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Agenda Item 16
AGENDA REPORT Reviewed: Initial
City Manager Fats
Finance Director
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
ALDO E. SCHINDLER, CITY MANAGER
MICHAEL GRISSO, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-59 DECLARING THE INTENTION TO
FORM THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
REASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025 REPLACING THE EXISTING
TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
The Tustin Landscape and Lighting District was formed in 1985 and provides funding for the
maintenance of perimeter landscaping on the arterial streets and for the operation and
maintenance of street lighting on public roads within the Tustin Ranch area. The current
assessment revenue is no longer sufficient to cover the cost of maintaining the public
infrastructure. At the July 15, 2025 meeting, staff recommended and the City Council
directed the preparation of an Engineer's Report for the Tustin Landscape and Lighting
Reassessment District 2025. This report presents the prepared Engineer's Report for the
City Council's approval and recommended actions to initiate the formation of the proposed
assessment district.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-59 declaring the intention
to form Tustin Landscape & Lighting Reassessment District 2025 replacing the existing
district as of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and to levy assessments commencing with Fiscal Year
2026-2027, accepting and approving the Engineer's Report, ordering a property owner
official assessment ballot proceeding, and setting a Public Hearing for November 18, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds are budgeted and appropriated in the Tustin Landscape and Lighting Fund
for the required property owner's official assessment ballot proceedings for the proposed
reassessment district. The costs for operating and maintaining the public infrastructure in
the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District are offset through the levy of the annual
assessments. The proposed Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025
contains the same cost -recovery structure with proposed annual assessments and a general
fund contribution.
The proposed reassessment district has no impact on the existing Tustin Landscape and
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Lighting District Fund's budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. If approved by the property
owners, the reassessment district will replace the existing district and levy assessments
commencing Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Similarly, the General Fund contribution would increase
in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and each year thereafter, consistent with the proposed schedule
outlined in the Engineers Report and Table 2 below. Should the Tustin Landscape and
Lighting Reassessment District 2025 fail to be approved by the property owners,
maintenance will remain at reduced service levels and will be refined annually to ensure
expenses do not exceed revenue.
CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
Assessments collected through the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District contribute to the
fulfillment of the City's Strategic Plan Goal B: Public Safety and Protection of Assets by
ensuring Tustin is an attractive and well -maintained community in which people feel pride.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Tustin Landscape and Lighting District (District) was formed in 1985 to fund the
maintenance of perimeter landscaping on the arterial roadways and for the operation and
maintenance of street lighting on public streets within the Tustin Ranch area. Assessments
for the benefiting properties were first confirmed for Fiscal Year 1985-1986 and each fiscal
year thereafter. As property developed in the Tustin Ranch area, such development was
required to annex to the District. Today, the District consists of 5,704 parcels encompassing
457.186 acres.
In 2021, expenditures required to maintain adequate service levels within the District
exceeded the approved assessment revenues. Property owners within the District received
a ballot to vote on increasing annual assessments to avoid a reduction in maintenance
services. At the time, there was not sufficient support to increase the annual assessments,
and on September 21, 2021, the City Council approved a modified maintenance plan to
reduce expenses. The maintenance plan is refined annually to ensure expenses do not
exceed revenue.
Since September 2021, routine landscape maintenance has been reduced from every four
weeks to every eight weeks, plant and tree replacement has been suspended, tree trimming
has been reduced from every two years to every three years, and irrigation is controlled in a
manner that ensures plant material survives the hottest months. Even with reduced
maintenance services, the District continues to face a funding shortfall. Over the years, the
cost of labor, materials, supplies, and utilities associated with the landscape and lighting
system it supports has increased faster than the current assessment rates, leaving the district
without sufficient reserves to cover ongoing expenses.
On July 15, 2025, staff recommended and the City Council approved Resolution No. 25-54
directing the preparation of the Engineer's Report for the Tustin Landscape and Lighting
Reassessment District 2025 to address the District's fiscal health. Accordingly, an Engineer's
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Report (Attachment 2) has been prepared by Harris & Associates. The Engineer's Report
describes the structure of the assessment district, including cost estimates for the
improvements and assessment rates. The report evaluates the special benefits each parcel
receives from the District and analyzes the costs of providing street lighting and landscape
maintenance services. The cost of maintenance is shared among property owners based on
the level of benefit received. The precise method used to establish each parcel's special
benefit may vary according to land usage and benefit area, but similar parcels with equal
benefit from the district pay equal assessments. The proposed district includes three
separate benefit areas based upon the special benefits received:
1. Benefit Area "A" - Properties located in Benefit Area "A" pay only for Arterial and
Collector Street Lighting (ACLT).
2. Benefit Area "B" - Properties located in Benefit Area "B" pay for Arterial and Collector
Street Lighting, plus Parkway, Slope, and Trail Landscaping (ACLT + PSTL).
3. Benefit Area "C" - Properties located in Benefit Area "C" pay for Arterial and Collector
Street Lighting, plus Parkway, Slope, Trail Landscaping, plus Local Residential Street
Lighting (ACLT + PSTL + LRLT). Those parcels that pay for local residential street
lighting are located within the residential tracts that have public streets.
The Engineer's Report for the proposed Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment
District 2025 has been filed with the City Clerk. The report includes a five-year budget
commencing Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 through FY 2030-2031 with a corresponding five-
year incremental assessment schedule to ease the fiscal impact on property owners and the
City. The proposed five-year annual assessment schedule is shown in Table 1 below. The
maximum assessment rates per benefit area are fixed rates that increase based on the 5-
year phased budget in Table 2 and outlined in the Engineer's Report. After 5 years, the
maximum assessment rates will be adjusted annually for inflation, an amount equal to 3%
plus the annual change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers in the Los
Angeles -Long Beach -Anaheim Area, without a further balloting process.
Table 1: Current and Proposed Annual Assessment Rates
Benefit
FY 2025-26
FY 2026-27
FY 2027-28
FY 2028-29
FY 2029-30
FY 2030-31
Area
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
Rate
Rate
Rate
Rate
Rate
Rate
(Current)
(Proposed)
(Proposed)
(Proposed)
(Proposed)
(Proposed)
A
$7.58
$7.81
$8.63
$9.46
$10.42
$11.45
B
$106.97
$124.80
$150.58
$171.62
$202.17
$224.21
C
$140.01
$149.06
$177.40
$201.02
$234.53
$259.78
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Table 2: Proposed Budget FY 2026-2027- FY 2030-2031
Budget Item
Current
Year 1
FY 26-27
Year 2
FY 27-28
Year 3
FY 28-29
Year 4
FY 29-30
Year 5
FY 30-31
Expenses
$931,800
$1,161,260
$1,394,901
$1,586,727
$1,863,306
$2,065,619
Architect/Eng
Services
14,500
14,900
15,500
16,000
16,700
17,200
Landscape
Maintenance
438,077
510,843
680,124
798,436
1,010,760
1,148,090
Tree
Maintenance
157,650
268,000
279,000
310,000
322,000
335,080
Street Light
Energy
100,000
121,000
134,000
147,000
162,000
178,200
Electric
9,179
9,977
10,771
10,602
11,358
11,830
Water
161,772
173,441
199,713
218,473
239,244
262,982
Browning
Greenbelt
50,622
63,099
75,793
86,216
101,244
112,237
Revenue
Assessments
841,739
975,811
1,175,831
1,339,308
1,576,195
1,747,811
City Contribution
90,061
185,449
219,070
247,419
287,111
317,808
$931,800
$1,161,260
$1,394,901
$1,586,727
$1,863,306
$2,065,619
The proposed assessments will provide an increase in annual revenue that will allow the City
to restore service levels and resume improvement projects. This includes more frequent
landscape maintenance and tree trimming, resuming the annual tree and plant replacement
programs, and once again implementing irrigation schedules that ensure plant material
always thrives.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution, which provides for the
following:
Resolution No. 25-59 (Attachment 1) declares the City Council's intention to form Tustin
Landscape & Lighting Reassessment District 2025 replacing the existing district as of FY
2026-2027 and to levy assessments commencing with FY 2026-2027, accepts and approves
the Engineer's Report, orders a property owner official assessment ballot proceeding, and
sets a Public Hearing for November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Once the Public Hearing is closed, the tabulation of ballots will be conducted to determine if
property owners within the District boundaries support the formation of the Tustin Landscape
and Lighting Reassessment District 2025. Ballots must be submitted prior to closing the
Public Hearing. Ballots can also be mailed to the City Clerk's office or placed in the secure
box at the main entrance to City Hall in advance of the Public Hearing. A sample Notice of
Public Hearing and Ballot (Attachment 3) is attached. Specific instructions on the various
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ways to submit a ballot are included. Depending on the number of ballots returned, counting
may continue after the City Council meeting has ended. Should this be the case, the results
will be provided to the City Council for consideration at their next regularly scheduled
meeting.
Michael Grisso
Director of Public Works
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 25-59
2. Engineer's Report for Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025
3. Sample Notice of Public Hearing, Ballot, and Brochure
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ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. 25-59
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO FORM TUSTIN LANDSCAPE
AND LIGHTING REASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025 AND TO LEVY
ASSESSMENT COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; ACCEPTING
AND APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT; TO CONDUCT A PROPERTY
OWNER OFFICIAL ASSESSMENT BALLOT PROCEEDING ON THE MATTER
OF THE NEW ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE
PUBLIC HEARING ON THESE MATTERS
WHEREAS, the City Council by Resolution No. 25-54 initiated proceedings for the
formation of the Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025 ("District")
pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division
15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (Act) as amended and Proposition 218,
and to levy and collect annual assessments for the District commencing on Fiscal Year
2026-2027 to pay for the operation, maintenance, and servicing of local landscaping and
lighting improvements, and appurtenant facilities related thereto; and
WHEREAS, by said Resolution No. 25-54, the City Council ordered the City
Engineer to prepare a report pursuant to Section 22565 of said Code and Proposition
218; and
WHEREAS, the City has retained Harris & Associates as the Engineer of Work for
the purpose of preparing and filing and Engineer's Report ("Report") with the City Clerk
concerning the formation of Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025
and the proposed annual levy of assessments in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 1, Article 4 of the Act and the provisions of the California Constitution Article XI I ID
(Constitution); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and examined the Report as submitted;
and
WHEREAS, the City desires and intends to form the District, to levy and collect
annual assessments for the District commencing with Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to pay for
the operation, maintenance, and servicing of the local landscaping and lighting
improvements, and appurtenant facilities related thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tustin
does, hereby resolve, determine, and order as follows:
SECTION 1. That the forgoing recitals are true and correct.
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SECTION 2. That the Report prepared by Harris & Associates consists of the
following:
i. A Description of the Improvements; and
ii. The Method of Apportionment that details the method of calculating the
proportional special benefits and the annual assessment obligation for each
affected parcel, including a description of an "Assessment Range Formula"
applicable to subsequent assessments; and
iii. The estimated annual cost and expenses to provide the improvements that
established the proposed "Maximum Assessment Rate" and first year's
assessments; and
iv. An Assessment Diagram depicting the District boundaries; and
V. An Assessment Roll containing the assessment to be levied for each
Assessor Parcel Number within the District, commencing in Fiscal Year
2026-2027, based on the assessment rate and method of apportionment
described therein.
SECTION 3. That the District as described in the Report consists of the lots and
parcels of land that will receive special benefits from the improvements and services to
be provided and are within the boundaries of the City of Tustin, and by reference, maps
and documents referencing these lots and parcels of land are made part of this resolution.
SECTION 4. That the improvements for which the District is formed generally
include, but are not limited to, continued maintenance and operation of the streets and
sidewalks within the District, including the construction, operation, servicing and
maintenance of landscaping, lighting, and appurtenant facilities, including but not limited
to personnel, electrical energy, utilities, materials, contracting services, and other items
necessary for the satisfactory operation of these services described as follows:
Landscaping and Appurtenant Facilities
Landscaping, planting, shrubbery, trees, irrigation systems, hardscape, fixtures,
sidewalk, and curb and gutter maintenance adjacent to street trees, and appurtenant
facilities, in public street and sidewalk rights -of -way, including parkways, medians, and
dedicated easements within the boundary of the District.
ii. Lighting and Appurtenant Facilities
Poles, fixtures, bulbs, conduits, equipment including guys, anchors, posts and
pedestals, metering devices, and appurtenant facilities as required to provide safety
lighting in public street and sidewalk rights -of -way and easements within the
boundaries of said District. Servicing of the Southern California Edison Company -
owned lights shall be furnished by Southern California Edison Company or its
successors or assignees and shall be adequate for the intended purpose. Rates for
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power and maintenance shall be authorized by the Public Utilities Commission, State
of California.
SECTION 5. That the Engineer's Report, as prepared by Harris and Associates,
is hereby approved.
SECTION 6. That Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on these matters
will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as feasible, in the Tustin City Council Chamber, located at 300 Centennial Way,
Tustin, California 92780. At the Public Hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded
the opportunity to hear and be heard.
SECTION 7. That the City Clerk or their designee is hereby authorized and
directed to prepare and, not less than 45 days prior to the Public Hearing, mail notice of
the Public Hearing and property owner Official Assessment Ballots to the subject property
owners regarding the proposed levy of the assessments and the assessment range
formula outlined in the Engineer's Report, pursuant to Article XIIID of the California
Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
SECTION 8. That the property Official Assessment Ballot proceeding conducted
for the District assessments shall constitute the property owner's approval or rejection of
the proposed levy of assessments, assessment range formula, and formation of the
District. Each landowner may return the ballot by mail or in person to the City Clerk's
office not later than the conclusion of the Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
After the close of the Public Hearing, the City shall tabulate the ballots returned to
determine if a majority protest exists. The ballots shall be weighted according to the
proportional financial obligation of each affected property. A Majority protest exists if,
upon the conclusion of the Public Hearing, ballots submitted in opposition to the
assessment exceed the ballots submitted in favor of the assessment.
SECTION 9. The assessments are proposed to be levied annually starting in
FY26-27 with a 5-year incremented increase. If the proposed assessments are approved
and confirmed by the City Council, the assessments may increase in future years after
the 5-year period by an amount equal to 3% plus the annual change in the Consumer
Price Index for All Urban Consumers in the Los Angeles -Long Beach -Anaheim Area,
without a further vote or balloting process. In each subsequent year in which the
assessment will be levied, an updated Engineer's Report, including a proposed budget
and assessment rate, shall be prepared. The updated Engineer's Report shall be
considered by the City Council at a notice Public Hearing. The updated Engineer's
Report shall serve as the basis for the continuation of the assessments.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Tustin held on the 16th day of September 2025.
AUSTIN LUMBARD,
Mayor
ATTEST:
ERICA N. YASUDA,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DocuSigned by:
D FDcE" NDIG,
City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
I, Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council is
five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 25-59 was duly and regularly passed
and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 16th day of September
16, 2025 by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER RECUSED:
ERICA N. YASUDA,
City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 2
Engineer's Report for
Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025
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I Engineer's Report
Tustin Landscape and Lighting
Reassessment District 2025
Fiscal Year 2026-27
September 3, 2025
Prepared for:
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
Prepared by:
NI Hams &Associates
101 Progress, Suite 250
Irvine, California 92618
(949) 655-3900
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
REASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025
The undersigned respectfully submit the enclosed report as directed by the City Council.
The undersigned certifies that he or she is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of
California.
DATED: September 3, 2025
Harris & Associates
BY: Alison Bouley, P.E.
R.C.E. No. C61383
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with
Assessment Roll and Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed in the office of the City
Clerk on the day of 12025.
City of Tustin
Orange County, California
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with Assessment
Roll thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, on the day of 12025.
City of Tustin
Orange County, California
City Clerk,
Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025
Engineer's Report, FY2026-27
September 3, 2025
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................1
Section 1 Plans and Specifications..................................................................................1 .1
Section 2 Estimate of Costs2-1 - 1
Section 3 Assessment Diagram........................................................................................3 - 1
Section 4 Assessment4-1 - 1
Section 5 Assessment Roll5-1 - 1
Appendices
Appendix A: Budget Detail
Appendix B: Government Parcels
Appendix C: Maps and Exhibits
Appendix D: Required Contribution Tables
Appendix E: Special Benefit to Parcels Outside the District
Preliminary Assessment Roll (under separate cover)
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Introduction
Overview
This report, prepared for the City of Tustin (the "City"), sets forth findings and engineering
analysis to levy assessments in the proposed Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment
District 2025 (the "Proposed District" or the "District") for the 2026-27 fiscal year. If approved
by the District property owners through a mailed protest balloting process, the Proposed District
shall replace the existing Tustin Landscape and Lighting District (the "Existing District").
The Existing District was formed in 1985. In 1997, the property owners approved an assessment
increase that included an annual inflation adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index
("CPI"). Property in the Existing District has been assessed based on the approved maximum
assessment rates, as escalated by CPI every year since. Despite the annual adjustment for
inflation, the rise in annual service costs has significantly outpaced the rise in annual revenue and
the resulting deficit is over $500,000 annually.
In 2009, the City Council approved the use of remaining funds from Reassessment District No.
95-1 ("RAD 95-1") to offset the annual deficits in the Existing District. RAD 95-1 no longer has
sufficient funds to cover the annual landscape rehabilitation projects.
In 2021, proceedings were initiated to revise the assessments in order to cover the additional
expense of ongoing plant replacement and irrigation repairs. A Public Hearing was conducted,
ballots were tabulated and there was a majority protest which did not allow for any changes to
the assessment methodology of the Existing District. As a result, the assessment methodology
has remained the same and landscape maintenance levels have been greatly reduced.
The Proposed District would generate the additional revenue that is needed to properly align the
District's annual revenue and with its expenditures so that the District can restore and maintain
the level of service previously provided within the District. Some of the services that will be
reinstated include restoring irrigation services to various areas, annual landscape rehabilitation
and refurbishments, storm work, regular tree trimming, removals and plantings, and arborist
services with pest and disease monitoring and treatment.
District Boundaries
The Proposed District shall serve the Tustin Ranch area of the City that is bounded by Browning
Avenue, Irvine Boulevard, Jamboree Road (formerly Myford Road) and the I-5 Freeway, which
are the same boundaries of the Existing District. The Assessment Diagram/Boundary Map for the
Proposed District is included in Appendix C.
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District Improvements
The purpose of the Proposed District is to provide for the maintenance, and servicing (the
"Services") of certain street lighting and landscaping improvements (the "Improvements") in the
District area. The Improvements consist solely of parkway landscaping, trail landscaping, slope
landscaping, arterial and collector street lighting, and local residential street lighting in public
rights -of -way and dedicated easements. Parks and median islands in roadways are not part of the
Improvements. Detailed descriptions of the Improvements and Services are provided in Section
1 and the Landscape Maintenance Exhibit of the District for the 2026-27 fiscal year is included
in Appendix C.
Background of Assessments
Landscape & Lighting Act
The Existing District was originally formed under the authority of Section 22500 of the
California Streets and Highway's Code (the "Act"). As defined in the Landscape and Lighting
Act of 1972, an "assessment district shall consist of all territory which, as determined by the
legislative body, will benefit by the improvements that are to be assessed to apportion the costs
thereof' and "may consist of all or any part of the territory" within the City. The Act also states
that the "assessment district may consist of contiguous or noncontiguous areas" and that the
"improvements in one area need not be of benefit to other areas". The types of improvements
that may be maintained, and incidental expenses that may be funded using assessment revenues
are defined in the Act.
Proposition 218
In 1996, California voters approved Proposition 218, the Right to Vote on Taxes Act.
Proposition 218 amended the California Constitution by adding Article XIIIC and Article XIIID,
which affect the ability of local government to levy and collect existing and future taxes,
assessments, and property -related fees and charges. Proposition 218 requires that any new or
revised assessment district, or any increase to an existing assessment, be supported by an
Engineer's Report prepared by a registered professional engineer licensed in the State of
California. Since the adoption in 1996, Proposition 218 has been and is likely to continue to be
the subject of ongoing litigation, judicial interpretation, constitutional amendment, and statutory
clarification.
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Intent of Report
The intent in making a reassessment of the Existing District and forming the Proposed District is
to secure the long-term financial sustainability of the District in compliance with the Act, the
requirements of Proposition 218, and the legal landscape that exists today.
Case Law Review
We have reviewed the existing Improvements and Services being provided and the boundaries of
the District. In determining assessments for the Proposed District, this Report identifies, details
and addresses the following legal requirements:
• Clearly identify and state the special benefit received from improvements and services.
Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association, Inc. v. Santa Clara County Open Space Authority
• Identify and remove from the assessments any general benefits.
Beutz v. County of Riverside
• Assess parcels based on special benefit received from improvements and services rather
than the costs to provide those improvements and services.
Town of Tiburon v. Bonander
• Assess parcels owned by public agencies that benefit from improvements to be funded.
Golden Hills Neighborhood Association v. City of San Diego
The following is a summary of these court cases:
Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association, Inc. v. Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. In
July of 2008, the California Supreme Court issued a ruling on the above titled case that provided
legal guidance clarifying the requirements of Proposition 218. Some of the most important
elements of the ruling are summarized below:
• Benefit assessments are for special, not general benefit.
• The services and/or improvements funded by assessments must be clearly defined.
• Special benefits are directly received by and provide a direct advantage to property
within an assessment district.
• The courts opined that Proposition 218 made any challenge to assessments a
constitutional issue, which means the courts will take an active role in reviewing
challenges to assessments.
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Town of Tiburon v. Bonander. In December of 2009, the 1 st District Court of Appeal
overturned an assessment approved by property owners to place overhead utility lines
underground in an area of the Town of Tiburon. The court invalidated the assessment on the
grounds that the assessments had been apportioned to assessed property based in part on the
costs assigned to specific zones or areas within the boundaries of the district, instead of
apportioning the costs based upon proportional special benefit. This means that the cost
associated with improvements and services for any parcel doesn't matter when apportioning such
cost to the parcel, only special benefits matter when apportioning such cost.
Beutz v. County of Riverside. In May of 2010, the 4th District Court of Appeal issued a
decision on an appeal to a ruling of the above titled case. This decision overturned an
assessment for park maintenance, primarily because the general benefits associated with
improvements and services were not clearly calculated, quantified, nor separated from the special
benefits.
Golden Hills Neighborhood Association v. City of San Diego. In September 2011, the San
Diego Court of Appeal issued a decision on the appeal of the above referenced case. This
decision overturned an assessment for street and landscaping maintenance in a neighborhood in
San Diego, California. The court identified two primary reasons for its decision. First, like in the
Beutz case, the court found the general benefits associated with the services were not explicitly
calculated, quantified, nor separated from special benefits. Second, the court found that the City
had failed to record the basis for the assessment on its own parcels.
Proposition 218 Compliance Process
Proposition 218 requires property owner approval of any proposed new or increasing
assessments. For the Proposed District to comply, notices and assessment ballots shall be mailed
to District property owners, starting a required minimum 45 day voting period that is culminates
at a public hearing (the "Public Hearing").
The assessment ballots shall be tabulated upon closing of the Public Hearing with the weight of
each parcel's vote equal to its proposed assessment amount, meaning one dollar equals one vote.
Only ballots that are received by the close of the Public Hearing shall be counted. If the
weighted vote from received ballots that are opposed to the Proposed District and assessments is
greater than the weighted vote from received ballots that are in favor of the Proposed District and
assessments, a majority protest exists, the Proposed District may not be formed and the Existing
District shall continue. If the weighted vote from received ballots that are in favor of the
Proposed District and assessments is greater than or equal to the weighted vote from received
ballots that are opposed to the Proposed District and assessments, there is no majority protest and
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the City Council may authorize formation of the Proposed District and dissolution of the Existing
District.
The notice to property owners shall include a provision to account for inflation (the "Annual
Inflation Factor") which will be implemented after the 5 year incremented increase outlined in
this report. After the 5 year period, the maximum assessment rates will be increased each year by
3% plus the Consumer Price Index ("CPI"). If approved, it will not be necessary to hold a
Proposition 218 assessment ballot proceeding after the 5 year period in which there is a proposed
increase in assessments as long as the proposed increase is not greater than the 3% plus CPI
increase for that year. See Annual Inflation Adjustment under Section 4 below for a detailed
description.
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CITY OF TUSTIN
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
ENGINEER'S REPORT
PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
SECTION 22500 THROUGH 22679
OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
AND ARTICLE XIIID OF THE
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
Pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California
(the 1972 Act), Article XIIID of the California Constitution and in accordance with the
Resolution of Initiation adopted by the City Council of the City of Tustin, State of California, in
connection with the proceedings for:
TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING REASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025
hereinafter referred to as the "District", I, Alison Bouley, P.E., the authorized representative of
Harris & Associates, the duly appointed ENGINEER OF WORK, submit herewith the "Report"
consisting of five (5) sections as follows:
SECTION 1
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Plans and specifications for the Improvements are as set forth on the lists thereof, are on file in
the Office of the City Engineer and are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2
ESTIMATE OF COST
The estimated cost of the proposed Services, including incidental costs and expenses in
connection therewith, is as set forth on the lists thereof, attached hereto, and are on file in the
Office of the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference.
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SECTION 3
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
The diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of
benefit areas within the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land located
in the District is on file in the Office of the City Engineer and is incorporated herein by
reference.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions
shown on the maps of the Assessor of the County of Orange (the "Assessor") for the fiscal year
to which this Report applies. The Assessor's maps and records are incorporated by reference
herein and made part of this Report.
SECTION 4
ASSESSMENT
The assessment, including the method of apportionment of assessments and the assessment
calculations, indicate the proposed assessment of the net amount of the costs and expenses of the
improvements to be assessed upon the several lots and parcels of land within the District in
proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received by such lots and parcels.
SECTION 5
ASSESSMENT ROLL
An assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements on each benefited lot or parcel of land
within the District (the "Assessment Roll"), is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and
incorporated herein by reference.
The Assessment Roll includes the names and addresses of the owners of real property within this
District, as shown on the last equalized roll of the Assessor, is keyed to the records of the
Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.
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Section 1 Plans and Specifications
DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING REASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
District Improvements
The plans and specifications for the Improvements, showing the general nature, location and the
extent of the Improvements to be serviced and maintained, are on file in the office of the City
Engineer and are by reference herein made a part of this report. District Improvements are
generally described as follows:
Landscaping Improvements
Landscaping Improvements include but are not limited to: landscaping, planting, shrubbery,
trees, irrigation systems, hardscapes, fixtures, sidewalk maintenance resulting from landscape
growth and appurtenant improvements, in public rights -of -way, parkways, and dedicated
easements within the boundaries of said District.
Landscaping by Improvement Type
The landscaping includes parkway, slope and trail landscaping in the Tustin Ranch area,
specifically:
Parkway Landscaping
• The southerly side of Bryan Avenue between Browning Avenue and Tustin Ranch Road
• The northerly side of Bryan Avenue between Browning Avenue and Jamboree Road,
excepting that portion adjacent to the SCE substation
• The easterly side of Browning Avenue between the northerly corner of Tract No. 13094
(southerly of Bent Twig Lane) and El Camino Real, including area from APN 500-201-
02 for a future overcrossing, but excepting that portion adjacent to the SCE substation
• The westerly side of Tustin Ranch Road between the Santa Ana I-5 Freeway and
Jamboree Road, excepting that portion between the northerly boundary of Tract No.
16782 (-350 feet northerly of Rawlings Way) and Portola Parkway.
• The easterly side of Tustin Ranch Road between Bryan Avenue and Jamboree Road,
excepting that portion adjacent to Heritage Park between Heritage Way and Kinsman
Circle, that portion adjacent to the Golf Course northerly and southerly of the main
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entrance, and that portion adjacent to the Citrus Ranch Park site at Tustin Ranch Road
and Portola Parkway
• The southerly side of Irvine Boulevard between the westerly boundary of Tract No.
13053 and the easterly boundary of Tract No. 13038 (±630 feet easterly of Myford Road)
• The northerly side of Irvine Boulevard between the westerly City limits and Jamboree
Road
• The westerly side of Jamboree Road from Bryan Avenue northerly 1,100 feet to the
northerly boundary of Tract No. 13030
• The westerly side of Jamboree Road between Irvine Boulevard and the northerly City
limits, except that portion adjacent to the Tustin Sports Park
• The easterly side of Jamboree Road between the northerly City limits and Tustin Ranch
Road
• The northerly and southerly sides of La Colina Drive between Tustin Ranch Road and the
westerly City limits
• The northerly and southerly sides of Portola Parkway between Jamboree Road and Tustin
Ranch Road
Slope Landscaping
• The westerly side of Jamboree Road between the northerly City limits and 600 feet
southerly
• The easterly side of Jamboree Road between the northerly City limits and Tustin Ranch
Road, including the slopes granted to the City by the Transportation Corridor Agency per
Instrument No. 1999048101 recorded January 22, 1999
Trail Landscaping
• The equestrian/hiking trail from Peters Canyon Regional Park to Tustin Ranch Road /
Portola Parkway
• The paseo for public access between Tract No. 14366 and Tract No. 14576 from Jamboree
Road to Pioneer Road
The estimated total landscaping area of the District is 64 acres. The Landscape Maintenance
Exhibit for the District for the 2026-27 fiscal year is provided in Appendix C.
Lighting Improvements
Lighting Improvements include but are not limited to: poles, fixtures, bulbs, conduits,
conductors, equipment including guys, anchors, posts and pedestals, metering devices and
appurtenant improvements as required to provide lighting in public rights -of -way and dedicated
easements within the boundaries of said District.
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The public lighting system shall be maintained to provide adequate illumination. Electricity for
street lights shall be furnished by the Southern California Edison Company, and it shall be
adequate for the intended purpose. Rates for power shall be those authorized by the California
Public Utilities Commission.
In 2018, the City purchased all the street lights from Edison and converted them from High
Pressure Sodium Vapor to Light Emitting Diode (LED). The purchase and LED Conversion was
funded through the City's General Fund and Street Lighting Fund.
Lighting by Improvement Type
The street lighting system in the District consists of 760 lights as follows
No. Type of Light Lumens
386 Light Emitting Diode (LED) 6,550
374 Light Emitting Diode (LED) 2,900
Since the District is built -out, no additional street lights are anticipated for the District.
District Services
The District shall fund maintenance and servicing costs for the Improvements including, but not
limited to, personnel, electrical energy, water, materials, contracting services, and other expenses
necessary for the satisfactory operation of the District Improvements.
Maintenance
Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual operation,
maintenance and servicing of the landscaping, public lighting improvements and appurtenant
improvements, including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the landscaping,
public lighting improvements or appurtenant improvements; providing for the life, growth,
health and beauty of the landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying,
fertilizing and treating for disease or injury; the removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other
solid waste.
Servicing
Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of the landscaping and the maintenance
of any of the public lighting improvements or appurtenant improvements and the furnishing of
electric energy for the public lighting improvements, or for the lighting or operation of
landscaping or appurtenant improvements.
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Section 2 Estimate of Costs
District Budget
The City's budget for District Services for each of the Service Categories is shown below. The
proposed assessment rates will be ramped up over five (5) years, therefore the FY26-27 through
FY30-31 budgets are shown. Maintenance and Servicing Costs may include engineering fees,
legal fees, printing, mailing, postage, publishing, and any other related costs identified with the
district proceedings. District Administration Costs are prorated based on the Budget Amounts
and include Orange County's charge of 0.3% of the assessment for placement on the property tax
roll. A detailed breakdown of the proposed 5-year budget can be found in Appendix A of the
report.
Table 2-1
Proposed 5 Year Budget - Arterial & Collector Street Lighting
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
FY26-27
FY27-28
FY28-29
FY29-30
FY30-31
Direct and Overhead Costs
District Administration
$1,458
$1,396
$1,388
$1,358
$1,387
Maintenance and Servicing - Landscape
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Maintenance and Servicing - Lighting
$112,162
$124,212
$136,263
$150,167
$165,184
SUBTOTAL COSTS
$113,620
$125,608
$137,651
$151,525
$166,571
Reserve and General Fund Contribution
Operating Reserve Fund Addition/(Shortfall)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Capital Reserve Fund Addition/(Reduction)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
General Benefit Contribution - Lighting
($46,437)
($51,337)
($56,258)
($61,929)
($68,078)
TOTAL ASSESSMENT
$67,183
$74,271
$81,393
$89,596
$98,493
Contribution for Special Benefit Outside District
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Balance to Levy
$67,183
$74,271
$81,393
$89,596
$98,493
Note: totals may differ due to rounding
Table 2-2
Proposed 5 Year Budget - Local Residential Lighting
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
FY26-27
FY27-28
FY28-29
FY29-30
FY30-31
Direct and Overhead Costs
District Administration
$115
$110
$109
$107
$109
Maintenance and Servicing - Landscape
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Maintenance and Servicing - Lighting
$8,838
$9,788
$10,737
$11,833
$13,016
SUBTOTAL COSTS
$8,953
$9,898
$10,846
$11,940
$13,125
Reserve and General Fund Contribution
Operating Reserve Fund Addition/(Shortfall)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Capital Reserve Fund Addition/(Reduction)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
General Benefit Contribution - Lighting
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
TOTAL ASSESSMENT
$8,953
$9,898
$10,846
$11,940
$13,125
Contribution for Special Benefit Outside District
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Balance to Levy
$8,953
$9,898
$10,846
$11,940
$13,125
Note: totals may differ due to rounding
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Table 2-3
Proposed 5 Year Budget - Parkway, Slope & Trail Landscaping
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
FY26-27
FY27-28
FY28-29
FY29-30
FY30-31
Direct and Overhead Costs
District Administration
$13,327
$13,994
$14,503
$15,235
$15,704
Maintenance and Servicing - Landscape
$1,025,360
$1,245,401
$1,423,727
$1,684,606
$1,870,219
Maintenance and Servicing - Lighting
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
SUBTOTAL COSTS
$1,038,687
$1,259,395
$1,438,230
$1,699,841
$1,885,923
Reserve and General Fund Contribution
Operating Reserve Fund Addition/(Shortfall)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Capital Reserve Fund Addition/(Reduction)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
General Benefit Contribution - Landscape
($137,145)
($165,490)
($188,609)
($222,186)
($246,408)
TOTAL ASSESSMENT
$901,542
$1,093,905
$1,249,621
$1,477,655
$1,639,515
Contribution for Special Benefit Outside District $
(1,868)
$ (2,243)
$ (2,552) $
(2,996)
$ (3,322)
Balance to Levy
$899,674
$1,091,662
$1,247,069
$1,474,659
$1,636,193
Note: totals may differ due to rounding
Table 2-4
Proposed 5 Year Budget - All Service Categories
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
FY26-27
FY27-28
FY28-29
FY29-30
FY30-31
Direct and Overhead Costs
District Administration
$14,900
$15,500
$16,000
$16,700
$17,200
Maintenance and Servicing - Landscape
$1,025,360
$1,245,401
$1,423,727
$1,684,606
$1,870,219
Maintenance and Servicing - Lighting
$121,000
$134,000
$147,000
$162,000
$178,200
SUBTOTAL COSTS
$1,161,260
$1,394,901
$195869727
$1,863,306
$2,065,619
Reserve and General Fund Contribution
Operating Reserve Fund Addition/(Shortfall)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Capital Reserve Fund Addition/(Reduction)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
General Benefit Contribution
($183,582)
($216,827)
($244,867)
($284,115)
($314,486)
TOTAL ASSESSMENT
$977,678
$1,178,074
$1,341,860
$1,579,191
$1,751,133
Contribution for Special Benefit Outside District
($1,868)
($2,243)
($2,552)
($2,996)
($3,322)
Total Balance to Levy
$975,811
$19175,831
$1,339,308
$1,5769195
$19747,811
Note: totals may differ due to rounding
District Funds
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set up for the revenues and expenditures of the
District. Funds raised by assessment shall be used only for the purpose as stated herein. The City
will make funds available to the District to ensure adequate cash flow and will be reimbursed
upon receipt of assessments. Any balance or deficit remaining on July 1 shall be carried over to
the next fiscal year. The 1972 Act allows a reserve for cash flow not to exceed 50% of the
budget.
The following table provides fund balance projections for the District for the 2026-27 fiscal year:
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DISTRICT FUND BALANCE
Beginning Fund Balance, 7/l/2026
$0
equals FY 2025-26 Ending Fund Balance
Projected Revenues, FY 2026-27
$975,811
equals Total to Assessment
Projected Expenditures, FY 2026-27
($1,161,260)
equals Cost of Services
Projected City Contribution, FY 2026-27
$185,450
equals Special Benefit plus General Benefit
Projected Ending Fund Balance, 6/30/2027
$0 *
* The projected ending fund balance is an estimate, any remaining amount will be carried over to the next fiscal year.
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Section 3 Assessment Diagram
An Assessment Diagram for the District is on file in the office of the City Clerk. The lines and
dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the
Assessor's maps, for the year when this Report was prepared, and are incorporated by reference
herein and made part of this Report.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions
shown on the Assessors' maps for the fiscal year to which this Report applies. The Assessor's
maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.
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Section 4 Assessment
General Discussion
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by cities for the purpose of
providing certain public improvements which include the maintenance and servicing of
landscaping and lighting improvements.
Street and Highways Code Section 22573 requires that maintenance assessments be levied
according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This section states:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be
apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all
assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each
such lot or parcel from the improvements. "
In addition to allowing any reasonable method for apportioning the assessments, the 1972 Act
permits the designation of areas of benefit within any individual assessment district if "by reason
of variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will
receive different degrees of benefit from the improvements." (Sec. 22574). Thus, the 1972 Act
requires the levy of a true "assessment" rather than a "special tax."
The Proposed District utilizes Equivalent Dwelling Unit ("EDU") methodology to apportion the
total amount to be assessed to the parcels in the District. Parcels are assigned to one of three
benefit zones (the `Benefit Zones") based on the nature, location, and extent of District
Improvements in proximity to each parcel providing for the apportionment of District costs to
District parcels fairly and in proportion to special benefit received by the parcels. EDU
methodology and the assignment of parcels to Benefit Zones are discussed in greater detail in
this section.
Proposition 218, the "Right to Vote on Taxes Act" which was approved on the November 1996
Statewide ballot and added Article XIIID to the California Constitution, requires that a parcel's
assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on
that parcel. Additionally, Proposition 218 provides that only special benefits are assessable, and
the City must separate the general benefits from the special benefits. Prop. 218 also requires that
publicly owned property which benefits from the improvements be assessed. The discussion of
general benefit and special benefit that follows addresses these requirements for properly
determining the District assessment rates and assessments.
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Separation of General and Special Benefit
Proposition 218 requires that General and Special Benefit are identified and analyzed separately
in determining parcel assessments. Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution,
states:
"Only special benefits are assessable, and an agency shall separate the general benefits
from the special benefits conferred on a parcel. "
Since District parcels can only be assessed for the special benefits they receive, contributions
from other sources are required to pay for costs of services that provide special benefit to parcels
outside the District, if any, and to pay for cost of services that provide general benefit, if any.
General Benefit
General benefits from District Services are identified and quantified in order to separate them
from special benefits and to remove general benefit costs prior to performing assessment
calculations.
Landscaping General Benefit
Tustin Ranch has extensive walkways that are used by people other than property owners. These
people receive general benefit from the landscaping. The general benefit cost is separated from
special benefit cost and the general benefit amount is quantified by determining the cost of
maintaining the minimum level of landscaping that would be provided in the interest of public
safety and the protection of property. The baseline level of service would provide for public
safety and essential property protection and avoid negative impacts on adjacent roadways and
vehicles traveling on those roadways and potential property damage resulting from slope
failures.
This baseline level of service would result in a far less visually pleasing environment than what
is created by the enhanced levels of services associated with the regular landscape maintenance
that is provided in the District. Specific cost items included with baseline services are tree
trimming, weed abatement, rodent control and erosion control to be performed a few times or
less each year depending on the area.
In developing the estimated general benefit cost of landscaping, analysis of local landscaping
costs indicated an estimated cost of $0.027 per square foot to provide the baseline service level
for all landscaping areas in District for FY26-27. The general benefit cost of landscaping is not
assessed and must be paid for by a contribution to the District.
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Refer to Table 1 in Appendix D for the general benefit cost of landscaping calculation for FY26-
27. The general benefit required contribution for FY27-28 through FY30-31 is escalated
proportionate to the annual increase in 5 year phased budget.
The 5-year estimated required contribution for landscaping general benefit is detailed in the table
below.
Jamboree Road Slopes. The slopes along the easterly side of Jamboree Road are considered to
provide general benefit. Therefore, Jamboree Road slope landscaping costs may not be assessed
and shall be paid for by a contribution from other sources.
Refer to Table 2 in Appendix D for the Jamboree slopes general benefit cost of landscaping
calculation for FY26-27. The 5-year estimated required contribution for landscaping general
benefit is detailed in the table below.
Table 4-1
REQUIRED CONTRIBUTION FOR LANDSCAPING GENERAL BENEFIT
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
FY26-27
FY27-28
FY28-29
FY29-30
FY30-31
Landscaping General Benefit S70,474
$84,652
$96,292
$113,076
$125,354
Jamboree Slopes Landscaping General Benefit S66,671
$80,838
$92,317
$109,110
$121,054
Total Required Contribution $137,145
$165,490
$188,609
$222,186
$246,408
Lighting General Benefit
Arterial and Collector Lighting. The portion of arterial lighting above what is required to
illuminate a typical residential neighborhood is general benefit for vehicular traffic. The typical
local light is 2,900 lumens whereas the arterial light is 6,550 lumens, therefore 44.275% (2,900
lumens/6,550 lumens) of illumination from arterial lights provides special benefit and the
remaining 55.725% of illumination from arterial lights provides general benefit. A contribution
is required for the general benefit portion of the arterial lighting costs and such portion is not
included in the assessments for the District parcels. Collector streets within the District do not
create a general benefit to the public at large. Rather, they serve the specific function of
providing access to and from properties within the District and directly benefit those parcels by
connecting local streets to the broader roadway network. Therefore, no general benefit is
assigned to the lighting on these roadways.
Refer to Table 3 in Appendix D for the general benefit cost of lighting calculation. The 5 year
estimated required contribution for arterial and collector lighting general benefit is detailed in the
table below.
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Table 4-2
REQUIRED CONTRIBUTION FOR ARTERIAL LIGHTING GENERAL BENEFIT
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Arterial and Collector Lighting FY26-27 FY27-28 FY28-29 FY29-30 FY30-31
General Benefit Total Required Contribution $46,437 $51,337 $56,258 $61,929 $68,078
Local Residential Li2htin2. There are no general benefits provided by the local residential
street lights. These lights are within close proximity to the benefiting parcels and provide special
benefit to those parcels only as they are located on local residential streets typically used by
those residents.
Other Lighting. Lighting at intersections, which is defined as safety lighting, is considered to
be the minimum lighting requirement for vehicular safety; therefore, safety lighting represents
the general benefit portion of street lighting and is not assessed. Traffic Signals are also
considered to provide a general benefit and are not assessed. Costs associated with traffic signals
and lights at intersections are not included in the District cost estimate.
Special Benefit
In determining the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel, the proximity
of the parcel to the Improvements and the capital, maintenance and operating costs of the
Improvements were considered and analyzed. Due to the District -wide nature of the
Improvements, it has been demonstrated and determined that all of the parcels in the District are
uniquely benefited by and receive a direct advantage from the Improvements and are conferred a
special benefit over and above general benefits by said Improvements in a way that is particular
and distinct from its effect on other parcels and that real property in general and the public at
large do not share. As a result, each parcel within the District receives a special and distinct
benefit from the Improvements and each parcel in the District is assessed only for their special
and distinct benefit from the Improvements.
Landscaping Speciai Benefit
The District enjoys a higher level of landscaping and streetscapes along its parkways and slopes
than the rest of the City of Tustin. The City provides funding for the landscaped medians in the
area, so those costs are not assessed. Additionally, a pedestrian and equestrian trail that is linked
to the regional trail system is landscaped and beautified and maintained by the District. The
landscape Improvements along the arterial and collector streets, parkways, slopes and the
regional trail enhance the beauty of the area and provide special benefit to the parcels in the
District.
The specialized benefits associated with landscaping are specifically:
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• Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of the area
and properties.
• Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements.
• Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from
adequate green space and landscaping.
• Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and debris
control, and fire protection.
• Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well -
maintained improvements associated with the properties.
• Enhanced quality of life through well -maintained green belts and landscaped areas.
• Reduced criminal activity and property -related crimes (especially vandalism) against
properties through well -maintained surrounding and amenities.
• Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels by providing oxygenation and attenuating
noise.
Exception. The Tustin Marketplace, Tustin Annex and Tustin Auto Center are excluded from
District landscaping assessments because they maintain the landscaping that is adjacent to their
properties. The maintenance level for those landscaping areas is even higher than the level
maintained throughout the rest of the District.
Required Contribution for Landscaping Special Benefit to Out of District Parcels
There are 117 parcels located outside of the district along the westerly side of Browning Avenue
that derive special benefit from 4.24 acres of landscaping along the exterior of the District on the
easterly side of Browning Avenue from El Camino Real to Bent Twig Lane. The special benefit
received by these parcels shall be paid for by contribution from other sources and is deducted in
determining the assessment that is levied upon the District parcels.
Table 4-3
REQUIRED CONTRIBUTION FOR SPECIAL BENEFIT TO OUT OF DISTRICT PARCELS
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
FY26-27 FY27-28 FY28-29 FY29-30 FY30-31
Out of District Total Required Contribution $1,868 $2,243 $2,552 $2,996 $3,322
Refer to Table 4 in Appendix D for the calculation of the portion of landscaping costs that
provides special benefit to the out of district parcels for FY26-27. The landscaping costs that
provides special benefit to the out of district for FY27-28 through FY30-31 is escalated
proportionate to the annual increase in 5 year phased budget.
Details regarding the property outside of the District that receives such special benefit is
provided in Table 1 and 2 in Appendix E.
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Lighting Special Benefit
The special benefits of street lighting include safety, security of property, improvements, and
goods, specifically:
• Mitigates property damage due to criminal activity
• Serves as deterrent to graffiti and vandalism
• Alleviates the fear of crime, which increases the desirability of property
• Improves nighttime visibility for the local access of emergency vehicles. Promotes
business and industry
In determining the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel, the proximity
of the parcel to the lighting Improvements and the capital, maintenance and operating costs of
said Improvements were considered and analyzed. Due to the District -wide nature of the lighting
Improvements, it has been demonstrated and determined that all of the parcels in the District are
uniquely benefited by and receive a direct advantage from said lighting Improvements and are
conferred upon a special benefit over and above general benefits by said lighting Improvements
in a way that is particular and distinct from its effect on other parcels and that real property in
general and the public at large do not share. As a result, each parcel within the District receives
a special and distinct benefit from the Improvements.
Arterial and Collector Lighting (ACLT). The local portion of street lighting on the arterial
and collector streets provides special and direct benefits to all properties within the District, as
these lighting benefits are directly related to the positive enhancement of the Community and
therefore increase safety and security and property desirability. All properties within the District
receive a special benefit from lighting on the arterials and collectors.
Local Residential Lighting ("LRLT"). Many of the residential units in the District have
private street lighting systems directly adjacent to their homes. This lighting is usually provided
by a Home Owners Association, and payment for the lights are usually made through association
dues or assessments and the parcels are not assessed by the District. Parcels that have local
residential street lighting provided by the City receive special and direct local lighting benefit
and are assessed for those local lights. There are 91 local residential lights. The cost for these
lights is assessed only to benefiting parcels based on the special and direct benefits to those
properties.
HOA Lighting. Properties that are adjacent to private streets pay for their local private street
lights through their Home Owners Association fees and are not assessed by the District.
Other Lighting. Street lights that are adjacent to the District do not provide special benefit to
parcels in the District. Street lights on the east side of Jamboree Road, north of the I-5 Freeway,
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which provide benefit to the property on the east side of Jamboree, are not included in this
District and are not assessed.
Total Required Contribution General and Special Benefit
The total required contribution for general benefit and special benefit to parcels outside the
district is shown in the table below. Refer to Table 5 in Appendix D for details.
Table 4-4
TOTAL REQUIRED CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL AND SPECIAL BENEFIT
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
FY26-27
FY27-28
FY28-29
FY29-30
FY30-31
Total Required Contribution for General Benefit
$183,582
$216,827
$244,867
$284,115
$314,486
Total Required Contribution for Special Benefit*
$1,868
$2,243
$2,552
$2,996
$3,322
Total Required Contribution for General and Special Benefit
$185,450
$219,070
$247,419
$287,111
$317,808
* Required Contribution for Special Benefit to Out of District Parcels
Note: totals may differ due to rounding
Equivalent Dwelling Unit Methodology
Since the assessment will be levied against parcels of property as shown on the tax roll, the final
charges must be assigned by Assessor's Parcel Number. If assessments were to be spread just by
parcel, not considering land use or parcel size, a single-family parcel could be paying the same as
a 50-unit apartment parcel or a large commercial establishment in a similar zone and this would
not be equitable. Therefore, Equivalent Dwelling Unit methodology is used to allocate
assessments.
The single-family residential lot has been selected as the basic unit for calculation of assessments
and is defined as one (1) EDU. The EDU methodology is used to calculate the EDU for other
residential land uses and for non-residential parcels. Parcels containing apartments are assigned
EDU's based on the number of dwelling units on each parcel of land and non-residential parcels
are converted based on the lot size of each parcel of land.
The EDU methodology is seen as the most appropriate and equitable method of spread for
landscaping and lighting districts, as the benefit to each parcel from the Improvements are
apportioned as a function of land use type and size.
EDU Factors by Land Use
Single Family Residential. Parcels zoned for single family residential ("SFR") uses are
assessed 1 EDU per dwelling unit. Parcels designated as SFR land -use shall be assessed 1 EDU
per dwelling unit, including vacant subdivided residential lots and vacant land zoned for single
family residential uses with a tentative or final tract map.
Multiple Family Residential. Multiple -residential (including condominiums) land use
equivalencies are determined based on the number of dwelling units on each parcel. Based on
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population density data from representative cities in Southern California and typical size of
structure relative to the typical single-family residence, the EDU factor for multi -family
residential property, including condominiums, is assigned 0.75 EDU per dwelling unit. This
includes vacant multi -family residential parcels zoned for multiple -residential uses with a
tentative or final tract map.
Non -Residential. In converting non-residential properties to EDU's, the factor used is the City
of Tustin's typical standard single family residential lot area and the number of lots that could be
subdivided into an acre of land. All properties that are developed for non-residential uses are
therefore assigned 6 EDU per acre. These include commercial, industrial, church, school and
other non-residential uses.
Golf Course Property. Golf course parcels containing the clubhouse are considered developed
commercial property and therefore assigned 6 EDU per acre. Golf course parcels that contain the
course greens are also considered developed commercial property, but the development is at a
lower level. Therefore, golf course parcels are assessed at a rate between developed and vacant
land, at twice the rate of vacant parcels with no development designation, which is 2.0 EDU/acre
x 2 = 4 EDU per acre.
Public Property. Article XIIID of the California Constitution requires that all benefiting
properties be assessed for their fair share of the special benefit including properties that are
owned by a public agency. Public properties with residential use are assigned EDU's based on
the type of residential use in the same manner as described above. Public properties with non-
residential land uses (such as schools and fire stations) shall be assessed the same as private
property with the same designation.
Public park parcels are assigned 2 EDU's per acre due to the passive nature of the parks.
Exception. Peters Canyon Regional Park is a large, natural, open space park with very few
facilities, which straddles the cities of Orange and Tustin and a portion of unincorporated county
area. The park has many access points around its perimeter and one is within the Tustin Ranch
area. This park receives a very small amount of benefit relative to its size, and it seems
reasonable to compare it to other existing parks within Tustin Ranch. In assigning EDU to
Peters Canyon Regional Park, the acreage is adjusted to 6.26 acres based on the average size of
developed parks in the City of Tustin including, five public parks (Camino Real, Cedar Grove,
Heritage, Laurel Glen, and the Tustin Sports Park) and two private parks. Therefore this parcel is
assigned 2 EDU's per acre multiplied by 6.26 acres for a total of 12.52 EDU's.
Exempt Property. Excepted from the assessment shall be the areas of public streets, public
avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public drainage,
public easements and rights -of -ways, public greenbelts and parkways. Also excepted from
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assessment are utility rights -of -way, common areas (such as in condominium complexes),
landlocked parcels, unbuildable parcels vacated by the City, and parcels designated on Tract or
Parcel Maps for landscaping. These properties are exempt because they do not generate a direct
special benefit from the improvements or services funded by the assessments, or because they
are publicly owned and maintained for the benefit of the community at large
A list of public properties and exceptions that receive benefit is included in Appendix B.
Table 4-5
EQUIVALENT DWELLING UNIT FACTORS BY LAND USE
Land Use
EDU Factor
Single Family Residential
1.0 EDU per dwelling unit
Multi -family Residential
0.75 EDU per dwelling unit
Non -Residential
6.0 EDU per acre
Golf Course Greens
4.0 EDU per acre
Public Parks
2.0 EDU per acre
Benefit Areas
All parcels in the District are assigned to one of the following benefit areas based on which
Services are providing special benefit:
Benefit Area A - All parcels that receive special benefit from:
• Arterial and Collector Street Lights only.
Benefit Area B - All parcels that receive special benefit from:
• Arterial and Collector Street Lights
• Parkway, Slope and Trail Landscaping.
Benefit Area C - All parcels that receive special benefit from:
• Arterial and Collector Street Lights
• Local Residential Street Lights
• Parkway, Slope and Trail Landscaping.
The following table provides the total EDU for each Benefit Area of the District:
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Table 4-6
EDU BY BENEFIT AREA
Benefit Area
Parcels
Dwellings
Acres
EDU's
A
41
--
151.863
911.178
B
5,294
7,357
305.323
7,321.416
C
369
369
0.000
369.000
Total
5,704
7,726
457.186
8,601.594
EDU by Service Category
Arterial and Collector Lighting
The following table shows the number of parcels, dwellings, acres and total EDU's for each land
use classification that receives arterial and collector lighting benefit for the 2026-27 fiscal year:
Table 4-7
ARTERIAL & COLLECTOR LIGHTING BENEFIT
Land Use
Parcels
Dwellings
Acres
EDU's
Single Family Residential
2,626
2,626
2,626.000
Multi -family Residential
2,974
5,100
3,825.000
Non -Residential
60
184.487
1,106.922
Schools
10
48.573
291.438
Golf Course
12
151.991
607.964
Public Parks
22
72.135 *
144.270
Total
5,704
7,726
457.186
8,601.594
*this includes Peters Canyon Regional Park's adjusted acreage
Local Residential Lighting
The following table shows the number of parcels, dwellings, acres and total EDU for each land
use classification that receives local residential lighting benefit for the 2026-27 fiscal year:
Table 4-8
LOCAL RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING BENEFIT
Land Use
Parcels Dwellings EDU's
Single Family Residential
369 369 369.000
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Parkway, Slope and Trail Landscaping
The following table shows the number of parcels, dwellings, acres and total EDU for each land
use classification that receives landscaping benefit for the 2026-27 fiscal year:
Table 4-9
PARKWAY, SLOPE & TRAIL LANDSCAPING BENEFIT
Land Use
Parcels
Dwellings
Acres
EDU's
Single Family Residential
2,626
2,626
2,626.000
Multi -family Residential
2,974
5,100
3,825.000
Non -Residential
19
0
32.624
195.744
Schools
10
0
48.573
291.438
Golf Course
Public Parks
12
22
0
151.991
72.135
607.964
* 144.270
Total
5,663
7,726
305.323
7,6
*this includes Peters Canyon Regional Park's adjusted acreage MW
Service Category Costs
Is
The 5-year estimated cost for the for each Service Category detailed in Section 2 of this report is
summarized in the table below.
Table 4-10
SERVICE CATEGORY COSTS
Service Category
Year 1
FY26-27
Year 2
FY27-28
Year 3
FY28-29
Year 4
FY29-30
Year 5
FY30-31
ACLT - Arterial & Collector Lighting
$67,183
$74,271
$81,393
$89,596
$98,493
LRLT - Local Residential Lighting
$8,953
$9,898
$10,846
$11,940
$13,125
PSTL - Pk , Slope & Trail Landscapc
$899,674
$1,091,662
$1,247,069
$1,474,659
$1,636,193
Assessments
Maximum Assessment Rates
The maximum assessment rates are calculated by dividing the total service category cost shown
in the previous table based on the EDU for each service category.
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Table 4-11
ACLT - Arterial & Collector Li htin
EDU's: 8,601.594
Cost of Service
Maximum
Assessment Rate
FY26-27
$67,183
$7.81 / EDU
FY27-28
$74,271
$8.63 / EDU
FY28-29
$81,393
$9.46 / EDU
FY29-30
$89,596
$10.42 / EDU
FY30-31
$98,493
$11.45 / EDU
LRLT - Local Residential Lighting
EDU's: 369.000
Cost of Service
Maximum
Assessment Rate
FY26-27
$8,953
$24.26 / EDU
FY27-28
$9,898
$26.82 / EDU
FY28-29
$10,846
1 $29.39 / EDU
FY29-30
$11,940
$32.36 / EDU
FY30-31
$13,125
$35.57 / EDU
PSTL - Pkw , Slope & Trail Landsca e
EDU's: 7,690.416
Cost of Service
Maximum
Assessment Rate
FY26-27
$899,674
$116.99 / EDU
FY27-28
$1,091,662
$141.95 / EDU
FY28-29
$1,247,069
$162.16 / EDU
FY29-30
$1,474,659
$191.75 / EDU
FY30-31
$1,636,193
$212.76 / EDU
The table below summarizes the maximum assessment per EDU for each Service Category:
Table 4-12
MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT RATES
Service Category
EDU's
Year 1
FY26-27
Year 2
FY27-28
Year 3
FY28-29
Year 4
FY29-30
Year 5
FY30-31
ACLT - Arterial & Collector Lighting
8,601.59
$7.81
$8.63
$9.46
$10.42
$11.45
LRLT - Local Residential Lighting
369.00
$24.26
$26.82
$29.39
$32.36
$35.57
PSTL - Pkwy, Slope & Trail Landscape
7,690.42
$116.99
$141.95
$162.16
$191.75
$212.76
Annual Inflation Adjustment
There is a provision for inflation (the "Annual Inflation Factor"), which allows the maximum
assessment rates to be increased each year after the 5-year period based on an Inflation Factor.
The Inflation Factor shall be 3% plus the annual change from December to December in CPI for
all Urban consumers for the Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim areas (Los Angeles -Long
Beach -Anaheim, CA, CPI-U).
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Assessment Summary
As discussed previously, each benefit area assessment rate is a combination of the service
category cost per EDU. The maximum assessment rates per benefit area are fixed rates that
increase based on the 5 year phased budget provided by the City. After the 5 year period, the
maximum assessment rates will increase based annual inflation adjustment described above. The
proposed assessed rates for each Benefit Area are equal to or less than the maximum allowable
rates.
The following table summarizes the calculated assessment rates and the maximum assessment
rates for each Benefit Area:
Table 4-13
ASSESSMENT RATE SUMMARY
Benefit Area
Current
Year 1
FY26-27
Year 2
FY27-28
Year 3
FY28-29
Year 4
FY29-30
Year 5
FY30-31
Benefit Area A ACLT
$7.58
$7.81
$8.63
$9.46
$10.42
$11.45
Benefit Area B ACLT+PSTL
$106.97
$124.80
$150.58
$171.62
$202.17
$224.21
Benefit Area C ACLT + PSTL + LRLT
$140.01
$149.06
$177.40
$201.01
$234.53
$259.78
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I, Alison Bouley, P.E. the authorized representative of Harris & Associates, the duly
appointed Assessment Engineer, am of the opinion that the assessments have been apportioned in
accordance with the estimated special benefit derived by each parcel and that the assessments do
not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit, per the assessment
apportionment methodology approved by the City Council and the property owners within the
assessment district via a property owner balloting proceeding in 2025 per the provisions of
Article XIIID of the California Constitution.
DATED: September 3, 2025
Harris & Associates
No. C813)83;mv By.
Alison Bouley, P.E.
ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
R.C.E. No. C61383
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Section 5 Assessment Roll
The Assessment Roll is a listing of the proposed assessment and the amount of assessment for
Fiscal Year 2026-27 through Fiscal Year 2030-31 apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on
the latest roll at the Assessor's Office, and contained in the Assessment Roll on file in the office
of the City Clerk of the City of Tustin, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of
Orange and these records are, by reference, made part of this Report.
The Assessment Roll includes property owner names and addresses for each lot or parcel, as
shown on the Assessment Diagram referenced in Section 4 herein and as listed on the last
equalized roll of the Assessor of the County of Orange which is, by reference, made part of this
report.
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Appendix A: Budget Detail
Budget Detail Table
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Description Detail
Current
FY26-27
FY27-28
FY28-29
FY29-30
FY30-31
Architect/Eng Services
Annual Engineer's Report/Dist. Administration
$12,000
$12,000
$12,000
$12,000
$12,000
$12,000
County Collection Charge (0.3% of Assessments)
$2,500
$2,900
$3,500
$4,000
$4,700
$5,200
Landscape Maintenance
Landscape Maintenance Contract (Bimonthly maintenance)
$349,461
$356,308
$446,688
$545,903
$739,529
$857,811
Irrigation Repairs
$88,616
$104,535
$113,436
$122,533
$131,231
$140,279
Annual Landscape Rehab (Refurbishments) Project
$0
$50,000
$120,000
$130,000
$140,000
$150,000
Tree Trimming Contract
Tree Trimming (2 year cycle)
$157,650
$162,000
$168,000
$175,000
$182,000
$189,280
Tree Removals (15 per year)
$0
$39,000
$41,000
$42,000
$44,000
$45,760
Tree Planting (20 per year)
$0
$0
$0
$20,000
$20,000
$21,000
Arborist Services, Pest, Disease Monitoring and Treatment
$0
$44,000
$46,000
$48,000
$50,000
$52,000
Tree Watering Services
$0
$23,000
$24,000
$25,000
$26,0001
$27,040
Street Light Energy
Street Lights - Arterial & Collector
$92,696
$112,162
$124,212
$136,263
$150,167
$165,184
Street Lights - Local
$7,304
$8,838
$9,788
$10,737
$11,833
$13,016
Electric
Irrigation
$9,179
$9,977
$10,771
$10,602
$11,358
$11,830
Water
IRWD Service Areas
$161,772
$173,441
$199,713
$218,473
$239,244
$262,982
Regular Landscape Maintenance
$34,539
$43,052
$51,713
$58,824
$69,077
$76,578
Browning from ECR to
Irrigation Repairs
$4,384
$5,465
$6,564
$7,467
$8,769
$9,721
Bent Twig Annual
Landcape Maintenance
Water
$10,878
$13,559
$16,287
$18,527
$21,756
$24,118
Electrical
$821
$1,023
$1,229
$1,398
$1,642
$1,820
Total Budget $931,800 $1,161,260 $1,394,901 $1,586,727 $1,863,306 $2,065,619
Note: 5 year budget provided by the City in order to phase in services and improvements to restore and maintain the level of service for the District while minimizing the annual assessment increases.
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GOVERNMENT PARCELS
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Benefit Current FY25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30 FY 30-31
APN Area Landuse Acres DUI's Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Owner Comments
104-290-38
B
PRK
6.26
0
$
1,339.26
$ 1,562.50
$ 1,885.26
$ 2,148.68
$ 2,531.17 $
500-203-01
B
PRK
4.251
0
$
909.46
$ 1,061.05
$ 1,280.23
$ 1,459.11
$ 1,718.85 $
500-221-07
B
PRK
3.6
0
$
770.18
$ 898.56
$ 1,084.18
$ 1,235.66
$ 1,455.62 $
500-221-10
B
PRK
1.358
0
$
290.53
$ 338.96
$ 408.98
$ 466.12
$ 549.09 $
500-233-02
B
PRK
3.008
0
$
643.53
$ 750.80
$ 905.89
$ 1,032.47
$ 1,216.25 $
500-291-26
A
C/I
1.562
0
$
71.04
$ 73.20
$ 80.88
$ 88.66
$ 97.66 $
501-095-01
B
PRK
15.275
0
$
3,267.93
$ 3,812.64
$ 4,600.22
$ 5,242.99
$ 6,176.29 $
501-095-08
B
PRK
1.26
0
$
269.56
$ 314.50
$ 379.46
$ 432.48
$ 509.47 $
501-095-09
B
PRK
0.38
0
$
81.30
$ 94.85
$ 114.44
$ 130.43
$ 153.65 $
501-112-01
B
SCH
5.81
0
$
3,728.97
$ 4,350.53
$ 5,249.22
$ 5,982.67
$ 7,047.65 $
501-112-05
B
PRK
1.8
0
$
385.09
$ 449.28
$ 542.09
$ 617.83
$ 727.81 $
501-112-06
B
PRK
1.66
0
$
355.14
$ 414.34
$ 499.93
$ 569.78
$ 671.20 $
501-112-07
B
PRK
0.24
0
$
51.35
$ 59.90
$ 72.28
$ 82.38
$ 97.04 $
501-112-08
B
PRK
14.23
0
$
3,044.37
$ 3,551.81
$ 4,285.51
$ 4,884.31
$ 5,753.76 $
501-112-12
B
PRK
0.463
0
$
99.05
$ 115.56
$ 139.44
$ 158.92
$ 187.21 $
501-112-13
B
SCH
1.297
0
$
832.44
$ 971.19
$ 1,171.81
$ 1,335.55
$ 1,573.29 $
501-112-14
B
PRK
1.21
0
$
258.87
$ 302.02
$ 364.40
$ 415.32
$ 489.25 $
501-112-15
B
SCH
0.79
0
$
507.04
$ 591.55
$ 713.75
$ 813.48
$ 958.29 $
501-112-16
B
PRK
0.45
0
$
96.27
$ 112.32
$ 135.52
$ 154.46
$ 181.95 $
501-112-17
B
SCH
2.08
0
$
1,334.99
$ 1,557.50
$ 1,879.24
$ 2,141.82
$ 2,523.08 $
501-281-35
B
SCH
9.901
0
$
6,354.66
$ 7,413.87
$ 8,945.36
$ 10,195.26
$ 12,010.11 $
502-451-24
B
SCH
3.11
0
$
1,996.06
$ 2,328.77
$ 2,809.82
$ 3,202.43
$ 3,772.49 $
502-451-25
B
PRK
2.07
0
$
442.86
$ 516.67
$ 623.40
$ 710.51
$ 836.98 $
502-451-27
B
PRK
2.23
0
$
477.09
$ 556.61
$ 671.59
$ 765.43
$ 901.68 $
502-451-28
B
SCH
5.07
0
$
3,254.03
$ 3,796.42
$ 4,580.64
$ 5,220.68
$ 6,150.01 $
502-451-29
B
SCH
1.08
0
$
693.17
$ 808.70
$ 975.76
$ 1,112.10
$ 1,310.06 $
502-451-30
B
PRK
1.53
0
$
327.33
$ 381.89
$ 460.77
$ 525.16
$ 618.64 $
502-451-31
B
PRK
3.88
0
$
830.09
$ 968.45
$ 1,168.50
$ 1,331.77
$ 1,568.84 $
502-451-32
B
SCH
1.1
0
$
706.00
$ 823.68
$ 993.83
$ 1,132.69
$ 1,334.32 $
502-453-13
B
C/I
1.25
0
$
802.28
$ 936.00
$ 1,129.35
$ 1,287.15
$ 1,516.28 $
502-521-07
B
SCH
18.335
0
$
11,767.77
$ 13,729.25
$ 16,565.31
$ 18,879.92
$ 22,240.72 $
525-022-03
B
PRK
2.98
0
$
637.54
$ 743.81
$ 897.46
$ 1,022.86
$ 1,204.93 $
2,807.11 COUNTY OF ORANGE
1,906.23 CITY OF TUSTIN
1,614.31 CITY OF TUSTIN
608.95 CITY OF TUSTIN
1,348.85 CITY OF TUSTIN
107.31 CITY OF TUSTIN
6,849.62 CITY OF TUSTIN
565.01 CITY OF TUSTIN
170.40 CITY OF TUSTIN
7,815.96 SCHOOL, TUSTIN UNIFIED DISTRICT
807.16 CITY OF TUSTIN
744.38 CITY OF TUSTIN
107.62 CITY OF TUSTIN
6,381.02 CITY OF TUSTIN
207.62 CITY OF TUSTIN
1,744.80 SCHOOL, TUSTIN UNIFIED DISTRICT
542.59 CITY OF TUSTIN
1,062.76 SCHOOL, TUSTIN UNIFIED DISTRICT
201.79 CITY OF TUSTIN
2,798.14 SCHOOL, TUSTIN UNIFIED DISTRICT
13,319.42 SCHOOL, TUSTIN UNIFIED DISTRICT
4,183.76 TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
928.23 CITY OF TUSTIN
999.98 CITY OF TUSTIN
6,820.47 TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,452.88 TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
686.08 CITY OF TUSTIN
1,739.87 CITY OF TUSTIN
1,479.79 TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,681.58 CITY OF TUSTIN
24,665.34 SCHOOL, TUSTIN UNIFIED DIST
1,336.29 CITY OF TUSTIN
PETERS CANYON PARK
CAMINO REAL PARK
HERITAGE PARK
HERITAGE PARK
LAUREL GLEN PARK
Gov owned in FrolI19, open car storage per aerial
CITRUS RANCH PARK
CITRUS RANCH PARK
CITRUS RANCH PARK
TUSTIN RANCH ELEM. SCHOOL
TUSTIN SPORTS PARK
TUSTIN SPORTS PARK
TUSTIN SPORTS PARK
TUSTIN SPORTS PARK
TUSTIN SPORTS PARK
TUSTIN RANCH ELEM. SCHOOL
TUSTIN SPORTS PARK
TUSTIN RANCH ELEM. SCHOOL
TUSTIN SPORTS PARK
TUSTIN RANCH ELEM. SCHOOL
LADERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PETERS CANYON ELEM. SCHOOL
CEDAR GROVE PARK
CEDAR GROVE PARK
PETERS CANYON ELEM. SCHOOL
PETERS CANYON ELEM. SCHOOL
CEDAR GROVE PARK
CEDAR GROVE PARK
PETERS CANYON ELEM. SCHOOL
FIRE STATION
PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL
PIONEER ROAD PARK
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Appendix C: Maps and Exhibits
Boundary Map
Landscape Maintenance Exhibit
W.T11reI RR-3:32101V
Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025 C -1 September 3, 2025
Engineer's Report, FY2026-27
Docusign Envelope ID: 40401183-034E-4EA7-85AO-B59714CF19A8
CITY OF TUSTIN
TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
RE -ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
FOR THE
2026-27 FISCAL YEAR
BOUNDARY MAP
LEGEND
BENEFIT AREA A
BENEFIT AREA B
BENEFIT AREA C
CITY BOUNDARY
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Docusign Envelope ID: 40401183-034E-4EA7-85AO-B59714CF19A8
REDUCED SCALE
CITY OF TUSTIN
TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
RE -ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
FOR THE
2026-27 FISCAL YEAR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE EXHIBIT
LEGEND
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SLOPE MAINTENANCE
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Docusign Envelope ID: 40401183-034E-4EA7-85A0-B59714CF19A8
REDUCED SCALE
CITY OF TUSTIN
TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
RE -ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
FOR THE
2026-27 FISCAL YEAR
LAND USE EXHIBIT
LEGEND
Residential
Commercial
Vacant
Parks
Government
Golf Course
City Boundary -
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Appendix D: Required Contribution Tables
Table 1: Required Contribution for Landscaping General Benefit FY26-27
Table 2: Required Contribution for Jamboree Slope Landscaping General Benefit FY26-27
Table 3: Required Contribution for Arterial and Collector Lighting General Benefit FY26-27
Table 4: Required Contribution for Special Benefit to Out of District Parcels FY26-27
Table 5: Required Contribution Summary FY26-27
Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025 D -1 September 3, 2025
Engineer's Report, FY2026-27
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TABLE 1
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STEP TASK DESCRIPTION RESULT
l . Determine the amount of the required contribution $70,474
for landscaping general benefit by multiplying the total
landscaping square footage of the District times
the landscaping general benefit cost per square foot
CALCULATIONS
Required Contribution for Landscaping General Benefit
District Landscaping Area SF x $0.027/SF
2,610,140 SF x $0.027/SF $70,474
* District landscaping area square footage does not include Jamboree Rd slope landscaping square footage because all of the general benefit for the slope landscaping is accounted in the calculation for that landscaping area
Tustin Landscape and Lighting Re -Assessment District D - 2 September 3, 2025
Engineer's Report, FY2026-27
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STEP TASK DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
TABLE 2
CONTRIBUTION FOR JAMBOFCEE RD SLOPES LANDSCAPING GENERAL 13ENE1'IT FY26-27
RESULT
CALCULATIONS
Total SF
% Share
Calculate the Jamboree Rd slope landscaping area as a 6.42% Jamboree Rd Slope Landscape Area 179,032
6.42%
percentage of the total landscaping area for the District Remainder of District Landscape Area 2,610,140
93.58%
2,789,172
100.00%
Jamboree Rd Slope Landscaping
District Costs
% of Total Share
of Costs
Apply result from step 1 to the District landscaping
$66,671 Landscape Maintenance
$559,360
6.42%
$35,904
budget to determine the Jamboree Rd slope landscaping
Tree Trimming Contract
$268,000
6.42%
$17,202
cost of services.
Electric
$11,000
6.42%
$706
Water
$187,000
6.42%
$12,003
Architect/Eng Services
$13,327
6.42%
$855
$1,038,687
$66,671
Identify the amount of the required contribution for
$66,671 Required Contribution for Jamboree Rd Slope Landscaping General Benefit
Jamboree Rd slope landscaping general benefit
from the result of step 3
Tustin Landscape and Lighting Re -Assessment District D - 3 September 3, 2025
Engineer's Report, FY2026-27
Docusign Envelope ID: 40401183-034E-4EA7-85A0-B59714CF19A8
TABLE 3
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STEP
TASK DESCRIPTION
RESULT
CALCULATIONS
No. of Lights
Total Lumens
% Share
I .
Determine the lumens from arterial lighting as a percentage
67.99%
Arterial Lights (6,550 Lumens) 375
2,456,250
67.99%
of the total lumens from all District lighting
Collector Lights (6,550 Lumens) 11
72,050
1.99%
Collector Lights (2,900 Lumens) 283
820,700
22.72%
Local Residential Lights 91
263,900
7.30%
Total District Lights 760
3,612,900
100.00%
District Lighting Budget
2.
Apply results from step 1 to the District lighting budget to
$83,332
% Share
Share of Costs
determine the arterial lighting portion of District lighting
Arterial Lighting Cost
67.99%
$83,332
cost of service
Collector Lighting Cost
24.71 %
$30,288
Local Lighting Cost
7.30%
$8,953
Total District Lighting Cost
100.00%
$122,573
Lumens
% Share
3.
Calculate the percentage of lumens from 6,550 lumen lights
55.73%
Special Benefit
2,900
44.27%
that provide general benefit with a baseline of 2,900 lumens
General Benefit
3,650
55.73%
representing the special benefit portion of such lights
6,550
100.00%
Arterial Lighting
4.
Multiply the results from steps 2 and 3 to determine the
$46,437
% of Total
Cost
portion of the arterial lighting costs attributable to
General Benefit Share
55.73%
$46,437
general benefit portion of the illumination provided by
Special Benefit Share
44.27%
$36,895
the 6,550 lumen arterial lights
Arterial Lighting Cost
100.00%
$83,332
5.
Identify the amount of the required contribution for
$46,437
Required Contribution for Arterial Lighting General Benefit
arterial lighting general benefit from the reasult of step 4
Tustin Landscape and Lighting Re -Assessment District D - 4 September 3, 2025
Engineer's Report, FY2026-27
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STEP TASK DESCRIPTION
1. Browning Ave Landscaping Budget
2. Allocate Browning Ave Landscape Budget to the District and
to the area outside of the District based on total equivalent dwelling
units and share of the Browning Ave landscaping cost of services
that is attributable to the area that is outside of the District
3. Identify the amount of the required contribution for
special benefit to parcels located outside of the District
from the result of step 3
RESULT CALCULATIONS
Browning Ave Landscaping
$63,099 Regular Landscape Maintenance $43,052
Irrigation Repairs $5,465
Water $13,559
Electrical $1,023
$63,099
$1,868 EDUs* Allocation % Service Cost
District Share 7,690.42 97.04% $61,232
Out of District Share 234.55 2.96% $1,868
Total 7,924.97 100.00% $63,099
$1,868 Required Contribution for Special Benefit to Out of District Parcels
* Section 4 details on the EDU's that receive landscaping benefit. Appendix E for details on the EDU's for Out of District Share
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TABLE 5
UU1NIKIBUIWIN NU1V MAKY NY Lb-L/
REQUIRED CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL BENEFIT
Required Contribution for Arterial and Collector Lighting General Benefit
Required Contribution for Landscaping General Benefit
Required Contribution for Jamboree Rd Slope Landscaping General Benefit
REQUIRED CONTRIBUTION FOR SPECIAL BENEFIT
Required Contribution for Special Benefit to Out of District Parcels
AMOUNT
$46,437
$70,474
66 671
Total Required Contribution for General Benefit $183,582
Total Required Contribution for Special Benefit
Total Required Contribution for General and Special Benefit
AMOUNT
1 868
$1,868
$185,450
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Appendix E: Special Benefit to Parcels Outside the District
TABLE 1
APN
Owner Name
Site Address
Landuse
103-261-01
SCHOOL, TUSTIN UNIFIED DISTRICT
13601 BROWNING AVE
SCH
103-421-01
SWANSON, DAVID E TR D E
13271 CHIRPING SPARROW WAY
SFR
103-421-02
BERGE, MARGARET W TR
13291 CHIRPING SPARROW WAY
SFR
103-421-03
JONES, PAUL D II TR JONES
13301 CHIRPING SPARROW WAY
SFR
103-421-04
HEGWOOD, MATTHEW WALKER TR HEGWOOD REVOC LIVING
13321 CHIRPING SPARROW WAY
SFR
103-421-05
MAXWELL, SHELLY TR THE S
13331 CHIRPING SPARROW WAY
SFR
103-421-06
HOFFMAN, JUDITH K TR
13351 CHIRPING SPARROW WAY
SFR
103-421-07
WILKE, WERNER
13361 CHIRPING SPARROW WAY
SFR
103-421-08
SAMSON, JENNIFER LAM & DEREK MICHAEL
1872 BURNT MILL RD
SFR
103-421-09
SHEAK, WILLIAM J
1892 BURNT MILL RD
SFR
103-421-10
SANCHEZ, AIYSON LEE & LEONARD T
1902 BURNT MILL RD
SFR
103-421-11
MCCOY, KATHLEEN M TR THE
1912 BURNT MILL RD
SFR
103-421-12
COATE, EARL O
1922 BURNT MILL RD
SFR
103-421-13
INTARAJIT, ARKARNIT TR
1942 BURNT MILL RD
SFR
103-421-14
WESTCOTT, DAVID W SR TR
1952 BURNT MILL RD
SFR
103-421-15
VU, QUYNH-CHI
1972 BURNT MILL RD
SFR
103-421-33
TAYLOR, JEFFERY L TR
1922 RED MILL CIR
SFR
103-421-34
HOGAN, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT TR THE HOGAN LIVING TR
1942 RED MILL CIR
SFR
103-421-36
ROBERTS, HARLEY ROCK TR
13451 BROWNING AVE
SFR
103-421-37
JONES, LARRY W & JANINE M
1972 RED MILL CIR
SFR
103-422-01
KEEFE, JONATHAN M TR J &
1971 BURNT MILL RD
SFR
103-422-02
EISEMAN, GREGORY BAIN SR & TENEA SHANEE
1951 BURNT MILL RD
SFR
103-422-03
OZERAN, DAVID J TR OZERAN
1941 BURNT MILL RD
SFR
103-422-04
COOK, CHANDLER
1921 BURNT MILL RD
SFR
103-422-05
THOMAS, SHERRY DIANE TR
1901 BURNT MILL RD
SFR
103-422-06
HAM, VICTOR TR
1871 BURNT MILL RD
SFR
103-422-07
LATIMER, NANCY M TR N
13352 CHIRPING SPARROW WAY
SFR
103-422-08
CAPORICCI, BRIAN JAMES TR
13332 CHIRPING SPARROW WAY
SFR
103-422-09
LADNER, ERNEST C JR TR
13322 CHIRPING SPARROW WAY
SFR
103-422-10
STONE, MAUREEN ELIZABETH TR
13302 CHIRPING SPARROW WAY
SFR
103-422-11
OWENS, MICHAEL DAVID & LESLIE MARIE
13292 CHIRPING SPARROW WAY
SFR
103-422-12
SLEIMAN, ELIE & ROBERTA
13272 CHIRPING SPARROW WAY
SFR
103-422-13
SMART, TONETTE M
13271 BUBBLING WELL RD
SFR
103-422-14
MONTE, ERIC M TR E M
13291 BUBBLING WELL RD
SFR
103-422-15
ALPUERTO, TERESA P
13301 BUBBLING WELL RD
SFR
103-422-16
LIN, JEFFREY SHIHHAN
13321 BUBBLING WELL RD
SFR
103-422-17
KHALIL, NABILA S
13331 BUBBLING WELL RD
SFR
103-422-18
THOMAS, LARRY ARLEN TR
13336 BUBBLING WELL RD
SFR
103-422-21
SALAZAR, JESSIE TR DOUBLE
13326 BUBBLING WELL RD
SFR
103-422-22
PURECO, NATHAN
13322 BUBBLING WELL RD
SFR
103-422-23
GRUJEVSKI, NEDELKO TR N
13302 BUBBLING WELL RD
SFR
103-422-24
GETTEN, MARY B TR
13292 BUBBLING WELL RD
SFR
103-422-25
LEOS, JOSEPH TR
13272 BUBBLING WELL RD
SFR
103-422-26
GAIER, DENNIS B & VONDA BOOKER
1972 RIVERFORD RD
SFR
103-422-27
JIANG, QINFEN
13344 BUBBLING WELL RD
SFR
103-422-28
GAPASIN, ARTHUR U & BELINDA S
13340 BUBBLING WELL RD
SFR
103-423-01
MAYHEW, MICHAEL S
1971 RIVERFORD RD
SFR
103-423-02
HOUNCH, COLLEEN
1951 RIVERFORD RD
SFR
103-423-03
PRIETTO, VINCENT L & LAURA L JOHNSTON
1931 RIVERFORD RD
SFR
103-423-04
FIELDS, RICHARD V A TR
1921 RIVERFORD RD
SFR
103-423-05
VAN HYNING, ROBERT
1901 RIVERFORD RD
SFR
103-423-06
GENTRY, ERIC
1891 RIVERFORD RD
SFR
103-423-07
THORNHILL, BEN TR
1871 RIVERFORD RD
SFR
103-423-08
CAPORICCI, CHRISTOPHER & MEGAN
1861 RIVERFORD RD
SFR
500-071-02
VELAZQUEZ, JOSE
1862 SIERRA VISTA DR
SFR
500-071-03
DE SILVA, CHARLES A N & CARMEN A L
1872 SIERRA VISTA DR
SFR
500-071-04
DE GROOT, ARTHUR R TR
1892 SIERRA VISTA DR
SFR
500-071-05
BISSON, HISA TR THE H
1902 SIERRA VISTA DR
SFR
500-071-06
TRAN, XUAN MANH TR THE X
1912 SIERRA VISTA DR
SFR
500-071-07
FETSCHER, LOU ANNE TR
1932 SIERRA VISTA DR
SFR
500-071-08
DUNHAM, MARK ELLIOTT
1942 SIERRA VISTA DR
SFR
500-071-09
FARIN, REMIGIO M & KRISTIN
1962 SIERRA VISTA DR
SFR
500-071-10
BRIONES, LORELEI TR
13921 BROWNING AVE
SFR
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APN
ON+ner Name
Site Address
Landuse
500-072-01
RODRIGUEZ, SIMON
1871 SIERRA VISTA DR
SFR
500-072-02
LWIN, MYINT TR THE LWIN
13881 KAREN WAY
SFR
500-072-03
TERANISHI, TEPPEI & JENNA
13871 KAREN WAY
SFR
500-072-04
LUU, BRYAN
13861 KAREN WAY
SFR
500-072-05
HEREDIA, CESILIA
1862 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-072-06
MORE2LIFE AT DOS VIENTOS LLC
1872 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-073-01
POTTS, BRENT JEFFREY
1901 SIERRA VISTA DR
SFR
500-073-02
LANNON, VAN KHANH TR THE
1911 SIERRA VISTA DR
SFR.
500-073-03
WILSON, INEZ M TR WILSON
1931 SIERRA VISTA DR
SFR
500-073-04
GOMEZ, DAVID & RAFAELA
1941 SIERRA VISTA DR
SFR
500-073-05
DEMONT, REMY CLAUDE TR
1961 SIERRA VISTA DR
SFR
500-073-06
ROBERTSON, DONALD JAMES TR ROBERTSON FAMILY TR
13901 BROWNING AVE
SFR
500-073-07
HOTCHKISS, GLENN & DEBORAH
13861 BROWNING AVE
SFR
500-073-08
WEISER, IRVING B TR
13891 BROWNING AVE
SFR
500-073-09
DUONG LONG PHAM HOANG
13872 KAREN WAY
SFR
500-073-10
ORTEGA, MIKE V & LAURA J
13862 KAREN WAY
SFR
500-073-11
GALLEGOS, MARY D & TITO W
1902 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-073-12
FAIRLEY, CATHERINE
1912 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-073-13
TUGGY, VICKI A TR V A
1922 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-073-14
NGUYEN, MAI THANH TR
1932 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-073-15
JIVAN, MARIUS TR M JIVAN
1942 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-073-16
STEINBERG, SCOTT TR THE
1952 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-073-17
BARRETT, LEON TR
1972 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-074-01
SATO, LISA MARIE & SCOTT TERUO
1861 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-074-02
STAMM, MARY C ADMIN RICHARD D STAMM ESTATE
1871 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-074-03
ANDRADE, MAGDALENA
1881 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-074-04
YANG, BEILI
1901 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-074-05
SHAH, NARENDRA
1911 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-074-06
NGUYEN, THINH VAN
1921 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-074-07
HIGINIO, WILBER E
1931 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-074-08
CRUZ, CESAR M
1941 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-074-09
WOHLAND, IMELDA RATNA & DEREK LEE
1951 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
500-074-10
REYNOLDS, GREG & KAREN
1971 JAN MARIE PL
SFR
933-79-002
GILBERT, CRAIG & ZSA-ZSA
13761 BROWNING AVE 2
MFR
933-79-003
SPURLOCK, RYAN
13765 BROWNING AVE 3
MFR
933-79-004
MULRY, JUDITH E TR
13771 BROWNING AVE 4
MFR
933-79-005
SUNDQUIST, MARJORIE A TR
13781 BROWNING AVE 5
MFR
933-79-006
LIM, ANDY P
13785 BROWNING AVE 6
MFR
933-79-007
EILAND, MARIE L TR M
13791 BROWNING AVE 7
MFR
933-79-008
MAUSS FAMILY TRUST THE & REBECCA J
13801 BROWNING AVE 8
MFR
933-79-009
TSE, LORRAINE TR WINGS
13805 BROWNING AVE 9
MFR
933-79-010
DENIS, ZACHARY DAVID & REBECCA RAE
13811 BROWNING AVE 10
MFR
933-79-011
TRUJILLO, ANTONIO F TR
1984 SAN JUAN ST 11
MFR.
933-79-012
MILLER, MATTHEW RANDALL TR
1982 SAN JUAN ST 12
MFR
933-79-013
SMITH, FRANZEEMA G
1974 SAN JUAN ST 13
MFR
933-79-014
SOLIMAN, RUBYLIN S
1972 SAN JUAN ST 14
MFR
933-79-015
LIMBO, HAZEL D & BEANIE A
1964 SAN JUAN ST 15
MFR
933-79-016
SMOTHERMON, DAVID L TR
1962 SAN JUAN ST 16
MFR
933-79-017
LEE, CHRISTINE
1954 SAN JUAN ST 17
MFR
933-79-018
GABELL, ANDREW & ELAINE M
1952 SAN JUAN ST 18
MFR
933-79-019
RESTREPO, JOHN
1944 SAN JUAN ST 19
MFR
933-79-020
MILLER, ADAM & DESIREE
1942 SAN JUAN ST 20
MFR
933-79-021
YOKOYAMA, JEFFREY S
1934 SAN JUAN ST 21
MFR.
933-79-022
SALINAS, JOHN M TR THE
1932 SAN JUAN ST 22
MFR.
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TABLE 2
OUT OF DISTRICT PARCELS EDU SUMMARY
Land Use
Parcels
Dwellings
Acres
EDU's
Single Family Residential
95
97
0.000
97.000
Multi -family Residential
21
21
0.000
15.750
Non -Residential
0
0
0.000
0.000
Schools
1
0
20.300
121.800
Golf Course
0
0
0.000
0.000
Public Parks
0
0
0.000
0.000
Total
117
118
20.300
234.550
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ATTACHMENT 3
Sample Notice of Public Hearing, Ballot, and Brochure
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Notice of Public Hearing
Proposed Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025
Benefit Area (A, B, C)
City of Tustin
I. Notice
This notice informs you, as a record owner of property within the existing Tustin Landscape and Lighting District (the "District' or
the "Existing District'), which was formed in 1985, of a proposed reassessment to the Existing District, hereafter referred to as
Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025 (the "Proposed District'). The purpose of the Proposed District is to
establish new assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 and beyond that recover sufficient revenue to fund the landscape and lighting
costs that benefit properties within the District boundaries. The Proposed District and related assessment would replace the
existing assessment.
The Existing District is running an annual deficit, which is being covered from remaining cash on hand from the previous bond
that was used to install the District landscape and lighting improvements. When those funds were depleted, maintenance and
services for the District were reduced. The proposed assessments of the Proposed District will cover the ongoing annual
landscape maintenance and lighting costs of the Proposed District and restore and maintain the level of service previously
provided.
The City Council of the City of Tustin adopted a Resolution of Intention declaring its intention to establish the Proposed District
and a Notice of Assessment and Assessment Ballot has been mailed to each affected parcel at least 45 days prior to the City
holding a Public Hearing on the Proposed District. The Public Hearing has been scheduled for November 18, 2025. If the
Proposed District is approved by the property owners, the new assessments will replace the existing assessments and the
Existing District will be dissolved. This will NOT be an additional assessment.
The Public Hearing will be held during a regular meeting of the City of Tustin City Council on
November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Members of the public are welcome to participate in the Public Hearing for the Proposed District and corresponding assessments
on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Property owners may submit their assessment ballot to the City Clerk at any time
prior to the close of the Public Hearing through Mail Delivery or In -Person Delivery. Persons who wish to submit an assessment
ballot should mail or personally deliver it as shown on the back of this notice and in accordance with the directions provided on
the back of the ballot under "Summary of Assessment Ballot Procedures".
Mail Delivery: If by mail, place the ballot in the mail with sufficient time to be received no later than November 18, 2025. If your
ballot is not received by this date, the ballot will not be counted. Please note that postmarks cannot be accepted. Please mail the
ballot to:
City of Tustin
Attn: City Clerk
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA. 92780
Personal Delivery: The ballot may also be delivered directly to the City Clerk on or before the close of the Public Hearing. Ballots
can be placed in the secured box located at the main entrance to City Hall before 6:00 p.m. on November 18, 2025. Ballots will
also be accepted at the Clifton C. Miller Community Center beginning at 6:00 p.m. on November 18, 2025 and through the end
of the Public Hearing. Both sites are located within the Tustin Civic Center, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin CA, 92780.
All interested persons are invited to attend the Public Hearing and express opinions on the matter of the Proposed District
and corresponding assessments. You will have an opportunity to speak in favor of, or opposed to, the proposed new
assessment during the meeting by submitting a "Request to Speak" form, which can be accessed online by visiting
https://cityoftustin.seamlessdocs.com/f/publicinput.
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You are encouraged to complete the Request to Speak form prior to the start of the meeting. Verbal comments alone do not
qualify as a formal protest against, or formal support for the proposed new assessment. Your formal position on the assessment
is established by completing and submitting your assessment ballot.
You can learn about participating in a virtual public meeting and how to connect to the meeting by telephone or computer by
going online and visiting https://www.tustinca.org/DocumentCenter/View/4729/PUBLIC-INPUT-INSTRUCTIONS.
II. Assessment Information
1. Name of Assessment: Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025
2. Total Proposed Assessment for the Entire Proposed District:: 5,704 parcels assessed totaling $975,832.20 for FY26-27
3. Your Proposed Total Assessment: The City is phasing in assessment rate increases over a five-year period. The proposed
maximum assessment on your property for the five (5) year implementation is shown on your assessment ballot based on the
proposed assessment rate per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) per benefit area shown below:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
BENEFIT AREA A Current FY26-27 FY27-28 FY28-29 FY29-30 FY30-31
Existing Rate per EDU $7.58
Proposed Rate per EDU $7.81 $8.63 $9.46 $10.42 $11.45
Annual Increase ($) $0.23 $0.82 $0.83 $0.96 $1.03
Annual Increase (%) 3.03% 10.50% 9.62% 10.15% 9.88%
Year Year Year Year Year
BENEFIT AREA B Current FY26-27 FY27-28 FY28-29 FY29-30 FY30-31
Existing Rate per EDU $106.97
Proposed Rate per EDU $124.80 $150.58 $171.62 $202.17 $224.21
Annual Increase ($) $17.83 $25.78 $21.04 $30.55 $22.04
Annual Increase (%) 16.67% 20.66% 13.97% 17.80% 10.90%
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
BENEFIT AREA C Current FY26-27 FY27-28 FY28-29 FY29-30 FY30-31
Existing Rate per EDU $140.01
Proposed Rate per EDU $149.06 $177.40 $201.02 $234.53 $259.78
Annual Increase ($) $9.05 $28.34 $23.62 $33.51 $25.25
Annual Increase (%) 6.46% 19.01% 13.31% 16.67% 10.77%
4. Duration of the Proposed Assessment: The new assessment to maintain and service district improvements is proposed to
be levied every year, with annual adjustments for inflation connected to 3% plus the Consumer Price Index (CPI) after year
5, commencing in fiscal year 2026-27 and continuing until such time as the City no longer maintains the district improvements.
5. Reason for the Proposed Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025: To replace the Existing District
in order to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of the District improvements by establishing new proposed
assessments on benefiting parcels and to comply with current assessment laws and regulations.
6. Calculation of the Assessment: If approved, the proposed new assessment will be levied on parcels that receive direct
and special benefit from maintaining and servicing the landscaping and street lighting improvements in the district and the
Proposed District will replace the Existing District. If there is a majority protest against the proposed new assessments, the
Proposed District will not be formed and the Existing District and related assessments will continue to be levied on your parcel.
The amount of the proposed reassessment is calculated based upon the proportional special benefit received by each parcel
to be assessed. The exact method and formula of spreading the assessment is set forth in the Assessment Engineer's Report
for the Proposed District, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk and available for review.
The assessment shown on the ballot is the maximum amount that can be charged commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-27. The
maximum assessments will be ramped -up over 5 years in order to restore and maintain the level of service previously
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provided. After the 5 year period the maximum assessment amount will be adjusted annually by 3% plus the annual change
in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles -Long Beach -Anaheim areas. The actual
assessments levied in any fiscal year will be as approved by the City Council and may not exceed the maximum assessment
rate without receiving property owner approval for an increase.
7. Assessment Balloting Results: If 50% or more of the weighted assessment ballots returned are in favor of the new
assessments associated with the Proposed District, the new maximum assessment shown on the enclosed ballot may replace
the existing assessment levied on your property. If a majority of the ballots returned are opposed to the new assessments
associated with the Proposed District, the proposed new assessment will not be imposed, and the existing assessment will
continue to be levied on your property. Assessment Ballots are weighted proportionally by each parcel's proposed assessment
amount (simplified, this means 1 vote for each $1 of proposed new assessment).
III. Questions Regarding These Proceedings
If you have any questions about this process, please contact Elsa Robinson in the Public Works Department of the City at (714)
573-3030. Please leave a message with your name and phone number, and your call will be returned.
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• City of Tustin
Attn: City Clerk
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
<Owner>
<Mail Address>
<Mailing City, State Zip>
OFFICIAL ASSESSMENT BALLOT
CITY OF TUSTIN
Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025
Assessor's Parcel Number:
Property Address:
Benefit Area:
Existing Maximum Assessment:
Proposed Maximum Assessment: <asmt5>
The person completing and submitting this assessment ballot must be the record owner of the property identified
above or the representative of the record owner of such property who is legally authorized to complete and submit
this ballot for and on behalf of the record owner. Please see "Summary of Assessment Ballot Procedures" on the
back of this ballot for assistance in filling out the ballot. If there are two or more property owners, only one needs
to sign and return the ballot.
Please mark your ballot in ink. Do not use pencil.
Upon completion, fold the assessment ballot, place it in the return envelope provided and seal the envelope. Mail
or deliver the assessment ballot to the address shown on the return envelope pursuant to the instructions on the
back of this ballot.
Please see the "Summary of Assessment Ballot Procedures" on the back of this sheet.
For additional information about the Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025 (the "Proposed
District"), please see the enclosed legal notice.
X Please cut along this line, fold the ballot, seal in the provided envelope, and return to the City Clerk X
PROPERTY OWNER ASSESSMENT BALLOT
Assessor's Parcel Number:
Property Owner(s):
FM
New Maximum Assessment for this Parcel:
OYES,
❑
I am IN FAVOR of the proposed new maximum assessments for the next 5-
<yes barcode> year period for the Proposed District to replace the existing assessment of Tustin
J
Landscape and Lighting District and provide continued landscape and lighting
maintenance services, including an annual escalation factor based on 3% plus the
Jannual
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change in CPI-U Los Angeles -Long Beach -Anaheim each year thereafter.
<No barcode> NO, I am OPPOSED to the proposed new maximum assessments for the next 5-
year period for the Proposed District to replace the existing assessment of Tustin
Landscape and Lighting District and provide continued landscape and lighting
M maintenance services, including an annual escalation factor based on 3% plus the
W annual change in CPI-U Los Angeles -Long Beach -Anaheim each year thereafter.
The undersigned certifies under penalty of perjury that
the undersigned is entitled to complete and submit this assessment ballot.
Signature of person completing assessment ballot Print name of person completing assessment ballot Date signed
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PROPOSED TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING REASSESSMENT — FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION
Year 1
FY 26-27
Year 2
FY 27-28
Year 3
FY 28-29
Year 4
FY 29-30
Year 5
FY 30-31
<asmtI>
<asmt2>
<asmt3>
<asmt4>
<asmt5>
SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT BALLOT PROCEDURES
If you are the owner of the property described on the Assessment Ballot, or the authorized representative of the
record owner, you may submit the enclosed ballot to the City to support or oppose the new maximum assessment
associated with the Proposed District. Please follow the instructions below to complete and return your ballot.
Register your vote on the enclosed ballot in favor or against the proposed changes by placing an "X" in the
corresponding box.
2. Mark, sign and date your ballot in pen. (Assessment Ballots received without a signature will not be counted.)
Please do not use pencil.
3. Place your completed ballot into the return envelope provided and seal the envelope.
4. If you are mailing the ballot, apply postage and mail your Assessment Ballot to the City Clerk of the City of
Tustin, at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780.
5. The City must receive mailed Assessment Ballots by November 18, 2025. Postmarks will not be
accepted.
6. Ballot may also be delivered directly to the City Clerk on or before the close of the Public Hearing. Ballots
can be placed in the secured box located at the main entrance to City Hall before 6:00 p.m. on November
18, 2025. Ballots will also be accepted at the Clifton C. Miller Community Center beginning at 6:00 p.m. on
November 18, 2025, through the end of the Public Hearing. Both sites are located within the Tustin Civic
Center at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780.
7. Any ballots received after the close of the Public Hearing cannot legally be counted.
8. Following the close of the Public Hearing, the City Clerk or designee will tabulate the Assessment Ballots
received. The ballots are weighted by the assessment amount for each property (simplified, this means one
vote per each dollar of proposed assessment).
9. The new Proposed District and assessments may be confirmed unless a majority protest exists. A majority
protest exists if, upon the close of the Public Hearing, the total assessments of received ballots submitted
in opposition to the Proposed District exceeds the total assessments of received ballots submitted in favor
of the Proposed District.
10. If a majority protest exists, the Proposed District will not be confirmed and the existing District will remain in
effect and continue to be levied in Fiscal Year 2026/27.
11. If a majority protest does not exist, the Proposed District and new assessments, if approved by City Council,
will be levied in Fiscal Year 2026/27 as detailed in the Engineer's Report.
Assessment ballots that are submitted for tabulation shall remain on file with the City Clerk for at least two years, shall become part of the public
record and shall become subject to public disclosure. The information in this notice and the accompanying materials were compiled and are
distributed at public expense by the City of Tustin in compliance with Proposition 218. This information is presented in the public interest. It is
not intended to influence or attempt to influence the actions of the property owners to cast ballots in favor or against the Proposed District and
related assessments.
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Notice of Public Hearing and
' IU�IIN Assessment Ballot Procedures
Next Steps r
Included with this mailing is the official
A
Proposition 218 ballot for your property h
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detailing the proposed assessment and a;
its impact. Also included is the Notice of ..
Public Hearing and Assessment Ballot K.
Procedures. Highlights of the upcoming
process include:
• A public hearing on Tuesday,�'��,�`' F
November 18, 2025, where property
owners can provide input and submit
ballots
• Tabulation of ballots after the public
hearing and a determination of the
result based on the ballots received.
The City remains committed to long- ' a
term fiscal stability and continuing to
provide effective, high -quality services
that foster safety, quality of life, and
a�s
economic vitality throughout our v .
community. Additional details, including a°
a full rate breakdown and assessment .
impact on property owners, are included
with the ballot materials.
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and Lighting District (District)? and Ballot Process to Property Owners
The District was formed in 1985 to fund
street lighting and landscape
maintenance activities in Tustin Ranch.
All single-family homes, apartments,
condominiums, shopping centers, and
vacant land pay an annual assessment
through their property tax bill to ensure
the District looks its best.
Funds are used for
ongoing maintenance
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and improvement of
Landscaping and
Lighting along public
streets within
Tustin Ranch.
District's Financial
Condition
Since 2021, services have been reduced
to stretch revenues, but expenses
continue to rise, leaving the District
without funds for routine maintenance
and improvements.
1997-2025
*CPI = Consumer Price Index
To address the increased maintenance
costs, the City proposes to increase
assessments through the formation of a
new assessment district for property
owners within the existing District.
This new assessment district is subject to
approval under state law Proposition 218,
which requires property owners to vote
on the proposed change thrr gh an
official ballot process.
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funds go directly into
id'an only be used to
ants within Tustin Ranch.
With increased revenue, the City will be
able to restore service levels and
complete improvement projects in your
neighborhood, such as:
Replacing Expanding
dead plants irrigation for
and trees healthier
Landscaping
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Restoring Maintaining
regular pathway
tree lighting for
trimming safety
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More Repair &
frequent replacement
weed and of
litter removal infrastructure