Proposition 218 process for water rate increase and AB 2257 compliance
Council will authorize the start of a Proposition 218 notification process to adopt maximum water rate increases for the next three fiscal years, with a public hearing on May 12, and consider a resolution to comply with Assembly Bill 2257.
What's happening
- Council will authorize the start of a Proposition 218 notification process to adopt maximum water rate increases for the next three fiscal years, with a public hearing on May 12, and consider a resolution to comply with Assembly Bill 2257.
Why it matters
May lead to higher water bills for users and ensures the city follows state water conservation requirements.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting or the public hearing on May 12.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
Passed
The City Council authorized the initiation of a Proposition 218 notification process for water‑rate increases for 2027‑2029 and adopted a resolution to comply with Assembly Bill 2257.
Decided Mar 10, 2026.