Title
Adopt a Resolution approving and authorizing the County Administrative Officer or designee to execute a Proposition 218 Ballot and submit a “Yes” vote for the City of Monterey’s proposed 2026 Flood Protection and Clean Storm Water Fee which affects County-owned real property located at 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, California, prior to the July 6, 2026 deadline.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the County Administrative Officer or designee to execute a Proposition 218 Ballot and submit a “Yes” vote for the City of Monterey’s proposed 2026 Flood Protection and Clean Storm Water Fee which affects County-owned real property located at 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, California, prior to the July 6, 2026 deadline.
SUMMARY:
In its capacity as the property owner, the County of Monterey (County) needs to submit a Proposition 218 mail-in ballot by July 6, 2026. The City of Monterey (City) is proposing to establish a new monthly flood protection and clean storm water fee which affects County-owned real property located at 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, California, APN 001-781-013-000 (subject property). The proposed monthly fee of $180 for the subject property is approximately $2,160 per year, adjusted annually.
DISCUSSION
The City has initiated Proposition 218 mail-in ballot proceeding to establish a new monthly flood protection and clean storm water fee. The proposed new fee will affect the subject property. According to information provided by the City, its stormwater reserve fund will be depleted in fiscal year 2026/27, and the proposed fee enables the City to establish a dedicated funding source for ongoing stormwater operations and maintenance. Proposed fees are allocated to property owners based on each property’s contribution to stormwater runoff. If this new fee is approved, all fees generated will be protected in a stormwater enterprise fund that can only be used for stormwater purposes and is subject to annual audits. The proposed monthly fee for the subject property is $180 per month, which is $2,160 per year, with potential annual CPI-based cap adjustments that cannot exceed three percent (3%).
The County Administrative Officer or designee should be given authority to execute this Proposition 218 Ballot and submit a “Yes" vote.
Staff recommends that the Board authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to execute and submit this Proposition 218 Ballot to the City for the City’s proposed 2026 Flood Plain Protection and Clean Stormwater Fee.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The City initiated the Proposition 218 Ballot proceeding for the proposed 2026 Flood Plain Protection and Clean Stormwater Fee.
FINANCING:
If the Proposition 218 initiative is successful, the additional annual expenditure of approximately $2,160 will be charged to the General Fund 001, Utilities Appropriation Unit PFP055.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
The recommended action supports the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan Goals for Well-Being and Quality of Life, and Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future by providing exceptional facilities for residents and maintaining and managing vital infrastructure assets efficiently which promotes an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management.
The recommended action supports the following Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan Goals as indicated below:
X Well-Being and Quality of Life
X Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
Safe and Resilient Communities
Diverse and Thriving Economy
Prepared by: Patty Small, MA II (831) 784-5929
Reviewed by: John Snively, Administrative Operations Manager
Reviewed by: Florence Kabwasa-Green, Chief of Facilities
Approved by: Randell Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE
Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
The following attachments are on file with the Clerk of the Board:
Attachment A - Draft Resolution
Attachment B - Proposition 218 Ballot
Attachment C - Official Notice and Ballot Information Guide