California Code, Government Code - GOV § 50063

(a) Declare the intention of the legislative body to order the formation of a district, to levy and collect assessments, and, if desired, to issue bonds or notes, to provide for the long-term maintenance of natural habitat pursuant to this article.

(b) Generally describe the improvements.

(c) Refer to the proposed district by its distinctive designation and indicate the general location of the district.

(d) Refer to the report on file with the clerk of the local agency for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the district, any bonds or notes to be issued, any provisions for the long-term maintenance of natural habitat, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the district.

(e) Give notice of, and fix a time and place for, a hearing by the legislative body on, among other things, the question of the formation of the district and the levy of the proposed assessment.  The notice, protest, and hearing procedures shall comply with Section 53753.