RPVCCA_CC_SR_2012_06_19_02_Citywide_LLMDPUBLIC HEARING
Date:June 19,2012
Subject:Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District
Location:Citywide
1.Declare the Hearing Open:Mayor Misetich
2.Report of Notice Given:City Clerk Morreale
3.Staff Report &Recommendation:Senior Administrative Analyst Huey
4.Public Testimony:
Appellant:N/A
Applicant:N/A
5.Council Questions:
6.Rebuttal:
7.Declare Hearing Closed:Mayor Misetich
8.Council Deliberation:
9.Council Action:
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CITY OF
MEMORANDUM
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR &CITY COUNCIL ME~~~
TOM ODOM,DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS~
JUNE 19,2012
CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
REVIEWED:CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER C~
Project Manager:Judy A.Huey,Senior Administrative Analyst ~
RECOMMENDATIONS
1)Conduct a public hearing on the proposed levy and collection of assessments within
the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District for fiscal year 2012-2013
and the Engineer's Report prepared in connection therewith.
2)Adopt Resolution No.2012-__, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes making certain findings and confirming a diagram and
assessment for the 2012-2013 fiscal year in connection with the Citywide Landscaping
and Lighting Maintenance District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
1972,Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
BACKGROUND
On May 15,2012,the City Council approved the Engineer's Report for the FY 2012-13
Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (the "Citywide District").The
Citywide District was formed in 1992 to levy assessments on parcels throughout the
City to finance the ongoing operation,maintenance and servicing of median
landscaping,street trees,street lighting,and traffic signals within the boundaries of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
The approved Engineer's Report established the Citywide District assessments for
fiscal year 2012-13.A Resolution of Intention was also approved at the May 15,2012
City Council meeting which set this evening's public hearing on the proposed levy and
collection of these assessments.
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ANALYSIS
The "Estimate of Cost"on page seven of the Engineer's Report for fiscal year 2012-
2013 provides a summary of the Citywide District revenue and expenditure amounts.
Expenditures for fiscal year 2012-13 are estimated to be $640,585,and the proposed
assessment of $258,828 will fund a portion of these expenditures.Accumulated
reserves of $78,417,interest of $160,and $303,180 of other City funding will be used to
cover the expenditures in excess of the annual assessment.The $303,180 City
Contribution includes both Highway Users Tax and an accumulated fund balance in the
Street Maintenance Fund.
In addition to these revenue and expenditures,as directed by the City Council at the
June 21,2005 Public Hearing,the 1911 Act ad valorem property tax fund balance will
be used to pay for the cost of maintaining Citywide traffic signals and safety lighting.
The budg~t for the upcoming fiscal year 2012-2013 is estimated at $113,000.
The approved 2012-13 Engineer's Report groups parcels in the City into various zones
which receive differing degrees of benefit from the operation of the district as a result of
variations in the nature,location and extent of the proposed maintenance activities and
improvements.The proposed fiscal year 2012-13 assessments for a single family
parcel range from $3.77 to $41.33.In all seven zones within the City,the proposed
assessments for fiscal year 2012-2013 are the same as the assessments levied in
fiscal year 2011-2012
CONCLUSION
To levy assessments for district operation,the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
1972 requires the City Council to conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution
confirming the assessment.Council approval of staff's recommendations will establish
assessments for single family parcels that range between $3.77 and $41.33.The
majority of single-family households will be assessed $15.92 for fiscal year 2012-13.
FISCAL IMPACT
By adopting staff's recommendations,the City Council will be approving total
assessments of $258,828 to fund the Citywide District operations for the maintenance
of medians,street trees,street lighting and traffic signals,and district administration.
The total estimate of the Citywide District expenses for fiscal year 2012-13 is $640,585.
Accumulated reserves of $78,417,interest of $160,and $303,180 of other City funding
will be used to cover district expenditures in excess of the annual assessment.These
allocations are included in the City's proposed FY 2012-2013 budget,which is
scheduled for adoption on June 19,2012.
Attachments:
Engineer's Report for FY 2012-2013
Resolution No.2012-
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Engineer's Report
for
Citywide
Landscape and Lighting
Maintenance District
Fiscal Year 2012·13
Presented to the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
los Angeles County,California
April 20,2012
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council.
DATED:April 20,2012
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report,together with Assessment Roll and
Assessment Diagram thereto attached,was filed with me on the __day of ,
2012.
Carla Morreale,City Clerk,
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Los Angeles County,California
By _
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report,together with Assessment Roll and
Assessment Diagram thereto attached,was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes,California,on the __day of ,2012.
Carla Morreale,City Clerk,
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Los Angeles County,California
By _
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
ENGINEER'S REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Certificates i
Introduction 1
Report 3
Part A -Plans and Specifications 5
Part B -Estimate of Cost 7
Part C -Assessment Roll 8
Part D -Method of Apportionment of Assessment 9
Part E -Property Owner List 17
Part F -Assessment District Diagram 17
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INTRODUCTION
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To -insure a flow of funds for the on-going operation,maintenance and servicing of median
landscaping,street trees,street lighting and traffic signals within the boundaries of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes,the City Council formed the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance District on August 6,1992.The Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance
District ensures a fair and equitable levying of the necessary costs of operating,servicing and
maintaining of the respective facilities,which in turn directly enhances the value of each and
every parcel in the City.
On November 5,1996,the voters of the State of California adopted Proposition 218 creating
Article XIII D of the California State Constitution which created requirements for the creation of
new assessments or to increase existing assessments.Proposition 218 also established
exemptions to its provisions for assessment districts created prior to its passage.
The Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District is currently deemed exempt from
the requirements of Proposition 218.However,should assessments need to be increased in
the future the District will have to comply with the requirements of Proposition 218.
ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHTING
Fiscal Year 1995-96 was the first year that the City of Rancho Palos Verdes operated and
maintained all of the street lights within the City.
Prior to the incorporation of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,the County of Los Angeles
established County Lighting Maintenance Districts to install,operate and maintain street lights in
areas throughout the County.Funds for street lighting came from a combination of ad-valorem
tax revenue and,in more recent years,special assessments on properties benefiting from the
street lighting.
On January 17,1995,the City Council directed Staff to analyze the feasibility of transferring
jurisdiction for the entire citywide street lighting system from the County to the City.The
purpose of the feasibility study was to determine whether or not it was feasible for the City to
take over jurisdiction of the County owned street lighting facilities within the boundaries of the
City and to review the fiscal impact which the transfer would have on the City.
On February 7,1995,the City Council received the feasibility report,authorized the transfer of
the street lighting district from the County of Los Angeles to the City,and authorized the
establishment of a special benefit zone along with the benefit methodology for possible future
street lighting assessments in the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District.
On April 6,1995,the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors adopted a joint resolution that
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approved the transfer of the Street Lighting District from the County to the City.The transfer
was effective July 1,1995.
On June 21,2005,the City Council modified the FY 2005-06 Engineer's Report to provide for a
temporary "credit"to property owners whereby the Traffic Signal and Safety Lighting operation
and maintenance costs would be paid out of the 1911 Act Lighting Maintenance District fund
balance.This temporary "credit"may be discontinued in any subsequent year at which time
these costs will revert to being funded by the annual assessments and the assessment rates
will be set at the previously approved maximum rates.This credit continues to be applied.
ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS
The annual proceedings for the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District are
conducted under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,Part 2 of Division 15,Sections
22500 through 22679,of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California (the "Act").
This report,as signed and presented to the Council for approval,has been prepared according
to the methodology and rates approved by the City Council in 1992.
The City Council annually reviews the current and projected year's costs for the operation,
maintenance,and servicing of the District facilities and sets the assessment for the ensuing
fiscal year,which runs between July 1 and June 30.In setting the annual assessment,the City
Council will consider any proposed new improvements or any changes in existing
improvements,and any fund balances or shortages,and adjust the assessment accordingly.
Payment of the assessment for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same
time as payments are made for property taxes for each property.
This report contains the necessary data required to conduct the proceedings and is submitted to
the City Clerk for filing in the office of the City Clerk where it shall remain open for public
inspection.
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FISCAL YEAR 2012·13
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
ENGINEER'S REPORT
PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
SECTION 22500 THROUGH 22679
OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
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Pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California,
and in accordance with the Resolution of Initiation adopted by the Council of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes,State of California,in connection with the proceedings for:
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
herein after referred to as the "Assessment District",I,K.Dennis Klingelhofer,P.E.,authorized
representative of Harris &Associates,the duly appointed ENGINEER OF WORK,submit
herewith the "Report"consisting of six (6)parts as follows:
PART A
Plans and specifications for the improvements showing and describing the general nature,
location and extent of the improvements.
PARTB
An estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements for FY 2012-13,including incidental
costs and expenses in connection therewith.
PARTC
An assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements on each benefited lot or parcel of
land within the Assessment District.
PARTD
The method of apportionment of assessments,indicating the proposed assessment of the total
amount of the costs and expenses of the improvements upon the several lots and parcels of
land within the Assessment District,in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by
such lots and parcels.
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PARTE
A list of the names and addresses of the owners of real property within the Assessment District,
as shown on the last equalized roll of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles.
PARTF
The Diagram of the Assessment District Boundaries showing the exterior boundaries of the
Assessment District,the boundaries of any zones within the Assessment District and the lines
and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the Assessment District.
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PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
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The facilities which have been constructed within the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,and those
which may be subsequently constructed,will be operated,serviced and maintained as generally
described as follows:
DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
Fiscal Year 2012·13
The proposed improvements for FY 2012-13 may be generally described as the continued
maintenance and operation of streets and sidewalks within the District,including the operation,
servicing and maintenance of landscaping,lighting and appurtenant facilities that are located in
and along such streets and sidewalks,including but not limited to,personnel,utilities (such as
water and electrical energy),materials,contracting services,and other items necessary for the
satisfactory operation of these facilities described as follows:
Landscaping and Appurtenant Facilities
Landscaping,planting,shrubbery, trees,irrigation systems,hardscapes,fixtures,
sidewalks and appurtenant facilities,in public street and sidewalk rights-of-way,
including parkways,medians and dedicated easements within the boundary of said
Assessment District.
Lighting and Appurtenant Facilities
Poles,fixtures,bulbs,conduits,equipment including guys,anchors,posts and pedestals,
metering devices and appurtenant facilities as required to provide street lighting,traffic
signals and safety lighting in public street and sidewalk rights-of-way and easements
within the boundaries of said Assessment District.
Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual
maintenance,operation and servicing of the landscaping,public lighting facilities and
appurtenant facilities,including repair,removal or replacement of all or part of any of the
landscaping,public lighting facilities or appurtenant facilities;providing for the life,growth,
health and beauty of the landscaping,including cultivation,irrigation,trimming,spraying,
fertilizing and treating for disease or injury;the removal of trimmings,rubbish,debris and other
solid waste;and the cleaning,sandblasting,and painting of walls and other improvements to
remove or cover graffiti.
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Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of the landscaping and the
maintenance of any of the public lighting facilities or appurtenant facilities and the furnishing of
electric current or energy,gas or other illuminating agent for the public lighting facilities,or for
the lighting or operation of the landscaping or appurtenant facilities.
Seventeen (17)new trees were planted in the previous year and are hereby added to the
District maintained improvements.
The plans and specifications for the improvements,showing and describing the general nature,
location,and the extent of the improvements,are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are
incorporated herein by reference.
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PARTB
ESTIMATE OF COST
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The estimated cost of the street and sidewalk improvements for Fiscal Year 2012-13,as
described in Part A,are summarized herein and described below.All costs include
administration and utilities where applicable.
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE (7/1/12)
ESTIMATED REVENUES
Proposed Assessment Levy
Ad Valorem Taxes,less delinquencies
Interest Earnings
City Contribution to Cover Expenditures
Total Revenues
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES
Street Landscaping
Major Thoroughfare Medians
Special Benefit Median Maintenance
Rue Beaupre (Zone B)
Alta Vista (Zone E)
Ocean Terrace (Zone F)
Weed Abatement
Street Tree Trimming
Street Lights
Traffic Signals &Safety Lighting
Street Lights
Ocean Terrace (Zone F)
Administration and Overhead
Anticipated Delinquencies (3%)
Administration and Overhead (15%)
Total Expenditures
ENDING FUND BALANCE (6/30/13)
1972 Act
Fund 203
$78,417
$258,828 l
$160
$303,180
$640,585
$321,960
$535
$865
$879
$15,000
$210,000
$1,040
$550,279
$7,765
$82,541
$90,306
$640,585
$0
1911 Act
Fund 211
$1,453,846
$440,000
$10,000
$1,903,846
$113,000
$445,900
$558,900
$83,835
$83,835
$642,735
$1,261,111
A table showing how the budget is apportioned to each zone is provided on page 15.
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be setup for the revenues and expenditures of the
District.Funds raised by assessment shall be used only for the purpose as stated herein.A
contribution to the District by the City may be made to reduce assessments,as the City Council
deems appropriate.Any balance or deficit remaining on July 1 must be carried over to the next
fiscal year.
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PARTe
ASSESSMENT ROLL
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The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2012-13 and the amount of the total proposed
assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel within the District,as shown on the latest
assessment roll at the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office,are contained in the Assessment
Roll on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,which is
incorporated herein by reference.
The description of each lot or parcel is part of the County assessment roll and this roll is,by
reference,made part of this Report.
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PARTD
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT
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I.GENERAL
Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code,the Landscaping and Lighting Act
of 1972,permits the establishment of assessment districts by cities for the purpose of
providing certain public improvements which include operation,maintenance and servicing
of street lights,traffic signals,and landscaping.
The 1972 Act requires that maintenance assessments be levied according to benefit rather
than according to assessed value.Section 22573 provides that:
The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be
apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount
among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be
received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.
The Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment
district if "by reason of variations in the nature,location,and extent of the improvements,
the various areas will receive differing degrees of benefit from the improvements"(Sec.
22574).Thus,the 1972 Act requires the levy of a true "assessment"rather than a "special
tax."
Excepted from the assessment would be the areas of all publicly owned property in use in
the performance of a public function.The City has made a determination to also except
public utility rights-of-way and open space.
II.PARCEL CLASSIFICATION
Since the assessment will be levied against properties as shown on the tax rolls,the final
charges must be assigned by Assessor's Parcel Number.If assessments were to be spread
just by parcel,not considering land use or parcel size,this would not be equitable:a single
family parcel would be paying the same as a 50 unit apartment parcel or a large commercial
establishment in a similar zone,instead of paying in proportion to benefit.
The single family parcel has been selected as the basic unit for calculation of assessments
and is defined as one Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU).A methodology has been
developed to calculate the EDUs for other residential land uses and for non-residential
parcels,as described below.
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Single Family Residential.The single family residential parcel has been selected as the
basic unit for calculation of the benefit assessments.This basic unit shall be called an
Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU).Parcels zoned for single family residential uses are
assessed 1 EDU.
Multiple Family Residential.Multiple family residential uses,as well as condominiums,
are given a factor of .75 EDU per dwelling unit.Based on data from representative cities
in Southern California,the multiple family residential factor of 75 percent is determined by
the statistical proportion of relative trip generation from various types of residential uses,in
combination with population density per unit.
Nop-Residential and Utilities.In converting improved non-residential properties to
EDUs,the factor used is the City of Rancho Palos Verdes'minimum requirement for single
family residential areas,which is 1 dwelling unit per 8,000 sq.ft,or 5.445 dwelling units
per acre.The non-residential parcels (including utilities)will be assessed 5.445 EDU for
the first acre or any portion thereof,and then 25%of 5.445 EDUs (1.36125)for every
additional acre or portion thereof,as the utilization of that portion of non-residential
property greater than one acre more closely resembles that of vacant land.The minimum
number of EDUs per parcel will be 1 EDU.
Vacant Property
Vacant property is described as parcels with no improved structures.These properties
receive benefits based on their land,as this is the basis of their value.Based upon the
opinions of professional appraisers,appraising current market property values for real
estate in Southern California,the land value portion of a property typically ranges from 20
to 30 percent of the property's total value;in Rancho Palos Verdes,we find that the
average is about 50 percent.Additionally,the utilization of vacant property is significantly
less than improved property,and vacant property has a traffic generation rate of O.
Therefore,we recommend that vacant property be assessed at the rate of 25 percent of
improved property.
•Vacant Residential.Residential parcels which do not have structures on the parcels
are assessed 25%of a parcel with a single family dwelling thereon.The parcels will
be assessed 0.25 EDU per parcel.
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•Vacant Non-Residential.Parcels which are not residential parcels and which do not
have structures on the parcel are assessed based upon the acreage of the parcel.
The parcels will be assessed at the rate of 25%of the developed non-residential
properties,or 1.36125 EDU per acre or any portion thereof,with a minimum of .25
EDU per parcel and up to a maximum of 5 acres (6.80625 EDUs)per parcel,as that
portion of the parcel over 5 acres may be considered as open-space,and no longer
receive any benefit.
•Vacant -Moratorium.The vacant parcels in the moratorium area of the City are
assessed based upon the acreage of the parcel.The parcels will be assessed at the
reduced rate of 10%of the developed non-residential properties,or 0.5445 EDU per
,acre,with a minimum of 0.1 EDU per parcel and a maximum of 5 acres (2.7225 EDUs)
per parcel,as that portion of the parcel over 5 acres may be considered as open-
space,and no longer receive any benefit.The reduced rate is deemed fair and
equitable due to the building limitations in this area.
All publicly owned property and utility rights-of-way are exempt from assessment,as well
as the canyon parcel owned by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy,which is
identified by the 2012-13 Assessor's Parcel Number 7583-022-008.
The land use classification for each parcel has been based on the Los Angeles County
Assessor's Roll.
III.BENEFIT DETERMINATION
Property values in a community are increased when public infrastructure such as street
lights,traffic signals,and median and parkway landscaping are in place,improved,
operable,safe,clean and maintained.
•The proper functioning of street lighting and traffic signals is imperative for the welfare
and safety of the property and owners and users of the property throughout the City.
Proper maintenance and servicing of the street lighting system benefits properties
within the District by providing proper illumination for ingress and egress and safe
traveling at night.Properties within the District also benefit from the proper functioning
of the District's traffic signal system.Proper operation of the street light and traffic
signal systems is imperative to public convenience,orderly traffic flow,enhanced
congestion management and safety.Improved security,fuel conservation,protection of
property from crime and vandalism,and reduction of traffic accidents,are special and
direct benefits to all properties within the City;lighting benefits are directly related to
public safety and property protection and therefore increase desirability and property
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values.The City costs to administer the improvements are also considered a benefit to
all properties.
•The City maintains trees and miscellaneous shrubbery throughout the City.The trees
and shrubbery are located within the public street and sidewalk rights-of-way,including
in medians and parkways.These trees and shrubbery provide an aesthetically pleasing
environment,shade,beautification,and according to some authorities,air purification
and sound attenuation.Weed abatement along public ways is necessary to eliminate
fire hazards and unsightly conditions.These positive attributes increase the desirability
of all properties throughout the City.
Th~re are two types of benefits:Citywide Benefits and Local Benefits.
A.CITYWIDE BENEFITS
Citywide Benefits represent the special benefits received by each and every parcel
within the District from the improvements,and the associated costs of these benefits
are spread equally,based on Equivalent Dwelling Units,to all parcels within the
District.
Benefits which enhance the desirability and value of all properties within the District
include weed abatement,maintenance of street trees,medians,traffic signals and
safety lighting,and street lighting on the major thoroughfares,which are the main
travel ways of the City.The costs of the City to administer these programs are also
considered a Citywide Benefit.
B.LOCAL BENEFITS
Local Benefits represent the special benefits conferred by localized improvements to
parcels within the area surrounding the improvements.The associated costs of these
benefits are spread equally over the local area,based on Equivalent Dwelling Units.
Local Benefits include the operation,servicing and maintenance of the Rue Beaupre
median,Alta Vista median (formerly Landscape and Open-space Maintenance District
No.1)and Ocean Terrace median and street lights (formerly Landscape and Open-
space Maintenance District No.2).These facilities serve only properties within
localized areas.
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Local Benefits also include the operation,servicing and maintenance of street lights
which were previously maintained by the County of Los Angeles,which serve the
properties adjacent to them.
C.ZONES OF BENEFIT
A system of zones has been developed to identify the specific benefit each parcel
receives.Those zones are as follows:
Zone A.Citywide Benefits,Only
These parcels receive only Citywide benefits.
Zone B.Rue Beaupre
These parcels receive the local benefits of the Rue Beaupre median,as well
as the Citywide benefits.
Zone C.Clovercliff Park
The maintenance of Clovercliff Park is no longer financed through this
District;therefore,these parcels receive only the Citywide benefits.
Zone D.Vanderlip Park
The maintenance of Vanderlip Park is no longer financed through this
District;therefore,these parcels receive only the Citywide benefits.
Zone E.Alta Vista (Formerly Landscape and Open-space Maintenance District
No.1)
These parcels receive the local benefits of the Alta Vista median,as well as
the Citywide benefits.
Zone F.Ocean Terrace (Formerly Landscape and Open-space Maintenance
District No.2)
These parcels receive the local benefits of the Ocean Terrace median and
street lights,as well as the Citywide benefits.
Zone G.Miraleste Landscaping and Lighting District
These parcels are included in an existing landscape and lighting maintenance
district under the authority of the Miraleste Park District that maintains the
medians in the major thoroughfares and the weed abatement for the area that
would otherwise be maintained by the City.This area,therefore,benefits only
from the street light I traffic signal system maintenance,street tree
maintenance and administration for this District.
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Zone L.Street Lighting Overlay Zone
These parcels receive the local benefit from the street lighting system
formerly maintained by the County.This zone overlaps several of the zones
above;therefore the parcels within this zone receive this benefit in addition
to the benefits received from other respective zones.
D.SUB-ZONES
A system of sub-zones has been developed to classify the different land use types in
the City.Those sub-zones are as follows:
O.Exempt
1.Single Family Residential Parcels
2.Multi-Family Residential Parcels
3.Non-Residential Parcels
4.Utilities 1
5.Vacant Residential Parcels
6.Vacant Non-Residential Parcels
7.Vacant Moratorium Parcels
IV.INVENTORY OF PARCELS
The following information was obtained from the Los Angeles County Assessor's Roll,
Assessor's Parcel Maps,and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Department.
Dwelling
Land Use Parcels Units Acres EDUs
0.Exempt 308
1.Single Family Residential Parcels 13,083 13,083 13,083.00
2.Multi-Family Residential Parcels 1,611 2,942 2,206.50
3.Non-Residential Parcels 86 340.73 710.93
4.Utilities 14 21.66 64.74
5.Vacant Residential Parcels 169 42.25
6.Vacant Non-Residential Parcels 35 279.84 151.15
7.Vacant Moratorium Parcels 151 629.86 83.49
TOTALS:15,457 16,025 1,272.09 16,342.06
Utilities are assessed through the Board of Equalization and those parcels are not included in the
Assessment Roll submitted to the County,but are listed separately.
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Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District
The distribution of EDUs per Zone is as follows:
Zone EDU
A 14,268.50
B 539.00
C 551.00
D 473.50
E 51.25
F 75.50
G 383.31
Total:16,342.06
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BUDGET APPORTIONMENT TO ZONES
Citywide improvements (Zones A,B,C,0,E,F and G)
Traffic Signals and Safety Lighting $0
Street Trees $210,000
Adminstrative Costs and Overhead $90,306
Reserves $0
Interest ($160)
Beginning Fund Balance -7/1/2012 (positive)($78,417)
City Contribution ($160,119)
Subtotal:$61,610
Citywide improvements except Miraleste (Zones A,B,C,0,E,and F)
Weed Abatement $15,000
Medians $321,960
City Contribution ($143,061)
Subtotal:$193,899
Rue Beaupre Medians (Zone B)$535
Alta Vista Medians (Zone E)$865
Ocean Terrace Medians and Lights (Zone F)$1,919
Total:$258,828
The following page provides a table that shows the summary of the annual assessments for
each of the Zones of Benefit.
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Rancho Palos Verdes
Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District
SUMMARY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS PER EDU
Categories of Benefit
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Category &Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Asmt Rate
Budget A B C D E F G $/EDU
Citywide lighting,street trees,
and administrative costs X X X X X X X $3.77 *
$61,610
Citywide weed abatement
&medians X X X X X X $12.15
$193,899
Rue Beaupre Medians X $0.99
$535
Alta Vista X $16.88
$865
Ocean Terrace X $25.41
$1,919
Total 2012·13 Assessment $15.92 $16.91 $15.92 $15.92 $32.80 $41.33 $3.77withCredit($/EDU)
Total Max.Asmt $20.38 $21.37 $20.38 $20.38 $37.26 $45.79 $8.23withoutCredit($/EDU)
•The maximum Citywide lighting,street trees and administrative costs assessment rate is $8.23 per EDU.
This Maximum Rate is reduced by the Traffic Signal Costs that are temporarily transferred into the 1911 Act funds.
Total 2011-12 Assessment $15.92 $16.91 $15.92 $15.92 $32.80 $41.33 $3.77withCredit($/EDU)
Total 2010-11 Assessment $15.92 $16.91 $15.92 $15.92 $32.80 $41.33 $3.77withCredit($/EDU)
Total 2009-10 Assessment $15.92 $16.91 $15.92 $15.92 $32.80 $41.33 $3.77withCredit($/EDU)
Total 2008-09 Assessment $15.92 $16.91 $15.92 $15.92 $32.80 $41.33 $3.77withCredit($/EDU)
Total 2007-08 Assessment $15.92 $16.91 $15.92 $15.92 $32.80 $41.33 $3.77withCredit($/EDU)
Total 2006-07 Assessment $15.92 $16.91 $15.92 $15.92 $32.80 $41.33 $3.77withCredit($/EDU)
Total 2005-06 Assessment $15.92 $16.91 $15.92 $15.92 $32.80 $41.33 $3.77withCredit($/EDU)
Total 2004-05 Assessment ($/EDU)$20.38 $21.37 $20.38 $20.38 $37.26 $45.79 $8.23
An "X"in the table above indicates the category of benefit that is included in each Zone.The total
assessment per zone is the sum of the assessments for each of the categories.
Zone L -Street Lighting Overlay Zone.Because of the large reserve fund in the 1911 Act
Lighting Maintenance District formerly administered by the County,those properties receiving a
direct local benefit from this street lighting system will not be assessed for FY 2012-13.
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PARTE
PROPERTY OWNER LIST
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A list of names and addresses of the owners of all parcels within this District is shown on the
last equalized Property Tax Roll of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles,which by
reference is hereby made a part of this report.This list is keyed to the Assessor's Parcel
Numbers as shown on the Assessment Roll on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
PARTF
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District are coterminous with the boundaries of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes.A diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District,the boundaries of any zones
within the District,and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District
has been submitted to the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,and is
incorporated herein by reference.The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the
District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Assessor of the County of Los
Angeles for Fiscal Year 2012-13.The Assessor's maps and records are incorporated by
reference herein and made part of this report.
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RESOLUTION NO.2012-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CONFIRMING A
DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2012-2013 FISCAL YEAR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ACT OF 1972,PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE
CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES HEREBY
FINDS,DETERMINES,RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Pursuant to prior resolutions,the City Council of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes initiated proceedings and declared its intention to levy an assessment
against the assessable lots and parcels of property within an existing assessment
district designated "Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District"(the
"District")pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,Part 2
of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section
22500)(the "Act")for the fiscal year commencing July 1,2012 and ending June 30,
2013,and ordered Harris &Associates (the "Assessment Engineer")to prepare and file.
a written report in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 1 of the Act (the "Engineer's
Report").The City Council,by prior resolution,approved such Engineer's Report.
Section 2.The City Council hereby applies $113,000 of the 1911 Act Lighting
Maintenance District fund balance to the costs and expenses of operating,maintaining
and servicing traffic signals and safety lighting,and determines to maintain a credit of
$4.46 per EDU against the assessment rate for each assessable lot or parcel in the
District.Such application of the fund balance is temporary and may be discontinued in
any subsequent fiscal year.In such event,the credit of $4.46 per EDU may be
discontinued with the assessments apportioned to each assessable lot or parcel in the
District restored to amounts not in excess of the assessment rates for fiscal year 2004-
05.The City Council hereby finds and determines that the foregoing application of the
fund balance will be just and equitable and in the public interest.
Section 3.Following notice duly given in accordance with law,the City Council
has held a full and fair public hearing regarding the Engineer's Report and the levy and
collection of the proposed assessment within the District for fiscal year 2012-13 to pay
for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in the Engineer's Report
pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Act.All interested persons were afforded
the opportunity to hear and be heard regarding protests and objections to the levy and
collection of the proposed assessment against lots or parcels of property within the
District.The City Council considered all oral and written statements,protests and
communications made or filed by interested persons.
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Section 4.Based upon its review of the Engineer's Report and other reports and
information,the City Council hereby finds and determines that (i)the land within the
District will be benefitted by the improvements described in the Engineer's Report,(ii)
the District includes all of the lands so benefitted,and (iii)the net amount to be
assessed upon the lands within the Districtfor the 2012-13 fiscal year in accordance
with the Engineer's Report is apportioned by a formula and method which fairly
distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the
estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.
Any and all oral and written protests and objections are hereby overruled by the City
Council.
Section 5.The City Council declares that the diagram and assessment in the
Engineer's Report are hereby confirmed as filed.
Section 6.The City Council hereby orders the improvements described in the
Engineer's Report to be made.
Section 7.The assessment is in compliance with the provisions of the Act and
the City Council has complied with all laws pertaining to the levy of an annual
assessment pursuant to the Act.
Section 8.The assessment is levied without regard to property valuation.
Section 9.Public property owned by any public agency and in use in the
performance of a public function which is included within the boundaries of the District
shall not be subject to assessment to be made under these proceedings to pay for any
of the costs and expenses of the improvements.
Section 10.The assessment is levied for the purpose of paying the costs and
expenses of the improvements described in the Engineer's Report for fiscal year 2012-
13.
Section 11.The improvements described in the Engineer's Report shall be
performed pursuant to law.
Section 12.The County Auditor of Los Angeles County shall enter on the County
Assessment Roll opposite each lot or parcel of land the amount of the assessment and
such assessments shall then be collected at the same time and in the same manner as
the County taxes are collected.After collection by the County,the net amount of the
assessments shall be paid to the City Treasurer.
Section 13.The City Treasurer shall deposit all moneys representing
assessments collected by the County to the credit of a special fund known as
Improvement Fund,Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District.
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Section 14.The adoption of this Resolution constitutes the levy of an
assessment against the lots and parcels of land in the District for the fiscal year
commencing July 1,2012 and ending June 30,2013.
Section 15.The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file the diagram
and assessment,or a certified copy of the diagram and assessment,with the County
Auditor,together with a certified copy of this Resolution upon its adoption.
Section 16.A certified copy of the assessment and diagram shall be filed in the
Department of Public Works,with a duplicate copy on file in the office of the City Clerk
and open for public inspection.
PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June,2012.
______________Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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State of California )
County of Los Angeles )ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I,CARLA MORREALE,City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,hereby certify
that the above Resolution No.2012 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the
said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on June 19,2012.
City Clerk
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
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