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Page 3 of 6 <br />ballot proceeding because they do not have homeowner’s associations positioned to assume <br />maintenance responsibilities. In addition, unlike the Moller Ranch and Oak Tree Farm LMDs, <br />these districts were not established with an annual inflationary adjustment factor. As a result, <br />assessment revenues have not kept pace with escalating costs, leading to insufficient <br />reserves and deferred maintenance needs. <br /> <br />In preparation for initiating proceedings, staff and SCI Consulting Group conducted <br />neighborhood outreach meetings to inform property owners about the potential Proposition <br />218 process, gather community input, and present maintenance and funding options for <br />consideration. The initial meetings, held in November 2025, focused on explaining the <br />financial challenges facing the districts and outlining the requirements of Proposition 218. <br /> <br />Feedback received during the November meetings reflected both support and opposition to <br />potential assessment increases. In response, the City launched an informational website <br />providing detailed background on the districts and the Proposition 218 process. At follow-up <br />meetings in February 2026, staff presented three maintenance level options to gauge <br />community preferences: <br />• High - Maintenance consistent with the original intent at the time of district formation <br />• Moderate - City recommended level aligned with maintenance standards for mature <br />municipal landscapes <br />• Low - Reduced maintenance in response to cost concerns, with maintenance similar to <br />the existing maintenance level, which will only address basic safety and liability <br />concerns <br /> <br />Ponderosa-Del Prado Assessment Options – current cost is $61 annually/$5 monthly <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Bonde Ranch Assessment Options – current cost is $396 annually/$33 monthly <br /> <br />Page 128 of 242