LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING
DISTRICT 1984-1
F Y 2 0 2 6 / 2 7 Pu b l i c H e a r i n g
J u n e 9 , 2 0 2 6
1 Item No. 8.1.
Landscaping &
Lighting District
1984-1
• District formed in 1984.
• Amount assessed is not based on property valuation but on the estimated benefit to each parcel:
• General (arterial) – All residents within San Ramon
• Special (interior) – Only Zone Residents
• Assessments fund maintenance of landscaping, lighting, and other improvements within each zone.
• 19 Separate Zones – 19 Separate Funds:
• 2 Citywide Zones
• 17 Special Zones
• District is reestablished each year by Council Action. • Compliant with Prop 218 – “Right to Vote on Taxes Act”. 2 ASSESSMENT RATE VS. MAXIMUM RATE
Maximum
Assessment Rate
Levied Assessment
Rate
“Not to Exceed” assessment amount
voted on and approved by property
owners for each Zone.
Actual assessment charged annually to
property owners on property tax bill.
Assessments may be increased or
decreased by City Council action, up to
the maximum assessment rate.
3 PROPOSED ASSESSMENT RATES FY 2026/27
4 Zone
Current Max.
Assessment
Rate
Current Annual
Assessment
FY 2025/26
Proposed Annual
Assessment
FY 2026/27
Change
*1 – Citywide Lighting $35.98 $35.98 $36.70 +$0.72 increase *2 – Citywide Landscape $77.73 $77.73 $79.28 +$1.55 increase 3 - Canyon Lakes $110 $80 $90 +$10 increase
17 - Henry Ranch $375 $275 $300 +$25 increase
*19 - Glass House $16,118.06 $16,118.06 $16,440.72 +$322.66 increase • Maximum Assessment Rate increases are capped at 2% (Feb. 2026 CPI = 2.5%, 2025 = 2.7%).
UNDERFUNDED SPECIAL ZONES
5 Special Zone Projected Negative Balance Year
Zone 1 – Citywide Lighting FY 2032/33
Zone 5 – Summerwood Loop FY 2030/31
*Zone 6 – West Branch FY 2033/34
*Zone 7 – Bent Creek FY 2031/32
Zone 10 – Old Ranch Estates FY 2033/34
*Zone 11 – Village Parkway FY 2032/33
*Zone 12 – El Nido FY 2033/34
Zone 14 – Four Oaks FY 2031/32
Zone 19 – Glass House FY 2031/32
* At Maximum Assessment Rate
01 Additional Resident Meeting Required
A follow-up meeting will be scheduled to allow residents to review options in greater detail, ask questions, and provide direction prior to any recommendation being advanced. This step is critical and should not be rushed. 02 Engineer's Report & Assessment Process
Any change in the Maximum Assessment will follow the required process under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Prop 218 notice requirements.
03 Staff Recommendation
Following resident input, staff will develop a recommendation for the Finance Committee and City Council.
ZONE 6 – WEST BRANCH
Public Outreach – Next Steps
6 FY 2026/27 PLANNED PROJECTS
7 Location Project Amount
Zone 11- Village Parkway Landscape Infill $1,000
Zone 12 – El Nido Landscape Infill $1,000
Zone 16 – Thomas Ranch Landscape Infill $1,000
Zone 19 – Glass House Landscape Infill/Fence Picket
Replacements
$1,000
The following are the proposed new Zone-specific projects. Amounts shown represent the funding requests for FY 2026/27.
FINAL STEPS TO REESTABLISH THE DISTRICT
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying the Assessments – June 9 , 2026 Steps taken annually by the City Council and Finance Committee:
Adopt a Resolution Describing New Improvements and Ordering the Preparation and Filing of the Engineer’s Report - March 24, 2026 – Complete Approve the Engineer’s Report and Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Setting a Public Hearing – May 26, 2026 - Complete ✓
8 File final Engineer’s Report, with the Assessment Roll and the Assessment Diagram, with Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office – August 10, 2026 Finance Committee reviews the reserve study and preliminary FY 2026/27 operating and capital budget. - April 29, 2026 - Complete
01 02
03 04
05 ✓
✓
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
• C i t y C o u n c i l c o n d u c ts t h e Pu b l i c H e a r i n g s ; a n d • C o n s i d e r a p p rov i n g t h i s R e s o l u t i o n c o n f i r m i n g t h e L a n d s ca p i n g & L i g h t i n g D i s t r i c t N o. 1 9 8 4-1 a s s e s s m e n t d i a g ra m a n d a s s e s s m e n ts; a n d
• L e v y i n g t h e L a n d s ca p i n g & L i g h t i n g D i s t r i c t N o. 1 9 8 4-1 a s s e s s m e n ts fo r Fi s ca l Ye a r 2 0 2 6 / 2 7 . 9 10
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS?
THE PRESERVE
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
F Y 2 0 2 6 / 2 7 P u b l i c H e a r i n g - J u n e 9 , 2 0 2 6 1 Item No. 8.2.
BACKGROUND
• District formed in 2018.
• A ssessments fund maintena nc e of
public landscap i ng and other
improveme nts.
• Most improvements maintained by
the City in FY 2025/26.
• Roundabouts have not been
accepted by the City but will be
during FY 2026/27.
• Maximum A ssessment R ate is tied
to inflation and the Februar y CPI.
2 3
FY 2026/27 PLANNED ZONE PROJECTS
• Ginkgo biloba trees, located in the park strips and center median on Faria Preserve Parkway, are in decline due to rodent damage and wind. Staff will consider California native trees or other suitable replacements for the location. • Adding a “binder” to the DG (gold decomposed granite) path. The path, on the east and west sides of Faria Preserve Parkway, is failing due to a couple of factors;
• It’s on a slope, allowing rain and irrigation water to run, carving fishers. • Insufficient binder during installation or installed during rainy weather. • Infill of dead and dying plant material.
* Binder or Stabilizing Agent creates a firm, durable surface by binding aggregate particles together.
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT RATES FY 2026/27
Proposed Maximum Assessment Rate
Proposed Maximum Assessment Rate $455.06
Current Maximum Assessment Rate $443.96
$ Change +$11.10
4 Proposed Annual Assessment Rate
Proposed Annual Assessment Rate $315.15
Current Annual Assessment Rate $295.99
$ Change +$19.16
• The Maximum Assessment Rate increases annually with the Feb. CPI (2026 = 2.5%).
FINAL STEPS TO REESTABLISH THE DISTRICT
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying the Assessments – June 9 , 2026 Steps taken annually by the City Council and Finance Committee:
Adopt a Resolution Describing New Improvements and Ordering the Preparation and Filing of the Engineer’s Report - March 24, 2026 – Complete Approve the Engineer’s Report and Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Setting a Public Hearing – May 26, 2026 - Complete ✓
5 File final Engineer’s Report, with the Assessment Roll and the Assessment Diagram, with Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office – August 10, 2026 Finance Committee reviews the reserve study and preliminary FY 2026/27 operating and capital budget. - April 29, 2026 - Complete
01 02
03 04
05 ✓
✓
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
• C i t y C o u n c i l c o n d u c ts a Pu b l i c H e a r i n g ; a n d • C o n s i d e r a p p rov i n g t h i s R e s o l u t i o n c o n f i r m i n g T h e Pre s e r ve L a n d s ca p i n g a n d L i g h t i n g D i st r i c t a s s e s s m e n t d i a g ra m a n d a s s e s s m e n ts ; a n d • Le v y i n g T h e Pre s e r ve L a n d s ca p i n g a n d L i g h t i n g D i st r i c t a s s e s s m e n ts fo r Fi s ca l Ye a r 2 0 2 6 / 2 7. 6 QUESTIONS/COMMENTS?
7 ANNUAL REPORT 2025 - 2026
SAN RAMON TEEN COUNCIL
Presented by Varsha Jonnalagadda
Item No. 9.1.
2025- 20 26 TEEN COUNCIL MEMBERS
Varsha Jonnalagadda
Tanya Grewal
Divij Bhatia
Ananya Bollapinni
Eva Brooks
Vihaan Choudhary
Keerthi Eraniyan
Neil Thella
Arshia Ghatak
Nishka Gouri
Suhani Goyal
Rishab Guntuku
Sandra Joseph
Naina Rana
Veer Singh
Ishaan Garg
Kaashvi Patil
Siddharth Verose*
Mya Chan*
*Denotes Committee
Alternate
Chair
Vice- Chair
In order to meet the various goals for the 2025 - 2026 school year, temporary, project- based committees were formed to spearhead various assignments.
AD H OC COMMITTEE ACCOMPLISH MENTS
TEEN WELLNESS
AD- HOC OTCA AD- HOC
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
AD- HOC
SENIOR TECH DAYS
AD- HOC
I. TEEN WELLNESS
Ad- Hoc Chair: Suhani Goyal
Goal: Research and execute partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and committees to promote teen wellness, mental health, and recreation.
Approved 2026–2027 work plan/ key initiatives:
• Peer- led transition program for incoming high school students • Student speakers in mental health presentations
• Story- to- art program for creative student expression • Created student- focused survey ideas to better understand teen wellness needs II. OTCA (OUTSTANDING TEEN CITIZENSHIP AWARD)
Ad- Hoc Chair: Ishaan Garg
Recognizes teens who significantly
improve the quality of life in San
Ramon
The selected nominee
was Danya Prakash,
Senior at California High
School
Danya’s contributions:
• Raising $400,000 funds for her nonprofit, Humanities in Focus • Starting a podcast to raise awareness
• Serving as a youth ambassador for the National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse
• Working with mayors and school boards on drug prevention initiatives
Program Overview
GOAL: Help San Ramon seniors feel more comfortable using electronic devices
Organized 4 Senior Technology Days at the Alcosta Senior & Community Center
New workshops:
• Cybersecurity
• Basic “How To…” technology support
Future Intergenerational Program Idea: Game Day
III. SENIOR TECHNOLOGY DAYS
IV. AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Ad- Hoc Chair: Arshia Ghatak
From January to March 2026, ambassadors created
presentations on key issues for teens in the San Ramon
community
Topics included:
• Youth financial literacy
• Public speaking insecurity
• Environmental issues
• Youth mental health
• Career guidance and life beyond school
IV. AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
TEEN COUNCIL INVOLVEMENT
Teen Council members remain
active by participating in a
variety of events including
Senior Technology Days,
Teen Job Fair, and Tri - Valley
YAC Roundtable.
1. Review the San Ramon Teen Council Bylaws to ensure alignment with existing City goals, and the board’s ability to make meaningful impact in addressing teen needs within the City of San Ramon.
2. Strengthen and expand partnerships with local organizations, businesses, advisory committees, and staff to support teen wellness, mental health, recreation, and resource sharing, while leveraging community spaces, and intergenerational opportunities such as Senior Tech Days.
3. Recognize and celebrate teen achievements by continuing and enhancing programs like the Outstanding Teen Citizenship Award and partnering with other programs or platforms that highlight youth contributions and community impact.
RECOMMENDED TEEN COUNCIL GOALS for 2026 -2027
4. Increase engagement with the middle school population through the ambassador program and work with staff to connect with the correct agencies to advance initiatives for high school students to connect with peers and middle school students in a mentorship capacity, teaching specific technical skills.
5. Enhance Teen Council’s outreach, visibility, and communication efforts by developing a coordinated strategy that includes social media expansion, community partnerships, and increased promotion of programs, events, applications, and opportunities.
6. Continue to establish necessary Ad Hoc committees to support the Teen Council’s effort to appropriately represent teens in San Ramon and continue to build upon successes in addressing mental health, intergenerational opportunities, mentorship, and skill- building opportunities, and helping connect San Ramon teens to resources.
RECOMMENDED TEEN COUNCIL GOALS for 2026 -2027
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS!!
Nishka Gouri
UC SAN DIEGO
COGNITIVE SCIENCE
EVA BROOKS
UNDECIDED
PUBLIC POLICY
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS!!
mya chan
UC RIVERSIDE
PUBLIC POLICY + CRIMINAL LAW
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS!!
varsha jonnalagadda
UC BERKELEY
DATA SCIENCE
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS!!
Thank you!
Written Communication Provided at Meeting