City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a Resolution
approving the Engineer’s Report and ordering the assessment levy for the Albright
Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007.
PROCEDURE:
Mayor:
Announce that this is the time and place for the public hearing to discuss the annual
levy of assessments for the Albright Avenue Street Lighting Assessment District for
Fiscal Year 2006/2007.
City Clerk:
Announce that notice of this hearing has been given pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 15.01 of the Culver City Municipal Code, and pursuant to the provisions of
the City Council's Resolution 2006-R033 and in accordance with Articles XIII C and
D of the California Constitution, known as the “Right to Vote on Taxes Act”
(Proposition 218) and the 1972 Landscape and Lighting Assessment District Act and
that the following affidavits are on file in his office:
Meeting Date: 06/26/06 Item Number: PH-2
AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing Considering Adoption of a Resolution Approving
the Engineer’s Report and Ordering the Annual Assessment Levy for the Albright
Avenue Street Lighting Assessment District - Fiscal Year 2006/2007
Contact Person/Dept.: Daniel Garcia/PW Phone Number: (310) 253-5604
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [X] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification:
Legal:
The Resolution of Intention was posted on the City’s official bulletin board on April 27
and June 15, 2006 and published in the April 27 and June 15, 2006 issues of Culver
City News.
Non-Legal:
First Class Postcards were mailed to the property owners on April 27 and June 15,
2006.
Master Notification List on April 27 and June 15, 2006.
Department Approval:
Charles D. Herbertson (06/15/2006)
CAO Approval: Martin R. Cole for Jerry
B. Fulwood (06/20/2006)
City Controller Approval:
Marlee Chang (06/21/2006)City of Culver City, California
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1. Affidavit of Publication; and
2. Affidavit of Posting.
Mayor and Council: Motion to receive and file all affidavits.
City Engineer: Present the Engineer's Report and explain method of
assessment for the annual levy.
City Clerk: Announce the number of written protests received, if any,
and announce that copies of all such protests have been
delivered to the City Council OR, summarize the contents
thereof.
Mayor: First, ask to hear from those who have filed a written protest.
Next, ask to hear from those in the audience wishing to
speak against the proposed assessments.
Then, ask to hear from anyone who wishes to speak in favor
of the proposed assessments.
Mayor and Council: Declare the Public Hearing CLOSED.
Mayor and Council: Discussion.
Mayor and Council: By Motion, overrule and deny any protests, assuming
protests represent less than 50% of property interest.
Mayor and Council: By Motion, adopt the Resolution approving the Engineer’s
Report and confirming the assessments and the diagrams of
the District.
BACKGROUND:
Location map is included in the Engineer's Report and is labeled “Exhibit C.”
The assessment for the District includes costs for providing construction, plans and
specifications and City staff time for the installation of five streetlights and the
appurtenant underground power distribution.City of Culver City, California
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DISCUSSION
On May 8, 2006, the City Council ordered the preparation of the Engineer's Report,
declared its intention to order the assessment levy and set the date, time and place
for this public hearing per Resolution No. 2006-R033.
The total cost incurred for the improvements was $53,152 which was the basis for
the subject assessment levy. The costs to be assessed during each fiscal year
beginning in the 2005/06 Fiscal Year will be $6,552.00, including in Fiscal Year
2006/2007.
If there is a majority protest for the annual assessment, Council can still impose the
assessment levy with a 4/5ths majority vote. Also, Council could, by 4/5ths majority
vote, suspend collection of that assessment and pay for the improvements through
appropriations from the City’s General Fund.
Public Notification
Legal:
The Notice of Public Hearing regarding the proposed Resolution was posted on the
City’s official bulletin board on April 27 and June 15, 2006 and published in the April
27 and June 15, 2006 issues of Culver City News.
Non-Legal:
First Class Postcards were mailed to the property owners on April 27 and June 15,
2006.
The City’s Master Public Notification List was notified via e-mail on April 27 and June
15, 2006.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:City of Culver City, California
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The Albright Avenue Street Lighting Assessment District budget is 100 percent
self-supporting for all expenditures related to the street lighting installation
improvements. Property owners within the District are charged for their fair share
of these costs, as described in the Engineer’s Report. The cost of operations and
maintenance are assumed by the City as part of the City’s street lighting system
grid.
ATTACHMENTS:
Engineer’s Report
Resolution
Notification Postcards
MOTION:
Adopt a Resolution approving the Engineer’s Report and ordering the annual
assessment levy for the Albright Avenue Street Lighting Assessment District for
Fiscal Year 2006/2007.
Pages |109| City Engineer s Report|109| Resolution|109| Notification Postcards
MEETING DATE 06/26/06
AGENDA ITEM
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer s Report
and Ordering the Annual Assessment Levy for the Albright Avenue Street
Lighting Assessment District - Fiscal Year 2006/2007
ATTACHMENTSCalm
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
9770 CULVER BOULEVARD CULVER CITY CALIFORNIA 90232 0507
(310) 253 5600 • FAX (310) 253 5626
CHARLES D HERBERTSON PE LS
Public Works Director and
City Engineer
ENGINEER'S REPORT
ON THE ANNUAL LEVY
2006-2007
ALBRIGHT AVENUE STREET LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
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 26 2006
PRESENTED to the City Council
and APPROVED by Resolution
No 2006- R adopted by said
City Council on June 26 2006
and thereafter filed in the
Office of the City Clerk
CHRISTOPHER ARMENTA
City Clerk
City of Culver CityTo The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From Charles D Herbertson Public Works Director and City Engineer
SUBJECT ALBRIGHT AVENUE STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
ENGINEER'S REPORT
In accordance with the provisions of City Council Resolution No 2006 R dated
May 8, 2006 for the Albright Avenue Street Lighting Assessment District, I have
prepared and hereby submit this Engineers Report
Albright Avenue Street Lighting Assessment District (hereinafter referred to as
"District"), described herein, was formed by Resoulution No 2004-R022 adopted
on April 12 2004 in accordance with the Chapter 15 01 of The Code of the City
of Culver City California
This report consists of eight sections and three Exhibits (Exhibit C is the
Assessment Diagram) which are submitted herewith, and made a part hereof
I Diagram of District Boundaries and Parcels
Albright Avenue Street Lighting Assessment District consisting of certain
public property and private real property within the District which is
subject to assessment is shown on that Diagram which will be filed in the
Office of the City Clerk at the conclusion of this meeting and, as a
duplicate copy in the Office of the City Engineer, being a part of this
Report which was ordered by the City Council by City Council Action
dated May 8, 2006 and by this reference is made a part hereof (as
Exhibit C) The Map is accurate and reflects all changes made within the
District by the Los Angeles County Assessor's Maps 4233-028 and 4233-
030 before submitting assessments for collection by the County There
are a total of 18 private real property parcels in the District The Map is
labeled 'Exhibit C
II District Boundary Descnption
The District boundary includes all of that public property in Albright
Avenue that is contiguous with the district and the properties on both
sides of Albright Avenue (Lots 9 through 26) within Tract 13667, as
shown on that Map recorded in Book 284 of Maps on Page 33 in the
office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County This area is
located between Herbert Street and Washington Place, but does not
extend to either of these|1010|1_III Type of Construction
The construction that was performed within the District consists in
general of the following
A Installation of 5 street lights, spaced similarly to the existing street
lights within the block These street lights are illuminated by energy
conserving lamps which are the standard currently approved by the
City Council
B Installation of an underground power distribution and service system
that provides the necessary electrical power to adequately illuminate
the 5 street lights
C Installation of an adequate service connection to acquire the
necessary power that supplies the distribution and service system
IV Lighting System
The District lighting was constructed through a contract by the City of
Culver City after the District was officially formed
V Performance of Maintenance by City Forces and/or Contract
The maintenance of the improvements is provided by the City of Culver
City forces and/or pursuant to maintenance contracts awarded by the
City The costs of maintenance was not assessed to the benefiting
properties within the District, because it is a budgeted expense of the City
of Culver City in accordance with the current City Council policy
VI Parcel Assessments Based upon Benefit Received
The assessment includes the total cost of design and construction of the
street lighting system and installation and for providing this Engineers
Report The benefits of this street lighting system are to the individual
parcels of real property within the District in proportion to the benefit
received by such parcels of real property The proposed individual
assessments for the second fiscal year are shown on the attached
assessment roll labeled EXHIBIT B This assessment amount is the
same for each of the eighteen (18) parcels over the ten (10) years in
which the total assessment is being collected|1010|3ully submitted,
VII Method of Assessment
The District costs are assessed to the benefited eighteen (18) properties
equally, as the benefit to each property is the same Each property will
be assessed one-eighteenth (1/18) of the total costs of the District
The property owners requested that the City finance the construction of
the improvements and collect the cost, including a fair interest payment
and assess them on their Los Angeles County property tax bill over a
period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax bill for fiscal year
2005-2006 The interest rate that was approved was 4%
VIII Estimated Costs
The estimated cost of improvements includes, in total or in part the following
A
The total cost of installing all improvements, as described in
Section III above
B
The cost of all incidental expenses, as defined in Chapter 15 01 of
The Code of the City of Culver City California, including, but not
limited to the costs of providing this Engineer s Report including
preparation of the plans and specifications and management of the
construction contract as well as incidental costs of the engineering
necessary to create the District and the cost of interest on the
expenditures of funds provided by the City of Culver City For the
project the total costs are shown in EXHIBIT A Also shown in this
exhibit is the amount each individual assessed property is obligated
to pay during the entire 10-year assessment period
It is recommended that for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 the District be assessed a
total of $6 552 00, to be collected by the Los Angeles County Assessors Office
This assessment is the same for each of the ten (10) years, as requested by the
property owners The proposed individual annual assessments are shown on
EXHIBIT B
Charles erbertson RCE 46658
Public Works Direc r and City Engineer
Attachments Exhibit A, B & C|1010| 4EXHIBIT A
COST FOR THE TOTAL PROJECT
TOTAL
$53,152
For Each Assessed Parcel for the Entire 10-Year Assessment ($53,152118
parcels = $2,952 90 obligation )
FY Principle 4% Principle + 4% Payment
2005/2006 2952 9 118 12 3071 02 364
2006/2007 2707 02 108 28 2815 3 364
2007/2008 2451 3 98 05 2549 35 364
2008/2009 2185 35 87 41 2272 76 364
2009/2010 1908 76 76 35 1985 11 364
2010/2011 1621 11 64 84 1685 96 364
2011/2012 1321 96 52 88 1374 84 364
2012/2013 1010 84 40 43 1051 27 364
2013/2014 687 27 27 49 714 76 364
2014/2015 350 76 14 03 364 79 364
Totals 687 88 3640|1010| GEXHIBIT B
FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 ASSESSMENTS
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Description Assessor's Parcel
#
Address
Estimated
Yearly
Assessment
(S/Yr )
Tract 13667,
Lot
9 4233-028-010 4017 364
10 4233-028-011 4025 364
11 4233-028-012 4031 364
12 4233-028-013 4035 364
13 4233-028-014 4039 364
14 4233-028-015 4043 364
15 4233-028-016 4047 364
16 4233-028-017 4051 364
17 4233-028-018 4057 364
18 4233-030-019 4052 364
19 4233-030-020 4048 364
20 4233-030-021 4044 364
21 4233-030-022 4038 364
22 4233-030-023 4032 364
23 4233-030-024 4028 364
24 4233-030-025 4024 364
25 4233-030-026 4020 364
26 4233-030-027 4016 364
YEAR TWO TOTAL ASSESSMENT = $6,552|1010|(AtRESOLUTION NO 2006-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CULVER CITY CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CONFIRMING THE
ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR THE ALBRIGHT AVENUE
STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Culver City has previously
ordered the formation of a landscape and lighting Assessment district pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 15 01 of the Code of the City of Culver City, California for a street
lighting district to be known and designated as Albright Avenue Street Lighting
Assessment District (hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment District") and
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Culver City ordered the
preparation of a "Report on the Annual Levy 2006-2007 Albright Avenue Street Lighting
Assessment District and the City Engineer has prepared and filed this Engineer's Report
(hereinafter "Report" attached hereto as Exhibit "A ) with this City Council pursuant to
law for its consideration and subsequently thereto the City Council approved the Report
by Resolution of Intention, 2006-R033 proposing to order the annual assessment levy
and to collect the assessments, and to carry on all other proceedings necessary for the
levy of annual assessments for the Assessment District and
WHEREAS the City Council has heard all testimony and evidence at a duly
noticed Public Hearing held on June 26 2006 and is desirous of proceeding with the levy
of annual assessment for the Assessment District
NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Culver City, DOES
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not withdrawn did not represent property owners owning more than fifty percent (50%) of
the area of assessable lands within the Assessment District|109| The City Council hereby approves the Engineer s Report and orders
the annual levy of the Assessment District as shown and set forth and described in the
Report and the Resolution of Intention, No 2006-R033|109| The diagram and assessment as set forth and contained in the
Report are hereby confirmed and adopted by the City Council|109| The adoption of this Resolution constitutes the levy of the
assessment for the fiscal year commencing July 1 2006 and ending June 30, 2007|109| The estimates of costs, the assessment diagram, the assessments,
and all other matters as set forth in the Report pursuant to said Chapter 15 01 as
submitted are hereby approved and adopted by the City Council|109| The assessment for improvements set forth in the Report and the
Resolution of Intention shall be performed pursuant to law, and the County Auditor shall
enter on the County Assessment Roll the amount of the assessment, and the
assessment shall then be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the
County property taxes are collected After collection by said County the net amount of
the assessment shall be paid to the City Treasurer of the City of Culver City|109| The City Treasurer has previously established a special fund known
as the "Fund for Albright Avenue Street Lighting Assessment" into which the City
Treasurer shall place all monies collected by the Tax Collector pursuant to the provisions
of this Resolution and law and the transfer shall be made and accomplished as soon as
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s8 The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to file a certified copy
of the report and diagram attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and the assessment roll with
the County Auditor together with a certified copy of this Resolution upon its adoption|10 9| A certified copy of the report and diagram attached hereto as Exhibit
"A", and the assessment roll shall be filed in the Office of the City Engineer with a
duplicate copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk and shall be open for public
inspection
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 26th day of June 2006
GARY SILBIGER, MAYOR
City of Culver City California
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM
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9PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF CULVER CITY
PO Box 507
9770 CULVER BOULEVARD
CULVER CITY CA 90232 0507
NOTIFICATION OF IMPORTANT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Public Hearing Assessment levy of the Albnght St Lighting District
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF CULVER CITY
PO Box 507
9770 CULVER BOULEVARD
CULVER CITY CA 90232 0507
NOTIFICATION OF IMPORTANT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Public Heanng Assessment levy of the Albright St Lighting District
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF CULVER CITY
CITY OF CULVER CITY
PO Box 507
PO Box 507
9770 CULVER BOULEVARD
9770 CULVER BOULEVARD
CULVER CITY CA 90232 0507
CULVER CITY CA 90232 0507
NOTIFICATION OF IMPORTANT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Public Hearing Assessment levy of the Albright St Lighting District
NOTIFICATION OF IMPORTANT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Public Hearing Assessment levy of the Albright St Lighting DistrictalittVZ, CITY
PUBLIC WORKS DEPAR1MENT
NOTIFICATION OF IMPORTANT
AGENDA ITEM AT A FUTURE
COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council will consider the
following agenda item at their meeting of
June 26 2006 Time 7 00 pm
The City Council will conduct a
Public Hearing regarding the
Assessment Levy of the Albright
Street Lighting Assessment District
For more information contact
Dan Garcia
Project Manager
310 253 5604
Location
City Hall
Mike Ballcman Council Chambers
9770 Culver Boulevard
Culver City CA 90232
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CUIVCA CITY
PUBLIC WORKS DEPAR1MIN1
NOTIFICATION OF IMPORTANT
AGENDA ITEM AT A FUTURE
COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council will consider the
following agenda item at their meeting of
June 26 2006 Time 7 00 pm
The City Council will conduct a
Public Hearing regarding the
Assessment Levy of the Albright
Street Lighting Assessment District
For more information contact
Dan Garcia
Project Manager
310 253 5604
Location
City Hall
Mike Balkman Council Chambers
9770 Culver Boulevard
Culver City CA 90232
City Council/Agency meetings can be
viewed live on Channel 35 by most
Comcast subscribers
Visit the Culver City Website at
www culvercity org or send your ques
tons or comments to the City at
chief administration@culvercity org
To view the Council meetings on line
please visit http //www culvercity org/
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CatiVL CITY
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARIMENT
NOTIFICATION OF IMPORTANT
AGENDA ITEM AT A FUTURE
COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council will consider the
following agenda item at their meeting of
June 26, 2006 Time 7 00 pm
The City Council will conduct a
Public Hearing regarding the
Assessment Levy of the Albright
Street Lighting Assessment District
For more information contact
Dan Garcia
Project Manager
310 253 5604
Location
City Hall
Mike Balkman Council Chambers
9770 Culver Boulevard
Culver City CA 90232
City Council/Agency meetings can be
viewed live on Channel 35 by most
Comcast subscribers
Visit the Culver City Website at
www culvercity org or send your ques
tons or comments to the City at
chief administration@culvercity org
To view the Council meetings on line
please visit http //www culvercity org/
webcast
To add your name to the City s email
list to receive agenda reports and news
of City issues please call (310) 253
6000 or complete an online request at
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afitteit, CITY
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMEN1
NOTIFICATION OF IMPORTANT
AGENDA ITEM AT A FUTURE
COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council will consider the
following agenda item at their meeting of
June 26, 2006 Time 7 00 pm
The City Council will conduct a
Public Hearing regarding the
Assessment Levy of the Albright
Street Lighting Assessment District
For more information contact
Dan Garcia
Project Manager
310 253 5604
Location
City Hall
Mike Balkman Council Chambers
9770 Culver Boulevard
Culver City CA 90232
City Council/Agency meetings can be
viewed live on Channel 35 by most
Comcast subscribers
Visit the Culver City Website at
www culvercity org or send your ques
tons or comments to the City at
chief administration@culvercity org
To view the Council meetings on line
please visit http //www culvercity orgZ
webcast
To add your name to the City s email
list to receive agenda reports and news
of City issues please call (310) 253
6000 or complete an online request at
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