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Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report, Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual Assessments therein, and Setting the Date, Time, and Place for the Public Hearing to be Monday, June 8, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers for the Higuera Street Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District.
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City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Engineer’s
Report for the Higuera Street Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District - Fiscal
Year 2015/2016; declaring its Intention to Order the Levy of Annual Assessments for
Fiscal Year 2014/2015; and setting a Public Hearing for June 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in
the Mike Balkman Council Chambers.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The Higuera Street landscaping and lighting improvements were installed in 1995 at
the request of the property owners. The Assessment District was formed, and the
boundary includes properties on both sides of Higuera Street between Lindblade
Avenue and Hayden Avenue.
Pursuant to a Resolution adopted by the City Council on Monday, April 13, 2015,
the Public Works Director/City Engineer has prepared the Engineer’s Report for
Higuera Street Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District and filed said Report
with the City Clerk. A copy of the Engineer’s Report is attached to this report for
consideration by the City Council.
This evening, the City Council is asked to adopt a resolution (1) approving the
Engineer’s Report, (2) declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect
assessments for the upcoming fiscal year; and (3) setting the time and place for the
public hearing as required by Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) Section
15.01.070.
Meeting Date: 05/11/2015 Item Number: C-16
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s
Report, Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual Assessments therein,
and Setting the Date, Time, and Place for the Public Hearing to be Monday, June 8,
2015 at 7:00 PM in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers for the Higuera Street
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District
Contact Person/Dept.: Mate Gaspar/PW Phone Number: 310-253-5602
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date: _______________
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Agenda and Meetings – City Council (05/06/2015)
Department Approval:
Charles D. Herbertson (05/04/15)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (05/04/15)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (05/06/15)
City Manager Approval:
John M. Nachbar (05/06/15) City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
Should the City Council adopt the proposed resolution, pursuant to Section
15.01.070.G of the CCMC, the City Clerk shall give notice of the public hearing by
causing the Resolution of Intention to be published at least 10 days prior to the date
of the hearing. The public hearing is scheduled for June 8, 2015.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
A detailed analysis of the District revenues and expenses is contained in the
Engineer’s Report. The District is estimated to be operating at a deficit of $1,219 for
Fiscal Year 2015/2016, even after a proposed 30% reduction in irrigation.
Therefore, Staff proposes to reduce the irrigation by 50% to bring the costs of the
District near or at the same level as the revenue amount. Without rain or
supplemental watering by the residents, the parkway grass will show signs of
reduced watering.
Over the history of the District, the only assessment increase for the District was in
fiscal year 2003/2004. Since that time, the costs to maintain the District have
increased. In fiscal years 2007/2008, 2008/2009 and 2009/2010, proposals to
increase the assessment presented to the District property owners failed to pass and
therefore were not implemented.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Engineer’s Report
2. Proposed Resolution
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Adopt a Resolution (1) approving the Engineer’s Report, (2) declaring the City
Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for the Higuera Street
Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District - Fiscal Year 2015/2016, and (3)
setting the time, date, and place for a Public Hearing on June 8, 2015, at 7:00
p.m. in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers.