Dublin City Council
June 16, 2026

Payee Description Amount
ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE SERVICES MAR 2026 1,693,308.34 ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE SERVICES MAY 2026 1,578,858.83 4LEAF INC. DEV & PERMITS PLAN REV. STAFF AUGMENTATION MAR 2026 270.00 A4 PROMOTIONS & INCENTIVES
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City of Dublin
Payment Issuance Report
Print Date: 6/1/2026
Payments Dated 5/1/2026 through 5/31/2026

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THE SOURCING GROUP, LLC WAVE APPAREL 803.06
STERICYCLE, INC. STERICYCLE BUDGET SUBSCRIPTION 0.75
TETRA TECH, INC. 2026 EOC SECTION TRAINING & FUNCTIONAL EXERCISE 8,512.05 SIYU HENNINGSEN HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION 04/30/26 50.00 SNG & ASSOCIATES INC. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW JAN 2026 8,354.50 THE SOURCING GROUP, LLC ADULT BASKETBALL AND SOFTBALL SHIRTS 565.17 T-MOBILE USA, INC. PW CELL SERVICE TO 4/20/26 692.03
T-MOBILE USA, INC. CELL THROUGH 4/20/26 AND REPLACEMENT IPHONES (18) 8,486.87 TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC GRANT STRATEGY AND WRITING SERVICES MAY 2026 5,000.00 SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL 2026 MEMBERSHIP DUES JUL 2026 - JUN 2027 810.00 SHIR MARTIAL ARTS, LLC REC CLASS INSTRUCTOR 315.00
SIERRA DISPLAY, INC. CITY MILITARY BANNER FABRICATION 1,842.06 SAFECHECKS CHECK STOCK 75400-75999 750.79
RISEWELL HOMES TIF IMPACT FEE REIMBURSEMENT 860,622.00
SIMPLER SYSTEMS, INC SIMPLER SOFTWARE LICENSING SUPPORT MAY 2026 1,650.00 SANJANA GIDWANI PCS COMMISSION 04/20/26 50.00
SELECT IMAGING INSIDE DUBLIN COMMUNITY PROMOTION SUPPLIES 738.51 MAKE ME A PRO SPORTS REC CLASS INSTRUCTOR 403.20
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. DPS - RADIOS FOR 2 HARLEY MOTORS 16,404.90 ROSE HUNT HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION 04/30/26 50.00
PAKPOUR CONSULTING GROUP, INC. CM SERVICES - FOREST PARK FEB 2026 336.75 R. YOUNAN LLC REC CLASS INSTRUCTOR 1,708.80
NAVEENA TUKARAM RUDRAPADA HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION 04/30/26 50.00 NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, CHTD ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING DESIGN SERVICES FEB 2026 84,722.50 LIVERMORE AUTO GROUP POLICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 3,033.83 LIFELOC TECHNOLOGIES INC DPS - INTOXIMETER BATTERY REPLACEMENT 143.12 LEE & ASSOCIATES RESCUE EQUIP WAVE - ROPE ACCESS CERTIFICATION AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTION MAY 2026 12,000.00 LEHR AUTO POLICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 1,500.00 LANLOGIC INC. UMBRELLA OPEN DNS MAY 2026 1,050.00
JOY LIU PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES - DPW VOLUNTEER DAY 375.00 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOC. INC. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL MAR 2026 1,260.00 I C M A 457 PLAN DEFERRED COMP 457: PE 05/01/26 30,320.98 ICMA ICMA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - JUL 2026 - JUN 2027 1,200.00 LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES FOR APR 2026 78.12 IRON MOUNTAIN FINANCE RECORDS STORAGE APR-MAY 2026 493.26 JONG PARK ADU ACCELERATOR PROGRAM REBATE 5,000.00
INTERACTIVE DATA, LLC PD - SOCIAL MEDIA SEARCH APR 2026 290.00 IMAGE SALES, INC. 424-D24 PVC ACCESS CARDS - BADGES 454.84 INTEGRA PLANNING & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE LANDSCAPE PLAN CHECK & INSPECTIONS APR 2026 1,485.00 I C M A 401 PLAN DEFERRED COMP 401: PE 05/01/26 1,799.26 HEALTHEQUITY, INC. HEALTHEQUITY: PE 05/01/26 5,560.85
HEALTHEQUITY, INC. COMMUTER (MAY 2026) & HEALTHCARE (APR 2026) BENEFITS 617.00 GEOCON CONSULTANTS, INC. GLEASON DRIVE BRIDGE SETTLEMENT FEB 2026 7,003.20 GEOCON CONSULTANTS, INC. GLEASON DRIVE BRIDGE SETTLEMENT JAN 2026 2,432.50 HESSELBERG CONCRETE PWEN-2020-00044 CASH BOND REFUND 3,150.00 GOODWIN CONSULTING GROUP, INC. BONDS CONTINUING DISCLOSURE - 2021 LEASE REV. BOND 1,612.50 GOODWIN CONSULTING GROUP, INC. ANNUAL CFD SPECIAL TAX ADMINISTRATION - DUBLIN CROSSING 20,676.25 GOLDEN STATE FLEET SVCS INC DPS -TOWING SERVICES 125.00 GOODWIN CONSULTING GROUP, INC. ANNUAL CFD SPECIAL TAX ADMINISTRATION - EAST RANCH 352.50 DELL MARKETING L.P. C/O DELL USA L.P. ONSITE - DECOMMISSION NETWORK EQUIPMENT - VXRAIL 6,124.62 EARL SCHEIB AUTO AND PAINT OF CONCORD, LLC DPS - REPLACEMENT VEHICLE DOOR PAINT 1,580.00 CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. VILLAGE PARKWAY RECONSTRUCTION - DESIGN SERVICES DEC 2025 20,731.24 CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. VILLAGE PARKWAY RECONSTRUCTION - DESIGN SERVICES JAN 2026 6,498.47 DAVID L. GATES & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOREST PARK IRRIGATION AND PLAY EQUIPMENT INSPECTION JAN 2026 1,347.50 CRAIG L BETTENCOURT PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & FINANCE SOLUTIONS APR 2026 3,063.75 CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. VILLAGE PARKWAY RECONSTRUCTION - DESIGN SERVICES OCT 2025 10,821.63 CDW GOVERNMENT INC SOLARWINDS CO-TERM UDT, NPM, NTA, DAMEW MAY 2026 - DEC 2027 26,866.52 CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT CONSULTING SERVICES APR 2026 15,245.67 CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. VILLAGE PARKWAY RECONSTRUCTION - DESIGN SERVICES SEP 2025 43,707.08 CPS HR CONSULTING DEIB TRAINING SERVICES 5,868.03
CPS HR CONSULTING ADMIN-TECH RETREAT TRAINING 3,450.00
COMCAST COMCAST TV AV TV30 4/18-5/17/26 135.13
COMMUNE COMMUNICATION CORP ED MKT BRAND STRATEGY CONSULTING - APR 2026 1,312.50 CINTAS CORPORATION NO.2 PD FIRST AID RESTOCK - MAY 2026 53.79 CIVICPLUS, LLC ANNUAL FEE DPS STANDARD HEADER MAR 2026 - FEB 2027 9,073.36 BALJEET SINGH SANGHA HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION 04/30/26 50.00 BAY ALARM COMPANY ALARM SERVICES SHANNON SERV CALL APR 2026 390.00 CARBONIC SERVICE POOL CHEMICAL FOR PH BALANCE 1,848.98
BKF ENGINEERS CM SERVICES - SAN RAMON AMADOR VALLEY & SAN RAMON SILVERGATE INTERSECTION FEB - MAR 2026 6,051.50 CALIFORNIA SPIRIT ELITE, INC. REC CLASS INSTRUCTOR 756.00 BAY ALARM COMPANY ALARM SERVICES SENIOR CENTER APR 2026 225.00 BIG O'TIRES #7 POLICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 1,021.30 AXIS FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY, INC. TOXICOLOGY SERVICES - APR 2026 180.00 ALAMEDA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE 7 ADM FEE GRANT EASEMENT & MAINT- ALAMO CREEK 5,000.00 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SVCS INC CROSSING GUARD SERVICES - APR 2026 23,078.72 ALAMEDA CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE EPO & 5150 FORMS 346.95
AKSHAY ARORA ARORA TENNIS & FITNESS ACADEMY REC CLASS INSTRUCTOR 7,753.20 AMY'S ENGRAVED SIGNS & AWARDS PWK NAMEPLATES 116.98
ALAMEDA CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE OT & LEAVE CARDS 115.72
ALAMEDA CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE SCHOOL MAPS 29.90
ADAM JONATHAN LUMIA HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION 04/30/26 50.00 1ST EDISON,INC. ON-CALL MICROGRID & BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE MAINT/SUPPORT 12,000.00 4LEAF INC. BUILDING INSPECTION AND PLAN REVIEW - APR 2026 103,096.50 CAL PERS HEALTH PREMIUM HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM - MAY 2026 205,186.95 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT CA STATE WITHHOLDING: PE 05/01/26 23,844.80 Payments Issued 5/7/2026 Total: 175,586.40
A4 PROMOTIONS & INCENTIVES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE SIGNS 433.75 Payments Issued 5/8/2026 Total: 229,031.75
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Print Date: 6/1/2026
Payments Dated 5/1/2026 through 5/31/2026

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COMCAST CVC 500M COMCAST X2 APR 2026 2,621.17
GCI CONTRACTORS WM BOND REFUND - BLDG-007173-2025 8,849.00 HEALTHEQUITY, INC. HEALTHEQUITY: PE 5/15/2026 5,610.85
FLOCK GROUP INC FLOCK/FALCON RENEWAL MAR 2026-2027 15,000.00 FRANCISCO & ASSOCIATES, INC. LLAD NO. 2026-1 - PROP 218 SERVICES APR 2026 154,691.64 ELDORADO FORKLIFT CO. PCS - NEW IGNITION SWITCH WITH 2 KEYS FOR GOLF CART 203.30 FLEX TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC PRINTING USAGE CHARGE THROUGH 05/15/26 2,092.47 GRILLAXIN BBQ SERVICE, LLC. NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK CATERING 895.00 DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AFTER SCHOOL REC RENTAL FEES AUG-DEC 2025 19,068.00 EAST BAY POOL SERVICE, INC. POOL MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,038.80 CORODATA SHREDDING, INC. SHRED BIN PICKUP FOR APR 2026 143.16 DIPIETRO & ASSOC. INC UPDATED AED CABINET 275.35
CINTAS CORPORATION NO.2 FIRST AID KIT REPLENISHMENT 727.30 CIVICA LAW GROUP APC LEGAL SERVICES APR 2026 15,325.99
CIERRA L. FABRIGAS EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT - CMO MEETING SUPPLIES 86.54 ALAMEDA CO SURPLUS PROP AUTHOR BART GARAGE FEES COLLECTED FY 2023-2024 2.70 ALAMEDA CO SURPLUS PROP AUTHOR BART GARAGE FEES COLLECTED FY 2021-2022 63.37 CHRISTINE PETIT REC CLASS INSTRUCTOR 1,752.00
CARBONIC SERVICE POOL CHEMICAL FOR PH BALANCE 1,191.28
AMY L. JONES REC CLASS INSTRUCTOR 302.40
BEN KEISIC EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT 2025-2026 2,000.00
A S DUTCHOVER & ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE PLAN CHECK & INSPECTIONS APR 2026 901.25 ADITYA T. BABU CLUB V.I.P. VOLLEYBALL REC CLASS INSTRUCTOR 1,731.00 Payments Issued 5/22/2026 Total: 1,256,913.11
U S BANK ST. PAUL DUBLIN FINANCING AUTHORITY 2021 LEASE REVENUE BOND 1,033,125.00 CAL PERS PERS RETIREMENT PLAN: PE 5/15/26, MC & MAY COUNCIL 102,310.64 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT CA STATE WITHHOLDING: PE 5/15/26, M.C & MAY COUNCIL 28,618.18 WORKFORCE INTEGRITY & TRAINING SOLUTIONS, LLC CWA ADMIN - 2025 SLURRY SEAL FEB 2026 1,080.72 UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICES & SUPPLY CO. WINDOW AND CARPET CLEANING APRIL 2026 6,588.40 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FEDERAL WITHHOLDING: PE 5/15/26, M.C & MAY COUNCIL 92,859.29 Payments Issued 5/18/2026 Total: 907,281.22
SNG & ASSOCIATES INC. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FEB 2026 4,683.00 SRINIVAS S BADAMI PLANNING COMMISSION 05/12/26 50.00
WAHIDA I. RASHID PLANNING COMMISSION 05/12/26 50.00
THE FORD STORE SAN LEANDRO 2025 FORD MAVERICK 35,772.11 TREASURER ALAMEDA COUNTY PW AGENCY-FISCAL DIVISION TRAFFIC SIGNAL & STREETLIGHT MAINT SVCS JAN 2026 40,338.84 STAGES UNLIMITED BLEACHER RENTAL FOR FALLON SPORT PARK 3,291.50 SWA GROUP JORDAN RANCH NEIGHBORHOOD SQ DESIGN JAN 2026 237.16 RRM DESIGN GROUP, A CA CORP LANDSCAPE PLAN CHECK & INSPECTIONS JAN 2026 1,712.50 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY INC. FOREST PARK - HAND HELD DEVICE TO MANAGE IRRIGATION 1,273.23 SCA OF CA LLC STREET SWEEPING SERVICES MAR 2026 47,005.65 SCA OF CA LLC STREET SWEEPING SERVICES APR 2026 48,083.65 SCA OF CA LLC STREET SWEEPING SERVICES JAN 2026 47,005.65 SCA OF CA LLC STREET SWEEPING SERVICES FEB 2026 47,005.65 NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, CHTD DUBLIN CT & SCARLETT CT PAVEMENT CORING/ANALYSIS MAR 2026 930.00 POONAM KAUSHAL FACILITY RENTAL SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND 600.00 MICHAEL BAKER INT'L, INC. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROG MONITORING ASSIST MAY 2026 2,931.25 ROTH STAFFING COMPANIES, L.P. BUILDING TEMP 03/08/26 - 05/03/26 15,312.00 PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING CONCRETE SHAVING APR 2026 91,287.79 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH JAN 2026 94,106.78 MINUTEMAN PRESS AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOOKLETS 725.83
JONH WU PLANNING COMMISSION 05/13/26 50.00
GOLDEN BAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. REGIONAL ST CROSSING & VILLAGE PKWY CONDUIT CONSTRUCTION FEB 2026 198,019.89 JAISENA PRASATH JEYAKEERTHI RAJOO PLANNING COMMISSION 05/13/26 50.00 MANZANO MUNITIONS, LLC PERMIT REFUND PLOC-004322-2025 130.56 MARGARET SIMURO PLANNING COMMISSION 05/12/26 50.00
EAST BAY POOL SERVICE, INC. POOL MAINTENANCE SERVICES 21,334.00 ECONOLITE CONTROL PRODUCTS INC SUPER CAPACITOR & INVERTER FOR SAN RAMON & SHANNON INTERSECTION 10,393.67 JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS, LLC. ALARM SERVICES PSC JUN 2026 1,384.33 EVERYTHING GROWS INTERIOR LANDSCAPING INTERIOR PLANT CARE & MAINT. - MAY 2026 257.87 FLEX TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC MONTHLY COPIER HARDWARE LEASE MAY 2026 1,720.18 DSRSD BILLING PERIOD: 03/01/26-04/30/26 9,048.60
DSRSD WALLIS RANCH COMM. PARK - RECYCLED WATER SIGNS 71.40 DSRSD WALLIS RANCH COMM. PARK - RECYCLED WATER & CONNECTION FEE 82,147.08 BAY AREA NEWS GROUP EAST BAY LEGAL NOTICE - APR 2026 1,018.98 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC. PROPERTY - GLOVES 147.31
DREAM RIDE ELEVATOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE APR 2026 564.00 DAVID L. GATES & ASSOCIATES, INC. IRRIGATION UPGRADES FEB 2026 6,240.00 DAVID L. GATES & ASSOCIATES, INC. IRRIGATION UPGRADES JAN 2026 5,830.00 CDW GOVERNMENT INC SONICWALL ADVANCED PROTECTION SRV 1 YEAR RENEWAL 7,550.69 CDW GOVERNMENT INC APC REPLACEMENT BATTERIES - CITY NETWORK 1,711.27 CDW GOVERNMENT INC ZOOM VIDEO & ROOMS LICENSE APR 2026 - 2027 18,516.77 BRINKS, INC. ARMORED CAR SERVICE MAY 2026 417.48
BSK ASSOCIATES INC. MAT. TESTING AND SPECIAL INSP. FOR SAFE RTES FEB 2026 7,914.00 WC3-WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANT PLAN REVIEW - APR 2026 9,253.50 AMADOR VALLEY INDUSTRIES LLC TRASH SERVICES - CAMP PARKS APR 2026 36,079.23 AMY'S ENGRAVED SIGNS & AWARDS PCS CHAMBER NAMEPLATES 133.40 ADVANCED INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PEST MANAGEMENT APR 2026 6,428.80 CALPERS 2026 REPLACEMENT BENEFIT CHARGES 18,218.34
Payments Issued 5/12/2026 Total: 18,218.34
Payments Issued 5/11/2026 Total: 1,447,339.09
ZAYO DEVELOPER DEPOSIT (DV0258) BALANCE REFUND 3,333.50 ZAYO DEVELOPER DEPOSIT (DV0203) BALANCE REFUND 4,700.00 VERIZON WIRELESS DATA PLAN FOR LICENSE PLATE READERS APR 2026 2,217.09 US BANK - PARS PARS: PE 05/01/26 3,578.34
ULINE, INC. CUSTOM ASSET TAG LABELS (10 ROLLS) 900.72
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Total Number of Payments Issued: 323
Grand Total for Payments Dated 5/1/2026 through 5/31/2026: 15,126,284.01 Payments Issued 5/29/2026 Total: 252,240.86
RETIREE MEDICAL RETIREE MEDICAL 252,240.86
VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA) VISION INSURANCE PREMIUM - MAY 2026 2,086.60 Payments Issued 5/28/2026 Total: 15,100.76
US BANK - PARS PARS: PE 5/15/2026 5,509.29
Payments Issued 5/26/2026 Total: 1,463,095.97
TRI-VALLEY COMMUNITY TV RECORD/TELEVISE CITY COUNCIL & PLN COMM MTGSN APR 2026 1,083.37 DELTA DENTAL OF CALIFORNIA DELTA DENTAL PREMIUM - MAY 2026 13,014.16 UNUM LIFE INS CO OF AMERICA LIFE AND AD&D PREMIUM - MAY 2026 13,184.53 TAKKT AMERICA HOLDINGS INC WAVE LOBBY FURNITURE 9,775.08 STELLA CHUN REFUND OF PLPA-004409-2026 1,385.16
STONERIDGE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE POLICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 146.97 TETRA TECH, INC. EMERGENCY PREP - EOP AND COOP PLAN 18,445.30 TIMEA IHAROSI HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION 05/14/26 50.00 SHWETA AGRAWAL HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION 05/14/26 50.00 SIERRA DISPLAY, INC. CITY BANNER SEASONAL CHANGES 5,304.00 SELECT IMAGING PWK BUSINESS CARDS 158.76
SUULUTAAQ, INC. GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE JUN 2025 - APR 2026 309,917.02 SMITH ART CONSERVATION ON-CALL PUBLIC ART MAINTENANCE AND CONSERVATION - MAY 2026 6,285.00 STANFORD HEALTH -VALLEYCARE OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMIC EVAL & MEDICAL TEST FEES MAR & APR 2026 1,046.25 SEQUOIA ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING, INC. MARTIN CREEK CANYON TRAIL BIOLOGICAL SVCS APR 2026 25,000.00 R. YOUNAN LLC REC CLASS INSTRUCTOR 1,655.40
PRISCILLA A BARTON REC CLASS INSTRUCTOR 450.00
PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY LLC PD - ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION 1,915.92 ROTH STAFFING COMPANIES, L.P. BUILDING TEMP 05/03/26 - 05/10/26 1,920.00 ROUGH EDGE COLLECTIVE INC. PUBLIC ART MURAL PRE-DESIGN 1,000.00 MANJUNATH VENKATACHALAPATHY PCS FACILITY RENTAL SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND 750.00 MCE CORPORATION MAINTENANCE SERVICES FEB 2026 769,445.63 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC. POSTAGE FEES FOR CIVIC APR 2026 329.30 PLAN JPA GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS APR 2026 CLAIMS 540.64 PLEASANTON VIP SENIOR CLUB SENIOR CENTER TRIPS & TOURS PROGRAM MAY 2026 390.00 M-GROUP FRANCIS RANCH SITE INSPECTIONS APR 2026 1,757.50 MICHAEL BOITNOTT EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT - RECYCLED WATER WARNING SIGNS FOR WALLIS RANCH PARK 50.00 I C M A 401 PLAN DEFERRED COMP 401: PE 5/15/2026 1,799.26 LWP CLAIMS SOLUTIONS INC OPEN INDEMNITY CLAIMS - APR 2026 125.00 LYNX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. GIS CONSULTING SERVICES APR 2026 3,225.00 LIVERMORE AUTO GROUP POLICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 3,313.80 LWP CLAIMS SOLUTIONS INC OPEN INDEMNITY CLAIMS - MAR 2026 405.00 LANLOGIC INC. ROUTER, SERVER SUPPORT APR 2026 103.50
LANLOGIC INC. NETWORKING, REMOTE HOURS APR 2026 828.00
KIDZ LOVE SOCCER REC CLASS INSTRUCTOR 6,459.60
I C M A 457 PLAN DEFERRED COMP 457: PE 5/15/26, M.C. & MAY COUNCIL 34,669.12 JAIN ARCHANA HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION 05/14/26 50.00 1660
Agenda Item 5.14

STAFF REPORT

CITY COUNCIL

DATE: June 16, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Municipal Election – November 3, 2026
Prepared by: Marsha Moore, MMC, City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will consider requesting the Alameda County Board of Supervisors consolidate the City of Dublin Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election. The City Council will determine whether the statement of qualifications each candidate is allowed to place in the sample ballot should be a maximum of 200 or 400 words and whether the City or each candidate should pay the costs associated with printing their candidate statement.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Take the following actions: 1) adopt the Resolution Calling for a General Municipal Election To Be Held in the City of Dublin on November 3, 2026, Requesting the Alameda County Board of Supervisors Consolidate the City of Dublin General Municipal Election With the Statewide General Election, Authorize Certain Procedural Matters, and Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate’s Statement and the Costs Thereof; and 2) affirm Resolution No. 85-10 Encouraging Candidates to Use the Code of Fair Campaign Practices.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Sufficient funds to pay for the election are included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget.

DESCRIPTION:

The City Council adopted Ordinance 11-84 to change the date of the City’s general municipal elections from the second Tuesday in April of even numbered years to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even numbered years to consolidate election cycles with the statewide general election cycle.

On August 19, 1986, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved the City’s consolidation with the statewide general election held in November of each even-numbered 1661

year.

The City Council is required to adopt a resolution calling and ordering a general municipal election to be held in the City of Dublin on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Offices to be voted on are one Mayor, one Councilmember – District 2, and one Councilmember – District 4. The Mayor serves a two-year term, and Councilmembers serve four-year terms.

The first day candidates may file nomination papers will be Monday, July 13, 2026. The last day to file the nomination papers will be Friday, August 7, 2026. If an incumbent, eligible to run, does not file papers, the nomination period for that particular seat will be extended for five calendar days, or until August 12, 2026.

The City Council may determine whether the statement of qualifications which each candidate can place in the sample ballot should be a maximum of 200 or 400 words. Staff recommends that the City Council adhere to past practices and allow a maximum of 200 words. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters also recommends a 200-word maximum in order to maintain uniformity.

The City Council may also determine whether the City or each candidate should pay for the costs associated with typesetting and printing the candidate statements. Based on the last two elections, the average cost to a candidate for publishing his or her statement of qualifications was $851.24. In the 2022 and 2024 elections, with a single exception, City Council and Mayoral candidates' actual costs exceeded the $500 deposit, and those candidates were invoiced for the balance after the election. The population-based required translation of candidate statements shall include Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Therefore, Staff is recommending increasing the deposit, and that $750 be paid in advance by each candidate to cover publishing costs, based on a 200-word statement, and additional language translation costs. Any difference would either be refunded to the candidate or recovered after the election.

The draft resolution (Attachment 1) calls for the City to decide a tie vote by lot by placing the name of each candidate involved in the tie in an unmarked, sealed envelope, drawing the envelope, and reading the name of the winning candidate.

Staff will issue materials to candidates in electronic format, with a folder of select documents in hard copy, during a scheduled appointment with the City Clerk during the nomination period.

The materials will include information such as:
 Date of, timeline for, and offices up for election
 Nomination Form and information regarding circulating the Nomination Form  Candidate Statement information and estimated cost(s)  Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Campaign Disclosure Information Forms and Due Dates
 City of Dublin Campaign Contribution Limitations and Forms  Code of Fair Campaign Practices
 Ballot Designation Worksheet and City of Dublin Adopted Ballot Designation Guidelines 1662

 City of Dublin Non-Commercial Temporary Sign Regulations and Associated Forms Staff scheduled a pre-candidate informational meeting on June 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for Dublin residents interested in becoming a candidate. The presentation will provide the items outlined above, general information about the City, and any issue(s) identified by the City Manager. Code Enforcement will also make a presentation regarding the updated sign regulations.

As part of the Candidate Binder, potential candidates are provided with a copy of the Code of Fair Campaign Practices. The California State Legislature established the Code of Fair Campaign Practices (Division 20, Chapter 5, Elections Code) to give the voters guidelines in determining fair play and to encourage candidates to discuss issues fairly and openly. State law requires that the Code be given to candidates, but it is optional as to whether a candidate must sign and return as part of his/her nomination papers. In 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 85-10 encouraging candidates to abide by the Code of Fair Campaign practice and is now being asked to affirm the resolution.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted.

ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Calling for a General Municipal Election To Be Held in the City of Dublin on November 3, 2026, Requesting the Alameda County Board of Supervisors Consolidate the City of Dublin General Municipal Election With the Statewide General Election, Authorize Certain Procedural Matters, and Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate’s Statement and the Costs Thereof 2) Resolution No. 85-10 Encouraging Candidates to Use the Code of Fair Campaign Practices 1663
Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. XX - 26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN

CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF DUBLIN ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, REQUESTING THE ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF DUBLIN GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE

STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, AUTHORIZE CERTAIN PROCEDURAL MATTERS, AND

ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO

CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT AND THE

COSTS THEREOF
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election to be consolidated with the Statewide General Election is to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in and for the City of Dublin; and WHEREAS, certain actions are required in connection with said election; and WHEREAS, Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California specifies that the local agency for that election shall determine whether a charge shall be levied against the candidate for the Candidate's Statement and whether or not the limitation on words for such statement shall be increased from 200 to 400 words; and
WHEREAS, Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California further provides that a written statement of the regulations with respect to charges for handling, packaging and mailing shall be provided to each candidate or his/her representative at the time the nomination papers are received.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Dublin that the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Dublin on November 3, 2026, is hereby called.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED as follows:

1. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is requested to consolidate the City of Dublin Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.

2. That within the City the precincts and polling places (vote centers), and their hours of the two elections be the same.

3. The Registrar of Voters of Alameda County is requested to perform services in connection with said election at the request of the City Clerk, including the canvass of returns of the General Municipal Election.

4. The City of Dublin shall pay to the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County its pro-rata share of the expenses for said election as jointly determined by the City of Dublin and the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County in accordance with the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California.

5. The offices to be voted upon shall be:

One Mayor
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One Councilmember – District 4
Terms of office shall be:

Mayor – 2 years
One Councilmember – District 2 – 4 years
One Councilmember – District 4 – 4 years

6. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the posting, publication and printing of all notices or other election materials pursuant to the requirements of the Government Code and Elections Code of the State of California.

7. The City Clerk is hereby directed to obtain printing, supplies and services as required.

8. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to provide such other services and supplies in connection with said election as may be required by the statutes of the State of California.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby adopt the following regulations pertaining to the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Dublin on November 3, 2026:

Section 1. Pursuant to Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Dublin on November 3, 2026, may prepare a candidate's statement on an appropriate form provided by the City Clerk. Such statement may include the name, age and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words, of the candidate's education and qualifications, expressed by the candidate. Such statement shall not include the party affiliation of the candidate nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. Such statement shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk at the time the candidate's nomination papers are filed. Such statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m., of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.

Section 2. Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese Language. In compliance with 1992 amendments to the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 (Public Law 54-73, August 6, 1975), as applied to Alameda County, a Spanish, a Chinese, a Tagalog, and a Vietnamese translation of the candidate's statement shall be made available to anyone requesting the translations.

Section 3. Payment. The City Clerk shall estimate the total cost of printing, handling, translating and mailing the candidate's statement filed pursuant to the Elections Code, and require each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance his/her prorated share as a condition of having his/her statement included in the voter's pamphlet. The City Clerk shall bill each candidate for any cost in excess of the deposit and shall refund any unused portion of any deposit.

Section 4. In accordance with Election Code provisions, a tie vote shall be determined by lot.

Candidates who received an equal number of votes would appear before the City Clerk at a time and place designated by the City Clerk. Each candidate’s name would be placed in an unmarked, sealed envelope, and the City Clerk would draw an envelope and read the name of the winning candidate.

Section 5. The City Clerk shall provide each candidate or the candidate's representative with a copy of this Resolution at the time nomination petitions are issued. 1665
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 3 of 3 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_ _____
Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk
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Attachment 2
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Agenda Item 5.15

STAFF REPORT

CITY COUNCIL

DATE: June 16, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT: Revisions to the Personnel System
Prepared by: Sarah Monnastes, Human Resources Director/Risk Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will consider updating the City’s Salary Plan and portions of the Classification Plan. The Salary Plan updates implement the previously approved Fiscal Year 2026-27 costof-living adjustment, while the Classification Plan changes modernize positions in the Community Engagement Division and Environment and Sustainability Division to reflect current operational needs, clarify levels of responsibility, align with industry standards, and improve consistency across the City’s Personnel System.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the following: 1) Resolution Establishing a Salary Plan for Full-Time Personnel in Accordance with the Personnel Rules; 2) Resolution Establishing a Salary Plan for Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service in Accordance with the Personnel Rules; and 3) Resolution Amending the Classification Plan.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no budgetary impact associated with the proposed classification updates. The cost-ofliving increases reflected in the proposed salary plans were previously approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget.

DESCRIPTION:

This Staff Report addresses updates to various documents that are part of the City’s Personnel System Rules. The following is a summary of the proposed changes.

Salary Plan
Included within the City’s Personnel System are resolutions establishing salary ranges for City 1670

personnel. Attachments 1 and 2 establish salary ranges for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to reflect the

1.7% cost-of-living adjustment included in the City’s Benefit Plan previously adopted by the City Council on September 5, 2023.

Classification Plan
Pursuant to the City’s Personnel System Rules, a job description must be adopted for each classification. Job descriptions outline the essential duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications associated with each classification within the City’s Classification Plan.

The proposed updates to the City’s Community Engagement and Environment and Sustainability classifications are intended to modernize the classifications, reflect current operational needs, clarify levels of responsibility, and ensure consistency across the City’s classification plan. The revisions also align the classifications with current industry terminology, regulatory requirements, and organizational structure. There are no recommended salary range adjustments associated with these proposed updates.

Attachment 3 includes the following amendments:

Community Engagement Manager
The classification title of Communications Manager is proposed to be changed to Community Engagement Manager to better reflect the current scope and strategic nature of the position.

Over time, the role has evolved beyond traditional public information responsibilities and now includes oversight of the City’s digital communications ecosystem, multimedia production, strategic messaging, public engagement initiatives, and emergency communications. The revisions clarify the position’s leadership role in the citywide communication strategy, media relations, public outreach, accessibility compliance, and cross-departmental coordination. The updates also align the classification with contemporary communications practices and technologies utilized by public agencies.

Environmental Technician
The proposed revisions to the Environmental Technician classification clarify the position’s role as a technical support classification within the City’s environmental and sustainability program structure. The updates modernize the classification language and more accurately reflect the day-to-day responsibilities associated with regulatory compliance support, field inspections, public outreach, data tracking, and environmental program implementation. The revisions also improve alignment within the environmental classification series and distinguish the technical support responsibilities of this classification from the more advanced professional and program administration duties assigned to higher-level classifications.

The proposed revisions also update the minimum qualifications for the position by replacing the current bachelor’s degree requirement with an associate degree and relevant technical or administrative experience. This change is intended to better align the minimum qualifications with the technical support nature of the classification, broaden the pool of qualified applicants, and create greater accessibility to entry-level public sector environmental careers while still ensuring candidates possess the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the work. 1671

Environmental Specialist
The classification title of Environmental Coordinator is proposed to be changed to Environmental Specialist. The revised title more accurately reflects the professional, analytical, and technical nature of the position and better aligns with the advanced program administration and regulatory compliance responsibilities assigned to the role. The term “Specialist” is also more consistent with current public sector classification practices and more clearly distinguishes the position from classifications primarily focused on administrative coordination or event-based functions.

The proposed revisions to the Environmental Specialist classification modernize and clarify the advanced professional-level responsibilities associated with the position. The updated classification reflects the increased complexity of environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, regulatory coordination, technical analysis, and program administration responsibilities currently performed by the position. The revisions also establish clearer distinctions between the Environmental Technician, Environmental Specialist, and Environmental and Sustainability Manager classifications to better define organizational roles, levels of responsibility, and career progression within the series.

Environmental and Sustainability Manager
The proposed revisions to the Environmental and Sustainability Manager classification update and clarify the management-level responsibilities associated with oversight of the City’s environmental and sustainability programs. The revisions reflect the expanding scope of environmental regulations, climate action initiatives, sustainability planning, stormwater compliance, and regional coordination responsibilities managed by the position. The updated classification also emphasizes the position’s strategic leadership role in policy development, program administration, interagency coordination, budget oversight, and supervision of professional and technical staff.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted.

ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Establishing a Salary Plan for Full-Time Personnel in Accordance with the Personnel Rules
2) Resolution Establishing a Salary Plan for Management Positions Exempt from Competitive Service in Accordance with the Personnel Rules
3) Resolution Amending the Classification Plan
4) Exhibit A to the Resolution – Community Engagement Manager Job Description 5) Exhibit B to the Resolution – Environmental Technician Job Description 1672

6) Exhibit C to the Resolution – Environmental Specialist Job Description 7) Exhibit D to the Resolution – Environmental and Sustainability Manager Job Description 8) Community Engagement Manager Job Description – Redline Version 9) Environmental Technician Job Description – Redline Version 10)Environmental Specialist Job Description – Redline Version 11)Environmental and Sustainability Manager Job Description – Redline Version 1673
Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN

ESTABLISHING A SALARY PLAN FOR FULL-TIME PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE PERSONNEL RULES
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Salary & Benefit Plan pursuant to the Personnel System Rules; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 73-23 and subsequent amendments which establish a Salary Plan for full-time personnel in accordance with the Personnel System Rules; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 96-23 which established increases to salary ranges effective July 1, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin establishes the following salary provisions in accordance with the City’s Personnel System Rules and Benefit Plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any previously enacted salary provisions contained in Resolution No. 73-23 and the subsequent amendments shall be superseded by this Resolution.

ARTICLE I: SALARY PROVISIONS
SECTION A: REGULAR EMPLOYEES EXEMPT FROM FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) OVERTIME

PROVISIONS
Employees covered under this Section shall be paid a monthly salary within the following ranges with the exception of any Performance Pay Adjustment granted in accordance with the Personnel System Rules. In the event that it is deemed by the City Manager to be in the best interest of the City, temporary appointment of no more than 6 months, where the work assignments are such that they can be completed with less than a 40-hour week, may be approved based upon hourly rates. The total salary paid for such work shall not be less than the “salary test” required for exception under the FLSA.

Monthly Minimum Monthly Maximum
$ 9,355.02 $ 11,695.65
$ 9,517.84 $ 11,897.04
$ 11,070.04 $ 13,838.07
$ 10,054.29 $ 12,569.90
$ 11,516.96 $ 14,396.50
$ 8,772.77 $ 10,965.37
$ 10,013.68 $ 12,519.48
$ 10,013.68 $ 12,519.48
$ 8,673.88 $ 10,841.78
Accountant
Assistant Civil Engineer
Associate Civil Engineer
Associate Planner
Budget Analyst
Deputy City Clerk
Digital Engagement Specialist
Environmental Specialist
Executive Aide
Financial Analyst $ 11,516.96 $ 14,396.50
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Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 2 of 3 GIS Coordinator $ 10,194.64 $ 12,745.74
Housing Specialist $ 11,516.96 $ 14,396.50
Maintenance Coordinator $ 10,013.68 $ 12,519.48
Management Analyst II $ 10,013.68 $ 12,519.48
Management Fellow $ 6,448.50 $ 8,060.59
Network Systems Coordinator $ 9,624.85 $ 12,033.36
Parks Planner $ 11,457.72 $ 14,323.27
Plans Examiner II $ 9,624.85 $ 12,033.36
Recreation Supervisor $ 9,540.44 $ 11,923.60
Senior Accountant $ 10,299.84 $ 12,875.07
Senior Civil Engineer $ 12,402.65 $ 15,502.76
Senior Digital Engagement Specialist $ 11,516.96 $ 14,396.50 Senior Management Analyst $ 11,516.96 $ 14,396.50
Senior Planner $ 11,457.72 $ 14,323.27
SECTION B: REGULAR EMPLOYEES COVERED BY OVERTIME PROVISIONS OF THE FLSA.

Employees covered under this Section shall be paid hourly wages within the following ranges with the exception of any Performance pay Adjustments granted in accordance with the Personnel System Rules.

The monthly salaries are shown for informational purposes only.

Hourly
Minimum
Hourly
Maximum
Monthly
Minimum
Monthly
Maximum
Administrative Aide $ 47.6463 $ 59.5696 $ 8,258.68 $ 10,325.40 Administrative Technician $ 43.3213 $ 54.1457 $ 7,509.02 $ 9,385.26 Assistant Planner $ 51.3715 $ 64.1987 $ 8,904.39 $ 11,127.78 Audio-Visual Specialist $ 50.3583 $ 62.9361 $ 8,728.76 $ 10,908.93 Code Enforcement Officer $ 46.9955 $ 58.7443 $ 8,145.89 $ 10,182.34 Digital Communications Technician $ 42.1003 $ 52.6198 $ 7,297.38 $ 9,120.76 Environmental Technician $ 49.0906 $ 61.3911 $ 8,509.04 $ 10,641.13 Finance Technician I $ 34.6211 $ 43.2764 $ 6,001.00 $ 7,501.24 Finance Technician II $ 38.4821 $ 48.0858 $ 6,670.24 $ 8,334.86 Information Systems Specialist $ 50.3583 $ 62.9361 $ 8,728.76 $ 10,908.93 Information Systems Technician I $ 41.5600 $ 51.9559 $ 7,203.73 $ 9,005.69 Information Systems Technician II $ 46.1813 $ 57.7305 $ 8,004.75 $ 10,006.62 Management Analyst I $ 52.0134 $ 65.0048 $ 9,015.65 $ 11,267.49 Office Assistant I $ 30.8133 $ 38.5206 $ 5,340.96 $ 6,676.91 Office Assistant II $ 34.2424 $ 42.7992 $ 5,935.35 $ 7,418.54 Permit Technician $ 42.1003 $ 52.6198 $ 7,297.38 $ 9,120.76 Plans Examiner I $ 50.3583 $ 62.9362 $ 8,728.76 $ 10,908.95 Public Works Inspector $ 51.1827 $ 63.9727 $ 8,871.68 $ 11,088.61 Public Works Technician I $ 41.9142 $ 52.3831 $ 7,265.14 $ 9,079.74 Public Works Technician II $ 46.5713 $ 58.2034 $ 8,072.35 $ 10,088.59 Recreation Coordinator $ 44.7676 $ 55.9849 $ 7,759.72 $ 9,704.05 Recreation Technician $ 40.3083 $ 50.3799 $ 6,986.76 $ 8,732.51 Senior Code Enforcement Officer $ 51.7054 $ 64.6160 $ 8,962.27 $ 11,200.11 1675
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 3 of 3 Senior Finance Technician $ 46.1813 $ 57.7305 $ 8,004.75 $ 10,006.62 Senior Office Assistant $ 37.6636 $ 47.0775 $ 6,528.36 $ 8,160.10 Senior Public Works Inspector $ 58.1802 $ 72.7188 $ 10,084.58 $ 12,604.58 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the changes contained herein shall be effective July 1, 2026.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 16th day of June, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Attachment 2
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN

ESTABLISHING A SALARY PLAN FOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM

COMPETITIVE SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PERSONNEL RULES WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Salary & Benefit Plan pursuant to the Personnel System Rules; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 74-23 and subsequent amendments which establish a Salary Plan for full-time personnel in accordance with the Personnel System Rules; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 96-23 which established increases to salary ranges effective July 1, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin establishes the following salary provisions in accordance with the City’s Personnel System Rules and Benefit Plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any previous enacted salary provisions contained in Resolution No. 74-23 and the subsequent amendments shall be superseded by this Resolution.

ARTICLE I: SALARY PROVISIONS
SECTION A: REGULAR EMPLOYEES EXEMPT FROM FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA)

OVERTIME PROVISIONS
Minimum
Monthly
Maximum
Monthly
Accounting Manager $ 12,846.67 $ 16,058.32
Assistant City Manager $ 20,586.41 $ 25,729.36
Assistant Director of Community Development $ 14,733.18 $ 18,416.45 Assistant Finance Director $ 14,483.06 $ 18,103.82
Assistant Parks & Community Services
Director
$ 14,437.58 $ 18,046.97
Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer $ 16,107.20 $ 20,135.22 Assistant to The City Manager $ 12,848.14 $ 16,061.00
Capital Improvement Program Manager $ 13,660.03 $ 17,074.76 Chief Building Official $ 14,144.74 $ 17,680.65
Chief Information Security Officer $ 17,876.78 $ 22,345.74 City Clerk $ 13,436.41 $ 16,795.20
Community Development Director $ 18,415.15 $ 23,020.18
Community Engagement Manager $ 12,973.89 $ 16,218.32
Deputy City Manager $ 18,523.70 $ 23,155.56
Economic Development Director $ 18,103.00 $ 22,629.90
Economic Development Manager $ 12,973.98 $ 16,218.32
Environmental & Sustainability Manager $ 12,973.98 $ 16,218.32 1677
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 2 of 2 Finance Director $ 18,103.00 $ 22,629.90
Human Resources Director $ 18,103.00 $ 22,629.90
Human Resources Manager $ 12,973.98 $ 16,218.32
Information Systems Manager $ 12,973.98 $ 16,218.32
Parks & Community Services Director $ 18,047.16 $ 22,557.25 Parks & Community Services Manager $ 12,071.65 $ 15,090.36 Plan Check Engineer $ 12,071.65 $ 15,090.36
Planning Manager $ 13,859.86 $ 17,326.01
Principal Engineer $ 13,660.03 $ 17,074.76
Principal Planner $ 12,608.33 $ 15,761.24
Public Works Director $ 18,779.82 $ 23,475.68
Public Works Maintenance Manager $ 13,340.90 $ 16,676.96 Special Projects Manager $ 12,973.98 $ 16,218.32
Transportation & Operations Manager $ 13,660.03 $ 17,074.76 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the changes contained herein shall be effective July 1, 2026.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 16th day of June, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Attachment 3
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN

AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City’s Personnel System Rules, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 30-84 and subsequent resolutions which comprise the Classification Plan; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to periodically add, remove and/or amend job descriptions in the Classification Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 30-84 and subsequent resolutions shall be further amended to retitle the Communications Manager to Community Engagement Manager and update the job description (Exhibit A).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 30-84 and subsequent resolutions shall be further amended to retitle the Environmental Coordinator to Environmental Specialist and update the following job descriptions:

Environmental Technician (Exhibit B)
Environmental Specialist (Exhibit C)
Environmental Sustainability Manager (Exhibit D)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these documents shall become a part of the official Classification Plan for the City of Dublin; and that the changes contained herein shall be effective July 1, 2026.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 16th day of June, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Attachment 4
Exhibit A to the Resolution

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Date Adopted: February 4, 2020
Date Revised: June 16, 2026
FLSA:At-Will, Exempt, Designated Management
General Purpose:

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, and manages the Community Engagement Division within the City Manager’s Office, overseeing the City’s strategic communications and digital engagement ecosystem, including website content, social media, multimedia production, public information, and community engagement programs. Directs the creation, production, and distribution of strategic communications, public information, and communications materials across all platforms to ensure transparency, accessibility, consistency, and alignment with City priorities.

Serves as the City’s primary media strategist and spokesperson, acts as Public Information Officer during emergency operations, and provides highly complex communications and policy support to the City Manager or designee.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Community Engagement Manager is a single-position management-level classification responsible for overseeing the City’s Community Engagement Division and serving as the City’s lead communication strategist. The incumbent establishes citywide communication standards, aligns messaging with City priorities and community needs, and performs complex, sensitive, and high-visibility work requiring sound professional judgment, political acumen, and discretion.

This role requires expertise in digital communications, content strategy, and media production, along with the ability to anticipate emerging issues, assess public sentiment, and communicate effectively with a diverse community. The position operates with a high degree of independence under administrative direction and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and elected officials on strategic communications, media relations, and public messaging. Performance is evaluated based on results.

Supervision Received and Exercised:
 Receives administrative direction from the City Manager or their designee.  Exercises direct and indirect supervision of professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment. 1680
 Develops and implements division goals, objectives, policies and procedures aligned with City priorities and strategic communication initiatives.  Directs and manages the development and execution of the Division’s work plan, including assigning projects, monitoring workflow, and evaluating outcomes.  Develops, administers, and monitors the Division’s budget, including forecasting, resource allocation, and expenditure monitoring.
 Develops and implements comprehensive communication, media relations, and community engagement strategies to promote City programs, services, and initiatives.  Advises the City Manager, City Council, and executive staff on public information strategies, media relations, crisis communications, and messaging.
 Develops and maintains citywide communication and branding standards and coordinates cross-departmental public information efforts to ensure consistent, accurate, and professional messaging across all departments and communication platforms.  Manages the City’s media relations program, including serving as primary media liaison, coordinating responses, and handling sensitive or high-profile issues.  Oversees the City’s digital communications ecosystem, including website governance, social media strategy, and emerging communication technologies.  Directs in-house production, including video and multimedia content, from concept through dissemination.
 Monitors and analyzes communication performance metrics and apply data to improve engagement and effectiveness.
 Ensures digital content complies with accessibility requirements, including ADA Title II, Section 508, and WCAG standards.
 Directs the development of communication materials, including publications, reports, presentations, and speeches.
 Plans and oversees inclusive public outreach efforts, community engagement initiatives, and special events that encourage meaningful community participation and transparency.  Serves as the City’s Public Information Officer during emergency operations, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
 Represents the City in interactions with media, community groups, and external organizations.
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 Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, public relations, mass communications, English, journalism, or a closely related field. A master’s degree is desirable.

Experience:
 Four years of progressive responsible professional experience in strategic communication, public information, public relations, media relations, or community engagement programs, including experience managing digital communications and social media platforms.  Two years of supervisory or administrative leadership experience. Experience working with City or other public sector officials is highly desirable.

Licenses, Certificates and Special Requirements:
 Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance.

Knowledge of:
 Principles and practices of strategic communications, public information, media relations, and community engagement in a municipal environment.
 Modern communication methods, including digital media, social media platforms, website content management systems, and multimedia content development.  Techniques for developing and implementing effective public information, marketing, and outreach campaigns.
 Media operations and practices, including working with print, broadcast, and digital media outlets.
 Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to public information and communications.
 Principles and practices of leadership, supervision, training, performance management and budget administration.
 Customer service and public relations techniques.
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 English usage, grammar, writing, and editing standards.

Ability to:
 Plan, organize, and manage comprehensive communications and public information programs.
 Develop and implement strategic communication plans that effectively inform and engage the community.
 Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and elected officials on communication strategies, media relations, and public messaging.
 Communicate complex, sensitive, or technical information clearly, accurately, and tactfully to diverse audiences.
 Utilize digital tools, social media platforms, and communication technologies effectively.  Analyze communication needs, public sentiment, and emerging issues to develop proactive strategies.
 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, media, community organizations, and the public.
 Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
 Prepare clear, concise, and effective written materials, reports, and presentations.  Supervise, train, and evaluate staff and foster a collaborative team environment.  Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive use of computers and communication technology. The position requires frequent interaction with City leadership, staff, media representatives, community organizations, and members of the public. Work may be conducted in person, virtually, or in public settings such as community meetings, press events, or outreach activities.

The work environment is fast-paced and frequently involves competing priorities, time-sensitive communications, and response to emerging public issues. The incumbent may interact with individuals who are upset or have concerns regarding City policies, programs, or services and must respond with professionalism and tact.

The position may require attendance at meetings, public events, or City functions outside of normal business hours, including evenings or weekends, to support communication efforts, public engagement, or urgent issues.
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Physical Requirements:

The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 Remain seated for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings.  Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual platforms, including public presentations.
 Use hands and fingers to operate computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment.
 Occasionally stand, walk, or move between meeting locations, event venues, or City facilities.
 Lift and carry light materials (typically up to 15–20 pounds), such as presentation materials or event supplies.
 Maintain sufficient vision and hearing to read documents, review digital content, and engage in effective communication.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The City of Dublin is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or veteran status. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.
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Attachment 5
Exhibit B to the Resolution
1 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN
Date Adopted: May 5, 2009
Date Revised: June 16, 2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Purpose
Under general supervision, performs technical and administrative support work related to the implementation and coordination of environmental and sustainability programs, including integrated solid waste management (waste reduction, recycling, composting), stormwater compliance, climate protection, and sustainability initiatives, and public outreach efforts; assists with data collection and analysis and field inspections.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a technical support classification within the Environment and Sustainability Division of the Public Works Department. Incumbents perform a variety of technical, administrative, field, and public outreach duties in support of environmental and sustainability programs and regulatory compliance activities. Assignments are generally performed within established procedures and program guidelines and may involve coordination with residents, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

This classification is distinguished from the Environmental Specialist by its narrower scope of responsibility, greater emphasis on program support and implementation activities, and a lower level of independent project management and policy development responsibility.

Supervision Received and Exercised
 Receives general supervision from the Environmental and Sustainability Manager, or designee, and may receive technical or functional guidance from management or other professional staff, as assigned.
 This classification does not exercise direct supervisory responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
 Assist in developing and implementing environmental programs related to recycling, waste reduction, composting, stormwater protection, climate action, and sustainability initiatives. 1685
2  Conduct research and assist with data analysis related to environmental programs, sustainability trends, and regulatory requirements to support program implementation and compliance efforts.
 Assist with the preparation of technical reports, presentations, regulatory documentation, correspondence, and program materials related to environmental initiatives and compliance activities.
 Assist in tracking permit requirements, regulatory deadlines, service requests, and compliance activities related to assigned environmental programs.  Collect, track, analyze, and maintain environmental program data, including participation rates, diversion metrics, inspection results, outreach efforts, and regulatory reporting information.
 Conduct site visits and field inspections related to stormwater compliance, recycling programs, illegal dumping, pollution prevention, and other environmental program activities.  Respond to inquiries from residents, businesses, contractors, and the public regarding environmental regulations, program participation requirements, and sustainability initiatives.  Support the development and distribution of outreach and educational materials to increase community awareness and participation in environmental programs and services.  Coordinate and participate in environmental outreach events, workshops, school programs, and community engagement activities related to sustainability and environmental protection.  Coordinate with City staff, contractors, consultants, haulers, regional agencies, and community organizations regarding assigned environmental programs and projects.  Build and maintain positive working relationships with City staff, partner agencies, community organizations, and members of the public through professional, responsive, and inclusive communication.
 Assist with development of contractor/consultant Requests for Proposals and provide contract management oversight related to assigned environmental programs.  Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
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3 Education:

Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with course work in environmental science, environmental studies, sustainability, engineering, public administration, or a related field.

Experience:

Two (2) years of progressively responsible technical or administrative experience supporting environmental, sustainability, public works, engineering, regulatory compliance, or related programs or services.

Knowledge of:
 Principles and practices of environmental program implementation, including integrated waste management, stormwater protection, and/or sustainability initiatives.  Environmental outreach, public education, and community engagement techniques.  Data collection, recordkeeping, tracking systems, and basic analytical methods used to support environmental programs and regulatory reporting.  Inspection techniques and practices related to environmental and sustainability programs.  Applicable federal, state, regional, and local environmental regulations relevant to assigned programs.
 Principles of effective customer service and professional public communication.  Modern office practices, methods, and computer software applications used for data management, reporting, presentations, and communication.

Ability to:
 Organize, direct and implement an assigned environmental and sustainability program area.  Perform technical duties supporting environmental program implementation and compliance activities.
 Problem solve technical issues.
 Collect, organize, analyze, and maintain program data, records, and documentation.  Conduct field visits and assist with inspections related to environmental compliance and program participation.
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4  Communicate clearly and effectively, in both written and verbal form, with residents, businesses, City staff, contractors, consultants, and partner organizations.  Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
 Prepare clear, concise, and accurate written materials, technical reports, staff reports, outreach materials, and correspondence.
 Assist with planning and coordinating environmental outreach activities and community events.
 Respond to multiple requests for service and effectively prioritize assignments and deadlines.
 Understand and participate in the preparation and administration of a program budget.  Use sound judgment and exercise tact and professionalism in dealing with the public and staff.
 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Work Environment
Work is performed in both office and field environments and includes frequent interaction and collaboration with City staff, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, regional partners, businesses, and community stakeholders. Field work may include travel to construction sites, commercial properties, waste and recycling facilities, stormwater infrastructure locations, and community event sites. Work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, traffic, noise, dust, and other outdoor environmental conditions. Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required to attend meetings, outreach events, or support program activities.

Physical Requirements
The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 Remain seated for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings.  Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual platforms, including public presentations.
 Use hands and fingers to operate computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment.
 Occasionally stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, or traverse uneven surfaces during field visits and inspections.
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5  Occasionally lift, carry or move materials weighing up to 20 pounds.  Maintain sufficient vision, hearing, and communication abilities necessary to perform assigned duties.
 Ability to travel to various work sites and meeting locations.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Dublin is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or veteran status. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.
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Attachment 6
Exhibit C to the Resolution
1 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
Date Adopted: May 3, 2011
Date Revised: June 16, 2026
FLSA:Exempt
General Purpose
Under general supervision, performs advanced professional and technical work related to the development, implementation, coordination, and administration of environmental compliance, sustainability, regulatory, and pollution prevention programs and initiatives. Provides technical expertise and regulatory guidance to City staff, management, contractors, and external stakeholders on environmental laws, policies, and best practices impacting municipal operations and development activities.

Coordinates and oversees assigned environmental programs and projects, including regulatory compliance and reporting activities, integrated solid waste management (waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting), stormwater compliance, climate protection and sustainability initiatives, and public outreach and education efforts. Conducts technical analysis and policy research; monitors regulatory changes and compliance requirements; develops recommendations and program improvements; and supports the City’s environmental stewardship and sustainability objectives. Exercises considerable independent judgment, initiative, and technical expertise in the administration and implementation of assigned programs and projects.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Environmental Specialist series.

Incumbents perform complex and specialized environmental program administration work requiring independent judgment, technical expertise, and responsibility for assigned environmental compliance, sustainability, and regulatory programs. Employees in this classification are responsible for program development, technical analysis, regulatory interpretation, contract administration, and cross-departmental coordination activities with significant organizational impact.

This classification is distinguished from the Environmental Technician by the level of independent responsibility, complexity of assignments, degree of technical analysis performed, and responsibility for administering and evaluating environmental programs and regulatory compliance activities. While the Environmental Technician primarily provides technical and administrative support for environmental program implementation and compliance activities, the Environmental Specialist is responsible for leading programmatic efforts, developing recommendations and strategies, interpreting environmental regulations and policies, and serving as a technical resource to City staff and management.

Supervision Received and Exercised
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2  Receives general supervision from the Environmental and Sustainability Manager or assigned management or supervisory personnel.
 May exercise technical and functional direction over technical, clerical, temporary and/or contract personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
 Plan, implement, coordinate, and oversee assigned environmental programs related to integrated waste management, climate action, sustainability, and stormwater protection initiatives.
 Assist in the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies and procedures by providing leadership and cooperative participation on programmatic work teams, contributing input and expertise in highly complex and technical program area(s) as necessary and upon request.
 Provide technical expertise and guidance to City staff, management, contractors, and external stakeholders regarding environmental regulations, policies, permitting requirements, and compliance obligations.
 Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, permits, and technical guidance affecting City operations, business operations and development activities.
 Coordinate environmental compliance activities across multiple City departments and operational areas to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements.  Conduct technical research, analysis, and policy planning activities; evaluate operational practices and proposed projects for environmental impacts and compliance considerations; and develop recommendations and corrective action strategies.  Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and evaluate impacts to City operations, policies, and environmental programs; prepare recommendations and advise management regarding compliance and implementation requirements.
 Develop, administer, and monitor program work plans, budgets, schedules, performance measures, and regulatory reporting requirements.
 Prepare and administer grant applications, technical reports, regulatory documentation, staff reports, presentations, correspondence, and related program materials.  Oversee consultants and contractors, including contract administration, coordination of work activities, review of technical deliverables, and performance monitoring. 1691
3  Coordinate and participate in interagency meetings, professional committees, regional working groups, and community outreach activities related to environmental and sustainability programs.
 Review consultant studies, environmental documents, technical reports, and mitigation measures for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.  Respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies and coordinate inspections, audits, compliance reviews, and corrective actions as required.  Review and analyze proposed legislation and regulatory issues related to designated and specialized area(s) of expertise.
 Support public outreach, education, and engagement activities to advance environmental awareness, sustainability initiatives, and community participation.  Lead or coordinate assigned programmatic or administrative teams, assign and review work, and provide technical guidance and support to staff as appropriate.  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants, community organizations, and the public.  Develops and oversees the creation of assigned program work plans, as applicable.  Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental science, environmental studies, sustainability, natural or physical science, public administration, urban or regional planning, or a related field.

Experience:
 Four years of progressively responsible professional-level experience administering environmental compliance, sustainability, regulatory, pollution prevention, or resource conservation programs, preferably in a public agency setting.  Experience coordinating environmental compliance activities, preparing technical reports, conducting regulatory analysis, or administering environmental programs is highly desirable.

Knowledge of:
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4  Principles and practices of integrated waste management, stormwater program implementation, climate action plan implementation, and sustainability.  Federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, permitting processes, and compliance requirements applicable to municipal operations and development activities.  Environmental compliance, monitoring, reporting, and regulatory review practices.  Principles and practices of program planning, coordination, administration, and evaluation.  Project management and interagency coordination techniques.  Contract administration and consultant coordination practices.  Budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and grant administration practices.  Research methods, data analysis techniques, and technical report preparation.  Public outreach, stakeholder engagement, and community education techniques.  Principles of effective customer service and professional public communication.  Modern office practices, procedures, technology, and software applications related to assigned work.

Ability To:
 Research, plan, organize, administer, and evaluate environmental programs and projects.  Interpret and apply environmental regulations, policies, permits, and technical guidance.  Conduct technical research and analyze environmental, operational, and regulatory information.
 Develop recommendations and strategies related to environmental compliance and program implementation.
 Research and prepare clear, concise, and effective highly complex and/or sensitive technical reports, staff reports, presentations, and correspondence.  Manage multiple assignments, priorities, and project deadlines effectively.  Provide technical assistance and guidance to City staff, management, consultants, and project teams.
 Coordinate effectively with regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, community organizations, and the public.
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5  Communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
 Exercise sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills in resolving environmental and regulatory issues.
 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, regulatory officials, consultants, contractors, and the public.

Work Environment
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent interaction and collaboration with City staff, regulatory agencies, consultants, regional partners, and community stakeholders. The position may require occasional field work, including site visits related to stormwater compliance, environmental inspections, recycling or waste facility coordination, and other environmental program activities. Work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, traffic, noise, and other outdoor conditions. The position may also require attendance at evening meetings, regional coordination meetings, and community events.

Physical Requirements
The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 Remain seated for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings.  Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual platforms, including public presentations.
 Use hands and fingers to operate computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment.
 Occasionally stand, walk, bend stoop or traverse uneven surfaces during field visits, site inspection, or community events.
 Occasionally lift or carry light materials weighing up to 20 pounds.  Maintain sufficient vision, hearing, and communication abilities necessary to perform assigned duties.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Dublin is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or veteran status. Accommodations are 1694
6 available upon request during the selection process.
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Attachment 7
Exhibit D to the Resolution
1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
Date Adopted: October 6, 2020
Date Revised: June 16, 2026
FLSA: At-Will, Exempt, Designated Management
General Purpose
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and directs the operations and activities of the Environmental and Sustainability Division within the Public Works Department, including implementation of the Climate Action Plan and greenhouse gas reduction strategies, sustainability initiatives, integrated solid waste management (waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting) and stormwater pollution prevention programs; develops and implements environmental policies, programs, and strategic initiatives to support regulatory compliance and City sustainability goals; represents the City and provides staff support to intergovernmental committees, regional agencies, community organizations, and City leadership on environmental and sustainability matters.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a management-level classification responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the operations and activities of the Environmental and Sustainability Division within the Public Works Department. The incumbent oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of environmental sustainability, climate action, waste reduction, and stormwater compliance programs. The incumbent exercises significant independent judgment and discretion in program administration, policy development, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance, while advising City leadership on environmental initiatives, legislative impacts, and program priorities.

This classification is distinguished from the Environmental Specialist by its responsibility for division management, staff supervision, budget administration, policy development, and long-range strategic planning.

Supervision Received and Exercised
 Receives administrative direction from the Public Works Director or designee.  Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff in assigned areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.  Plans, organizes, directs, manages, and evaluates the operations, services, and activities of the Environment and Sustainability Division, including climate action, sustainability 1696
2 initiatives, integrated waste management, recycling, and stormwater pollution prevention programs.
 Directs the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the City’s Climate Action Plan, greenhouse gas reduction strategies, and sustainability initiatives.  Directs programs related to solid waste management, recycling, waste reduction, and resource recovery to ensure compliance with State and regional mandates.  Oversees the City’s stormwater management and pollution prevention programs, including compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, Municipal Regional Permit requirements, and related regulations.  Develops and implements environmental policies, strategies, and program improvements that support regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, and City sustainability goals.
 Monitors, analyzes, and interprets federal, state, and regional legislation and regulatory requirements related to environmental programs and recommends policy, operational, or programmatic changes.
 Coordinates environmental and sustainability initiatives with regional agencies, partner organizations, and other public entities to support compliance, program effectiveness, and regional collaboration.
 Represents the City in meetings with regulatory agencies, regional organizations, policy advisory committees, community groups, and the public regarding environmental and sustainability initiatives.
 Develops and administers the Environment and Sustainability Division budget, including forecasting resource needs, monitoring expenditures, and identifying and recommending funding opportunities and cost recovery strategies.
 Negotiates and manages contracts with consultants, service providers, and franchise partners; prepares requests for proposals and monitors contractor performance.  Directs public outreach, education, community engagement, and communication efforts designed to encourage participation in environmental and sustainability programs.  Supervises assigned staff, including selecting employees, assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching employees, supporting professional development, and ensuring compliance with City policies and regulatory requirements.  Prepares and presents reports, recommendations, and policy guidance to City leadership, commissions, committees, and governing bodies.
 Performs other duties as assigned.
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3 Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, environmental science, sustainability, public administration, engineering, urban or regional planning, or a related field. A master’s degree in environmental studies or a closely related field is desirable.

Experience:
 Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience administering environmental, sustainability, climate action, or related regulatory compliance programs, including project management responsibility. Experience in environmental compliance, regulatory coordination, or program monitoring is desirable.
 Two years of lead or supervisory experience overseeing staff.

Knowledge of:
 Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, funding mechanisms, and compliance requirements related to environmental protection, climate action, energy conservation, stormwater pollution prevention, and solid waste management.  Principles, practices, terminology, and methods related to sustainability initiatives, environmental compliance programs, climate action strategies, and stormwater pollution prevention practices.
 Solid waste management systems, including recycling, composting, hazardous waste programs, collection services, disposal methods, and associated operational costs and revenue structures.
 Principles and practices of public administration, including program planning, implementation, evaluation, and long-range strategic planning.  Principles and practices of supervision and management, including staff development, training, performance management, and effective team leadership.  Contract negotiation, contract administration, and consultant management practices.  Effective public communication, community engagement, and presentation techniques.  Principles and practices of budget administration, program management, recordkeeping, reporting practices, and the use of modern office technology and software applications related to assigned functions.
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4 Ability to:
 Plan, organize, direct, and manage complex environmental programs and initiatives.  Interpret and apply environmental regulations, policies, and compliance requirements.  Develop and implement environmental strategies and sustainability initiatives.  Analyze complex operational, regulatory, and policy issues and develop effective recommendations and solutions.
 Manage multiple programs and projects while balancing operational and regulatory priorities.
 Prepare and present complex technical reports, policy recommendations, and presentations.
 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies, community organizations, regional partners, City staff, and the public.  Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop professional and technical staff.  Communicate effectively orally and in writing with City leadership, elected officials, regulatory agencies, and the public.
 Negotiate agreements and manage contracts with consultants and service providers.

Work Environment
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent interaction and collaboration with City staff, regulatory agencies, consultants, regional partners, and community stakeholders. The position may require occasional field visits to program-related sites, waste and recycling facilities, stormwater infrastructure locations, and project sites for the purpose of program oversight or regulatory coordination. This position may also require attendance at evening meetings, regional coordination meetings, community events, and public hearings.

Physical Requirements
The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 Remain seated for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings.  Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual platforms, including public presentations.
 Use hands and fingers to operate computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment.
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5  Occasionally stand, walk, or move between meeting locations or City facilities.  Occasionally lift or carry light materials weighing up to 20 pounds.  Maintain sufficient vision, hearing, and communication abilities necessary to perform assigned duties.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Dublin is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or veteran status. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.
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1 Title: Communications
Manager

COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Date Adopted: 2/February 4/, 2020
Date Revised: June 16, 2026
FLSA: Exempt/At-Will/, Exempt, Designated Management
General Purpose:

To plan, organizeUnder administrative direction, plans, organizes, and managemanages the activities of the Public Information Community Engagement Division within the City Manager’s Office. Directs the creation, development,, overseeing the City’s strategic communications and digital engagement ecosystem, including website content, social media, multimedia production and distribution of , public information, and government affairs materials using all forms of communication and media. Demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, laws and work methods associated with assigned duties. Act as the City’s representative to internal and external groups and advisory bodies related to areas of responsibility. Serve as community engagement programs. Directs the creation, production, and distribution of strategic communications, public information officer, and communications materials across all platforms to ensure transparency, accessibility, consistency, and alignment with City priorities. Serves as the City’s primary media strategist and spokesperson, acts as Public Information Officer during emergency operations. Provides, and provides highly complex staff assistancecommunications and policy support to the City Manager or designee.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is a single classification reporting directly to the City Manager or designee. The Communications Manager is responsible for the Public Information Division within the City Manager’s Office. The Communications Manager performs complex and politically sensitive tasks including functioning as the City’s media advisor and strategist. Appropriate judgment is essential to this position, as the incumbent is expected to use professional judgement and skills in establishing relationships working with community and neighborhood groups.

Strategic thinking is also essential to this position, including the ability to see emerging trends and develop strategies to succeed in a changing environment. Community sensitivity and awareness are crucial to this position, including gauging community reaction to City communications and programs and being able to effectively communicate to a very Attachment 8
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Exhibit A
2 culturally diverse community. Creativity is paramount in developing and implementing effective marketing, public information, and media relations programs, campaigns, and materials using all available media, including social media. This position serves as the City’s coordinator of public information and media spokesperson by performing highly complex professional level work by developing, implementing, maintaining and evaluating the City’s information, education and public relations/marketing programs. Employees at this level receive administrative direction from the City Manager, or designee, in terms of goals and are reviewed in terms of results. A person appointed to the Communications Manager classification is an At-Will Employee.

The Community Engagement Manager is a single-position management-level classification responsible for overseeing the City’s Community Engagement Division and serving as the City’s lead communication strategist. The incumbent establishes citywide communication standards, aligns messaging with City priorities and community needs, and performs complex, sensitive, and high-visibility work requiring sound professional judgment, political acumen, and discretion.

This role requires expertise in digital communications, content strategy, and media production, along with the ability to anticipate emerging issues, assess public sentiment, and communicate effectively with a diverse community. The position operates with a high degree of independence under administrative direction and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and elected officials on strategic communications, media relations, and public messaging. Performance is evaluated based on results.

Supervision Received and Exercised:
• Receives administrative direction from the City Manager or their designee. • Exercises direct orand indirect supervision over supervisory,of professional, technical and clerical personnel as appropriateadministrative support staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Exhibit A
3 The following duties are normaltypical for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

DevelopDevelops and implement divisionalimplements division goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Direct, oversee aligned with City priorities and participate instrategic communication initiatives.
• Directs and manages the development and execution of the DivisionDivision’s work plan; assign work activities,, including assigning projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, monitoring workflow, and procedures.evaluating outcomes.

Prepare the Division budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget.
• Develop and conduct publicDevelops, administers, and monitors the Division budget, including forecasting, resource allocation, and expenditure monitoring.

Develops and implements comprehensive communication, media relations surveys through various methods.
• Represent the Division and City Manager’s Office to outside agencies, and organizations; participate in outside community engagement strategies to promote City programs, services, and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.initiatives.
• AdviseAdvises the City Manager, City Council, and Managementexecutive staff on effective public information methodsstrategies, media relations, crisis communications, and messaging.
• Develops and procedures; develop training programs for staff on effective media relationsmaintains citywide communication and branding standards and coordinates cross-departmental public information efforts to ensure consistent, accurate, and professional messaging across all departments and communication platforms.

Coordinate public information program with all City Departments.

Create, coordinate and/or contribute to a variety of written publications such as the City Newsletter, Department brochures, fact sheets and other publications. 1703
Exhibit A
4 Assist Departments with the material content associated with the City’s website. • Prepare media releases covering City programs and projects, governmental activities and matters of general interest to theManages the City’s media relations program, including serving as primary media liaison, coordinating responses, and handling sensitive or high-profile issues.
• Oversees the City’s digital communications ecosystem, including website governance, social media strategy, and emerging communication technologies. • Directs in-house production, including video and multimedia content, from concept through dissemination.
• Monitors and analyzes communication performance metrics and apply data to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Ensures digital content complies with accessibility requirements, including ADA Title II, Section 508, and WCAG standards.
• Directs the development of communication materials, including publications, reports, presentations, and speeches.

Plans and oversees inclusive public outreach efforts, community.

Write, coordinate and/or contribute articles and develop other methods for the City to receive regional, State and national recognition for local programs and services.

Establish schedules and methods for community and public relations; develop and implement public relations and social media policies and procedures. • Design and implement marketing campaigns to promote City services, activities, programs engagement initiatives, and special events. that encourage meaningful community participation and transparency.

Work directly with members of the local media as the media liaison on specific issues, when appropriate, and deliver communications designed to control local issues identified in the media/community relations program.

Organize special events relating to areas of responsibility.

Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.

Represent the City in a variety of community outreach activities and public education programs including participating as a contributing member of designated community organizations, committees/project teams and work groups. 1704
Exhibit A
5 Prepare speeches and live and/or recorded presentations for the Mayor and City Council. 1705
Exhibit A
6 • Serve as public information officerServes as the City’s Public Information Officer during emergency operations., ensuring timely and accurate communication.

May recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Public Information Division.

Establish positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, State/local agencies and associations, City management, City staff, news media, and the public.
• PerformRepresents the City in interactions with media, community groups, and external organizations.
• Provides leadership and supervision to assigned staff, including training, performance management, and fostering a collaborative team environment. • Performs other related duties as required. assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of:

Principles of effective community relations in the municipal governance realm.

Principals, practices and techniques for design and implementation of public affairs, public information and community programs.

Practices and techniques used in disseminating information to the public through various media channels. Methods and techniques for creating effective media and public relations materials.

Modern communication and marketing concepts, techniques and procedures. Production techniques for various print and electronic media.

Operations and functioning of local media such as newspapers,radio and television. English language mechanics, syntax, grammar and spelling; Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations. 1706
Exhibit A
7 Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution. Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.

Budgeting procedures and techniques.

Modern office practices, procedures, methods and
equipment. Customer service skills.

Ability To:

Organize and manage the operations of the Public Information Division.

Interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules and regulations as related to public information activities.

Coordinate the dissemination ofinformation concerningCity services and events on a routine basis.
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Exhibit A
8 Use all relevant forms of social media (including the City website, FaceBook, Twitter, etc.) to keep all segments of the community informed of important municipal issues and information; monitor and manage comments and postings on social media to minimize inaccuracies damaging to the City.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with local, regional, national and online media entities to maximize access on behalf of the City.

Develop and distribute up-to-date information to the local business community using social media outlets, general media contacts and the City website.

Communicate politically, culturally, and socially sensitive issues persuasively and tactfully; communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Use interpersonal skills to initiate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, neighborhood and community groups, business leaders; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.

Prepare written material regarding local government activities and programs. Maintain effective working relationships with the media.

Coordinate the public information program with other City Departments to present a clear and concise description of activities, programs and events.

Train, educate and advise City Staff and Elected Officials in effective ways to make public presentations and develop and implement constructive media relations.

Handle pressure of deadlines and work on several projects or processes at the same time.

Write with sufficient clarity to produce clear, concise and readable copy on a wide variety of topics. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Effectively use a personal computer to produce a wide variety of written and graphic material and information for external and internal distribution.

Prepare and administer a budget.

Supervise, train and evaluate personnel, as appropriate.

Work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours. 1708
Exhibit A
9 Physical Standards:

The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1709
An employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; intermittently stand, walk, bend, and twist to reach equipment around desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, hand writing and use of keyboard to communicate; see small text and numbers; intermittently move equipment weighing 20 pounds or less.

Use written and oral communications skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with constant interruptions; work under intensive and constantly changing deadlines and interact with those encountered in the course of work.

Education, Experience, and Training:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following is that would likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. in qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Equivalent to a Bachelor'sbachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, public relations, mass communications, English, journalism, or a closely related field. A Master’smaster’s degree is desirable.

Experience:
• Four years of progressive responsible professional level workexperience in public relations orstrategic communication, public information products and , public relations, media relations, or community engagement programs. Experience working with all relevant media, including experience managing digital communications and social media. platforms. • Two years of supervisory or administrative and/or lead supervisoryleadership experience required. Experience working with City or other public sector officials is highly desirable.

Training: Any recent training, such as academic courses and certification programs, which are relevant to this job classification.

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements:
• Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers’ Licensedriver’s license and Certificateproof of Automobile Insurance for Personal Liabilityautomobile liability insurance. 1710
Exhibit A
11 Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of strategic communications, public information, media relations, and community engagement in a municipal environment.
• Modern communication methods, including digital media, social media platforms, website content management systems, and multimedia content development. • Techniques for developing and implementing effective public information, marketing, and outreach campaigns.
• Media operations and practices, including working with print, broadcast, and digital media outlets.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to public information and communications.
• Principles and practices of leadership, supervision, training, performance management and budget administration.
• Customer service and public relations techniques.
• English usage, grammar, writing, and editing standards.

Ability to:
• Plan, organize, and manage comprehensive communications and public information programs.
• Develop and implement strategic communication plans that effectively inform and engage the community.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and elected officials on communication strategies, media relations, and public messaging.
• Communicate complex, sensitive, or technical information clearly, accurately, and tactfully to diverse audiences.
• Utilize digital tools, social media platforms, and communication technologies effectively. • Analyze communication needs, public sentiment, and emerging issues to develop proactive strategies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, media, community organizations, and the public.
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Exhibit A
12 • Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare clear, concise, and effective written materials, reports, and presentations. • Supervise, train, and evaluate staff and foster a collaborative team environment. • Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive use of computers and communication technology. The position requires frequent interaction with City leadership, staff, media representatives, community organizations, and members of the public. Work may be conducted in person, virtually, or in public settings such as community meetings, press events, or outreach activities.

The work environment is fast-paced and frequently involves competing priorities, time-sensitive communications, and response to emerging public issues. The incumbent may interact with individuals who are upset or have concerns regarding City policies, programs, or services and must respond with professionalism and tact.

The position may require attendance at meetings, public events, or City functions outside of normal business hours, including evenings or weekends, to support communication efforts, public engagement, or urgent issues.

Physical Requirements:

The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Special Requirements: Must have the willingness and ability to: work the hours necessary to accomplish the assigned duties, including evening and week-end hours; attend evening meetings; travel out of town and attend workshops, conferences, seminars during work and non-work hours.Remain seated for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings.
• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual platforms, including public presentations.
• Use hands and fingers to operate computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment. • Occasionally stand, walk, or move between meeting locations, event venues, or City facilities. 1712
Exhibit A
13 • Lift and carry light materials (typically up to 15–20 pounds), such as presentation materials or event supplies.
• Maintain sufficient vision and hearing to read documents, review digital content, and engage in effective communication.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The City of Dublin is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or veteran status. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.
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1 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN
Date Adopted: May 5, 2009
Date Revised: June 16, 2026
Title: Environmental Technician
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary: $4,835 - $6,044
General Purpose:

To perform specializedUnder general supervision, performs technical and administrative support work inrelated to the development, implementation and promotioncoordination of environmental and sustainability programs and, including integrated solid waste management (waste reduction, recycling, composting), stormwater compliance, climate protection, and sustainability initiatives, and public outreach efforts; assists with data collection and analysis and field inspections.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a technical support classification within the Dublin community staying abreast of the changing laws and regulationsEnvironment and Sustainability Division of the Public Works Department. Incumbents perform a variety of technical, administrative, field, and public outreach duties in support of environmental resource management and sustainability principles and performs duties relating to the delivery and oversight of programs related to solid waste management, pollution prevention, storm water, mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, to name a few, and performs other duties as requiredand sustainability programs and regulatory compliance activities.

Assignments are generally performed within established procedures and program guidelines and may involve coordination with residents, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

This classification is distinguished from the Environmental Specialist by its narrower scope of responsibility, greater emphasis on program support and implementation activities, and a lower level of independent project management and policy development responsibility.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

Receives general supervision from the Assistant CityEnvironmental and Sustainability Manager, or Attachment 9
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2 designee, and may receive lead direction from higher level technical or functional guidance from management or other professional staff; may provide lead direction to program staff, consultants and volunteers assisting in the promotion and delivery of programs.
, as Distinguishing Characteristics:
• This is a single position job, where incumbent independently develops and implements environmental-based programs that are varied in breadth and complexity. Duties are performed according to established procedures and guidelines, with program vision and direction provided by City Management Staff through advisory committees and the City Council.

This classification is distinguished from that of the Administrative Analyst series (I/II & Senior), in the latter is responsible for performing administrative systems, statistical, and management analyses which support the overall operation of the assigned department, as well as the budget, financial and trend analysis, grant administration and monitoring across disciplines, rather than development and delivery of City programs and services. . • This classification does not exercise direct supervisory responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normaltypical for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
• Plans, develops,Assist in developing and administersimplementing environmental programs for the City, including programs that support the City’s mission and vision relativerelated to climate recycling, waste reduction, composting, stormwater protection, solid waste management, transportation, storm water, green building and Bay-Friendly landscapes and mitigation of green house gas emissionsclimate action, and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct research and analytical studies on a variety of assist with data analysis related to environmental issues/programs and trends in , sustainability to ensure City’s trends, and regulatory requirements to support program implementation and compliance with federal, state, regional and local mandatesefforts.
• Formulates recommendationsAssist with the preparation of technical reports, presentations, regulatory documentation, correspondence, and promotesprogram materials related to environmental initiatives and compliance activities.
• Assist in tracking permit requirements, regulatory deadlines, service requests, and compliance activities related to assigned environmental programs and activities which support the City’s position/goals relative to .
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3 • Collect, track, analyze, and maintain environmental program data, including participation rates, diversion metrics, inspection results, outreach efforts, and regulatory reporting information.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections related to stormwater compliance, recycling programs, illegal dumping, pollution prevention, and other environmental program activities. • Respond to inquiries from residents, businesses, contractors, and the public regarding environmental regulations, program participation requirements, and sustainability issuesinitiatives.

Review and make recommendations for revisions of City ordinances in regards to environmental programs. • Participate with other City departments,Support the development and distribution of outreach and educational materials to increase community service providersawareness and participation in environmental programs and services.
• Coordinate and participate in environmental outreach events, workshops, school programs, and community engagement activities related to sustainability and environmental protection. • Coordinate with City staff, contractors, consultants, other jurisdictions and haulers, regional agencies in the, and community organizations regarding assigned environmental programs development and coordination efforts, as well as advocacy and educationprojects.

In coordination with the Environmental Specialist, review building plans to ensure compliance with codes, ordinances and regulations, as needed.
• May conduct site inspections of businesses, schools and residential areas to assess recycling, composting and waste reduction efforts; and prepares reports and recommendationsBuild and maintain positive working relationships with City staff, partner agencies, community organizations, and members of the public through professional, responsive, and inclusive communication.

Assist with development of contractor/consultant Requests for program enhancements. • Designs and develops a variety of materials and activities to promote, implement, and evaluate Proposals and provide contract management oversight related to assigned environmental programs to enhance public awareness, educate citizens and encourage proactive and cooperative problem solving.. • Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
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4 Education:

Prepares grant applications and handles the details of grant administration including contracts with state, county and regional agencies.

Performs required duties under the City’s disaster response plan; Assist with
Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with course work in environmental programs budget development and administration, including contract administration, invoice processing and maintenance of support inventory for a variety of programs.

Conducts presentations relating to the City’sscience, environmental programs and program proposals to City Council, City Departments, a variety of Council appointed commissions and advisory committees; staff liaison to a variety of City committees withstudies, sustainability focus, and provides technical assistance and input as necessary, engineering, public administration, or a related field.

Plans and serve as lead staff in the development and coordination of community events which promote the environment, such as Dublin Pride, Earth Day, and Bike to Work days.

May coordinate consultant and support staff work activities and determine work priorities and methods; provides lead direction and training for program support staff, as assigned.

Minimum QualificationsExperience:
:

Two (2) years of progressively responsible technical or administrative experience supporting environmental, sustainability, public works, engineering, regulatory compliance, or related programs or services.

Knowledge of:
• Principles and industry practices of storm water regulations and permit requirements, green building, climate protection policies and action measures, zeroenvironmental program implementation, including integrated waste management, source reduction, recycling, composting, street tree planting, bicyclestormwater protection, and/or sustainability initiatives. • Environmental outreach, public education, and community engagement techniques. • Data collection, recordkeeping, tracking systems, and pedestrian facilities, clean air, water conservation, Bay-Friendly Landscaping,basic analytical methods used to support environmental programs and environmental sciences;regulatory reporting.
• General marketingInspection techniques and outreach practices related to environmental and sustainability programs; .
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5 • Applicable federal, state, regional, and local environmental regulations relevant to assigned programs.
• Principles and practices of urban planning and building regulations effective customer service and codes; professional public communication.

Applicable local, county, state and federal laws and regulations relating to environmental programs; Federal, state and regional funding sources;
Principles and practices of government organizations, budget and grant development and administration; Principles and practices of basic research including data gathering, analysis and statistical methods; Principles and practices of business correspondence and report writing; • Modern office procedures, practices, methods, and computer equipment and businesssoftware applications; used for data management, reporting, presentations, and communication.

Customer service techniques including problem solving and conflict resolution.

Ability to:
• ResearchOrganize, direct and implement an assigned environmental and sustainability program area.
• Perform technical duties supporting environmental program implementation and compliance activities.
• Problem solve technical issues.
• Collect, organize, analyze complex situations, compile and interpret data and statistics, understand, and interpret lawsmaintain program data, records, and documentation. • Conduct field visits and assist with inspections related to environmental compliance and program participation.
• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations;, and program guidelines.

Prepare reports with recommendations;
• Communicate clearly and effectively, in both written and verbal form, with residents, businesses, City staff, contractors, consultants, and partner organizations. • Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
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6 • Prepare clear, concise, and accurate written materials, technical reports, staff reports, outreach materials, and correspondence.
• Assist with planning and coordinating environmental outreach activities and community events.
• Respond to multiple requests for service and effectively prioritize assignments and deadlines. • Understand and participate in the preparation and administration of a program budget; . • Problem solve Use sound judgment and gain cooperationexercise tact and support through discussprofessionalism in dealing with the public and persuasion; staff.

Exercise independent judgment in carrying out assignments within established guidelines; • Communicate clearly, concisely Establish and tactfullymaintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Work Environment
Work is performed in both oraloffice and written forms; field environments and includes frequent interaction and collaboration with City staff, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, regional partners, businesses, and community stakeholders. Field work may include travel to construction sites, commercial properties, waste and recycling facilities, stormwater infrastructure locations, and community event sites. Work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, traffic, noise, dust, and other outdoor environmental conditions. Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required to attend meetings, outreach events, or support program activities.

Prepare comprehensive report and information brochures with clarity and accuracy; Accurately observe situations, document and report observations; Read and comprehend materials that may be technical in nature; Make mathematical calculations with accuracy;
Establish priorities and meet critical deadlines;
Interpret and apply local, state, and federal laws and regulations; May provide lead direction and review the work of assigned staff as required; Perform related work as required.

Physical Standards:Requirements
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7 The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfullyto perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • An employee is regularly required to sitRemain seated for longextended periods of time; talkwhile working at a computer or hear,attending meetings.
• Communicate effectively in person, in meetings and by telephone; use, and through virtual platforms, including public presentations.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to. • Occasionally stand, walk, bend and twist to reach files, walk and stand. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; ability to , stoop, kneel, reach, or traverse uneven surfaces during field visits and inspections.
• Occasionally lift and, carry objectsor move materials weighing up to 3020 pounds, reach above and below shoulders; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; interact with City management, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, employees and the public.
• Training and Maintain sufficient vision, hearing, and communication abilities necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to travel to various work sites and meeting locations.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Dublin is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or veteran status. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.Experience:

Any combination equivalent to education and experience is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with course work in engineering, public administration, environmental studies, environmental science, or other fields relevant to this position.

Experience: One year experience in professional or sub-professional work that includes municipal, or environmental engineering, or experience with a public agency or private firm that includes engineering, environmental studies 1720
8 or public administration. (A Master’s degree in engineering, public administration, environmental studies, environmental science, or related discipline may be substituted for 6 months of the required experience).

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
Date Adopted: May 3, 2011
Title: Environmental Coordinator
Date Revised: June 16, 2026
FLSA: Exempt
General Purpose:

Under general supervision, provides performs advanced professional and technical and management level advicework related to City staff onthe development, implementation, coordination, and administration of environmental, technical regulatory and policy issues. The Environmental Coordinator oversees environmental, technical compliance, sustainability, regulatory, and pollution prevention work performed by various City programs and initiatives. Provides technical expertise and regulatory guidance to City staff, management, contractors, and external stakeholders on environmental laws, policies, and best practices impacting municipal operations. The incumbent serves as the central source of and development activities.

Coordinates and oversees assigned environmental information and assistance to City departments to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing planning and programs and projects, including regulatory compliance and reporting activities, integrated solid waste management (waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting), stormwater compliance, climate protection and sustainability initiatives, and public outreach and education efforts. Conducts technical analysis and policy research; monitors regulatory changes and compliance requirements; develops recommendations and program improvements; and supports the environment; exerciseCity’s environmental stewardship and sustainability objectives. Exercises considerable independent judgment and, initiative when independent action is required. , and technical expertise in the administration and implementation of assigned programs and projects.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Environmental Coordinator is distinguished from the Environmental Specialist in that the incumbent in this position is assigned to administer moderate scale programs with citywide impact and participate in the development Attachment 10
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and administration of a large scale program. Assignments require considerable knowledge of environmental protection laws and regulations relevant to the City. This classification involves significant decision-making responsibilities.

This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Environmental Specialist series. Incumbents perform complex and specialized environmental program administration work requiring independent judgment, technical expertise, and responsibility for assigned environmental compliance, sustainability, and regulatory programs. Employees in this classification are responsible for program development, technical analysis, regulatory interpretation, contract administration, and crossdepartmental coordination activities with significant organizational impact.

This classification is distinguished from the Environmental Technician by the level of independent responsibility, complexity of assignments, degree of technical analysis performed, and responsibility for administering and evaluating environmental programs and regulatory compliance activities. While the Environmental Technician primarily provides technical and administrative support for environmental program implementation and compliance activities, the Environmental Specialist is responsible for leading programmatic efforts, developing recommendations and strategies, interpreting environmental regulations and policies, and serving as a technical resource to City staff and management.

Supervision Received and Exercised
• Receives general supervision from the Environmental and Sustainability Manager or assigned management or supervisory personnel.
• May exercises supervisionexercise technical and functional direction over technical and, clerical personnel as appropriate including, temporary and/or contract employeespersonnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normaltypical for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

Briefs the City Manager’s Office on environmental concerns and provides information required for decision making.

Works with City departments to develop and implement programs for environmental compliance, remediation and pollution prevention.

Monitors existing City programs for compliance and environmental rules and procedures.

Represents the City to federal, state, and local agencies, and the community on environmental issues. 1723
Plans, coordinates, and reviews the work of a professional and technical staff and/or consultants conducting environmental studies of considerable complexity.

Manages environmental planning, research and analysis of development projects, including the planning, design, and construction phases of capital projects, maintenance and operation of facilities, and issuance of permits.

Analyzes and evaluates the impact of proposed development projects and plans, and provides technical input to project design to mitigate adverse environmental effects and ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

Coordinates, prepares, and processes environmental documents, monitoring and reporting plans, technical reports and responses for transportation projects and plans.
• OverseesPlan, implement, coordinate, and oversee assigned environmental programs related to integrated waste management, climate action, sustainability, and stormwater protection initiatives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of educational programs to promote sustainabledivision goals, objectives, policies and procedures by providing leadership and cooperative participation on programmatic work teams, contributing input and expertise in highly complex and technical program area(s) as necessary and upon request. • Provide technical expertise and guidance to City staff, management, contractors, and external stakeholders regarding environmental regulations, policies, permitting requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, permits, and technical guidance affecting City operations, business operations and development activities. • Coordinate environmental compliance activities across multiple City departments and operational areas to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements. • Conduct technical research, analysis, and policy planning activities; evaluate operational practices and implement initiatives in support of the City environmental programsproposed projects for environmental impacts and compliance considerations; and develop recommendations and corrective action strategies.
• Prepares scopes of workMonitor legislative and regulatory developments and evaluate impacts to City operations, policies, and environmental programs; prepare recommendations and advise management regarding compliance and implementation requirements. • Develop, administer, and monitor program work plans, budgets, schedules, performance measures, and budgets forregulatory reporting requirements. • Prepare and administer grant applications, technical reports, regulatory documentation, staff reports, presentations, correspondence, and related program materials. 1724
• Oversee consultants and contractors, including contract administration, coordination of work activities, and negotiatesreview of technical deliverables, and performance monitoring. • Coordinate and participate in interagency meetings, professional committees, regional working groups, and community outreach activities related to environmental and sustainability programs.
• Review consultant contracts for servicesstudies, environmental documents, technical reports, and mitigation measures for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. • Prepares necessary applications and acquires permitsRespond to inquiries from regulatory government agencies in compliance and coordinate inspections, audits, compliance reviews, and corrective actions as required.
• Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation and regulatory issues related to designated and specialized area(s) of expertise.
• Support public outreach, education, and engagement activities to advance environmental awareness, sustainability initiatives, and community participation. • Lead or coordinate assigned programmatic or administrative teams, assign and review work, and provide technical guidance and support to staff as appropriate. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with environmental regulationsCity staff, regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants, community organizations, and the public.

Coordinates, organizes, and presents environmental matters before the City Council, Planning Commission and at interagency and other public meetings.

Manages the status of financial expenditures and account balances.

Develops rationale for legally defensible nexus between development mitigation and project impacts.

Reviews public and private land development referrals (General and Specific Plans, EIR, Notice of Preparation and Project Applications for Site Development, Planning Development, Subdivision, Zoning Changes).

Develops cooperative arrangements and agreements between public and private sectors for development projects that impact neighborhoods, communities and/or City facilities. • PerformsDevelops and oversees the creation of assigned program work plans, as applicable. • Perform related duties as requiredassigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
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Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental science, environmental studies, sustainability, natural or physical science, public administration, urban or regional planning, or a related field.

Experience:
• Four years of progressively responsible professional-level experience administering environmental compliance, sustainability, regulatory, pollution prevention, or resource conservation programs, preferably in a public agency setting. • Experience coordinating environmental compliance activities, preparing technical reports, conducting regulatory analysis, or administering environmental programs is highly desirable.

Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of integrated waste management, stormwater program implementation, climate action plan implementation, and sustainability. • Federal, state, and local environmental science, hydrogeology, engineering, and chemistry as elatedlaws, regulations, permitting processes, and compliance requirements applicable to environmental quality. municipal operations and development activities. • Environmental quality compliance, monitoring, reporting, and regulatory programs; CEQA and NEPA and their implementationreview practices.

Methods of environmental assessment Principles and mitigation.

Principles of biology, botany, zoology, and other natural sciences as they pertain to environmental analysis. • Sustainable business practices of program planning, coordination, administration, and evaluation.

Environmental education.
• Familiarity with land development regulations and Project management and interagency coordination techniques.
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• Budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and grant administration practices. • Research methods, data analysis techniques, and technical report preparation. • Public outreach, stakeholder engagement, and community education techniques. • Principles of effective customer service and professional public communication.

Modern office practices, procedures.

Methods of collaborative problem solving.

Technical programs, research, trends in the practice of environmental investigation, pollution control, and remediation. • Operation of common office equipment including personal computers and common, technology, and software applications related to assigned work.

Ability To:
• ManageResearch, plan, organize, administer, and direct projects and programs; manage filedevaluate environmental monitoring, investigation, and remediation activities. programs and projects.

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

AnalyzeInterpret and apply environmental regulations and define impact on neighborhoods and City facilities; organize and conduct research studies.
• Interpret maps, engineering drawings, policies, permits, and technical reports in a variety of specialized fieldsguidance.
• Conduct technical research and analyze environmental, operational, and regulatory information.
• Develop recommendations and strategies related to environmental compliance and program implementation.
• Research and manage priorities, standards, and schedules; prepare clear, concise, and effective highly complex and review /or sensitive technical reports, staff reports, presentations, and correspondence.
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• Provide technical assistance and guidance to City staff, management, consultants, and project teams.
• Coordinate effectively with regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, community organizations, and the public.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences. • Exercise sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills in resolving environmental and regulatory issues.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City staffcolleagues, regulatory officials, consultants, contractors, and the general public.

Plan, organize, and direct moderately sized developer projects and programs.

Negotiate terms, conditions and mitigation measures.

Prepare a budget for portions of programs and projects.

Work Environment
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent interaction and collaboration with City staff, regulatory agencies, consultants, regional partners, and community stakeholders. The position may require occasional field work, including site visits related to stormwater compliance, environmental inspections, recycling or waste facility coordination, and other environmental program activities. Work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, traffic, noise, and other outdoor conditions. The position may also require attendance at evening meetings, regional coordination meetings, and community events.

Physical Standards:Requirements
The physical standardstandards described isare representative of those that must be met by employees to successfullyto perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • An employee is regularly required to sitRemain seated for longextended periods of time; talkwhile working at a computer or hear,attending meetings.
• Communicate effectively in person, in meetings and by telephone; use, and through virtual platforms, including public presentations.
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• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to, bend and twist to reach files, walk and.
• Occasionally stand, and occasionally lift walk, bend stoop or traverse uneven surfaces during field visits, site inspection, or community events.
• Occasionally lift or carry light materials weighing up to 20 pounds. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral
Maintain sufficient vision, hearing, and communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; interact with City management, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, employees and the public.

Training and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to education and experience is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, transportation or urban planning, natural or physical science, sustainability, or a related field. A Master’s degree in environmental studies, transportation, urban planning or closely related field is desirable and may be substituted for one year of required experience.

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience in a public agency with direct project experience managing moderate to complex environmental programs and policies. Experience in compliance or monitoring of environmental issues is preferred. (A Masters Degree in environmental studies, transportation, or urban planning or related discipline may be substituted for one year of the required experience).

Training: Any recent training, such as academic courses and certification programs, which are relevant to this job classification.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
• Special Requirement: Must have the willingness and ability to: work the hours necessary to accomplish theperform assigned duties, including evening and week-end hours; attend evening meetings; travel out of town and attend workshops, special events, conferences, seminars during work and non-work hours.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Dublin is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or veteran status. Accommodations are 1729
available upon request during the selection process.
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
Date Adopted: 10-October 6-, 2020
Date Revised: June 16, 2026
Title: Environmental and Sustainability Manager
FLSA: At-Will/, Exempt/, Designated Management
General Purpose:

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and directs the workoperations and activities of the Environmental Programsand Sustainability Division inwithin the Public Works Department, including implementation of the Climate Action Plan and greenhouse gas reduction goalsstrategies, sustainability initiatives and programs, integrated solid waste management and(waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting) and stormwater pollution prevention programs; develops and implements environmental policies, programs, and strategic initiatives to support regulatory compliance and City sustainability goals; represents the City and provides staff support to a variety of intergovernmental committees, subcommittees, authorities, and City staff; performs related duties as requiredregional agencies, community organizations, and City leadership on environmental and sustainability matters.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is a single position, management-level classification, reporting directly to the Public Works Director or designee. The incumbent is responsible for managing the planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the operations and activities of a division engaged in developing and implementing the Climate Action Plan and greenhouse gas reduction goals,the Environmental and Sustainability Division within the Public Works Department.

The incumbent oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of environmental sustainability initiatives and programs, integrated, climate action, waste management and recyclingreduction, and stormwater pollution prevention.compliance programs. The incumbent has considerable latitude in the application of exercises significant independent judgment and discretion in program administration, policy and follows general guidelines or professionaldevelopment, strategic planning, and administrative standards in accomplishing assignments. The incumbent is expected to identify policy issuesregulatory compliance, while advising City leadership on environmental initiatives, legislative impacts, and work with other staff to develop options Attachment 11
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EXHIBIT B
and recommend solutions. Review of work is occasional or on a problem basis, withprogram priorities. This classification is distinguished from the incumbent presenting alternative coursesEnvironmental Specialist by its responsibility for policy decision. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for establishing and maintaining positive work relations with vendors and other agenciesdivision management, staff supervision, budget administration, policy development, and long-range strategic planning.

Supervision Received/ and Exercised:
• Receives general administrative direction from the Public Works Director or designee.
• Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff in assigned area.areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normaltypical for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

Participates as a team member in the work of the department's management team and understands and implements assigned duties and responsibilities to support team goals and objectives.
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EXHIBIT B
Works cooperatively with other team members by receiving and sharing information; soliciting input, identifying operational and interpersonal issues, and participating in problem solving.

Plans, organizes, directs, manages, and directs programs and implementation measures related to the Climate Action Plan, the Green Infrastructure Plan, environmental stewardship, and sustainability initiatives.

Plans, organizes, manages, and directs programs which encourage environmentally sound and cost-effective methods for the disposal of garbage, recovery of recyclables, and waste prevention.

Plans, organizes, manages, and directs programs associated with the Stormwater Management and Discharge Control Ordinance, the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Regional Permit, and other urban clean water programs.

Oversees the Climate Action Plan, Green Infrastructure Plan, and Disaster Debris Management Plan (DDMP).

Develops new and reviews existing environmental and sustainability programs; recommends and directs implementation of changes.

Provides technical expertise to other City departments and divisions.

Reviews and analyzes federal, state, and local environmental and sustainability legislation for its impact on the City.

Develops and recommends environmental and sustainability policies, programs, and initiatives to the City Council.

Prepares and reviews a variety of complex and comprehensive reports.

Works with other public agencies to develop environmental stewardship and sustainability programs.

Oversees the preparation and implementation of marketing and public information campaigns designed to secure public participation.

Provides staff support for and may represent the City in the development and implementation of evaluates the operations, services, and activities of the Environment and Sustainability Division, including climate action, sustainability, waste management, and clean water policies before a variety of other City and interagency committees, sub-committees, and authorities.

Represents the City in meetings with public officials, regulatory bodies, the business community, members of policy and advisory boards, community and civic groups, and the public.
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EXHIBIT B
Serves as the liaison with waste management franchise holders.

Directs the preparation and administration of the Environmental Programs Division budget.

Using cost analysis techniques, develops and recommends implementation of fee structures to support Division programs.

Recommends and justifies program goals and related financial and staffresource needs. 1734

EXHIBIT B
Accounts for the effective use of allocated resources.

Negotiates contracts with contractors and consultants, including preparing and directing the preparation of requests for proposals, reviewing and evaluating proposals, and developing contracts.

Monitors implementation of contracts for compliance and levels of service. Coordinates the work of subordinate staff.

Monitors and reviews employee performance, staff development, and program implementation for customer satisfaction, efficiency, effectiveness, work priorities, and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and standards.

Ensures that staff is provided with resources and technology necessary to provide customer service.

Develops and implements employee development plans.

Evaluates staff performance, provides employee counseling and recommends employee discipline, and participates in the selection of new employees.

Performs related duties as required. initiatives, integrated waste managementMinimum Qualifications: Knowledge of:

Federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes, funding policies, and grant programs pertaining to the environment, energy conservation, stormwater pollution prevention, and waste management.

Principles, practices, terminology, and methods of environmental stewardship and sustainability programs, environmental compliance programs, and stormwater pollution prevention.
• Solid waste, recycling, composting, and hazardous waste programs, collection services, disposal, and associated costs and revenueand stormwater pollution prevention programs.

The principles and practices of effective management and supervision, including longand short-range planning.

The principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration. Group and interpersonal dynamics.
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EXHIBIT B
Written and oral communication techniques and
methodologies. Program planning andDirects the
implementation.
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EXHIBIT B
Marketing, public information, and community relations concepts including negotiation techniques and presentation skills.

Principles, practices, computer systems, and applications of administrative and program management, including budget development and tracking, contract management, documentation, and reporting.
• Energy conservation, monitoring, and evaluation of the City’s Climate Action Plan, greenhouse gas reduction, water conservation, stormwater pollution prevention, and strategies, and sustainability initiatives.
• Directs programs related to solid waste management, recycling, waste reduction strategies, programs, and , and resource recovery to ensure compliance with State and regional mandates.
• Oversees the City’s stormwater management and pollution prevention programs, including compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, Municipal Regional Permit requirements, and related regulations.
• Develops and implements environmental policies, strategies, and program improvements that support regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, and City sustainability goals. • Monitors, analyzes, and interprets federal, state, and regional legislation and regulatory requirements related to environmental programs and recommends policy, operational, or programmatic changes.
• Coordinates environmental and sustainability initiatives with regional agencies, partner organizations, and other public entities to support compliance, program effectiveness, and regional collaboration.
• Represents the City in meetings with regulatory agencies, regional organizations, policy advisory committees, community groups, and the public regarding environmental and sustainability initiatives.
• Develops and administers the Environment and Sustainability Division budget, including forecasting resource needs, monitoring expenditures, and identifying and recommending funding opportunities and cost recovery strategies. • Negotiates and manages contracts with consultants, service providers, and franchise partners; prepares requests for proposals and monitors contractor performance.
• Directs public outreach, education, community engagement, and communication efforts designed to encourage participation in environmental and sustainability programs.
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EXHIBIT B
• Supervises assigned staff, including selecting employees, assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching employees, supporting professional development, and ensuring compliance with City policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares and presents reports, recommendations, and policy guidance to City leadership, commissions, committees, and governing bodies. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, environmental science, sustainability, public administration, engineering, urban or regional planning, or a related field. A master’s degree in environmental studies or a closely related field is desirable.

Experience:
• Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience administering environmental, sustainability, climate action, or related regulatory compliance programs, including project management responsibility. Experience in environmental compliance, regulatory coordination, or program monitoring is desirable.
• Two years of lead or supervisory experience overseeing staff.

Knowledge of:
• Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, funding mechanisms, and compliance requirements related to environmental protection, climate action, energy conservation, stormwater pollution prevention, and solid waste management. • Principles, practices, terminology, and methods related to sustainability initiatives, environmental compliance programs, climate action strategies, and stormwater pollution prevention practices.
• Solid waste management systems, including recycling, composting, hazardous waste programs, collection services, disposal methods, and associated operational costs and revenue structures.
• Principles and practices of public administration, including program planning, implementation, evaluation, and long-range strategic planning. 1738

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• Principles and techniques used inpractices of supervision and management, including staff development, training, and performance management. Customer service techniques, and effective team leadership.

Computerized software systems used in daily operations such as computerized maintenance management Systems, geographical information systems, customer relations software.
• Contract negotiation, contract administration, and consultant management practices.
• Effective public communication, community engagement, and presentation techniques.
• Principles and practices of budget administration, program management, recordkeeping, reporting practices, and the use of modern office technology and software applications related to assigned functions.

Ability Toto:

Effectively supervise and mentor staff.

Effectively lead the Environmental Programs Division.

Effectively communicate policies, procedures, city codes and operations to other city staff and the general public.

Evaluate and recommend changes to operations as needed. • Plan, organize, direct, and manage complex environmental programs and initiatives.
• Interpret and apply environmental regulations, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement environmental strategies and sustainability initiatives. • Analyze complex operational, regulatory, and policy issues and develop effective recommendations and solutions.
• Manage multiple programs and projects while balancing operational and regulatory priorities.
• Prepare and present complex technical reports, policy recommendations, and presentations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, organization and outside groupswith regulatory agencies, community organizations, regional partners, City staff, and the public. 1739

EXHIBIT B
Provide outstanding customer service.
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop professional and technical staff. • Communicate effectively orally and in writing with the publicCity leadership, elected officials, regulatory agencies, and the public. • Negotiate agreements and manage contracts with consultants and service providers.

Work Environment
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent interaction and collaboration with City staff, utility regulators and various vendors and groupsregulatory agencies, consultants, regional partners, and community stakeholders. The position may require occasional field visits to program-related sites, waste and recycling facilities, stormwater infrastructure locations, and project sites for the purpose of program oversight or regulatory coordination. This position may also require attendance at evening meetings, regional coordination meetings, community events, and public hearings.

Use of computer software related to work.

Physical Standards:Requirements
The physical standardstandards described isare representative of those that must be met by employees to successfullyto perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• An employee is regularly required to sitRemain seated for longextended periods of time; talkwhile working at a computer or hear,attending meetings. • Communicate effectively in person, in meetings and by telephone; use, and through virtual platforms, including public presentations.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to, bend and twist to reach files, walk and. • Occasionally stand, and occasionallywalk, or move between meeting locations or City facilities.
• Occasionally lift or carry light materials weighing up to 20 pounds. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral • Maintain sufficient vision, hearing, and communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; interact with City management, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, employees and the publicabilities necessary to perform assigned duties. 1740
Attachment 7
Exhibit D to the Resolution

Training and Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Dublin is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or veteran status. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.

Experience:

Any combination equivalent to education and experience is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, transportation or urban planning, natural or physical science, sustainability, public administration, engineering or a related field. A Master’s degree in environmental studies or closely related field is desirable.

Experience: Five years of professional experience in managing environmental and sustainability programs. Experience in compliance or monitoring of environmental issues is desirable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid California Class C drivers’ license and Certificate of Automobile Insurance for Personal Liability.
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Agenda Item 6.1

STAFF REPORT

CITY COUNCIL

DATE: June 16, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of Rates for Garbage Collection, Disposal, and Recycling Services Provided by Amador Valley Industries and Establishing the 2026- 27 Annual Assessment
Prepared by: Jay Baksa, Finance Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will consider adopting resolutions establishing the garbage rates effective July 1, 2026 and establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 refuse-related property tax assessment.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Conduct a public hearing, deliberate, and adopt the following: 1) Resolution Approving and Establishing the Collection of Minimum Residential Garbage and Recycling Service Fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and 2) Resolution Approving the Amended Schedule of Service Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Services.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

For Fiscal Year 2026-27, the annual rate adjustment will result in a 4.45% increase across all service rates. For example, the monthly fee for residential garbage and recycling service, collected as an annual assessment on the Property Tax bill, will increase by $2.29 for the standard 32-gallon garbage container to a new monthly total of $46.95. Rate increases for all service categories, including residential, commercial, multi-family, construction, and demolition debris, are detailed in Attachment 3.
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DESCRIPTION:

In January 2005, the City executed an agreement with Amador Valley Industries, LLC (AVI) for services that began on July 1, 2005, and continued through June 30, 2020. On June 16, 2020, the City Council approved an Amended and Restated Agreement with AVI, extending the contract term to 2035. The agreement introduced a new rate model that outlines annual rate adjustments, separates component costs, and includes regular financial reviews. The financial reviews, conducted every three years by a third-party administrator, verify the reasonableness of costs and revenues, and ensure that AVI maintains an industry-standard operating margin.

In 2024, AVI notified the City of its intent to sell the company, which was then purchased by Livermore Sanitation, Inc. (LSI). On August 20, 2024, the City Council approved the assignment of the agreement to LSI and authorized the execution of a new Amended and Restated Agreement. Livermore Sanitation, Inc. will continue to operate under the name AVI.

Annual Rate Adjustment Calculation
The agreement provides that rates must be reasonably forecasted to provide AVI with an appropriate level of compensation. The forecasting methodology compares customer counts between the two most recent calendar years to calculate revenue generation based on the level of services provided multiplied by the appropriate rates. Rates are adjusted across all service sectors to meet the calculated revenue requirement set forth by the rate model.

As required in the agreement, the City has provided AVI with information showing the rate calculations and assumptions. Section 5.13.1 states “…the final decision of the rate structure rests solely with the City.” The proposed rate structure for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is estimated to meet the compensation requirement of $32,622,617. This compensation is possible as a result of a proposed 4.45% increase to all categories. Attachment 4 includes a detailed description of the methodology required by the agreement.

The rate adjustment also includes a new component added by the Waste Management Authority Board, commonly known as StopWaste. StopWaste is a Countywide joint powers agency, of which the City is a member, that is responsible for various regulatory activities related to solid waste handling. Among other things, it is responsible for assisting its member agencies with complying with various state solid waste-related mandates, such as compliance with the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery’s SB 1383 regulations, which are designed to reduce greenhouse gases by reducing the organics delivered to landfills. In order to recover its costs, StopWaste adopted an ordinance establishing a new regulatory fee to recover costs incurred in administering regulatory programs on behalf of its member jurisdictions. The fee adds $0.30 per month to residential accounts, and roughly $2 per month (calculated on service level and frequency) for commercial accounts. This fee applies uniformly to all member jurisdictions.

Detailed Comparison of Current and Proposed Rates
Attachment 5 compares the proposed rates to the current rates for all service levels. The current rates were effective July 1, 2025 and the proposed rates would be effective July 1, 2026.
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Competitiveness of Dublin Rates with Neighboring Agencies Historically, Staff has included a comparison of the Dublin rates compared to rates charged for similar services in surrounding communities. This comparison has focused solely on the garbage rates, as historically, recycling and organic waste were seen as smaller, complimentary services. This is no longer true with the implementation of Senate Bill 1383 (mandatory organic waste disposal reduction laws), as well as other regional and statewide laws. Looking specifically at garbage rates no longer offers a clear “apples to apples” comparison.

Recycling. For example, Livermore now charges recycling at 80% of the garbage rate, Castro Valley is at 71%, and San Ramon at 50%, where Dublin charges 25%.

Organic Waste. The same pattern is now occurring with organic waste, in which Dublin charges 50% of the garbage rate and Castro Valley charges 145%, but as regulations change and options for disposal become more limited, these services have become more expensive, and cities are adjusting for that reality.

Overall, Dublin remains competitive, and the services offered are comparable to the cities surveyed, especially when factoring in the different types of services provided (garbage, recycling, organics, etc.). The current three-agency comparison is included as Attachment 6; and as in last year’s comparison, Staff has included Castro Valley Sanitation District as part of the average calculation in place of Pleasanton, to include three service areas that offer similar services. Pleasanton’s cost structure has become an outlier in the Tri-Valley and when incorporating their costs into an “area average,” it skews the perspective of Dublin’s competitiveness (in reality Dublin’s rates are comparable to those of Livermore and San Ramon). Pleasanton’s costs have been included for reference only but are not included in the three-agency average calculations.

Minimum Residential Garbage Service
Dublin Municipal Code Section 5.32 requires that all properties in Dublin subscribe to a weekly minimum garbage service. This minimum service includes weekly curbside collection of a 32- gallon garbage container; up to two organic waste carts (96 gallons each); up to two recycling carts (96 gallons each); recycling collection of used oil and filters; an annual household hazardous waste drop-off event; and three on-call bulky waste pick-ups per year. Residents desiring larger garbage containers are billed directly by AVI for the incremental rate difference.

The City pays AVI for the service cost of the minimum residential service of a 32-gallon garbage container with monies collected from the property tax bill.

The City Council will need to establish the annual minimum residential service, which is collected with the property tax bill for residential properties, separately from the rates for other levels of service. The proposed annual fee for basic residential service for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $563.40, which is collected in two installments on the property tax bill. This equates to a total annual increase of $27.48 ($2.29 per month) above the rate levied in Fiscal Year 2025-26, as shown in Table 1. These amounts include the $0.30 per month StopWaste fee discussed above.
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Table 1. Historical Annual Fee for Minimum Garbage Service Collected with Property Tax Bill
2024-25 2025-26
Proposed
2026-27
Annual
Change
Monthly
Change
$515.04 $535.92 $563.40 $27.48 $2.29
This base rate includes $0.55 per month to cover the cost associated with the collection being included on the property tax bill. These funds are not paid to AVI but are retained by the City to offset the administrative cost in preparing the tax roll. Additionally, the cost of collection and delinquencies for the basic service is expected to be covered by the prior year fund balance, penalties, and prior year taxes collected by the County Tax Collector, and interest on funds held prior to payment to AVI.

Resolutions
Included in this Staff Report (Attachments 1-3) are the annual resolutions that will, with City Council adoption, establish the collection of minimum residential garbage and recycling service fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and amend the schedule of service rates for integrated solid waste services.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

A notice was placed in the East Bay Times on June 6, 2026 and June 13, 2026, notifying the community of the City Council’s consideration of the proposed rates, and the City Council Agenda was posted. A copy of the Staff Report and all attachments were provided to Amador Valley Industries.

ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving and Establishing the Collection of Minimum Residential Garbage and Recycling Service Fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27
2) Resolution Approving the Amended Schedule of Service Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Services
3) Exhibit A to the Resolution – Proposed Adjustment to Garbage Company Rates 4) Methodology used for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Garbage Rate Adjustment in Accordance with Agreement Between City of Dublin and Amador Valley Industries 5) Proposed vs. Current Rates
6) Local Area Rate Comparison
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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 1 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN

APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING THE COLLECTION OF MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE AND RECYCLING SERVICE FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is mandated by the State of California, under AB 939 and SB 1016, to reduce the amount of solid waste going into the landfill; and WHEREAS, through the Mandatory Garbage Subscription Ordinance and other means, the City of Dublin is taking a proactive stance to meet the State Mandated Goals; and WHEREAS, the goal of the Mandatory Garbage Subscription Ordinance is to protect the health and welfare of the community, to provide recycling services to all residential property owners, and to equally share the costs of these programs by mandating that every residence contributes towards the cost of the service made available; and
WHEREAS, minimum service includes service described in the current Agreement with the franchised waste hauler, Livermore Sanitation, Inc., operating as Amador Valley Industries; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered this action as part of a noticed public hearing on June 16, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve and establish the collection of minimum residential garbage and recycling service fees by the City on the property tax bill as shown in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and hereby incorporated by reference.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Staff are hereby authorized to undertake all administrative tasks to implement the assessments, including, but not limited to an agreement with Alameda County for collection, which may provide payment to Alameda County of its reasonable costs of collection not to exceed 1.7% of the total amount levied. {Signatures on the following page}
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Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 2 of 4 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 16th day of June, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 3 of 4 Exhibit A
City of Dublin

RESIDENTIAL MINIMUM GARBAGE / RECYCLING SERVICES
(Collected With Residential Property Tax Bills)
Basis of Fees
The City has negotiated a multi-year agreement with Livermore Sanitation, Inc. operating as Amador Valley Industries (AVI) requiring a rate adjustment to the residential minimum garbage / recycling services collected with the property tax bills. The current annual fee of $535.92 per year will increase $27.48 for a total of $563.40 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The annual assessment equates to a monthly increase of $2.29, from $44.66 to $46.95. The Amended and Restated Agreement with AVI sets the compensation for the Agreement Year that begins July 1, 2024 and provides for annual adjustments to the rates based upon annual changes in three separate indices, two of which are maintained by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (Refuse Rate Index), plus pass-through disposal costs, for waste, recyclables and organics. The three indices account for cost changes in the following categories: growth in services; labor; and all other costs. In addition, the Agreement allows for a thirdparty administrator to review costs and revenue every three years to confirm reasonableness and to ensure that an industry standard level of operating margin is being maintained by AVI.

In order to determine the fee, the City estimates the total revenue required to pay AVI for the Minimum Service to all residential units that are eligible to use the service, according to the terms of the agreement. The specific factors considered in this calculation include the following components:
the residential rate for Minimum Service; estimated number of housing units affected by the fee; costs associated with the collection of the fee as part of the Property Tax Bill; estimated delinquencies; estimated revenues from late payments and interest earnings; and funds available from collections in a prior year.

Affected Parcels
Chapter 5.32 of the Dublin Municipal Code requires the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the community by requiring that all parcels obtain minimum weekly garbage service. Residential housing units are billed for the cost of Minimum Garbage Service, which is included with the annual property tax bill. This fee only applies to residential units which have individual garbage containers and are not serviced by central bins. This does include duplexes and other attached housing types, which receive individual service.

Households subject to this fee, which only receive Minimum Service, will not be billed by the Garbage Company. Amador Valley industries will bill customers each quarter for additional services, if a household selects weekly garbage collection of a container larger than the 32-gallon container included in the Minimum Service Level.

Services Provided By the Fee
Minimum service includes weekly curbside collection of: one 32 gallon garbage container; up to two 96 gallon organic waste carts; up to two 96 gallon recycling carts; used oil and filters; an annual household hazardous waste drop off event; and three on-call bulky waste pick-ups per year.

Amount of the Fee
The annual amount of the assessment includes the cost of collection as well as the cost of services over the entire year. The City makes the payment to Amador Valley Industries based upon the current rate allowed for Minimum Residential Service.
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Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 4 of 4

TYPE OF HOUSING UNIT ANNUAL FEE
Each Single Family Residence $563.40
Each Condominium / Townhouse Unit $563.40
Each Duplex (2 Units) $1,126.80
Each Duplex (5 or More Units) $563.40 times the number of units
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Attachment 2
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN

APPROVING THE AMENDED SCHEDULE OF SERVICE RATES FOR INTEGRATED SOLID

WASTE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin executed a Collection Service Agreement with Amador Valley Industries (AVI) on January 12, 2005; and subsequently executed six amendments to the agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement requires the City Council to adopt a rate schedule, which is estimated to produce a specified revenue amount as identified in the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the initial rate schedule with Resolution 68-05 at a noticed public hearing on May 3, 2005 and the Agreement provides that the City Council is responsible for establishing all rates; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2020, the City of Dublin executed an Amended and Restated Collection Service Agreement with AVI extending the Collection Service Agreement for another 15-year term; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, AVI notified the City of its intent to sell the company, which was then purchased by Livermore Sanitation, Inc. and authorized the execution of a new Amended and Restated Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Livermore Sanitation, Inc. will continue to operate under the name AVI; and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for an adjustment to the rates each July 1st in accordance with specified formulas; and
WHEREAS, the City has calculated the required rate adjustment necessary to generate the agreed compensation and applied not more than a 4.45% adjustment to the residential, commercial, roll-off, and other collection service rates and construction and demolition debris rates; and WHEREAS, the Waste Management Authority Board (StopWaste), is an organization made up of member jurisdictions, whose role, among others, is to take the lead in implementing regulatory programs on behalf of the member jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2026, Waste Management Authority Board (StopWaste) approved Ordinance 2026-01, to establish a fee on solid waste customers to recover regulatory costs incurred by StopWaste for implementing and enforcing waste regulations on behalf of member jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is a member jurisdiction of StopWaste; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, the City Council conducted a noticed public hearing prior to the adoption of the new rate schedule.
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Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby adopt the Rate Schedule attached hereto, marked Exhibit A and by reference made a part hereof, which includes the fee identified in StopWaste Ordinance 2026-01; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon the effective date, July 1, 2026, this resolution shall supersede all previous resolutions adopting rates for solid waste services, and the rates adopted by this resolution shall continue from year to year.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 16th day of June, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Attachment 3
Exhibit A to the Resolution
Affected Parcels
Minimum Monthly Rate : $ 46.95 (Rate includes $0.55 retained by City for preparing tax roll / collection.) Residents may select a larger garbage container for an additional fee which is shown below:
64 Gallon Garbage Container: $39.04 per month (Total = $ 85.69 per month) 96 Gallon Garbage Container: $78.09 per month (Total = $ 124.74 per month) Second Container:

Additional Large Item Collection: $ 30.68
32 Gallon Container: $52.90 64 Gallon Container: $97.16 96 Gallon Container: $141.32 Commercial Bin Service Rates

COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY BIN SERVICES (FRONT-END-LOADER) 2026/2027 PROPOSED ADJUSTMENT TO GARBAGE COMPANY RATES
Chapter 5.32 of the Dublin Municipal Code requires for the protection of the health safety and welfare of the community that all parcels obtain minimum weekly garbage service. Amador Valley Industries, Inc. is the authorized garbage collection and disposal firm operating within the City. The agreement between the City of Dublin and Amador Valley Industries, Inc. provides that the City shall adopt a rate schedule which is estimated to allow the Company to achieve a fixed amount of annual revenue. Therefore, the adoption of these fees will affect all parcel owners. Rates are effective July 1, 2026.

Basis of Fees
The City has negotiated a multi-year agreement with Amador Valley Industries, Inc. The Company may request a change in rates based upon a formula which includes: changes in the Refuse Rate Index; Increased Regulatory Fees; and changes in the total tons delivered to the Landfill. In addition the Company may under specifc criteria request an extraordinary adjustment. The additional costs of each of these components has been allocated to the three classes of service:

Residential; Commercial Bin Service; and Drop Box/Compactor.

RESIDENTIAL RATES
Company Minimum Residential Collection Rate: Applies separately to each single family unit as well as each unit within a duplex or other attached housing, which receives individual garbage collection services. The rate applies to the initial 32 gallons of garbage capacity, including once per week collection and disposal; Weekly Curbside Residential Recycling; and Weekly Curbside Green Waste Recycling; Large Item Collection Service; and access to an Annual HHW drop-off event. All containers are provided by the Company.

Minimum Cost Plus
Minimum Cost Plus
Residents may request a second garbage container which will be charged at the same rate as a first container based on the size requested.

Residents may request additional large item collection services for a fee of : per Cubic Yard Commercial Can Service: Offered at locations unable to accommodate a commercial bin or with volumes deemed insufficient to utilize a commercial bin. Monthly rate includes bin rental and once per week collection and disposal.

Rates shown on the following page are monthly rates based upon bin size and frequency of service. Rates include collection, disposal, and bin rental.
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Size # Times Size # Times
# Yards Per Wk # Yards Per Wk
1 1 4 1
1 2 4 2
1 3 4 3
1 4 4 4
1 5 4 5
1 6 4 6
2 1 6 1
2 2 6 2
2 3 6 3
2 4 6 4
2 5 6 5
2 6 6 6
3 1 7 1
3 2 7 2
3 3 7 3
3 4 7 4
3 5 7 5
3 6 7 6
OTHER COMMERCIAL SERVICES: Rates for additional requested services.

Container Push: $ 20.62
Lock & Key: $ 12.38
Excess Waste (Cu. Yd): $ per Cubic Yard 67.58
Excess Cart Exchange: $ 20.62
Excess Bin Exchange: $ 82.38
Excess Bin Cleaning: $ 102.89
$296.16
Additional Bin Rental Per Week: $68.44 Per Week $214.70 Per Pick-up Excess Per Yard If Filled Above Water Level $67.58 Per Cubic Yard Rate Per Cubic Yard: $63.69 Compacted: $127.38
Organic material is charged at 50% of the non-compacted or compacted rate as appropriate.

MISCELLANEOUS DROP BOX CHARGES
Relocation of Drop Box $175.06 Per Request
Weekly Drop Box Container Rental - After 1st Week $68.44 Per Week Cancel Auto Pick-up Without Notice $220.53 Per Event
Handy Hauler Extra Week Rental $68.44 Per Week
Standby Time $287.43 Per Hour
Base Monthly Rate Base Monthly Rate
$226.36 $905.44
$509.04 $1,867.20
$791.72 $2,828.96
$1,074.40 $3,790.72
$1,357.08 $4,752.48
$1,639.76 $5,714.24
$452.72 $1,358.16
$961.76 $2,772.64
$1,470.80 $4,187.12
$1,979.84 $5,601.60
$2,488.88 $7,016.08
$2,997.92 $8,430.56
$679.08 $1,584.52
$1,414.48 $3,225.36
$2,149.88 $4,866.20
$2,885.28 $6,507.04
$3,620.68 $8,147.88
DROP BOX / COMPACTOR RATES: Cost shown is on a per pick-up basis and is based upon the load not exceeding water level (Excess is charged the same rate). Additional Miscellaneous charges may also apply.

Non-Compacted:
$4,356.08 $9,788.72
Organic material is charged at 50% of the Commercial Service rate.

Recycled Material is charged at 25% of the Commercial Service rate.

SMALL COMPACTOR SERVICE: Rates for small compactors serviced as a commercial account on a regular route shall be billed by container size at the rate of two times the stated rate above for loose garbage.

HANDY HAULER:- One-time placement and collection of a 4 cubic yard bin, including one week container rental filled no higher than water level:

Cost For Additional Dump:
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C&D Debris Box Service: Costs shown are on a per pick-up basis Material Type Cubic Yards Rate Material Type Cubic Yards Rate Concrete & Asphalt Front End Loader
Per Yard Clean $143.22 Per Yard $56.20
Clean 6 $859.32 Mixed 4 (1/2 Full) $112.40
Mixed 6 $1,028.48 Mixed 4 $224.80
Mixed 6 (1/2 Full) $168.60
Cardboard Mixed 6 $337.20
Per Yard Clean $28.65 Mixed 7 (1/2 Full) $196.70
Clean 20 $573.00
Clean 30 $859.50 Metal
Clean 40 $1,146.00 Metal 20 $668.24
Metal 30 $763.73
Dirt Metal 40 $954.68
Clean 6 $858.84
Mixed 6 $1,028.48 Stucco
Per Yard Clean $143.22
Drywall Clean 6 $859.32
Per Yard Clean $68.54 Mixed 6 $1,028.48
Clean 20 $1,370.80
Mixed C&D
Wood Per Yard $59.20
Per Yard Clean $28.65 Mixed 15 $888.00
Clean 20 $573.00 Mixed 20 $1,184.00
Clean 30 $859.50 Mixed 30 $1,776.00
Clean 40 $1,146.00 Mixed 40 $2,368.00

CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION (C&D) DEBRIS BOX SERVICES
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Attachment 4
METHODOLOGY USED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL GARBAGE RATE

ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGREEMENT BETWEEN

CITY OF DUBLIN AND AMADOR VALLEY INDUSTRIES
Report Submitted To: City Council June 16, 2026
Prepared By: Jay Baksa, Finance Director
How Adjustment Factors Are Applied to Elements That Comprise Total Compensation Annually, there is a process established where a revised total compensation figure is developed. This calculation takes into consideration changes in the number of accounts serviced as well as adjustments to eight elements.

1. Collection Compensation Element

2. Commercial Recycling Incentive Element

3. Disposal Compensation Element

4. Container Compensation Element

5. Recyclable Material Diversion Compensation Element

6. Organic Waste Diversion Compensation Element

7. Vehicle and Administration Element

8. Fee Compensation Element

1. Methodology for Adjusting Rates to Reflect Changes In Collection Costs The Amendment with AVI contains a very detailed methodology for incorporating economic changes into the annual rate adjustments. Specifically, two calculations are made as part of a larger formula. The first is the Refuse Rate Index Adjustment (RRI) and the second an Annual Growth factor.

Steps Required to Calculate the RRI Factor
The weighted RRI factor cannot exceed 10%, and it is calculated based on the weighted percentage change in specific indices multiplied by the costs associated with key company expenses. The following tables provide a summary description of how these factors are interrelated:

STEP 1: INDICES USED IN RRI CALCULATION
Operating Cost Category Index Used
(To Produce A Weighted Adjustment)
% Index Change @
12/31/2025
LABOR Labor - Teamsters Union Local 70 Contract 7.77%
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Machinery & Equipment-Parts, Attachments and Accessories (wpu11440378) 2.66%
ALL OTHER Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers:

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
(CUURS49BSA0)

2.22%
The Company provides the City with their expenditures in each of these areas over Calendar Year 2025. These costs are AVI expenses and exclude disposal costs or fees paid to the City. The total costs for the year are used to determine the weighting to be applied for each of the indices. The following table shows the actual weighting used in the FY 2026-2027 calculation.

STEP 2: RRI WEIGHTING FACTOR BASED ON RELATIONSHIP TO TOTAL COSTS 1755
2 Operating Cost Category AVI $
reported
% Total Expenses
(Weighting Factor)
LABOR $7,371,233 42.37%
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE $4,526,426 26.02%
ALL OTHER $5,499,895 31.61%
TOTAL $17,397,554 100%
As mentioned earlier, these factors are applied on a weighted basis. The index factor for each cost category is multiplied by the weighting factor. The result will produce the RRI, which per the agreement cannot exceed 10%. The following table shows the FY 2026-2027 results:

STEP 3: RRI CALCULATION (CANNOT EXCEED 10%)
[Index Change multiplied By Weighting Factor]
Operating Cost Category % Index
Change @
12/31/2025
% Total
Expenses
(Weighting
Factor)
RRI
Index Change
x
Weighting Factor
LABOR 7.77% 42.37% 3.29%
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 2.66% 26.02% 0.69%
ALL OTHER 2.22% 31.61% 0.70%
TOTAL 100% 4.68%
Steps Required to Calculate the Annual Growth (AG) Factor The AG factor uses a formula that compares revenue at two points in time. The “Beginning Calculated Revenue” equals the current rates multiplied by the census as of the beginning of January 2025. This is compared to the “Ending Calculated Revenue”. The Ending Calculated Revenue is equal to the current rates multiplied by the December 2025 number of accounts served. The adjustment reflects increases in the number of billed units served. The methodology is relatively straight forward. The Agreement with AVI included an exhibit which lists various service events. For example, it included the number of single family basic service units, number of commercial bins by size, and frequency of service, etc. These are then multiplied by the appropriate monthly rate. Residential service is a bundled rate for recycling and garbage and, therefore, recycling is not included in the calculation. Moreover, each single family unit is calculated at the Basic Rate regardless of whether they may have multiple recycling or green waste bins. For the purpose of calculating growth, commercial recycling bins are considered to have the same rate as commercial garbage bins with the increase in bins from year to year factored within this formula.

For the FY 2026-2027 adjustment, the Agreement provides for the calculation to be done based on the actual collection census data as of January 2025 and as of December 2025.

The rates used for this comparison are the rates in effect on July 1, 2025.

The FY 2026-2027 calculation showed that the “Beginning Calculated Revenue”, or the revenue collected by AVI for all services provided for that month, was $3,340,597 and the 1756
3 “Ending Calculated Revenue” was $3,521,582. This results in a FY 2026-2027 Annual Growth Factor of 5.42%. [$3,521,582- $3,340,597 = $180,985; $180,985/$3,340,597 =

0.0542]. Per Section 5.05.1.2 of the Agreement, if the percentage change is negative, that year’s Annual Growth Factor is set at 0%.

Application of RRI and AG to Collection Compensation Element The calculated FY 2026-2027 Collection Compensation Element amount is $18,901,447. In accordance with the Amended and Restated Agreement, the total Collection Compensation Element is broken into two amounts. 1) The amount that is to be included as part of the annual rate adjustment $16,366,877 (Adjusted Amount) 2) The amount that will not be adjusted annually and will be set at $840,000 for the term of the Amendment. (Set Amount).

The Adjusted Amount is first adjusted by the AG Factor [$16,366,877 * (1+.0542) =$17,253,962] and then that total is escalated by the RRI factor. [$17,253,962* (1 + .0468) = $18,061,447]. The Adjusted Amount is then added to the Set Amount ($18,061,447 + $840,000 = $18,901,447). This amount then flows into the projected total compensation shown in Section 9 of this report.

2. Methodology for Adjusting Commercial Recycling Compensation The City has agreed to provide a compensation amount to AVI for the City’s Commercial Recycling Program. This amount is escalated each year by the RRI factor, which is calculated as described above, and the growth in commercial recycling tonnage. As part of the negotiation for the Amended and Restated Agreement, the City and AVI, agreed that this element would be reset, in which a $421,795 credit is applied to the annual compensation amount as described below. The FY 2026-2027 Commercial Recycling Compensation Element final calculation was the following ($569,239 - $421,795 = $147,444).

The commercial recycling growth is calculated based on the total tonnage at the end of each calendar year over the total tonnage for the previous. In years where the total tonnage has decreased, the growth factor is set at 0%. For Calendar Year 2025, the total recycling tons collected was 3,349.72 . In 2024, AVI collected 3,046.53. This results in an increase of 9.95% (3,349.72 - 3,046.53= 303.19; 303.19 / 3,046.53 = 9.95%). Thus, the Commercial Recycling Growth Factor is 9.95%, as discussed above, which is applied to the previous year’s Commercial Recycling Program compensation amount [$494,574 * (1+.0995) = $543,790] ; then that total is escalated by the RRI factor [$543,790 * (1+.0468) = $; $569,239] ($569,239 - $421,795 = $147,444) This amount then flows into the projected total compensation shown in Section 9 of this report.

3. Methodology for Adjusting Rates to Reflect Changes in Landfill / Disposal Costs Landfill disposal costs are established under a separate agreement between the City of Dublin and Waste Management, Inc. AVI is required to use the disposal facility designated by the City. AVI makes the payments for disposal costs and pays the price negotiated by the City under the separate agreement with Waste Management. Since these are expenses incurred by AVI, these costs must also be considered in setting the rates. The landfill component has the following two factors that impact the rates: 1) Tip Fee Factor, and 2) Annual Tonnage Factor.

Approved Tip Fee(ATF) Factor
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4 In FY 2026-2027, the cost per ton for landfill fees will increase by $1.74 per ton as provided in the disposal agreement with Waste Management, the increase for disposal is $1.65 and $0.09 is due to increases in governmental fees. Therefore, the total disposal cost for FY 2026-2027 will be $50.86 per ton. Of this amount, $20.21 (40.0% of the per ton fee) is related to regulatory fees and $30.65 reflects the portion paid to Waste Management for landfill services.

The portion paid to Waste Management can increase only as provided in a Disposal Agreement between the City and Waste Management. The regulatory fees are levied by other agencies such as StopWaste.Org; County Local Enforcement Authority; California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; Household Hazardous Waste Fees; County Business License; etc. This results in an ATF Factor of 3.54%. [2026 Rate = $50.86/ton and 2025 Rate = $49.12/ton  50.86 - 49.12 = 1.74; 1.74/49.12 = 0.0354].

Annual Tonnage (AT) Factor
The tonnage increase for the FY 2026 - 2027 adjustment is based on disposal reports for the period January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 and is the summation of the monthly tonnages over this period. This amount is then compared against the previous year’s disposal tonnage.

The total disposal in 2025 was 27,070.37 tons, and in 2024, it was 29,083.65 tons. This results in an AT Factor of -6.92%. [27,070.37 - 29,083.65 = -2,013.28; -2,013.28/29,083.65 =-

0.0692].

Application of ATF and AT Factors to Disposal Compensation Element The Landfill Compensation Element was $1,437,430 in 2025. In accordance with the Agreement, this amount is first adjusted by the Annual AT Factor [($1,437,430 *-0.0692 = - $99,470) + $1,437,430 = $1,337,960] and then that total is escalated by the ATF factor. [($1,337,960* 0.0354 = $47,364) + $1,337,960 = $1,385,324]. This amount then flows into the projected total compensation shown in Section 9 of this report.

4. Methodology Addressing Container Compensation Element This element represents the amortized cost of carts and bins over the life of the agreement.

The allowed amount is modified by the AG factor. As noted above, this factor was calculated at 5.42% for the FY 2026-2027 adjustment. For the FY 2025-2026 adjustment, the amount designated for the Container Element was $339,533. Adjusting this amount by the AG Factor, there will be a $18,403 increase in the calculated amount resulting in $357,936 to be recovered from the rates in FY 2026-2027. [$339,533 * (1 + 0.0542) = $357,936].

5. Methodology Addressing the Recyclable Material Diversion Compensation Element Section 5.05.08 of the Amended and Restated Agreement prescribes the process for calculating the annual adjustment for the Recyclable Materials Diversion Compensation Element. The City shall calculate the actual tonnage of delivered recyclable material for processing in the prior calendar year by the anticipated per-ton tip fee to be charged during the subsequent Agreement Year
Calendar 2025 Recycling Tonnage = 9,574.43
Anticipated Per-Ton Tip Fee =$131.21
Recyclable Materials Diversion Compensation Element = $1,256,261 1758
5 This amount then flows into the projected total compensation shown in Section 9 of this report.

6. Methodology Addressing Organic Waste Diversion Compensation Element Sections 5.05.09 and 5.05.10 of the Amended and Restated Agreement prescribes the process for calculating the annual adjustment for the Organic Waste Diversion Compensation Element. The Organic Waste shall be broken down into two categories, Commercial Food Waste and All Other Organic Waste. The City shall calculate the actual tonnage of actual organic waste delivered for processing from both Organic Waste Types to an Organic Waste Processing Facility in the prior calendar year by the anticipated per-ton tip fee to be charged during the subsequent Agreement Year as well as the anticipated per ton costs for hauling and grinding the material.

Commercial Food Waste
Calendar 2025 Commercial Food Waste Tonnage = 2,724.47
Anticipated Per-Ton Tip Fee =$122.61
Anticipated Per-Ton Hauling Fee =$41.76
Per Ton Hauling/Disposal Fee = $164.37
Calendar 2025 Commercial Food Waste Tonnage = 2,724.47
Anticipated Per Ton Hauling/Disposal Fee=$164.37
Commercial Food Waste Cost = $447,821
All Other Organic Waste
Calendar 2025 All Other Organic Waste Tonnage = 7,267.42 Anticipated Per-Ton Tip Fee =$81.74
Anticipated Per-Ton Hauling Fee =$41.75
Per Ton Hauling/Disposal Fee = $123.49
Calendar 2025 All Other Organic Waste Tonnage = 7,267.42 Anticipated Per Ton Hauling/Disposal Fee=$123.49
All Other Organic Waste Cost = $897,454
Organic Waste Compensation Element
Commercial Food Waste =$447,821
All Other Organic Waste = $897,454
Organics Compensation Element = $1,345,275
This amount then flows into the projected total compensation shown in Section 9 of this report.

7. Methodology Addressing Vehicle and Administration Element Section 5.18 of the Amended and Restated Agreement states that beginning July 1, 2020 the baseline Vehicle and Administration Asset Element shall be set at $1,595,575. That amount 1759
6 was increased to $1,611,659 to account for additional costs associated with SB 1383. The baseline amount shall not be subject to the annual rate adjustment. The Vehicle and Administration Element can be adjusted, but only under the terms as prescribed under sections 5.18 and 5.18.1 of the Amendment.

Vehicle and Administration Baseline Compensation = $1,611,549 Sections 5.18/5.18.1 Adjustments = $0
Vehicle and Administration Element $1,611,549
This amount then flows into the projected total compensation shown in Section 9 of this report.

8. Methodology Addressing Fee Compensation Element
As part of the Agreement with the City of Dublin, AVI is required to remit franchise taxes and certain fees to the City of Dublin based on a percentage of its revenue. Therefore, as the company rates go up, the Fee Element must also be adjusted in order to recognize the fees to be paid on the new revenue.

The Fee Compensation Element shall equal:

1. (Collection + Commercial Recycling Element + Disposal + Container Elements+ Recyclable Materials + Organic Waste + Vehicle and Administration) = “base compensation”

2. “base compensation” is divided by (one (1) minus the “Current Fee Percentage”) [Where the “Current Fee Percentage” = 23.35%]

3. subtract “base compensation” from the obtained value For FY 2026-2027, the Fee Compensation Element Calculation is as follows:
($18,901,447 + $147,444 + $1,385,324 + $357,936 + $1,256,261 + $1,345,275 + $1,611,549) = $25,005,236 (base compensation)
$25,005,236 / (1- 23.35%) =$25,005,236 / (76.65%)
$25,005,236 / 76.65% = $32,622,617
For FY 2026-2027, the calculated fees payable to the City are:
$32,622,617– $25,005,236 = $7,617,381
The adjusted total compensation for the Fee Element is shown in Section 6 below.

9. City Process of Developing Rates Projected to Meet Total Compensation The final step in developing the rates is to test the total annual expected revenue to the Company, when the rates are increased by different amounts. It is necessary for the adjustment to be at a level so that the total annual projected compensation to the Company will equal $32,622,617. The calculation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is performed using the customer subscription figures as of December 2025.

Updated Cost
Elements
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
(Proposed
Costs)
$
Change
Percentage
Change
Collection Element $17,206,877 $18,901,447 $1,694,570 9.85% 1760
7 Commercial
Recycling
Compensation
Element
$72,784 $147,444 $74,660 102.58%
Disposal
Compensation
Element
$1,437,430 $1,385,324 ($52,106) (3.62%)
Container
Compensation
Element
$339,533 $357,936 $18,403 5.42%
Recycling Disposal
Element
$1,152,042 $1,256,261 $104,219 9.05%
Organics Disposal
Element
$1,259,701 $1,345,275 $85,574 6.79%
Vehicle and Admin
Asset Replacement
Element
$1,611,549 $1,611,549 $0 0.00%
Fee Compensation
Element
$7,030,868 $7,617,381 $586,513 8.34%
TOTAL $30,110,784 $32,622,617 $2,511,833 8.34%
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Current Proposed
Residential -Monthly Rates Rate 2026/2027 $ %
Minimum Residential (32) Gallon $44.66 $46.95 $2.29 5.13% 64 Gallon Residential $82.04 $85.69 $3.65 4.45%
86 Gallon Residential $119.43 $124.74 $5.31 4.45%
Commercial -Monthly Rates
32 Gallon Cart $50.65 $52.90 $2.25 4.44%
64 Gallon Cart $93.02 $97.16 $4.14 4.45%
96 Gallon Cart $135.30 $141.32 $6.02 4.45%
1 Yard - 1 time / wk $216.72 $226.36 $9.64 4.45%
2 Yard - 1 time / wk $433.44 $452.72 $19.28 4.45%
3 Yard - 1 time / wk $650.16 $679.08 $28.92 4.45%
3 Yard - 2 times / wk $1,354.24 $1,414.48 $60.24 4.45%
4 Yard - 1 Time / wk $866.88 $905.44 $38.56 4.45%
4 Yards - 2 times / wk $1,787.68 $1,867.20 $79.52 4.45% Drop Box - Rates Per Service
20 Yard Loose $1,219.60 $1,273.80 $54.20 4.44%
30 Yard Loose $1,829.40 $1,910.70 $81.30 4.44%
40 Yard Loose $2,439.20 $2,547.60 $108.40 4.44%
30 Yard Compacted $3,658.80 $3,821.40 $162.60 4.44%
Handy Hauler Available To Residents $283.54 $296.16 $12.62 4.45% Sample rate categories represent 100% of residential customers Represents 85% of 2025 commercial customers
Represents 81% of 2025 non-compacted Drop Box Subscriptions Represents 14% of the 2025 compacted Drop Box Subscriptions (Selected Service Levels Representing Most Common Subscriptions) Current (2025/26) vs Proposed (2026/27)
Proposed Increase
over 2025-2026
Proposed vs. Current Rates

COMPARISON OF SELECTED RATES
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Attachment 6
Proposed
Reference 3 City Dublin % Proposed Current % Increase
Residential Pleasanton Livermore Castro Valley San Ramon Average Basic Rate From Avg Rate over Prior FY 1 Can Residential (32-35 Gallon) $ 34.42 $ 40.73 $ 56.44 $ 49.31 $ 48.83 $ 46.95 -3.85% $ 44.66 5.13% 1 Can Residential (64-70 Gallon) n/a $ 60.62 $ 98.03 $ 81.20 $ 79.95 $ 85.69 7.18% $ 82.04 4.45% 1 Can Residential (90-96 Gallon) $ 60.05 $ 94.50 $ 139.59 $ 129.32 $ 121.14 $ 124.74 2.97% $ 119.43 4.45% Residential Notes:

Dublin: Basic rate includes 32-gallon garbage can (weekly pick-up);Weekly 64-gallon organics can; Weekly 64-gallon curbside recycling can; lager size and/or additional organic and recycling carts available free upon request; compost give-back and 3 on-call bulky waste clean-ups per year including items such as electronic waste, household batteries, tires, white and brown goods.

Livermore: FY 2025-26; Basic rate includes 32-gallon garbage can (weekly pick-up); Weekly 96-gallon organics can; Weekly 96-gallon curbside recycling can.

San Ramon: Calendar Year 2026 Rates, Basic rate includes 32-gallon garbage can (weekly pick-up); Two weekly 64-gallon green waste can supplied by Company. ; at no extra cost; Two 64-gallon curbside recycling and organics cans or 96-gallon can available at no extra cost, and 3 special clean-ups per year.

Castro Valley: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Rates - 32 Gallon Service includes 32 gallon trash cart, 32 gallon green/food scrap cart and 32 gallon recycling cart. 96 Gallon service inlcudes a 96 gallon trash cart, 96 gallon green/food scrap cart and a 96 gallon recycling cart. Residents can request an additional recycling cart at no additional cost Pleasanton: FY 2025-26 Rates; 35 Gallon Service includes 35 gallon trash cart, 96 gallon green/food scrap cart and 96 gallon recycling cart. 96 Gallon service includes a 96 gallon trash cart, 96 gallon green cart and a 96 galon recycling cart. Both services have weekly pickups Reference 3 City Proposed % Proposed Current % Increase Commercial Pleasanton Livermore Castro Valley San Ramon Average Dublin From Avg Rate over Prior FY 1 Yard - 1 time / wk $ 154.07 $ 119.38 $239.98 $ 270.11 $ 209.82 $ 226.36 7.88% $ 216.72 4.45% 2 Yard - 1 time / wk $ 308.11 $ 238.74 $420.59 $ 501.61 $ 386.98 $ 452.72 16.99% $ 433.44 4.45% 3 Yard - 1 time / wk $ 462.19 $ 358.12 $583.62 $ 694.35 $ 545.36 $ 679.08 24.52% $ 650.16 4.45% 3 Yard - 2 times / wk $ 962.83 $ 746.02 $1,062.02 $ 1,388.82 $ 1,065.62 $ 1,414.48 32.74% $ 1,354.24 4.45% 4 Yard - 1 Time / wk $ 616.27 $ 477.50 $895.94 $ 848.48 $ 740.64 $ 905.44 22.25% $ 866.88 4.45% 4 Yards - 2 times / wk $ 1,283.80 $ 994.71 $1,709.50 $ 1,697.04 $ 1,467.08 $ 1,867.20 27.27% $ 1,787.68 4.45% Castro Valley: charges 71% of the commercial garbage rate for recycling and 145% for organics Dublin: charges 50% of the regular commercial rate for Organics and 25% for commercial recycling San Ramon: charges 50% of the regular commercial rate for commercial recycling and organics Livermore: charges for recycling and organics at 80% of the regular commerical rate.

Pleasanton: charges 80% of the commercial rate for recycling and organics Drop Box
20 Yard Loose $ 1,252.40 $ 764.23 $1,129.05 $ 1,580.91 $ 1,158.06 $ 1,273.80 9.99% $ 1,219.60 4.45% 30 Yard Loose $ 1,666.76 $ 1,113.35 $1,806.70 $ 1,817.64 $ 1,579.23 $ 1,910.70 20.99% $ 1,829.40 4.45% 40 Yard Loose $ 2,081.11 $ 1,462.48 $2,409.88 $ 2,054.32 $ 1,975.56 $ 2,547.60 28.96% $ 2,439.20 4.45% 30 Yard Compacted $ 2,909.77 $ 2,905.89 $3,370.22 $ 2,951.50 $ 3,075.87 $ 3,821.40 24.24% $ 3,658.80 4.45% Pleasanton: Charges a $423 monthly rental fee
Livermore: rates do not include the cost of disposal/processing, which is assesed after collection. Staff has included an estimate cost with the above for comparison.

San Ramon: charges a one ton minimum; Staff has included a probable disposal cost for comparison purposes.

Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information and comparison of similar levels of service according to our understanding of other agency rates.

Comparison With Proposed Rates

LOCAL AREA RATE COMPARISON
2026 Garbage Rate Comparison Survey (Prepared: May 29, 2026) 1763
Adoption of Rates for Garbage
Collection, Disposal, and
Recycling
June 16, 2026
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Background
• 2005 – Amador Valley Industries (AVI) began providing service to the City of Dublin
• 2020 – AVI contract extended to 2035
• 2024 – AVI notified City of intent to sell company to Livermore Sanitation, Inc. (LSI)
• 2024 – Assignment of Agreement to LSI approved by City Council • 2025 – Disposal Agreement with Waste Management (Solid Waste and Organics)
• 2026 – Disposal Agreement with ACI (Recycling)
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Background, 2
• Agreement provides for an annual rate adjustment
• Compensation-based agreement
• Adjustments are based on Consumer Price Indexes (CPI), number of billed units serviced, tonnage collected and disposal fee • Compensation Requirement = $32,622,617
• FY 2026-27 rate increase for all services: 4.45%
• Basic Residential Service is included on the Property Tax bill • All other services billed directly by AVI
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Dublin Rates
• Dublin Monthly Residential Rates
• New baseline residential rate (32-gal): $46.95/month
• $0.55 County Tax Roll Collection Fee
FY 2025-26 $44.66
Annual CPI (4.45%) $1.99
Stop Waste $0.30
Increase $2.29
FY 2026-27 $46.95
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Dublin Rates, 2
Current Year
Rates
Proposed
Rates
Monthly
Difference
Annual
Difference
$44.66 $46.95 $2.29 $27.48
• Annual Residential Cost for FY 2026-27 = $563.40
• Stop Waste Charge
• $0.30/month (residential)
• Approximately $2.00/month (commercial)
• Calculated on service level and frequency
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Annual Rate Adjustments
• Refuse Rate Index Adjustment (RRI) = 4.86%
• Two Consumer Price Indices (CPIs), weighted based on AVI’s annual costs • Annual Growth (AG) = 5.42%
• Compares revenue at two points in time (Prior Year: January & December) to capture increase in number of units served
• Approved Tip Fee (ATF) = 3.54%
• Increase in per-ton charges
• Annual Tonnage (AT) = (-6.92%)
• Total refuse disposed year-over-year
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Overview of Cost Elements
Detailed in (Attachment 4)

1. Collections Element
• Cost associated with the collection of garbage, organics, and recycling including:
• Salaries & Benefits
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance/General Administration Costs • Operating Ratio
• Annual Adjustment Calculated
• RRI Increase (RRI) & Annual Growth (AG)
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2. Commercial Recycling Elements
• To incentivize AVI to increase commercial recycling
• Amended and Restated Agreement – Reset amount
• $421,795 credit applied to calculation
• Annual Adjustment Calculated
• RRI Increase (RRI) and Annual Tonnage Commercial Recycling (ATCR) 1771
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3. Waste Disposal
• City has a long-term contract with Waste Management
• Annual Adjustment Calculated
• Annual Tonnage (AT) and Annual Tip Fee (ATF)

4. Container Compensation Element
• Represents the cost of replacing carts and bins
• Annual Adjustment calculated
• Annual Growth Factor (AG)
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5. Recycling Disposal
• March 24, 2026 – City entered into a long-term agreement with Alameda County Industries, LLC (ACI)
• Tip fee adjusted annually by CPI
• Revenue Sharing from sale of recyclables
• $9.37 per ton year-over-year savings
• Annual Adjustment Calculated
• Annual Tonnage (AT) and Annual Tip Fee (ATF)
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Overview of Cost Elements, 5

6. Organics Disposal
• City agreement with Waste Management for organic disposal • Annual Adjustment Calculated
• Annual Tonnage (AT) and Annual Tip Fee (ATF)
• Two Types of Organic Disposal Fees
• Green Waste
• Food Waste – Higher Rate
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Overview of Cost Elements, 6

7. Vehicle and Administration Element
• Capture costs of replacing two-thirds of fleet and other capital assets
• Not updated by annual adjustments

8. Fee Element
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Annual Rate Adjustment
Elements FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Difference
Collection Element $17,206,877 $18,901,447 $1,694,570
Commercial Recycling
Compensation Element $72,784 $147,444 $74,660
Disposal Compensation
Element $1,437,430 $1,385,324 ($52,106)
Container
Compensation Element $339,533 $357,936 $18,403
Recycling Disposal
Element $1,152,042 $1,256,261 $104,219
Organics Disposal
Element $1,259,701 $1,345,275 $150,967
Vehicle and
Administration Element $1,611,549 $1,611,549 $0
Fee Compensation
Element $7,030,868 $7,617,381 $586,513
Total $30,110,784 $32,622,617 $2,511,833
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Agency Comparison
City Rates Compare to
Dublin %
Dublin $44.66
San Ramon $52.11 $7.45 16.69%
Livermore $40.73 ($3.93) (8.80%)
Castro Valley $55.49 $10.83 24.25%
Pleasanton* $32.78 ($11.88) (26.60%)
*Pleasanton Rates:
o Vehicle parking and transfer station
in town.
o Transfer station depreciation.
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Agency Comparison, 2
• Tip Fees (Per Ton)
Type 2021 2025 $ +/- % +/-
Garbage $43.42 $49.12 $5.70 13.1%
Recycling $146.58 $131.21 ($15.37) (10.5%)
Food Waste $136.84 $164.37 $27.53 20.1%
Green Waste $90.49 $123.49 $33.00 36.5%
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Agency Comparison, 3
• Tonnage
Type 2021 2025 $ +/- % +/-
Garbage 30,187 27,070 (3,117) (10.3%)
Recycling 8,670 9,574 904 10.4%
Food Waste 2,461 2,724 263 10.7%
Green Waste 6,469 7,267 798 12.3%
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Recommendation
• Conduct the Public Hearing, Deliberate and Approve the Resolution Amending the Schedule of Service Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Services; and
• Approve the Resolution Approving and Establishing the Collection of Minimum Residential Garbage and Recycling Service Fees for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
• Questions?
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Agenda Item 6.2

STAFF REPORT

CITY COUNCIL

DATE: June 16, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT: Engineer’s Reports and the Levy of Assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Districts 1983-2, 1986-1, 1997-1, and Proposed Street Light Assessment District 2026-1, and Proposition 218 Proceedings Related to the Proposed Formation of Street Lighting Assessment District 2026-1 Prepared by: Brad Olson, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

In accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive public testimony and consider approving the final Engineer’s Reports, confirming the diagrams and assessments, and ordering the levy of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Districts 1983-2, 1986-1, and 1997-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27. In addition, in accordance with the Act and Section 4 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218) and AB 2257, the City Council will also hold a public hearing to: (1) consider any valid written objections and responses for Street Lighting Assessment District (SLAD) 2026-1 to determine whether to proceed with the Proposition 218 balloting process; and (2) receive public testimony regarding SLAD 2026-1. The balloting window for SLAD 2026-1 will be closed at the conclusion of the public testimony portion of the hearing and the City Council will direct the City Clerk, or their designee, to tabulate the ballots on June 17, 2026.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Take the following actions: 1) Conduct a public hearing, deliberate, and adopt the Resolution Accepting the Engineer’s Reports and Confirming Diagram and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Landscaping and Lighting Districts 1983-2, 1986-1, and 1997-1; and 2) Conduct a public hearing for Street Light Assessment District (SLAD) 2026-1 and: consider any valid written objections and responses for SLAD 2026-1 and determine whether to proceed with the Proposition 218 balloting process; receive testimony regarding the proposed formation and assessments for SLAD 2026-1; at the conclusion of public testimony request any remaining assessment ballots and declare the close of the balloting period; direct the City Clerk, or their designee, to publicly tabulate the assessment ballots on June 17, 2026 at the Dublin Civic Center; and continue the public hearing to July 21, 2026 at which time ballot tabulation results 1781

will be presented and the City Council will consider action on the proposed district and assessments.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

A summary of the revenues, expenditures, and reserve balances of each assessment district is shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Assessment District Revenues, Expenditures, and Reserves
District
1983-2
(Stagecoach)
District
1986-1
(Willow Creek)
District
1997-1
(Santa Rita)
District
2026-1
(City Lighting)
Projected Revenue $138,402 $221,296 $422,707 $1,257,000 Estimated
Expenditures $115,371 $634,197 $442,826 2 $1,154,000
Operating Impact $23,031 ($412,901) ($20,119) $103,000
Reserve Balances
Estimated Beginning
Balance1 $334,601 $989,335 $1,111,245 $1,385,280
(Use of) / Addition to
Reserves $23,031 ($412,901) 3
($20,119) $103,000
Ending Balance
Fiscal Year 2026-27
$357,631 $576,434 $1,091,126 $1,488,280
1The Fund Balances shown in the table above represent amounts held for both operating reserves and capital replacement.
2Estimated expenditures for 1997-1 include $50,000 carried forward from 2025-26 for grid pruning. 3Estimated expenditures for 1986-1 include an amortized loan for the Alamo Creek Fence Replacement, CIP No. PK0122. A budget change will be brought to City Council at the time of project award.

DESCRIPTION:

The City currently has five districts under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Act).

These include three Landscape and Lighting Districts (LLDs) that fund maintenance of landscape improvements and two Street Lighting Maintenance Districts (SLMDs) that fund the operation and maintenance of City streetlights.

The Act, and Section 4 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218), set forth specific requirements for the annual assessment renewal process and for the establishment of new assessment districts. Additionally, California Assembly Bill (AB) 2257 established an optional, statutory process for prohibiting a person or entity from bringing a judicial challenge alleging noncompliance with the constitutional provisions for any new, increased, or extended assessment, unless that person or entity has timely submitted a written objection to that assessment that specifies the grounds for alleging noncompliance. 1782

On March 3, 2026 the City Council adopted Resolution 12-26 directing the preparation of the required Engineer’s Report for LLDs 1983-2, 1986-1, and 1997-1. In addition, the City Council adopted Resolution 11-26 initiating the formation process for SLAD 2026-1 to consolidate and replace SLMD 1983-1 and SLMD 1999-1 and direct the preparation of the required Engineer’s Report.

The assessment districts are briefly summarized below. Detailed information about each district, including a map depicting each district’s boundaries, can be found in Attachments 2 through 5. In accordance with the Act, the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive public testimony and consider adopting a resolution (Attachment 1) approving the final Engineer’s Reports and ordering the levy of assessments for LLDs 1983-2, 1986-1, and 1997-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

Landscape and Lighting Districts (LLDs)
LLD 1983-2 (Stagecoach Road)
This 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 total assessment is split between the single-family homes of Dublin Hills Estates (61.6 percent) and the Amador Lakes Apartments (38.4 percent). Details related to the budgeted expenditures can be found within the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Report (Attachment 2).

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 2026-27 is $539.64 per single family residence and $91.25 per multi-family residence.

The assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 are proposed to be increased 1.61 percent over the prior year, as shown in Table 3. This is the maximum assessment allowed.

Table 2: Stagecoach Road Assessments (LLD 1983-2)
Property Type
Current
Fiscal
Year
2025-26
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2026-27
Annual
Change
Dublin Hills Estate - Single Family Homes $531.10 $539.64 $8.54 Amador Lakes - Apt/Condominiums $89.81 $91.25 $1.44
LLD 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 1783

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

Details related to the budgeted expenditures can be found within the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Report (Attachment 3). 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 2026-27 is $324.33 per single family residence, $162.17 per multi-family residence, and $1,297.32 for commercial property.

The assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 are proposed to be increased 1.35 percent over the prior year as shown in Table 3. This is the maximum assessment allowed.

Table 3: Villages at Willow Creek Assessments (LLD 1986-1) Property Type
Current
Fiscal Year
2025-26
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2026-27
Annual
Change
Single Family Homes $320.00 $324.33 $4.33
Amador Lakes - Apt/Condominiums $160.00 $162.17 $2.16
Commercial $1,280.00 $1,297.32 $17.32
LLD 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.

Details related to the budgeted expenditures can be found within the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Report (Attachment 4). 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 is updated annually based on the change in the CPI as well as actual increases in the cost of utilities. The maximum assessment per acre in the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $1,804.84 per acre.

The assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 are proposed to be increased by 1.88 percent over the prior year to $941.91 per acre, as shown in Table 4 below. This is approximately 52 percent of the maximum allowable assessment.
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Table 4: Santa Rita Area Assessments (LLD 1997-1)
Property Type
Current
Fiscal Year
2025-26
Proposed
Fiscal Year
2026-27
Annual
Change
California Creekside Single‐Family Residential (SFR) $131.46 $133.93 $2.47 California Brookside Multi‐Family Residential (MFR) $56.96 $58.03 $1.07 Summer Glen ‐ Richmond American (North) Lots $115.12 $117.28 $2.16 Summer Glen ‐ Richmond American (South) Lots $126.68 $129.06 $2.38 Summer Glen ‐ Kaufman & Broad Lots $176.30 $179.61 $3.31 Summer Glen ‐ Pulte Lots $221.19 $225.35 $4.16
Dublin Greene Tract 7084 Single Family Residential $139.25 $141.87 $2.62 Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Single Family Residential $104.85 $106.82 $1.97 Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Condominiums $54.65 $55.68 $1.03 Other Parcels Including Retail, Office, and Industrial $924.54 $941.91 $17.37 New District Formation - Street Lighting Assessment District 2026-1 Background
On January 20, 2026 the City Council held a Study Session, received a report on the street lighting districts, and directed Staff to proceed with the Proposition 218 process to establish a new single lighting district for the City. On March 3, 2026 the City Council adopted Resolution 11-26 which initiated proceedings to form SLAD 2026-1 to consolidate and replace SLMDs 1983-1 and 1999-1. If approved, SLAD 2026-1 would fund the operation and maintenance of streetlights throughout the City, excluding Camp Parks and properties located within The Boulevard. This would allow for a single, updated, and uniform assessment methodology to be applied across both areas.

Proposed Assessments for SLAD 2026-1
SLAD 2026-1 includes three assessment categories: properties adjacent to public streets with non-decorative street lighting; properties adjacent to public streets with decorative street lighting; and properties adjacent to private streets served by private street lighting. The proposed assessments are shown in Table 5 below. Parcels located along private streets, where street lighting improvements are owned and maintained by homeowners’ associations or other private entities, do not receive the special benefits associated with publicly maintained local street lighting improvements and therefore are not assessed for the local roadway street lighting component of SLAD 2026-1. Details related to the budgeted expenditures can be found within the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Report (Attachment 5).

Table 5: Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District (SLAD 2026-1) Scenario
Major
Roadway
Street Lighting
Component
Local
Roadway
Street
Lighting
Component
Total Proposed
Fiscal Year 2026-
27 Assessment
Property Adjacent to NonDecorative Street Lighting $17.00 $18.00 $35.00 1785

Property Adjacent to
Decorative Street Lighting $17.00 $45.00 $62.00
Property Adjacent to Private
Street Lighting $17.00 $0.00 $17.00
Written Objections
The City opted into the voluntary requirements under AB 2257 to address any public concern and mitigate the risk of legal challenges related to SLAD 2026-1. Staff provided written notices outlining the written objection procedures, with a submission deadline of June 12, 2026 at 5:00pm. At the time of this Staff Report’s writing, Staff received three written objections to the formation on SLAD 2026-1. However, none of these three objections specified the grounds for alleging that the proposed SLAD 2026-1 assessment does not comply with Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218). Accordingly, these objections did not require a response from the City and are not before the City Council.

Under AB 2257, the City Council must determine any of the following:

1. Whether the written objections and the City’s response warrant clarifications to the proposed fee or assessment.

2. Whether to reduce the proposed fee or assessment.

3. Whether to further review before making a determination on whether clarification or reduction is needed.

4. Whether to proceed with the protest hearing or ballot tabulation hearing required under Section 4 or 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

At this time, Staff recommends that the City Council determine to proceed with the ballot tabulation hearing required under Section 4 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

Balloting and Public Hearing
In accordance with the Act and Proposition 218, notices and ballots were mailed to property owners within the proposed district. If the City Council determines to proceed with the Proposition 218 process, it will hold a public hearing this evening regarding the proposed assessment where any interested person can present written or oral testimony and the City Council will consider all objections or protests to the proposed assessment.

Assessment ballots may be submitted until the close of the public testimony portion of the hearing, at which time no further ballots will be accepted. Submitted assessment ballots will be publicly tabulated on June 17, 2026 at the Dublin Civic Center beginning at 9:00am.

At the City Council meeting on July 21, 2026 the results of the ballot tabulation will be declared.

If a majority of ballots (weighted by assessment) do not oppose the formation of the new district, the City Council may approve the formation of SLAD 2026-1 and approve the SLAD 2026-1 Engineer’s Report and assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

Next Steps
The next steps in the Proposition 218 process are as follows:
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 June 17, 2026: Tabulate SLAD 2026-1 ballots in a public setting.  July 21, 2026 (City Council Meeting): Declare results of the ballot tabulation for SLAD 2026-1:
o If there is no majority protest: City Council may adopt a final resolution approving SLAD 2026-1 and levy of Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments. o If there is a majority protest, the City Council will hold a public hearing and adopt a final resolution for the existing SLMD 1983-1 and SLMD 1999-1 and levy of Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

Strategy 5: Long-Term Infrastructure and Sustainability Investments.

Objective 5.A: Continue to explore funding mechanisms for capital and ongoing maintenance needs.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

In accordance with State law, a public notice was published in the East Bay Times, posted at several locations throughout the City, and on the City’s website. Public hearing notices for the proposed lighting district were mailed with the ballots to all affected property owners.

Additionally, the City Council Agenda was posted.

ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Reports, Confirming Diagrams and Assessments, and Ordering Levy of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Districts 1983-2, 1986-1, and 1997-1
2) Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting District 1983-2 3) Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting District 1986-1 4) Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting District 1997-1 5) Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Assessment District 2026-1 1787
Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted 06/16/2026 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN

APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORTS, CONFIRMING DIAGRAMS AND

ASSESSMENTS, AND ORDERING LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICTS NOS. 1983-2, 1986-1, AND 1997-1
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 12-26 directing preparation of annual reports for City of Dublin Landscape and Lighting Districts (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; and WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 24-26 (Resolution), said reports were made and filed with the City Clerk and duly considered by this City Council and found to be sufficient in every particular, whereupon it was determined that said reports should stand as Engineer's Reports for all subsequent proceedings under and pursuant to the aforesaid Resolution, and that June 16, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California, was appointed as the time and place for a hearing by the City Council on the question of the levy of the proposed assessments, notice of which hearing was published and posted in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
WHEREAS, at the appointed time, said hearing was held, and all persons interested and desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard, and all matters pertaining to said levy were heard and considered by this City Council, and this City Council thereby acquired jurisdiction to order said levy and confirmation of diagram and assessment prepared by and made a part of the reports of said Engineer to pay the cost and expenses thereof.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve that:
a) The property owners owning more than fifty percent of the area of assessable land within each of the Districts had not, at the conclusion of said hearing, filed written protests against the said proposed levy, or against the engineer's estimate of costs and expenses, or against the maps and description, or against the diagram or the assessment to pay for the costs and expenses thereof;
b) The public interest, convenience, and necessity require that said levy be made; and c) The Districts benefited by said improvements and to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, and the exterior boundaries thereof are as shown by a map thereof filed in the office of the City Clerk, which map is made a part hereof by reference thereto. {Signatures on the next page}
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Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted 06/16/2026 Page 2 of 2 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Landscape and Lighting
District No. 1983-2
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Engineer’s Report
June 16, 2026
Attachment 2
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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 ................................10 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments............12 Part E - Assessment Roll ....................................................17 1791
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 CERTIFICATE
ii

ENGINEER'S REPORT

CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1983-2
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
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: May 15, 2026 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 2026-27 for each property type is shown in the table below.

Land Use
Classification
Single Family Residential (SFR) $539.64 per Parcel $539.64 per Parcel Multi Family Residential (MFR) $91.25 per Units $91.25 per Units Exempt, Cemeteries, Common Open Space $0.00 per Parcel $0.00 per Parcel Fiscal Year 2026-27
Applied Assessment Rate
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Maximum Assessment Rate
TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF MAXIMUM AND APPLIED 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 2026-27
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 7, 2026, 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 Fiscal Year 2026-27, 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. 1795
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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. 1796
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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 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, 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; 1797
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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. 1798
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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 reserve collection increase/(decrease) 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.

The table below shows the cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28.

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.

District Revenues
FY 2026-27
Cost Estimate
Projected
FY 2027-28
Cost Estimate1
Estimated Assessment Revenues $131,402 $134,030
Contributions from Other Revenue Sources $7,000 $7,000
Total Revenues: $138,402 $141,030
Estimated Expenditures
Maintenance - Landscape (MCE) $74,224 $76,451
Utilities - Electricity $2,500 $3,000
Utilities - Water $30,000 $31,500
Miscellaneous Expenses $0 $0
Legal Notices $647 $667
District Administration $6,000 $6,000
Public Works Administration $0 $0
County Collection Fee $2,000 $2,500
Total Annual Expenditures: $115,371 $120,118
Fund Balance Information
Beginning Balance - Projected July 1, 2026 $334,601 $357,631 FY 2026-27 Reserve Collection Increase/(Decrease) $23,031 $20,912 Ending Balance - Projected June 30, 2027 $357,631 $378,543 Recommended Operating Reserves $57,685 $60,059
Available Operating Reserves $57,685 $60,059
Available Capital Reserves $299,946 $318,484
1 The Maximum Assessment Revenue for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027/28 was estimated to be equal to the FY 2026/27 Maximum Assessment Revenues and escalated by 2%.

Table 2: Cost Estimate Table
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 9 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.

Tree Trimming and Maintenance: The City performs periodic tree grid pruning and maintenance within the District boundaries on a five-year cycle, at an estimated cost of $60,000 per occurrence. The next scheduled cycle of this work is anticipated to occur in Fiscal Year 2029-30, at which time the associated costs will be included in the District’s annual budget.
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 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. 1802
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 12 PART D

METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
General
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights, 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 assessable 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 assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services 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. Only special benefits are assessable, and an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.” Benefit Analysis
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits received from the improvements as determined at the time the District was established.

General Benefits – In reviewing the improvements funded by the District, including the maintenance of roadway landscaping along Stagecoach Road and the landscaping located on the interior slopes along Coral Way and Agate Way within the Dublin Hills Estates development, it is evident that these improvements were installed primarily to serve and enhance the residential properties within the District. The improvements were constructed as part of the development of the properties within the District and their ongoing maintenance directly benefits those properties by preserving neighborhood aesthetics, maintaining property values, and ensuring the continued functionality of landscaped areas associated with the residential development. However, it is reasonable to conclude that a small portion of the benefit associated with these improvements may also be received by the general public. Members of the public traveling along Stagecoach Road may experience incidental aesthetic benefits from the maintained landscaping located within the 1804
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 13 public right-of-way. In addition, on rare occasions members of the public may enter the interior roadways within the development due to a mistaken turn or the need to turn around and may experience limited benefit from the maintained landscaping within the District.

These circumstances are considered minimal and infrequent when compared to the regular and ongoing benefit provided to the properties within the District. Nevertheless, these incidental benefits to the public cannot be assessed to the properties within the District and must therefore be identified as general benefit. Based on the limited likelihood of public use and the predominantly residential nature of the roadways and improvements within the District, it has been conservatively estimated that 98% of the benefits associated with the maintenance of the District improvements provide special benefit to the parcels within the District and 2% of the benefits represent general benefit to the public at large. The portion of the costs attributable to general benefit cannot be assessed to the properties within the District and must therefore be funded from another source, such as the City’s General Fund.

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 the parcels by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation, and attenuating noise.
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 14 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 would 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 that 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.

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. 1806
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 15 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 2026-27.

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 2026-27 was determined based on the difference using the annual amount for calendar years 2025 and 2024. 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 2026-27.
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 16 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 2024Calendar Year1 343.89
CPI for 2025 Calendar Year1 351.63
% Change in CPI - Increase 2.25%
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Maximum Rate per SFR - CPI Rate $379.07 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Maximum Rate per MFR - CPI Rate $64.10 Fiscal Year 2026/27 Maximum Rate per SFR - CPI Rate $387.61 Fiscal Year 2026/27 Maximum Rate per MFR - CPI Rate $65.54 Prior Year Maximum Utility Budget2 $37,020
Utility Budget for FY 2026/27 $32,500
% Change in Utilities Rate - Increase3 0.00%
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Maximum Rate per SFR - Utility Rate $152.03 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Maximum Rate per MFR - Utility Rate $25.71 Fiscal Year 2026/27 Maximum Rate per SFR - Utility Rate $152.03 Fiscal Year 2026/27 Maximum Rate per MFR - Utility Rate $25.71 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Maximum Assessment Rate per SFR $531.10 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Maximum Assessment Rate per MFR $89.81 Fiscal Year 2026/27 Maximum Assessment Rate per SFR4 $539.64 Fiscal Year 2026/27 Maximum Assessment Rate per MFR4 $91.25 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 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Maximum Utility Rate. If the Utility Budget does not increase, no increase will be realized.
4 Equals the FY 2026/27 Maximum CPI Rate + Maximum Utility Rate.

TABLE 3: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATE
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1983-2 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 2026-27.

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. 1986-1
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Engineer’s Report
June 16, 2026
Attachment 3
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS i
Table of Contents
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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 ..................................9 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments............11 Part E - Assessment Roll ....................................................16 Appendix A – Loan Repayment Schedule ................................... A-1 1811
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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 2026-27
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: May 15, 2026 By:

Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.

RCE # 83709
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 INTRODUCTION 1 SECTION I

INTRODUCTION
The City of Dublin (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within Landscape and Lighting District No. 1986-1 (“District”) to maintain the improvements within the Villages in the Willow Creek 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 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. 1813
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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 Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments to be levied, along with the FY 2026-27 maximum assessments for each land use classification, is shown in the table below.

Land Use
Classifications
Single Family Residential (SFR) $324.33 per Parcel $324.33 per Parcel Multi Family Residential (MFR) $162.17 per Unit $162.17 per Unit Commercial $1,297.32 per Parcel $1,297.32 per Parcel
Exempt, Cemeteries, Common Open Space $0.00 per Parcel $0.00 per Parcel TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF MAXIMUM AND APPLIED ASSESSMENTS
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Applied Assessment Rate
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Maximum Assessment Rate
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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 2026-27
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 7, 2026, 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 Fiscal Year 2026-27, 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 illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 6 PART B

ESTIMATE OF COSTS
All landscaping 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 reserve collection increase/(decrease) 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 and powering of irrigation systems 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.

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.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 7 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.

District Revenues
FY 2026-27
Cost Estimate
Projected1
FY 2027-28
Cost Estimate
Estimated Assessment Revenues $211,296 $215,521
Contributions from Other Revenue Sources $10,000 $10,000 Total Revenues: $221,296 $225,521
Estimated Expenditures
Maintenance - Landscape (MCE Base Amount) $65,550 $67,517 Maintenance - Landscape (MCE Additional) $0 $0
Utilities - Electricity $3,000 $3,500
Utilities - Water $55,500 $58,000
Miscellaneous Expenses $0 $0
Legal Notices $647 $667
District Administration $6,000 $6,000
Public Works Administration $0 $0
County Collection Fee $3,500 $4,000
Total Annual Expenditures: $134,197 $139,684
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
Alamo Creek Park Fence Replacement2 $500,000 $75,000
Total CIP Expenditures: $500,000 $75,000
Total Expenditures
Total Annual and CIP Expenditures: $634,197 $214,684
Fund Balance Information
Beginning Balance - Projected July 1, 2026 $989,335 $576,434 FY 2026-27 Reserve Collection Increase/(Decrease) ($412,901) $10,837 Ending Balance - Projected June 30, 2027 $576,434 $587,271 Recommended Operating Reserves $317,098 $107,342
Available Operating Reserves $317,098 $107,342
Available Capital Reserves $259,336 $479,929
1 The Maximum Assessment Revenue for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027/28 was estimated to be equal to the FY 2026/27 Maximum Assessment Revenues and escalated by 2%. 2 Please refer to Appendix A for the detailed loan repayment schedule.

Table 2: Cost Estimate Table
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 8 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 within Alamo Creek Park. The total project cost associated the fencing improvements is estimated to be $1,650,000. Of this amount, the City will fund $400,000 from other available funding sources. The remaining $1,250,000 will initially be funded by the City and repaid by the District over an 11-year period through District assessments. The repayment schedule is included in Appendix A of this Report and consists of an initial payment of $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, followed by annual payments of $75,000 for the subsequent 10 fiscal years.

Tree Trimming and Maintenance: The City performs periodic tree grid pruning and maintenance within the District boundaries on a five-year cycle, at an estimated cost of $97,000 per occurrence. The next scheduled cycle of this work is anticipated to occur in Fiscal Year 2030-31, at which time the associated costs will be included in the District’s annual budget.
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 9 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.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 11 PART D

METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
General
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights, 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 assessable 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 assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services 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.

Only special benefits are assessable, and an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.” Benefit Analysis
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits received from the improvements as determined at the time the District was established.

General Benefits – The District was formed to fund the ongoing maintenance of landscaping improvements, 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 within certain landscaped areas of the Ridgecreek single-family home development. These improvements were installed as part of the development of the properties within the District and provide direct and special benefit to those properties by enhancing neighborhood aesthetics, supporting property values, and providing visual screening and helping reduce traffic noise from adjacent roadways. Although the improvements primarily benefit the properties within the District, portions of the landscaping, fencing, and sound walls are located within public rights-of-way and are visible to the general public traveling along Dougherty Road, Amador Valley Boulevard, 1823
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 12 Wildwood Road, and Fall Creek Road. Accordingly, it is reasonable to conclude that a portion of the benefit associated with these improvements also benefits the general public due to their visibility to flow-through traffic. Based on these factors, it has been conservatively estimated that 98% of the benefits associated with the District improvements provide special benefit to the parcels within the District and 2% represent general benefit to the public at large. The portion of costs attributable to general benefit cannot be assessed to parcels within the District and must therefore be funded from another source, such as the City’s General Fund.

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 parcels 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 would 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 that 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
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 13 5) Privately owned "sliver" parcels that have resulted from a lot line adjustment with an adjacent larger parcel.

Assessment Methodology
The special benefits received by each parcel within the District and each parcel’s proportional annual assessment are calculated on the basis of a formula that utilizes Equivalent Dwelling Units. The Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) method of apportionment establishes a proportional benefit relationship between the various parcels within the District and the improvements maintained by the District. The 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 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 using EDUs.

Multi-Family Residential – This land use identifies properties that are developed for multifamily 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 Open Space, Cemeteries & Other 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 14 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 shall be increased each fiscal year in an amount equal to the annual percentage increase of the local San FranciscoOakland-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 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 2026-27.

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 2026-27 was determined based on the difference using the annual amount for calendar years 2025 and 2024. 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 2026-27.
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 15 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 2024 Calendar Year1 343.89
CPI for 2025 Calendar Year1 351.63
% Change in CPI - Increase 2.25%
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Maximum Rate per EDU - CPI Rate $192.29 Fiscal Year 2026/27 Maximum Rate per EDU - CPI Rate $196.62 Prior Year Maximum Utility Budget2 $83,200
Utility Budget for FY 2026/27 $58,500
% Change in Utility Rate - Increase3 0.000%
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Maximum Rate per EDU - Utility Rate $127.71 Fiscal Year 2026/27 Maximum Rate per EDU - Utility Rate $127.71 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Maximum Assessment Rate per EDU $320.00 Fiscal Year 2026/27 Maximum Assessment Rate per EDU4 $324.33 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 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Maximum Utility Rate. If the Utility Budget does not increase, no increase will be realized.
4 Equals the FY 2026/27 Maximum CPI Rate + Maximum Utility Rate.

TABLE 4: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATE
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1986-1 ASSESSMENT ROLL 16 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 2026-27.

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. 1986-1 APPENDIX A
A-1
APPENDIX “A”

LOAN REPAYMENT SCHEDULE
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Fiscal
Year (FY)
Balance Owed at
Beginning of FY
Repayment
to City
Balance Owed at
Ending of FY
FY 2026-27 $1,250,000.00 $500,000.00 $750,000.00
FY 2027-28 $750,000.00 $75,000.00 $675,000.00
FY 2028-29 $675,000.00 $75,000.00 $600,000.00
FY 2029-30 $600,000.00 $75,000.00 $525,000.00
FY 2030-31 $525,000.00 $75,000.00 $450,000.00
FY 2031-32 $450,000.00 $75,000.00 $375,000.00
FY 2032-33 $375,000.00 $75,000.00 $300,000.00
FY 2033-34 $300,000.00 $75,000.00 $225,000.00
FY 2034-35 $225,000.00 $75,000.00 $150,000.00
FY 2035-36 $150,000.00 $75,000.00 $75,000.00
FY 2036-37 $75,000.00 $75,000.00 $0.00
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Loan Repayment Schedule for Fence Replacement
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Engineer’s Report
June 16, 2026
Attachment 4
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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 ................................10 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments............12 Part E - Assessment Roll ....................................................18 1832
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 CERTIFICATE
ii

ENGINEER'S REPORT

CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1997-1
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
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: May 15, 2026 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 was formed to fund street landscape maintenance and utility costs for the Santa Rita development area, also known as Emerald Park. The total District area is approximately 422 developed acres bounded by Arnold Road on the west, Gleason Drive on the north, Tassajara Road on the east, and Interstate 580 on the 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. 1834
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 INTRODUCTION 2 Summary of District
A summary of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments to be levied, along with the FY 2026- 27 maximum assessments for each property type, is shown in the table below.

California Creekside Single
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Family Residential (SFR) $256.63 per Parcel $133.93 per Parcel California Brookside Multi
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Family Residential (MFR) $111.20 per Unit $58.03 per Unit Summer Glen
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Richmond American (North) Lots $224.72 per Parcel $117.28 per Parcel Summer Glen
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Richmond American (South) Lots $247.31 per Parcel $129.06 per Parcel Summer Glen
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Kaufman & Broad Lots $344.18 per Parcel $179.61 per Parcel Summer Glen
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Pulte Lots $431.80 per Parcel $225.35 per Parcel
Dublin Greene Tract 7084 Single Family Residential $271.83 per Parcel $141.87 per Parcel Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Single Family Residential $204.68 per Parcel $106.82 per Parcel Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Condominiums $106.69 per Unit $55.68 per Unit Other Parcels Including Retail, Office, and Industrial1 $1,804.84 per Acre $941.91 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 MAXIMUM AND APPLIED ASSESSMENTS
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1997-1
Applied Assessment Rate
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Fiscal Year 2026-27
Development/Property Type Maximum Assessment Rate
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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 2026-27
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 7, 2026, 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 Fiscal Year 2026-27, 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 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.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 7 PART B

ESTIMATE OF COSTS
All landscaping 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 reserve collection increase/(decrease) 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 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 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.

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.
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 8 The following page shows the cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28.

District Revenues
FY 2026-27
Cost Estimate
Projected1
FY 2027-28
Cost Estimate
Estimated Assessment Revenues $396,707 $404,641
Contributions from Other Revenue Sources $26,000 $26,000 Total Revenues: $422,707 $430,641
Estimated Expenditures
Maintenance - Landscape (MCE Base Amount) $249,179 $256,655 Maintenance - Landscape (MCE Additional) $50,000 $0
Utilities - Electricity $1,500 $2,000
Utilities - Water $105,000 $110,000
EBRPD Annual Trail Maintenance Fee $18,500 $19,500
Legal Notices $647 $667
District Administration $10,000 $10,000
Public Works Administration $0 $0
County Collection Fee $8,000 $8,500
Total Annual Expenditures: $442,826 $407,322
Fund Balance Information
Beginning Balance - Projected July 1, 2026 $1,111,245 $1,091,126 FY 2026-27 Reserve Collection Increase/(Decrease) ($20,119) $23,319 Ending Balance - Projected June 30, 2027 $1,091,126 $1,114,445 Recommended Operating Reserves $221,413 $203,661
Available Operating Reserves $221,413 $203,661
Available Capital Reserves $869,713 $910,784
1 The Maximum Assessment Revenue for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027/28 was estimated to be equal to the FY 2026/27 Maximum Assessment Revenues and escalated by 2%.

Table 2: Cost Estimate Table
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 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 and irrigation repairs, which fall outside the scope of the regular maintenance budget for the District. Efforts will be addressed based upon need and available fund balance in the upcoming two-year cycle.

Tree Trimming and Maintenance: The City performs periodic tree grid pruning and maintenance within District boundaries on a five-year cycle. This work typically occurs in two phases. Phase 1: $185,250 budgeted for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Phase 2: $69,500 is anticipated for Fiscal Year 2030-31 (adjusted for inflation). 1842
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 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.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 12 PART D

METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
General
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights, 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 assessable 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 assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services 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.

Only special benefits are assessable, and an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.” Benefit Analysis
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits received from the improvements as determined at the time the District was established.

General Benefits – The District was formed to fund street landscape maintenance and associated utility costs within the Santa Rita development area, also known as Emerald Park. The District includes approximately 422 developed acres bounded by Arnold Road on the west, Gleason Drive on the north, Tassajara Road on the east, and Interstate 580 on the south. The landscaping improvements maintained by the District were installed as part of the development of the properties within the District and provide direct and special benefit to those properties by enhancing neighborhood aesthetics, supporting property values, and maintaining the overall appearance of the community. Although the improvements primarily benefit the properties within the District, portions of the landscaping are located within public rights-of-way and are visible to the general public.

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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 13 associated with the District improvements provide special benefit to the parcels within the District and 2% represent general benefit to the public at large. The portion of costs attributable to general benefit cannot be assessed to parcels within the District and must therefore be funded from another source, such as the City’s General Fund.

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 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 parcels 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 would 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 that 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 14 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 maximum assessment of $710 per 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 15 Rate Classifications
Single and Multi-family residential subdivisions within the District will be assigned a rate on a per lot basis. To determine the assessment per lot, the number of acres within 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 $941.91 multiplied by the number of acres per individual lot for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

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 offset increases in costs due to inflation.

The maximum assessment amount for each development/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 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 2026-27.

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 1848
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 16 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 2026-27 was determined based on the difference using the annual amount for calendar years 2025 and 2024. 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 2026-27.

CPI for 2024 Calendar Year1 343.886
CPI for 2025 Calendar Year1 351.630
% Change in CPI - Increase 2.25%
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Maximum Rate per Acre - CPI Rate $1,478.10 Fiscal Year 2026/27 Maximum Rate per Acre - CPI Rate $1,511.38 Prior Year Maximum Utility Budget2 $122,616
Utility Budget for FY 2026/27 $106,500
% Change in Utilities Rate - Increase3 0.000%
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Maximum Rate per Acre - Utility Rate $293.46 Fiscal Year 2026/27 Maximum Rate per Acre - Utility Rate $293.46 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Maximum Assessment Rate per Acre $1,771.56 Fiscal Year 2026/27 Maximum Assessment Rate per Acre4 $1,804.84 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 2026/27 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 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.
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LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1997-1 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 2026-27.

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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Signatures ....................................................................................................................... ii Section I – Introduction.................................................................................................... 1 Section II – Engineer’s Report......................................................................................... 3 Part A – Plans and Specifications................................................................................. 5 Part B – Estimate of Cost ............................................................................................. 8 Part C – Assessment District Diagram ....................................................................... 10 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessment..................................................... 12 Part E – Assessment Roll........................................................................................... 21 Appendix A – Benefit Diagram .....................................................................................A-1 1853
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ENGINEER’S REPORT

CITY OF DUBLIN

DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2026-1
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
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: May 15, 2026 By:

Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.

RCE # 83709
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ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 INTRODUCTION
1 SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On November 5, 1996, California voters approved Proposition 218, entitled the “Right to Vote on Taxes Act,” which added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California Constitution.

Proposition 218 established new procedural requirements for the formation and administration of assessment districts, including requirements related to the identification of special benefit, separation of general benefit to the public at large and special benefit, and property owner balloting procedures for new or increased assessments.

The City of Dublin (“City”) currently has three special financing districts that provide funding for the maintenance and servicing of the City’s street lighting system. Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1983-1 (“SLMD No. 1983-1”) was formed in 1983, prior to the passage of Proposition 218, and includes all parcels within the City except for Camp Parks, Dublin Ranch, Clifden Parc, Fallon Village, Jordan Ranch, Tassajara Hills, Francis Ranch, Dublin Centre, and the Boulevard developments. Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1999-1 (“SLMD No. 1999-1”) was formed in 1999 and includes parcels within the Dublin Ranch, Clifden Parc, Fallon Village, Jordan Ranch, Tassajara Hills, Francis Ranch, and Dublin Centre developments. Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (“CFD No. 2017-1”) was formed in 2017 and includes parcels within the Boulevard development.

The maximum assessment rates for SLMD No. 1983-1 are not authorized to increase, and annual assessment revenues are not keeping pace with inflationary increases in maintenance and servicing costs. As a result, the City is currently drawing on the remaining fund balance for SLMD No. 1983-1 to maintain the existing level of service.

Based on current projections, the fund balance is expected to be depleted, and the City’s General Fund will need to begin subsidizing the operating deficit starting in Fiscal Year 2027-28.

On May 20, 2025, City staff presented information to the City Council regarding the structural funding deficit for SLMD No. 1983-1. On November 4, 2025, the City Council directed City staff to evaluate funding alternatives, including analyzing the potential consolidation of SLMD Nos. 1983-1 and 1999-1. On January 20, 2026, the City Council held a Study Session, received a report regarding the City’s street lighting districts, and directed staff to proceed with the process under Proposition 218 to establish Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District No. 2026-1 (the “District”) that would replace SLMD Nos. 1983-1 and 1999-1. The District will fund the operation, maintenance, and servicing of public streetlights in the City, excluding Camp Parks and properties located within the Boulevard development. The formation of the District will establish a uniform assessment methodology for the allocation of special benefits associated with the operation, maintenance, and servicing of public street lighting improvements in accordance with the requirements of Proposition 218.
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ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 INTRODUCTION
2 The District will include an annual assessment escalator allowing the maximum assessment rate to increase each year by three percent (3%) or the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, whichever is greater. This adjustment is intended to help keep pace with inflationary increases in operations, maintenance, and costs for repairs and future capital improvements.

PROPOSED DISTRICT FORMATION AND ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURE The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the “Act”) and Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution adopted by Proposition 218 require the formation of a Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District be supported by a detailed engineer’s report prepared by a registered professional engineer certified by the State of California. On March 3, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11-26 initiating formation of the District and ordering preparation of the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

As required by the Act, this Engineer’s Report (“Report”) describes the improvements to be constructed, operated, maintained, and serviced by the District for Fiscal Year 2026- 27, provides an estimate of cost for the District, and lists the proposed assessments to be levied upon each assessable lot or parcel within the District.

Notices and ballots were mailed to all property owners subject to the proposed assessment pursuant to Proposition 218. The City Council will hold a public hearing on June 16, 2026 to provide an opportunity for any interested person to be heard, declare the balloting period closed, and continue the item to the July 21, 2026 City Council meeting so ballots can be tabulated in a public setting on June 17, 2026. Results from the ballot tabulation will be declared at the July 21, 2026 City Council meeting. If property owners are in favor of formation of the District, the City Council may adopt a resolution forming the District and confirming the levy of assessments as originally proposed or as modified. Following the adoption of this resolution, the final Assessor’s Roll will be prepared and filed with the Alameda County Auditor’s Office, to be included on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 property tax roll.

Payment of the assessment for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for property taxes. All funds collected through the assessment must be placed in a special fund and can only be used for the purposes stated within this Report.
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ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 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

DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2026-1
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
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 Initiation, being Resolution 11-26, adopted by the City Council of the City of Dublin on March 3, 2026, I, Ed Espinoza, the duly appointed Engineer of Work, Assessment Engineer for the Dublin Street Lighting Assessment District No. 2026-1 (“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 benefiting properties in the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are as set forth on the list thereof, attached hereto, and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk 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 for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith. The estimate is as set forth on the lists thereof, attached hereto, and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk 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 City Clerk of the City of Dublin. 1857

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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 parcel classification of land within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received.

PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL
This part contains an assessment based on the estimated cost of the improvements conferred on each benefited lot or 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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5 PART A

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The improvements and services authorized by the provisions of the Act, that may be applicable to the District may include one or more of the following definitions:
• “Improvement” means one or any combination of the following:
o The installation or planting of landscaping.
o The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
o The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to, traffic signals.
o The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the forgoing, or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. o The installation of park or recreational improvements, including, but not limited to all the following:
 Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage.  Lights, playground equipment, play courts, and public restrooms. o The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the forgoing, and of any improvements authorized below.
o The acquisition of land for park, recreational, or open space purposes. o The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized herein. o The acquisition or construction of any community center, municipal auditorium or hall, or similar public facility for the indoor presentation of performances, shows, stage productions, fairs, conventions, exhibitions, pageants, meetings, parties, or other group events, activities, or functions, whether those events, activities, or functions are public or private. • “Incidental expenses” include all the following:
o The costs of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment.
o The costs of printing, advertising, and giving of published, posted, and mailed notices.
o Compensation payable to the county for collection of assessments. o Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services in proceedings pursuant to this part.
o Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements.
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6 o Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.
• “Landscaping” means trees, shrubs, grass, or other ornamental vegetation. • “Maintain” or “maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and services of any improvement, including:
o Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. o Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
o The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. o The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
• “Public lighting facilities” means all works or improvements used or useful for the lighting of any public places, including ornamental standards, luminaries, poles, supports, tunnels, manholes, vaults, conduits, pipes, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, braces, transformers, insulators, contacts, switches, capacitors, meters, communication circuits, appliances, attachments, and appurtenances. • “Service” or “servicing” means the furnishing of:
o Electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements. o Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.

DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements which will be operated, maintained, and serviced by the District consist of public street lighting facilities in the City. Operations, maintenance, and servicing may include, but are not limited to, personnel, electrical energy, utilities, materials, contractual services, and other items necessary for the continued operation of the facilities described below.

Street Lighting Improvements:

The street lighting system to be operated, maintained, and serviced by the District is located within public right-of-way in the City. Streetlights and appurtenant facilities include, but are not limited to, poles, fixtures, bulbs, conduits, equipment, including guys, anchors, posts, pedestals, and metering devices, as required to provide safe lighting within the City.

The plans and specifications for the improvements described above are on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dublin.
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ESTIMATE OF COST
The Act provides that the total cost of installation, operation, maintenance, and servicing of street lighting facilities can be funded by the District. Maintenance can include the repair and replacement of existing facilities. Servicing can include electrical and associated costs from a public utility. Incidental expenses, including administration of the District, engineering fees, legal fees, printing, posting and mailing of notices, and all costs associated with the annual collection process can also be included. The operation, maintenance, and servicing cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 were provided by the City of Dublin and are summarized below.
1 The actual assessment amount levied may be slightly less because the County only applies assessments in even pennies in order to divide property tax bill payments into two equal installments. 2 Other Revenue Sources include parcels within the Boulevard development that fund their proportional share of Major Roadway street lighting through CFD No. 2017-1 special taxes and therefore are not subject to the proposed assessment. 3 The City will contribute toward the cost of street lighting improvements that provide a general benefit to the public at large. The City contribution for the Major Roadway Benefit Zone is equal to 11.75% of the budget plus $4,000 for Camp Parks. The City contribution for the Local Roadway Benefit Zones is equal to 2% of the budget, representing the portion of costs attributed to general benefit. 4 The City receives assessment revenue in two installments, typically in January and May. Therefore, the City must maintain sufficient funds to cover approximately 50% of the annual budget during the period from July 1st through December 31st. 5 The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 allows for the collection of funds for the future repair and replacement of eligible District improvements.

The Act requires that a special fund be set up for the revenues and expenditures of the District. Funds raised by the assessments shall be used only for the purpose as stated herein. A contribution by the City may be made to reduce assessments as the City Council deems appropriate. Any balance remaining on July 1st must be carried over to the next fiscal year unless the funds are collected for future capital improvements and operating reserves.

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Fiscal Year 2026-27 Total Assessments1 $493,240 $336,948 $314,752 $1,144,940 Other Revenue Sources2 $25,200 $0 $0 $25,200
City Contribution3 $73,560 $6,880 $6,420 $86,860
Revenue Subtotals: $592,000 $343,828 $321,172 $1,257,000 Maintenance Contract with Alameda County $100,000 $54,300 $50,700 $205,000 PG&E Electricity Costs $350,000 $206,900 $193,100 $750,000 District Administration and Supplies $35,000 $20,700 $19,300 $75,000 Unforeseen Expenditures and Contingencies $48,500 $28,190 $26,310 $103,000 County Collection Fee (1.7% of Assessments) $10,000 $5,690 $5,310 $21,000 Expenditures Subtotals: $543,500 $315,780 $294,720 $1,154,000 Projected Beginning Fund Balance as of July 1, 2026 $575,030 $177,620 $632,630 $1,385,280 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Reserve Collection $48,500 $28,048 $26,452 $103,000 Projected Ending Fund Balance as of June 30, 2027 $623,530 $205,668 $659,082 $1,488,280 Estimated Operating Reserves Needed for FY 2026-274 $271,750 $157,890 $147,360 $577,000 Projected Available Capital Reserves as of June 30, 20275 $351,780 $47,778 $511,722 $911,280 TABLE 1: FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ESTIMATE OF COST
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ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District are contiguous with the boundaries of the City of Dublin, excluding Camp Parks and the Boulevard development. 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 in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.

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METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT

GENERAL
The Act allows for the establishment of assessment districts by public agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements, which include the operation, maintenance, and servicing of street lighting facilities.

Section 22573 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 requires that maintenance assessments must be levied according to special benefit, rather than according to assessed value as follows:
“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 assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
In addition, Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property and that a parcel’s assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost attributed to the proportional special benefit conferred upon that parcel. Any costs attributed to general benefits to the public at large may not be assessed to properties within the District. Because an assessment is levied on the basis of special benefit, it is not considered a tax, and therefore not governed by Article XIIIA of the California Constitution.

The Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if “by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement” (Sec. 22574). Thus, the Act requires the levy of a special “assessment” rather than a “special tax”.

Article XIIID of the California Constitution also provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private commercial, industrial, and institutional activities. 1864

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11 QUANTIFICATION OF BENEFIT
The District provides a funding source for the operation, maintenance, servicing, and replacement of street lighting improvements authorized under the Act and that specially benefit properties within the boundaries of the District.

In order to quantify and separate the general benefits to the public at large from special benefits conferred to property by the street lighting improvements, a benefit analysis was conducted. The analysis reviewed the location, purpose, and utilization of the street lighting improvements, identified the properties benefiting from the improvements both within and outside the City, and allocated the costs to operate, maintain, service, and replace the improvements among benefiting properties within the District. Because general benefits to the public at large are not assessable under Proposition 218, any costs attributable to general benefit to the public at large must be funded by the City from sources other than the District assessments. Only those costs attributed to the special benefits conferred upon properties within the District are assessable as described in this Report.

Since public street lighting improvements in the City provide varying degrees of special benefit depending on their location and type, three benefit zones have been created for the District. These benefit zones are necessary to properly apportion the special benefits received by parcels within the District and the associated operation maintenance, and servicing costs for different types of street lighting improvements.

The three benefit zones for the District are as follows: Major Roadway Street Lighting Benefit Zone A (Benefit Zone A), Local Non-Decorative Street Lighting Benefit Zone B (Benefit Zone B), and Local Decorative Street Lighting Benefit Zone C (Benefit Zone C).

All parcels within the District receive a special and direct benefit from street lighting located along the City’s major roadways and are therefore included within Benefit Zone A. Parcels fronting a public street benefit from standard non-decorative street lighting and are included within Benefit Zone B. Parcels fronting a public street benefit from decorative street lighting and are included within Benefit Zone C. Parcels fronting private streets, where street lighting is privately maintained and funded, are not included within a local street lighting benefit zone. However, these parcels receive special benefit from street lighting located along City major roadways and are therefore included within Benefit Zone A. Assignment of Benefit Zone B and Benefit Zone C may be subject to change in the future if there is a change in the type or ownership of street lighting adjacent to a parcel.

A summary of the benefit analysis for each benefit zone is described below.

BENEFIT DETERMINATION FOR STREET LIGHTING ALONG MAJOR ROADWAYS (BENEFIT ZONE A)
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12 benefits conferred on properties in the City from street lighting located along City major roadways consists of the following:
• Improved vehicular circulation for parcels citywide supporting reliable access to and from properties.
• Enhanced vehicular safety along major roadways serving parcels, reducing accident risk.
• Improved emergency response times to parcels citywide due to increased nighttime visibility and safer travel conditions.
• Increased desirability and marketability of parcels throughout the City attributable to improved safety, access, and functionality of the major roadway network. • Enhanced safety for pedestrians and bicyclists traveling along major roadways between properties and key destinations.
• Reduced incidence of crime and vandalism citywide through improved illumination along major roadway corridors and adjacent areas.
• Support for economic activity benefiting parcels throughout the City, including improved visibility, access, and viability of businesses. • Improved access to public transportation, with enhanced visibility and safety at transit corridors and stops.
• Enhanced aesthetic character of major roadway corridors, contributing to community identity.
• Improved maintenance and longevity of infrastructure through enhanced nighttime visibility that supports more effective inspection, monitoring, and timely repairs. • Improved walkability along major roadway corridors, supporting convenient pedestrian movement between properties and surrounding destinations. • Improved nighttime environmental conditions affecting parcels citywide through consistent and properly distributed illumination along major roadways, reducing areas of excessive darkness and glare and enhancing overall comfort.

If these street lighting improvements were not installed along the City’s major roadways, properties in the City would experience reduced accessibility, safety conditions, and desirability. Therefore, the street lighting improvements located along City major roadways provide a specific enhancement to property values in the City and not a general enhancement of property values. In addition to the special and direct benefits property owners within the City receive from major roadway street lighting improvements, there are also some incidental general benefits received by vehicular flow-through traffic (traffic that does not stop within the City) which originates from properties outside City limits and traverses the City’s major roadway system to travel to another destination outside of the City.
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13 Publicly available mapping services were utilized to determine if the City’s major roadways are likely to be traversed by vehicular trips commencing from locations outside City limits to access other destinations outside City limits. A comprehensive analysis of viable routes from all directions was performed using locations outside City limits as a starting point to ending destinations outside City limits. The results of this analysis confirmed that traversing City major roadways is seldom the preferred route. Most vehicular flow-through traffic is more likely to utilize Interstates 580 and 680 than City major roadways. However, it has been determined there are properties located north of City limits, not within the City, which may utilize major roadways within the City when traveling to other destinations outside of City limits. These findings regarding flow-through traffic are consistent with other traffic studies performed for the City. Properties meeting this criteria have been identified in Appendix A of this Report and such benefits must be accounted for and cannot be assessed to properties within the District.

To quantify and separate the special benefits received by property owners within City limits and the general benefit received by properties outside of the City, an analysis was conducted to assign Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) to all benefiting properties (both inside and outside the City). The analysis resulted in a benefit boundary and EDUs being assigned to one of two categories of parcels: parcels located within the City to which special benefits are assigned, and parcels located outside City limits to which general benefits are assigned. EDUs were assigned to the properties outside City limits identified in Appendix A of this Report utilizing data from a travel survey conducted by the California Department of Transportation. The travel survey found the average household in the State of California performs seven (7) vehicular trips per day on average. For this analysis, two (2) of the seven average daily trips were conservatively assigned as daily commuter flow-through traffic from/to a location outside City limits utilizing the City’s major roadways for the purposes of assigning EDUs to the properties outside City limits identified in Appendix A of this Report.

Based on the analysis described above, it was determined that 11.75% of the total EDUs benefiting from street lighting located along the City’s major roadways corresponds to properties located outside of the City, based on the conservative assumption that such properties generate daily commuter trips. Therefore, 88.25% of the annual cost to operate, maintain, service, and replace the street lighting located along City major roadways is of special and direct benefit to the parcels within the City and the remaining

11.75% is a general benefit to the public at large and must be paid by an alternative funding source.

BENEFIT DETERMINATION FOR LOCAL NON-DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTING (BENEFIT ZONE B) & LOCAL DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTING (BENEFIT ZONE C) Local street lighting improvements provide illumination along in-tract areas and neighborhood streets within the City. These lighting facilities provide increased illumination for ingress and egress, improved security conditions, and protection of property located within in-tract areas and along neighborhood streets. There are two types of local street lighting improvements in the City: local non-decorative street lighting 1867

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14 and local decorative street lighting. Both types provide functional lighting benefits to parcels served by in-tract and neighborhood streets; however, decorative street lighting also provides additional aesthetic and lighting enhancements that increase the level of special benefit received by parcels located within areas served by those improvements.

Local street lighting improvements are located along in-tract neighborhood streets and are designed primarily to provide access to parcels within the neighborhood rather than to accommodate regional or flow-through traffic. As a result, virtually all vehicular trips along these streets originate from or are destined for parcels located along those streets.

However, it is reasonable to assume some vehicular traffic may utilize in-tract roads due to an unusual traffic pattern or a mistaken turn into a neighborhood. Although these are infrequent circumstances, they must be accounted for and cannot be assessed to properties within the District.

Based on the functional design of neighborhood street networks and the low likelihood of flow-through traffic utilizing these streets, it is conservatively estimated that 98% of the trips utilizing in-tract public roads provide special benefit to parcels facing those roads, while 2% of the trips represent general benefit to the public at large. Accordingly, 98% of the annual costs associated with the operation, maintenance, servicing, and replacement of local street lighting improvements are attributed to special benefit and may be assessed to benefiting parcels, while the remaining 2% of the costs are attributed to general benefit to the public at large and will be funded through an alternative funding source.

Parcels fronting private streets, where street lighting improvements are owned and maintained by homeowners associations or other private entities, do not receive the special benefits associated with publicly maintained local street lighting improvements and therefore are not assessed for the local roadway street lighting component of the District.

Local Non-Decorative Street Lighting (Benefit Zone B)
Local non-decorative street lighting improvements provide standard roadway illumination designed to maintain consistent and reliable nighttime lighting conditions along neighborhood streets. The operation, maintenance, and servicing costs for these improvements will be funded through Benefit Zone B. The special and direct benefits conferred on properties served by local non-decorative street lighting include the following:
• Improved ingress and egress for neighborhoods during nighttime hours. • Enhanced vehicular safety conditions for neighborhoods through improved roadway illumination.
• Improved walkability and pedestrian accessibility due to improved nighttime visibility along neighborhood streets and sidewalks.
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15 • Reduced likelihood of crime and vandalism through improved nighttime visibility and surveillance.

These street lighting improvements enhance accessibility and safety conditions for neighborhood parcels located along public neighborhood streets with non-decorative street lighting by providing adequate nighttime illumination along the streets that directly serve those parcels.

Local Decorative Street Lighting (Benefit Zone C)
Decorative street lighting provides the same functional lighting benefits as standard nondecorative street lighting but also provides additional aesthetic and lighting enhancements that contribute to neighborhood character and quality of life. These additional special benefits improve the desirability and marketability of parcels located within the neighborhoods served by local decorative street lighting. The operation, maintenance, and servicing costs for local decorative streetlights will be funded through Benefit Zone C. In addition to the functional special benefits described above for standard non-decorative street lighting, decorative street lighting provides the following special and direct benefits to parcels located within areas served by those improvements:
• Enhanced aesthetic quality and curb appeal of streetscapes adjacent to parcels. • Improved uniformity and consistency of illumination supporting pedestrian comfort along neighborhood streets.
• Improved control and distribution of lighting that reduces glare and minimizes light trespass into adjacent parcels.
• Improved visibility of residential units and building entrances during nighttime hour, supporting safer and more convenient access.
• Enhanced neighborhood identity and cohesive visual character, contributing to a more unified and aesthetically consistent environment.
• Increased desirability and marketability of individual parcels.

Since decorative street lighting provides these additional aesthetic and lighting enhancements beyond the functional special benefits provided by standard nondecorative neighborhood lighting, parcels located within areas served by decorative street lighting receive a greater level of special benefit relative to parcels served by standard non-decorative street lighting.

SUMMARY OF SPECIAL BENEFIT DETERMINATION FOR ALL BENEFIT ZONES While all street lighting improvements funded by the District provide special and direct benefits to parcels within the City, the level of benefit varies depending on the type and location of the street lighting improvements. Street lighting installed along major roadways provides broader circulation and accessibility benefits that support parcels throughout the 1869

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16 City, while local neighborhood street lighting primarily benefits parcels located within the immediate vicinity of those improvements.

In order to proportionately distribute the costs associated with the operation, maintenance, servicing, and replacement of the public street lighting improvements within the District, relative benefit factors have been established for each type of street lighting improvement. These benefit factors reflect the proportional special benefit received by parcels from each type of street lighting.

Local Non-Decorative Street Lighting is the most common type of street lighting and represents the standard street lighting condition typically found in the more established neighborhoods throughout the City associated with Benefit Zone B of the District. This street lighting type provides functional benefits for neighborhoods including improved ingress and egress, enhanced vehicular safety conditions, improved walkability and pedestrian accessibility, reduced likelihood of crime and vandalism. Local NonDecorative Street Lighting is assigned a Benefit Factor of 1.0, representing the most common and standard level of special benefit.

Local Decorative Street Lighting provides the same functional lighting as standard Local Non-Decorative Street Lighting plus additional aesthetic and lighting enhancements such as ornamental lighting fixtures, coordinated streetscape design, and improved visual character along neighborhood streets. These additional components enhance the desirability and marketability of property located within areas served by decorative street lighting. Therefore, Local Decorative Street Lighting provides a higher level of special benefit as compared to Local Non-Decorative Street Lighting and is assigned a Benefit Factor of 2.5 relative to the most common standard condition.

Street lighting located along the City’s major roadways provides the highest level of special benefit because these improvements support citywide circulation, safety, and accessibility by illuminating primary transportation corridors that provide access to residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and public facilities throughout the City.

Street lighting along major roadways enhance nighttime visibility along primary transportation corridors, improves access to parcels throughout the City, and supports safety along the broader transportation network serving the City. Due to the broader list of special benefits conferred to property, Major Roadway Street Lighting is assigned a Benefit Factor of 3.0 relative to the most common standard condition.

ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The special benefits associated with the operation, maintenance, and servicing for the public street lighting improvements in the City are apportioned in accordance with the assessment methodology stated herein. The method for spreading the special benefits and associated costs to each parcel in the District is based on the assignment of Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU).
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17 The single-family residential parcel has been selected as the basic unit for the calculation of assessments because it represents over 75% of the parcels in the City. Therefore, the single-family residential parcel is defined as one EDU. The methodology used to assign EDUs to other land uses in proportion to the special benefit they receive relative to the single-family residential parcel is described in this part of the Report. The land use types used for each parcel are based on the last secured Alameda County property tax roll as described below.

Other Residential Property EDU Calculation:

Condominiums, duets, and townhomes on average have approximately 3/4 of the building square footage and service population as compared to a single-family residential parcel.

Multi-family residential units on average have approximately 2/3 of the building square footage and service population as compared to a single-family residential parcel.

Furthermore, studies consistently show these types of residential products impact public infrastructure proportionately less than a single-family residential parcel based on average service population per residential unit. Therefore, standard service population figures are used to establish EDUs for developed condominiums, duets, townhomes, and multi-family residential parcels as compared to a single-family residential parcel.

Some single-family residential parcels in the City include Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). ADUs are separate residential units associated with a single-family residential parcel similar to an apartment that increases the service population associated with the parcel and the level of special benefit received from District improvements. Since an ADU represents an additional dwelling unit located on the same parcel as a single-family home, parcels containing an ADU are assigned additional EDUs to reflect the increase in building square footage and service population. For single-family parcels with an ADU,

1.00 EDU is assigned to the single-family home and the ADU is assigned EDUs consistent with that applied to multi-family residential units (0.67 EDUs), which reflects their smaller living areas and lower service populations relative to single-family homes. Therefore, a total of 1.67 EDUs are assigned to single-family parcels with an ADU.

Approximately 30% of the total value of property in the City is attributed to the underlying land, while the remaining 70% is attributed to improvements. Also, the approximate average density for all single-family residential parcels in the City is six (6) dwelling units per acre. For vacant residential property, EDUs are calculated by multiplying the average density for single-family residential parcels, respectively, by the land value factor of 0.30 to establish the proportional special benefit for each land use type relative to a singlefamily residential parcel.

For mixed-use properties, the residential and non-residential portions are evaluated separately to ensure the proportional allocation of benefit. The residential component of a mixed-use property is assigned EDUs consistent with the methodology described above for multi-family residential units. The non-residential component is assigned EDUs using the non-residential methodology described below, which is based on building square footage and service population characteristics associated with non-residential 1871

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18 development. This approach ensures that mixed-use properties are assessed in proportion to the relative level of special benefit received by both the residential and nonresidential components of the parcel. The service population and EDU factors for residential property are shown in Table 2 below.

Non-Residential Property EDU Calculation:

Given the wide range of land and building sizes associated with non-residential property, the EDU calculation for non-residential property is broken down into a “Land Component” and an “Improved Component”. The Land Component and Improved Component are weighted by factors of 0.30 and 0.70, respectively, based on the average share of total property values in the City. EDUs assigned for the Land Component are based on the multiplication of the approximate average density for single-family residential parcels in the City of six (6) dwelling units per acre by the land value factor of 0.30. Therefore, EDUs for the Land Component are calculated using 1.80 EDUs per acre. EDUs assigned for the Improved Component are based on the multiplication of standard service populations as compared to a single-family residential parcel by the improved value factor of 0.70. The EDU total for non-residential property is calculated as the sum of the Land Component and Improved Component calculated as described above for all assessable nonresidential property. The service population and EDU factors for non-residential property are shown in Table 3 below.

Supplemental Information for EDU Calculations:

All Benefit Zones: Undevelopable land, including land designated for park and recreational facilities, does not receive the special benefits described in this Report.

Therefore, areas confirmed to be undevelopable by City staff are not included in the EDU calculations.

Benefit Zones B and C: Parcels fronting a private street or a street with no public street lighting are not assigned EDUs for the Local Non-Decorative or Local Decorative Street Land Use Service Population Improved Component Land Component Description Factor EDU Factor EDU Factor
Commercial and Institutional Parcels 2.00 persons per 1,000 bldg. s.f. 0.47 EDUs per 1,000 bldg. s.f. 1.80 EDUs per acre Industrial Parcels 1.00 persons per 1,000 bldg. s.f. 0.23 EDUs per 1,000 bldg. s.f. 1.80 EDUs per acre Office Parcels 3.00 persons per 1,000 bldg. s.f. 0.70 EDUs per 1,000 bldg. s.f. 1.80 EDUs per acre Vacant Non-Residential N/A N/A 1.80 EDUs per acre
TABLE 3 - SERVICE POPULATION AND EDU FACTORS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Land Use Service Population EDU
Description Factor Factor
Single Family Residential Parcels 3.00 persons per parcel 1.00 EDU per parcel Single Family Residential + ADU Parcels 5.00 persons per parcel 1.67 EDU per parcel Condominium, Duet, Townhome Parcels 2.25 persons per parcel 0.75 EDU per parcel Multi-Family Residential Parcels 2.00 persons per residential unit 0.67 EDUs per residential unit Vacant Subdivided Single Family Residential Parcels N/A 0.30 EDUs per parcel Vacant Unsubdivided Residential Parcels N/A 1.80 EDUs per acre TABLE 2 - SERVICE POPULATION AND EDU FACTORS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY 1872

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19 Lighting components of the District assessment because those parcels do not receive a direct special benefit from City-maintained local street lighting. Parcels fronting City major roadways receive local street lighting special benefits and therefore are assigned EDUs for the applicable local street lighting benefit zone.

Well-maintained public street lighting provides an aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of the area, improved traffic circulation, reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss, and increased nighttime visibility resulting in enhanced safety in public areas. Public schools do not specially benefit from the enhanced aesthetic appeal conferred to other land use types because there is such an infrequent change in ownership for school property. Also, schools primarily function during the day and have lighting on campus so they do not receive the special benefits conferred to other land uses related to improved traffic circulation and nighttime visibility.

Therefore, public school properties receive a 75% reduction to the Improved Component of their EDU calculation for the Major Roadway Component, and the applicable Local Non-Decorative or Local Decorative Street Lighting component of the District assessment.

Parcels that correspond to the play areas associated with golf courses (including fairways, greens, and related open play areas) do not receive a special benefit from local street lighting improvements. These areas generally cannot be accessed from public streets with public street lighting and are typically set back from adjacent public streets. In addition, golf course play areas are primarily used during daylight hours and therefore do not receive the special benefits associated with nighttime visibility and enhanced safety provided by local street lighting improvements. Accordingly, parcels that correspond to the play area portions of a golf course are not assigned EDUs for the Local NonDecorative or Local Decorative Street Lighting components of the District assessment.

MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATES
A summary of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 EDUs and maximum assessment rates per EDU for each Benefit Zone using the assessment methodology described above is shown in Table 4 below.
1 Includes parcels within the Boulevard development that are assigned their proportional share of streetlights along Major Roadways under CFD 2017-1 and are not subject to the proposed District assessment, and the Camp Park parcels that are assigned their proportional share of streetlights along Major Roadways which is paid by the City.

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A - Major Roadway Streetlighting1 34,824 $17.00
B - Local Non-Decorative Streetlighting 19,102 $18.00
C - Local Decorative Streetlighting 7,137 $45.00
TABLE 4: SUMMARY OF EDUs AND MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATES
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20 A summary of Fiscal Year 2026-27 maximum assessments for each residential land use type and Benefit Zone are summarized in Table 5 below.

A summary of Fiscal Year 2026-27 maximum assessments for each non-residential land use type and Benefit Zone is summarized in Table 6 below.

Table 7 below provides a summary of the three (3) possible Fiscal Year 2026-27 maximum assessment scenarios for a developed single-family residential parcel in the City. The maximum assessments for developed single-family residential parcels range from $17 to $62 in Fiscal Year 2026-27.

ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS TO DISTRICT MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATES The maximum assessment rates described above will annually increase by three percent (3%) or by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the San Francisco Bay Region (All Urban Consumers) as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, whichever is greater.

APPEAL OF DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS
Any property owner claiming the amount or application of the District assessment is not correct may file a written notice of appeal with the City Public Works Director not later than one calendar year after having paid the District assessment that is disputed. The Public Works Director shall promptly review the appeal and, if necessary, meet with the property owner, consider written and oral evidence regarding the amount of the District assessment, and decide the appeal. If the Public Works Director’s decision requires the District assessment be modified or changed in favor of the property owner, a refund shall be made or an adjustment may be made to the next annual District assessment levy. Any dispute over the decision of the Public Works Director shall be referred to the City Council and the decision of the City Council shall be final.

Condominium, Vacant Subdivided Vacant
Benefit Zone Single Family Single Family + ADU Duet, and Multi-Family Single Family Unsubdivided Description Residential Residential Townhome Residential Residential Residential A - Major Roadway Streetlighting $17.00 per parcel $28.33 per parcel $12.75 per parcel $11.33 per unit $5.10 per parcel $30.60 per acre B - Local Non-Decorative Streetlighting $18.00 per parcel $30.00 per parcel $13.50 per parcel $12.00 per unit $5.40 per parcel $32.40 per acre C - Local Decorative Streetlighting $45.00 per parcel $75.00 per parcel $33.75 per parcel $30.00 per unit $13.50 per parcel $81.00 per acre TABLE 5: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATES BY RESIDENTIAL LAND USE TYPE Benefit Zone Assessment Commercial and Public Vacant
Description Component Institutional Schools Industrial Office Non-Residential Land Component $30.60 per acre $30.60 per acre $30.60 per acre $30.60 per acre $30.60 per acre Improved Component $7.93 per 1,000 bsf $1.98 per 1,000 bsf $3.97 per 1,000 bsf $11.90 per 1,000 bsf N/A Land Component $32.40 per acre $32.40 per acre $32.40 per acre $32.40 per acre $32.40 per acre Improved Component $8.40 per 1,000 bsf $2.10 per 1,000 bsf $4.20 per 1,000 bsf $12.60 per 1,000 bsf N/A Land Component $81.00 per acre $81.00 per acre $81.00 per acre $81.00 per acre $81.00 per acre Improved Component $21.00 per 1,000 bsf $5.25 per 1,000 bsf $10.50 per 1,000 bsf $31.50 per 1,000 bsf N/A TABLE 6: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATES BY NON-RESIDENTIAL LAND USE TYPE Non-residential Land Use Types
A - Major Roadway Streetlighting
B - Local Non-Decorative Roadway Streetlighting
C - Local Decorative Streetlighting
Benefit Zone A Benefit Zone B Benefit Zone C Total Maximum (Major Roadway (Local Non-Decorative (Local Decorative Assessment Scenario Street Lighting) Roadway Street Lighting) Roadway Street Lighting) Rate Property Fronting Non-Decorative Street Lighting $17.00 $18.00 $0.00 $35.00 Property Fronting Decorative Street Lighting $17.00 $0.00 $45.00 $62.00 Property Fronting Private Street Lighting $17.00 $0.00 $0.00 $17.00 TABLE 7: MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATE SCENARIOS PER SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCEL 1874

DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING SECTION II
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 PART E
21 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 2026-27.

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 Parcel Maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of land within the District.
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ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX A

BENEFIT DIAGRAM
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June 16, 2026
SB 343
Senate Bill 343 mandates supplemental materials
that have been received by the City Clerk’s office that relate to an agenda item after the agenda packets
have been distributed to the City Council be available
to the public.

The attached documents were received in the City
Clerk’s office after distribution of the June 16, 2026, Regular City Council meeting agenda packet.

Item 6.2
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 16, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT: Item 6.2: Engineer’s Reports and the Levy of Assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Districts 1983-2, 1986-1, 1997-1, and Proposed Street Light Assessment District 2026-1, and Proposition 218 Proceedings Related to the Proposed Formation of Street Lighting Assessment District 2026-1 At the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting, the City Council will conduct Proposition 218 Proceedings Related to the Proposed Formation of Street Lighting Assessment District (SLAD) 2026-1. The public hearing notice provided record owners of identified parcels located within the proposed SLAD 2026-1 district with ballots and specified the procedures for submitting written objections under AB 2257. To preserve the right to bring a judicial action alleging noncompliance with Proposition 218, written objections had to “[specify] the grounds for alleging that the proposed SLAD 2026-1 assessment does not comply with Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218).” Written objections were due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Because the June 12, 2026 objection deadline fell after the preparation of the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting Agenda packet, the objections received and the City’s responses to each were not included. The City received six written objections: five via email, and one by mail. Only two of the written objections specified grounds for alleging that the proposed SLAD 2026-1 does not comply with Article XIII D of the Constitution. The objections received and the City’s responses are presented here, in full, as Exhibits A through L. For ease of access, the two properly submitted objections and staff’s response to each are summarized below. Staff recommend that none of the six objections, individually or collectively, warrant clarification or a reduction to the proposed assessment, and that the City Council should proceed with the Proposition 218 ballot tabulation hearing as required under Section 4 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

Objection from Mr. Paul Stone, June 11, 2026 (Exhibit I) Mr. Stone objected to the proposed formation of SLAD 2026-1 on the grounds that it “gives special benefits to individual parcels which is prohibited by Article XIII D.” City Response (Exhibit J)
The City conducted a benefit analysis that reviewed the location, purpose, and utilization of the City’s street lighting improvements, identified the properties benefiting from those improvements both within and outside the City of Dublin, and allocated only the special benefits associated with 1879
the operation, maintenance, servicing, and replacement of the improvements to benefiting properties within SLAD 2026-1 as described below.

Major roadways in the City provide reliable access to all areas of the City and, therefore, confer a special and direct benefit to all properties within City limits. Without street lighting improvements along the City’s major roadways, properties throughout the City would experience reduced accessibility, diminished safety conditions, and decreased desirability. Accordingly, street lighting improvements located along major roadways provide a particular and distinct enhancement to the use, desirability, and value of properties within the City rather than a general enhancement to the public at large. The general benefits associated with vehicular flow-through traffic originating from areas outside the City and traveling through the City’s major roadway system to destinations outside the City were identified using publicly available mapping resources and are not assessed to properties.

Local neighborhood street lighting improvements provide increased illumination for ingress and egress, enhanced security conditions, and protection of property within neighborhoods.

Accordingly, street lighting improvements located along neighborhood streets provide a particular and distinct enhancement to the use, enjoyment, and value of properties within those neighborhoods rather than a general enhancement to the public at large. Neighborhood streets primarily serve adjacent and nearby properties, and the general benefits associated with incidental vehicular traffic entering a neighborhood due to unusual traffic conditions or an inadvertent turn are not assessed to properties.

Because general benefits to the public at large were separated from special benefits conferred upon property as required by Article XIIID of the California Constitution, the objection does not result in any amendments to the proposed assessments for SLAD 2026-1.

Objection from Ms. Linda C. Klein on behalf of Trumark Homes, June 11, 2026 (Exhibit K) Trumark Homes objected to the proposed formation of SLAD 2026-1 on the grounds that “[t]he City failed to provide the Notice and ballot to the record owner of each parcel to which SLAD 2026-1 will apply.”
City Response (Exhibit L)
The Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (the “Act”) (Gov. Code, § 53750 et seq.) defines an “identified parcel” as “a parcel of real property that an agency has identified as having a special benefit conferred upon it and upon which a proposed assessment is to be imposed . . .” and a “record owner” is “the owner of a parcel whose name and address appears on the last equalized secured property tax assessment roll. . . .” (Gov. Code, § 53750, subds. (g), (j).) Accordingly, the City mailed the required notice and ballots to the record owners of the identified parcels in the proposed SLAD 2026-1 on April 24, 2026 as shown on the last equalized secured assessment roll of Alameda County. Because Trumark Homes’s objection did not identify any Proposition 218 procedural defect, the objection does not result in any amendment to procedures for considering the proposed SLAD 2026-1.

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Exhibits:

A: Submission 1 – Received by Mail (5/4/2026)
B: Mailed Response to Submission 1
C: Submission 2 – Received by Email (5/14/2026)
D: Emailed Response to Submission 2
E: Submission 3 – Received by Email (5/21/2026)
F: Emailed Response to Submission 3
G: Submission 4 – Received by Email (6/11/2026)
H: Emailed Response to Submission 4
I: Submission 5 – Received by Email (6/11/2026)
J: Emailed Response to Submission 5
K: Submission 6 – Received by Email (6/11/2026)
L: Emailed Response to Submission 6
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2 The California Constitution Article XIIIC, stipulates that the election to impose or increase taxes be consolidated with regularly scheduled general elections for members of the governing body. § 2(b)
Public property schools, parks etc are not to be excluded from assessment unless it can be demonstrated conclusively that those parcels receive no special benefit.

The district must ensure no property owner's assessment is greater than the cost to provide the service, this is not shown by any data submitted to the owners, or available from the district. The local government can't just consolidate districts for ease.

The local government says that the assessment will be based on 3 frontage types, A,B & C, yet Tables 1 & 2 have 19 different assessments. There is no frontage difference between a single family residential & a single family+ADU residential, "frontage" is not the criteria used. Large non residential land use types should be assessed similar to parcels within a hoa. Large parcels ie Target have their own parking lot lights, they pay for, yet they are paying 6-7 times a single family pays, yet their parcels may have an equal street frontage to 4-5 single family parcels.

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Brad Olson
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Exhibit I
Submission 5 - Received by Email (6/11/2026)
Paul Stone
Thursday, June 11, 2026 4:54 PM
Dublin Streetliqhts
objection
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Street lights benefit everyone who uses the streets, including commuters, visitors, shoppers, delivery drivers, and the general public. The primary benefit is public safety and traffic safety, which are general governmental benefits rather than special benefits to individual parcels.

I contend that slad 2026-1 gives special benefits to individual parcels which is prohibited by Article XIII D.

Paul Stone
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1 Brad Olson
From: Dublin Streetlights
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 11:09 AM
To: 'Paul Stone'
Subject: RE: objection
Hello Paul,
The City conducted a benefit analysis that reviewed the location, purpose, and utilization of the City’s street lighting improvements, identified the properties benefiting from those improvements both within and outside the City of Dublin, and allocated only the special benefits associated with the operation, maintenance, servicing, and replacement of the improvements to benefiting properties within SLAD 2026-1 as described below.

Major roadways in the City provide reliable access to all areas of the City and, therefore, confer a special and direct benefit to all properties within City limits. Without street lighting improvements along the City’s major roadways, properties throughout the City would experience reduced accessibility, diminished safety conditions, and decreased desirability. Accordingly, street lighting improvements located along major roadways provide a particular and distinct enhancement to the use, desirability, and value of properties within the City rather than a general enhancement to the public at large. The general benefits associated with vehicular flow-through traffic originating from areas outside the City and traveling through the City’s major roadway system to destinations outside the City were identified using publicly available mapping resources and are not assessed to properties.

Local neighborhood street lighting improvements provide increased illumination for ingress and egress, enhanced security conditions, and protection of property within neighborhoods. Accordingly, street lighting improvements located along neighborhood streets provide a particular and distinct enhancement to the use, enjoyment, and value of properties within those neighborhoods rather than a general enhancement to the public at large. Neighborhood streets primarily serve adjacent and nearby properties, and the general benefits associated with incidental vehicular traffic entering a neighborhood due to unusual traffic conditions or an inadvertent turn are not assessed to properties.

Because general benefits to the public at large were separated from special benefits conferred upon property as required by Article XIIID of the California Constitution, the objection does not result in any amendments to the proposed assessments for SLAD 2026-1.

Best,
Brad Olson
925-556-4549
[email protected]
From: Paul Stone
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2026 4:54 PM
To: Dublin Streetlights <[email protected]> Subject: objection
Exhibit J
Emailed Response to Submission 5
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Dublin City Clerk
June 11, 2026