Meeting for the San Leandro Hillside GHAD Board
Status Report & Legal Determination on
Dissolution Proceedings (Proposed
Resolution 2026-01) for the
San Leandro Hillside Geological
Hazard Abatement District (GHAD)
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Purpose
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Make necessary findings regarding the
dissolution proceedings of the
San Leandro Geologic Hazard Abatement District
in compliance with state law
(California Public Resource Code §26567.1 et. seq.)
District Background & Context – History
➢ Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD): an
independent public agency formed in 2000 to repair a
major landslide from 1998 El Niño storm; repair completed 2001
➢ Consists of 26 parcels: private lots on Hillside Drive ➢ City Role: Purely as an administrative agent
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➢ 2022 Storm Impact: Severe winter storms caused additional erosion requiring emergency repairs, exhausting all remaining GHAD financial reserves ➢ 2025: GHAD board-initiated dissolution proceeds given GHAD currently holds no liquid assets, landowner contributions, or capital reserves. No current mechanism for future funding
Dissolution Chronology - Timeline
Board adopts
Res. 2025-001 initiating
dissolution proceedings
Oct 6, 2025
Public Hearing Held:
Board adopts Res. 2025-002
ordering dissolution
Nov 17, 2025
Statute mandates direct property
owner approval within 90-days
90-Day Window
Approval window closes (Majority
vote not achieved)
Feb 15, 2026
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PRC § 26567.1(b)
Compliance
Right to Construct, Maintain or
Repair Sloes with Potential Impact
to Geologic Stability
Under state law, an order of
dissolution does not become effective
unless approved by property owners
representing more than 50 percent of
the assessed valuation of real property
within 90 days
50%
Requirement
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If written approvals fall below the 50%
threshold, the statutory requirements
are not met. Consequently, the
dissolution effort fails as a matter of
law and GHAD continues to exist
Legal Approval Threshold Failed
Legal Effect
• Proposed Dissolution order rendered invalid and
ineffective.
• The San Leandro Hillside GHAD remains an
active, distinct political subdivision.
• All statutory obligations, monitoring duties,
ongoing maintenance responsibilities, and legal
liabilities remain strictly with the GHAD entity.
GHAD Legal Status & Duties
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• The City serves solely as an administrative agent
and holds no direct financial liability.
• City General Funds cannot be required to absorb
District liabilities.
• Future District funding would require formal
Proposition 218 assessment proceedings.
City Role & Financial Boundaries
Action & Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2026-01 declaring that dissolution efforts for the San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District have failed under PRC § 26567.1(b), and confirming that all ongoing duties, responsibilities, and liabilities remain with the District Pg 7 of 7, October 5, 2026
Close out dissolution proceedings in compliance with
the California Public Resources Code