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Page 10 of 11 strong opposition from property owners. However, the Windsor HOA subsequently entered into an agreement with the City to assume responsibility for routine plant maintenance and irrigation water costs, resulting in notable savings for the district. Based on updated analysis completed over the past year, staff has determined that assessments can be restored to the amounts originally approved at the time of formation for all LMDs. As a result, staff now plans to resume Proposition 218-compliant processes for all LMDs during the upcoming fiscal year, with property owner votes anticipated for the Ponderosa, Bonde Ranch, and Windsor districts. For the Moller Ranch (District 1995-1) and Oak Tree Farm (District 1994-1) districts, the originally authorized assessment amounts are sufficient to address current and projected maintenance and capital needs. These will be implemented in phases over time, including the addition of an annual inflation escalator based on the Bay Area Consumer Price Index (CPI), in accordance with the original formation documents. The information provided in this report regarding staff’s intention to pursue increased assessments is informational only and intended to support the proposed public hearing scheduled for July 15, 2025. No specific action is required of the City Council at this time. A formal recommendation and request for Council action will be brought forward at a future date. PUBLIC COMMENT Staff provides general information to residents within the Landscape Maintenance Districts as a part of the public notice for confirmation of the Engineer's Report. This annual notice provides the name and phone number of a staff contact person should questions arise. If questions are received and answered prior to the public hearing on July 15, 2025, staff will provide the City Council with those questions and staff’s answers at or before the public hearing. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) There is no environmental impact from a change to the assessment or due to maintenance and repair work. Maintenance work within each LMD is categorically exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15302, “Replacement or Reconstruction.” Moreover, under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) it is not a “project” as it is a government funding mechanism that does not involve a commitment to a specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY Not applicable, as this item is a routine matter of City business. OUTREACH Notices will be sent to owners of real property within each LMD identifying any public meetings to be held regarding the assessment rate changes and informing them about the date and time of the public hearing for the City Council to receive any protests concerning the proposed assessments. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this action advances the Citywide ONE Pleasanton strategic plan goal of Funding Page 222 of 864