HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-10 - RESOLUTIONS - APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF (2)RESOLUTION NO. 18-61
' JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE
OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY KNOWN AS ANNEXATION 2018-04 (PLUM CANYON, SKYLINE
RANCH, NORTH SAND CANYON) TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
WITHDRAWAL FROM COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1687,
EXCLUSION FROM COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA -1, UNINCORPORATED
ZONE, DETACHMENT FROM COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 5, WITHDRAWAL
FROM THE LA COUNTY LIBRARY, ANNEXATION TO SANTA CLARITA
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, TRANSFER OF DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR PLUM CANYON AND SKYLINE RANCH AND RELATED
ASSESSMENTS, AND CONVEYANCE, ACCEPTANCE AND RETENTION OF
CERTAIN PARKS, OPEN SPACE, STORM DRAINS, STREET, SEWER, SEWER
PUMP STATION, AND WATER QUALITY FACILITY INTERESTS
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita initiated proceedings with the
Local Agency Formation Commission for Los Angeles County (LAFCO) for the
annexation of territory identified as Annexation 2018-04 to the City of Santa Clarita; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 99 of the California Revenue and Taxation
Code, for specified jurisdictional changes, the governing bodies of affected agencies
' shall negotiate and determine the amount of property tax revenue to be exchanged
between the affected agencies; and
WHEREAS, the area proposed for annexation is identified as Annexation
2018-04 and consists of approximately 3,118 acres of unincorporated territory known as
"Plum Canyon, Skyline Ranch, North Sand Canyon" generally located south of Vasquez
Canyon Road between Sand Canyon Road and Golden Valley Road; and
WHEREAS, the area is located within the boundaries of County Lighting
Maintenance District 1687; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita hereby agrees to the withdrawal of the
proposed annexation territory from County Lighting Maintenance District 1687 and
annexation to Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; and
WHEREAS, upon annexation of the proposed area to the City of Santa Clarita,
the territory shall be withdrawn from County Lighting Maintenance District 1687 and
annexed to Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the annexation area is also located within County Lighting District
LLA -1, Unincorporated Zone; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the area proposed for annexation to the City of Santa
Clarita is also expected to be annexed to County Landscape Maintenance District 1 as
Zone 2A (Skyline Ranch) to provide for the levy of assessments commencing in Fiscal
Year 2019-2020, in order to fund landscape maintenance activities benefiting properties
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being assessed. The public hearing to approve said annexation and ordering the
imposition of assessments is scheduled for September 25, 2018.
WHEREAS, to the extent that the Board of Supervisors approves the annexation
of territory to County Landscape Maintenance District 1 as Zone 2A (Skyline Ranch),
the City of Santa Clarita hereby agrees to the withdrawal such territory from County
Landscape Maintenance District 1 and annexation to the Santa Clarita Landscaping and
Lighting District, as Zone T2A; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22613 of the California Streets and Highways
Code, whenever any territory of a landscaping or lighting district is included within a city
by annexation or incorporation, that territory is thereby excluded from the assessment
district; and
WHEREAS, upon annexation of the proposed area to the City of Santa Clarita,
the territory will be automatically excluded from County Lighting District LLA -1,
Unincorporated Zone and County Landscape Maintenance District 1; and
WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2011, the City of Santa Clarita has withdrawn from
the LA County Library, and therefore, all unincorporated territory annexed to the City of
Santa Clarita after that date will also be withdrawn from the LA County Library. '
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes two benefit assessment areas,
Drainage Benefit Assessment Area (DBAA) No. 24 and DBAA No. 33.
WHEREAS, DBAA No. 24 was established for the purpose of collecting annual
assessments from parcels located in Plum Canyon, to pay for the operation and
maintenance of a subsurface drainage system consisting of collection subdrains and
monitoring/dewatering wells with appurtenant pumping equipment (Plum Canyon
Drainage Improvements), serving the parcels in subdivision tract nos. 31158, 37081,
44966, 46268, 46269 and 46270.
WHEREAS, DBAA No. 33 was established for the purpose of collecting annual
assessments from parcels located in Skyline Ranch, to pay for the operation and
maintenance of a runoff treatment system consisting of Continuous Deflective
Separation units and catch basin filters (Skyline Ranch Runoff Treatment
Improvements), serving the parcels in subdivision tract no. 60922.
WHEREAS, construction of the Skyline Ranch Runoff Treatment Improvements
have not been completed as of the date of this joint resolution, but their completion is
required pursuant to a subdivision improvement agreement and secured by
performance bonds.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes tracts nos. 46018-11 and 60922 where I certain parks are planned to be constructed, but are not yet completed, and are
currently subject to park development agreements and related securities.
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WHEREAS, if any such park remains incomplete as of the effective date of
Annexation 2018-04, the County and City intend to assign the associated park
development agreement and any related security for such park from the County to the
City; alternatively, if any park is complete as of the effective date of Annexation No.
2018-04, the County and City intend to convey the associated park development
agreement and any related security for such park from the County to the City.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes the Plum Canyon (Tract No. 46018-11)
open space easement, which the County and City agree shall be conveyed, along with
its associated terms, conditions, and maintenance, from the County to the City.
WHEREAS, the County intends, and the City agrees, that the County shall retain
all County dedicated and proposed -to -be -dedicated trails, trailheads, and maintenance
associated therewith.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes storm drains, street, sewer, sewer
pump station, and water quality facilities in the Plum Canyon (Tract No. 46018-11),
Skyline (Tract No. 60922), and North Sand Canyon subdivisions in various stages of
completion, ranging from initial planning to constructed, which the County intends, and
' the City agrees, shall be transferred or assigned as provided in this resolution.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes the Skyline (Tract No. 60922)
subdivision, the maps for which the County and City agree shall be reviewed and
approved as provided in this resolution.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes certain open space dedicated to the
County which the County agrees to convey, and the City shall accept, as provided in
this resolution.
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, as
governing body of the County and the County of Los Angeles Road District No. 5,
County Lighting Maintenance District 1687, County Lighting District LLA -1,
Unincorporated Zone, County Landscape Maintenance District 1, and the LA County
Library, and the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, have determined the amount of
property tax revenue to be exchanged between their respective agencies as a result of
the annexation of the unincorporated territory identified as Annexation 2018-04,
detachment from County Road District No. 5, withdrawal from County Lighting
Maintenance District 1687, annexation to Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District
No. 1, exclusion from County Lighting District LLA -1, Unincorporated Zone, and
withdrawal from the LA County Library, is as set forth below:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
' 1. The City of Santa Clarita agrees that it will bear the full responsibility for
the street lighting and lighting maintenance services in the proposed annexation area
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WHEREAS, if any such park remains incomplete as of the effective date of
Annexation 2018-04, the County and City intend to assign the associated park
development agreement and any related security for such park from the County to the
City; alternatively, if any park is complete as of the effective date of Annexation No.
2018-04, the County and City intend to convey the associated park development
agreement and any related security for such park from the County to the City.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes the Plum Canyon (Tract No. 46018-11)
open space easement, which the County and City agree shall be conveyed, along with
its associated terms, conditions, and maintenance, from the County to the City.
WHEREAS, the County intends, and the City agrees, that the County shall retain
all County dedicated and proposed -to -be -dedicated trails, trailheads, and maintenance
associated therewith.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes storm drains, street, sewer, sewer
pump station, and water quality facilities in the Plum Canyon (Tract No. 46018-11),
Skyline (Tract No. 60922), and North Sand Canyon subdivisions in various stages of
completion, ranging from initial planning to constructed, which the County intends, and
' the City agrees, shall be transferred or assigned as provided in this resolution.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes the Skyline (Tract No. 60922)
subdivision, the maps for which the County and City agree shall be reviewed and
approved as provided in this resolution.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes certain open space dedicated to the
County which the County agrees to convey, and the City shall accept, as provided in
this resolution.
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, as
governing body of the County and the County of Los Angeles Road District No. 5,
County Lighting Maintenance District 1687, County Lighting District LLA -1,
Unincorporated Zone, County Landscape Maintenance District 1, and the LA County
Library, and the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, have determined the amount of
property tax revenue to be exchanged between their respective agencies as a result of
the annexation of the unincorporated territory identified as Annexation 2018-04,
detachment from County Road District No. 5, withdrawal from County Lighting
Maintenance District 1687, annexation to Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District
No. 1, exclusion from County Lighting District LLA -1, Unincorporated Zone, and
withdrawal from the LA County Library, is as set forth below:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
' 1. The City of Santa Clarita agrees that it will bear the full responsibility for
the street lighting and lighting maintenance services in the proposed annexation area
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upon the withdrawal of the annexation territory from County Lighting Maintenance
District 1687 and exclusion of the territory from County Lighting District LLA -1,
Unincorporated Zone.
2. For the first fiscal year commencing after the effective date of Annexation
2018-04 and every fiscal year thereafter, the City of Santa Clarita shall be responsible
for the administration of Santa Clarita Landscaping and Lighting District Zone T2A,
including the collection of the annual assessments.
3. The proceedings for the annexation of territory to County Landscape
Maintenance District 1, as Zone 2A, provide that assessments to fund landscape
maintenance services will commence in Fiscal Year 2019-2020. It is anticipated that
the effective date of Annexation 2018-04 will occur before any assessments are
collected. In the event that assessments are collected before the effective date of
Annexation 2018-04, however, for the fiscal year that includes the effective date of
Annexation 2018-04, the County of Los Angeles shall transfer to the City of Santa
Clarita the assessment revenues collected from Landscape Maintenance District 1,
Zone 2A, less any amounts expended or incurred for the maintenance of landscaping in
the zone during the portion of the fiscal year before the effective date of Annexation
2018-04.
4. The negotiated exchange of property tax revenue between the I County of Los Angeles and the City of Santa Clarita, resulting from Annexation 2018-04
is approved and accepted.
5. For the fiscal year commencing in the year after the filing of the statement
of boundary change for Annexation 2018-04 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to
Government Code sections 54902 and' 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, property
tax revenue received by County Road District No. 5, attributable to Annexation 2018-04,
shall be transferred to the County of Los Angeles, and the County Road District No. 5
share.in the annexation area shall be reduced to zero.
6. For the fiscal year commencing in the year after the filing of the statement
of boundary change for Annexation 2018-04 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to
Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the
tax -sharing ratio received by County Lighting Maintenance District 1687 attributable to
Annexation 2018-04 in the annexation area shall be reduced to zero.
7. For the fiscal year commencing in the year after the filing of the statement
of boundary change for Annexation 2018-04 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to
Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, a base of Two Hundred, Seventy -Seven
Thousand, and Twenty -Five Dollars ($277,025) in property tax revenue attributable to
the LA County Library, within the territory of Annexation 2018-04, shall be transferred to
the City -Santa Clarita Library Fund, and the following ratios of annual property tax
increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Annexation 2018-04 '
territory shall be transferred from the LA County Library to the City -Santa Clarita Library
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Fund as shown below, and the LA County Librarys share in the annexation area shall
be reduced to zero.
J
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Taxm
Increment Ratio
Transfer to the
C.
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment Ratio
m
Transfer to the
C.
Tax
Rate
Aretv a
Annual Tax
Increment Ratio
Transfer to the
C. ty
01272
0.028684821
09149
0.021904362
15350
0.027305462
01273
0.022763466
10578
0.020971418
15351
0.028242821
01282
0.028684821
13380
0.021462362
15481
0.027502906
01283
0.022763466
13460
0.028242821
15563
0.027633913
02468
0.027440086
13462
0.022255936
15564
0.027631956
06811
0.028592058
13655
0.020937552
15763
0.027490495
06812
0.027350522
13888
0.027305462
15764
0.027490495
06813
0.021843468
14166
0.027633913
16305
0.027490495
08726
0.028078293
14454
0.027502906
16307
0.021815682
08760
0.022697936
14455
0.021825531
16308
0.027490495
08790
0.022697936
14477
0.027616598
16311
0.026859066
091271
0.021450968
14720
0.027490495
16312
0.026947021
1091281
0.027350522
14821
0.021815682
8. For the fiscal year commencing in the year after the filing of the statement
of boundary change for Annexation 2018-04 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to
Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, Five
Hundred, Twenty -Two Thousand, Seven Hundred, and Eighteen Dollars ($522,718) in
base property tax revenue shall be transferred from the County of Los Angeles to the
City of Santa Clarita.
9. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of
boundary change for Annexation 2018-04 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to
Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the
following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax
Rate Area in the Annexation 2018-04 territory shall be transferred from the County of
Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita as shown below and the County's share shall
be reduced accordingly:
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Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment Ratio
Transfer to the
C.ty
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment Ratio
Transfer to the
C.ty
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment Ratio
Transfer to the
C. ty
01272
0.045977444
09149
0.059234832
15350
0.048430954
01273
0.058173765
10578
0.059289998
15351
0.047795715
01282
0.045977444
13380
0.065452285
15481
0.047892660
01283
0.058173765
13460
0.047795715
15563
0.047795716
02468
0.044876740
13462
0.067317266
15564
0.047794528
06811
0.053999182
13655
0.065260092
15763
0.047870556
06812
0.044798904
13888
0.048430954
15764
0.047870556
06813
0.059315216
14166
0.047795716
16305
0.047870556
08726
0.053007275
14454
0.047892662
16307
0.060568759
08760
0.068535265
14455
0.060596735
16308
0.047870556
08790
0.054775635
14477
0.047770143
16311
0.043414346
09127
0.057481736
14720
0.047870556
16312
0.049598311
09128
0.044798904
1 14821
0.060568759
10. The City of Santa Cladta agrees that it will bear the full responsibility for
the operation and maintenance of the Plum Canyon Drainage Improvements from and .
after the effective date of Annexation 2018-04.
11. For the fiscal year that includes the effective date of Annexation 2018-04,
the County of Los Angeles shall transfer to the City of Santa Clarita a prorated share of
the assessment revenues collected from DBAA No. 24, calculated based on the number
of days in the fiscal year remaining after the effective date of Annexation 2018-04.
12. For the first fiscal year commencing after the effective date of Annexation
2018-04, and every fiscal year thereafter, the City of Santa Clarita shall be responsible
for the administration of DBAA No. 24, including the collection of the annual
assessments.
13. The City of Santa Clarita agrees that upon completion of the Skyline
Ranch Runoff Treatment Improvements, as evidenced by written notice from the County
of Los Angeles, the City will bear the full responsibility for the operation and
maintenance of the Skyline Ranch Runoff Treatment Improvements.
14. For the first fiscal year commencing after the completion of the Skyline
Ranch Runoff Treatment Improvements, as evidenced by written notice from the County
of Los Angeles, and every fiscal year thereafter, the City of Santa Clarita shall be
responsible for the administration of DBAA No. 33, including the collection of the annual
assessments.
15. The County shall have the authority to assign, and the City shall accept '
the assignment of, the Park Development Agreements and related security for the Plum
Canyon (Tract No. 46018-11) and Skyline (Tract No. 60922) parks ("Quimby Parks"), in
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the event the Quimby Parks are not be completed and accepted by the County by the
effective date of Annexation 2018-04. Such assignment may be effective on or after the
effective date of Annexation 2018-04, at the sole discretion of the County. Should any
of the Quimby Parks be completed and accepted by the County on or before the
effective date of Annexation 2018-04, the County shall convey, and the City shall
accept, any said Quimby Park. Upon any assignment or conveyance, a Quimby Park
would become a City facility upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Park
Development Agreement or conveyance instrument, respectively, and the City shall
maintain the Quimby Park therewith.
16. Upon the effective date of Annexation 2018-04, or soon thereafter, the
County shall convey the open space easement ("Easement") for Plum Canyon (Tract
No. 46018-11) pursuant to Government Code section 25526.6 and the Easement terms
and conditions, and City shall accept said Easement and its associated terms,
conditions, and maintenance associated therewith.
17. Upon the effective date of Annexation 2018-04, the County shall retain all
its dedicated and proposed to be dedicated trails, trailheads, and the maintenance
associated therewith.
18. Storm Drains, for Plum Canyon (Tract No. 46018-11), Skyline (Tract No.
' 60922), and North Sand Canyon (collectively "Subdivisions"), already constructed and
transferred to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) upon the date of
annexation shall remain with LAFCD.
19. Storm Drains, for the Subdivisions, already constructed, accepted by the
County, and with the intent of transferring to LACFCD but not yet transferred, upon the
date of annexation, shall be transferred by the County to LACFCD.
20. Storm Drains, for the Subdivisions, already constructed, not yet accepted
by the County, and with the intent of transferring to LACFCD, upon the date of
annexation, shall continue to require approval and acceptance by the County. Upon the
County's acceptance of the Storm Drains, the County shall then transfer those Storm
Drains to LACFCD. Notwithstanding, the County shall have the authority to assign, and
the City shall accept the assignment of the Multiple Agreements and related security for
the Subdivisions' Storm Drains. The City would then assume the approval and
acceptance responsibilities of those Storm Drains.
21. Storm drain plans, for the Subdivisions, that have been reviewed,
approved, bonded by and with the County, and with the intent of transferring to
LACFCD, upon the date of annexation, shall continue to require approval and
acceptance by the County. Upon the County's acceptance of the Storm Drains, the
County shall then transfer those Storm Drains to LACFCD. Notwithstanding, the County
' shall have the authority to assign, and the City shall accept the assignment of the
Multiple Agreements and related security for the Subdivisions' Storm Drains. The City
would then assume the approval and acceptance responsibilities of those Storm Drains.
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22. Storm drains plans, for the Subdivisions, not reviewed, approved, bonded
by and with the County, and with the intent of transferring to LACFCD, upon the date of
annexation, shall be reviewed and approved by the County. However, the City shall
have final approval and be required to sign and accept the Storm Drains upon final
approval. Notwithstanding, the County shall have the authority to assign, and the City
shall accept the assignment of the Multiple Agreements and related security for the
Subdivisions' Storm Drains. The City would then assume the approval and acceptance
responsibilities of those Storm Drains.
23. The street, sewer, sewer pump station, and water quality facilities
("Facilities"), for Plum Canyon (Tract No. 46018-11), Skyline (Tract No. 60922), and
North Sand Canyon (collectively "Subdivisions"), already constructed and accepted by
the County upon the date of annexation shall transfer to the City.
24. Facilities, for the Subdivisions, that have been cleared for construction or
started construction but not accepted by the County, upon the date of annexation, shall
continue to require construction inspection by the County. However, the City shall have
final approval and be required to accept the Facilities upon final approval.
Notwithstanding, the County shall have the authority to assign, and the City shall accept
the assignment of the Multiple Agreements and related security for the Subdivisions'
Facilities. The City would then assume all further approval and acceptance
responsibilities of those Facilities. '
25. Facilities, for the Subdivisions, that have not been cleared for construction
but have involved County review, upon the date of annexation, shall continue to require
review by the County for the County review fees paid thus far. However, the City shall,
after County review fees have been exhausted, collect any necessary additional review
fees, perform the remaining reviews, and have final review and approval of the plans,
and be required to permit, inspect, and accept the Facilities upon final approval.
Notwithstanding, the County shall have the authority to assign, and the City shall accept
the assignment of the Multiple Agreements and related security for the Subdivisions'
Facilities. The City would then assume all further approval and acceptance
responsibilities of those Facilities.
26. Upon the effective date of annexation, the County shall continue to review
the remaining Skyline maps until the paid County review fees have been exhausted.
However, the City shall, after County review fees have been exhausted, collect any
necessary additional review fees, perform the remaining reviews, and have final review
and approval of the maps and be required to accept the Final Maps upon final
approval.
27. Upon the effective date of annexation or soon thereafter, the County shall
convey any open space land dedicated to the County pursuant to condition 25 of the
Skyline Tentative Tract Map, and the City shall accept any land and the maintenance I associated therewith.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of July
2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Miranda, Smyth ABSENT: None
McLean, Kellar,
Weste
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
mayor
City of Santa Clarita, California
ATTEST:
City Clerl,
City of Santa Clarita
(Signed in Counterpart)
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The foregoing resolution was on the i 0th day of July ,
2018, adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and ex officio
the governing body of all other special assessment and taxing districts, agencies and
authorities for which said Board so acts.
CELIA ZAVALA, Acting Executive Officer
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Los Angeles
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARY C. WICKHAM
County Counsel
By
Deputy
/
/ 1
(Signed in Counterpart)
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