Agenda packet — City Council and Concurrent Authorities, June 3, 2025 (part 9 of 9)

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at the close of the fiscal year. All unnecessary expenses have been eliminated from the FY 2025-26 budget. The Zone A-2 reserve is not sufficient to continue appropriating funds at prior fiscal year levels without the zone falling into insolvency. To address the limited revenue available, wall repairs will no longer be funded. All walls are a development requirement and are constructed on private property. SMC Section

8.30.040.D obligates the property owner to repair any wall constructed as a condition of development. There is a small amount of landscaping requiring irrigation. Annual utility expenses are approximately $782.00 and maintenance approximately $3,780.00. The balance of the revenue is used for administrative costs. The landscaping consists of approximately 40 square feet of shrubs and 35 trees in tree wells. It is more costeffective to terminate this Zone, and the City assumes the maintenance and utility costs.

Reductions in frequency and extent of landscape maintenance services were considered but will not result in enough of a cost reduction to change the long-term viability of this Zone.

When the assessment for Zone A-2 was originally approved, it did not include a provision for an annual escalator. The assessment cannot be increased without the affected property owners voting to approve the increase. Therefore, no change is proposed in the $79.88/dueF assessment for FY 2025-26. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $112.85/dueF.

The anticipated Zone A-2 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $2,631.28. The recommended reserve balance is $152,245.19. Zone A-2 would require an appropriation from the reserve to cover contracted expenses, utilities, and administration even without budgeting for eventual, but unscheduled expenditures. This zone cannot continue to fund maintenance of all improvements for which it was formed and at the current service levels.

ZONE A-3, LA MORADA:

Zone A-3 is located north and south of Morada Lane between the Union Pacific Railroad line and State Route 99. Improvements maintained include back-up walls, landscaping between the walls and the back of the sidewalk, landscape medians, Matt Equinoa and Parma Sister City Parks and any future parks within Zone A-3, and the landscaping on the EBMUD right-of-way between Hammer Lane and the State Route 99 Frontage Road.

The assessment for this zone has a provision for an annual escalator. The escalator is the greater of three percent or the percentage increase of the local Consumer Price Index (CPI). The local CPI increased 2.38 percent; therefore, the FY 2025-26 escalator applied to the maximum allowable assessment is 3.00 percent. The actual FY 2024-25 assessment was $319.24/dueF.

The anticipated Zone A-3 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $2,761,025.20. The recommended reserve balance is $4,184,724.43. It is recommended that the

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assessment for Zone A-3 increase by 3.58 percent for FY 2025-26 due to the financial impact of rapid inflation. This will be re-evaluated when preparing the FY 2026-27 budget. The FY 2025-26 assessment will fully fund budgeted expenditures. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone A-3 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $330.66/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $330.68/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures, the assessment would be $352.17/dueF.

ZONE A-4, BLOSSOM RANCH:

Zone A-4 is located in the northeasterly part of the City generally at the intersection of March Lane and Holman Road and lying southerly of March Lane. Improvements maintained include the back-up walls, landscaping between the walls and the back of the sidewalk, March Lane median landscaping, and funding a proportionate share of the costs for S.L. Fong Park.

The assessment for this zone has a provision for an annual escalator. The escalator is the greater of three percent or the percentage increase of the local CPI. The local CPI increased 2.38 percent; therefore, the FY 2025-26 escalator applied to the maximum allowable assessment is 3.00 percent. The actual FY 2024-25 assessment was $216.28/dueF.

The anticipated Zone A-4 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, will be $325,208.68.

The recommended reserve balance is $514,110.11. It is recommended that the assessment for Zone A-4 increase by 9.99 percent for FY 2025-26 due to the financial impact of rapid inflation. This will be re-evaluated when preparing the FY 2026-27 budget. It is recommended there be an appropriation of $39,698.80 from the reserve to fully fund estimated costs. The amount remaining in the reserve after this requested appropriation is considered sufficient to meet the present obligations and still provide for future contingencies. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone A-4 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $237.88/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $323.13/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $346.64/dueF.

ZONE A-5, WEBER WOODS:

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Zone A-5 is generally located between the Calaveras River and Bianchi Road and just east of West Lane. Improvements maintained include the back-up walls, landscaping between the walls and the back of the sidewalk and contributing a proportionate share of the costs to maintain any parks within the service area of Zone A-5 or serving Zone A-5.

The anticipated Zone A-5 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is -$63,711.79. The recommended reserve balance is $43,919.55. The assessment can be increased be increased to a level that will fully fund budgeted expenditures. Due to the limited number of properties in this zone, 17, the assessment would likely need to be slowly increased to the maximum rate that would fully fund estimated expenses and provide funds for a reserve. There is a request for an appropriation of $25,418.92 from the general fund to balance the budget. The amount remaining in the reserve is not considered sufficient to meet present obligations and still provide for future contingencies. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone A-5 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the zone will become insolvent if the assessment can be increased next FY close to the maximum. This zone will not be able to generate sufficient revenue to fund the replacement of the entire wall at the end of its service life.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $902.24/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $1,792.84/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $2,397.47/dueF which exceeds the maximum allowed assessment.

ZONE A-6, BLOSSOM NORTH/CAMERA/SPERRY:

Zone A-6 is generally bound by the Stockton Auto Mall, Holman Road, March Lane, and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Improvements maintained include the back-up walls, landscaping between the walls and the back of the sidewalk, and Unity Park.

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The anticipated Zone A-6 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $1,061,608.32. The recommended reserve balance is $683,176.64. It is recommended that the actual assessment be increased by 9.99 percent to begin rebuilding the reserve balance. By increasing the assessment by 9.99 percent, $5,678.00 will be put back into the reserve balance. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone A-6 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $407.80/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $770.67/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without replenishing the reserve balance, the assessment would be $399.97/dueF.

ZONE A-7, HUNTER RIDGE:

Zone A-7 is generally bound by March Lane, Blossom Ranch subdivision, the Calaveras River, and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Improvements maintained include the back-up walls, landscaping between the walls and the back of the sidewalk, and funding a proportionate share of the costs for S.L. Fong Park.

The anticipated Zone A-7 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $357,263.17. The recommended reserve balance is $619,879.90. It is recommended that the FY 2025-26 actual assessment increase by 103.84 percent for FY 2025-26 and that there be a $83,310.80 appropriation from the reserve. The appropriation from the reserve is designed to mitigate too rapid an increase in the actual assessment, in FY 2025-26 the assessment will increase and begin to revert to a level that will fully fund budgeted expenditures and maintain and replenish the reserve. The amount remaining in the reserve after this requested appropriation is considered sufficient to meet the present obligations and still provide for future contingencies. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone A-7 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $256.64/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $943.18/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $374.81/dueF.

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ZONE A-10, CANNERY PARK:

Zone A-10 is generally bound by Eight Mile Road, State Route 99, La Morada and Villa Antinori Subdivisions, and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Improvements maintained include the back-up walls, landscaping between the walls and the back of the sidewalk, streetlights, and parks.

The anticipated Zone A-10 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $338,513.34. The recommended reserve balance is $95,898.19. The proposed assessment has been maintained at a level necessary to fund the budgeted expenditures and maintain the current reserve and will be studied in FY 2026-27 to determine if it can be drawn from to reduce the annual assessment. It is recommended that FY 2024-25 assessment increase by 9.99 percent due to the financial impact of rapid inflation. This will be reevaluated when preparing the FY 2026-27 budget. The FY 2025-26 assessment will fully fund estimated expenditures and, due to the additional dueF added by new development, the reserve will be increased this fiscal year by approximately $38,336.68, thus the assessment role reflects a sharp increase in total assessment. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone A-10 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $210.24/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $502.95/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an addition to the reserve, the assessment would be $171.20/dueF. This will be studied in FY 2026-27 once the new development maintenance costs have been realized.

ZONE B-1, WILLIAM LONG PARK:

Zone B-1 is located in the southerly portion of Weston Ranch generally bound by the PG&E easement, Henry Long Boulevard, McDougald Boulevard and French Camp Road, except the Manteca Unified School District high school site. This zone is for the maintenance of William Long Park, which is also located in the southerly portion of Weston Ranch.

There is a request for an appropriation of $47,286.00 from the reserve for continuing appropriations to balance the budget. The amount remaining in the reserve after this requested appropriation is considered sufficient to meet the present obligations and still provide for future contingencies. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone B-1 account at the close of the fiscal year.

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The anticipated Zone B-1 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $558,756.23. The recommended reserve balance is $398,996.51. When the assessment for Zone B-1 was originally approved, it did not include a provision for an annual escalator. The assessment cannot be increased without the affected property owners voting to approve the increase. Therefore, no change is proposed in the $84.00/dueF assessment for FY 2025-26. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $126.95/dueF.

ZONE B-2, WESTON RANCH:

Zone B-2 is located west of Interstate 5, east of the San Joaquin River, and north of French Camp Road. This zone encompasses all of the Weston Ranch development.

Improvements maintained include the back-up walls, landscaping between the walls and back of sidewalk, the landscaping on the PG&E easement/greenbelt, and Paul E.

Weston Park.

There is a request for an appropriation of $810,430.60 from the reserve for continuing appropriations to balance the budget and accommodate contributing to the maintenance of Paul E. Weston Park. The amount remaining in the reserve after this requested appropriation is considered insufficient to meet the present obligations and still provide for future contingencies. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone B-2 account at the close of the fiscal year.

When the assessment for Zone B-2 was originally approved, it did not include a provision for an annual escalator. The assessment cannot be increased without the affected property owners voting to approve the increase. Therefore, no change is proposed in the $117.82/dueF assessment for FY 2025-26. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $265.26/dueF.

The anticipated Zone B-2 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is -$1,497,008.93. The recommended reserve balance is $4,442,009.01. Zone B-2 will require an appropriation from the reserve and general fund to cover contracted expenses, utilities, and administration even without budgeting for eventual, but unscheduled expenditures. This zone will require further analysis to determine whether it can continue to fund maintenance of all improvements for which it was formed and at the current service levels.

ZONE B-3, PAUL E. WESTON PARK:

Zone B-3 is located west of Interstate 5, east of the San Joaquin River, and generally north of William Long Boulevard. This zone is for the maintenance of the Paul E.

Weston Park.

When the assessment for Zone B-3 was originally approved, it did not include a provision for an annual escalator. The assessment cannot be increased without the

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affected property owners voting to approve the increase. Therefore, no change is proposed in the $24.00/dueF assessment for FY 2025-26. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $39.74/dueF.

The anticipated Zone B-3 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is -$969,709.12. The recommended reserve balance is $811,123.72. The Zone requires an appropriation from the general fund of $75,027.14 to sustain it. Zone B-2 also funds a portion of Weston Park expenses. This zone will require further analysis to determine whether it can continue to fund maintenance of all improvements for which it was formed and at the current service levels.

ZONE B-4, HONORABLE SANDRA BUTLER SMITH NEIGHBORHOOD PARK:

Zone B-4 is located in the westerly portion of Weston Ranch and is generally bound by the San Joaquin River, French Camp Road, the PG&E Easement/Greenbelt, and William Moss Boulevard. This zone is for the maintenance of the Honorable Sandra Butler Smith Neighborhood Park.

The anticipated Zone B-4 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $311,323.71. The recommended reserve balance is $300,262.77. It is recommended that FY 2025-26 assessment increase by 2.99 percent due to the financial impact of rapid inflation. This will be re-evaluated when preparing the FY 2026-27 budget. The FY 2025-26 assessment will nearly fund estimated expenditures with an appropriation from the reserve of $47,888.56. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone B-4 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $119.32/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $119.35/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures and contributing minimally to the reserve, the assessment would be $166.41/dueF.

ZONE B-5, WESTON RANCH – FRENCH CAMP ROAD FENCE:

Zone B-5 is located in the southwesterly portion of Weston Ranch and is generally bound by the San Joaquin River, Henry Long Boulevard, Alice McCuen Avenue, and French Camp Road. This zone is for the maintenance of approximately 6,700 lineal feet of masonry wall located on the south side of French Camp Road from Carolyn Weston Boulevard to EWS Woods Boulevard.

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The Zone B-5 has an anticipated reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, of $-82,053.84.

The recommended reserve balance is $330,784.54. This wall was constructed by the Weston Ranch development as a concession to the property owner to the south of French Camp Road for dedicating right-of-way to widen French Camp Road. When the property lying southerly of French Camp Road eventually develops, the fence system will no longer be necessary, and Zone B-5 can be closed. Assessment revenue funds replacements of damaged sections of the fence system. Until there is development to the south, it is recommended that the assessment be set to provide an amount for annual historical damage, which has been approximately $45,000, and not develop a reserve due to historical data that suggests additional funds are highly unlikely. Any potential overages will be funded from the general fund as there is no current significant reserve. Since it is not anticipated that the fence system will reach the end of its service life before development southerly of French Camp Road, there does not appear to be a need to build a replacement reserve to the recommended level. An annual budget of $45,000 for repairs, should be adequate to fund any damage. While there could be a catastrophic series of events that could cause over $45,000 in damage, damage of that magnitude has not occurred in the past.

The budget reflects a potential request for an appropriation of $61,493.80 from the general fund to balance the budget, however as noted above, this would only be in the event of an unlikely catastrophic series of events. The amount remaining in the reserve after this potential appropriation is considered insufficient to meet present obligations and would require the subsequent annual assessment to be increased to the maximum allowed to replenish the general fund and the Zone. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone B-5 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $104.88/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $226.18/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $213.72/dueF.

ZONE C-1, SPANOS PARK:

Zone C-1 is located east of Thornton Road and north of Bear Creek. Improvements maintained include the back-up walls, landscaping between the walls and curb, landscape medians, and fund a proportionate share of the costs for Vivian "Lady B" Baxter Park.

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There is a request for an appropriation of $30,700.56 from the reserve for continuing appropriations to balance the budget. The amount remaining in the reserve after this requested appropriation is not considered sufficient to meet future obligations and still provide for future contingencies. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone C-1 account at the close of the fiscal year.

The anticipated reserve in Zone C-1 is not sufficient to continue appropriating funds at prior years’ levels as the zone has been insolvent for the past two years. To address the limited available revenue, wall repairs will no longer be funded. All walls are a development requirement and are constructed on private property. SMC Section

8.30.040.D obligates the property owner to repair any wall constructed as a condition of development. Reductions in frequency of landscape maintenance services will be evaluated along with a reduction in irrigation frequency. Zone C-1 also pays its proportionate share of the cost to maintain Baxter Park. Zone C-1 was originally formed, and budget set based on maintaining the only street landscaping installed with the development. Baxter Park maintenance costs were added to Zone C-1 in 1997 without an increase in the existing assessment. Annually increasing park maintenance costs are taking a larger percentage of the budget and requiring an ever-increasing appropriation from the reserve. For FY 2024-25, the estimated share is $24,400, which is approximately 33 percent of the revenue generated by Zone C-1. If reserve appropriations continue at past years' magnitude, Zone C-1 will be insolvent in 2 to 3 years. It is further recommended the proportionate share of Baxter Park costs, estimated at $24,400, be funded by the General Fund Account 4540-700-630006-100- 000-30-45-000-000-000-. Zone C-1 will be able to continue to fund scheduled maintenance of the development's street landscaping but will not be able to fund any enhancements or replacements without the property owners approving an increase in the assessment.

When the assessment for Zone C-1 was originally approved, it did not include a provision for an annual escalator. The assessment cannot be increased without the affected property owners voting to approve the increase. Therefore, no change is proposed in the $119.24/dueF assessment for FY 2025-26. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $172.08/dueF.

The anticipated Zone C-1 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is -$100,964.24. The recommended reserve balance is $1,465,760.95. Zone C-1 would require an appropriation from the general fund to cover contracted expenses, utilities, and administration, even without budgeting for eventual, but unscheduled expenditures.

This zone will require further analysis to determine whether it can continue to fund maintenance of all improvements for which it was formed and at the current service levels.

ZONE C-2, NORTH STOCKTON PROJECTS:

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Zone C-2 includes all of the Waterford Estates East and West, Beck Estates, Beck Ranch, Beck Farms, Elkhorn Country Club Estates, Silver Springs, and Gold Springs subdivisions in the northwesterly part of the City. The zone was formed to provide funds for the maintenance of masonry walls and landscaping, certain segments of the Pixley Slough bicycle/pedestrian path, and fund a proportionate share of the costs for Vivian "Lady B" Baxter Park.

The anticipated Zone C-2 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $1,573,186.43. The recommended reserve balance is $634,305.59. It is recommended that FY 2025-26 assessment increase by 3.00 percent due to the financial impact of rapid inflation. This will be re-evaluated when preparing the FY 2025-26 budget. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone C-2 account at the close of the fiscal year.

Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be reduced.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $301.62/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $301.66/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures, the assessment would be $323.85/dueF.

ZONE C-3, SPANOS PARK WEST:

Zone C-3 is located in the northwesterly portion of the City and is generally bound by Interstate 5, Bear Creek, the Westlake Villages development, and Eight Mile Road.

This zone was formed to provide funds for the maintenance of decorative concrete pavement, bicycle/pedestrian path along a portion of Bear Creek, and the maintenance of Michael Faklis and Iloilo Sister City Parks.

The anticipated Zone C-3 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $1,116,209.65. The recommended reserve balance is $751,148.05. It is recommended that FY 2025-26 assessment increase by 44.98 percent due to the financial impact of rapid inflation. This will be re-evaluated when preparing the FY 2026-27 budget. It is recommended there be an appropriation of $133,598.88 from the reserve to moderate the increase. The amount remaining in the reserve after this requested appropriation is considered

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sufficient to meet the present obligations and still provide for future contingencies. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone C-3 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $259.74/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $259.76/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $329.98/dueF.

ZONE C-4, FAIRWAY GREENS:

Zone C-4 includes all of the Fairway Greens subdivision in the northwesterly part of the City. The zone was formed to provide funds for the maintenance of masonry walls and landscaping and to provide its proportionate share of costs to maintain any parks serving the subdivision or within the service area of the subdivision.

The anticipated Zone C-4 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $155,093.64. The recommended reserve balance is $217,581.00. It is recommended that the FY 2025-26 actual assessment increase by 10.01 percent and that there be a $24,117.40 appropriation from the reserve to moderate in the increase. The amount remaining in the reserve after this requested appropriation is considered sufficient to meet the present obligations and still provide for future contingencies. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone C-4 account at the close of the fiscal year.

Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $108.80/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $343.94/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $231.22/dueF.

ZONE C-6, WESTLAKE VILLAGES:

Zone C-6 is generally bound by Eight Mile Road, A.G. Spanos Park West subdivision, Bear Creek and Disappointment Slough, and Rio Blanco Road. Zone C-6 was formed to provide funds for the maintenance of public parks, a portion of the bicycle/pedestrian path on the Bear Creek levee, and public street lighting constructed within the Westlake Villages project.

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The anticipated Zone C-6 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $337,629.02. The recommended reserve balance is $181,558.39. It is recommended that the FY 2025-26 actual assessment increase by 17.93 percent and begin rebuilding the reserve balance.

By increasing the actual assessment by 17.93 percent, $10.60 will be added into the reserve for the FY 2025-26. The amount remaining in the reserve after this requested appropriation is considered sufficient to meet the present obligations and still provide for future contingencies. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone C-6 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $137.20/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $239.35/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. By setting the assessment to $137.20/dueF, this would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures while beginning to rebuild the reserve. This will be studied again in FY 2026-27 once the new development maintenance costs have been realized.

ZONE C-7 AND SUB-ZONE A, NORTH STOCKTON PROJECTS III:

North Stockton Projects III is generally bound by Eight Mile Road, Lower Sacramento Road, and the Union Pacific Railroad. Zone C-7 was formed to provide for the maintenance of Dorotha Pitts Park. Sub-Zone A was formed to provide for the maintenance of streetscaping, walls, and streetlights in the Northbrook subdivision.

The anticipated Zone C-7/7A reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $302,843.16. The recommended reserve balance is $1,010,680.89. It is recommended that FY 2025-26 assessment increase by 13.11 percent due to the financial impact of rapid inflation. This will be re-evaluated when preparing the FY 2026-27 budget. There is a request for $36,654.14 from Zone C-7 and a request for $46,398.54 from the Sub-Zone A reserve for continuing appropriations to modulate the annual increase. The assessment for the zone can be increased slowly in the coming years to fully fund the zone and sub-zone

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without drawing on the reserves. The amount remaining in the reserve after these requested appropriations is considered sufficient to meet the present obligations and still provide for future contingencies. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone C-7 and Sub-Zone A accounts at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

The proposed actual Zone C-7 FY 2025-26 assessment is $267.18/dueF. The proposed actual Sub-Zone A FY 2025-26 assessment is $209.58/dueF. The proposed maximum Zone C-7 FY 2025-26 assessment is $267.20/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. The proposed maximum SubZone A FY 2025-26 assessment is $295.07/dueF, which is an increase 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessments were set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessments for Zones C-7 and C-7 Sub-Zone A would be $314.35/dueF and $347.26/dueF, respectively.

ZONE D-1, BRIDGEPORT TRAILS:

Zone D-1 is located south of Charter Way, north of West Eighth Street, and east and west of Fresno Avenue. Improvements maintained include back-up walls and landscaping between the walls and back of sidewalk.

There is a request for an appropriation of $36,271.00 from the reserve for continuing appropriations to balance the budget. The amount remaining in the reserve after this requested appropriation is considered sufficient to meet the present obligations and still provide for future contingencies. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone D-1 account at the close of the fiscal year.

The anticipated Zone D-1 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $168,300.86. The recommended reserve balance is $289,109.51. When the assessment for Zone D-1 was originally approved, it did not include a provision for an annual escalator. The assessment cannot be increased without the affected property owners voting to approve the increase. Therefore, no change is proposed in the $85.00/dueF assessment for FY 2025-26. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $199.06/dueF.

ZONE D-3, BRIDGEPORT TRAILS UNIT 4 AND 5:

Zone D-3 is located south of Charter Way, north of West Eighth Street, and east and west of Fresno Avenue. This zone was formed to maintain the back-up walls and the landscaping between the walls, the back of sidewalk, and the landscaped buffer parcels.

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allowable assessment is 3.00 percent. The actual FY 2024-25 assessment was $271.00/dueF.

The anticipated Zone D-3 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $168,300.86. The recommended reserve balance is $123,482.50. It is recommended that the assessments for Zone D-3 be increased due to rapid inflation. It is recommended there be an appropriation of $7,392.60 from the reserve to fully fund estimated costs and to moderate the increase. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone D-3 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $298.10/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $314.19/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $338.28/dueF.

ZONE D-4, CALAVERAS ESTATES:

Zone D-4 includes the new development lying generally north of Barrymore Street on the east and west sides of Alvarado Avenue. This zone was formed to maintain the wall between the subdivision and the railroad tracks, public street lighting, an access way to the Calaveras River at the northerly end of Alvarado Avenue, landscaping in the vicinity of Alvarado Avenue and Beeler Street and to develop a replacement reserve for the eventual replacement of the wall.

The anticipated Zone D-4 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $131,148.42. The recommended reserve balance is $81,297.17. While the reserve exceeds the recommended reserve balance, the proposed FY 2025-26 assessment does not fully fund the estimated expenditures. There is a request for an appropriation of $36,355.28 from the reserve. This appropriation from the reserve is designed to bring the reserve balance to the target level within a couple years, at which point the assessment will revert to a level necessary to fund budgeted expenditures and maintain the reserve.

The amount remaining in the reserve after this requested appropriation is considered sufficient to meet the present obligations and still provide for future contingencies. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone D-4 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

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The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $149.18/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $1,496.71/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expendituress without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $385.25/dueF.

ZONE D-6, MOSS GARDEN:

Zone D-6 is located southeasterly of State Route 4/Charter Way and Fresno Avenue.

Improvements maintained or to be maintained include landscaping between the walls and curb, public street lighting, and funding its proportionate share of the cost to any park that serves the development or is within the service area of the development.

The anticipated Zone D-6 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $113,089.86. The recommended reserve balance is $32,944.20. It is recommended that there be a $40,045.48 appropriation from the reserve, since the reserve exceeds the recommended reserve balance. Increasing the assessment by the CPI to offset rapid inflation, along with the appropriation from the reserve, is designed to bring the reserve closer to the target level within a few years at which time the assessment will revert to a level that will fully fund the budgeted expenditures and maintain the reserve. The amount remaining in the reserve after this requested appropriation is considered sufficient to meet the present obligations and still provide for future contingencies. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone D-6 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $123.16/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $611.45/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $230.03/dueF.

ZONE E-1, LITTLE JOHN CREEK:

Zone E-1 is located north of Industrial Drive between Pock Lane and State Highway 99.

Improvements maintained or to be maintained include back-up walls, trees in tree wells, landscaping between the walls and the back of the sidewalk, the special bridge railing on the Pock Lane Bridge, and funding a proportionate share of the costs for Ernie Shropshire Park. This zone also contributes its proportionate share of costs for maintenance of the Stockton Airport Business Center storm drainage basin.

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The assessment approved when the Little John Creek Zone was originally formed was $59.68. In June of 2000, an increase to the assessment was approved to account for increased maintenance costs and to provide for park maintenance. That additional assessment amount was also approved with an annual escalator. The portion of the FY 2025-26 maximum allowable assessment for this zone that is over the original $59.68, $229.89, is subject to the escalator. The escalator is the greater of three percent or the percentage increase of the local CPI. The local CPI increased 2.38 percent; therefore, the FY 2025-26 escalator applied to the maximum allowable assessment is 3.00 percent. The actual FY 2024-25 assessment was $248.82/dueF.

The anticipated Zone E-1 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $532,978.88. The recommended reserve balance is $324,519.76. It is recommended that FY 2025-26 assessment increase by 10.00 percent due to the financial impact of rapid inflation.

This will be re-evaluated when preparing the FY 2026-27 budget. It is recommended there be an appropriation of $26,871.00 from the reserve to bring the reserve closer to the target level. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone E-1 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

Zone E-1 will contribute its proportionate share of $5,842.00 to the Stockton Airport Business Center Storm Drain Basin Maintenance District for the maintenance costs of the Stockton Airport Business Center storm drain basin.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $273.70/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $289.56/dueF, which is a 3.00 percent increase in the park maintenance portion of the assessment over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures and reserve allocation, the assessment would be $307.71/dueF.

ZONE E-3, SEABREEZE:

Zone E-3 is generally located south of Industrial Drive and west of State Route 99, and at the northwesterly corner of Pock Lane and Industrial Drive. Improvements maintained or to be maintained include back-up walls, landscaping between the walls and the back of the sidewalk, a landscaped area under the PG&E power lines west of Pock Lane and funding a proportionate share of the costs for Ernie Shropshire Park.

This zone also contributes its share of the costs of maintenance of the Stockton Airport Business Center storm drainage basin.

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The anticipated Zone E-3 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $231,428.50. The recommended reserve balance is $413,678.66. It is recommended that FY 2025-26 assessment increase by 10.00 percent due to the financial impact of rapid inflation. This will be re-evaluated when preparing the FY 2026-27 budget. There is a request for an appropriation of $60,294.76 from the reserve for continuing appropriations to fully fund estimated costs. The amount remaining in the reserve after this requested appropriation is considered sufficient to meet the present obligations and still provide for future contingencies. The appropriation will be reduced, and the assessment gradually increased over the next several years until the assessment fully funds maintenance expenses and provide for contributing to the reserve to fund replacement of long service life improvements. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone E-3 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

Zone E-3 will also contribute $2,426 to the Stockton Airport Business Center Storm Drain Basin Maintenance District for its proportionate share of the maintenance costs of the Stockton Airport Business Center storm drain basin.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $520.52/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $1,025.83/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $713.77/dueF.

ZONE E-4, OAKMORE MEADOWS:

Zone E-4 is generally bound by Alpine Avenue, the Union Pacific Railroad line, the Calaveras River, and Sanguinetti Lane. Improvements maintained or to be maintained include back-up walls, landscaping between the walls and the back of the sidewalk, and a future park.

The anticipated Zone E-4 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $96,518.12. The recommended reserve balance is $417,156.95. It is recommended that there be a $69,781.24 appropriation from the reserve. The amount remaining in the reserve after this requested appropriation is considered sufficient to meet present obligations and still provide for future contingencies, however in subsequent years increases should continue to rebuild the reserve to the proper level. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone E-4 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

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The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $109.56/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $364.21/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $203.10/dueF.

ZONE E-5, RANCHO DEL SOL:

Zone E-5 is located on the east side of Airport Way and lies north and south of Duck Creek. Improvements maintained or to be maintained include back-up walls, landscaping between the walls and back of sidewalk, and landscaping and path along the northerly side of Duck Creek.

The anticipated Zone E-5 reserve balance as of June 30, 2025, is $302,258.05. The recommended reserve balance is $195,584.00. It is recommended there be an appropriation of $70,885.00 from the reserve. The appropriation in is designed to bring the reserve balance to the target level over the next few years at which time the assessment will revert to a level necessary to fund budgeted expenditures and maintain the reserve. The amount remaining in the reserve after this requested appropriation is considered sufficient to meet the present obligations and still provide for future contingencies. Any unexpended budgeted funds are returned to the Zone E-5 account at the close of the fiscal year. Based on current projections, and since the assessment for this zone can be increased, barring any catastrophic event it is not anticipated that the reserve will be depleted.

The proposed actual FY 2025-26 assessment is $166.50/dueF. The proposed maximum FY 2025-26 assessment is $632.01/dueF, which is an increase of 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 maximum assessment. If the assessment was set at a level that would fully fund the estimated FY 2025-26 expenditures without an appropriation from the reserve, the assessment would be $362.31/dueF.

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Resolution No.

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION OVERRULING ANY AND ALL PROTESTS, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR

EACH ZONE, CERTIFYING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PROPOSITION 218 AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS

CODE, AND CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE STOCKTON CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 96-2 On April 15, 2025, the City Council of the City of Stockton adopted Resolution No. 2025-04-15-1206 to preliminarily approve the Annual Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 (the “Annual Engineer’s Report”), to provide preliminary approval of the proposed budget, and to set a public hearing for the Stockton Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 96-2 (the “Consolidated Landscape District”) and the various zones therein, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
Notice of the Public Hearing that was held on June 3, 2025, was duly and regularly published in The Record, in the time, form, and manner required by law as evidenced by the declaration on file with the City Clerk; and
At the public hearing, the City Council afforded to every interested person an opportunity to make a protest for each Zone to the Annual Engineer’s Report, to the maximum annual assessment, the actual FY 2025-26 assessment, to the proposed budget, or to the proposed method and proportion of assessment, either in writing or orally, and this City Council has considered each protest, if any, and all matters and things pertaining to the Annual Engineer’s Report were fully heard and considered by this Council; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

1. Protests or objections (including all written protests not withdrawn in writing before the conclusion of the public hearing) to the proposed levy of assessments in each zone have not been made by the owners of the area of assessable lands subject to more than 50 percent of the total proposed levy of assessments within each zone of the Consolidated Landscape District, and any and all protests or objections are overruled.

2. The Annual Engineer's Report for the Consolidated Landscape District on file with the City Clerk for FY 2025-26, which includes the budget for each zone, is approved and adopted as the method of assessment for each zone to be used to pay the 2426
costs and expenses for administration, maintenance, and operation of public parks and landscape improvements in public rights-of-way and public open spaces.

3. The Council certifies that the special assessment(s), fee(s), or charge(s) as contained in the Annual Engineer’s Report and to be placed on the FY 2025-26 Secured Property Tax bill by the City of Stockton are certified to meet the requirements of Proposition 218 that added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California State Constitution.

4. The assessments of the annual amount of costs and expenses for the maintenance and operation of the improvements upon the assessable lands in the Consolidated Landscape District, as contained in the Annual Engineer’s Report, are hereby approved and confirmed and shall be levied and collected for FY 2025-26. The assessments comply with all laws pertaining to the levy of the annual assessment (California Streets and Highways Code § 22500). The assessments are levied without regard to property valuation. The purpose of the assessments is for the maintenance and operation of public parks and landscape improvements in public rightsof-way and public open spaces.

5. The City Manager or designee, on behalf of the City Clerk, is hereby directed to file the assessments or a copy thereof certified by the City Clerk or other City official with the San Joaquin County Auditor and cause the assessments to be entered on the FY 2025-26 tax roll for the parcels in the Consolidated Landscape District and each Zone within the Consolidated Landscape District as set forth in the Annual Engineer’s Report on file with the City Clerk.

6. The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents, including, but not limited to, agreements and amendments.

7. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED June 3, 2025 .

CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton
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STOCKTON CONSOLIDATED

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 96-2
FY 2025-26 Annual Engineer’s Report
Public Hearing
Stockton City Council Meeting
June 3, 2025
Item No. 16.5
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Stockton Consolidated Landscape
Maintenance Assessment District No. 96-2
 27 Active Zones Est. to Maintain Improvements
 4+ Million sq. ft. of Streetscaping
 5,500+ Trees
 68+ Acres of Open Space
 42+ Miles of Back-up Walls: Repair and Graffiti
Abatement
 10.5+ Miles of Bike/Pedestrian Paths
 12 Parks: 114+ Acres
 Streetlights
 2025-26 Proposed Budget: $7.235 Million
 Maintenance, Repairs, Utilities, Administration
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Stockton Consolidated Landscape
Maintenance Assessment District No. 96-2
 Each Year Council Adopts the Following:
 Engineer’s Report
 Maximum Allowable Assessment
 Annual Budget/Actual Assessment
 Maintenance and Operation of Landscape and Public
Park Improvements
 Provides Funding for:
 Operation, maintenance, and preparation of an annual
Engineer’s Report and tax rolls; legal review; collection of assessments on San Joaquin County property taxes and City administration
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Maximum Allowable
vs
Actual Assessments
 Original Engineer’s Report for 20 Zones approved by
landowner ballot – allows for annual Cost of Living
Adjustment
 Approves annual maximum allowable but collects only
what is needed for anticipated operational costs
 Allows for unanticipated emergencies – to collect only if necessary
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STOCKTON

CONSOLIDATED

LANDSCAPE

MAINTENANCE

ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 96-2
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Annual Assessment
 Assessment fixed in 7 zones; can be increased in 20
 FY 2025-26 Actual Assessment in the 20 Zones:
 Increased in all 20 Zones
 Assessment varies due to:
 Size of Zone/Number of Assessable Parcels
 Amount and Type of Improvements to be Maintained
 Zone Sizes: 17 parcels (A-5) to over 5,000 (B-2)
 2025-26 Maximum Assessment Adjustment: 3.00%
 Based on San-Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Consumer Price Index
 FY 2025-26 Actual Assessment Adjustment: Varies 0% to 729.92%
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FY 2025-26 Zone Budgets
FY 25-26 FY 25-26 FY 25-26
Maximum
Allowable
Assessment
Proposed Per
Dwelling Unit
Zone No. Zone Name Actual Assessment Equivalent Factor
A-1 Weber/Sperry $62,117.18 $46.90 $62,117.18
A-2 Morada West $7,348.96 $79.88 $7,348.96
A-3 La Morada $1,129,230.24 $330.66 $1,129,298.65
A-4 Blossom Ranch $86,826.20 $237.88 $117,943.03
A-5 Weber Woods $15,338.08 $902.24 $30,478.26
A-6 Blossom/Sperry/Camera $295,655.00 $407.80 $558,733.29 A-7 Hunter Ridge $180,931.20 $256.64 $664,942.82
A-10 Cannery Park $206,455.68 $210.24 $493,895.92
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FY 2025-26 Zone Budgets
Maximum
Allowable
Assessment
Proposed Per
Dwelling Unit
Zone No. Zone Name Actual Assessment Equivalent Factor
B-1 Long Park $92,484.00 $84.00 $92,484.00
B-2 Weston Ranch $647,636.40 $117.82 $647,636.40
B-3 Weston Park $114,427.86 $24.00 $114,427.86
B-4 Smith Park $121,348.44 $119.32 $121,374.98
B-5 Weston Ranch Fence $59,257.20 $104.88 $127,790.40
C-1 Spanos Park $69,278.44 $119.24 $69,278.44
C-2 North Stockton Projects $477,803.74 $301.64 $477,829.30 C-3 Spanos Park West $494,033.12 $259.74 $494,071.31
C-4 Fairway Greens $21,433.60 $108.80 $67,755.71
C-6 Westlake Villages $248,743.60 $137.20 $443,518.14
C-7 North Stockton Projects III $278,227.32 $476.76 $307,056.49 2435
FY 2025-26 Zone Budgets
Maximum
Allowable
Assessment
Proposed Per
Dwelling Unit
Zone No. Zone Name Actual Assessment Equivalent Factor
D-1 Bridgeport Trails $27,030.00 $85.00 $27,030.00
D-3 Bridgeport Trails 4 & 5 $54,850.40 $298.10 $57,811.18 D-4 Calaveras Estates 2 $22,973.72 $149.18 $230,493.89
D-6 Moss Garden $46,147.52 $123.16 $230,516.35
E-1 Little John Creek $216,223.00 $273.70 $228,750.31
E-3 Seabreeze $162,402.24 $520.52 $320,058.96
E-4 Oakmore Meadows $81,731.76 $109.56 $271,699.17
E-5 Rancho Del Sol $60,273.00 $166.50 $228,786.90
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Recommended Actions
 Overrule all public hearing protests
 Approve and Adopt:
 Stockton Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 96-2 Annual Engineer’s Report
 Maximum Allowable Assessment
 Annual Budget/Actual Assessment for each Zone of the
District
 Confirm and levy assessment for each Zone
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City of Stockton
Legislation Text
File #: 25-0290, Version: 1
ADOPT THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CENTRAL STOCKTON LIGHTING

MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

RECOMMENDATION
This public hearing is to consider public comments and testimony regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Central Stockton Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (District) Annual Engineer's Report, budget, and levy of assessments.

After the public hearing, if owners of more than 50 percent of the area of assessable lands within the District have not protested the proposed levy of annual maintenance assessments, it is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:

1. Overrule any and all protests or objections (including all written protests not withdrawn in writing before the conclusion of the public hearing) to the proposed levy of assessments in the District in each zone.

2. Approve and adopt the District's Annual Engineer's Report for the FY 2025-26 containing the budget for each zone and confirm and levy the assessments for each zone as set forth in the Annual Engineer's Report.

3. Certify that the special assessment(s), fee(s), or charge(s) to be placed on the FY 2025-26 Secured Property Tax bill by the City of Stockton are certified to meet the requirements of Proposition 218 that added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California State Constitution.

4. Confirm that the assessments of the annual amount of costs and expenses for the maintenance and operation of the improvements upon the assessable lands in the District, as contained in the Annual Engineer's Report, shall be levied and collected for FY 2025-26. The assessments are in compliance with all laws pertaining to the levy of the annual assessment (State of California Streets and Highways Code Section 22500). The assessments are levied without regard to property valuation. The purpose of the assessments is to pay the costs and expenses for administration, maintenance, and operation of the Central Stockton Lighting Maintenance Assessment District, Zone 4, Oxford Manor.

5. Authorize the City Manager or designee, on behalf of the City Clerk, to file the assessments or a copy thereof certified by the City Clerk with the San Joaquin County Auditor and cause the assessments to be entered on the FY 2025-26 tax roll for the parcels in the District, Zone 4, Oxford Manor, as set forth in the Annual Engineer's Report on file with the City Clerk.

It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.

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Summary
This public hearing is to consider public comments and testimony regarding the FY 2025-26 District's Annual Engineer's Report, budget, and levy of assessments. The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Act), under which the District was formed, requires this public hearing and approval of the Annual Engineer's Report, budget, and levy of assessments. The FY 2025-26 Annual Engineer's Report for the District, which contains the budget, assessment amounts, and description of improvements eligible to be maintained, is on file with the City Clerk and is available for online viewing on the City of Stockton website.

The District levies assessments to fund maintenance of specialty streetlights in the Oxford Manor area (Attachment A). All funds generated from the assessments in the Oxford Manor zone can only be used for specific work in that zone.

The assessment formula provides for an annual escalator to the maximum allowable assessment and for adjusting the actual assessment. It is recommended that the FY 2025-26 maximum assessment be increased per the formula in the regional Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 3.00 percent. It is further recommended that the actual FY 2025-26 assessment increase by 3.00 percent over the FY 2024-25 assessment to adjust for inflation and track with the national CPI rate. This recommendation is a result of a comprehensive review and evaluation of current maintenance expenditures, long-term capital needs, and available reserves.

The recommended resolution overrules any and all protests; approves and adopts the District's Annual Engineer's Report for the FY 2025-26 containing the budget, confirms and levies the assessments as set forth in the Annual Engineer's Report; certifies that the assessments meet the requirements of Proposition 218 that added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California State Constitution; confirms that the assessments are in compliance with State of California Streets and Highways Code Section 22500, that the assessments are levied without regard to property valuation, and that the assessments are to fund maintenance of streetlights in public rights-of-way; authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, including, but not limited to, agreements and amendments; and authorizes the City Manager to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.

DISCUSSION
Background
The City operates and maintains approximately 19,800 streetlights. In most areas of the City, the cost of operating and maintaining streetlights is funded from the Measure K Fund. However, in the area of central Stockton, a special street lighting District was formed to provide enhanced lighting.

The enhanced lighting consists of more lights per block than a standard design would require and more expensive, non-standard poles and fixtures.

The District was formed in 2011 after achieving a passing vote in a voting process established by Proposition 218. This process requires all benefiting property owners to be given the opportunity to vote on the establishment of a maintenance assessment district. For an assessment district to be established, a majority of the votes cast must be in favor. The District consists of 278 non-City City of Stockton Page 2 of 5 Printed on 5/29/2025
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standard streetlights in the Oxford Manor area (Attachment A) and allows for assessments to be collected for the special benefit received as a result of the non-standard street lighting. The general benefit portion is included in the Public Works Operating budget.

The District sets annual assessments collected by the County with annual property taxes on each taxable parcel contained within the District. These annual assessments provide funding for operation, electricity, maintenance, and other administrative costs associated with the specialty lighting system, including preparing an Annual Engineer's Report and assessment roll. The Annual Engineer's Report contains the District's budget. The budget details the maintenance and administrative costs for the Oxford Manor zone.

The special benefit received by each parcel is directly proportional to the Linear Front Footage (LFF) of each parcel fronting the enhanced lighting corridor or street. Therefore, the assessment per parcel was determined by first defining a "Unit Assessment Rate" for the Oxford Manor zone. This assessment rate was calculated by dividing the total special benefit cost in the zone by the total LFF of the zone. This Unit Assessment Rate (dollars per LFF) was then multiplied by each parcel's LFF to determine the special benefit assessment for each parcel. The actual FY 2024-25 LFF assessment rate was $0.3392768. The maximum FY 2024-25 LFF assessment rate was $0.6532219.

The District assessment was approved with an annual escalator. The escalator is the greater of 3.00 percent or the increase CPI. The escalator allows the assessment, when necessary, to keep pace with inflation without having to go through the time and expense to ballot the property owners. The maximum allowable assessment annually adjusts by the CPI, while the actual assessment needed to cover a zone's expenses is determined based on the estimated expenses for the fiscal year. The annual increase in calendar year 2024 of the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward All Urban CPI was

2.38 percent. Therefore, the maximum escalator that can be applied to the maximum allowable assessment for FY 2025-26 is 3.00 percent. The maximum allowable assessment has been increased by the maximum allowable escalator each year since the District was formed.

On April 15, 2025, Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-04-15-1205, which preliminarily approved and confirmed the FY 2025-26 Annual Engineer's Report and the proposed actual assessments, set a public hearing for June 3, 2025, and authorized the City Clerk to publish notice of the public hearing. The Annual Engineer's Report contains the budget, proposed assessment amounts, and a complete description of improvements eligible to be maintained. The Annual Engineer's Report is on file with the City Clerk.

Present Situation
A summary of the proposed FY 2025-26 budget for the District (Attachment B) is contained within the Annual Engineer's Report, which is on file with the City Clerk. The budgeted expenditures include energy use, bulb replacements, administration, replacement reserves, general maintenance, repainting, knockdowns, and contingency. Funding for expenditures is from assessments levied on the properties within the District and Public Works Operating budget.

The total proposed FY 2025-26 cost of the Oxford Manor lighting is $63,738.06, which is an increase of $1,721.46 from FY 2024-25. The increase is attributable to anticipated increases in utility costs and costs to replace potential pole knockdowns due to vehicle collisions, as well as the 2024 CPI City of Stockton Page 3 of 5 Printed on 5/29/2025
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increase of 2.38 percent. Since the reserve is fully funded, and in order to keep the assessment within 3.00 percent of the FY 2024-25 assessment rate, an appropriation from the reserve of $4,593.02 is proposed. The actual FY 2025-26 assessment rate is proposed to be $0.349292 per LFF. The maximum assessment rate is recommended to be increased by the allowed 3.00 percent to $0.6728186 per LFF.

At the end of each fiscal year, any unexpended funds are returned to the District's reserve, which can be used to fund major repairs, such as wire and/or conduit replacement, foundation replacements, or other major repairs or improvements.

The District was established with the expectation that long-term refurbishment and gradual replacement of equipment would be accomplished utilizing a combination of operating and reserve funds. The reserve was reviewed and determined to be adequate. The District currently generates sufficient revenue for regular operations and has adequate reserves, so no change to the current assessment is in order.

The FY 2025-26 Annual Engineer's Report for the District, which contains the budget, assessment amounts for each property, and a description of improvements eligible to be maintained, is on file with the City Clerk. The assessments fund the special benefit of 278 non-standard streetlights within the District.

5. Authorize the City Manager or designee, on behalf of the City Clerk, to file the assessments or a copy thereof certified by the City Clerk with the San Joaquin County Auditor and cause the City of Stockton Page 4 of 5 Printed on 5/29/2025
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assessments to be entered on the FY 2025-26 tax roll for the parcels in the District, Zone 4, Oxford Manor, as set forth in the Annual Engineer's Report on file with the City Clerk.

It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.

Public Notification
Notice of the Public Hearing was published in The Record on May 23, 2025. The notice is required to be published a minimum of 10 days prior to the public hearing.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Total Proposed FY 2025-26 Assessments $19,187.26
Total Proposed FY 2025-26 Appropriation from Reserves $ 4,593.02 TOTAL PROPOSED FY 2025-26 SPECIAL BENEFIT BUDGET $23,780.28 (FUND 270-001)
Assessments are collected to fund the special benefit costs received by the properties in the District and held in a separate fund (Fund 270-001) for this purpose. Funds for the general benefit costs will be presented to Council for consideration during the normal budget process for the FY 2025-26 and are estimated to be $39,957.78.

There is no impact to the City's General Fund or any other unrestricted fund as a result of taking the recommended actions.

Attachment A - Map of Central Stockton Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (Zone 4, Oxford Manor)
Attachment B - Proposed FY 2025-26 Budget
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ATTACHMENT A
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Dept/Division 071-6803
Activity.Elem-Obj OXFORD MANOR

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS OXFORD MANOR LIGHTING
Painting (278 Fixtures @ $300/fixture once every 10 years) 540.20-25 $0.00 540.20-25 $13,654.00
540.20-25 $1,429.96
Cost of Energy
Wattage Voltage Count Cost/YR FY 25-26 Cost/YR FY 24-25 Total Energy 100 W 120 274 $123.80 $120.20 540.20-11 $33,921.20
150 W 120 2 $181.48 $176.20 540.20-11 $362.96
200 W 240 2 $244.96 $237.84 540.20-11 $489.92
Total Energy 540.20-11 $34,774.08
ESTIMATED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS $49,858.04

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION COSTS
Engineering Services 540.20-61 $5,555.00
City Administration 540.10- $1,611.16
Publicity/Advertising/Publication/Legal Notice 540.20-52 $547.16 Processing Fees/County Administration 540.20-57 $371.70 TOTAL ESTIMATED DISTRICT ADMIN. EXPENSES $8,085.02
Subtotal (Est. O&M Costs + Est. Admin. Costs) $57,943.06 Contingency; ±10% 540.40-98 $5,795.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF OXFORD MANOR LIGHTING $63,738.06 .20-25 $14,403.32
.20-25 $875.46
Wattage Voltage Number of
Lights
Cost/YR FY25-26 Cost/YR FY 24-25 Total Energy
100 W 120 170 $123.80 $120.20 .20-11 $21,046.00
Subtotal General Benefit Value $36,324.78
Contingency; ±10% $3,633.00

TOTAL ESTIMATED GENERAL BENEFIT VALUE
$39,957.78

ESTIMATED SPECIAL BENEFIT VALUE TO OXFORD MANOR
Difference between "Oxford Manor Lighting" and "General Benefit Value" $23,780.28

APPROPRIATION FROM RESERVE FOR
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS $4,593.02
2025-26 TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED
$19,187.26
Total Oxford Manor Assessable Linear Frontage Footage (LFF) 54,931.84 $0.349292141
FY25-26 Increase 3.00%
2025-2026 Proposed Potential per LFF Assessment $0.349292141

3.00% $0.672818557
GENERAL BENEFIT VALUE, Value determined on 170 lights if lights in the area were installed per City Standard
Central Stockton Lighting Maintenance Assessment District, Oxford Manor Area Budget
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Knockdown Repair/Replacement; assumes 1 knockdown per year is assumed, cost represents one known down
Bulb Replacement and General Maintenance (278 lights @ 5 year bulb life @ $22.66/bulb) General Benefit of Knockdowns for Standard Fixtures (Assumes standard 30 foot galvanized pole; 1 knockdown per year)
General Benefit of bulb Replacements (Assume 170 lights at City Standard spacing @ 5 year bulb life @ $22.68/bulb)
General Benefit of Cost of Energy
(Total Est. Cost of Oxford Manor Lighting - Total Est. General Benefit - Approp. From Res.) Proposed Actual 2025-26 LFF Unit Assessment Rate (Total Amount To Be Assessed/Assessable LFF)
2025-2026 Max. Possible per LFF Assessment

ATTACHMENT B
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Resolution No.

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION OVERRULING ANY AND ALL PROTESTS, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR

EACH ZONE, CERTIFYING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PROPOSITION 218 AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS

CODE, AND CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CENTRAL

STOCKTON LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
On April 15, 2025, the City Council of the City of Stockton adopted Resolution No. 2025-04-15-1205 to preliminarily approve the Annual Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 (the "Annual Engineer's Report"), to provide preliminary approval of the proposed budget, and to set a public hearing for the Central Stockton Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (the "District"), pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
The only zone currently in the District is Zone 4, Oxford Manor, which currently comprises the entirety of the District, subject to an annual assessment; and Notice of the Public Hearing that was held on June 3, 2025, was duly and regularly published in The Record, in the time, form, and manner required by law as evidenced by the declaration on file with the City Clerk; and
At the public hearing, the City Council afforded to every interested person an opportunity to make a protest to the Annual Engineer's Report, to the maximum annual assessment, the actual FY 2025-26 assessment, to the proposed budget, or to the proposed method and proportion of assessment, either in writing or orally, and this City Council has considered each protest, if any, and all matters and things pertaining to the Annual Engineer's Report were fully heard and considered by this Council; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

1. Protests or objections (including all written protests not withdrawn in writing before the conclusion of the public hearing) to the proposed levy of assessments in Zone 4, Oxford Manor, have not been made by the owners of the area of assessable lands subject to more than 50 percent of the total proposed levy of assessments within the District (Zone 4, Oxford Manor), and any and all protests or objections are overruled.

2. The Annual Engineer's Report for the District on file with the City Clerk for FY 2025-26, which includes the budget for Zone 4, Oxford Manor, is approved and 2445
adopted as the method of assessment for Zone 4, Oxford Manor, to be used to pay the costs and expenses for administration, maintenance, and operation.

3. The Council certifies that the special assessment(s), fee(s), or charge(s) as contained in the Annual Engineer's Report and to be placed on the FY 2025-26 Secured Property Tax bill by the City of Stockton are certified to meet the requirements of Proposition 218 that added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California State Constitution.

4. The assessments of the annual amount of costs and expenses for the maintenance and operation of the improvements upon the assessable lands in the District, as contained in the Annual Engineer's Report, are hereby approved and confirmed and shall be levied and collected for FY 2025-26. The assessments comply with all laws pertaining to the levy of the annual assessment (California Streets and Highways Code § 22500). The assessments are levied without regard to property valuation. The purpose of the assessments is to pay the costs and expenses for administration, maintenance, and operation of the Central Stockton Lighting Maintenance Assessment District, Zone 4, Oxford Manor.

5. The City Manager or designee, on behalf of the City Clerk, is hereby directed to file the assessments or a copy thereof certified by the City Clerk or other City official with the San Joaquin County Auditor and cause the assessments to be entered on the FY 2025-26 tax roll for the parcels in the District and each Zone within the District as set forth in the Annual Engineer's Report on file with the City Clerk.

6. The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents, including, but not limited to, agreements and amendments.

7. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED June 3, 2025 .

CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton
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CENTRAL STOCKTON LIGHTING

MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT

DISTRICT
FY 2025-26 Annual Engineer’s Report
Public Hearing
Stockton City Council Meeting
June 3, 2025
Item No. 16.6
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Central Stockton Lighting Maintenance
Assessment District
 District established to fund increased costs to
maintain 278 total decorative streetlights that
exceed City standard
 Operation and Maintenance funded:
 Electricity
 Replace Broken Fixtures
 Replace Burned Out Bulbs
 Re-paint Poles
 Replace Damaged or Knocked Down Poles
 Administration
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Central Stockton Lighting Maintenance
Assessment District
 Each year Council adopts the following:
 Engineer’s Report
 Maximum Allowable Assessment
 Annual Budget/Actual Assessment
 Provides funding for:
 Operation, maintenance, and preparation of an annual
Engineer’s Report and tax rolls; legal review; collection of assessments on San Joaquin County property taxes and City administration
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Maximum Allowable
vs
Actual Assessments
 Original Engineer’s Report approved by landowner
ballot – allows for annual Cost of Living Adjustment
 Approves annual maximum allowable, but collects only
what is needed for anticipated operational costs
 Allows for unanticipated emergencies – to collect only if necessary
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CENTRAL

STOCKTON

LIGHTING

MAINTENANCE

ASSESSMENT

DISTRICT
Oxford Manor
Zone 4
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Annual Assessment
 Assessment based on parcel street frontage
 FY 2025-26 Maximum Assessment Adjustment: 3.00%
 Based on San-Francisco-Oakland-Hayward All Urban
Consumers Price Index per original criteria
 FY 2025-26 Maximum Assessment $0.6728186 /Frontage
Foot
 FY 2025-26 Actual Assessment Adjustment: 3.00%
 FY 2025-26 Actual Assessment: $0.3492921/Frontage Foot  Actual Assessment for typical 50 Foot Lot: $17.46
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FY 2025-26 Assessments
Actual
Assessment
Proposed Unit
Assessment
Rate
(per Linear
Frontage Foot)
Zone Name Zone
No.
4 Oxford Manor $0.3492921 $19,187.26
Proposed
Maximum
Allowable
Assessment
$36,959.16
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Recommended Actions
 Overrule all public hearing protests
 Approve and adopt:
 Central Stockton Lighting Maintenance Assessment District Annual Engineer’s Report
 Maximum Allowable Assessment
 Annual Budget/Actual Assessment for each Zone of the
District
 Confirm and levy assessment for each Zone
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City of Stockton
Legislation Text
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HOLD PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT, FY 2025-26 ANNUAL BUDGETS, AND CONFIRM AND LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE STOCKTON CONSOLIDATED STORM DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2005-1

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council, at its meeting on April 15, 2025, preliminarily approved and confirmed the Engineer’s estimate of costs and expenses of the Consolidated Storm Drainage Maintenance Assessment District 2005-1 (District) and the annual assessments related thereto and set a required public hearing for June 3, 2025.

It is recommended that the City Council now conduct a public hearing to consider public comment and testimony regarding the approval and adoption of the annual budgets and assessment rolls for the District.

After the public hearing, if a majority protest based on the assessment amount does not exist, it is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:

1. Overrule all public hearing protests or objections (including all written protests not withdrawn in writing before the conclusion of the public hearing).

2. Approve and adopt the District Annual Engineer’s Report for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26, which contains the budget for each zone.

3. Confirm and levy the assessments for each zone as set forth in the Report.

4. File the assessments or a copy thereof, certified by the City Clerk or other City Official, with the San Joaquin County Auditor and cause the assessments to be entered on the FY 2025-26 tax roll as set forth in the Annual Engineer’s Report on file with the City Clerk.

It is further recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.

Summary
The Municipal Utilities Department (MUD) encompasses the Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Utilities, which are regulated for the protection of public health and the environment and supported by user fees. The Stormwater Utility consists of 77 pump stations, over 600 miles of pipeline, and 22,500 drain inlets that route stormwater from city streets into local basins and waterways. Regular system maintenance is necessary to prevent flooding from storm runoff. The Stormwater Utility is also responsible for oversight and compliance with the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit, which requires extensive City of Stockton Page 1 of 6 Printed on 5/29/2025
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monitoring and public outreach programs to promote water quality in the Sacramento San Joaquin River Delta.

In addition, the Stormwater Utility manages several Consolidated Storm Drain Maintenance Districts and Storm Drainage Basin Districts throughout the City. These Storm Drainage Maintenance Assessment Special Districts were formed pursuant to State law and the Stockton Improvement Procedure Code. The districts provide for the maintenance and operation of capital improvements that impart a special benefit to a designated area, including stormwater quality treatment and flood control.

These special districts require an annual Engineer’s Report to identify the budgets, changes to boundaries, and assessments for each parcel contained within each District. The budgets for each District include engineering fees for the preparation of the annual Engineer’s Report and tax rolls; attorneys’ fees; estimated costs of maintenance work to the device(s); City administrative costs; County costs to collect the assessments on the tax rolls; replacement reserve costs; and contingency fees. City administrative costs include staff salary expenses to oversee the annual Engineer’s Report and tax rolls, maintenance service contracts, coordinate device inspections, and maintenance schedules, as well as District finances management. The assessments are approved through a public hearing process.

If approved, this action will adopt the FY 2025-26 Engineer’s Report, including the budgets and assessments rolls for all 15 zones within the District.

DISCUSSION
Background
On July 26, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution 05-0329 to establish an assessment district designated as the “Stockton Consolidated Storm Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 2005-1” (District) and the creation and annexation of zone 1, known as “Riverbend Zone 1.” The formation of this District was based on the provisions of the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 (Act) and the Stockton Improvement Procedure Code (Stockton Code). Since then, 14 additional zones have been formed and annexed to the District for a total of 15 zones. Attachment A is a map depicting the location of each of the zones within the District.

The Act and Stockton Code contain provisions authorizing the City to form an Assessment District and annex zones to the district’s boundaries for the maintenance and operation improvements that impart a special benefit to an area. The purpose of the District is to provide funding for the operations, maintenance, and replacement of stormwater quality treatment devices that comply with the Stormwater Quality Control Plan and meet requirements of the Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES), as well as regional stormwater basins and associated components.

An Annual Engineers’ Report has been prepared for the District and submitted to the City. The Engineers’ Report has determined the actual assessments for FY 2025-26 for all the zones within the District and for each separate property within those zones. A Public Hearing is required to approve these assessments before they can be included in the San Joaquin County (SJC) tax roll for collection.

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For this fiscal year, Siegfried Engineering, Inc., of Stockton, California, was authorized to prepare the FY 2025-26 Engineer’s Report. A copy of the Report was submitted to the City Clerk and is on file for review by the Mayor and City Council. On April 15, 2025, the City Council adopted and preliminarily approved the FY 2025-26 Engineer’s Report, which includes the proposed budgets for the maintenance and operation of the improvements for each zone within the District, and the Assessment Rolls. The City Council action also set the public hearing for June 3, 2025.

The property owners are responsible for funding only those improvements within their Zone that are identified in the original Engineer’s Report as a special benefit. Each assessed parcel is assigned a dwelling unit equivalent factor (DUE), or a per assessable acre factor. A single-family residential lot is equivalent to one dwelling unit equivalent factor. The DUE factor for other classifications of developed parcels is determined by a formula detailed in the initial Council-approved Engineers’ Report for that Zone.

Present Situation
None of the proposed FY 2025-26 assessments exceed the allowed maximum annual assessment established in the original Engineer’s Report, which were approved by property owners through landowner ballots in accordance with Article XIII D, Section 6 of the California Constitution (commonly referred to as Proposition 218). Proposition 218 was adopted in 1996 and requires that property owners subject to assessment have an opportunity to weigh in on the adoption of each proposed annual assessment via public hearing held by the City Council.

The Engineer’s Report forming most zones includes the provision for an annual assessment in an amount equal to the greater of either 3.0 percent or the annual increase as shown in the Local Consumer Price Index for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose All Items, All Urban Users, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for a similar period. For the calendar year 2024, the annual increase is approximately 2.38 percent. For FY 2025-26, a 3.0 percent adjustment has been applied to the FY 2025-26 maximum allowable assessments.

Proposition 218 provides the latitude to approve the maximum allowable assessment but collect a lesser amount based on projected expenditures. Approving the maximum allowable assessment but only assessing the amount needed for the projected expenses allows the latitude to collect the maximum assessment in the event of unanticipated expenses and/or emergencies and complies with the requirements of Proposition 218.

The proposed budget for each zone within the District includes engineering fees for the preparation of the Annual Engineer’s Report and tax rolls, attorney’s fees, estimated cost of maintenance work, City of Stockton administrative costs, SJC costs to collect the assessments on the tax roll, replacement reserve costs, and a contingency amount. The general maintenance scope of work includes vector control, weed abatement, rodent control, slope dressing, mowing, ripping, grading of the basin bottom (as needed), pick-up and removal of trash and debris, cleaning of the structures, sediment removal, repair of fence and access, filter changes, device cleaning, and other maintenance associated with the special benefit.

The table below is a summary of the budget and per DUE factor to be assessed for each zone of the District for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26, as well as the Proposed Operational Budgets and the City of Stockton Page 3 of 6 Printed on 5/29/2025
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Maximum Allowable Assessment amounts for FY 2025-26.

Zone
No.

Zone
Name
FY 2024-25
Rate Per
DUE
Factor
FY 2025-26
Rate Per
DUE Factor
FY 2024-25
Assessment
FY 2025-26
Assessment
FY 2025-26
Proposed
Dwelling
Unit
Equivalents
(DueF)
FY 2025-26
Maximum
Allowable
Assessment
1 Riverbend
Estates
$42.64 $43.90 $27,787.38 $28,608.50 $651.68 $52,544.96
2A Cannery
Park
$7.62 $8.04 $7,507.38 $7,716.68 $959.79 $20,923.42
2B Cannery
Park
$21.62 $26.60 $27,779.88 $28,592.32 $1,074.90 $36,632.59 3 Simbad
Estates
$453.78 $467.38 $12,705.84 $13,086.64 $28.00 $29,580.88 4 Dama
Estates
$769.14 $792.20 $13,075.38 $13,467.40 $17.00 $38,609.72 5A Silver
Springs &
Gold
Springs
$128.62 $132.46 $34,668.22 $35,703.26 $269.54 $82,721.83 5B Silver
Springs &
Gold
Springs
$127.12 $130.92 $4,322.08 $4,451.28 $34.00 $6,393.36
6 Old Oak
Estates
$224.68 $231.40 $13,930.16 $14,346.80 $62.00 $24,790.70 7 Oakmore
Meadows,
Unit 3
$431.86 $444.80 $22,563.38 $23,239.46 $52.25 $27,557.16 8 Little John
Creek
North &
South
$406.50 $418.68 $25,609.50 $26,376.84 $63.00 $31,270.05 9 Malisa
Manor
$862.88 $888.76 $13,806.08 $14,220.16 $16.00 $32,357.28 10 Meadowlands Unit
2 $349.96 $360.44 $12,598.56 $12,975.84 $36.00 $40,769.28 11 Westlake
Villages
$4.42 $4.54 $13,895.48 $16,144.68 $3,556.14 $1,110,084.8 4 12 Moss
Gardens
$31.06 $31.98 $12,495.10 $12,865.20 $402.29 $87,313.02
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9 asa
Manor
$8688 $8886 $3,80608 $,06 $600 $3,358
10 Meadowlands Unit
2 $349.96 $360.44 $12,598.56 $12,975.84 $36.00 $40,769.28 11 Westlake
Villages
$4.42 $4.54 $13,895.48 $16,144.68 $3,556.14 $1,110,084.8 4 12 Moss
Gardens
$31.06 $31.98 $12,495.10 $12,865.20 $402.29 $87,313.02
13 ProLogis
Park at
Duck Creek
$27,837.86 $28,672.88 $27,837.86 $28,672.88 N/A $85,176.34 14 Calaveras
IV
$444.12 $468.86 $18,208.92 $18,754.40 $40.00 $20,812.80 15 BD Homes $902.50 $929.56 $11,732.50 $12,084.28 $13.00 $12,307.88 *ProLogis Park at Duck Creek (Zone 13) is the only zone within the District with assessments calculated on an assessable acre basis. Assessments for ProLogis Park are spread in proportion to the adjusted area for each parcel in Zone 13. The current assessable acreage is 97.82 acres. The maximum assessment is $85,176.34, resulting in a per acre maximum assessment or $870.75. The actual assessment is $28,672.88, resulting in an actual assessment per acre of $293.12.

The proposed assessments are to increase the zone assessment amounts by 3 percent when allowed by the original Engineers’ Report. All budgets in each zone are below the maximum allowable amount. Annual approval of the budget and Engineers’ Report is required by the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 and the Stockton Improvement Code, Part V. A copy of the FY 2025-26 Annual Engineers’ Report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and can also be found on the City of Stockton website at the following link: www.stocktonca.gov/stormwater <http://www.stocktonca.gov/stormwater>.

The anticipated FY 2025-26 ending fund balances for the zones are:

Zone
No.

Zone Name FY 2025-26 Anticipated Fund Balance
1 Riverbend Estates $229,007.43
2A Cannery Park $61,766.45
2B Cannery Park $236,782.21
3 Simbad Estates $114,053.79
4 Dama Estates $127,070.88
5A Silver Springs & Gold Springs $592,908.84
5B Silver Springs & Gold Springs $26,874.87
6 Old Oak Estates $110,874.04
7 Oakmore Meadows $214,723.06
8 Little John Creek North & South $247,177.38
9 Malisa Manor $138,773.54
10 Meadowlands $115,003.26
11 Westlake Villages $51,447.94
12 Moss Gardens $147,925.69
13 ProLogis Park at Duck Creek $224,776.76
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6 Old Oak Estates $110,874.04
7 Oakmore Meadows $214,723.06
8 Little John Creek North & South $247,177.38
9 Malisa Manor $138,773.54
10 Meadowlands $115,003.26
11 Westlake Villages $51,447.94
12 Moss Gardens $147,925.69
13 ProLogis Park at Duck Creek $224,776.76
14 Calaveras IV $45,948.40
15 BD Homes $13,010.28
This public hearing allows any interested person an opportunity to protest the proposed budget, the proposed method and proportion of assessment, the maximum annual assessment, or the actual FY 2025-26 assessment, either in writing or orally, for each zone in the Annual Report. A majority protest exists if more than 50 percent of the owners of the area of assessable lands within the district in each zone file a written or verbal protest. The required notice of this public hearing was published in The Record on April 15, 2025, and again on May 5, 2025, at least 10 days prior to the hearing date, in accordance with applicable Proposition 218 noticing requirements.

By approving the proposed resolution, the City Council will approve and adopt the Annual Engineer’s Report for FY 2025-26, which includes the Budget for each zone of the District and the Assessment Roll. This action will also confirm the levy and collection of the assessments set forth in the Annual Engineer’s Report for the District.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The proposed Consolidated Storm Drainage Maintenance District budget for FY 2025-26 is detailed in Attachment B.

The City makes no financial contributions to the District. All fees, costs, and expenses incurred are paid from the proceeds of the annual assessments to be levied and collected on the San Joaquin County tax roll. Proposition 218 limits the use of the funds collected within the various zones of this District to pay only the expenses related to the maintenance and operation of the specific stormwater quality treatment device(s) detailed in the Annual Engineers’ Report for each zone. The funds collected from the property owners of a zone can only be used for work on the device(s) in that zone as it imparts a special benefit restricted to the properties of that zone. District funds are segregated and cannot be used to operate, maintain, or support the activities of the stormwater system, or any other utility at large.

Administration and operational costs for the maintenance of the stormwater treatment basin in Cannery Park 2B will be proportionately split with the Stockton Stormwater Utility in FY 2025-26 as the basin is also used for flood control purposes.

This action has no impact on the General Fund or any other unrestricted funds.

Attachment A - District Zones Location Map
Attachment B - Summary of Zone Budgets
Attachment C - Consolidated Storm Drainage Maintenance District Locations City of Stockton Page 6 of 6 Printed on 5/29/2025
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ATTACHMENT A
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Dept./Div. 270-036 270-037 270-038 270-039 270-040 270-041 270-042 270-043 270-044 270-045 270-046 270-047 270-048 270-049 270-050 270-051 270-053 Object
Code
Ref.

RIVERBEND

ESTATES,
ZONE 1

CANNERY

PARK, ZONE
2A

CANNERY

PARK, ZONE
2B
SIMBAD

ESTATES,
ZONE 3
DAMA

ESTATES,
ZONE 4

SILVER &
GOLD

SPRINGS,
ZONE 5A

OLD OAK

ESTATES,
ZONE 6

OAKMORE

MEADOWS,
ZONE 7
LITTLE
JOHNS

CREEK N&S,
ZONE 8
MALISA
MANOR,
ZONE 9

SILVER &
GOLD

SPRINGS,
ZONE 5B

MEADOWLAN
DS, ZONE 10

WESTLAKE

VILLAGES,
ZONE 11
MOSS

GARDENS,
ZONE 12

PROLOGIS

PARK, ZONE
13 CALAVERAS

ESTATES IV,
ZONE 14

BD HOMES,
ZONE 15
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance-FY2024-25 (FY 23-24 Yr End) a. $ 61,766.45 229,007.43 $ 236,782.21 $ 114,053.79 $ 127,070.88 $ 592,908.84 $ 110,874.04 $ 214,723.06 $ 247,177.38 $ 138,773.54 $ 26,874.87 $ 115,003.26 $ 51,447.94 $ 147,925.69 $ 224,776.76 $ 45,948.40 $ 13,010.28 $ Operational Costs:

Water 640004 $ 538.42 - - - - - - - - - - - - $ - - 965.66 Inspection, Maintenance & Graffiti Control 630013 b. $ 2,643.96 16,150.00 $ 18,506.04 $ 2,604.70 $ 3,244.66 $ 25,063.18 $ 3,718.50 $ 12,133.24 $ 15,063.44 $ 3,690.78 $ 1,983.32 $ 2,421.64 $ - 15,857.12 $ 8,763.28 $ 2,735.90 $ Total Operational Costs: $ 2,643.96 16,688.42 $ 18,506.04 $ 2,604.70 $ 3,244.66 $ 25,063.18 $ 3,718.50 $ 12,133.24 $ 15,063.44 $ 3,690.78 $ 1,983.32 $ 2,421.64 $ - - 16,822.78 $ 8,763.28 $ 2,735.90 $ Administrative Costs:

Publication 630008 c. $ 18.68 79.56 $ 32.54 $ 79.56 $ 79.56 $ 39.76 $ 79.56 $ 79.56 $ 79.56 $ 79.56 $ 39.76 $ 79.56 $ 79.56 $ 79.56 $ 39.76 $ 79.56 $ 78.12 $ Attorney's Fees 630021 d. $ 438.92 877.88 $ 611.60 $ 877.88 $ 877.88 $ 438.92 $ 877.88 $ 877.88 $ 877.88 $ 877.88 $ 438.92 $ 877.88 $ 877.88 $ 877.88 $ 877.88 $ 877.88 $ 862.12 $ County Administration Fee 630020 e. $ 155.64 280.90 $ 116.14 $ 98.28 $ 59.64 $ 372.20 $ 148.64 $ 175.56 $ 84.24 $ 56.14 $ 40.92 $ 126.38 $ 132.22 $ 133.40 $ 14.00 $ 140.42 $ 137.92 $ Annual Engineer's Report 630003 f. $ 1,262.96 3,558.38 $ 2,858.30 $ 2,412.42 $ 2,164.26 $ 1,902.10 $ 2,412.42 $ 2,412.42 $ 2,412.42 $ 2,412.42 $ 1,147.06 $ 2,412.42 $ 2,934.48 $ 2,934.48 $ 2,412.42 $ 2,865.40 $ 1,839.24 $ Professional Services 630006 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City Administration 670002 g. $ 2,926.30 5,852.64 $ 5,096.90 $ 5,852.64 $ 5,852.64 $ 5,811.64 $ 5,852.64 $ 5,852.64 $ 5,852.64 $ 5,852.64 $ 474.02 $ 5,852.64 $ 5,852.64 $ 5,852.64 $ 5,852.64 $ 5,852.64 $ 5,747.72 $ Total Administrative Costs: $ 4,802.50 10,649.36 $ 8,715.48 $ 9,320.78 $ 9,030.98 $ 8,564.62 $ 9,371.14 $ 9,398.06 $ 9,306.74 $ 9,278.64 $ 2,140.68 $ 9,348.88 $ 9,876.78 $ 9,877.96 $ 9,196.70 $ 9,815.90 $ 8,665.12 $ Contingency 670008 $ 270.22 1,270.72 $ 1,370.80 $ 1,161.16 $ 1,188.76 $ 2,075.46 $ 1,257.16 $ 1,708.16 $ 2,006.66 $ 1,250.74 $ 327.28 $ 1,205.32 $ 6,267.90 $ 2,987.24 $ 2,653.40 $ 175.22 $ 683.26 $ Contingency-Reserve 670008 - - - - - - - - -
Capital Replacement 670008 h. - - - - - - - - -
$ 7,716.68 28,608.50 $ 28,592.32 $ 13,086.64 $ 13,467.40 $ 35,703.26 $ 14,346.80 $ 23,239.46 $ 26,376.84 $ 14,220.16 $ 4,451.28 $ 12,975.84 $ 16,144.68 $ 12,865.20 $ 28,672.88 $ 18,754.40 $ 12,084.28 $ Current Year Assessments 442030 $ 7,716.68 28,608.50 $ 28,592.32 $ 13,086.64 $ 13,467.40 $ 35,703.26 $ 14,346.80 $ 23,239.46 $ 26,376.84 $ 14,220.16 $ 4,451.28 $ 12,975.84 $ 16,144.68 $ 12,865.20 $ 28,672.88 $ 18,754.40 $ 12,084.28 $ Transfer from Fund Balance
$ 7,716.68 28,608.50 $ 28,592.32 $ 13,086.64 $ 13,467.40 $ 35,703.26 $ 14,346.80 $ 23,239.46 $ 26,376.84 $ 14,220.16 $ 4,451.28 $ 12,975.84 $ 16,144.68 $ 12,865.20 $ 28,672.88 $ 18,754.40 $ 12,084.28 $ Projected Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Fund Balance 229,007.43 $ 61,766.45 $ 236,782.21 $ 114,053.79 $ 127,070.88 $ 592,908.84 $ 110,874.04 $ 214,723.06 $ 247,177.38 $ 138,773.54 $ 26,874.87 $ 115,003.26 $ 51,447.94 $ 147,925.69 $ 224,776.76 $ 45,948.40 $ 13,010.28 $ Maximum Allowable Assessment - 3.00% $ 20,923.42 52,544.96 $ 36,632.59 $ 29,580.88 $ 38,609.72 $ 82,721.83 $ 24,790.70 $ 27,557.16 $ 31,270.05 $ 32,357.28 $ $6,393.36 40,769.28 $ 1,110,084.84 $ 87,313.02 $ 85,176.34 $ 20,812.80 $ 12,307.88 $ Recommended CRP Balance
Revenues:

ATTACHMENT B
Total Revenues/Transfers
6522-000-XXXXXX-270-XXX-30-65-000-000-
Total Operational/Admin/Contingency/Replacement
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Storm Drains and Basins
074 FY 2025-2026
North New Castle - District 6 (6967)
LOCATED NEAR: WEST SIDE OF NORTH NEWCASTLE ROAD
WEST OF AMAZON FULFILLMENT CENTER SCK1 - 4532 NEWCASTLE ROAD, STOCKTON, CA 95215 Western Pacific (6901)
LOCATED NEAR: WEST OF UNITED FACILITIES - PRISM WAREHOUSE 3535 PERLMAN DRIVE, STOCKTON, CA 95206 NORTHWEST OF ONTRAC 555 ZEPHYR STREET, STOCKTON, CA 95206 Charter Way (6902)
LOCATED NEAR: SOUTH OF LKQ - 1627 ARMY COURT, STOCKTON, CA 95206 NORTH OF SHAH DISTRIBUTORS - 2325 WEST CHARTER WAY, STOCKTON, CA 95206 Airport Gateway (6903)
LOCATED NEAR:

Arch Road (6904)
LOCATED NEAR: WEST OF THE SYGMA NETWORK - 3741 GOLD RIVER LANE, STOCKTON, CA 95215 NORTHWEST OF KRAFT - 3735 IMPERIAL WAY, STOCKTON, CA 95215 Stockton Airport Business Center (6905)
LOCATED NEAR: NORTHEAST OF CROWN BOLT - 2055 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, STOCKTON, CA 95206 NORTH VALUES PRODUCTS CORPORATION - 2128 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, STOCKTON, CA 95206 Riverbend Estates - Zone 1 (6951)
ITEMS #1-8 LOCATED
NEAR: 4503 WHITE FORGE DRIVE, STOCKTON, CA 95212
ITEMS #9-11 LOCATED
NEAR: 4424 NORTH WILD GRAPE DRIVE, STOCKTON, CA 95212
Cannery Park - Zone 2A (6952)
ITEMS #1-6 LOCATED
NEAR: SOUTHEAST OF GAME CHANGER ACADEMY - 3200 EAST 8 MILE ROAD, STOCKTON, CA 95212 Cannery Park - Zone 2B (6952)
ITEMS #1-4 LOCATED
NEAR: STILL UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Simbad Estates - Zone 3 (6953)
LOCATED NEAR: NORTHWEST OF 1910 SIMBAD COURT, STOCKTON, CA 95206 Dama Estates - Zone 4 (6954)
LOCATED NEAR: NORTH OF 932 ALVARADO COURT, STOCKTON, CA 95204 Silver & Gold Springs - Zone 5A (6955)
LOCATED NEAR: THE SOUTH SIDE OF AG SPANOS BOULEVARD BETWEEN THORTON ROAD AND OCEANMIST WAY Old Oak Estates - Zone 6 (6956)
LOCATED NEAR: 2933 SOUTH BIEGHLE STREET, STOCKTON, CA 95206 ON THE EAST SIDE OF BIEGHLE STREET Oakmore Meadows - Zone 7 (6957)
LOCATED NEAR:

NORTH OF 2174 CHAPMAN OAK DRIVE AND 3641 SANGUINETTI DRIVE, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHAPMAN

OAK DRIVE
Little Johns Creek N&S - Zone 8 (6958)
LOCATED NEAR: THE WEST SIDE OF ZACHARY DRIVE
Malisa Manor, Zone 9 (6959)
LOCATED NEAR:

THE INTERSECTION OF MICHEAL AVENUE AND MALISSA WAY, SOUTH OF 1677 MICHAEL AVENUE, STOCKTON, CA 95206
Meadow Land - Zone 10 (6962)
NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST OF BMW OF NORTH AMERICA - 931 RUNWAY DRIVE, STOCKTON, CA 95206

ATTACHMENT C
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LOCATED NEAR:

THE INTERSECTION OF KAYCEE LANE AND LITTLE GRASS WAY, WEST OF 10118 KAYCEE LANE, STOCKTON, CA 95209
Westlake Villages - Zone 11 (6963)
LOCATED NEAR: ALONG WESTLAKE DRIVE. HOMES STILL UNDER DEVELOPMENT Moss Gardens - Zone 12 (6964)
LOCATED NEAR: STILL UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Prologis Park - Zone 13 (6965)
LOCATED NEAR: SOUTHEAST OF COSTCO DDC CENTER - 2115 SOUTH SINCLAIR AVENUE STOCKTON, CA 95215 Calaveras Estates IV - Zone 14 (6966)
LOCATED NEAR: STILL UNDER DEVELOPMENT
BD Homes Subdivision - Zone 15 (6968)
LOCATED NEAR: SOUTH OF DELTA SIERRA MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2255 WAGNER HEIGHTS ROAD, STOCKTON, CA 95209

ATTACHMENT C
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Resolution No.

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26, THE BUDGET FOR EACH ZONE, AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR

THE STOCKTON CONSOLIDATED STORM DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2005-1
On April 15, 2025, the City Council adopted its Resolution of Intention to Approve the Annual Engineer's Report (Annual Report) for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year, to Provide Preliminary Approval of the Proposed Budgets for each Zone, and to Set a Public Hearing Thereon (Resolution No. 2025-04-15-1202) for the Stockton Consolidated Storm Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 2005-1 as required by law; and Notice of the Public Hearing held on June 3, 2025, was published in The Record, in the time, form, and manner required by law, as evidenced by the declaration on file with the City Clerk; and
At the Public Hearing, every interested person was given an opportunity to make a protest for each Zone to the Annual Report, to the maximum annual assessment, to the actual 2025-26 assessment, to the proposed budget, or to the proposed method and proportion of assessment, either in writing or orally, and this Council has considered each protest and all matters and things pertaining to the Annual Report were fully heard and considered by this Council; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

1. Protests or objections (including all written protests not withdrawn in writing before the conclusion of the Public Hearing) to the proposed levy of assessments in each Zone have not been made by the owners of more than fifty percent of the area of assessable lands within the District in each Zone and such protests or objections are hereby overruled.

2. The Annual Report on file with the City Clerk for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Stockton Consolidated Storm Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 2005-1, which includes the budget for each Zone, is hereby approved and adopted as the method of assessment for each Zone to be used to pay the costs and expenses of the maintenance and operation.

3. The assessment of the annual amount of costs and expenses of the maintenance and operation of the improvements, upon the several subdivisions of land in the District as contained in the Annual Report, be, and the same is hereby approved and confirmed and shall be levied and collected for the Fiscal Year 2025-26. 2465
A. The assessment follows all laws pertaining to the levy of the annual assessment (Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California State Constitution, § 53753.5 of the Gov. Code of the State of California, Streets and Highways Code § 10000, et seq., and the Stockton Improvement Procedure Code).

The City of Stockton hereby certifies that the special assessment(s), fee(s), or charges(s) listed below to be placed on the 2025-26 Secured Property Tax bill by the City of Stockton meets the requirements of Proposition 218 that added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California State Constitution.

B. The assessment is levied without regard to property valuation.

C. The purpose of the assessment is the maintenance and operation of storm drainage facilities.

4. The City Manager is authorized to direct the Chief Financial Officer or his/her designee to enter the assessments on the 2025-26 tax roll for the parcels in each Zone within the District as set forth in the Annual Report on file with the City Clerk.

5. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED: June 3, 2025 .

CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton
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24 Hours Stockton Consolidated Storm Drainage
Maintenance Assessment District 2005-1
Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Assessments
Municipal Utilities Department
June 3, 2025
Agenda Item 16.7
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Storm Drainage Assessment District 2005-1
• City’s Storm Water Discharge Permit (Order No. R5-
2016-0040, NPDES Permit No. CAS0085324) requires
stormwater pollution control devices in new
development.
• July 26, 2005: Consolidated Storm Drainage
Maintenance District 2005-1 established to fund
device maintenance.
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• Each year, Council adopts the following:
• Engineer’s Report.
• Maximum Allowable Assessment.
• Annual Budget/Actual Assessment.
• Maintenance and operation of stormwater quality
(treatment) improvements.
• Assessment provides funding for:
• Operation, maintenance and preparation of an annual
Engineer’s report & tax rolls; legal review; collection of assessments on San Joaquin County property taxes and
City administration.

Storm Drainage Assessment District 2005-1
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Maximum Allowable vs. Actual Assessments
• Original Engineer’s Report approved by landowner
ballot – allows for annual Cost of Living Adjustment.
• Approves annual maximum allowable but collect only
what is needed for anticipated operational costs.
• Allows for unanticipated emergencies – to collect
only if necessary.
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Stockton
Consolidated
Storm Drainage
District 2005-1
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Annual Assessment
• Varies by zone as a result of:
• Zone size.
• Dwelling Unit Equivalent Factor.
• Number of parcels within zone.
• Amount and type of improvements to be maintained.
• FY 2025-2026 Maximum Allowable Adjustment: +3.0
• Based on the greater of 3% or the annual San-FranciscoOakland-San Jose Consumer Price Index. • FY 2025-2026 Actual assessments are to increase 3%
but stay within the maximum allowable.
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Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Zone Budgets
Proposed Maximum
Allowable Assessment
Proposed Per Dwelling
Unit Equivalent Factor
Proposed Budget
(Actual Assessment) Zone No. Zone Name
1 Riverbend Estates $28,608.50 $43.90 $52,544.96
2A Cannery Park $7,716.68 $8.04 $20,923.42
2B Cannery Park $28,592.32 $26.60 $36,632.59
3 Simbad Estates $13,086.64 $467.38 $29,580.88
4 Dama Estates $13,467.40 $792.20 $38,609.72
$35,703.26 $132.46 $82,721.83 Silver Springs &
Gold Springs 5A
$4,451.28 $130.92 $6,393.36 Silver Springs &
Gold Springs 5B
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Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Zone Budgets
Proposed Maximum
Allowable Assessment
Proposed Per Dwelling
Unit Equivalent Factor
Proposed Budget
(Actual Assessment) Zone No. Zone Name
6 Old Oak Estates $14,346.80 $231.40 $24,790.70
$23,239.46 $444.80 $27,557.16 Oakmore
Meadows, Unit 3 7
$26,376.84 $418.68 $31,270.05 Little John Creek
North & South 8
9 Malisa Manor $14,220.16 $888.76 $32,357.28
$12,975.84 $360.44 $40,769.28 Meadowlands,
Unit 2 10
11 Westlake Villages $16,144.68 $4.54 $1,110,084.84
12 Moss Gardens $12,865.20 $31.98 $87,313.02
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Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Zone Budgets
Proposed Maximum
Allowable Assessment
Proposed Per Dwelling
Unit Equivalent Factor
Proposed Budget
(Actual Assessment) Zone No. Zone Name
$28,672.88 *$293.12 $85,176.34 Prologis Park at
Duck Creek 13
14 Calaveras IV $18,754.40 $468.86 $20,812.80
15 BD Homes $12,084.28 $929.56 $12,307.88
*Zone 13’s assessments are calculated on an assessable acre basis. Current assessable acreage is 97.82. The maximum assessment is $85,176.34, with a per-acre maximum of $870.75. The assessments spread in proportion to the adjusted area for each parcel. With adjustments, the actual assessment is $28,672.88 2475
Recommended Actions
• Overrule all public hearing protests.
• Approve and adopt:
• Stockton Consolidated Storm Drainage
Maintenance Assessment District 2005-1 Annual
Engineer’s Report.
• Maximum Allowable Assessment.
• Annual Budget/Actual Assessment for each Zone
of the District.
• Confirm and levy assessment for each Zone.
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City of Stockton
Legislation Text
File #: 25-0538, Version: 1
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORTS, FY 2025-26

ANNUAL BUDGETS, AND ASSESSMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL STORM DRAINAGE BASIN

MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council conduct the public hearing called for at its meeting on April 15, 2025, to consider public comment and testimony regarding the approval and adoption of the annual budgets and assessment rolls for the six special districts listed below (each, a “District”).

At the conclusion of the public hearing, if less than fifty percent of the owners of the assessable lands within a District file a protest of the proposed levy of annual maintenance assessments, it is recommended that the City Council adopt resolutions to:

1. Overrule all public hearing protests or objections (including all written protests not withdrawn in writing before the conclusion of the public hearing) to the proposed levy of assessments in each District, provided, as to each District, no majority protest exists.

2. Approve and adopt the preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 annual budget for each District.

3. Confirm and levy FY 2025-26 assessments for each of the following six industrial storm drainage basin maintenance Assessment Districts (Districts):
1) Western Pacific Industrial Park Storm Drainage Basin Maintenance District, Project Number 81-1 (Western Pacific)
2) Charter Way Industrial Site Storm Drainage Basin Maintenance District, Project Number 86-4 (Charter Way)
3) Arch Road Industrial Park Storm Drainage Basin Maintenance District, Project Number 84-2 (Arch Road)
4) Airport Gateway Center Storm Drainage Basin Maintenance District, Project Number 96 -03 (Airport Gateway)
5) Stockton Airport Business Center Storm Drainage Basin Maintenance District, Project Number 84-1 (Stockton Airport)
6) North Newcastle Storm Pump Station and Basin Maintenance District, Project Number 20-1 (North Newcastle)
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4. Approve and adopt the Engineer’s Reports (Reports) showing the FY 2025-26 assessments and the adjusted drainage acres to be used in assessing the costs and expenses in connection therewith as the method of assessment to be used to pay the costs and expenses of the maintenance and operation.

5. Approve, confirm, and levy the assessments, as described in the Reports, of the annual amount of costs and expenses to maintain and operate the improvements upon the several subdivisions of land in each District, in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by said subdivisions from the operation of said improvements and of the related incidental expenses as described in each respective Report.

It is further recommended that the City Manager be authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of these resolutions.

Summary
The Municipal Utilities Department (MUD) encompasses the Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Utilities, which are regulated for the protection of public health and the environment and supported by user fees. The Stormwater Utility consists of 77 pump stations, over 600 miles of pipeline, and 22,500 drain inlets that route stormwater from city streets into local basins and waterways. Regular system maintenance is necessary to prevent flooding from storm runoff. The Stormwater Utility is also responsible for oversight and compliance with the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, which requires extensive monitoring and public outreach programs to promote water quality in the Sacramento San Joaquin River Delta.

In addition, the Stormwater Utility manages a consolidated storm drainage maintenance district and six industrial storm drainage basin maintenance districts throughout the City. These Districts were formed pursuant to State law and the Stockton Improvement Procedure Code. The Districts provide for the maintenance and operation of capital improvements that impart a special benefit to a designated area, including stormwater quality treatment and flood control.

Each special District requires an annual Engineer’s Report to identify the budgets, changes to boundaries and assessments for each parcel contained within each District. The budget for each District includes engineering fees for the preparation of the annual Engineer’s Report and tax rolls; attorney’s fees; estimated costs of maintenance work to the device(s); City administrative costs; San Joaquin County costs to collect the assessments on the tax rolls; replacement reserve costs; and contingency fees. City administrative costs include staff salary expenses to oversee the annual Engineer’s Reports and tax rolls, maintenance service contracts, coordinate device inspections, maintenance schedules, and management of District finances. The assessments are approved through a public hearing process.

If approved, this action will adopt the FY 2025-26 budgets and assessments for the six Districts listed above.

A copy of the FY 2025-26 Annual Engineer’s Reports is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and can also be found on the City of Stockton website at the following link: www.stocktonca.gov/stormwater.

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DISCUSSION
Background
The City Council, in accordance with Resolution Numbers 85-0416, 86-1059, 88-0492, 88-0552, 99- 0400 and 2020-12-15-1501, authorized the formation of the six Districts (Attachment A). As a condition of their subdivision agreements, each developer was required to form a maintenance district to provide ongoing maintenance of the basins after construction was complete and the basins were turned over to the City. The formation of these Districts was based on the provisions of the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 (Act) and the Stockton Improvement Procedure Code (Stockton Code). The Act and the Stockton Code contain provisions for the City to form assessment districts for the maintenance and operation of improvements that award a special benefit to an area.

The purpose of these Districts is to provide funding for the operations and maintenance of the storm drainage basins. The maintenance spraying of weeds, rodent control, maintenance of fences, removal of debris/trash, and general upkeep of the basin. The original Engineer’s Reports, which were approved by the landowners at the time of formation of each District, detail how the City can legally calculate the annual assessments. The original Engineer’s Reports for the Arch Road, Charter Way, and Western Pacific Districts did not allow for a Cost-of-Living Adjustment to be applied to increase the maximum allowable assessment over the years. Thus, these three basins will remain at the maximum allowable assessment.

The Stockton Airport Business Center District was similarly established, but parcels were annexed to the District in FY 2004-05. The annexed parcels of this district are subject to a Cost-of-Living Adjustment. Any changes to the formulas for the calculation of any of these assessments are subject to a vote by the impacted parcel owners as required by California Constitution Article 13(D) Section 6, commonly known as Proposition 218. Approved by taxpayers in 1996, Proposition 218 amended the California Constitution to require that property owners and tenants that pay for property related services directly to a public agency receive ample notice and have an opportunity to weigh in on the adoption of new or increased property related fees. The law provides that property owners subject to the assessment have an opportunity to weigh in on the adoption of each proposed annual assessment via a public hearing held by the City Council.

On April 15, 2025, the City Council preliminarily approved and confirmed the budgets and proposed assessments for each of the Districts and set a public hearing for June 3, 2025. Through this process, annual assessments are included on the San Joaquin County property tax roll for collection.

Present Situation
Attachment B provides a summary of the proposed FY 2025-26 budget and assessments for each district. Western Pacific Industrial Park, Charter Way Industrial Site, Arch Road Industrial Park, and Stockton Airport Business Center are the only districts of the FY 2025-26 assessments where the budget exceeds the established Maximum Annual Allowable Assessments contained in the original Engineers’ Reports that were approved either by landowner ballots or written consent of the landowners and approved by the Council as part of the district formation proceedings. The proposed budgets for the districts include engineering fees, attorney fees, estimated basin maintenance work, City administration costs and contingency.

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The proposed FY 2025-26 annual and maximum assessments for the Western Pacific Industrial Park, Charter Way Industrial Site, and Arch Road Industrial Park Districts remain at the same level as the FY 2024-25 annual assessments due to no annual increases allowed within the original Engineer’s Reports approved by the landowners.

Operational costs of the three basin districts referenced as Western Pacific Industrial Park, Charter Way Industrial Site, and Arch Road Industrial Park are not projected to exceed their maximum allowable assessments in FY 2025-26 based on the contracted costs for preparation of the Engineer’s Reports and district maintenance.

Staff recommend approving the full operational budget. The FY 2024-25 Actual Assessments, FY 2025-26 Proposed Assessments, FY 2025-26 Proposed Amount to Transfer from Fund Balance, FY 2025-26 Operational Budgets, FY 2025-26 Projected Fund Balances, and FY 2025-26 Maximum Allowable Assessments are as follows:

District FY 2024-25
Actual
Assessment
FY 2025-26
Proposed
Assessment
FY 2025-26
Proposed
Amount to
Transfer from
Fund Balance to
Expenditure
Account
FY 2025-26
Operational
Expenditure
Budget
FY 2025-26
Projected
Fund Balance
FY 2025-26
Maximum
Allowable
Assessment
Western
Pacific
Industrial
Park
$17,319.58 $17,319.58 $7,308.00 $24,627.58 $56,523.12 $17,320.00 Charter
Way
Industrial
Site
$12,999.98 $12,999.98 $9,409.00 $22,408.98 $1958.29 $13,000.00 Arch Road
Industrial
Park
$17,372.44 $17,372.44 $7,094.00 $24,466.44 $101,299.74 $17,373.00 The Engineer’s Reports for the Airport Gateway Center District, and the applicable parcels in the Stockton Airport Business Center District and North Newcastle District contain provisions for an annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment. Each year, the maximum annual assessments are increased in an amount equal to the greater of either 3.0 percent or the annual increase as shown in the Local Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose All Items, All Urban Users, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for a similar period.

For the calendar year 2024, the annual increase is approximately 2.38 percent. For FY 2025-26, the

3.00 percent adjustment has been applied to the calculation of the total maximum allowable assessment and the actual assessment for Airport Gateway Center, and the annexed portions of the Stockton Airport Business Center Districts and North Newcastle District. Proposition 218 provides cities with the latitude to approve the maximum allowable assessment, if warranted, based on City of Stockton Page 4 of 6 Printed on 5/29/2025
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estimated expenditures, or if estimated expenditures do not justify the maximum to collect a lesser amount.

Staff recommend that the City Council approve the increase in the maximum allowable assessment and the increase in the actual assessment that will set the base for upcoming fiscal year calculations.

Staff also recommend approving the full operational budget and the transfer of funds needed from reserve balance to cover the gap in expenses in the Stockton Airport Business Center.

Sufficient fund balance exists in reserve to pay for the gap in costs not covered by the new assessment. The FY 2024-25 Actual Assessments, FY 2025-26 Proposed Assessments, FY 2025-26 Proposed Amount to Transfer from Fund Balance, FY 2025-26 Operational Budgets, FY 2025-26 Projected Fund Balances, and FY 2025-26 Maximum Allowable Assessments are as follows:

Administrative and operational costs for the maintenance of the Stockton Airport Business Center basin are offset with transfers from the Little John Creek Landscape Maintenance District No. 94-1 and Seabreeze Landscape Maintenance District No. 96-2 ($6,626.00 and $2,753.00), respectively, as the basin landscaping is provided for in those districts. Due to these contributions, $9,379.00 will be deposited back into the reserve.

Fund balances are for infrastructure replacement accounts to fund construction of new facilities at the end of their operational life.

The tax rolls submitted for collection show the approved maximum assessment as well as the actual amount that will be submitted for collection on the San Joaquin County property taxes.

This public hearing provides any interested person an opportunity to protest the proposed budget, the proposed method and proportion of assessment or the maximum annual assessment, either in writing or orally, for each district. A majority protest exists if more than fifty percent of the owners of City of Stockton Page 5 of 6 Printed on 5/29/2025
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the area of assessable lands within a district file a written or verbal protest. The required notice of this public hearing was published in The Record on April 15, 2025, and May 5, 2025.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The proposed industrial storm drainage basin maintenance districts budget for FY 2025-26, anticipated budget transfers from fund balance, and the projected ending fund balance are detailed in Attachment B.

The City makes no financial contributions to any of the Districts. All fees, costs, and expenses incurred will be payable solely from the proceeds of the annual assessments to be levied and collected on the San Joaquin County property tax roll, or from each District’s reserve funds. The use of the funds collected within the various districts is restricted by Proposition 218 to pay only the expenses related to the maintenance and operation of the specific storm drainage basin for which they are collected.

The funds collected from the property owners of a district can only be used for the work on the basins in that district as it imparts special benefit restricted to the properties of that district. District funds are segregated and cannot be used to operate, maintain, or support the activities of the stormwater, or any other, utility at large.

Administrative and operational costs for the maintenance of the Stockton Airport Business Center Basin are offset with transfers from the Little John Creek Landscape Maintenance District No. 94-1 and Seabreeze Landscape Maintenance District No. 96-2 ($6,626.00 and $2,753.00, respectively) as the basin landscaping is provided for in those districts.

This action has no impact on the General Fund or any other unrestricted funds.

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ATTACHMENT A
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Dept./Div. 270-003 270-004 270-005 270-006 270-007 270-054 Object
Code Ref.

Western
Pacific Charter Way Airport Gateway Arch Road
Stockton
Airport
Business
Center
North
Newcastle
Beginning Fund Balance-FY2025-26 (FY 24-25 Yr End) a. 63,831.12 $ 11,367.29 $ 376,806.63 $ 108,393.74 $ 304,222.53 $ 166,554.03 $ Operational Costs:

Inspection, Maintenance & Graffiti Control 630013 b. 14,950.00 $ 13,950.00 $ 17,613.96 $ 14,950.00 $ 14,950.00 $ 54,056.16 $ Total Operational Costs - - - -
Administrative Costs:

Publicity and Advertising 630008 c. 85.00 $ 85.00 $ 99.44 $ 85.00 $ 99.44 $ 79.56 $ Attorney's Fees 630021 d. 1,432.00 $ 1,433.00 $ 1,808.42 $ 1,433.00 $ 1,772.12 $ 877.88 $ Processing Fees (County) 630020 e. 105.00 $ 9.00 $ 112.32 $ 165.00 $ 155.64 $ 140.42 $ Annual Engineer's Report 630003 f. 2,326.00 $ 1,313.00 $ 4,107.36 $ 2,119.00 $ 2,529.48 $ 3,581.78 $ Professional Services 630006 - - - - - 3,511.56 $
City Administration 670002 g. 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 4,682.10 $ 3,500.00 $ 5,852.64 $ 5,852.64 $ Total Administrative Costs $ 6,340.00 7,448.00 $ 10,809.64 $ 7,302.00 $ 10,409.32 $ 14,043.84 $ Contingency 670008 $ 2,118.98 2,229.58 $ 5,259.62 $ 2,214.44 $ 2,714.60 $ 6,761.06 $ Replacement Reserve 670008 h. - - - - - -
Total Operation/Admin/Contigency/Replacement $ 22,408.98 24,627.58 $ 33,683.22 $ 24,466.44 $ 28,073.92 $ 74,861.06 $ Revenues:

Current Year Assessments 442030 17,319.58 $ 12,999.98 $ 33,683.22 $ 17,372.44 $ 15,430.96 $ 74,861.06 $ Transfers:

Transfer From Fund Balance i. 7,308.00 $ 9,409.00 $ - $ 7,094.00 $ 3,263.96 $ - $ Transfer In from Little John Creek
Landscape Maintenance District No. 94-1
Transfer In from Seabreeze Landscape
Maintenance District No. 96-2
Total Revenues/Transfers $ 22,408.98 24,627.58 $ 33,683.22 $ 24,466.44 $ 28,073.92 $ 74,861.06 $ Projected Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Fund Balance $ 1,958.29 56,523.12 $ 376,806.63 $ 101,299.74 $ 310,337.57 $ 166,554.03 $ Maximum Allowable Assessment - 3.00% 17,320.00 $ 13,000.00 $ 125,947.29 $ 17,373.00 $ 45,314.29 $ 91,510.88 $ Does not
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ATTACHMENT B
- - - 6,626.00 $ -
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Resolution No.

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION ADOPTING ANNUAL BUDGET AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS

FOR THE AIRPORT GATEWAY CENTER STORM DRAINAGE BASIN MAINTENANCE

DISTRICT
On April 15, 2025, this Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-04-15-1207-02 preliminary approving the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 costs and expenses of the maintenance and operation of the improvements in the Airport Gateway Center Storm Drainage Basin Maintenance District (the “District”) and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith, as more particularly described in the Resolution and appointed Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the regular meeting place of said Council, Council Chambers, Stockton, California, as the time and place for the hearing of protests to the proposed budget for the District, and directed the City Clerk to give a notice of such public hearing as required by law; and
Notice of the public hearing was published in The Record, in the time, form, and manner required by law, as evidenced by the declaration on file with the City Clerk, whereupon the public hearing was duly and regularly held at the time and place stated in the notice; and
No persons interested, objecting to the FY 2025-26 Engineer's letter Report (the "Report"), the assessments, the proposed budget, or to the proposed method and proportion of assessment as shown in said Report, filed written protests with the City Clerk at or before the time set for the hearing, and all persons interested desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard, and all matters and things pertaining to the Report were fully heard and considered by this Council; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The owners of one-half of the area of the property to be assessed for the maintenance and operational costs did not at or prior to the time fixed for the hearing, file written protests to the proposed budget, or to the Report, or to the estimated benefit to the parcels within the District and of the proportional factors to be used to assess the annual costs and expenses of the maintenance and operation of the improvements.

2. All protests to the Report, the proposed budget, or to the proposed levy of assessments, and all persons desiring to be heard in relation to any of the matters, whether as protestants or otherwise, have been fully heard and considered, and all such protests or objections are hereby overruled.

3. The assessments follow all laws pertaining to the levy of the annual assessment (Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California State Constitution, section 2485
53753.5 of the Government Code of the State of California, Streets and Highways Code section 10000 et seq., and the Stockton Improvement Procedure Code). The assessments are levied without regard to property valuation. The purpose of the assessments is the maintenance and operation of storm drainage facilities.

4. The City of Stockton hereby certifies that the special assessment(s), fee(s), or charges(s) listed below to be placed on the 2024-25 Secured Property Tax bill by the City of Stockton meets the requirements of Proposition 218 that added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California State Constitution.

5. The Report showing the 2025-26 assessments and the adjusted drainage acres to be used in assessing the costs and expenses in connection therewith be, and it is hereby adopted and approved as is the method of assessment to be used to pay the costs and expenses of the maintenance and operation.

6. The assessments set forth in the Report of the annual amount of costs and expenses of the maintenance and operation of the improvements, upon the several subdivisions of land in the District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by said subdivisions, respectively, from the operation of said improvements and of the expenses incidental thereto, be, and the same is hereby approved and confirmed and the assessments as set forth in the Report are hereby levied.

7. The City Manager is hereby authorized to direct the Chief Financial Officer or designee to enter the assessments on the 2025-26 tax roll for the parcels within the District as shown in the Report on file with the City Clerk.

8. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED June 3, 2025 .

CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton
2486
Resolution No.

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION ADOPTING ANNUAL BUDGET AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS

FOR THE ARCH ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK STORM DRAINAGE BASIN

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
On April 15, 2025, this Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-04-15-1207-03 preliminary approving the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 costs and expenses of the maintenance and operation of the improvements for the Arch Road Industrial Park Storm Drainage Basin Maintenance District (the “District”) and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith, as more particularly described in the Resolution and appointed Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the regular meeting place of said Council, Council Chambers, Stockton, California, as the time and place for the hearing of protests to the proposed budget for the District, and directed the City Clerk to give a notice of such public hearing as required by law; and Notice of the public hearing was published in The Record, in the time, form, and manner required by law, as evidenced by the declaration on file with the City Clerk, whereupon the public hearing was duly and regularly held at the time and place stated in the notice; and
No persons interested, objecting to the FY 2025-26 Engineer's letter Report (the "Report"), the assessments, the proposed budget, or to the proposed method and proportion of assessment as shown in said Report, filed written protests with the City Clerk at or before the time set for the hearing, and all persons interested desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard, and all matters and things pertaining to the Report were fully heard and considered by this Council; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

3. The assessments follow all laws pertaining to the levy of the annual assessment (Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California State Constitution, § 53753.5 of 2487
the Government Code of the State of California, Streets and Highways Code § 10000 et seq., and the Stockton Improvement Procedure Code). The assessments are levied without regard to property valuation. The purpose of the assessments is the maintenance and operation of storm drainage facilities.

4. The City of Stockton hereby certifies that the special assessment(s), fee(s), or charges(s) listed below to be placed on the 2025-26 Secured Property Tax bill by the City of Stockton meets the requirements of Proposition 218 that added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California State Constitution.

8. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED June 3, 2025 .

CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton
2488
Resolution No.

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION ADOPTING ANNUAL BUDGET AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS

FOR THE CHARTER WAY INDUSTRIAL SITE STORM DRAINAGE BASIN

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
On April 15, 2025, this Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-04-15-1207-04 preliminary approving the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 costs and expenses of the maintenance and operation of the improvements for the Charter Way Industrial Site Storm Drainage Basin Maintenance District (the “District”) and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith, as more particularly described in the Resolution and appointed Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the regular meeting place of said Council, Council Chambers, Stockton, California, as the time and place for the hearing of protests to the proposed budget for the District, and directed the City Clerk to give a notice of such public hearing as required by law; and Notice of the public hearing was published in The Record, in the time, form, and manner required by law, as evidenced by the declaration on file with the City Clerk, whereupon the public hearing was duly and regularly held at the time and place stated in the notice; and
No persons interested, objecting to the FY 2025-26 Engineer's letter Report (the "Report"), the assessments, the proposed budget, or to the proposed method and proportion of assessment as shown in said Report, filed written protests with the City Clerk at or before the time set for the hearing, and all persons interested desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard, and all matters and things pertaining to the Report were fully heard and considered by this Council; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

3. The assessments follow all laws pertaining to the levy of the annual assessment (Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California State Constitution, § 53753.5 of 2489
the Government Code of the State of California, Streets and Highways Code § 10000 et seq., and the Stockton Improvement Procedure Code). The assessments are levied without regard to property valuation. The purpose of the assessments is the maintenance and operation of storm drainage facilities.

8. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED June 3, 2025 .

CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
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KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton
2490
Resolution No.

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION ADOPTING ANNUAL BUDGET AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS

FOR THE NORTH NEWCASTLE STORM DRAINAGE BASIN MAINTENANCE

DISTRICT
On April 15, 2025, this Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-04-15-1207-05 preliminary approving the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 costs and expenses of the maintenance and operation of the improvements for the North Newcastle Storm Drainage Basin Maintenance District (the “District”) and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith, as more particularly described in the Resolution and appointed Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the regular meeting place of said Council, Council Chambers, Stockton, California, as the time and place for the hearing of protests to the proposed budget for the District, and directed the City Clerk to give a notice of such public hearing as required by law; and
Notice of the public hearing was published in The Record, in the time, form, and manner required by law, as evidenced by the declaration on file with the City Clerk, whereupon the public hearing was duly and regularly held at the time and place stated in the notice; and
No persons interested, objecting to the FY 2025-26 Engineer's letter Report (the "Report"), the assessments, the proposed budget, or to the proposed method and proportion of assessment as shown in said Report, filed written protests with the City Clerk at or before the time set for the hearing, and all persons interested desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard, and all matters and things pertaining to the Report were fully heard and considered by this Council; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

2. All protests made either to the Report, the proposed budget, or to the proposed levy of assessments, and all persons desiring to be heard in relation to any of the matters, whether as protestants or otherwise, have been fully heard and considered, and all such protests or objections are hereby overruled.

3. The assessments follow all laws pertaining to the levy of the annual assessment (Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California State Constitution, § 53753.5 of the Government Code of the State of California, Streets and Highways Code § 10000 et seq., and the Stockton Improvement Procedure Code). The assessments are levied 2491
without regard to property valuation. The purpose of the assessments is the maintenance and operation of storm drainage facilities.

7. The City Manager is hereby authorized to direct the Chief Financial Officer or his/her designee to enter the assessments on the 2025-26 tax roll for the parcels within the District as shown in the Report on file with the City Clerk.

8. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED: June 3, 2025 .

CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton
2492
Resolution No.

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION ADOPTING ANNUAL BUDGET AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS

FOR THE STOCKTON AIRPORT BUSINESS CENTER STORM DRAINAGE BASIN

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
On April 15, 2025, this Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-04-15-1207-01 preliminary approving the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 costs and expenses of the maintenance and operation of the improvements for the Stockton Airport Business Center Storm Drainage Basin Maintenance District (the “District”) and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith, as more particularly described in the Resolution and appointed Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the regular meeting place of said Council, Council Chambers, Stockton, California, as the time and place for the hearing of protests to the proposed budget for the District, and directed the City Clerk to give a notice of such public hearing as required by law; and Notice of the public hearing was published in The Record, in the time, form, and manner required by law, as evidenced by the declaration on file with the City Clerk, whereupon the public hearing was duly and regularly held at the time and place stated in the notice; and
No persons interested, objecting to the FY 2025-26 Engineer's letter Report (the "Report"), the assessments, the proposed budget, or to the proposed method and proportion of assessment as shown in said Report, filed written protests with the City Clerk at or before the time set for the hearing, and all persons interested desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard, and all matters and things pertaining to the Report were fully heard and considered by this Council; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

3. The assessments follow all laws pertaining to the levy of the annual assessment (Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California State Constitution, § 53753.5 of the Government Code of the State of California, Streets and Highways Code § 10000 et 2493
seq., and the Stockton Improvement Procedure Code). The assessments are levied without regard to property valuation. The purpose of the assessments is the maintenance and operation of storm drainage facilities.

8. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED June 3, 2025 .

CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CPC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton
2494
Resolution No.

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION ADOPTING ANNUAL BUDGET AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS

FOR THE WESTERN PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL PARK STORM DRAINAGE BASIN

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
On April 15, 2025, this Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-04-15-1207-06 preliminary approving the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 costs and expenses of the maintenance and operation of the improvements for the Western Pacific Industrial Park Storm Drainage Basin Maintenance District (the “District”) and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith, as more particularly described in the Resolution and appointed Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the regular meeting place of said Council, Council Chambers, Stockton, California, as the time and place for the hearing of protests to the proposed budget for the District, and directed the City Clerk to give a notice of such public hearing as required by law; and Notice of the public hearing was published in The Record, in the time, form, and manner required by law, as evidenced by the declaration on file with the City Clerk, whereupon the public hearing was duly and regularly held at the time and place stated in the notice; and
No persons interested, objecting to the FY 2025-26 Engineer's letter Report (the "Report"), the assessments, the proposed budget, or to the proposed method and proportion of assessment as shown in said Report, filed written protests with the City Clerk at or before the time set for the hearing, and all persons interested desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard, and all matters and things pertaining to the Report were fully heard and considered by this Council; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

3. The assessments follow all laws pertaining to the levy of the annual assessment (Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California State Constitution, § 53753.5 of 2495
the Government Code of the State of California, Streets and Highways Code section 10000 et seq., and the Stockton Improvement Procedure Code). The assessments are levied without regard to property valuation. The purpose of the assessments is the maintenance and operation of storm drainage facilities.

8. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED June 3, 2025 .

CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton
2496
24 Hours Stockton Storm Drainage Basin
Maintenance Districts
Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Assessments
Municipal Utilities Department
June 3, 2025
Agenda Item 16.8
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• Established to maintain the following six
Districts:
• Airport Gateway Center
• Arch Road Industrial
• Charter Way Industrial Site
• North Newcastle
• Stockton Airport Business Center
• Western Pacific Industrial Park
Storm Drainage Basin Maintenance Districts
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Storm Drainage Basin Maintenance Districts
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• Each Year Council Adopts the Following:
• Engineer’s Reports.
• Maximum Allowable Assessment.
• Annual Budget/Actual Assessment.
• Maintenance and operation of stormwater quality
(treatment) improvements.
• Assessment provides funding for:
• Operation, maintenance and preparation of
annual Engineer’s reports & tax rolls; legal review;
collection of assessments on San Joaquin County
property taxes and City administration.

Storm Drainage Basin Maintenance Districts
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• Original Engineer’s Reports approved by landowner
ballot – allows for annual Cost of Living Adjustment.
• Approves annual maximum allowable but collect only
what is needed for anticipated operational costs.
• Allows for unanticipated emergencies – to collect
only if necessary.

Maximum Allowable vs. Actual Assessments
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• Varies by District as a result of:
• District size.
• Number of parcels within District.
• Basin to be maintained.
• Fiscal Year 2025-26 Maximum Allowable Adjustment: +3.0 • Based on the greater of 3% or the annual San
Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Consumer Price Index.
• FY 2025-2026 Actual assessments are to increase the
zone assessment amounts by 3% for Airport Gateway
Center and only the annexed portions of the Stockton
Airport Business Center Districts.

Annual Assessment
2502
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Total Assessments
Maximum Allowable
Assessment Proposed Budget Proposed Assessment District $17,319.58 $17,319.58 $17,320.00 Western Pacific
Industrial
$12,999.98 $12,999.98 $13,000.00 Charter Way
Industrial Site
$17,372.44 $17,372.44 $17,373.00 Arch Road
Industrial Park
$33,683.22 $33,683.22 $125,947.29 Airport Gateway
Center
$15,430.96 $15,430.96 $45,314.29 Stockton Airport
Business Center
North Newcastle $74,861.06 $74,861.06 $91,510.88
*Proposed budgets that exceed the Proposed Assessment amounts will use Fund Balance Reserves from their respective Districts.
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• Overrule all public hearing protests.
• Approve & adopt Fiscal Year 2025-26 budgets for each
Maintenance District.
• Confirm & levy assessment for each District.

Recommended Actions
2504
City of Stockton
Legislation Text
File #: 25-0478, Version: 1
2025 PUBLIC HEARING ON WORKFORCE VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION EFFORTS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3 (AB 2561)

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing and accept the City of Stockton’s Annual Workforce Vacancy, Recruitment, and Retention report pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.

Summary
This public hearing is being held to present information on the workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts of the City of Stockton in accordance with Government Code Section 3502.3. As of April 17, 2025, no bargaining unit’s vacancy rate met or exceeded the 20% threshold that would require additional information be provided.

Each of the bargaining units was also notified and provided an opportunity to present during these proceedings. It is recommended that Council accept the annual report.

DISCUSSION
Background
In 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (Attachment A) to add Government Code Section 3502.3. The code requires public agencies to hold a public hearing to report on and address the state of current job vacancies in addition to recruitment and retention efforts prior to the annual adoption of an agency’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

In addition, the City must present hiring challenges and any potential policy obstacles. If vacancy rates in a particular bargaining unit meets or exceeds a threshold of 20% of the total number of authorized full-time positions, the City, upon request of the bargaining group, may also be required to provide further details on job openings, applicant numbers, hiring timelines, and strategies for improvement. Bargaining groups are provided with an opportunity to present during these public hearings.

Present Situation
During this public hearing, Staff will present the following required information:
1) The status of vacancies at the City of Stockton;
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2) Information on the City of Stockton’s recruitment and retention efforts; and 3) Identify, if any, City of Stockton’s policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process.

As of April 17, 2025, no bargaining group within the City of Stockton possesses a vacancy rate meeting or exceeding 20% of the total number of authorized full-time positions.

Bargaining Unit Vacancy Rate As of April 17, 2025
Stockton City Employees’ Association (SCEA) 16.94%
Mid-Level/Supervisory Level (B&C) 12.58%
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) 16.25%
Trades and Maintenance (T&M) 17.72%
Water Supervisory Unit 12.50%
Stockton Fire Management 11.11%
Stockton Firefighters Local 456 (Fire) 13.33%
Stockton Police Management (SPMA) 00.00%
Stockton Police Officers’ Association (SPOA) 11.28%
Notice for this City Council public hearing was published in The Record on May 1, 2025, and notices were sent to all bargaining units at least twenty (20) days prior to the hearing date.

Financial Summary
This public hearing is held for information purposes. There are currently no anticipated financial impacts.

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AB-2561 Local public employees: vacant positions. (2023-2024) Assembly Bill No. 2561
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An act to add Section 3502.3 to the Government Code, relating to public employment. [ Approved by Governor September 22, 2024. Filed with Secretary of State September 22, 2024. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2561, McKinnor. Local public employees: vacant positions.

Existing law, the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (act), authorizes local public employees, as defined, to form, join, and participate in the activities of employee organizations of their own choosing for the purpose of representation on matters of labor relations. The act requires the governing body of a public agency to meet and confer in good faith regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment with representatives of recognized employee organizations and to consider fully presentations that are made by the employee organization on behalf of its members before arriving at a determination of policy or course of action.

This bill would, as specified, require a public agency to present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts at a public hearing at least once per fiscal year, and would entitle the recognized employee organization to present at the hearing. If the number of job vacancies within a single bargaining unit meets or exceeds 20% of the total number of authorized full-time positions, the bill would require the public agency, upon request of the recognized employee organization, to include specified information during the public hearing. By imposing new duties on local public agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would also include related legislative findings.

The California Constitution requires local agencies, for the purpose of ensuring public access to the meetings of public bodies and the writings of public officials and agencies, to comply with a statutory enactment that amends or enacts laws relating to public records or open meetings and contains findings demonstrating that the enactment furthers the constitutional requirements relating to this purpose.

This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.

The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that no reimbursement shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions for costs mandated by the state pursuant to this act, but would recognize that a local agency or school district may pursue any available remedies to seek reimbursement for these costs.

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ATTACHMENT A
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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares as follows:
(a) Job vacancies in local government are a widespread and significant problem for the public sector affecting occupations across wage levels and educational requirements. (b) High job vacancies impact public service delivery and the workers who are forced to handle heavier workloads, with understaffing leading to burnout and increased turnover that further exacerbate staffing challenges.
(c) There is a statewide interest in ensuring that public agency operations are appropriately staffed and that high vacancy rates do not undermine public employee labor relations.

SEC. 2. Section 3502.3 is added to the Government Code, to read:
3502.3. (a) (1) A public agency shall present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts during a public hearing before the governing board at least once per fiscal year. (2) If the governing board will be adopting an annual or multiyear budget during the fiscal year, the presentation shall be made prior to the adoption of the final budget. (3) During the hearing, the public agency shall identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process. (b) The recognized employee organization for a bargaining unit shall be entitled to make a presentation at the public hearing at which the public agency presents the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts for positions within that bargaining unit.
(c) If the number of job vacancies within a single bargaining unit meets or exceeds 20 percent of the total number of authorized full-time positions, the public agency shall, upon request of the recognized employee organization, include all of the following information during the public hearing:
(1) The total number of job vacancies within the bargaining unit. (2) The total number of applicants for vacant positions within the bargaining unit. (3) The average number of days to complete the hiring process from when a position is posted. (4) Opportunities to improve compensation and other working conditions. (d) This section shall not prevent the governing board from holding additional public hearings about vacancies. (e) The provisions of this section are severable. If any provision of this section or its application is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.
(f) For purposes of this section, “recognized employee organization” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 3501.

SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 2 of this act, which adds Section 3502.3 to the Government Code, furthers, within the meaning of paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution, the purposes of that constitutional section as it relates to the right of public access to the meetings of local public bodies or the writings of local public officials and local agencies. Pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution, the Legislature makes the following findings:

It is in the public interest, and it furthers the purposes of paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section (3) of Article I of the California Constitution, to ensure that information concerning public agency employment is available to the public.

SEC. 4. No reimbursement shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code for costs mandated by the state pursuant to this act. It is recognized, however, that a local agency or school district may pursue any remedies to obtain reimbursement available to it under Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) and any other law.

ATTACHMENT A
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Workforce Vacancies,
Recruitment, and
Retention Report
(AB 2561)
City Council Meeting
June 3, 2025
Agenda Item 16.9
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Introduction to AB 2561
• Assembly Bill 2561 requires public agencies to report annually on the current state of vacancies within the agency and recruitment and retention efforts. Specifically, agencies are to:

1. Track job vacancies;

2. Present information on the status of the vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts; and

3. Identify any policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may present obstacles in hiring.
• Additional information may be required where vacancy rates in a bargaining unit meets or exceeds 20%.
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Current Vacancy Rates By Bargaining Unit
City of Stockton
Bargaining Unit
# of Budgeted
Positions # of Vacancies % of Vacancies by Bargaining Unit Stockton City Employees’ Association
(SCEA) 555 94 16.94%
Mid-Management/Supervisory Level (B&C) 159 20 12.58%
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) 160 26 16.25%
Trades and Maintenance (T&M) 79 14 17.72%
Water Supervisory Unit 16 2 12.50%
Stockton Fire Management 9 1 11.11%
Stockton Firefighters
Local 456 (Fire) 210 28 13.33%
Stockton Police Management (SPMA) 22 0 0.00%
Stockton Police Officers’ Association
(SPOA) 399 45 11.28%
TOTALS: 1609 230 14.29%
* As of 04/17/25 2511
City of Stockton: Recruitment Process (Civil Service)
Vacancy Occurs
Requisition Entered
into NeoGov by
Department
HR Analyst
Consults with
Department
Recruitment Opens
Applicant Screening Candidate Testing Civil Service
Process
Eligibility List
Approval
Eligibility List
Certification
Candidate
Interviews
Conditional Offer
and PreEmployment/
Onboarding
New Hire
Orientation
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City of Stockton: Recruitment Process (Non-Civil Service) Vacancy Occurs
Requisition Entered
Into NeoGov by
Department
HR Analyst
Consults with
Department
Recruitment Opens
Applicant Screening
Subject Matter
Expert (SME)
Review
Candidate
Interviews
Conditional Offer
and PreEmployment/
Onboarding
New Hire
Orientation
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City of Stockton – Full Time Hires in the Last 12 Months 305 Total Hires
* As of 04/17/25
Department Number of Hires
Administrative Services 21
City Attorney's Office 5
City Clerk's Office 2
City Manager's Office 6
Community Development 13
Community Services 21
Economic Development 10
Fire 56
Human Resources 10
Information Technology 9
Municipal Utilities 27
Police 108
Public Works 17
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City of Stockton – Full Time Hires in the Last 30 Days
21 Total Hires
* As of 04/17/25
Department Number of Hires
Administrative Services 2
City Attorney's Office 1
City Manager's Office 1
Community Development 1
Community Services 1
Fire 1
Information Technology 2
Municipal Utilities 6
Police 5
Public Works 1
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Recruitment and Retention Efforts
COS Recruitment/Retention SCEA B&C O&M T&M Water
Sup Fire FireMgt SPOA SPMA Unrep
$2,000 New Hire Sign-on
Bonus Incentive
40 Hours Sick Leave
Advance
$1,500 Annual Education
Assistance
$600 Annual Deferred
Compensation Match
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for
Telecommunicators
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for
Paramedics
$15,000 Paramedic
Certification
Reimbursement
$15,000 Promotional Bonus
for Firefighter Engineers
*Items listed above are set to expire on June 30, 2025. Extension of these incentives are currently being requested through the annual budget development process. 2516 Additional Recruitment and Retention
Incentives for SPOA
Additional Side Letter Incentives
$15,000 New Hire sign-on bonus
Up to $15,000 relocation assistance
40 Hours vacation advancement
City pays entire employee share of monthly health plan contribution Enhancements to shift differentials
Enhancements to standby pay
Enhancements to Longevity pay
Call back pay increased from 3 hours to 5 hours
5% SWAT add pay
Additional COLAs
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Current Situation:
• The Civil Service process was instituted to ensure a fair and competitive hiring process. However, in the modern employment market, any slowdown or prolongment of the hiring process is detrimental and a major hindrance in remaining competitive for highly desirable candidates
• Currently in the process of reviewing Civil Service rules 2518
Additional Efforts:
• Job fairs and community outreach
• Move to online testing
• Move to electronic onboarding
• Revamp of internship program
• Pivot and invest towards more proactive recruitment
• Continued efforts to streamline and simplify recruitment processes • Continued engagement in early recruitment through the implementation of internships and Pipeline to Work
2519
Recommendation
• Accept by motion the vacancy report and conduct
public hearing
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THANK
YOU
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City of Stockton
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