CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PACKET

Our team's extensive experience in benefit assessment engineering and knowledge of the Landscaping and Lighting District Act of 1972, Proposition 218, and recent case law will ensure the project's success. We will provide comprehensive services that minimize the City's time and resources, adhering to solid project management principles. Our communication strategy includes regular project meetings, progress reports, and a transparent workflow to keep the City informed and engaged. No changes to the project team will occur without the City's prior written approval, ensuring continuity and stability. We are committed to delivering high-quality, legally defensible results on time and within budget. PROJECT METHODS Based on the requested scope of work and the technical analysis needed by the City, we propose the following scope of work and approach for a successful outcome: Task 1: Project Kickoff, Data Collection, and Preliminary Analysis At SCI Consulting Group, our workflow is centered on thoroughness and collaboration throughout the project. We begin with a project kickoff meeting to align with the City's specific objectives and requirements. This initial meeting is followed by a comprehensive data collection and review phase involving a detailed review of existing conditions, financial status, and Proposition 218 compliance of the City's two LLMDs. We then develop a tentative timeline that outlines key milestones, deliverables, and responsibilities, ensuring clear communication and alignment with all stakeholders throughout the duration of the project. Subsequently, we will analyze the desired improvements and services, property ownership, tax base, and demographic and political profiles within each LLMD. Data will be gathered from the City, County Assessors, and other relevant sources. After compiling this data, we will assess it in the context of the City's goals and community factors. This in-depth research and analysis will provide SCI with a solid foundation for designing and evaluating the proposed assessment measure. In a benefit assessment Proposition 218 ballot proceeding, each property owner, whether residing within or outside the assessment district area, will receive a notice and ballot by first-class mail, with a minimum of 45 days to return their ballot. Following the balloting period, a public hearing will be conducted, and the ballots will be tabulated. The assessment will be approved if more than 50% of the returned ballots are in favor, with each ballot weighted by the proposed assessment amount for the property. This weighting is crucial as it gives significant "votes" to property owners with higher assessment amounts. Task Deliverables: Information and data request list Project kickoff meeting (Virtual) Project timeline Task 2: Assessment Engineering and Engineer's Reports SCI will develop multi-year revenue and expense proformas in collaboration with the City, forming the essential basis for the budgets and cost estimates provided within the Engineer's Report. Comprehensive assessment engineering work includes defining the proportional assessment rate methodology and EXHIBIT A Page 32 of 90