Agenda Item No: R.2
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: July 1, 2025
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: David Gassaway, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolutions 2025 -127 Through 2025 -144 PW Approving Fiscal Year 2025 -2026 Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District Budgets and Assessments
Approving the Fiscal Year 202 5-2026 Engineer’s Reports, Confirming the Fiscal Year 202 5-2026 Diagrams and Assessments, and Ordering the Fiscal Year 202 5-2026 Improvements for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1 – Gateway, No. 3 – Waterman Highlands, No. 5 – Smith Ranch, No. 6 – Peppertree, No. 7 – Rolling Hills, No. 8 – Kolob Estates, No. 10 – Southbrook, No. 11 – Paradise Valley North, No. 12 – Downtown Business District, No. 13 – North Cordelia, No. 14 – Woodlake, No. 15 – Gold Ridge, No. 16 – Creekside at Cordelia, No. 17 – Chadbourne-Beck-Cordelia, No. 18 – Gold Ridge Park, No. 19 – Corporate Commons, No. 2023-1 (Gateway), and No. 2023-11 (Paradise Valley)
Funding Source: Various Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District Funds
Contact: Chris Lewis, (707) 428-7089
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Hold public hearing and adopt resolutions.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
The adoption of these resolutions will approve the fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026 engineer’s reports, confirm the FY 2025-2026 diagrams and assessments, and order the FY 2025-2026 improvements for 18 landscaping and lighting maintenance districts (LLMDs).
DISCUSSION
The City formed these special districts under the State of California Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, California Streets and Highways Code Section 22500, et seq., to provide a funding source for maintaining the landscaping and lighting improvements within th e various development areas.
On June 3, 2025 , the City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 2025-80 through 2025-97 granting preliminary approval of the FY 202 5-2026 engineer’s reports, declaring intention to order the levy and collection of assessments, and providing notice of a public hearing for all 18 Districts.
The public hearing w as set for Ju ly 1, 202 5, where all interested persons would be given an opportunity to hear and be heard regarding protests and objections to the levy and collection of the proposed assessments against lots or parcels of real property within the districts for FY 2025- 2026. A notice of the public hearing was published on June 15, 2025, at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
Annual assessment amounts for each district are subject to the provisions of Proposition 218 (Prop 218) and must be set at or below (1) the assessment amount or range adopted at the time the district was formed, (2) the assessment amount or range adopted after the district was formed, but prior to the passage o f Prop218 in 1996, or (3) the assessment amount or range adopted in accordance with Prop 218 proceedings, including applicable Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments. The following summaries describe the proposed FY 2025 -2026 budgets, annual assessments, and any proposed rate adjustments for each district.
LLMD No. 1 – Gateway:
Landscaping and lighting maintenance services in the Gateway area were provided by LLMD No. 1 – Gateway from 1984 through June 30, 2023. However, due to the increased cost of services over time and the fixed maximum assessment rates, the revenue collected under this district was no longer sufficient to adequately fund the required services.
In FY 2022-2023, the council adopted Resolution No. 2022-210 authorizing a $165,000 loan from the Intergovernmental Loan Fund to the district. The loan was intended to minimize the disruption of services while a community engagement and Prop 218 balloting process was carried out to form a replacement district wit h higher assessment rates. The loan is repayable over five years in equal annual installments beginning in FY 2023-2024 and does not bear interest.
In June 2023, in the absence of a majority protest, the council formed LLMD No. 2023 -1 (Gateway) to replac e LLMD No. 1 – Gateway, beginning July 1, 2023. The City will continue to collect assessments under LLMD No. 1 – Gateway and utilize the district’s available cash balance to pay the annual loan installments through FY 2027 -2028. The council may consider th e dissolution of this district in FY 2028-2029.
The total FY 2025-2026 assessment levy for the Gateway district is proposed at $18,200, which is a 30% increase from the total FY 2024 -2025 assessment levy of $14,000. The increase to assessment levies is required to cover City staff administrative costs, which were not previously charged in FY 2024-2025. Assessment rates for each parcel vary depending on parcel size and are below the maximum allowable rates established in 1995.
The budget for this district includes the third annual loan payment and applicable administrative costs. The total proposed revenue is $18,796, which includes assessments of $18,200 and interest of $596. There will be no operations or maintenance services provided under this district.
Based on the five-year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the Gateway district will have sufficient revenue and cash balance to cover all loan payments and necessary expenditures through FY 2029-2030.
LMD No. 3 – Waterman Highlands:
Landscaping maintenance services in the Waterman area have been provided by LMD No. 3 – Waterman Highlands since 1987. However, due to the increased cost of services over time and the fixed maximum assessment rates, the revenue collected under this distr ict was no longer sufficient to adequately fund the required services.
In FY 2022-2023, the council adopted Resolution No. 2022 -211 authorizing a $28,000 loan from the Intergovernmental Loan Fund to the district. The purpose of the loan was to minimize the disruption of services while a community engagement and Prop 218 balloting process was carried out to form a replacement district with higher assessment rates. The loan is repayable over five years in equal annual installments beginning in FY 2023-2024 and does not bear interest.
In June 2023, a majority protest against th e formation of a replacement district was filed by the Waterman Highlands property owners, and the council abandoned the formation proceedings.
The City will continue to collect assessments and provide limited services under LMD No. 3 – Waterman Highlands.
The FY 2025-2026 assessment levy for the Waterman Highlands district is proposed to remain at the FY 2024 -2025 rate of $195 per parcel. The proposed assessment levy is the maximum rate allowable by the district’s adopted assessment range established in 1996.
The budget for this district includes operations, maintenance, administration, and the third of five annual loan repayments of $5,600. The total proposed revenue for this district is $59,313, which includes assessments of $47,190, a General Fund co ntribution of $11,662, and interest of $461. There are no special projects planned for this district.
Based on the five -year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the Waterman Highlands district will have sufficient revenue and cash balan ce to cover all required loan payments through FY 2027 -2028. However, due to rising administrative costs, fixed maximum assessment rates, and a depleted cash reserve, the district’s available budget for operating expenses is projected to have an average annual decrease of 12% from FY 2026-2027 through FY 2029-2030.
The decrease in the available budget, along with the diminishing purchasing power over time due to inflation, will result in a decrease in the quantity and quality of services.
LLMD No. 5 – Smith Ranch:
Landscaping and lighting maintenance services in the Smith Ranch (also known as Rancho Solano) area have been provided by LLMD No. 5 – Smith Ranch since 1987. However, due to the increased cost of services over time, the revenue collected under this district was no longer sufficient to adequately fund the required services.
In FY 2022 -2023, the City conducted a community engagement and Pro 218 process to form a replacement district with higher assessment rates. In June 2023, the Smith Ranch pr operty owners filed a majority protest against the formation of a replacement district, and the council abandoned the formation proceedings. The City will continue to collect assessments and provide limited services under LLMD No. 5—Smith Ranch.
The FY 2025-2026 assessment levy for the Smith Ranch district is proposed to increase from the FY 2024-2025 rate of $723.79 per parcel to $740.43 per parcel. The proposed assessment levy is the maximum rate allowable by the district’s adopted assessment range, whi ch was established in 1999 and is adjusted each year by the October SF-Oakland-Hayward Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers CPI.
The budget for this district includes operations, maintenance, and administration. The total proposed revenue for this district is $927,116, which includes assessments of $888,516, a General Fund contribution of $35,373 and interest of $3,227. Special projects for this district include landscaping renovation near the security guard building on Rancho Solano Parkway and vario us irrigation repairs.
Based on the five -year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the Smith Ranch district requires assessments to be levied at maximum rates and must supplement its annual revenue with an average of $29,000 from the rese rve fund balance each year to cover all necessary expenses through FY 2029 -2030. The reserve fund balance is projected to decrease from $322,736 in FY 2025-2026 to $179,469 in FY 2029-2030 (approximately 44%).
LMD No. 6 – Peppertree:
Landscaping maintenance services in the Peppertree area have been provided by LMD No. 6 – Peppertree since 1987. Due to the increased cost of services over time and the fixed maximum assessment rates, the revenue collected under this district was no longer sufficient to adequately fund the required services.
In FY 2022-2023, the council adopted Resolution No. 2022 -212 authorizing a $28,000 loan from the Intergovernmental Loan Fund to the district. The loan was intended to minimize the disruption of services while a communit y engagement and Prop 218 balloting process were carried out to form a replacement district with higher assessment rates. The loan is repayable over five years in equal annual installments beginning in FY 2023-2024 and does not bear interest.
In June 2023, the Peppertree property owners filed a majority protest against the formation of a replacement district, and the council abandoned the formation proceedings. The City will continue to collect assessments and provide limited services under LMD No. 6—Peppertree.
The FY 2025 -2026 assessment levy for the Peppertree district is proposed to remain at the FY 2024-2025 rate of $60 per parcel. The proposed assessment levy is the maximum rate allowable by the district’s adopted assessment range established in 1996.
The budget for this district includes operations, maintenance, administration, and the third of five annual loan repayments of $5,600. The total proposed revenue for this district is $28,725, which includes assessments of $28,320 and inter est of $405. There are no special projects planned for this district.
Based on the five -year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the Peppertree district will have sufficient revenue and cash balance to cover all required loan payments through FY 2027 -2028. However, due to the fixed maximum assessment rates, the district must supplement its annual revenue with an average of over $4,000 from the reserve cash balance each year to cover all necessary expenses through FY 2029 -2030. The reserv e cash balance is projected to decrease from $40,446 in FY 2025 -2026 to $3,032 in FY 2029 -2030 (approximately 93%).
The district’s revenue and existing cash balance will allow the budget to remain relatively stable through FY 2029 -2030, but the quantity a nd quality of services will decrease as the district’s purchasing power diminishes over time due to inflation.
LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills:
Landscaping and lighting maintenance services in the Rolling Hills area have been provided by LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills since 1988. However, due to the increased cost of services over time and the fixed maximum assessment rates, the revenue collected under this district was no longer sufficient to adequately fund the required services.
In FY 2021-2022, the council adopted Resolution No. 2022-97 authorizing a $410,000 loan from the Intergovernmental Loan Fund to the district. The purpose of the loan was to minimize the disruption of services while a community engagement and Prop 218 balloting process was carried out to form a replacement district with higher assessment rates. The loan is repayable over five years in equal annual installments beginning in FY 2023-2024 and does not bear interest.
In June 2023, the Rolling Hills property owners filed a majority protest against the formation of a replacement district, and the council abandoned the formation proceedings. The City will continue to collect assessments and provide limited services under LLMD No. 7—Rolling Hills.
The FY 2025 -2026 assessment levy for the Rol ling Hills district is proposed to remain at the FY 2024-2025 rates of $300 per parcel in the Rolling Hills development and $250 per parcel in the Serpas Ranch development. The assessments for commercial properties at the intersection of Hilborn Road and Lyon Road are proposed to increase by the October SF-Oakland-Hayward Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers CPI. These proposed assessment levies are the maximum rates allowable by the district’s adopted assessment ranges.
The budget for this district in cludes operations, maintenance, administration, and the third of five annual loan repayments of $82,000. The total proposed revenue for this district is $356,115, which includes assessments of $319,425, a General Fund contribution of $35,374, and interest of $1,316. There are no special projects planned for this district.
Based on the five -year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the Rolling Hills district budget for operating expenses will be reduced from $298,728 (as budgeted in FY 202 4- 2025) to $269,000 over the next three fiscal years to cover all required loan payments through FY 2027 -2028. Additionally, revenues will be supplemented with the district’s reserve cash balance over the next five years. The reserve cash balance is projected to decrease from $131,589 in FY 2025-2026 to $10,223 in FY 2029-2030 (approximately 92%).
LLMD No. 8 – Kolob Estates:
Landscaping and lighting maintenance services in the Kolob area have been provided by LLMD No. 8 – Kolob Estates since 1989. Due to the increased cost of services over time and the district’s fixed maximum assessment rates, the revenue collected under this district was no longer sufficient to adequately fund the required services.
In FY 2022-2023, the City conducted a community enga gement and Prop 218 process to form a replacement district with higher assessment rates. In June 2023, a majority protest against the formation of a replacement district was filed by the Kolob Estates property owners, and the council abandoned the formation proceedings. The City will continue to collect assessments and provide limited services under LLMD No. 8 – Kolob Estates.
The FY 2025 -2026 assessment levy for the Kolob district is proposed to remain at the FY 2024 - 2025 rate of $400 per parcel. The proposed assessment levy is the maximum allowable rate by the district’s adopted assessment range established in 1994.
The budg et for this district includes operations, maintenance, and administration. The total proposed revenue for this district is $53,703, which includes assessments of $52,000, a General Fund contribution of $1,040, and interest of $663. There are no special projects planned for this district.
Based on the five -year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the Kolob district must supplement its annual revenue with an average of $12,500 from the reserve fund balance each year to cover all necessary expenses through FY 2029 -2030. The reserve cash balance is projected to decrease from $66,250 in FY 2025 -2026 to $3,350 in FY 2029 -2030 (approximately 95%).
The district’s revenue and existing cash balance will allow the budget to remain relatively stable through FY 2029 -2030, but the quantity and quality of services will decrease as the district’s purchasing power diminishes over time due to inflation.
LLMD No. 10 – Southbrook:
Landscaping and lighting maintenance services in the Southbrook area have been provided by LLMD No. 10 – Southbrook since 1989.
The FY 2025 -2026 assessment levies for the Southbrook district are proposed to increase from the FY 2024-2025 rates as shown in Section 4 of the proposed Engineer’s Report. The proposed assessments do not exceed the maximum allowable rates adopted by the district.
The maximum assessment rates for parcels included in the original district formation are adjusted each year by the October SF -Oakland-Hayward Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers CPI, and the maximum assessment rates for parcels included in Annexation Nos. 1 -10 are adjusted each year by the October SF-Oakland-Hayward All Urban Consumers CPI.
The budget for this district includes operations, maintenance, and administration. The total proposed revenue for this district is $740,358, which includes assessments of $733,212, General Fund contributions of $4,458, and interest of $2,689. There are no special projects planned for this district.
Based on the five -year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the Southbrook district will require assessments to be levied at maximum rates through FY 2029-2030 to provide all required services and achieve the appropriate cash (65%) and repair (25%) reserve balances as described in Resolution No. 1991-213b.
LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley North:
Landscaping and lighting maintenance services in the Paradise Valley area were provided by LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley North from 1989 through June 30, 2023. Due to the increased cost of services over time and the fixed maximum assessment rates, the revenue collected under this district was no longer sufficient to adequately fund the required services.
In FY 2021-2022, the council adopted Resolution No. 2022 -98 authorizing a $175,000 loan from the I ntergovernmental Loan Fund to the district. The loan was intended to minimize the disruption of services while a community engagement and prop 218 balloting process was carried out to form a replacement district with higher assessment rates. The loan is re payable over five years in equal annual installments beginning in FY 2023-2024 and does not bear interest.
In June 2023, in the absence of a majority protest, the council formed LLMD No. 2023 -11 (Paradise Valley) to replace LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley North, beginning July 1, 2023. The city will continue to collect assessments under LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley North and utilize the district’s available fund balance to pay the annual loan installments through FY 2027 -2028. The council may consider the dissolution of this district in FY 2028-2029.
The FY 2025-2026 assessment levy for the Paradise Valley North district is proposed to increase from the FY 2024 -2025 rate of $14.66 per unit to $16.86 per unit. The increase to assessment levies is required to cover city staff administrative costs, which were not previously charged in FY 2024-2025. The proposed assessment levy does not exceed the maximum rate allowable by the district’s adopted assessment range established in 1995.
The budget for this district includes a third of five annual loan repaymen ts of $35,000 and applicable administrative costs. The total proposed revenue is $23,520, which includes assessments of $22,998 and interest of $522. There will be no operations or maintenance services provided under this district.
Based on the five-year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the Paradise Valley North district will have sufficient revenue and cash balance to cover all necessary expenditures and loan payments through FY 2027-2028.
LLMD No. 12 – Downtown Business District:
Landscaping and lighting maintenance services in the Downtown area have been provided by LLMD No. 12 – Downtown Business District since 1991. Due to the increased cost of services over time and the fixed maximum assessment rates, the revenue collected under this district was no longer sufficient to adequately fund the required services.
In FY 2022-2023, the council adopted Resolution No. 2022 -213 authorizing a $40,000 loan from the Intergovernmental Loan Fund to the district. The purpose of the loan was to minimize the disruption of services while a community engagement and prop 218 balloting process was carried out to form a replacement district with higher assessment rates. The loan is repayable over five years in equal annual installments beginning in FY 2023-2024 and does not bear interest.
In June 2023, a majority protest against the formation of a replacement district was filed by the Downtown Business District property owners, and the council abandoned the formation proceedings. The City will continu e to collect assessments and provide limited services under LLMD No. 12 – Downtown Business District.
The FY 2025-2026 assessment levies for the Downtown Business District are proposed to remain at the amounts levied in FY 2024 -2025. The proposed assessm ent levies for individual parcels vary by parcel size and are the maximum rates allowable by the district’s adopted assessment range established in 1997.
The budget includes operations, maintenance, administration, and the third of five annual loan repayments of $8,000. The total proposed revenue for this district is $62,269, which includes assessments of $62,020 and interest of $2 49. There are no special projects planned for this district.
Based on the five -year budget projections included in the Engin eer’s Report, the Downtown Business District will have sufficient revenue and cash balance to cover all required loan payments through FY 2027 -2028. However, due to the district’s fixed maximum assessment rates, the district must supplement its annual reve nue with an average of over $5,000 from the reserve cash balance each year to cover all necessary expenses through FY 2029 -2030. The reserve cash balance is projected to deplete from $49,982 in FY 2025 -2026 to $730 in FY 2029 - 2030.
The district’s revenue and existing cash balance will allow the budget for operating expenses to remain relatively stable through FY 2029 -2030, but the quantity and quality of services will decrease as the district’s purchasing power diminishes over time due to inflation.
LLMD No. 13 – North Cordelia:
Landscaping and lighting maintenance services in the North Cordelia area have been provided by LLMD No. 13 – North Cordelia since 1990. However, due to the increased cost of services over time and the fixed maximum assessment rates in the majority of the district, the revenue collected under this district was no longer sufficient to adequately fund the required services.
In FY 2021-2022, the council adopted Resolution No. 2022-299 authorizing a $151,000 loan from the Intergovernmental Loan Fund to the district. The purpose of the loan was to minimize the disruption of services while a community engagement and prop 218 balloting process was carried out to form a replacement district with higher assessment rates. The loan is repayable over five years in equal annual installments beginning in FY 2023-2024 and does not bear interest.
In June 2023, a majority protest against the formation of a replacem ent district was filed by the North Cordelia property owners, and the council abandoned the formation proceedings. The City will continue to collect assessments and provide limited services under LLMD No. 13 – North Cordelia.
The FY 2025-2026 assessment levies for the North Cordelia district are proposed to increase from the FY 2024-2025 rates as shown in Section 4 of the proposed Engineer’s Report. The proposed assessment levies do not exceed maximum rates adopted by the district.
The maximum assessment rates for parcels included in the original district formation were not approved with an annual CPI adjustment, however the maximum assessment rates for parcels included in Annexation Nos. 1-3 are adjusted each year by the October SF -Oakland-Hayward All Urban Consumers CPI.
The budget includes operations, maintenance, administration, and the third of five annual loan repayments of $30,200. The total proposed revenue for this district is $ 672,996, which includes assessments of $641,771, a General Fund contribution of $30,172, and interest of $1,054. There are no special projects planned for this district.
Based on the five-year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the North Cordelia district will have sufficient revenue and cash balance to cover all required loan payments through FY 2027-2028. However, the reserve cash balance is projected to decrease from $105,390 in FY 2025-2026 to $11,028 in FY 2029-2030 (approximately 88%).
The district’s revenue and existing cash balance will allow inc remental increases to the budget for operating expenses through FY 2029 -2030, but the quantity and quality of services will decrease as the district’s purchasing power diminishes over time due to inflation.
LLMD No. 14 – Woodlake:
Landscaping and lightin g maintenance services in the Woodlake area have been provided by LLMD No. 14 - Woodlake since 2001.
The FY 2025-2026 assessment levies for the Woodlake district are proposed to increase from the FY 2024 -2025 rates as shown in Section 4 of the proposed En gineer’s Report. The proposed assessment levies do not exceed the maximum rates adopted by the district. All maximum assessment rates are adjusted each year by the October SF -Oakland-Hayward All Urban Consumers CPI.
The budget includes operations, mainten ance, and administration. The total proposed revenue for this district is $427,748, which includes assessments of $389,443, a General Fund contribution of $25,770, and interest of $12,535. There are no special projects planned for this district.
Based on the five -year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the Woodlake district will require assessment levies to be increased approximately 7% each year to provide all required services and maintain the appropriate cash (65%) and repair (25%) reserve balances as described in Resolution No. 1991-213b. Notwithstanding the annual increase, future assessment levies will be at or below the maximum allowable rate.
LLMD No. 15 – Gold Ridge:
Landscaping and lighting maintenance services in the Gold Ridg e area have been provided by LLMD No. 15 – Gold Ridge since 2001.
The FY 2025-2026 assessment levies for the Gold Ridge district are proposed to increase from the FY 2024-2025 rates as shown in Section 4 of the proposed Engineer’s Report. The FY 2025 -2026 assessment levies include an administrative adjustment from FY 2024 -2025. The FY 2024 -2025 maximum assessment rate for parcels in Annexation No. 1 was calculated based on an estimated CPI of 5% instead of the actual CPI of 2.4%. Since assessment levies for each parcel are based on a proportionate share of the total district budget, all parcels were affected. The corrected calculations result in a 1% or less assessment levy adjustment to each parcel in FY 2025-2026.
The proposed assessment levies do not e xceed the maximum rates adopted by the district. All maximum assessment rates are adjusted each year by the October SF -Oakland-Hayward All Urban Consumers CPI.
The budget includes operations, maintenance, and administration. The total proposed revenue for this district is $555,046, which includes assessments of $524,631, a General Fund contribution of $20,395, and interest of $10,019. Special projects planned for this district include landscape renovation and repair.
Based on the five -year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the Gold Ridge district will require assessment levies to be increased approximately 7% each year from FY 2026- 2027 through FY 2029 -2030 to provide all required services and maintain the appropriate cash (65%) and repair (25%) reserve balances as described in Resolution No. 1991 -213b.
Notwithstanding the annual increase, future assessment levies will be at or below the maximum allowable rate.
LLMD No. 16 – Creekside at Cordelia:
Landscaping and lighting maint enance services in the Creekside area have been provided by LLMD No. 16 – Creekside at Cordelia since 2003.
The proposed FY 2025-2026 assessment levies for the Creekside at Cordelia district are proposed as follows: levies for parcels in the Enclave at Red Top development is proposed to increase from the FY 2024-2025 rate of $395.71 per unit to $405.20 per unit; and levies for parcels in all other subdivisions are proposed to increase from the FY 2024 -2025 rate of $398.62 per parcel to $408.18 per parcel.
The proposed assessment levies are the maximum rates adopted by the district. All maximum rates are adjusted each year by the October SF-Oakland-Hayward All Urban Consumers CPI.
The budget for this district includes operations, maintenance, and administration. The total proposed revenue for this district is $92,950, which includes assessments of $84,106, General Fund contributions of $8,555, and interest of $290. There are no special projects planned for this district.
Based on the five -year budget pr ojections included in the Engineer’s Report, the Creekside at Cordelia district will require assessments to be levied at maximum rates through FY 2029 -2030 to provide all required services and achieve the appropriate cash (65%) and repair (25%) reserve balances as described in Resolution No. 1991-213b.
LLMD No. 17 – Chadbourne-Beck-Cordelia (CBC):
Landscaping and lighting maintenance services in the commercial area between Chadbourne Road, Beck Avenue, and Cordelia Road have been provided by LLMD No. 17 – CBC since 2003.
The total FY 2025-2026 assessment levy for the CBC district is proposed at $306,927, which is a 9% increase from the total FY 2024-2025 assessment levy of $281,585. Assessment rates for each parcel vary depending on parcel size and are below the maximum allowable rate for each parcel established in 2003. All maximum rates are adjusted each year by the October SF -Oakland- Hayward All Urban Consumers CPI.
The budget for this district includes operations, maintenance, and administration. The total proposed revenue for this district is $314,026, which includes assessments of $306,927 and interest of $7,099. There are no special projects planned for this district.
Based on the five-year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the CBC district will require assessment levies to be increased approximately 9% each year through FY 2029-2030 to provide all required services and achieve the appropriate cash (65%) and repair (25%) reserve balances as described in Resolution No. 1991-213b. Notwithstanding the annual increase, future assessment levies will be at or below the maximum allowable rates.
LLMD No. 18 – Gold Ridge Park:
Landscaping and lighting maintenance services at the Gary Falati Park (also known as the Gold Ridge Park) have been provided by LLMD No. 18 – Gold Ridge Park since 2008.
The FY 2025 -2026 assessment levies for the Gold Ridge Park district are proposed to decrease from the FY 2024 -2025 rates as shown in Section 4 of the proposed Engineer’s Report. The proposed assessment levies do not exceed maximum rates adopted by the district. All maximum assessment rates are adjusted each year by the October SF -Oakland-Hayward All Urban Consumers CPI.
The budget includes operations, maintenance, and administration. The total pro posed revenue for this district is $118,273, which includes assessments of $95,684, a General Fund contribution of $18,265, and interest of $4,324. There are no special projects planned for this district.
Based on the five -year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the assessment levies for the Gold Ridge Park district will remain the same each year through FY 2029-2030. The district will continue to supplement revenue with the existing fund balance reserves to achieve the appropriate cash (65%) and repair (25%) reserve balances as described in Resolution No. 1991-213b.
LLMD No. 19 – Corporate Commons:
Landscaping and lighting maintenance services in the area near Suisun Valley Road and Business Center Drive have been provided by LLMD No. 19 – Corporate Commons since 2003.
The total FY 2025 -2026 assessment levy for the Corporate Commons district is proposed to remain at the same total assessments levied in FY 2024 -2025. Assessment rates for each parcel vary depending on parcel size and are below the maximum allowable rate for each parcel established in 2010. All maximum assessment rates are adjusted each year by the October SF - Oakland-Hayward All Urban Consumers CPI.
The budget for this d istrict includes operations, maintenance, and administration. The total proposed revenue for this district is $129,548, which includes assessments of $127,192, and interest of $2,356. There are no special projects planned for this district.
Based on the f ive-year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the Corporate Commons district will require an average annual increase of 17% to the assessments levied (beginning in FY 2026 -2027) to provide all required services and achieve the appropriate cash (65%) and repair (25%) reserve balances as described in Resolution No. 1991-213b.
LLMD No. 2023-1 (Gateway):
Landscaping and lighting maintenance services in the Solano Mall and surrounding commercial area have been provided by LLMD No. 2023-1 (Gateway) since 2023. This district was established to replace LLMD No. 1 – Gateway.
The total FY 2025 -2026 assessment levy for the new Gateway district is proposed at $349,059, which is a less than 1% increase from the total FY 2024 -2025 assessment levy of $ 346,288.
Assessment rates for each parcel vary depending on multiple factors, as described in Sections 2- 6 of the proposed Engineer’s Report, and are below the maximum allowable rates established in 2023. All maximum assessment rates are adjusted each year by the February SF -Oakland- Hayward All Urban Consumers CPI, not to exceed 3%.
The budget for this district includes operations, maintenance, and administration. The total proposed revenue for this district is $441,160, which includes assessments of $349,059, a General Fund contribution of $89,670, and interest of $2,431. There are no special projects planned for this district.
Based on the five -year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the new Gateway district will require an average annual increase of 3% to the assessments levied through FY 2029- 2030 to provide all required services and achieve the appropriate cash (65%) and repair (25%) reserve balances as described in Resolution No. 1991-213b.
LLMD No. 2023-11 (Paradise Valley):
Landscaping and lighting maintenance services in the Paradise Valley area have been provided by LLMD No. 2023-11 (Paradise Valley) since 2023. This district was established to replace LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley North.
The total FY 2025 -2026 assessment lev y for the new Paradise Valley district is proposed at $571,332, which is an approximate 1% decrease from the total FY 2024-2025 assessment levy of $577,679. Assessment rates for each parcel vary depending on multiple factors , as described in Sections 2-6 of the proposed Engineer’s Report, and are below the maximum allowable rates established in 2023. All maximum assessment rates are adjusted each year by the February SF - Oakland-Hayward All Urban Consumers CPI, not to exceed 3%.
The budget for this distric t includes operations, maintenance, and administration. The total proposed revenue for this district is $764,141, which includes assessments of $571,332, a General Fund contribution of $190,867, and interest of $1,942. There are no special projects planned for this district.
Based on the five -year budget projections included in the Engineer’s Report, the new Paradise Valley district will require an average annual increase of 3% to the assessments levied through FY 2029-2030 to provide all required services and achieve the appropriate cash (65%) and repair (25%) reserve balances as described in Resolution No. 1991-213b.
The adoption of these resolutions will approve the FY 2025-2026 engineer’s reports, confirm the diagrams and assessments, and order the levy and collection of assessments for FY 202 5-2026 for the 18 LLMDs.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total proposed FY 2025 -2026 revenue for all 18 LLMDs is $5,785,804, which includes assessments of $5,262,025, General Fund (Fund 101) contributions of $471,601, and interest of $52,178. The City’s General Fund contributions cover a portion of the costs for street lighting, arterial landscaping, and irrigation, which have been determined to be a general public benefit rather than a special benefit to the district property owners.
PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
If the council has any questions regarding the adoption of these resolutions, the public hearing may be continued, and this item may be rescheduled until the next council meeting to allow staff time to provide the necessary supporting documentation. However, not approving these resolutions will prevent the City from collecting assessments for the 2025-2026 tax year.
COORDINATED WITH
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STAFF CONTACT
Chris Lewis, Sr. Management Analyst
(707) 428-7089
[email protected]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 2: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 1 - Gateway Attachment 3: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 1 - Gateway Attachment 4: Proposed Resolution - LMD No. 3 - Waterman Highlands Attachment 5: Proposed Engineer's Report - LMD No. 3 - Waterman Highlands Attachment 6: Proposed Resolution- LLMD No. 5- Smith Ranch Attachment 7: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 5 - Smith Ranch Attachment 8: Proposed Resolution - LMD No. 6 - Peppertree Attachment 9: Proposed Engineer's Report - LMD No. 6 - Peppertree Attachment 10: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 7 - Rolling Hills Attachment 11: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 7 - Rolling Hills Attachment 12: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 8 - Kolob Estates Attachment 13: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 8 - Kolob Estates Attachment 14: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 10 - Southbrook Attachment 15: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 10 - Southbrook Attachment 16: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 11 - Paradise Valley North Attachment 17: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 11 - Paradise Valley North Attachment 18: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 12 - Downtown Business District Attachment 19: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 12 - Downtown Business District Attachment 20: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 13 - North Cordelia Attachment 21: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 13 - North Cordelia Attachment 22: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 14 -Woodlake Attachment 23: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 14 - Woodlake Attachment 24: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 15 - Gold Ridge Attachment 25: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 15 - Gold Ridge Attachment 26: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 16 - Creekside at Cordelia Attachment 27: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 16 - Creekside at Cordelia Attachment 28: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 17 – CBC
Attachment 29: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 17 - CBC Attachment 30: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 18 - Gold Ridge Park Attachment 31: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 18 - Gold Ridge Park Attachment 32: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 19 - Corporate Commons Attachment 33: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 19 - Corporate Commons Attachment 34: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 2023-1 (Gateway) Attachment 35: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 2023-1 (Gateway) Attachment 36: Proposed Resolution - LLMD No. 2023-11 (Paradise Valley) Attachment 37: Proposed Engineer's Report - LLMD No. 2023-11 (Paradise Valley)