Brief

The Board of Public Works submitted an annual assessment proposal for street lighting maintenance and operations costs, required under Proposition 218 (a state law governing property assessments). The proposal would authorize the City to levy assessments on property owners to fund ongoing street light upkeep and service in fiscal year 2026-27. The file is currently open and in early stages following referral to Council on May 14, 2026.

Full summary

Under Proposition 218, California cities must annually reassess and justify property-based fees and assessments. This Council File contains the Board of Public Works' annual assessment proposal for street lighting maintenance and operations for fiscal year 2026-27. The assessment covers the costs of maintaining, repairing, and operating the City's street lighting infrastructure—poles, fixtures, electrical systems, and related equipment—to be levied against property owners according to Proposition 218 procedures. Propagation 218 requires that before implementation, property owners receive notice of the proposed assessment and have the opportunity to submit written protests. If written protests from property owners of a majority of the affected parcels are received, the assessment cannot proceed without a two-thirds vote of the City Council. This file initiates that annual notification and protest process. The Board of Public Works submitted the supporting documentation on May 13, 2026, and the file was formally referred to Council on May 14, 2026. As of the latest activity, the matter remains open and is in its initial stage. There have been no committee assignments, votes, or substantive actions taken since referral. The file is scheduled to expire on May 14, 2028, if no final action is taken within that timeframe.

Activity (2)

• 2026-05-14 Board of Public Works document(s) referred to Council.
• 2026-05-14 Document submitted by Board of Public Works, dated May 13, 2026.

Documents (7)

• 2026-05-13 Report from Board of Public Works · report
• 2026-05-13 Attachment to Report dated 5-13-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention (Land Use) · attachment
• 2026-05-13 Attachment to Report dated 5-13-26 - Final Cost Estimate · attachment
• 2026-05-13 Attachment to Report dated 5-13-26 - Specifications for the Operation · attachment
• 2026-05-13 Attachment to Report dated 5-13-26 - Lighting Maintenance Assessment Roll (Benefitting Footage) · attachment
• 2026-05-13 Attachment to Report dated 5-13-26 - Lighting Maintenance Assessment Roll (Land Use) · attachment
• 2026-05-13 Attachment to Report dated 5-13-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention (Benefiting Footage) · attachment