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File #: HIST-19942    Version: 1 Subject:
Type: Historical Status: Consent Agenda
In control: City Council Meeting Agenda
On agenda: 7/2/2012 Final action: 7/2/2012
Title: 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, July 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers for the Landscape Maintenance District Number 1.
Attachments: 1. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s - C-6__12-07-02_ATT_NOI_LMD#1 Assessment - FINAL.pdf, 2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s - C-6__12-07-02__PW-Eng__CITY COUNCIL__NOI_LMD#1 Assessment - FINAL.pdf
MEETING DATE: July 2, 2012 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 July 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers for the Landscape Maintenance District Number 1 ATTACHMENTS Pages 1. Final Engineer's Report 1-9 2. Proposed Resolution 10-12 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 9770 cuLvErz BOULEVARD, CULVER CITY, cAuFORNIA 90232-0507 (310) 253-5600 • FAX (310) 253-5626 CHARLES D. HERBERTSON, PE, LS Public Works Director and City Engineer FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT ON THE ANNUAL LEVY 2012-2013 LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF CULVER CITY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 15.01 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA FILED with the City Clerk On June 6, 2012 PRESENTED to the City Council and APPROVED by Resolution No. 2012-R , adopted by said City Council on June 25, 2012 and thereafter filed in the Office of the City Clerk Martin Cole City Clerk City of Culver City By: Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk 235 To: From: SUBJECT: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Charles D. Herbertson, P.E., Public Works Director and City Engineer LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (hereinafter referred to as "District), described herein, has been formed in accordance Chapter 15.01 of the Code of the City of Culver City, California. Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1, consisting of certain public property and the real property within the District subject to assessment, is shown on maps consisting of two pages which have been filed in the Office of the City Clerk on May 21, 1979; April 21, 1980; April 12, 1982, and April 11, 1983; and by this reference are made a part hereof (pages 10 and 11). Landscaping and Irrigation System Plans The landscaping maintenance areas were constructed in several phases and improved with irrigation systems. The initial improvements for Zone 1 (Studio Estates) were constructed by a developer in accordance with approved plans under separate bonded agreement. The plans for the initial improvements for Zone 1 consist of landscaping plans, Drawing No. 5024-39g (one. sheet) approved January 21, 1980, and landscape irrigation system plans, Drawing No. 4024-39g (two sheets) approved January 3, 1979. Zone 2 was disbanded by the City Council in August 2010. Performance of Maintenance by City Forces and/or Contractor The maintenance of the improvements is provided by City of Culver City forces and/or maintenance contractors through contracts awarded by the City, and the costs thereof shall be assessed to the benefiting properties within the District. Parcel Assessments Based Upon Benefit Received It is proposed to assess the total amount of maintenance and incidental costs for maintaining the landscaped areas to the individual parcels of real property within the District in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by such parcels of real property. The assessments of such costs commenced upon acceptance of the improvements by the City of Culver City and the commencement of maintenance. The proposed individual assessments are shown on the attached assessment roll. Method of Assessment a 236 The District consists of all the lots in Tracts 34390, 34371, 36218, eight of the nine lots of Tract 33484, and thirty-one of the thirty-two lots of Tract 28805, all of which derive an equal benefit from the Zone 1 landscaping. The assessments will be spread in accordance with the following formula. Zone 1 Annual Rate Per Parcel = Estimated Cost of Maintenance and Administration for Zone 1 Divided by: Number of Parcels in Zone 1 Estimated Cost of Maintenance and Improvements The estimated cost of maintenance and improvements for the fiscal year shall include, in total or in part, the following: A. The total cost of constructing or installing all proposed improvements and maintaining and servicing all existing and proposed improvements, including all incidental expenses. B. The amount of any surplus or deficit in the District Fund to be carried over from the previous fiscal year_ C. The amount of any contributions to be made from sources other than assessments levied pursuant to District assessment proceedings. D. The amount, if any, of the annual installment for an assessment ordered by the City Council wherein the estimated cost of any improvements shall be levied and collected in annual installments. E. The net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District shall be the total maintenance and improvement costs, as referred to in A., above, increased or decreased, as the case may be, by any of the amounts referred to in B., C., or D., above_ F. Item B above may specify individual parcels within a zone that did not receive notice of or pay assessments levied by the City Council, and which assessments are carried over and added to the assessments for the current fiscal year for each such specified parcel. Recommended Assessment: On July 13, 2009, the proposed assessment increase for Zone 1 was approved by a maiority of the votes received from members of the District Also, the members of the District approved an annual increase based on the February Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the Los Angeles — Riverside - Orange County area plus a 5% premium each year until the revenues generated from the District match the annual expenditures and the fund has a positive balance_ 237 For Zone 1 staff is proposing the City Council approve that the assessment district leyy be modified to provide for an annual increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus 5%. Based on the information provided by the Department of Labor, the CPI increase is 2.1%. Therefore, the proposed total increase to the assessment levy is 7.1%. The exispg assessment levy per parcel is $210.80. Therefore, the p roposed assessment levy will be $225.77 per parcel for a total amount of $40,638.60 (180 parcels) for Fiscal Year 2012-13. The proposed assessment and individual assessments to the District are shown in EXHIBITS A and B, respectively. Respectfully submitted, Charles D. Herbertson RCE 46658 Public Works Director and City Engineer attachments TABLE I COST ESTIMATE PER PARCEL (FISCAL YEAR 201212013) Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1 has been formed to assess directly to the property owners, on a benefit basis, the landscaping maintenance costs that will be incurred in the ensuing fiscal year. (Studio Estates) Current (2011-12) Proposed(2012-13) Number of parcels 180 180 Parkway Area Approx.22,000 sq.ft. Approx. 22,000 sq. ft. Total Assessment $37,944.00 $40,638.60 Cost Per Parcel to Maintain $210.80 $225.77 238 TABLE II LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM DISTRICT BOUNDARY DESCRIPTIONS The general location is the north central portion of the City of Culver City, California. Maintenance District includes the enclosed 51 parcels of Tract No. 34390, the enclosed 45 parcels of Tract No. 34371, the enclosed 45 parcels of Tract No. 36218, the enclosed 8 parcels of Tract No. 33484, and the enclosed 31 parcels of Tract No_ 28805, for a total number of 180 parcels; surrounded on the southeast by Culver Boulevard; on the southwest by Elenda Street; on the northwest by Arizona Avenue and the most northerly line of Tract No_ 34371 and Tract No. 28805; and on the northeast by the northeasterly line of Tract No. 28805; all as more specifically shown on the Diagram of Landscaping Maintenance ,District No. 1, on file in the office of the City Engineer, City of Culver City. Exhibit A Landscape Maintenance District #1 Studios Estates 2011-12 Expenditures Maintenance Contract $16,800 General Fund (personnel) $3,000 General Fund (materials) $4,434 Irrigation Cost $1,180 Tree Costs (trimming every 4 years) 0 Assessment Procedure (City Engineer's Cost) $1,500 TOTAL $26,914 Total Proposed Assessment Positive fund balance $40,638.60 $2,570 Exhibit B Zone 1 APN Mailing Address Proposed Assessment 239 4208-028-002 10884 ARIZONA AVE $225.77 4208-028-003 10878 ARIZONA AVE $22517 4208-028-004 10872 ARIZONA AVE $225.77 4208-028-005 10866 ARIZONA AVE $225.77 4208-028-006 10860 ARIZONA AVE $225.77 4208-028-007 10854 ARIZONA AVE $225.77 4208-028-008 10833 MARIETTA AVE $225.77 4208-028-009 10839 MARIETTA AVE $225.77 4208-028-010 10845 MARIETTA AVE $225.77 4208-028-011 10853 MARIETTA AVE $22517 4208-028-012 4243 229TH ST $225.77 4208-028-013 10869 MARIETTA AVE $225.77 4208-028-014 10877 MARIETTA AVE $225.77 4208-028-016 10890 ARIZONA AVE $225.77 4208-028-017 10885 MAR I ETTA AVE $225.77 4208-028-030 1048 IRVINE AVE $225.77 4208-028-031 3980 ASTAIRE AVE $225.77 4208-028-032 3974 ASTAI RE AVE $225.77 4208-028-033 3988 ASTAIRE AVE $225.77 4208-028-034 3962 ASTAIRE AVE $22517 4208-028-035 10821 MARIETTA AVE $225.77 4208-028-036 4049 COOGAN CIR $225.77 4208-028-037 10848 ARIZONA AVE $225.77 4208-028-038 10842 ARIZONA AVE $22517 4208-028-039 10350 SANTA MONICA BLVD $225.77 4208-028-040 10830 ARIZONA AVE $225.77 4208-028-041 5366 SUNLIGHT PL $225.77 4208-028-042 P 0 BOX 10639 $225.77 4208-028-043 3959 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-028-045 3971 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-028-046 3977 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-028-047 3983 MIDWAY AVE $226.77 4208-028-048 3965 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-029-002 10884 MARIE i IA AVE $225,77 4208-029-003 10876 MARIETTA AVE $225.77 4208-029-004 10868 MARIETTA AVE $225.77 4208-029-005 P 0 BOX 546 $225.77 4208-029-006 10852 MARIETTA AVE $225.77 4208-029-007 10844 MARIETTA AVE $225.77 4208-029-008 10836 MARIETTA AVE $225,77 4208-029-009 10830 MARIETTA AVE $225.77 4208-029-010 10823 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-029-011 10829 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-029-012 10835 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-029-013 10841 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-029-014 10847 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-029-015 10853 GARLAND DR $225.77 240 4208-029-016 10859 GARLAND DR $22517 4208-029-017 10865 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-029-028 4050 COOGAN CI R $22517 4208-029-029 4044 COOGAN CI R $225.77 4208-029-030 4038 COOGAN CIR $22517 4208-029-031 4032 COOGAN UR $225.77 4208-029-032 4026 COOGAN GI R $22577 4208-029-033 4020 COOGAN C1R $225.77 4208-029-034 10862 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-029-035 10856 GARLAND DR $22517 4208-029-036 3130 WILSHIRE BLVD $225.77 4208-029-037 10892 MARIETTA AVE $225.77 4208-029-038 10873 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-029-039 4001 COOGAN C1R $225.77 4208-029-040 4007 COOGAN GI R $225.77 4208-029-041 4013 COOGAN CR. $225.77 4208-029-042 4019 COOGAN CIR $225.77 4208-029-043 4025 COOGAN GI R $225.77 4208-029-044 4031 COOGAN CIR $225.77 4208-029-045 4037 COOGAN CI R $225.77 4208-029-046 4043 COOGAN CIR $22577 4208-029-047 4049 COOGAN CIR $225.77 4208-029-048 10824 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-029-049 10830 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-029-050 10836 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-029-051 4018 SKELTON CIR $225.77 4208-029-052 4024 SKELTON GIR $225.77 4208-029-053 4030 SKELTON C I R $225.77 4208-029-054 4036 SKELTON CIR $225.77 4208-029-055 4042 SKELTON CFR $225.77 4208-029-056 4048 SKELTON CI R $225.77 4208-029-057 4047 SKELTON CIR $225.77 4208-029-058 4041 SKELTON CI R $225.77 4208-029-059 4035 SKELTON CIR $225.77 4208-029-060 4029 SKELTON CIR $225.77 4208-029-061 4018 SKELTON CIR $225_77 4208-029-062 8383 WILSHIRE BLVD $225.77 4208-029-063 4015 ASTAIRE AVE $225.77 4208-029-064 4021 ASTAIRE AVE $225.77 4208-029-065 4027 ASTAIRE AVE $225.77 4208-029-066 4033 ASTAIRE AVE $225.77 4208-029-067 4039 ASTAIRE AVE $225.77 4208-029-070 4045 ASTAIRE AVE $225.77 4208-030-001 10802 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-030-002 10808 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-030-003 10814 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-030-005 4040 ASTAIRE AVE $225.77 241 4208-030-006 4034 ASTAIRE AVE $225.77 4208-030-007 4028 ASTAIRE AVE $225.77 4208-030-008 4022 ASTAIRE AVE $225.77 4208-030-009 4016 ASTAIRE AVE $225,77 4208-030-010 4011 M/DWAY AVE $225.77 4208-030-011 4019 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-030-012 4027 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-030-013 4033 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-030-014 4041 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-030-015 4049 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-030-016 4050 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-030-017 4042 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-030-018 4036 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-030-019 4028 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-030-020 4020 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-030-021 4012 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-030-022 10784 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-030-023 10778 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-030-024 10772 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-030-025 4009 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-030-026 4015 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-030-027 4021 LAMARR AVE $22517 4208-030-028 4027 LAIVIARR AVE $225.77 4208-030-029 4033 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-030-030 3259 BEVERLY DR $225.77 4208-030-031 4040 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-030-032 9229 SUNSET BLVD $225.77 4208-030-033 4028 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-030-034 4022 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-030-036 4046 ASTAIRE AVE $225.77 4208-030-037 4016 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-030-038 10700 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-030-039 10710 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-030-040 10726 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-030-041 10754 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-030-042 10760 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-031-001 3259 BEVERLY DR $225.77 4208-031-002 PO BOX 642479 $225.77 4208-031-003 3948 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-031-004 3954 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-031-005 3960 MIDWAY AVE $225.77• 4208-031-006 3966 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-031-007 3972 MI DWAY AVE $225.77 4208-031-008 3978 MIDWAY AVE $225.77 4208-031-009 3984 MIDWAY AVE $226.77 4208-031-010 3981 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-031-011 3975 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-031-012 3969 LAMARR AVE $225.77 242 4208-031-013 3963 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-031-014 3957 LAMAR R AVE $225.77 4208-031-015 3953 LAIVIARR AVE $225.77 4208-031016 3949 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-031-017 3945 LAIVIARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-002 3994 LAMARR AVE $22517 4208-032-003 3988 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-004 3982 LAMARR AVE $22517 4208-032-005 3976 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-006 3964 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-007 3958 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-008 3952 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-010 3939 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-011 3933 LAMARR AVE $22517 4208-032-012 3927 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-013 3921 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-014 3915 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-015 3909 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-016 1418 BARRINGTON AVE $225.77 4208-032-017 PO BOX 455 $225.77 4208-032-018 3910 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-019 3916 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-020 3920 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-021 3940 LAMARR AVE $225.77 4208-032-022 10721 HEPBURN CIR $22517 4208-032-023 10715 H EPBU RN C I R $225.77 4208-032-024 10711 HEPBURN CR $225.77 4208-032-025 10705 HEPBURN UR $225.77 4208-032-026 10701 HEPBURN CIR $225.77 4208-032-027 10704 HEPBURN CIR $225.77 4208-032-028 10710 HEPBURN CIR $225.77 4208-032-029 10714 HEPBURN GIR $225.77 4208-032-030 10720 HEPBURN CIR $225.77 4208-032-031 2476 OVERLAND AVE $225.77 4208-032-032 10755 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-032-033 10745 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-032-034 10735 GARLAND DR $225.77 4208-032-035 10725 GARLAND DR $225.77 Total $40,638.60 243 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. WHEREAS, the City Council previously initiated proceedings in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 15.01 of the Culver City Municipal Code (UCCMC) for the levy and collection of annual assessments for the Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 (the 'District") and ordered the preparation of an Assessment Engineer's Report (the "Engineer's Report") thereon; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to declare its intention to provide for the levy and collection of annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2012-2013, to provide for the costs 15 and expenses necessary to pay for the maintenance and servicing of the improvements 16 (defined below) within the District; and, 17 WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report has been prepared and filed with the City 18 Clerk and submitted to the City Council in accordance with CCMC §15.01.070; and, 19 WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the 20 Engineer's Report as presented and is preliminarily satisfied with the proposed report, each and 21 all of the budget items and documents as set forth therein and is satisfied that the levy 22 amounts, on a preliminary basis, have been allocated in accordance with the special benefit 23 received from the improvements, operation, maintenance and services within the District as set 24 forth in the Engineer's Report. 25 NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, DOES HEREBY 26 RESOLVE as follows: 27 28 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 1. The Engineer's Report as presented, consisting of the following: a 2 description of improvements, the estimated costs of improvements, a diagram of the District and the District assessment roll containing the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 levy for each Assessor's 3 4 parcel within the District, is hereby approved on a preliminary basis and on file in the Office of 5 the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open for public inspection. 6 2. It is the intention of the City Council to levy and collect assessments 7 within the District to pay the annual costs and expenses for the maintenance and servicing of 8 the improvements authorized to be maintained and serviced for the fiscal year commencing 9 July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013. The improvements are generally described as: 10 landscape maintenance, irrigation, and tree trimming every four years. Services provided 11 include all necessary service, operations, administration and maintenance required to keep the 12 improvements in a healthy, vigorous and satisfactory condition. 13 3. The District is located generally around the perimeter of Studio Estate& 14 The District is designated by the name of "Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District No. 15 1. " 16 17 4. The Engineer's Report, as preliminarily approved by the City Council, is 18 on file with the City Clerk and open for public inspection. Reference is made to the Engineer's 19 Report for a full detailed description of the improvements to be maintained, the boundaries of 20 the District and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the 21 District. 5. The maximum assessment is proposed to increase from the previous year above that previously approved by the property owners per consumer price index increase from February 2011 to February 2012 (as "increased assessment" is defined in California Government Code §54954.6). 6. Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing is scheduled to be held at the Mike Balkrnan Council Chambers, 9770 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, California, on July 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 -2- 14 ATTEST: 15 16 MARTIN R. COLE, City Clerk 9 10 11 12 13 1 23, 2012 at 7:00pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. All interested persons, 2 prior to the conclusion of the hearing, shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. 3 The City Council shall consider all oral statements or written communication made or filed by 4 any interested person. 5 7. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the Public Hearing by 6 causing the resolution of intention, or summary thereof, to be published, posted and mailed as 7 provided in CCMC §15.01.050. 8 APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of 2012. ANDREW WEISSMAN Mayor City of Culver City, California 17 Al2-00461 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 -3- City of Culver City, California Agenda Item Report RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the Engineer’s Report for the Landscape Maintenance District Number 1 (LMD#1) - Fiscal Year 2012/2013; 2. Declaring its Intention to Order the Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2012/2013; and, 3. Setting a Public Hearing for July 23, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: LMD#1 consists of homes in Studio Estates and was created for the purpose of providing on-going maintenance of landscaping located in the area between the sidewalk and wall adjacent to Culver Boulevard and Elenda Street. The assessment includes costs for providing complete maintenance, administration, and preparation of the annual Engineer’s Report. Pursuant to a Resolution adopted by the City Council on Monday, May 14, 2012, the Public Works Director/City Engineer has prepared the Engineer’s Report for LMD #1 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. Meeting Date: 07/02/2012 Item Number: C-6 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, July 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers for the Landscape Maintenance District Number 1. 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 (06/28/2012); Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (06/04/12) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (06/27/12) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (06/06/12) City Manager Approval: John M. Nachbar (06/27/12) City of Culver City, California Agenda Item Report For Fiscal Year 2012/2013, staff is recommending a 2.1% increase in the assessment levy per the consumer price index percent change for the 12 months from February 2011 to February 2012. The ability to impose an increase in assessments based upon an increase in the CPI was approved by LMD#1 property owners in 2009. 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. 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 July 23, 2012. This item was initially considered and approved by the City Council on June 11, 2012. Unfortunately, the notice provided that the public hearing would be held in the City Council Chambers. To accommodate the third of five community dialogues on the state of the City’s finances, the City Council meeting of June 25, 2012 was held in the Rotunda Room at the Veterans’ Memorial Building. To ensure adequate and proper notice is provided, staff recommends the City Council consider this re- agendized item. If approved, notice will be provided for the public hearing to be held on July 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. FISCAL ANALYSIS: A detailed analysis of the District expenses is contained in the Engineer’s Report. ATTACHMENTS: 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 Landscape Maintenance District Number 1- Fiscal Year 2012/2013, and (3) setting the date, City of Culver City, California Agenda Item Report time, and place for a Public Hearing for July 23, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers.