City Council Meeting Highlights

Highlights from the July 15, 2025 City Council meeting:

• The Council approved a levy of $23.50 per parcel this fiscal year for the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District, which funds the maintenance of landscaping, lighting, traffic signals, and other improvements in public areas. 
• No levy has been charged since 2017 due to sufficient funds. However, due to the financial strain of the landslide emergency, the Council opted to reinstate the levy, which is expected to generate about $385,000. 
• The Council also approved a 3% annual service charge increase for property owners served by the Abalone Cove Sewer System, excluding red-tagged homes. The charge is being increased to adjust for inflation and will range from $214.72 to $941.20 per single-family parcel, generating about $60,000, or 2% of the budget needed for the operation and maintenance of the landslide-impacted sewer system. The remainder is subsidized by the City. 
• Finally, the Council continued for 90 days a discussion on a permanent alternative solution to replace the temporary SCE power pole that was installed at Ladera Linda Community Park in August 2024 amid accelerated land movement, as more time is needed.

For all City Council actions from the meeting, watch video at rpvca.gov/agendas.