preliminary engineering for the GSI Project began in September 2022 and the final design phase is now complete. Construction is anticipated to begin summer 2024.

Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is the lead agency implementing the Project Approval and Environmental Document, Plans, Specifications & Estimate, and Right-of- Way phases of the SR84 Expressway Widening and SR84/I-680 Interchange Improvements project (Alameda CTC Project), including the improvements to meet stormwater treatment and flow control requirements specified by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Caltrans and the RWQCB have approved off-site stormwater treatment and flow control for the Alameda CTC Project.

The City’s GSI Project has been modified to accommodate the requirements of the Alameda CTC Project by incorporating modifications to increase the tributary area of impervious surface and incorporate flow control. In exchange for accommodating the Alameda CTC Project requirements, the additional project costs will be reimbursed by Alameda CTC.

On February 7, 2023, the City Council approved a cooperative agreement with Alameda CTC, Agreement No. A23-0012, for the preliminary engineering, environmental clearance and permitting, and final design (Design Phase). The agreement assigned responsibilities for each agency, including Alameda CTC’s responsibility to fund 75% of the $314,250 costs associated with the first phase of the project.

The proposed Cooperative Agreement covers the construction phase of the combined project, which includes construction capital, construction management, and inspection. The cost for the construction phase of the project is estimated at $2,800,000. The Cooperative Agreement establishes that Alameda CTC funds 75% of these costs, participates in project review, and agrees to future agreements for long-term project maintenance. Staff will return to the City Council with subsequent agreements for the long-term operation and maintenance for the City Council’s consideration.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
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A copy of this report was provided to Alameda County Transportation Commission. The City Council Agenda was posted.

ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving the Cooperative Agreement with Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Construction Phase of the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project 2) Exhibit A to the Resolution - Cooperative Agreement Between Alameda County Transportation Commission and City of Dublin, Alameda CTC Agreement No. A24-0014 3) CIP No. ST0121
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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. XX – 24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN

APPROVING THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH ALAMEDA COUNTY

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE GREEN

STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City completed the preliminary engineering, environmental clearance and permitting, and final design phase for the Green Stormwater Infrastructure – Iron Horse Trail, South of Amador Valley Boulevard project, CIP No. ST0121, (City Project) to treat stormwater runoff from the adjacent neighborhoods prior to discharge into South San Ramon Creek and Alamo Creek; and
WHEREAS, Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is the lead agency implementing the Project Approval and Environmental Document, Plans, Specifications & Estimate and Right of Way phases of the SR84 Expressway Widening and SR84/I-680 Interchange Improvements project (Alameda CTC Project), including the improvements to meet stormwater treatment and flow control requirements specified in the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Clean Water Act Permit 401 Certification No.

WDID#2CW435077; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the RWQCB have approved off-site stormwater treatment and flow control for the Alameda CTC Project; and WHEREAS, the City Project has been modified to accommodate the above-referenced requirements of the Alameda CTC Project, by incorporating certain modifications to increase the tributary area of impervious surface and incorporate flow control; and WHEREAS, the City is willing to modify the City Project to assist Alameda CTC in meeting these requirements, so long as Alameda CTC reimburses the City for the additional costs of both design and construction; and
WHEREAS, the City and Alameda CTC entered into Alameda CTC Agreement No. A23- 0012, effective March 15, 2023, for the design phase; and WHEREAS, the City and Alameda CTC now desire to enter into an agreement for the construction phase, which includes costs associated with the construction contract and construction management and inspection services, of the City Project, as modified to accommodate the requirements of the Alameda CTC Project related to stormwater treatment and flow control, as further described in the Cooperative Agreement, Alameda CTC Agreement No.

A24-0014, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve the Cooperative Agreement with Alameda CTC, attached hereto as Exhibit A to this Resolution.
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Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 2 of 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute Exhibit A and make any necessary, non-substantive changes to Exhibit A to carry out the intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this16th day of April 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Alameda CTC Agreement No. A24-0014
1 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETW
EEN

ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
AND

CITY OF DUBLIN
Caltrans Project: SR84 Expressway Widening and SR84/I-680 Interchange Improvements Dublin Project: Green Stormwater Infrastructure – Iron Horse Trail, South of Amador Valley Boulevard
This COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated for reference purposes only as of April __, 2024, is entered into by and between the City of Dublin (“City”), a municipal corporation, and Alameda County Transportation Commission (“Alameda CTC”), a joint powers agency. This Agreement shall become effective on the date the same is fully-executed by both parties (“Effective Date”).

RECITALS
A. City completed preliminary engineering, environmental clearance and permitting, and is nearing completion of the final design phase for the Green Stormwate r Infrastructure –
Iron Horse Trail, South of Amador Valley Boulevard project (“City Project”) to treat stormwater runoff from the adjacent neighborhoods prior to discharge into South San Ramon Creek and Alamo Creek.

B. Alameda CTC is the lead agency implementing for Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED), Plans, Specifications & Estimate (PS&E) and Right of Way phases of the SR84 Expressway Widening and SR84/I-680 Interchange Improvements project (“Alameda CTC Project”), including the improvements to meet stormwater treatment and flow control requirements specified in the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (“RWQCB”) Clean Water Act Permit 401 Certification No.

WDID#2CW435077.

C. The California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) and the RWQCB have approved off-site stormwater treatment and flow control for the Alameda CTC Project.

D. City Project can accommodate the above-referenced requirements of the Alameda CTC Project, if the City Project incorporates certain modifications to increase the tributary area of impervious surface and incorporate flow control.

E. City is willing to modify the City Project to assist Alameda CTC in meeting these requirements, so long as Alameda CTC reimburses City for the additional costs of both design and construction.

Attachment 2
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Alameda CTC Agreement No. A24-0014

2 F. City and Alameda CTC entered into Alameda CTC Agreement No. A23-0012 effective as of March 15, 2023 for the preliminary engineering, environmental clearance and permitting, and final design phases for the City Project, as modified to accommodate the requirements of the Alameda CTC Project related to stormwater treatment and flow control.

G. City and Alameda CTC now desire to enter into an agreement for the construction phase, which includes costs associated with the construction contract and construction management and inspection services, of the City Project, as modified to accommodate the requirements of the Alameda CTC Project related to stormwater treatment and flow control,

H. The current construction estimate for the City Project is $2,800,000, which includes $2,366,700 for construction capital and $433,300 for construction management and inspection services. The parties agree that Alameda CTC shall be responsible for 75% of these costs, given the relative complexity and demands of the stormwater treatment and flow control elements of the Alameda CTC Project as compared to the City Project without such elements.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES DO HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I

ALAMEDA CTC AGREES:

A. To fund 75% of $2,800,000, or $2,100,000, for th e construction capital, construction management and inspection cost s for the City Project, as modified to accommodate the requirements of the Alameda CTC Project related to stormwater treatment and flow control.

B. To remit payment to City within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice from City for reimbursement of City’s consultant or c ontractor costs incurred in performing the construction, construction management and inspection work for the City Project, as modified to accommodate the requirements of the Al ameda CTC Project related to stormwater treatment and flow control.

C. To review and provide comments on necessary documents produced during the construction phase, such as requests for in formation (RFIs), submittals, a nd potential change orders, to ensure consistency with the mitigation requirements, and provide comments thereon to City within fourteen (14) days after receipt thereof.

D. To assist in obtaining the review and approval from Caltrans and RWQCB, as necessary, for any documents produced during the constructi on phase that may require review and/or approval from such agencies.

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3 E. To enter into an agreement with the City for the long-term maintenance and establish Alameda CTC funding for the City Project, as modified to accommodate the requirements of the Alameda CTC Project rela ted to stormwater treatment and flow control. The long- term maintenance agreement shall include various compliance requirements of the 401 Certification issued by the RWQCB.

SECTION II

CITY AGREES:

A. To oversee and complete construction, construction management and inspection for the City Project, as modified to accommodate the requirements of the Alameda CTC Project related to stormwater treatment and flow control.

B. To inform Alameda CTC of progress and key findings as they are developed and seek input during construction, construction management and inspection.

C. To invoice Alameda CTC for reimbursement of City’s consultant an d contractor costs incurred in performing the construction, construction management and inspection. City shall include supporting documentation such as invoices from the construction contractor for the construction work and timesheets for consultant staff performing construction management and inspection.

D. To respond to comments provided by Alam eda CTC, RWQCB, and Caltrans on draft documents.

F. To enter into a long-term maintenance agreement with Alameda CTC to establish Alameda CTC funding for the City Project, as modified to accommodate the requirements of the Alameda CTC Project related to stormwater treatment and fl ow control. The long-term maintenance agreement shall include various compliance requirements of the 401 Certification issued by the RWQCB.

E. City shall require the professional consu ltant(s), subconsultant s, contractors and subcontractors performing the work require d hereunder to name Alameda CTC, its governing body, officers, employees and consultants as additional insureds on the same terms as City is so named on all insurance required by City for the City Project.

SECTION III

IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED:

A. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and any oral discussions or written or oral agreements with respect thereto preceding the effective date of this Agreement are superseded hereby, with the exception 155
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4 of Alameda CTC Agreement No. A23-0012. No amendment, alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the parties hereto.

B. Alameda CTC and the City each render their services under this Agreement as independent agencies. None of the agents or employees of either shall be deemed agents or employees of the other.

C. Any notice given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally or mailed by registered or certified mail or commercial overnight courier, return receipt or confirmation of delivery requested, to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice):

If to City:

If to Alameda CTC:

Linda Smith, City Manager
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
[email protected]
Tess Lengyel, Executive Director
Alameda County Transportation Commission
1111 Broadway, Suite 800
Oakland, CA 94607
[email protected]

[signatures on following page]

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5 In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized officers.

CITY OF DUBLIN ALAMEDA COUNTY

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

By: By:

Linda Smith D’Ambrosio Tess Lengyel
City Manager Executive Director

Date: Date:

Approved as to form: R ecommended for Approval:

By By:

John Bakker Gary Huisingh
City Attorney Deputy Executive Director of Projects

Reviewed as to Budget/Financial Controls:

By: ______________________________
Patricia Reavey
Deputy Executive Director of Finance and
Administration

Approved as to form and procedure:

By:

Fennemore Wendel
Legal Counsel for Alameda CTC
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Number ST0121 Program STREETS
PRIOR
YEARS
2022-2023
BUDGET 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027
FUTURE

YEARS T
OTALS
9100 $301 $96,039 $96,340
9200 $611,365 $235,688 $847,053
9400 $1,433,670 $900,000 $2,333,670
9500 $12,000 $12,000
$301 $2,153,074 $1,135,688 $3,289,063
PRIOR
YEARS
2022-2023
BUDGET 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027
FUTURE
YEARS
T
OTALS
Salaries & Benefits
Contract Services
Improvements

GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Miscellaneous

ESTIMATED COSTS

FUNDING SOURCE
TOTAL
2022-2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project provides for the planning, design, and construction of various citywide projects that will improve water quality and provide other environmental benefits in accordance with the Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Plan, which was approved by the City Council on June 18, 2019. The GSI Plan and associated implementing projects, as well as trash load reduction requirements, are mandated by the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP). Projects include: stormwater full trash capture device installation throughout the City, and construction of GSI along the Iron Horse Trail corridor, south of Amador Valley Boulevard. GSI planning and planning for the installation of trash capture devices began in FY2021-22. The installation of the trash capture devices is anticipated in FY2023-24.

Construction of GSI along the Iron Horse Trail corridor, south of Amador Valley Boulevard, is anticipated in 2024.

This project is funded by a General Fund Reserve set aside for this purpose. The City and Alameda CTC entered into a Cooperative Agreement on February 7, 2023 to partner on the design and environmental permitting phase for a bio-retention and hydromodification management facility along the Iron Horse Trail corridor, south of Amador Valley Boulevard, that satisfies a portion of the City's GSI requirement and Alameda CTC's project, SR84 Expressway Widening and SR84/I-680 Interchange Improvements. Alameda CTC's share of the costs is 75% of the total, which will be reimbursed to the City after expenditure. Both agencies will enter into a subsequent agreement for the construction phase.

The "Other" funding is from Alameda County Transportation Commission.

ANNUAL OPERATING IMPACT: To be determined. On-going operations and maintenance (O&M) expenditures for installed facilities are required, but may be equal to current maintenance expenditures, particularly for retrofit and replacement projects. For completely new projects, O&M costs are estimated at 1.3% of construction cost for parcel based GSI or regional stormwater controls, and 3.6% of construction costs for green street projects. Alameda CTC will enter into a long- term maintenance agreement with the City for the GSI along the Iron Horse Trail corridor, south of Amador Valley Boulevard, to account for the on-going maintenance costs of the portion of the facility that satisfies their project.

MANAGING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Attachment 3
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1101 $301 $2,153,074 $2,153,375
9997 $1,135,688 $1,135,688
$301 $2,153,074 $1,135,688 $3,289,063

ANNUAL OPERATING IMPACT
Other
TOTAL
General Fund
Designation
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Agenda Item 5.5
DATE: April 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Plans and Specifications and Award of Contract to American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. for the Annual Street Resurfacing Project (2024 Slurry Seal), CIP No. ST0117
Prepared by: Michael Boitnott, Capital Improvement Program Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will consider approving the plans and specifications and awarding a construction contract to American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. for the Annual Street Resurfacing Project (2024 Slurry Seal). The project will resurface multiple street segments with a slurry seal that will prolong the life of the existing pavement surface.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. for the Annual Street Resurfacing (2024 Slurry Seal) Project, CIP No. ST0117.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The bid submitted by American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. is $809,029. Staff recommends a construction contingency of $100,000 (approximately 12%) to facilitate change orders for unforeseen construction issues, bringing the total potential construction cost to $909,029. Sufficient funds are available in the approved budget for CIP No. ST0117.

DESCRIPTION:

The 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes the Annual Street Resurfacing Project, CIP No. ST0117. The project will provide for three different treatments to Dublin roadways, with the 2024 Slurry Seal being the first. The other two treatments are a cape seal project on Dublin Boulevard west of Silvergate Drive, and an overlay project on John Monego Court, Persimmon Drive pedestrian pathway, and Dublin Boulevard between Myrtle Drive and 160

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John Monego Court. These will be bid out as separate contracts under the Annual Street Resurfacing Project.

The 2024 Slurry Seal covers approximately 1.5 million square feet of roadway with a preventative maintenance technique used to prolong the life of asphalt concrete surfacing. As streets begin to show wear and stress cracks, it is important to seal the cracks to keep water from getting under the roadway pavement. Slurry consists of a sand/oil mixture which seals cracks and provides a new, uniform wearing surface.

Bid Process
The City of Dublin issued a bid package for the Annual Street Resurfacing (2024 Slurry Seal) Project on March 1, 2024. The bid package consisted of 19 base bid items. Five sealed bids were received on March 26, 2024, with the base bids ranging from $809,029 to $1,279,279. The lowest base bid of $809,029 was submitted by American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. A summary of the bids is provided as Attachment 4.

Recommendation
Staff reviewed the bid results, checked references and necessary licenses, and recommends that the City Council award the construction contract to American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

To facilitate the approval of contract change orders and avoid construction delays, it is requested that the City Manager or designee be authorized to approve change orders up to the contingency amount of $100,000. The resolution will authorize this change as it relates to the project. Staff expects work to begin in the mid-May 2024 and be completed in August 2024.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
This project is exempt under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted. A courtesy copy of this report was sent to American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. and Alameda County Transportation Commission’s Independent Watchdog Committee.

ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. for the Annual Street Resurfacing (2024 Slurry Seal) Project, CIP No. ST0117
2) CIP No. ST0117
3) 2024 Slurry Seal Project Location Map
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4) Bid Results
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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-24, Item 4.X, Adopted 04/16/24 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. XX - 24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN

APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT REPAIR & RESURFACING CO., INC. FOR THE ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING (2024 SLURRY SEAL) PROJECT, CIP NO. ST0117
WHEREAS, the design team has completed the plans and specifications for the Annual Street Resurfacing Project (2024 Slurry Seal), CIP No. ST0117, (Project) which includes the roadway resurfacing on 51 street segments by means of crack filling, seal coating the pavement, and installation of pavement delineation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin did, on March 26, 2024, publicly open, examine, and declare all sealed bids for doing the work described in the approved plans and specifications for the Project, which plans and specifications are hereby expressly referred to for a description of said work and for all particulars relative to the proceedings under the request for bids; and WHEREAS, said bids were submitted to Staff and American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for doing said work.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby approves the Plans and Specifications for the Project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby award the Contract for the Project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. at a base bid of $809,029, the particulars of which bids are on file in the Office of the Public Works Director.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby authorize the City Manager or designee to approve the Project contract change orders based on the appropriated funds designated for the Project up to the contingency amount of $100,000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or designee is authorized to execute the Construction Agreement for the Project with American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Co., Inc. {Signatures on the following page}
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Reso. No. XX-24, Item 4.X, Adopted 04/16/2024 Page 2 of 2 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Number ST0117 Program STREETS
PRIOR
YEARS
2022-2023
BUDGET 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027
FUTURE

YEARS TOTALS
9100 $142,884 $48,991 $35,360 $35,360 $35,360 $35,360 $333,315 9200 $1,484,397 $684,947 $340,000 $340,000 $360,000 $360,000 $3,569,344 9400 $7,796,520 $3,023,727 $1,917,401 $1,917,401 $2,170,601 $2,170,601 $18,996,251 9500 $9,022 $40,169 $7,120 $7,120 $8,000 $8,000 $79,431 $9,432,823 $3,797,834 $2,299,881 $2,299,881 $2,573,961 $2,573,961 $22,978,341 PRIOR
YEARS
2022-2023
BUDGET 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027
FUTURE

YEARS TOTALS
1001 $467,999 $467,999
2201 $3,456,188 $1,232,833 $600,920 $725,920 $800,000 $800,000 $7,615,861 2204 $1,484,999 $300,000 $1,784,999
2205 $300,000 $300,000
2214 $1,806,020 $450,000 $575,000 $450,000 $650,000 $650,000 $4,581,020 Measure BB Sales Tax - Local
Streets Fund
Measure B Sales Tax - Bike &
Pedestrian Fund
General Fund

ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING

ESTIMATED COSTS
Measure B Sales Tax - Local Streets
Fund
Salaries & Benefits

FUNDING SOURCE
Contract Services
Improvements
Miscellaneous
TOTAL
State Gas Tax
2022-2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project provides for the design and construction of a variety of pavement resurfacing treatments, from slurry seal to major rehabilitation and reconstruction of streets and resurfacing of bridge decks. The project also includes installation of new or upgrades of existing ADA curb ramps on roads that are reconstructed or receive an asphalt concrete overlay. Streets are selected for improvements based on the City's Pavement Management System to optimize the pavement condition in relation to available budget. The City owns and maintains approximately 148 centerline miles of streets.

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission groups Pavement Condition Index (PCI) ratings into the following categories: 80-100 Very Good-Excellent; 70-79 Good, 60-69 Fair, 50-59 At Risk, 25-49 Poor, and 0-24 Failed. The City of Dublin is rated very good with a three-year moving average PCI of 82.

This annual Resurfacing Program is primarily funded by Alameda County Transportation Commission Measure B/BB funds, SB-1, and Gas Tax. This program protects the substantial investment the City has in the public street system.

ANNUAL OPERATING IMPACT: None
MANAGING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Attachment 2
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PRIOR
YEARS
2022-2023
BUDGET 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027
FUTURE

YEARS TOTALSFUNDING SOURCE
2215 $304,500 $304,500
2216 $82,500 $82,500
2220 $1,374,977 $1,764,661 $1,123,961 $1,123,961 $1,123,961 $1,123,961 $7,635,482 2304 $155,640 $4,360 $160,000
4309 $45,980 $45,980
$9,432,823 $3,797,834 $2,299,881 $2,299,881 $2,573,961 $2,573,961 $22,978,341

ANNUAL OPERATING IMPACT
TOTAL
Road Maint. & Rehab. Account
(RMRA)
Mitigation Contributions
Measure BB Sales Tax - Bike &
Pedestrian Fund
Measure B Grants
Local Recycling Programs
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Attachment 3
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Annual Street Resurfacing "2024 Slurry Seal"
ST0117
Bid Date:

BASED BID
ITEM DESCRIPTION Qty. UNIT Unit Cost Extension Unit Cost Extension Unit Cost Extension Unit Cost Extension Unit Cost Extension 1 1 LS $44,000.00 $44,000.00 $47,011.07 $47,011.07 $91,375.00 $91,375.00 $80,000.00 $80,000.00 $120,000.00 $120,000.00 2 1 LS $30,500.00 $30,500.00 $43,704.00 $43,704.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $80,000.00 $80,000.00 $120,000.00 $120,000.00 3 1 LS $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $2,140.00 $2,140.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 4 1 LS $90,000.00 $90,000.00 $80,217.90 $80,217.90 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $125,000.00 $125,000.00 5 1 LS $45,000.00 $45,000.00 $83,460.00 $83,460.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $125,000.00 $125,000.00 6 1 LS $412,500.00 $412,500.00 $376,556.00 $376,556.00 $375,000.00 $375,000.00 $540,000.00 $540,000.00 $580,385.50 $580,385.50 7 75 EA $15.00 $1,125.00 $16.05 $1,203.75 $26.45 $1,983.75 $30.00 $2,250.00 $25.00 $1,875.00 8 2,047 LF $2.00 $4,094.00 $2.14 $4,380.58 $1.60 $3,275.20 $2.00 $4,094.00 $1.50 $3,070.50 9 58 LF $2.00 $116.00 $2.14 $124.12 $1.60 $92.80 $2.00 $116.00 $1.50 $87.00 10 7,137 LF $3.00 $21,411.00 $3.21 $22,909.77 $4.50 $32,116.50 $4.50 $32,116.50 $4.25 $30,332.25 11 219 LF $2.00 $438.00 $2.14 $468.66 $1.05 $229.95 $1.00 $219.00 $1.00 $219.00 12 90 LF $2.00 $180.00 $2.14 $192.60 $2.10 $189.00 $2.00 $180.00 $2.00 $180.00 13 1,091 LF $2.00 $2,182.00 $2.14 $2,334.74 $3.45 $3,763.95 $4.00 $4,364.00 $3.25 $3,545.75 14 3,633 LF $2.00 $7,266.00 $2.14 $7,774.62 $2.10 $7,629.30 $2.00 $7,266.00 $2.00 $7,266.00 15 977 LF $2.00 $1,954.00 $2.14 $2,090.78 $2.10 $2,051.70 $2.00 $1,954.00 $2.00 $1,954.00 16 136 LF $10.00 $1,360.00 $10.70 $1,455.20 $23.25 $3,162.00 $30.00 $4,080.00 $22.00 $2,992.00 17 4,387 SF $12.00 $52,644.00 $12.84 $56,329.08 $12.70 $55,714.90 $13.00 $57,031.00 $12.00 $52,644.00 18 8,269 SF $11.00 $90,959.00 $11.77 $97,326.13 $12.70 $105,016.30 $13.00 $107,497.00 $12.00 $99,228.00 19 1 EA $300.00 $300.00 $321.00 $321.00 $530.00 $530.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $809,029.00 $830,000.00 $1,007,130.35 $1,123,667.50 $1,279,279.00TOTAL Mobilization (Not to Exceed 10% of total base
bid)
Pavement Coatings Co.VSS International, Inc.

LOW BIDDER
American Asphalt
Water Pollution Control
Polymer Modified Quick-Setting Slurry Seal
“Type II”
Traffic Control and Construction Area Signs
(Not to Exceed 10% of total base bid)
Rubberized Asphalt Crack Sealing
Remove Existing Traffic Stripes and Pavement
Markings

CITY OF DUBLIN

ENGINEERING DIVISION

BID SUMMARY
3/26/2024 - 2:00 PM
Pavement Markings (Detail A24G Yield Line-
Thermoplastic)
Traffic Stripes (Detail 39 - Thermoplastic)
Traffic Stripes (Detail 39A - Thermoplastic)
Traffic Stripes (Detail 27B - Thermoplastic)
Pavement Markings (Various Crosswalk and
Limit Line)
Traffic Stripes (Detail 38 - Thermoplastic)
Replace Sign Panel on Existing Post
Pavement Markings (Arrows, Symbols, and
Words - Thermoplastic)
Project Name:

Project No. :

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Traffic Stripes (Detail 26B - Thermoplastic)
Replace and/or Install Two-way Blue Fire
Hydrant Marker
Traffic Stripes (Detail 22 - Thermoplastic)
Traffic Stripes (Detail 8 - Thermoplastic)
Traffic Stripes (Detail 2 - Thermoplastic)
DoolittleGraham Contractors, Inc.

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STAFF REPORT

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Agenda Item 5.6
DATE: April 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers Prepared by: Gloria Tai, Senior Finance Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024, totaling $9,636,172.43.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the report.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Summary of Payments Issued
Report Period March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024
Total Number of Payments: 289
Total Amount of Payments: $9,636,172.43
DESCRIPTION:

The Payment Issuance Report (Attachment 1) provides a listing of all payments for the period beginning March 1, 2024, through March 31, 2024. This report is provided in accordance with the policy adopted November 15, 2011, in Resolution No.189-11. The listing of payments has been reviewed in accordance with the policies for processing payments and expenditures.

The City’s practice of reporting payments to the City Council after the payments have been made is in compliance with California Government Code Sections 37208 (b) and (c), which allow for an agency to make payments without first being audited by the legislative body, as long as such 169

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payments are: 1) conforming to a budget approved by ordinance or resolution of the legislative body; and 2) presented to the legislative body for ratification and approval in the form of an audited comprehensive annual financial report.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted.

ATTACHMENTS:
1) Payment Issuance Report for March 2024
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3/4/2024 JOSEPH THOMAS WASHINGTON II PCS COMMISSION 2/26/2024 50.00 JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS, LLC. ALARM SERVICES LIBRARY DEC 2023 340.12 JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS, LLC. ALARM SERVICES LIBRARY MAR 2024 1,594.17 INTEGRA REALTY RESOURCES REAL ESTATE VALUATION CFD NO. 2015-1 (DUBLIN CROSSING) 20,000.00 IPERMIT PERMIT REFUND #BLDG-2024-02898 CXLD PERMIT 65.80 I C M A 401 PLAN DEFERRED COMP 401A: PE 2/23/24 1,264.93 I C M A 457 PLAN DEFERRED COMP 457: PE 2/23/24 30,601.89 HEALTHEQUITY, INC. HEALTHEQUITY: PE 2/23/24 3,861.36
HEALTHEQUITY, INC. HEALTHCARE BENEFITS 664.25
HD SUPPLY CONST & INDUSTRIAL HARD HATS FOR CIP TOUR 205.42 GUIDA SURVEYING INC. ENGINEERING SERVICES - PLAN REVIEW OCT 2023 1,601.19 GUIDA SURVEYING INC. ENGINEERING SERVICES - PLAN REVIEW JAN 2024 747.25 GOODWIN CONSULTING GROUP, INC. CFD BONDS - CONTINUING DISCLOSURE SUBMITTAL 811.25 GUIDA SURVEYING INC. ENGINEERING SERVICES - PLAN REVIEW NOV 2023 960.72 GOLDEN BOUGH, INC. PERFORMER AT THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL 2,000.00 GOODWIN CONSULTING GROUP, INC. CFD TAX LEVY PREPARATION 14,854.25 FASTSIGNS COMMUNITY GARDEN SIGNAGE AT DON BIDDLE PARK- FEB 2024 859.67 GANNETT FLEMING, INC. IRON HORSE NATURE PARK AND OPEN SPACE - JAN 2024 17,234.43 GEOCON CONSULTANTS, INC. VILLAGE PKWY GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION- DEC 2023 2,684.75 GLASS TECH OF OREGON ST. PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL MUGS 2,288.74 GANNETT FLEMING, INC. IRON HORSE NATURE PARK AND OPEN SPACE - DEC 2023 9,519.25 GEOCON CONSULTANTS, INC. ST0117 2023 SLURRY SEAL -MATERIAL OCT 2023 2,202.50 GANNETT FLEMING, INC. GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE - NOV 2023 1,313.00 GANNETT FLEMING, INC. IRON HORSE NATURE PARK AND OPEN SPACE - NOV 2023 5,252.00 ESHA SUNIL SHENOY PCS COMMISSION 2/26/2024 50.00
EUROPEAN MOBILE WERKS POLICE VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 1,899.18 EOA, INC. EVIRON & SUS DIVISION PLAN REVIEW SEP 2023 2,783.00 ERIC NIELSEN PCS COMMISSION 2/26/2024 50.00
EOA, INC. EVIRON & SUS DIVISION PLAN REVIEW OCT 2023 1,694.00 EOA, INC. EVIRON & SUS DIVISION PLAN REVIEW NOV 2023 1,179.00 ENGEO INC FALLON CROSSING GHAD PROF. SERVICES - DEC 2023 5,113.40 ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR EAN SERVICES, LLC RENTAL CARS FOR DPS SIU 2,205.15 ENGEO INC SCHAEFER RANCH GHAD PROF. SERVICES - JAN 2024 6,646.25 ENGEO INC FALLON VILLAGE GHAD PROF. SERVICES - DEC 2023 8,154.00 ENGEO INC FALLON VILLAGE GHAD PROF. SERVICES - JAN 2024 10,159.50 ENGEO INC SCHAEFER RANCH GHAD PROF. SERVICES - DEC 2023 5,175.35 EASTERSEALS NORTHERN CA FY 23-24 HUMAN SERVICES GRANT (GF) 6,147.50 ENGEO INC FALLON CROSSING GHAD PROF SERVICES - JAN 2024 2,534.75 DREAM RIDE ELEVATOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE FEB 2024 516.00 DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CITY WATER (12/1 - 1/31) 2024 15.70 DANIEL S COLLEY PCS COMMISSION 2/26/2024 50.00
DAVID L. GATES & ASSOCIATES, INC. CONCEPTUAL PLANNING FOR CIVIC CENTER RENNO DEC 2023 1,509.00 CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. PLANNING & PRELIM ENG VILLAGE PKWY - DEC 2023 4,312.50 CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. SURVEYING SERVICES - DEC 2023 964.20 CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. DUBLIN STANDARD PLANS AND DETAILS - NOV 2023 655.60 CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. PLANNING & PRELIM ENG VILLAGE PKWY - NOV 2023 10,549.00 CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. KOOPMAN CYN CRK CHANNEL AND BANK REPAIR - JAN 2024 5,196.00 CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. SURVEYING SERVICES - NOV 2023 1,596.00 CODE PUBLISHING, LLC MUNI CODE UPDATES 971.00
CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. BRDG & STRUCTURE ASSET INSP. - DEC 2023 & JAN 2024 4,744.50 CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. KOOPMAN CYN CRK CHANNEL AND BANK REPAIR - DEC 2023 5,787.00 CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. PS&E FOR ST. & PERSIMMON DR PEDEST PATH NOV 2023 25,388.50 CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. ENGINEERING SERVICES - PLAN REVIEW JAN 2024 711.00 BKF ENGINEERS ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING PROJECT DEC 2023 7,516.50 BLAISDELL'S BUSINESS PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES FEB 2024 742.71 BKF ENGINEERS TASSAJARA RD GAP CLOSURE PROJECT OCT 2023 7,558.38 CARBONIC SERVICE THE WAVE POOL CHEMICALS 248.15
CDW GOVERNMENT INC AV FINANCE CONFERENCE ROOM EQUIP 2,462.97 BSK ASSOCIATES INC. GEOTECHNICAL PEER REVIEW DEC 2023 65.75 BYOG WAVE ADVERTISING MATERIALS/SUPPLIES 1,832.86
BSK ASSOCIATES INC. WALLIS RANCH GEOTECH SRVS FOR SOIL CLASSIFIC. JAN 2024 643.00 BSK ASSOCIATES INC. WALLIS RANCH GEOTECH SRVS FOR SOIL CLASSIFIC. DEC 2023 869.25 APEX GRADING SCHAEFER RANCH GHAD PROF. SERVICES OCT-NOV 2023 77,162.31 BIG O'TIRES #7 POLICE VEHICLE REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 697.02 AMY L. JONES REC CLASS INSTRUCTOR 396.00
APEX GRADING FALLON VILLAGE GHAD PROF. SERVICES OCT 2023 6,406.16 ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ATTN: ACCOUNTS RECE FIRE SERVICES FEB 2023-2024 1,407,171.42 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SVCS INC CROSSING GUARD SERVICES FEB 2024 20,062.44 DSRSD SERVICE TO 1/31/2024 22,905.73
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Payment Issuance Report
Print Date: 4/2/2024
Payments Dated 3/1/2024 through 3/31/2024

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