HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-11 - AGENDA REPORTS - FY 2019-20 ANNUAL LEVY OF ASMTS FOR SD. (2)Agenda Item: 12
DATE: June 11, 2019
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Kevin Tonoian
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Adopt resolutions initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal
Year 2019-20 for the Landscape and Lighting District, Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas,
and the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District.
2. Adopt resolutions declaring the City's intention to levy assessments, preliminarily approve
Engineer's Reports for the Special Districts, and set a public hearing for June 25, 2019.
3. Adopt the annual report for the Tourism Marketing District and a resolution of intent to
continue a business improvement area in the City of Santa Clarita, designated as the Tourism
Marketing District, and set a public hearing for June 25, 2019.
BACKGROUND
This required procedural matter orders, approves, and sets the public hearing for the annual levy
of the following special districts:
1. Landscape and Lighting District (LLD)
2. Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas (DBAA) 3, 6, 8, 19, 20, 22, 24, 33, 2008-1, 2008-2,
2013-1, 2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-01 and 2017-02
3. Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District (GVROSMD)
4. Tourism Marketing District (TMD)
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The City of Santa Clarita (City), under the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (1972 Act), and the
provisions of the California Constitution Article XIII D enacted by Proposition 218
(Constitution), annually levies and collects special assessments for the Santa Clarita Landscape
and Lighting District (District).
Collectively, the District incorporates Street Light Maintenance Zones A and B and Landscape
Maintenance District (LMD) Zones 1, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,
22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 2008-1, T2, T2A, T3, T313, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T17,
T20, T23, T23 -A, T23-13, T29, T31, T33, T44, T46, T47, T48, T51, T52, T62, T65, T65 -A, T65 -
B, T67, T68, T69, T71, T77, and Tl.
The attached resolutions relate to the preliminary Engineer's Reports for the City's special
districts prepared by Willdan Financial Services for approval by the City Council. These special
districts include the LLD, the DBAA, the GVROSMD, as well as the Santa Clarita TMD.
This action also schedules a public hearing to consider the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 assessment
rates recommended for these special districts. If approved, the public hearing ordering the
FY 2019-20 levies will be scheduled for the June 25, 2019, City Council meeting.
Descriptions of the City's special districts are provided below.
Landscape and Lighting District (LMD Zone Maintenance)
The City contains 60 financially independent LMD zones, primarily administered through
contracts, which encompass over 2,000 acres of landscape areas including landscaped slopes and
parkways, side -panels, numerous monument signs, and more than 20 miles of paseos. The City
also maintains area -wide amenities located throughout Santa Clarita including 47 linear miles of
landscaped medians, park facilities, and approximately 65,000 street trees located within the
public right-of-way.
Each of the 60 LMD zones encompasses a set of landscape and ornamental improvements,
managed by the City's Neighborhood Services Department, that provide special benefit to
individual properties located within the boundary of that zone. More than 50,000 homes and
businesses, located within one or more LMD zones, financially contribute to supporting these
amenities by way of a special assessment appearing on their consolidated annual property tax
bill.
In zones where parcel owners have authorized assessment rate escalators, the maximum annual
assessment rate adjusts automatically every year by an amount equal to the annual Consumer
Price Index (CPI) for the month of December. Independent of these escalators, the City Council
maintains the discretion to levy assessment rates up to, or less than, the maximum assessment
rate, with all levies ultimately approved as part of a noticed public hearing.
For FY 2019-20, the CPI increase as of December 2018 is 3.24 percent. CPI escalators allow the
City to maintain and provide a consistent level of landscape service to each LMD zone, as
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maintenance costs increase from year to year. CPI escalators allow the City to be responsive to
requests identified by the community for new projects and maintain adequate funds to support
future capital reserve needs.
The City takes a conservative fiscal approach to the management of its LMD zones, having
implemented many cost-saving measures and aggressively rebidding landscape contracts to
ensure operational costs remain competitive. For FY 2019-20, staff is recommending the City
Council levy less than the maximum allowable rate for 62 percent (37 of 60) of the City's LMD
zones.
In instances where individual zones do not meet their financial operational and reserve goals,
staff is recommending levying the maximum assessment rate.
As is our annual practice, attached is a sheet entitled `LMD Rate History' that shows for each
LMD zone the following: the rate levied for each of the past five fiscal years; the recommended
rate for FY 2019-20; the maximum rate authorized for FY 2019-20; the change in the
recommended rate for FY 2019-20 compared to the rate levied for FY 2018-19; and, the
recommended rate for FY 2019-20 compared to the maximum rate authorized for FY 2019-20.
Every LMD zone encompasses annual operating expenditures that include contractual landscape
maintenance, water, electrical utilities, plant replacements, administration, scheduled and
unanticipated repairs, and monitoring services. On average, contractual maintenance for a typical
landscape zone represents 26.5 percent of the total annual operational cost. A typical
maintenance contract term is two years with three incremental renewal options.
Finally, the City will continue removing all remaining turf from older medians, replacing it with
low -water -use plants. This effort commenced with the removal and replacement of all turf in the
median along Valencia Boulevard, Orchard Village Road, and Magic Mountain Parkway over
the past three years. Pending work includes refurbishment of medians along two segments of Via
Princessa between Oak Ridge Drive and Claibourne Lane, and Weyerhauser Way and Sierra
Highway. Work in the final section of Soledad Canyon Road, between Mammoth Lane and
Shadow Pines is also pending. Staff anticipates completion of all three areas by the fall of 2019.
Landscape and Lighting District (Streetlight Maintenance)
The Streetlight Maintenance District supports operations and maintenance of the City's
streetlights and traffic signals. The California Public Utilities Commission formally approved the
sale of the streetlight system in May 2018. In February 2019, the City assumed ownership of the
first 6,335 streetlights from Southern California Edison (Edison).
To date, the City has acquired 65 percent of the streetlight system and converted more than 7,000
lights to light -emitting diode (LED) fixtures. Staff anticipates acquiring and converting 90
percent of all streetlight system by the end of this calendar year. Upon assuming full ownership,
staff projects net operational savings of approximately $30 million during the first 30 years of
ownership.
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Forecasted streetlight savings during FY 2019-20 will be limited as there is an eight to nine-
month lag period between installing LED fixtures and savings being reflected on Edison's
invoices. To illustrate this lag, while the City converted our 960 intersection lights to LED
fixtures between October and December of 2018, retroactive and ongoing operational savings
will not appear on Edison's invoices until July 2019.
As the City will not realize a full budget year of streetlight operational savings until FY 2020-21,
staff has taken a conservative approach to preparing the Streetlight Maintenance District budget
for the coming fiscal year. Staff recommends a static operational budget, inclusive of $3.045
million in projected Edison -related utility costs, and no increase to the current SMD
assessment rates.
The assessment for parcels located in Zone B will not increase by the change in CPI and will
remain at a rate of $81.71. Parcels located in Zone A do not include a CPI escalator and will
remain at a rate of $12.38. In FY 2019-20, the Streetlight District will continue to operate in a
deficit and require subsidy of $1,455,006 in offsetting Ad Valorem revenues.
Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas
The City is responsible for administering 15 DBAAs. Each DBAA benefits properties by
preventing groundwater from rising and channeling surface or sub -surface water to drainage
areas. This operation includes the use and management of multiple pump stations, hydro -augers,
monitoring and observation wells, terrace drains, and swale drains. For FY 2019-20, staff
recommends the City Council adjust the maximum allowable rate by the change in CPI of 3.24
percent for 11 of the City's 15 DBAAs (see attached DBAA Rate Sheet).
Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District
As a condition of project approval, the City Council required the Golden Valley Ranch
development to create an open space maintenance district. The GVROSMD is comprised of 920
acres of natural and undeveloped land and administered by the City through contracts for park
ranger services. This assessment also supports trail maintenance and open -space management
within the boundaries of this District.
For FY 2019-20, staff recommends the City Council levy the maximum allowable rate of
$176.87 for single-family residential units and $70.41 for single-family condominium units,
inclusive of the 3.24 percent change in CPI, for the GVROSMD.
Tourism Marketing District
As part of the 21 -Point Business Plan for Progress, the City Council established the TMD. Local
hotels participating in the District pay a charge of two percent of total room rents charged and
received from transient hotel guests who do not make the hotel their principal place of residence.
The TMD generates funds to market the City as a tourism destination and attract high quality,
high -economic impact events to Santa Clarita.
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The TMD is authorized by the Parking and Business Area Law of 1989 (Section 36500 et. seq.
of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California). The state code permits the City to
levy assessments on businesses within a business improvement area and to use such proceeds for
the benefit of the businesses within said area.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other direction as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund associated with these actions. The City Council
previously approved funding to support preparation of the attached Engineer's Reports during
adoption of the FY 2018-19 Annual Budget.
ATTACHMENTS
FY 1920 LLD Intent Resolution
FY 1920 DBAA Intent Resolution
FY 1920 GVROSMD Intent Resolution
FY 1920 TMD Intent Resolution
FY 1920 LLD Initiate Resolution
FY 1920 DBAA Initiate Resolution
FY 1920 GVROSMD Initiate Resolution
FY 1920 LMD Recommended Rate Table
FY 1920 DBAA Recommended Rate Table
FY 1920 LLD Engineer's Report (Available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
FY 1920 DBAA Engineer's Report (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
FY 1920 GVROSMD Engineer's Report (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
TMD Annual Report (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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RESOLUTION 19 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION
TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20, AND APPOINTING
A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THESE MATTERS
WHEREAS, the City Council of Santa Clarita, California (City Council), pursuant to the
provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, being Division 15 of the Streets and
Highways Code of the State of California (Act), did by previous resolution, initiate proceedings
calling for the preparation and filing of the annual Engineer's Report for the Santa Clarita
Landscape and Lighting District inclusive of Streetlighting Zones A and B, and Landscaping
Zones Nos. 1, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 7, 7A, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,
29, 30, 31, 2008-1, Tl, T2, T213, T3, T313, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T17, T20, T23-1, T23-2, T23-13,
T29, T31, T31-1, T31 -IA, T31-2, T33, T44, T46, T47, T48, T51, T52, T62, T65, T65 -A, T65-13,
T67, and T71, (District) and the levy and collection of assessments within the District for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2019-20, for the purposes provided therefore in the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous to undertake proceedings to provide for the
annual levy of District assessments for FY 2019-20 to provide for the costs and expenses
associated with the operation, maintenance, and servicing of the improvements in the District
and zones that provide special benefits to the parcels therein; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain the improvements and facilities at a standard acceptable
to the City, the assessments within the District will need to be levied for FY 2019-20; and
WHEREAS, The designated Engineer of Work for the District, Willdan Financial
Services (Engineer), has prepared and filed with the City Clerk a preliminary Engineer's Report
(Report) concerning the installation, construction, or maintenance of any authorized
improvements under the Act, including any proposed new improvements or any substantial
changes in existing improvements, and the levy and collection of the proposed FY 2019-20
assessments for the District as required by the provisions of the Act. Pursuant to Chapter 1,
Article 4, Section 22567 of the Act, this Report contains the following:
a. Plans and specifications describing the general nature, location, and extent of the
improvements to be maintained, which incorporate the installation, replacement, construction,
maintenance, and servicing of any authorized improvements under the Act, including, but not
limited to streetlighting, traffic signals, landscape and irrigation improvements, and any facilities
which are appurtenant to any of the aforementioned, or which are necessary or convenient for the
maintenance or servicing thereof.
b. An estimate of the cost of the operation, maintenance, and servicing of the
improvements for the District for the referenced fiscal year.
c. Diagrams for the District.
d. An assessment of the estimated costs of the operation, maintenance, and servicing, of
the improvements, assessing the net amount upon all assessable lots and parcels within the
District in proportion to the special benefits received; and
WHEREAS, this City Council has examined and considered the Report, improvements,
diagrams, and assessments, and the proceedings prior thereto; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2019-20 Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been determined to be
3.24 percent calculated from the annual change in the CPI, during the preceding year ending in
December, for All Urban Consumers, and the Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim areas; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2019-20 assessments as described in the Report for the District are
not proposed to be increased above the previously approved and adopted CPI and such
assessments are adequate to maintain the facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals: That the above recitals are all true and correct.
SECTION 2. Declaration of Intention: That the public interest and convenience requires,
and it is the intention of this legislative body, to levy and collect assessments to pay the net
annual special benefit costs and expenses for the installation, replacement, construction,
maintenance, and servicing of the improvements and facilities for the above -referenced District.
No new improvements or any substantial changes in existing improvements are proposed as a
part of these proceedings.
SECTION 3. Fiscal Year: That the assessments described in the Report and proposed to
be levied as part of these proceedings will provide revenue related to the installation,
replacement, construction, maintenance, and/or servicing of any authorized improvements under
the Act as outlined in the Report for the fiscal year, commencing July 1, 2019, and ending June
30, 2020.
SECTION 4. Preliminarily Approves Report: The City Council hereby finds that the
Engineer's Report sufficiently describes the proposed improvements, estimated costs, method of
apportionment and the assessments for FY 2019-20, and the City Council hereby preliminarily
approves, passes on, and adopts the Engineer's Report as submitted to the City Council and filed
with the City Clerk. The preliminary report shall stand as the Engineer's Report for the purposes
of all subsequent proceedings pursuant to this resolution of intention.
SECTION 5. Assessments: The proposed assessments as described in the Report for FY
2019-20 are not proposed to be increased above the previously approved and adopted CPI
adjustment.
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SECTION 6. Districts Improvements: The installation, construction, or maintenance of
any authorized improvements under the Act, including, but not limited to street lighting,
landscape and irrigation improvements, and any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the
aforementioned, or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof.
SECTION 7. Public Hearing Date: The City Council hereby appoints June 25, 2019, at
6:00 p.m., in the City of Santa Clarita, California, as the time, place, and date of the public
hearing regarding the District, the Report prepared and filed in connection therewith and the levy
of assessments for FY 2019-20. At the hearing, the City Council shall hear and consider all
discussion regarding the proposed assessments as described in the Report.
SECTION 8. Notice of Public Hearing: The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk or
their authorized representative to cause Notice of the Public Hearing to be given in the manner
provided by applicable law.
SECTION 9. Adoption of Resolution: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th day of June 2019.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution 19- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 1 lth day of June 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
M
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 19 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO LEVY
ASSESSMENTS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AN ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND
APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR COMMENT (PUBLIC HEARING) ON THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA NOS. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 33, 2008-1, 2008-2,2013-1,
2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-1, AND 2017-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California (City Council), has
previously formed a special maintenance district pursuant to the terms of the Benefit Assessment
Act of 1982, Chapter 6.4 of Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the California Government Code,
commencing with Section 54703 (Act), said benefit assessment areas known and designated as
Drainage Benefit Assessment Area Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 33, 2008-1, 2008-2, 2013-1,
2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-1, and 2017-2 (Areas); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (City) is desirous to take
proceedings to provide for the annual levy of assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 to
provide for the costs and expenses necessary to pay for the maintenance of the drainage benefit
improvements in said Areas; and
WHEREAS, the assessment rate for Drainage Benefit Assessment Area Nos. 3, 20, 22,
24, 33, 2008-1, 2008-2, 2013-1, 2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-1, and 2017-2 are adequate to maintain
the facilities, and Drainage Benefit Assessment Area Nos. 6, 18, and 19 are not adequate to
maintain the facilities; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain the facilities at a standard acceptable to the City, the
assessments within the Areas will need to be levied for FY 2019-20; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 218, the Right to Vote on Taxes Act, does hereby require that if
the assessment rate is to be increased, a notice of the proposed assessment along with a ballot
shall be mailed to all owners of identified parcels within the Areas, and that the agency shall
conduct a public hearing not less than 45 days after the mailing of said notice; and
WHEREAS, the assessments for FY 2019-20 for Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas
Nos. 3, 6, 18, and 19 are not proposed to be increased from the previous year's assessments, as
the establishment of these Areas did not include a Consumer's Price Index (CPI) escalation
clause; and
WHEREAS, the assessments for FY 2019-20 for Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas
Nos. 20, 22, 24, 33, 2008-1, 2008-2, 2013-1, 2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-1, and 2017-2 are not
proposed to be increased above the approved CPI; and
WHEREAS, the CPI has been determined to be 3.24 percent calculated as the annual
change in the CPI, during the preceding year ending in December, for All Urban Consumers, for
the Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim areas; and
WHEREAS, notices and Assessment Ballots are not required if assessments are not
increased other than for the amount of the CPI; and
WHEREAS, Willdan Financial Services has prepared a preliminary Engineer's Report
(Report) generally containing the following:
a. Plans and specifications describing the general nature, location, and extent of the
improvements to be maintained.
b. An estimate of the cost of the maintenance and servicing of the improvements for the
Areas for the referenced fiscal year.
An assessment of the estimated costs of the maintenance and servicing, assessing the
net amount upon all assessable lots and parcels within the areas in proportion to the
benefits received. That upon completion of the preparation of said Report, the
original shall be filed with the City Clerk, who shall then submit the same to this
legislative body for its immediate review and consideration; and
WHEREAS, this City Council has examined and considered the Report, diagrams, and
assessments, and the proceedings prior thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals: That the above recitals are all true and correct.
SECTION 2. Declaration of Intention: That the public interest and convenience requires,
and it is the intention of this legislative body, to levy and collect assessments to pay the annual
costs and expenses for the installation, replacement, maintenance and servicing of the
improvements for the above referenced Areas. No new improvements or any substantial changes
in existing improvements or zones are proposed as a part of these proceedings.
SECTION 3. Fiscal Year: That the assessments as above authorized and levied for these
proceedings will provide revenue and relate to the fiscal year, commencing July 1, 2019, and
ending June 30, 2020.
SECTION 4. Preliminarily Approves Report: The City Council hereby finds that each
and every part of the Engineer's Report is sufficient, and the City Council hereby preliminarily
approves, passes on, and adopts the Engineer's Report as submitted to the City Council and filed
with the City Clerk. The preliminary report shall stand as the Engineer's Report for the purposes
of all subsequent proceedings pursuant to this resolution of intention.
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SECTION 5. Areas Improvements: The maintenance of drainage improvements shall
include the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance,
operation, and servicing of the improvements.
SECTION 6. Public Hearing: The City Council hereby appoints June 25, 2019, at
6:00 p.m., in the City of Santa Clarita, California, as the time, place, and date of the public
hearing on the Report. At the hearing, the City Council shall hear and consider all discussion
regarding the proposed assessment as described in the Report.
SECTION 7. Adoption of Resolution: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th day of June 2019.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution 19- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 1 lth day of June 2019, by the following vote
AYES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 19 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE CITY'S
INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS, PRELIMINARILY
APPROVING AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION
WITH THE GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH OPEN SPACE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, being
Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California (Act), the Golden Valley
Ranch Open Space Maintenance District (District) was approved by the property owners in
2004; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (City) is desirous to take
proceedings to provide for the annual levy of assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 to
provide for the costs and expenses necessary to pay for the maintenance of the improvements in
said District; and
WHEREAS, the assessment rates are adequate to maintain the facilities; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain the facilities at a standard acceptable to the City, the
assessments within the District will need to be levied for FY 2019-20; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 218, the Right to Vote on Taxes Act, does hereby require if the
assessment rate is to be increased, a notice of the proposed assessment, along with a ballot, shall
be mailed to all owners of identified parcels within the District, and the agency shall conduct a
public hearing not less than 45 days after the mailing of said notice; and
WHEREAS, the assessments for FY 2019-20 are not proposed to be increased above the
approved Consumer Price Index (CPI); and
WHEREAS, the CPI has been determined to be 3.24 percent calculated as the annual
change in the CPI, during the preceding year ending in December, for All Urban Consumers, for
the Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim areas; and
WHEREAS, notices and Assessment Ballots are not required if assessments are not
increased other than for the amount of the CPI; and
WHEREAS, Willdan Financial Services has prepared a preliminary Engineer's Report
(Report) generally containing the following:
a. Plans and specifications describing the general nature, location, and extent of the
improvements to be maintained.
b. An estimate of the cost of the maintenance and servicing of the improvements for the
District for the referenced fiscal year.
An assessment of the estimated costs of the maintenance and servicing, assessing the
net amount upon all assessable lots and parcels within the District in proportion to the
benefits received. That upon completion of the preparation of said Report, the
original shall be filed with the City Clerk, who shall then submit the same to this
legislative body for its immediate review and consideration; and
WHEREAS, this City Council has examined and considered the Report, diagram, and
assessments, and the proceedings prior thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals: That the above recitals are all true and correct.
SECTION 2. Declaration of Intention: That the public interest and convenience requires,
and it is the intention of this legislative body, to levy and collect assessments to pay the annual
costs and expenses for the installation, replacement, maintenance and servicing of the
improvements for the above -referenced District. No new improvements or any substantial
changes in existing improvements are proposed as a part of these proceedings.
SECTION 3. Fiscal Year: That the assessments as above authorized and levied for these
proceedings will provide revenue and relate to the fiscal year, commencing July 1, 2019, and
ending June 30, 2020.
SECTION 4. Preliminarily Approves Report: The City Council hereby finds that each
and every part of the Engineer's Report is sufficient, and the City Council hereby preliminarily
approves, passes on, and adopts the Engineer's Report as submitted to the City Council and filed
with the City Clerk. The preliminary report shall stand as the Engineer's Report for the purposes
of all subsequent proceedings pursuant to this Resolution of Intention.
SECTION 5. District Improvements: The installation, construction, or maintenance of
any authorized improvements under the Act, including, but not limited to, landscape and
irrigation improvements and any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the aforementioned,
or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof.
SECTION 6. Public Hearing: The City Council hereby appoints June 25, 2019, at
6:00 p.m., in the City of Santa Clarita, California, as the time, place, and date of the public
hearing on the Report. At the hearing, the City Council shall hear and consider all discussion
regarding the proposed assessment as described in the Report.
SECTION 7. Adoption of Resolution: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th day of June 2019.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution 19- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 1 lth day of June 2019, by the following vote
AYES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 19 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 WITHIN
THE SANTA CLARITA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita (City) is a general law City organized and existing
under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (Section 36500 et
seq. of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California) authorizes the City to levy
assessments on businesses within a parking and business improvement area, which is in addition
to any assessments, fees, charges, or taxes imposed in the City and to use such proceeds for the
benefit of businesses within such parking and business improvement area pursuant to said
Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (1989 BID Law); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City on May 25, 2010, pursuant to Ordinance No.
10-4 established the Tourism Marketing District (TMD) and a Hotel Tourism Marketing Benefit
Zone (Benefit Zone); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 36533 of the 1989 BID Law, the Advisory Board for the
TMD has caused a report (Annual Report) to be prepared and filed with the City Clerk, which
describes the improvements and activities for which assessments are to be levied and collected
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20, and this Annual Report has been presented to the City Council for
review and approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to levy and collect assessments within the Benefit
Zone of the TMD for FY 2019-20 and by this resolution fixes a time and place for a public
hearing to be held by the City Council on the levy of the annual assessment for FY 2019-20
pursuant to Section 36535 of the 1989 BID Law.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals: The above recitals are all true and correct.
SECTION 2. Declaration of Intention: Pursuant to the 1989 BID Law, the City Council
hereby declares its intention to levy and collect assessments on businesses within the Benefit
Zone of the TMD for FY 2019-20, which commences July 1, 2019, to pay for the improvements,
services and activities authorized by Ordinance No. 10-4 and described in the Annual Report
filed with the City Clerk.
SECTION 3. Boundaries: For FY 2019-20, the boundaries of the TMD that includes all
of the real property within the City and the Benefit Zone, which is inclusive of the hotels now
operating in the City and identified and attached hereto as Exhibit A, shall be unchanged from
the boundaries established by Ordinance No. 10-4.
SECTION 4. Exemption of Newly Established Business: The City Council proposes to
annually levy assessments against all businesses in the Benefit Zone in accordance with the
proposed system of assessments as set forth on Exhibit B, and as such has determined that the
assessments on newly established hotels shall commence immediately upon the first day of
operation and after the public hearing for inclusion of such property.
SECTION 5. Use of Assessment Revenues: That the proposed uses of the revenues
derived from charges levied against businesses in the Benefit Zone for FY 2019-20 generally
include, but are not limited to, the following:
a) Promoting the identity of Santa Clarita through financial support of key regional and
national events that support tourism and result in an economic impact; and
b) Developing and implementing a destination marketing strategy and promotions
targeting potential hotel guests; and
c) Developing and undertaking an advertising and public relations program focusing on
the business and leisure travel trade; and
d) Subsidization of high-quality, high -economic impact events; and
e) Annual operation expenses including but not limited to annual district administration
functions and expenses, printing, postage, and meetings; and
f) Support and funding of the Summer Trolley program; and
g) Attendance at key meeting and consumer trade shows.
SECTION 6. Method of Assessment: In addition to any assessments, fees, charges, or
taxes imposed otherwise in the City, the City Council proposes to levy assessments against
businesses in the Benefit Zone in FY 2019-20 for the purpose of funding the programs, activities,
and services that will promote the City and hotels as a tourist destination. A description of the
proposed system of assessments is set forth on Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference.
SECTION 7. Annual Report: The City Council hereby approves the Annual Report for
FY 2019-20 as submitted to the City Clerk or as amended herein by City Council direction. Said
Annual Report as submitted or amended provides a full and sufficient description of the
improvements, services, and activities to be funded by the assessments for FY 2019-20; the
boundaries of the TMD and the Benefit Zone within the TMD, and the proposed assessments to
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be levied upon the businesses within the TMD for that fiscal year. Said report as submitted or
amended is by reference made part of this resolution.
SECTION 8. Public Hearing: A public hearing concerning the FY 2019-20 levy of annual
assessments for the TMD Benefit Zone will be held on June 25, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter can be heard at the City Council's regularly held meeting, located at
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita. At the public hearing, written and oral protests may be
presented to the City Council. The form and manner of protests shall comply with Sections
36524 and 36525 of the 1989 BID Law, which generally establish that if written protests are
received from the owners of businesses that will pay 50 percent or more of the assessments to be
levied and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the protests to less than that 50 percent, no
further proceedings to levy the proposed assessment shall be taken for a period of one year from
the date of the finding of a majority protest by the City Council. If the majority protest is only
against the furnishing of a specified type or types of improvement or activity, those types of
improvements or activities shall be eliminated. Every written protest shall be filed with the Clerk
at or before the time fixed for the public hearing. The City Council may waive any irregularity in
the form or content of any written protest and at the public hearing may correct minor defects in
the proceedings. A written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion
of the public hearing.
SECTION 9. Notice of Hearing: Pursuant to Section 36534 of the 1989 BID Law, the City
Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the public hearing by causing the resolution of intention
to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than seven days
before the public hearing scheduled for June 25, 2019.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th day of June 2019.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution 19- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting thereof, held on the 1 lth day of June 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
M
CITY CLERK
Exhibit A
SANTA CLARITA
TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT
HOTEL TOURISM MARKETING BENEFIT ZONE
Hotels in Fiscal Year 2019-20
The following is a list of hotels now operating, or proposed to operate, in the Tourism Marketing
District, and specifically the Hotel Tourism Marketing Benefit Zone for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
Best Western Valencia Inn
27413 Wayne Mills Place
Santa Clarita, CA
Holiday Inn Express
27513 Wayne Mills Place
Santa Clarita, CA
Courtyard by Marriott
28523 Westinghouse Place
Santa Clarita, CA
Embassy Suites
28508 Westinghouse Place
Santa Clarita, CA
Hyatt Regency Valencia
24500 Town Center Drive
Santa Clarita, CA
(Assessor 4--2861071010)
(Assessor 4--2861071008)
(Assessor 4--2866034080)
(Assessor 4--2866034097)
(Assessor 4--2861062020)
Exhibit B
SANTA CLARITA
TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT
HOTEL TOURISM MARKETING BENEFIT ZONE
Proposed System of Assessment (Methodology)
The proposed system of assessments is designed to generate revenue from hotels in the City to
provide a method of funding public programs and activities that will promote the City and hotels
as a tourist destination. The City's hotels comprise the Benefit Zone and are the only business
proposed to be assessed. An annual assessment is to be levied against hotels based on the
benefits they derive from the program of activities. Businesses located outside the Benefit Zone
(i.e., all non -hotel businesses) would not be assessed as they derive only, at most, an indirect
benefit from the program of activities.
Any modification to the Benefit Zone or program of activities for which the assessments are
proposed to be levied would be subject to notification of all businesses within the Area and a
public hearing before the City Council. At such public hearing, the City Council shall hear all
protests and receive evidence, including written protests, for and against such modification.
Each business in the Benefit Zone shall pay a charge of two percent of total room rents charged
and received from transient hotel guests who do not make the hotel their principal place of
residence.
Once the system of charges is established, it cannot be changed without written notice to all
businesses in the Area and a public hearing held by the City Council. At such public hearing, the
City Council shall hear all protests and receive evidence, including written protests, for and
against such changes.
Charges will be collected by the City of Santa Clarita, with the funds being remitted to a special
fund of the City for expenditure in accordance with its adopted annual budget as presented by the
Advisory Committee appointed by the City Council.
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RESOLUTION 19 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR FOR EACH ZONE WITHIN THE SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20
WHEREAS, the City Council of Santa Clarita, California (City Council), pursuant to the
provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, being Division 15 of the Streets and
Highways Code of the State of California (Act), desires to initiate proceedings for the Santa
Clarita Landscape and Lighting District (District) inclusive of Streetlighting Zones A and B, and
Landscaping Zones 1, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26,
27, 28, 29, 30, 31, T2, T2A,T3,T3B, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T17, T20, T23, T23A, T2313, T29, T31,
T33, T44, T46, T47, T48, T51, T52, T62, T65, T65 -A, T65-13, T67, T68, T69, T71, T77, Tl, and
Area -wide Beautification, and for the levy and collection of assessments within the District for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20, for the purposes provided therefore in the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of
assisting with the annual levy of assessments for the District and to prepare and file a report with
the City Clerk in accordance with Article 4, commencing with Section 22565, of Chapter 1 of the
Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Annual Levy Report: The City Council hereby orders Willdan Financial
Services, acting as Assessment Engineer, to prepare and file with the City Clerk an Engineer's
Report concerning the installation, construction, or maintenance of any authorized improvements
under the Act, any proposed new improvements or any substantial changes in existing
improvements, and the levy and collection of the proposed FY 2019-20 assessments for the
District as required by the provisions of the Act.
SECTION 2. Improvements: The installation, construction, or maintenance of any
authorized improvements under the Act, including, but not limited to, streetlighting, traffic
signals, landscape and irrigation improvements, and any facilities which are appurtenant to any
of the aforementioned or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing
thereof.
SECTION 3. Adoption: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th day of June 2019.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution 19- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 1 lth day of June 2019, by the following vote
AYES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
2
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 19 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA NOS. 3, 6,18,19,20,22,24,33,2008-1, 2008-2,
2013-1, 2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-1, AND 2017-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20
WHEREAS, the City Council of Santa Clarita, California (City Council), formed special
maintenance districts pursuant to the terms of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Chapter 6.4
of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code commencing with Section
54703 (Act), desires to initiate proceedings for Santa Clarita Drainage Benefit Assessment Area
Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 33, 2008-1, 2008-2, 2013-1, 2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-1, and 2017-2
(Areas) for the levy and collection of assessment within the proposed Areas for Fiscal Year
2019-20, for the purposes provided therefore in the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of
assisting with the Annual Levy of the Areas, and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk
in accordance with the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Annual Levy Report: The City Council hereby orders Willdan Financial
Services, acting as Assessment Engineer, to prepare and file with the City Clerk the Assessment
Engineer's Annual Levy Report concerning drainage improvements proposed to be installed
and/or maintained, and the levy and collection of assessments for the Areas as required by
provisions of the Assessment Law.
SECTION 2. Areas Improvements: The maintenance of drainage improvements shall
include the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance,
operation, and servicing of the improvements.
SECTION 3. Adoption: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th day of June 2019.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution 19- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 11th day of June 2019, by the following vote
AYES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
2
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 19 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH
OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20
WHEREAS, the City Council of Santa Clarita, California (City Council), pursuant to the
provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, being Division 15 of the Streets and
Highways Code of the State of California (Act), desires to initiate proceedings for the Golden
Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District (District) and for the levy and collection of
assessments within the proposed District for Fiscal Year 2019-20, for the purposes provided
therefore in the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services, for the purpose of
assisting with the Annual Levy of the District, and to prepare and file a report with the City
Clerk in accordance with the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Annual Levy Report: The City Council hereby orders Willdan Financial
Services, acting as Assessment Engineer, to prepare and file with the City Clerk the Assessment
Engineer's Annual Levy Report concerning the installation, construction, or maintenance of any
authorized improvements under the Act, and the levy and collection of assessments for the
District as required by the provisions of the Assessment Law.
SECTION 2. District Improvements: The installation, construction, or maintenance of
any authorized improvements under the Act, including, but not limited to, landscape and
irrigation improvements and any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the aforementioned or
which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof.
SECTION 3. Adoption: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th day of June 2019.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution 19- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 11th day of June 2019, by the following vote
AYES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
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CITY CLERK
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City of Santa Clarity
Engineer's Report
Santa Clarita
Landscaping and Lighting District
Fiscal Year 2019/2020
Intent Meeting: June 11, 2019
Public Hearing: June 25, 2019
Prepared on: June 4, 2019
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
ENGINEER'S REPORT
CERTIFICATE
This Report describes the District including the improvements, budgets, parcels and
assessments to be levied for fiscal year 2019/2020, as they existed at the time of the passage
of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the Los Angeles County Assessor's
maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the Districts. The
undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.
Dated this day of
By
Stacee Reynolds
Senior Project Manager
District Administration Services
2019.
Wlldan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
Bv:
Richard Kopecky
R. C. E. # 16742
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 12019.
By:
Mary Cusick, City Clerk
City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County, California
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 Santa Clarita, California, on the day of 12019.
By:
Mary Cusick, City Clerk
City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County, California
/.
OVERVIEW
I
A.
INTRODUCTION
1
B.
EFFECT OF PROPOSITION 218
2
C.
ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENT
3
//.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATION
4
A.
IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
4
B.
DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MAINTAINED AND SERVICED
5
Landscaping Improvements
5
Street Lighting Improvements
7
C.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
8
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
10
Landscaping Budgets:
11
Street Lighting Budget:
14
/V.
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT
15
A.
General
15
B.
Reason for the Assessment
15
C.
Special Benefit Analysis
15
Landscaping Benefits
15
Street Lighting Improvement Benefits
17
D.
General Benefits
18
E.
Apportionment Methodology
18
Landscaping Methodology
18
Street Lighting Methodology
24
F.
ASSESSMENT RATES and Annual Levy
26
Landscaping Zones
26
Street Lighting Zones
30
U.
ASSESSMENT ROLL
33
V/.
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
34
Landscaping Improvements
OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of Santa Clarita (the "City"), under the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (the 1972
Act") and the provisions of the California Constitution Article XI II D enacted by Proposition
218 (the "Constitution"), annually levies and collects special assessments for the City's
maintenance assessment districts designated as the Santa Clarita Landscaping and
Lighting District (the "District") to provide and maintain various landscaping and lighting
improvements throughout the City that provide special benefits to properties within the
District.
Collectively, the District incorporates and is inclusive of Street Lighting Zones A and B,
and Landscaping Zones 1, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,
23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 2008-1, T2, T2A, T3,T313, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T17,
T20, T23, T23 -A, T23-13, T29, T31, T33, T44, T46, T47, T48, T51, T52, T62, T65, T65 -A,
T65-13, T67, T68, T69, T71, T77, and T1, (the "Zones).
On April 24, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-14, which initiated
annexation proceedings for the Plum Canyon annexation with the Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO). Annexation Application No. 2018-04 was submitted to LAFCO on
June 27, 2018.
On July 10, 2018, the City Council adopted a joint resolution between the City of Santa
Clarita (City) and County of Los Angeles, approving and accepting the negotiated
exchange of property tax revenue relating to the pending annexation of areas within the
unincorporated portion of Los Angeles County. Following the Council's action, the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted the same joint resolution at their board
meeting on September 18, 2018. LAFCO approved Annexation 2018-04 at their October
10, 2018, meeting and further held the protest hearing at their November 14, 2018,
meeting.
Annexation 2018-04, including the transfer of Landscape Zone T2A (Skyline Ranch), was
completed on November 15, 2018, when the annexation was recorded with the state.
This Engineer's Report (the "Report") has been prepared pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 4,
Chapter 3 and Chapter 5 of the 1972 Act, and presented to the City Council for their
consideration and approval of the proposed improvements and services to be provided
within the District and the levy and collection of annual assessments related thereto for
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 and includes all Zones previously established. This Report includes
all annexations to the Streetlight and landscape Zones that have been approved by the
City Council to date. As part of these previous actions the Council authorized the Fiscal
Year 2018-19 levy and collection of assessments related to these specific parcels within
the District.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, portion, zone, or subzone of this
Report is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court
of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
provisions of the Report and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause,
phrase, portion, zone, or subzone thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, portions, zones, or subzones might
subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Fiscal Year City of Santa Clarita Engineer's Report
2019/2020 Landscaping and Lighting District Page 1
Landscaping Zone T1 (District No. T1A) was originally created by the County of Los
Angeles under the provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911, prior to the transfer of
jurisdiction to the City. Ad -valorem revenue is collected directly from property taxes to fund
the landscaping improvement associated with this area of the City. The collection of this
ad -valorem revenue each fiscal year requires no City Council action, but is referenced in
this Report as part of the Landscaping maintenance program within the City.
Prior to Fiscal Year 1998-99, Los Angeles County was responsible for streetlight services
within the incorporated City of Santa Clarita. Upon incorporation of the City in 1987, the
County established a Santa Clarita Zone specifically for the area within the City's
boundaries.
In July 1998, Los Angeles County transferred these two street lighting districts to the City.
The formation of a new single District occurred and identified going forward as Santa
Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 ("District"). Upon transfer, the City assumed
all financial responsibility for the maintenance contract under which Southern California
Edison provides the required services and the City Council became the legislative body
for acting as the governing body for the operation and administration of the districts.
Funding for streetlight maintenance services is through a blend of assessment revenue
and property taxes. This engineers' report relates to the levy of special assessments.
There are two assessment rates for streetlights: $12.38 (referred to as Zone A for
identification purposes) and $81.71 (referred to as Zone B for identification purposes).
The assessment for Zone A is constant, while the assessment for Zone B incorporates an
escalation provision that allows it to adjust automatically each year by the change in
consumer price index. As territories annex into the City in future years, annexation to
Zone B of the District will be a condition of the annexation approval process.
Annually, the City establishes the assessments for each Zone based on the special benefit
received by the properties in that Zone and the associated net special benefit expenses.
These special benefit expenses are based on the historical and estimated costs to
maintain the improvements that provide direct and special benefits to properties within
each Zone of the District and include all expenditures, deficits, surpluses, revenues, and
reserves. Each parcel is assessed proportionately for only those improvements provided
and for which the parcel receives special benefits.
Following consideration of all public comments and written protests at a noticed public
hearing and review of the Report, the City Council may order amendments to the Report
or confirm the Report as submitted. Following final approval of the Report and confirmation
of the assessments, the Council may order the levy and collection of assessments for
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 pursuant to the 1972 Act. Once the levy is approved, the
assessment information will be submitted to the County Auditor -Controller and included
on the property tax roll for each benefiting parcel for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.
B. EFFECT OF PROPOSITION 218
On November 5 1996, the electorate approved Proposition 218, Right to Vote on Taxes
Act, which added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California Constitution. The Article XIIID
affects all assessments upon real property for a special benefit conferred on the property.
Assessments imposed under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 encompasses
these types of benefit assessments.
The provisions of Proposition 218 can be summarized in four general areas
Fiscal Year City of Santa Clarita Engineer's Report
2019/2020 Landscaping and Lighting District Page 2
1. Strengthens the general and special tax provisions of Propositions 13 and 62;
2. Extends the initiative process to all local taxes, assessments, fees and charges;
3. Adds substantive and procedural requirements to assessments; and
4. Adds substantive and procedural requirements to property -related fees and charges
Prior to Proposition 218, property owners petitioned to be annexed into one or more of the
Existing Districts and were annexed to the appropriate Zones or established as new Zones
in those districts. After the passage of Proposition 218, inclusion of various developments
and parcels to the districts included the balloting of the property owners of record in
compliance with Proposition 218. Likewise, Zones and parcels subject to a proposed new
or increased assessment were balloted for those new or increased assessments in
accordance with Article XIIID of the Constitution.
C. ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENT
With the exceptions of Street Lighting Zone A, and Landscaping Zones T20, T33, T44,
T48 and T62, the authorized maximum assessment rates for each Zone includes an
annual cost of living adjustment based on the annual percentage change in the Consumer
Price Index (CPI). This annual adjustment to the maximum assessment rates authorized
is defined as follows:
The maximum assessment rate may increase each fiscal year based on the annual
change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), during the preceding year, for All Urban
Consumers, for the Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim areas, published by the United
States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (or a reasonably equivalent index
should the stated index be discontinued).
For Fiscal Year 2019/2020, the applicable CPI increase during the preceding year and
applied to the applicable Zone maximum assessment rates is 3.24%.
Fiscal Year City of Santa Clarita Engineer's Report
2019/2020 Landscaping and Lighting District Page 3
/Z PLANS AND SPECIFICATION
A. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to this District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to
mean one or any combination of the following:
• The installation or planting of landscaping.
• The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures
and facilities.
• The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to,
traffic signals.
• The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the
foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing
thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the
installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water,
irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
• The installation of park or recreational improvements, including, but not limited to, all
of the following:
➢ Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping,
irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage.
➢ Lights, playground equipment, play courts, and public restrooms.
• The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing.
• The acquisition of land for park, recreational, or open -space purposes.
• The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this
section.
• Incidental expenses associated with the improvements include, but are not limited to:
• The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates,
diagram, and assessment;
• The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
• Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments;
• Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;
• Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and
servicing of the improvements;
• Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section
22662.5.
• Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased
assessment.
The 1972 Act defines "maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and
materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any
improvement, including:
• Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
• Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation,
irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
Fiscal Year City of Santa Clarita Engineer's Report
2019/2020 Landscaping and Lighting District Page 4
• The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste.
• The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove
or cover graffiti.
B. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MAINTAINED AND SERVICED
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The improvements installed, maintained and serviced within the Landscaping Zones are
generally described as improvements within public rights-of-way and dedicated landscape
easements within various tracts and on individual parcels located throughout the City
including, but not limited to: landscaping, planting, shrubbery, trees, grass, other
ornamental vegetation, irrigation systems, hardscapes and fixtures; statuary, fountains
and other ornamental structures and facilities; public lighting facilities; facilities which are
appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the
maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, clearing, removal of debris,
the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water,
irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities; and, park or recreational improvements,
including, but not limited to, playground equipment, shade structures, play courts, public
restrooms, and paseos/trails.
District funds are used for the maintenance and servicing including, but not limited to,
labor, electrical energy, water, materials, contracting services, administration, reserve,
and other expenses necessary for the satisfactory maintenance and servicing of these
improvements.
Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual
maintenance, operation and servicing of the ornamental structures, landscaping and
appurtenant facilities, including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the
ornamental structures, landscaping 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,
other solid waste; and pest control; the cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and
other improvements to remove or cover graffiti. Servicing means the furnishing of
electricity for the operation of any appurtenant facilities, water for the irrigation and control
of the landscaping, and the maintenance of any of the ornamental structures, landscaping
and appurtenant facilities.
The plans and specifications for the improvements are voluminous and are not bound in
this Report but by reference are incorporated and made a part of the Report; and are on
file at the City. A brief description of what is improved and maintained within the
Landscaping Zones can be found in the Appendix of this Report.
The following is a general description of the location of each Landscaping Zone:
Zone Description Golden Valley Centex
2 Soledad Entertainment (Inactive)
3 Sierra Heights
3A Sierra Heights
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Description
4
Via Princessa/Sierra Highway
5
Sunset Hills
5A
Sunset Hills
6
Canyon Crest
7
Creekside
7A
Woodlands (Inactive)
8
Ackerman Avenue
15
River Village
16
Valencia Industrial Center
17
Bouquet Canyon Road/Railroad Avenue
18
Town Center / Tourney Rd
19
Bridgeport / Bouquet
20
Golden Valley Ranch — Commercial
21
Golden Valley Ranch - Residential
22
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital
23
Montecito (Inactive)
24
Canyon Gate
25
Valle Di Oro
26
Centre Pointe
27
Circle J Ranch
28
Newhall
29
Villa Metro
30
Penlon
31
Five Knolls
32
Vista Canyon Ranch Area
2008-1
Area -wide Beautification
T1
Seco Canyon Village/Faircliff
T2
Old Orchard
T2A
Skyline Ranch
T3
Valencia Hills
T313
Valencia Hills
T4
Valencia Meadows
T5
Valencia Glen
T6
Valencia South Valley
T7
Valencia Central & North Valley
T8
Summit
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2019/2020 Landscaping and Lighting District Page 6
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T17
Rainbow Glen
T20
EI Dorado Village
T23
Mountain View
T23A
Mountain View Condos
T23B
Seco Villas
T29
American Beauty
T31
Shangri La
T33
Canyon Park
T44
Bouquet Canyon
T46
Northbridge
T47
Northpark
T48
Shadow Hills
T51
Valencia High School
T52
Stonecrest
T62
Canyon Heights
T65
Fair Oaks Ranch
T65A
Ranch at Fair Oaks
T65B
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T67
Miramontes
T68
West Creek
T69
West Hills
T71
Haskell Canyon Ranch
T77
I West Creek Park (Inactive)
Street Ill,,,,,,liiglhfliiing lirnpiroveirneints
Street Lighting Zones within the District were established to collect funds to cover the
expenses for energy and maintenance of streetlights in the City. These costs are billed by
the Southern California Edison Company for the operation of approximately 17,272
streetlights, and 1,390 decorative and Highway Safety Lights (HSL) streetlights. In May
of 2018, the California Public Utilities Commission approved sale of the Edison -owned
streetlight system to the City of Santa Clarita. As of June 2019, Edison has transferred
ownership of 10,349 streetlight poles to the City.
The proposed new and/or existing improvements for Street Lighting Zones A and B
include, but are not limited to, and may be generally described as follows:
• The installation of street lighting, traffic signals and other appurtenant facilities that are
necessary for the daily operation of said lighting located within City road rights-of-way.
Installation covers all work necessary for the installment or replacement of said lighting
and all appurtenant work necessary to complete said installation or replacement.
• The operation, maintenance, and servicing of all existing street lighting, traffic signals,
and other appurtenant facilities that are necessary for the daily operation of said
lighting located within City road rights-of-way. Operation, maintenance, and servicing
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2019/2020 Landscaping and Lighting District Page 7
means all work necessary for the daily maintenance required to maintain said lights in
proper operation including providing said lights with the proper energy necessary to
operate the lights.
• The payment of debt service on bonds or other obligations, including installment
payments, to be issued or incurred during the fiscal year. Obligations may be incurred
during the fiscal year for the acquisition, installation and conversion, including the
retrofitting, of street lights within the District and may be secured by and/or payable
from a portion of the assessments levied in each fiscal year until the obligation is
paid. The City Council has determined that estimated cost of the acquisition,
installation and conversion of street lights within the District and retrofit thereof, is
greater than can be conveniently raised from a single annual assessment, and that
the estimated cost, plus incidental expenses and financing costs, shall be collected
over a period not to exceed thirty (30) years, commencing fiscal year 2018-19 and
continuing through 2048-49. The maximum annual installment payment is estimated
to be an amount not to exceed $853,000 (assuming 30 -year financing), which is to be
included in the annual budget of the District.
All improvements consisting of ornamental streetlights, mast arm streetlights and
appurtenant facilities do exist at the present time. The cost associated with these
improvements will be the cost of operations, maintenance, and servicing during Fiscal
Year 2019/2020.
Plans and Specifications for the improvements within the Street Lighting Zones are
voluminous and are not bound in this report but by this reference are incorporated and
made a part of this report. These plans and specification as well as the location of the
streetlights included on lighting inventory maps are on file at the City where they are
available for public inspection.
C. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The following is a brief discussion of the new Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year
2019/2020 in the Landscaping Zones.
Major Thoroughfare Medians
Citywide Median Turf Removal (1300165) — In response to the recent extreme drought
and the subsequent executive order, the City has discontinued watering turf within
medians throughout the City and the turf in the medians have died. As a result, a project
to remove the existing turf and irrigation and replace it with a more efficient irrigation
system and shrubs that require less water will be installed.
To date, refurbishment along Valencia Boulevard, Orchard Village Road, Magic Mountain
Parkway, Bouquet Canyon, the segment of Soledad Canyon east of Mammoth Lane and
Via Princessa west of Sierra Highway is complete. In Fiscal Year 2019-20, the City will
refurbish the median located on Via Princessa east of Sierra Highway. Refurbishment of
all remaining turf medians will be phased over a six-year period.
Zone T-23
Mountain View Park Improvements (P4107) — This project will refurbish existing
playground equipment and install other amenities at Mountain View Park in a manner
consistent with feedback generated by Mountain View residents during the community
outreach program.
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Various Zones
Irrigation Master Valve Installation (S1043) — This project will install irrigation master
valves and flow sensors on select irrigation systems throughout the Landscape Zones.
2018-19 Paseo Bridge Maintenance and Painting Program
Design and Construction (M 1026) - The following bridges were identified for maintenance;
McBean Parkway at Town Center Drive, Decoro Drive east of McBean Parkway, and
McBean Parkway at Northbridge.
Avenida Rotella Street Refurbishment at Paseo Underpass (M2014) - This project will
remove and replace damaged curb and gutter, sidewalk, and fencing on Avenida Rotella
between Lyons Avenue and Avenida Rondel including the existing LMD tunnel that runs
under Avenida Rotella.
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X ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The estimated costs for the operation, acquisition, installation, maintenance and servicing
of the facilities for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 are shown below. The 1972 Act provides that
the total cost of the maintenance, services and annual assessment installments, together
with incidental expenses, may be financed from the assessment proceeds. The incidental
expenses may include financing costs, engineering fees, legal fees, printing, mailing,
postage, publishing, and all other related costs identified with the district proceedings.
The estimated costs of the improvements for the District are voluminous and are not bound
in this report but by this reference are incorporated and made a part of this report. The
estimated costs are on file at the City where they are available for public inspection. The
annual budgets for each of the Landscaping Zones within the District, as well as the overall
Street Lighting Budget for the District, are shown on the following pages:
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Note: Budgeted Assessment amounts shown above for Zone A and Zone B may be slightly different from the Assessment Roll due to
rounding of assessment to the nearest penny.
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METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT
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 the acquisition, construction,
maintenance and servicing of streetlights, traffic signals and landscaping facilities.
Section 22573, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 requires that assessments be levied
according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This section states:
"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 1972 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 different degrees of benefit from the improvements." (Sec.
22574). Thus, the 1972 Act requires the levy of a true "assessment" rather than a "special
tax."
In addition, Proposition 218 requires that a parcel's assessment may not exceed the
reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Proposition
218 provides that only special benefits are assessable and the City must separate the
general benefits from the special benefits.
REASON FOR THE ASSESSMENT
The assessment is proposed to be levied to defray the costs of the acquisition, installation,
maintenance and servicing of landscaping and lighting improvements, as previously
defined herein in Part A of this Report.
SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS
In determining the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel, the
proximity of the parcel to the public improvements detailed in Part A above, and the capital,
maintenance and operating costs of said public improvements, was considered and
analyzed. Due to the close proximity of the parcels to the improvements detailed in Part A
above, it has been demonstrated and determined the parcels are uniquely benefited by,
and receive a direct advantage from, and are conferred a particular and distinct special
benefit over and above general benefits by, said public improvements in a way that is
particular and distinct from its effect on other parcels and that real property in general and
the public at large do not share.
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Street Landscaping
Trees, landscaping, hardscaping, ornamental structures and appurtenant facilities, if well
maintained, confer a particular and distinct special benefit upon real property within each
Zone of Benefit by providing beautification, shade and positive enhancement of the
community character, attractiveness and desirability of the surroundings. In addition, all of
the aforementioned contributes to a specific increase in property desirability and a specific
enhancement of the property value of each parcel within each Zone of Benefit which
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confers a particular and distinct special benefit upon the real property within each Zone of
Benefit.
In Parkways and Land Values, written by John Nolan and Henry V. Hubbard in 1937, it is
stated:
"... there is no lack of opinion, based on general principals and experience and common
sense, that parkways do in fact add value to property, even though the amount cannot be
determined exactly.... Indeed, in most cases where public money has been spent for
parkways the assumption has been definitely made that the proposed parkway will show
a provable financial profit to the City. It has been believed that the establishment of
parkways causes a rise in real estate values throughout the City, or in parts of the City..."
In The Economic Value of Trees in Urban Areas, written by Phillip Killicoat, Eva Puzio and
Randy Stringer in 2002, it is stated:
"Increased property values, increased tax revenues, increased income levels, faster real
estate sales turn -over rates, shorter unoccupied periods... have all been linked to tree and
landscape presence."
It should be noted that the definition of "parkways" above may include the roadway as well
as the landscaping alongside the roadway including City -owned and maintained trees
within the public right-of-way.
Area -wide Beautification
Area -wide Beautification within the landscaped medians and tree -lined parkways along
the major thoroughfares confer a particular and distinct special benefit upon real property
within the City by providing beautification, and positive enhancement of the community
character, attractiveness, and desirability of the City. In addition, all of the aforementioned
contributes to a specific increase in property desirability and a specific enhancement of
the property value of each parcel within the City which confers a particular and distinct
special benefit upon the real property within the City. These major thoroughfares are the
entryways into the City and as such provide beautification to the entire City; therefore, all
parcels within the City are conferred a special benefit from the landscaped medians and
tree -lined parkways in the major thoroughfares. Landscaping in the medians and
parkways along the major thoroughfares provides only incidental benefits to motorists
traveling to, from or through the City.
Recreational Trails and Greenbelts
Landscaping along recreational trails and greenbelts, if well maintained, confer a particular
and distinct special benefit upon real property within each Zone of Benefit by providing
beautification and positive enhancement of the community character, attractiveness and
desirability of the surroundings. In addition, all of the aforementioned contributes to a
specific increase in property desirability and a specific enhancement of the property value
of each parcel of each parcel within each Zone of Benefit which confers a particular and
distinct special benefit upon the real property within each Zone of Benefit.
In "Greenways for America" by Charles E. Little, it is stated:
"... [real estate] agents routinely advertise properties as being on or near the trail....
property near but not immediately adjacent to the Burke -Gilman Trail is significantly easier
to sell and, according to real estate agents, sells for an average of 6 percent more as a
result of its proximity to the trail. Property immediately adjacent to the trail, however, is
only slightly easier to sell.... trails are an amenity that helps sell homes, increase property
values and improve the quality of life."
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Additionally, the National Recreation and Park Association, in June 1985, stated
"The recreation value is realized as a rise in the value of land and other property in or near
the recreation area, and is of public interest to the taxpayers, who have a stake in a
maximum of total assessed values."
Operation and maintenance of the trails and greenways within the City confers a particular
and distinct special benefit to those properties within the community immediately
surrounding the improvements.
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Most of the street lighting improvements were conditions of approval for the creation or
development of the parcels. In order to create or develop the parcels, the City required
the original developer to install, and guarantee the maintenance of, street lighting and
appurtenant facilities to serve the parcels. Therefore, these parcels within the District could
not have been developed in the absence of the installation and promised maintenance of
these facilities.
The proper maintenance of the street lighting and appurtenant facilities specially benefit
parcels within the District. The proper maintenance of the street lighting and appurtenant
facilities reduces property -related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the
District. The street lighting located in the District helps to visually join the various segments
of the community, which enhance property. In addition, all of the above mentioned
improvements contribute to a specific enhancement of the property value of each of the
parcels within the District.
The benefit provided by street lighting consists of safety for pedestrians, motorists living,
and owning property in the District during the nighttime hours. This is a particular and
distinct special benefit to all developed parcels in the District.
Streetlights can be determined to be an integral part of streets as a permanent public
improvement. One of the principle purposes of fixed roadway lighting is to create a
nighttime environment conducive to quick, accurate, and comfortable seeing for the user
of the facility. These factors, if attained, combine to improve traffic safety and achieve
efficient traffic movement. Fixed lighting can enable the motorist to see detail more
distinctly and to react safely toward roadway and traffic conditions present on or near the
roadway facility.
Streets are constructed for the safe and convenient travel by vehicles and pedestrians.
They also provide an area for underground and overhead utilities.
Streetlights are considered an integral part of the entire street, the same as curb, gutters,
pavement, signage and striping. They are the elements that provide a safe route for
motorists and pedestrians. Streetlights are installed to make streets safer. Assessments
for the acquisition, maintenance and servicing of streets may include streetlights.
Streetlights are installed to provide better visibility for drivers. One hundred (100) percent
of the illumination from the lights is directed to the street, ninety (90) percent on the street
side of the curb and ten (10) percent behind the curb. The spacing of the lights is based
on the speed of the vehicles and the natural ability of the motorists' eyes to adjust to light
and dark areas.
The systems of streets within the District are established to provide access to each parcel
in the District. Streetlights provide a safer street environment for owners of the parcels
served. If the parcels were not subdivided to individual parcels within the District, there
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would be no need for providing a system of streets with safety lighting for the owners of
the individual parcels.
The City has determined that streetlights are also an integral part of the quality of life within
the City. This quality of life is a special benefit to some degree to all parcels, except
government owned parcels, including easements, and flood channel parcels. Therefore,
the acquisition, installation, operation and maintenance of streetlights are for the express,
special benefit of the parcels within the District.
GENERAL BENEFITS
General Benefit within Landscaping Zones
The general benefits associated with trees, landscaping improvements, hardscaping,
ornamental structures and appurtenant facilities located near the parcels within the
Districts are considered incidental, negligible and non -quantifiable to the public at large.
Landscaping in the medians along the major thoroughfares provides only incidental,
negligible and non -quantifiable benefits to motorists traveling to, from or through the City.
Operation and maintenance of the trails and greenways within the City provides only
incidental, negligible and non -quantifiable benefits to pedestrians and cyclists traveling
through the trails and greenbelts. The improvements detailed in Part A herein confer
special benefits that affect the assessed property in a way that is particular and distinct
from the effects on other parcels and that real property in general and the public at large
do not share.
General Benefit within Lighting Zones
In addition to the special benefits received by the parcels within the Street Lighting Zones,
there are incidental general benefits conferred by the improvements.
It is estimated that the general benefit portion of the benefit received from the lighting
improvements is less than one (1) percent of the total benefit. Nonetheless, the City has
agreed to ensure that no property is assessed in excess of the reasonable cost of the
proportional special benefit conferred on that property.
The total benefits for lighting are thus a combination of the special benefits to the parcels
within the District and the general benefits to the public at large. The portion of the total
street lighting maintenance costs that are associated with general benefits will not be
assessed to the parcels in the district, but will be paid from other City Funds. These
general benefits are more than adequately offset by the substantial contribution from the
ad valorem street lighting revenues.
APPORTIONMENT METHODOLOGY
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The following table lists the various Zones within the District, their land use and
assessment type, and the number of assessable parcels, units, acreage or EBU's.
Equivalent Benefit Units (EBU's)
In order to allocate benefit fairly between the parcels, an Equivalent
methodology is proposed which equates different types of land uses
residential parcel, thereby allowing a uniform method of assessment.
Benefit Unit (EBU)
to a single-family
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The EBU method uses the single-family home as the basic unit of apportionment. A single
family home equals one Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU). Every other land use is converted
to EBU's as described below. All properties in the District will be assigned benefit units
and land use classifications per the County Assessor's roll. (Inaccuracies in the County
data will be reviewed on a case by case basis as they are brought to the City's attention.)
A methodology has been developed to calculate the EBU's for other residential land uses
and for non-residential parcels. Every land use is converted to EBU's: parcels containing
apartments are converted to EBU's based on the number of benefit units on each parcel
of land; non-residential parcels are converted based on the lot size of each parcel of land.
There are various apportionment methodologies used in the District. A "Method Code" in
the table below identifies the specific methodology used for each Zone. These "Method
Codes" are explained after the table.
Zone
1
Land Use
Res
Asrnt.
Type
EBU
Acreage
EBU's
261.290
Method Code
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table)
3
2
Comm
Parcel
1
1
3
Res
Parcel
76
1
3A
Res
Parcel
177
1
4
Comm
EBU
526.118
4
5
Res
Parcel
161
1
5A
Res
Parcel
14
1
6
Res
EBU
280.000
4
7
Res
EBU
1,027.997
4
7A
Res
EBU
319.000
1
8
Res/Comm
EBU
33.510
4
15
Res/Comm
EBU
689.330
4
16
Comm/Vac
EBU
7,809.180
4
17
Multiple
EBU
1,278.740
4
18
Res/Comm
EBU
3,914.503
4
19
Res/Comm
EBU
1,203.795
4
20
Res/Comm
EBU
337.320
4
21
Res
EBU
245.095
4
22
Comm
EBU
178.620
4
24
Res/Other
EBU
150.025
4
25
Res/Other
EBU
80.717
4
26
Comm
EBU
2,530.150
4
27
Res/Comm
EBU
844.558
4
28
Res/Comm
EBU
5,041.688
4
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Zone
29
Land Use
Res/Comm
Type•
EBU
Acreage
322.466
•• Code
(descriptions
follow
5
30
Res
EBU
142.000
2
31
Res
EBU
365.335
4
32
Res/Comm
EBU
885.540
7
2008-1
Res/Comm
EBU
93,066.518
4
T1
Comm
EBU
5.000
2
T2
Res/Comm
EBU
1,128.701
4
T2A
Res
EBU
1161.620
8
T3
Res/Comm
EBU
462.000
4
T313
Res/Comm
EBU
206.459
4
T4
Res/Comm
EBU
956.387
4
T5
Res/Comm
Parcel
741
1
T6
Res/Comm
Parcel
603
1
T7
Res/Comm
EBU
1,972.025
4
T8
Res/Comm
Parcel
2,140
1
T17
Res
Parcel
74
1
T20
Res/Comm
Parcel
630
1
T23
Res/Comm
Parcel
1,493
1
T23A
Res
Parcel
383
1
T23B
Res
Parcel
156
1
T29
Res
Parcel
221
1
T31
Res/Comm
Parcel
450
1
T33
Res
Parcel
501
1
T44
Res
Parcel
302
1
T46
Res/Comm
EBU
2,314.622
4
T47
Res/Comm
EBU
1,929.172
4
T48
Res
Parcel
105
1
T51
Res/Comm
Parcel
802
1
T52
Res
Parcel
501.140
1
T62
Res
Parcel
215
1
T65
Res
Parcel
394
1
T65A
Res
EBU
1075.000
2
T65B
Res
EBU
710.000
2
T67
Res
Parcel
420
1
T68
Res/Comm
EBU
1138.225
6
T69
Res/Comm
EBU
880.440
6
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The number of parcels, units, acres and EBU's shown in the table above reflect the current
information for the District. These numbers will be updated prior to submitting the final
Assessment Roll to the County Auditor -Controller for placement on the property tax bills.
Fluctuations in the number of parcels and other information may occur from year to year
as parcels subdivide, combine and/or change uses.
Method code definition:
Method 1 — The assessment is apportioned to the benefiting properties on a per -parcel
basis.
Method 2 —The assessment is apportioned to the benefiting properties based on
Equivalent Benefit Units (EBU's) such that a Single Family Detached Residence (SFR) is
equal to 1 EBU and all other properties are converted to EBU's based on their relative
benefit as compared to an SFR as follows:
Single Family Residential 1 single family dwelling unit 1 EBU
Multi -Family Residential Condos 1 single family dwelling unit 1 EBU
Multi -Family Residential Apartments 1 apartment unit 1 EBU
Commercial Industrial 1 commercial/industrial parcel 5 EBU
Method 3 —The assessment is apportioned to the benefiting properties based on
Equivalent Benefit Units (EBU's) such that a Single Family Detached Residence (SFR) is
equal to 1 EBU and all other properties are converted to EBU's based on their relative
benefit as compared to an SFR as follows:
Residential
Single Family home
1 dwelling
x
1
= 1.00 EBU / dwelling
Single Family vacant (subdivided)
1 parcel
x
0.25
= 0.25 EBU / parcel
Multi -Family (incl. Condo)
1 dwelling
x
0.8
= 0.80 EBU / dwelling
Mobile Home Parks
1 space
x
0.5
= 0.50 EBU / space
Developed Non -Residential
1 acre
x
6
= 6.00 EBU / acre
Vacant / Park / School
1 acre
x
1.5
= 1.50 EBU / acre
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Method 4 —The assessment is apportioned to the benefiting properties based on
Equivalent Benefit Units (EBU's) such that a Single Family Detached Residence (SFR) is
equal to 1 EBU and all other properties are converted to EBU's based on their relative
benefit as compared to an SFR as follows:
Residential
Single Family home
Single Family vacant (subdivided)
Multi -Family (incl. Condo)
Mobile Home Parks
Developed Non -Residential
Vacant / Park / School
Special Cases
1 dwelling
x
1 =
1.00 EBU / dwelling
1 parcel
x
0.25 =
0.25 EBU / parcel
1 dwelling
x
0.75 =
0.75 EBU / dwelling
1 space
x
0.5 =
0.50 EBU / space
1 acre
x
6 =
6.00 EBU / acre
1 acre
x
1.5 =
1.50 EBU / acre
Varied =
Varied EBU
Method 5 —The assessment is apportioned to the benefiting properties based on
Equivalent Benefit Units (EBU's) such that a Single Family Detached Residence (SFR) is
equal to 1 EBU and all other properties are converted to EBU's based on their relative
benefit as compared to an SFR as follows:
Residential
Single Family home
1 dwelling x
1 =
1.00 EBU / dwelling
Commercial
1 acre x
9.72 =
9.72 EBU / acre
Live -work (1)
1 unit x
1.15 =
1.15 EBU / unit
Vacant / Park / School
1 acre x
9.81 =
9.81 EBU /acre
Live -work units are for both residential and non-residential use. Each live -work unit will be assessed 1 EBU for the
residential unit plus 9.72 EBLls per acre of non-residential use (including one parking space). The typical live -work
unit is 2,400 Square Feet ("SF") with 20% of the area assigned to non-residential use, which equals 480 SF. The
typical parking space is 180 SF. Therefore, the non-residential use of a live -work unit will be defined as 660 SF. An
additional 0.15 EBU (660 SF / 43560 SF per acre x 9.72 EBLls per acre) will be assigned to a live -work unit for the
non-residential use, for a total of 1.15 EBLls per live -work unit.
Method 6 —The assessment is apportioned to the benefiting properties based on
Equivalent Benefit Units (EBU's) such that a Single Family Detached Residence (SFR) is
equal to 1 EBU and all other properties are converted to EBU's based on their relative
benefit as compared to an SFR as follows:
Single Family Residential 1 single family dwelling unit 1.00 EBU
Multi -Family Residential Condos 1 dwelling unit 0.80 EBU
Multi -Family Residential Apartments 1 apartment unit 0.70 EBU
Commercial 1 acre 1.00 EBU
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Method 7 —The assessment is apportioned to the benefiting properties based on
Equivalent Benefit Units (EBU's) such that a Single Family Detached Residence (SFR) is
equal to 1 EBU and all other properties are converted to EBU's based on their relative
benefit as compared to an SFR as follows:
Single Family Residential 1 single family dwelling unit 1.00 EBU
Multi -Family Residential 1 dwelling unit 0.75 EBU
Non -Residential 1 acre 18.00 EBU
Vacant 1 acre 4.50 EBU
Method 8—The assessment is apportioned to the benefiting properties based on
Equivalent Benefit Units (EBU's) such that a Single Family Detached Residence (SFR) is
equal to 1 EBU and all other properties are converted to EBU's based on their relative
benefit as compared to an SFR as follows:
Residential Properties
Residential Single -Family
Residential Multi -Family
Residential Condominium
Planned Single -Family Residential
Planned Condominium Residential
Non -Residential Properties
Non -Residential Developed
Planned Non -Residential
Public Facility
Public School Property
Park
Open Space
Other Properties
Vacant Subdivided Residential Lot
Vacant Undeveloped Property
Exempt
Exempt
Special Case Property
1 single family dwelling unit
1.00
EBU
1 dwelling unit
0.75
EBU
1 dwelling unit
0.80
EBU
1 dwelling unit
1.00
EBU
1 dwelling unit
0.80
EBU
1 acre
6.00
EBU
1 acre
6.00
EBU
1 acre
0.00
EBU
1 acre
0.00
EBU
1 acre
0.00
EBU
1 acre
0.00
EBU
1 parcel
1.00
EBU
1 acre
1.50
EBU
1 acre
0.00
EBU
1 acre
0.00
EBU
1 parcel
Varied
EBU
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Residential Parcels
The following information can be used to determine the EBU count per parcel. Based on
land use information provided by the County Assessor, it has been determined that in the
existing district, approximately 96 percent of the parcels are in a residential category.
Approximately 95 percent are single-family homes or condominiums, and the remainders
are duplexes, triplexes, or apartments. In view of this and the benefits derived by the family
unit, both at and in the proximity of their property, a value of 1.00 has been assigned to
the basic family unit or Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU), i.e. the single-family home or
condominium. The existing district includes some properties that may not actually have
streetlights in their block but which do receive a neighborhood benefit from the lights in
the area. These properties were also included in the District. Therefore a weighted value
of 0.50 was given to "People Use" while "Intensity" and "Security Benefit" were each rated
at 0.25 to form the basic unit (1.00 EBU). Parcels in other land use categories were
assigned weighted values by comparison with this basic EBU.
In the remainder of the residential category, which is comprised of multiple rental type
properties, the value for Intensity would remain at 0.25, but the other two items would
increase in proportion to the number of family dwelling units on the parcel. For example,
a duplex was assigned 0.25 for Intensity, 1.00 for People Use and 0.50 for Security Benefit
for a total of 1.75 EBU's. The owner of such property would therefore pay 1.75 times as
much for lighting as the owner of a single-family unit. In consideration of the distance some
units would be from the lighted roadway, Security Benefits in the residential category
would not be increased beyond a value of 1.00. Thus, a 5 -unit apartment would be
assigned 0.25 for Intensity, 2.50 for People Use and 1.00 for Security Benefits for a total
of 3.75 EBU's. As the number of apartments on a parcel increases, the service charge
units assigned for people would follow a declining scale.
Fiscal Year City of Santa Clarita Engineer's Report
2019/2020 Landscape and Lighting District Page 24
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Table 1 summarizes the Residential EBU Calculation:
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Non -Residential Parcels
The non-residential lots or parcels are separated into 38 land use categories as
determined by the County Assessor. Equivalent Benefit Units (EBU's) are assigned on the
basis of average benefits for different groups of land uses, Groups A -K. Properties within
the 10 land use categories in Group K varied widely from the norm and therefore these
lots or parcels were considered on an individual basis. Each of the parcels or lots in these
land use categories was identified on the official lighting district maps and each streetlight
or portion thereof in the immediate proximity of the lots or parcels benefiting the lots or
parcels was assigned a number of units as identified below. The total number of EBU's so
determined for that category would be distributed among the lots or parcels in that
category in proportion to the lot or parcel area as shown in the table below. A minimum of
3.00 EBU's would be assessed to each lot or parcel to be compatible with group D which
contains many of the smaller business categories. Several large lots or parcels in outlying
areas within the existing lighting district have no lights in the immediate proximity and
therefore those lots or parcels would be assessed the minimum amount.
Since benefits have been related to property use and property users, no charge would be
assessed on vacant parcels within the district.
Fiscal Year City of Santa Clarita Engineer's Report
2019/2020 Landscape and Lighting District Page 25
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The following are exempt from the assessment: areas of streets, avenues, lanes, roads,
drives, courts, alleys, public easements, right-of-ways, and parkways. Also exempt are
utility rights-of-way used exclusively for utility transmission, common areas (such as in
condominium complexes), land dedicated as open space or parks, landlocked parcels,
and small parcels vacated by the City, as these parcels do not benefit from the
improvements.
F. ASSESSMENT RATES AND ANNUAL LEVY
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The Assessment Rates and Annual Assessment Amounts for each Landscaping Zone for
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 is provided in the following tables:
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2019/2020 Landscape and Lighting District Page 26
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The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 indicates that lighting assessments may be
apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes costs among all lots or
parcels within the District in proportion to the estimated benefits received. The primary
benefits of streetlights are for the convenience, safety, and protection of people and to a
lesser extent the security or protection of property, property improvements, and goods.
The intensity or degree of illumination provided can have a bearing on both.
For Fiscal Year 2019-20 the proposed assessment rate and maximum assessment rate
for parcels in Street Lighting Zone A is $12.38 per Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU), which is
the maximum rate previously established by Los Angeles County at the time the original
district parcels (Zone A parcels) were transferred to the City's jurisdiction. The maximum
assessment rate for Zone A does not have a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment.
Subsequent annexations to the City and new developments within the City that receive
special benefit from street lighting have been assigned to Street Lighting Zone B with a
higher assessment rate that includes the previously described Consumer Price Index
(CPI) adjustment. For Fiscal Year 2019-20, the proposed assessment for parcels located
in Zone B will not increase by the change in CPI and remain at $81.71 per EBU.
The proposed Fiscal Year 2019/2020 assessment rates for the Street Lighting Zones are
summarized in the table below.
CPI Increase: 3.24%
Fiscal Year City of Santa Clarita Engineer's Report
2019/2020 Landscape and Lighting District Page 30
The following tables provide a summary of the EBU's for each land use shown above for
both Street Lighting Zone A and B.
EBU Summary by Land Use
Street Lighting Zone A
Assessments per EBU: $12.38
Land Use
SFR
Parcels
23,477
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23,477
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$290,655
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9,284
9,284
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114,936
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494
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420.50
5,205
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389.00
4,816
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5,529
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326.00
4,036
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1,424
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1,238
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180.00
2,228
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1,684
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286.74
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Fiscal Year City of Santa Clarita Engineer's Report
2019/2020 Landscape and Lighting District Page 31
EBU Summary by Land Use (Continued)
Street Lighting Zone B
Assessments per EBU: $81.71
Land Use
SFR
Parcels
15,185
Units
15,185
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EBU's
15,184.82
Estimated
Assessment
Revenue
$1,240,751
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7,898
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660,625
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23.75
1,941
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324
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188.25
15,382
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96,941
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53,030
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26,474
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10,214
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3,319.50
271,236
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24,513
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160.00
13,074
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17.70
1,446
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1,565,071.00
77.83
6,359
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179,598.00
10.08
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336.17
27,468
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622.60
50,873
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2,376.17
194,156
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14,484,200.78
2,126.74
30,541
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12,297
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Lighting Zones
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27,348
60,990
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29,433
67,310
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36,179.89
73,347.86
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$2,812,942
$3,273,151
46,037,008.74
52,656,987.74
Fiscal Year City of Santa Clarita Engineer's Report
2019/2020 Landscape and Lighting District Page 32
V ASSESSMENT ROLL
The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 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 Santa Clarita, which is incorporated herein
by reference.
The description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Los
Angeles and these records are, by reference, made part of this Report.
Fiscal Year City of Santa Clarita Engineer's Report
2019/2020 Landscape and Lighting District Page 33
V/. ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
The following pages show an overview of the Landscaping and Street Lighting Zones within the
Landscape and Lighting District. Detailed District boundary diagrams will be available for
inspection at the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours and, by reference, are
made part of this report.
Fiscal Year City of Santa Clarita Engineer's Report
2019/2020 Landscape and Lighting District Page 34
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There are over 2,100 acres of maintained landscaping benefiting properties located in 55 active
Landscaping Zones within the District. Detailed plans and specifications for these improvements
are on file in the City of Santa Clarita Special District's office. However, general descriptions
written below characterize landscaping improvements that benefit the properties in each
Landscaping Zone.
The LMD zones listed below are categorized by the type and character of their improvements and
benefits. The name of the Zone(s) is followed by a description of the associated improvements.
Zone 2008-1 (Area -wide):
Properties in this zone receive a benefit from maintenance and improvement to area -wide
medians and street trees along the City's major thoroughfares and the thirty-five park facilities
located throughout Santa Clarita. Typical maintenance and improvement activities include: care
of Landscaping, including parkway trees along major thoroughfares; hardscape, irrigation
systems; ornamental structures; signage; lighting; playground equipment, shade structures, play
courts, public restrooms, and plant material consisting of: turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees and
flowers. Landscaping activities performed within the boundary of this zone are on easements or
public rights of way.
Zones 7 Creekside, 19 Bridgeport / Bouquet, T-2 Old Orchard, T2 -A Skyline Ranch, T-3 and
T -3B Valencia Hills, T-4 Valencia Meadows, T-5 Valencia Glen, T-6 South Valley, T-7 Central
& North Valley, T-8 Valencia Glen, T-46 Northbridge, T-47 North Park, and T-51 Valencia
High School:
These zones are best characterized as primarily benefiting owners of residential property through
an interconnecting system of landscaped paseos. Typical maintenance and improvement
activities include care for: slopes, parks, parkways and side panels, local medians, tunnels,
paseos, paseo bridges, fences, walls, swales, hardscape, irrigation systems, ornamental
structures, signage, lighting, playground equipment, play courts and drinking fountains. Plant
material consists of: turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees and flowers. Landscaping activities
performed in these zones are on easements or public rights of way.
Zones 3 Sierra Heights, 5 Sunset Hills, 6 Canyon Crest, 15 River Village, 21 Golden Valley
Ranch Residential, 27 Circle J Ranch, 29 Villa Metro, 30 Penlon, 31 Five Knolls, 32 Vista
Canyon, T-17, Rainbow Glen, T-20 EI Dorado Village, T-23 Mountain View, T -23A Mountain
View Condos, T -23B Seco Villa Condos, T-29 American Beauty, T-31 Shangri-La, T-33
Canyon Park, T-44 Bouquet Canyon, T-48 Shadow Hills T-52 Stone Crest, T-62 Canyon
Heights, T-65 Fair Oaks, T -65A Fair Oaks Ranch, T -65B Fair Oaks Ranch Park, T-67
Miramontes, T-68 West Creek, T-69 West Hills, T-71 Haskell Canyon Ranch and T-77 West
Creek Park:
These zones are best characterized by primarily benefiting owners of residential property through
maintaining irrigated and non -irrigated slopes and beautifying entry corridors. Typical
maintenance and improvement activities include care for: slopes, parks, parkways, side panels,
local medians, fences, swales, hardscape, irrigation systems, ornamental structures, signage,
lighting, and playground equipment. Plant material consists of: turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees
and flowers. Landscaping activities performed in these zones are on easements or public rights
of way.
Fiscal Year City of Santa Clarita Engineer's Report
2019/2020 Landscape and Lighting District APPENDIX
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Zones 8 Ackerman Avenue, 24 Canyon Gate, 25 Valle Di Oro:
These zones are best characterized primarily benefiting owners of residential property through
maintaining smaller Landscaping areas consisting of parkways and side panels buffering the
benefiting properties from City streets. The Landscaping materials consist of: turf, ground cover,
shrubs, trees and flowers which is maintained by irrigation systems. The LMD maintains a slope
benefiting Canyon Gate property owners. Landscaping activities performed in these zones are on
easements or public rights of way.
Zones 1 Golden Valley Centex, 2 Edwards Cinema, 4 Via Princessa/Sierra Highway, 16
Valencia Industrial Center, 17 Bouquet/Railroad Avenue, 18 Town Center/ Tourney Road,
20 Golden Valley Ranch Commercial, 22 HMNMH (Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital), 26 Centre
Pointe, 28 Newhall, and T-1 Faircliff:
These zones are best characterized as primarily benefiting commercial and retail properties.
Typical maintenance and improvement activities include care for: slopes, parkways and side
panels, local fences, walls, swales, hardscape, irrigation systems, ornamental structures,
signage, lighting and monument signs. Plant material consists of: turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees
and flowers. Landscaping activities performed in these zones are on easements or public rights
of way.
Fiscal Year City of Santa Clarita Engineer's Report
2019/2020 Landscape and Lighting District APPENDIX
City of Santa Clarita
Engineer's Report
Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas
(DBAA) NOS. 39 69169199 209 229 249 339
2005-19 2005-29 2013-1 2014-19 2015-19
2017-1 and 2017-2
FisCAL YEAR 2019/2020
Intent Meeting: June 11, 2019
Public Hearing: June 25, 2019
Prepared on: April 30, 2019
WI LLDAN
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA
(DBAA) Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 33, 2008-1, 2008-2, 2013-1, 2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-1 and
2017-2
ENGINEER'S REPORT
CERTIFICATE
This Report describes the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas (DBAAs) including the
improvements, budgets, parcels, and assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, as
they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made
to the Los Angeles County Assessor's maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions
of parcels within the DBAAs. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as
directed by the City Council.
Dated this day of 12019.
Wlldan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
By Bv:
Stacee Reynolds Richard Kopecky
Sr. Project Manager, District Administration Services R. C. E. # 16742
I HEREBY CERTIFY the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with Assessment Roll and
Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on the day of 12019.
Bv:
Mary Cusick, City Clerk
City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County, California
I HEREBY CERTIFY 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 Santa Clarita, California, on the day of 12019.
By:
Mary Cusick, City Clerk
City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County, California
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OVERVIEW................................................................................................................1
A. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................1
B. RIGHT TO VOTE ON TAXES ACT (PROPOSITION 218) ...............................................1
A PLAINS AND SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................... 3
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREAS........................3
///. ESTIMATE OF COSTS.................................................................................................. 9
/K METHOD OF ASSESSMENT................................................................................12
A. BACKGROUND..............................................................................................................12
B. SPECIAL BENEFIT........................................................................................................12
C. GENERAL BENEFIT......................................................................................................16
D. APPORTIONMENT.........................................................................................................21
E. ANNUAL ESCALATORS...............................................................................................25
V ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM.................................................................................... 27
V/. ASSESSMENT ROLL............................................................................................ 28
APPENDICES
A. Assessment Boundary Diagrams
Exhibit A - DBAA No. 3
Exhibit B -
DBAA No.
6
Exhibit C
- DBAA No.
18
Exhibit D
- DBAA No.
19
Exhibit E -
DBAA No.
20
Exhibit F -
DBAA No.
22
Exhibit G
- DBAA No.
24
Exhibit H
- DBAA No.
33
Exhibit I -
DBAA No. 2008-1
Exhibit J -
DBAA No.
2008-2
Exhibit K -
DBAA No.
2013-1
Exhitbit L
- DBAA No.
2014-1
Exhitbit M
- DBAA No. 2015-1
Exhibit N
- DBAA No.
2017-1
Exhibit O
- DBAA No.
2017-2
B. Assessment Roll
"I LLDAN
OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
This report is prepared in compliance with the requirements of Article 4 of Chapter 6.4, of
the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, (hereinafter referred to as the "1982 Act") of the
California Government Code. The City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, being the
legislative body for the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas (DBAAs), may, pursuant to
the 1982 Act, levy annual assessments and act as the governing body for the operations
and administration of the DBAAs. The 1982 Act provides for the levy of annual
assessments after formation of an assessment district for the continued maintenance and
servicing of the district improvements. The costs associated with the installation,
maintenance, and service of the improvements may be assessed to those properties
which benefit by the installation, maintenance, and service.
B. RIGHT TO VOTE ON TAXES ACT (PROPOSITION 218)
On November 5, 1996, the electorate approved Proposition 218, Right to Vote on Taxes
Act, which added Articles XIIIC and MID to the California Constitution. The Proposition
affects all assessments upon real property for a special benefit conferred on the property.
Assessments imposed under the 1982 Act are special benefit assessments. However,
Proposition 218 also exempts any assessments imposed to finance costs associated with
drainage systems. In Santa Clarita, required drainage systems due to development of land
may require the property owner, as a condition of development approval, to annex into or
form a Drainage Benefit Assessment Area (DBAA) to pay for its ongoing maintenance. As
such, owners and subsequent owners of benefiting parcels are assessed annually. DBAA
Nos. 3, 6, 18, 20, 22, 2008-1, 2008-2, 2013-1, 2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-1 and 2017-2 were
formed in this way. The one exception to the above formation process is DBAA No. 19,
whose formation was initiated by a group of homeowners in response to rising
groundwater in their immediate neighborhood.
On September 11, 2018, the Los Angeles County Board of Directors approved a Joint
Resolution between the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles for the City's
annexation of unincorporated territory known as Annexation No. 2018-04 (Plum Canyon,
Skyline Ranch, and North Sand Canyon) and for the transferring of certain rights, tax
revenue, property, improvements, assessment areas and districts to the City of Santa
Clarita. DBAA No. 24 and DBAA No. 33 were transferred to the City of Santa Clarita as
part of this territory annexation.
Assessments for DBAA Nos. 3, 6, 18, and 19 are exempt from the provisions of
Proposition 218. Therefore, subsequent increases, if any, will be subject to the procedures
and approval process of Section 4 of Article XIIID.
DBAA Nos. 20, 22, 33, 2008-1, 2008-2, 2013-1, 2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-1 and 2017-2 were
established under the provisions of Proposition 218, and the maximum assessments may
be increased by the annual change in CPI. For the annual assessment rates to be
increased above the maximum allowable assessment rates, the increase rates will be
subject to the procedures and approval process of Section 4 of Article XIIID.
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Assessments for DBAA N0. 24 were approved prior to the passage of Proposition 218.
However annual adjustments to reflect changes in the maintenance costs were approved
at the time the DBAA was formed.
Assessments, if authorized by the City Council, will be placed on the 2019/2020 Los
Angeles County Property Tax Roll. Reserve funds will be used to fund the maintenance
and service until the first installment of assessment funds are distributed by the County
Tax Collector in December of 2019.
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A. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREAS
The proposed services involve the maintenance and operation of surface and subsurface
drainage systems constructed for Tract No. 36496 (DBAA No. 3); Tract No. 43528 (DBAA
No. 6); Tract No. 44965 (DBAA No. 18); the Four Oaks Area (DBAA No. 19); Tract Nos.
47863, 46626, and 50536 (DBAA No. 20); Tract Nos. 51857 and 52372 (DBAA No. 22);
Tract Nos. 31158, 37081, 44966, 46268, 46269 and 46270 (DBAA No. 24); Tract No.
60922 (DBAA No. 33); Tract Nos. 53425-02 and 53425-03 (DBAA No. 2008-1); Tract No.
52414-01, lots 9 through 17 (DBAA No. 2008-2 GVR Commercial); Tract No. 62322
(DBAA No. 2013-1, Villa Metro); Tract No. 53425 (DBAA No. 2014-1 River Village Area
C); Tract No. 60258 (DBAA No. 2015-1 Five Knolls), Tract No. 69164 Vista Canyon (DBAA
No. 2017-1) and Tract No. 71564 Golden Valley Ranch (DBAA No. 2017-2) as shown in
Appendix A.
The services necessary for the DBAAs include, but are not limited to, and may generally
be described as shown below:
• DBAA No. 3: Whites Canyon Road and Nadal Street
The drainage facilities consist of three observation wells without pumps and sixteen
horizontal drains or hydraugers. The drainage facilities are shown on Exhibit A.
Maintenance and operation of the drainage facilities involve: 1) inspection, monitoring,
and evaluations; 2) well and appurtenant facilities unclogging and clean-out; 3) annual
geologist review with a report and recommendations; 4) installation of dewatering
devices and other mitigation measures; and 5) maintenance and repair.
• DBAA No. 6: Shangri-La Drive and Nathan Hill Road
The drainage facilities consist of one pump station, three observation wells with
pumps, six observation wells without pumps, one access shaft, and six hydraugers.
The drainage facilities are shown on Exhibit B.
Maintenance and operation of the drainage facilities involve: 1) inspection, monitoring,
and evaluations; 2) well and appurtenant facilities unclogging and clean-out; 3) annual
geologist review with a report and recommendations; 4) installation of dewatering
devices and other mitigation measures; 5) maintenance and repair.
• DBAA No. 18: Bakerton Street
The drainage facilities consist of one pump station, one sump pump drainage system,
five access shafts, and twenty-one observation wells without pumps. The drainage
facilities are shown on Exhibit C.
Maintenance and operation of the drainage facilities involve: 1) inspection, monitoring,
and evaluations; 2) well and appurtenant facilities unclogging and clean-out; 3) annual
geologist review with a report and recommendations; 4) installation of dewatering
devices and other mitigation measures; 5) maintenance and repair.
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• DBAA No. 19: Four Oaks east of Camp Plenty Road
The drainage facilities consist of two pumps and two observation wells without pumps.
The drainage facilities are shown on Exhibit D.
Maintenance and operation of the drainage facilities involve: 1) inspection, monitoring,
and evaluations; 2) well unclogging and clean-out; 3) installation of dewatering devices
and other mitigation measures; 4) maintenance and repair.
• DBAA No. 20: Whites Canyon Road and Canyon Crest Drive
The drainage facilities consist of two observation wells, eight monitoring wells, terrace
drains, swale drains, storm drains, and appurtenant facilities. The boundaries of DBAA
No. 20 are shown on Exhibit E.
Maintenance and operation of the drainage facilities involve: 1) inspection, monitoring,
and evaluations; 2) unclog and clean-out wells and appurtenant facilities; 3)
maintenance and repair; 4) installation of dewatering devices and other mitigation
measures; 5) annual geologist review with a report and recommendations; and 6)
administration.
• DBAA No. 22: Shadow Pines Boulevard and Narcissus Crest Avenue
The drainage facilities consist of sub drains, terrace drains, parkway culverts, swale
drains, down drains, inlet structures, flumes, stand pipes, debris walls, catch basins,
and all storm drain and related structures and appurtenant facilities. The boundaries
of DBAA No. 22 are shown on Exhibit F.
Maintenance and operation of the drainage facilities involve: 1) inspection, monitoring,
and evaluations; 2) drain and appurtenant facilities unclogging and clean-out; 3)
annual geologist review with a report and recommendations; 4) installation of
dewatering devices and other mitigation measures; and 5) maintenance and repair.
• DBAA No. 24: Plum Canyon
The drainage facilities consist of sub drains and wells with appurtenant pumping
equipment. The boundaries of DBAA No. 24 are shown on Exhibit G.
Maintenance and operation of the drainage facilities involve: operation and
maintenance of a subsurface drainage system consisting of collection subdrains and
monitoring/dewatering wells with appurtenant pumping equipment.
• DBAA No. 33: Skyline Ranch
The drainage facility is a runoff treatment system consisting of two (2) Continuous
Deflective Separation units and thirty (30) catch basin filters.
Maintenance and operation of the runoff treatment system includes, but is not limited
to: Four complete system inspections per year and two annual maintenance (clean out
of the system with a vacuum truck, removal of surface motor oil and hydrocarbons,
trash removal, power washing of the separation screen as needed).
The boundaries of DBAA No. 33 are shown on Exhibit H.
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• DBAA No. 2008-1: River Village
The drainage facilities consist of two (2) water quality basins (extended dry detention
basins). The boundaries of DBAA No. 2008-1 are shown on Exhibit I.
The water quality basins treat runoff from portions of the River Village development.
The basins are extended dry detention basins with surface flow wetland that is
vegetated and landscaped with native vegetation. The basins also have subsurface
low -flow devices. Extended dry detention basins are designed to detain stormwater
runoff for some minimum time (e.g., 48 hours) to allow particles and associated
pollutants to settle. Additionally, the basins have been designed to reduce the two-
year peak flow from the post -development condition to the pre -development condition.
The difference in the pre -and post -development stormwater runoff generated by a two-
year storm, and by a 0.75 -inch (first flush) storm, will be collected, detained, and
treated in the basins, before it is released into the Santa Clara River. Regular
maintenance is required in order for the basins to function correctly within the design
parameters.
Maintenance and operation of the drainage facilities involve but are not limited to: 1)
silt/debris removal; 2) landscaping replacement; 3) replacement of piping and gravel
media; 4) storm damage repair; 5) periodic maintenance and repair, and 6) annual
review with a report and recommendations.
• DBAA No. 2008-2: Golden Valley Ranch — Commercial
The drainage facilities consist of Storm Drain Line "D", several or numerous lateral
lines, and a continuous deflection separation unit. The boundaries of DBAA No. 2008-
2 are shown on Exhibit J.
Services involve the maintenance and operation of Storm Drain Line "D" in Tract No.
52414-01 and all lateral lines associated with Line "D," including the continuous
deflection separation unit. Storm Drain Line "D" drains portions of the Golden Valley
Ranch Commercial development and is the only storm drain line that is not being
accepted into the Los Angeles County Flood Control District's system.
Regular maintenance is required in order for the storm drain line and lateral lines to
function correctly within the design parameters.
Maintenance and operation of the drainage facilities involve: 1) inspection, monitoring,
and evaluations; 2) well and appurtenant facilities unclogging and clean-out; 3) annual
geologist review with a report and recommendations; 4) installation of dewatering
devices and other mitigation measures; 5) maintenance and repair.
• DBAA No. 2013-1: Villa Metro
The drainage facilities consist of one (1) storm drain box culvert. The boundaries of
DBAA No. 2013-1 are shown on Exhibit K.
The storm drain box culvert places the existing open channel that runs along the
frontage of the development underground, thereby gaining additional area to develop.
Regular maintenance is required in order for the box culvert to function correctly within
the design parameters. The services necessary include, but are not limited to, and
may be generally described as: 1) inspection, 2) storm damage repair, 3) cleaning can
this be replaced with silt and debris removal and 4) administration.
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• DBAA No. 2014-1: River Village Area C
The drainage facilities consist of one (1) water quality basin (extended dry detention
basin), the facilities not maintained by LACFLD (shown in the Storm Drain
Improvement Plans for Tract No. 53425, M.T.D. No. 1819, Sheet 3A), and project
mitigation measures outlined in the Environmental Impact Report to reduce the
amount of pollutants in urban runoff prior to its discharge into the Santa Clarita River.
The boundaries of DBAA No. 2014-1 are shown on Exhibit L.
The water quality basin treats runoff from portions of the River Village development.
The basin is an extended dry detention basin with surface wetland that is vegetated
and landscaped with native vegetation. Extended dry detention basins are designed
to detain the stormwater runoff for some minimum time (e.g. 48 hours) to allow
particles and associated pollutants to settle. Additionally, the basins have been
designed to reduce the two-year peak flow from the post -development condition to the
pre -development condition. The difference in the pre- and post -development
stormwater runoff generated by a two-year storm, and by a 0.75 inch (first flush) storm,
will be collected, detained, and treated in the basins, before it is released into the Santa
Clarita River. Regular maintenance is required in order for the basins to function
correctly within the design parameters.
The services necessary for this area include, but are not limited to, and may be
generally described as: 1) silt/debris removal, 2) landscaping replacement, 3)
replacement of piping and gravel, 4) storm damage repair, 5) periodic maintenance
and repair, and 6) annual review with a report and recommendations.
• DBAA No. 2015-1: Five Knolls
The services involve the maintenance and operation of the two (2) water quality basin
(extended detention basins) and one (1) bio swale required for Five Knolls Tract No.
60258 by the Urban Storm Mitigation Plan (USMP) and the project mitigation
measures outlined in the Environmental Impact Report to reduce the amount of
pollutants in urban runoff prior to its discharge into the Santa Clara River. The basins
treat runoff from portions of the Five Knolls Development. The water quality basin is
an extended dry detention basin with wetland that is vegetated and landscaped with
native vegetation. Extended detention basins are basins whose outlets have been
designed to detain the storm water runoff for some minimum time (e.g. 48 hours) to
allow particles and associated pollutants to settle. Additionally, the basins have been
designed to reduce the 2 -year peak flow from the post -development condition to the
pre -development condition. The difference in the pre -and post -development
Stormwater runoff generated by a 2 -year storm, and by a 0.75 -inch (first flush) storm,
will be collected, detained, and treated in the basins, before it is released into the Santa
Clara River. Regular maintenance is required in order for the basins to function
correctly within the design parameters.
The services necessary for the District include, but are not limited to, and may be
generally described as: 1) silt/debris removal, 2) landscaping replacement, 3)
replacement of piping and gravel media as needed, 4) storm damage repair, and 5)
annual review with a report and recommendations.
The boundaries of DBAA No. 2015-1 are shown on Exhibit M.
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• DBAA No. 2017-1: Vista Canyon
The proposed services involve the maintenance and operation of five (5) water quality
treatment facilities (four (4) Chambermaxx basins and one (1) Bio basin) required for
Vista Canyon Tentative Tract Map 69164 by the Urban Storm Mitigation Plan (USMP)
and the project mitigation measures outlined in the Environmental Impact Report to
reduce the amount of pollutants in urban runoff prior to its discharge into the Santa
Clara River. The basins treat runoff from portions of the Vista Canyon Development.
The Bio Basin is an extended dry detention basin with wetland that is vegetated and
landscaped with native vegetation. The Chambermaxx basins are basins whose
outlets have been designed to detain the storm water runoff for some minimum time
(e.g. 48 hours) to allow particles and associated pollutants to settle. Additionally, the
basins have been designed to reduce the 2 -year peak flow from the post -development
condition to the pre -development condition. The difference in the pre -and post -
development Stormwater runoff generated by a 2 -year storm, and by a 0.75 -inch (first
flush) storm, will be collected, detained, and treated in the basins, before it is released
into the Santa Clara River. Regular inspection, cleaning and maintenance is required
in order for the basins to function correctly within the design parameters.
The services necessary for the District include, but are not limited to, and may be
generally described as: 1) silt/debris removal, 2) landscaping replacement, 3)
replacement of piping and gravel media as needed, 4) storm damage repair, and 5)
annual review with a report and recommendations
The boundaries of DBAA No. 2017-1 are shown on Exhibit N.
• DBAA No. 2017-2': Golden Valley Ranch
The proposed services involve the maintenance and operation of the entire Golden
Valley Ranch storm drain system including five (5) water quality treatment facilities
including two (2) Continuous Deflection System (CDS) Units, two (2) U.S. Enviro — Net
Service, Inc. Catch Basins with Debris Gates, and one (1) Culvert including Inlet and
Outlet as required for Golden Valley Ranch Tract No. 71564.
The water quality treatment facilities treat runoff collected by the storm drain system
from portions of the Golden Valley Ranch Development and the school site on the
north edge of the development. The CDS Units are designed to treat storm water runoff
and are highly effective in the capture of suspended solids, fine sands, and larger
particles, and they capture a very wide range of organic and in -organic solids and
pollutants that typically result in tons of captured solids each year such as: Total
Suspended Solids (TSS) and other sedimentitious materials, oil and greases, trash,
and other debris (including floatables, neutrally buoyant, and negatively buoyant
debris). These pollutants will be captured even under very high flow rate conditions.
The services necessary for the District include, but are not limited to, and may be
generally described as: 1) silt/debris removal, 2) landscaping replacement, 3)
replacement of piping and gravel media as needed, 4) storm damage repair, and 5)
annual review with a report and recommendations.
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The boundaries of DBAA No. 2017-2 are shown on Exhibit O.
Plans and Specifications for the DBAA improvements are voluminous and not bound in
this report, but by this reference, are incorporated and made a part of this report. The
plans and specifications are on file at the City, where they are available for public
inspection.
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ESTIMATE
The 1982 Act provides that the estimated costs of the improvements shall include the total cost
of the improvements for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, including incidentals, which may include reserves
to operate the DBAAs until funds are transferred to the City from the County around December
10 of the next fiscal year.
The 1982 Act also provides that the amount of any surplus, deficit, or contribution be included in
the estimated cost of improvements. The net amount to be assessed on the lots or parcels within
each DBAA is the total cost of maintenance and servicing with adjustments either positive or
negative for reserves, surpluses, deficits, and/or contributions.
Estimated costs of improvements for the DBAAs are voluminous and not bound in this report, but
by this reference, are incorporated and made a part of this report. The estimated costs are on file
at the City, where they are available for public inspection.
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The following is the approved assessment methodologies for the DBAAs:
A. BACKGROUND
The Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 provides that assessments may be apportioned upon
all assessable lots or parcels of land within an assessment district in proportion to the
estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the improvements. In addition,
Proposition 218 requires that a parcel's assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost
of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.
Proposition 218 provides that only special benefits are assessable, and the City must
separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel. A special
benefit is a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on
the public at large, including real property within a DBAA. The general enhancement of
property value does not constitute a special benefit.
B. SPECIAL BENEFIT
DBAA Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 33 and 2008-1
The installation and continued maintenance of drainage improvements by the developers,
sub -dividers of the land, was guaranteed through the establishment of a DBAA, as a
condition of subdivision and development. Had the installation of the improvements and
the guaranteed maintenance not occurred, the lots would not have been established and
could not have been sold to any distinct and separate owner. Thus, the ability to establish
each distinct and separate lot which permits the construction of a building or structure on
the property and the ownership and sale of the distinct lot in perpetuity is a particular and
distinct special benefit conferred only to the real property located in the DBAA.
The lots were established once the conditions regarding the improvements and the
continued maintenance was guaranteed. As a result, each lot within the DBAA is conferred
a particular and distinct special benefit from the improvements and to the same degree.
DBAA No. 3 is a multi -family residential development and is assessed based on the
number of dwelling units within the development. DBAA Nos. 6, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, and
2008-1 are single-family residential developments, and each developable lot is one
dwelling unit, so these developments are assessed based on the number of dwelling units
within them. DBAA No. 33's special benefit is based on the useable area of the lots within
the development.
The DBAA drainage improvements were established to provide for surface and/or
subsurface water removal in order to promote and maintain desirable soil conditions, soil
stability, and/or slope stability for the subdivided lots within the DBAA. Therefore, the
drainage improvements and the continued maintenance thereof, confer a particular and
distinct special benefit to the real property located within the DBAA.
In addition, all of the above contributes to a specific increase in property desirability and
specific enhancement of the property value, which confers a particular and distinct
special benefit upon the real property located within the DBAA.
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DBAA No. 2008-2
There are two (2) categories of special benefits identified for DBAA 2008-2
1. The benefit related to the satisfaction of a Condition of Development, and
2. The benefit related to the functionality of the drainage system.
Satisfaction of Conditions of Development
The drainage improvements for the commercial portion of the Golden Valley Ranch
development were installed by the developers, the sub -dividers of the land. A condition of
approval of the commercial development was the guarantee of ongoing maintenance for
the drainage system (Condition of Approval EN53). Most of the drainage improvements
are acceptable to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) and will be
accepted into the County system for maintenance. Lots 1 through 14 of Tract No. 52414-
01 have satisfied this condition.
Storm Drain Line "D" is not acceptable to LACFCD and will not be accepted into their
system. Therefore, for Lots 15, 16 and 17 to satisfy Condition of Approval EN53, the
continued maintenance of Storm Drain Line "D" must be guaranteed through the
establishment of a DBAA or some other form of guaranteed financing. Should the
guaranteed maintenance not occur, the Condition of Approval for the development of
these lots would not be satisfied, and the lots would not be able to have Building Permits
finalized or Certificates of Occupancy issued. Thus, the ability to develop these lots to
construct a building or structure on the property is a particular and distinct special benefit
conferred only to Lots 15, 16 and 17.
Therefore, due to the satisfaction of Condition EN53, Lots 15, 16, and 17 are uniquely
benefited by, and receive a direct advantage from, the guaranteed funding of maintenance
for Storm Drain Line "D" improvements and are conferred a particular and distinct special
benefit over and above general benefits.
Functionality of the Drainage System
The southern portion of the Golden Valley Ranch Commercial development is comprised
of Lots 9 through 17 and is identified as the South Plaza area. These lots all function as a
cohesive shopping plaza and are connected to each other through driving lanes and
parking lots. Storm Drain Line "D" serves the area drains in the southerly quadrant of this
plaza, including a portion of the truck delivery path of travel for this entire plaza.
Because of the interconnectivity between portions of the South Plaza area, the proper
maintenance and functioning of Storm Drain Line "D" provides a particular and distinct
special benefit to all the properties in the South Plaza by allowing traffic to flow unimpeded
by poor drainage.
Therefore, Lots 9 through 17 are uniquely benefited by, and receive a direct advantage
from, the proper functioning and maintenance of Storm Drain Line "D" improvements and
are conferred a particular and distinct special benefit over and above general benefits.
DBAA No. 2013-1
The drainage improvements were installed by the developers, subdividers of the land, and
the continued maintenance was guaranteed through the establishment of a DBAA. If the
installation of the improvements and the guaranteed maintenance did not occur, the
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individual parcels would not have been established and could not have been sold to any
distinct and separate owner. The establishment of each distinct and separate parcel is a
special benefit which permits the construction of a building or structure on the property
and the ownership and sale of the distinct parcel in perpetuity.
The parcels were established once the conditions regarding the improvements and the
continued maintenance was guaranteed. As a result, each parcel within the DBAA
receives a special and distinct benefit from the improvements. Villa Metro Tract No. 62322
consists of predominantly residential units, so the development is assessed based the
residential units or the equivalent residential units. There are a total of 293 residential
units, 22 live -work units, and 1 commercial parcel planned within the tract.
DBAA No. 2014-1
The drainage improvements were installed by the developers, subdividers of the land, and
the continued maintenance was guaranteed through the establishment of a DBAA. If the
installation of the improvements and the guaranteed maintenance did not occur, the
individual parcels would not have been established and could not have been sold to any
distinct and separate owner. The establishment of each distinct and separate parcel is a
special benefit which permits the construction of a building or structure on the property
and the ownership and sale of the distinct parcel in perpetuity.
The parcels were established once the conditions regarding the improvements and the
continued maintenance was guaranteed. As a result, each parcel within the DBAA
receives a special and distinct benefit from the improvements. River Village Tract No.
53425, Area C is comprised of multi -family residential developments and a private road.
These parcels are assessed based on the specific drainage area on each proposed lot.
Total drainage sub -basin area within the tract is 26.29 acres.
DBAA No. 2015-1
In the development the drainage improvements were installed by the developers.
Subdividers of the land and the continued maintenance was guaranteed through the
establishment of a Drainage Benefit Assessment Area. If the installation of the
improvements and the guaranteed maintenance did not occur, the development would not
have been established and could not have been sold to any distinct and separate owner.
The establishment of a buildable lot is a special benefit which permits the construction of
a building or structure on the property and the ownership and sale of the distinct lot in
perpetuity. All the lots are established at the same time once the conditions regarding the
improvements and the continued maintenance are guaranteed. As a result, each lot within
the District receives a special and distinct benefit from the improvements. This special
benefit has been identified as the "Condition of Approval Benefit" and this benefit applies
to all properties within Five Knolls Tract No. 60258.
All parcels within the development benefit from flood prevention. The drainage system is
designed to carry storm water runoff to the water quality basins for retention and
disbursement. This capacity is an integral part of the overall storm drain and flood control
system for the development. This benefit is defined as the "Flood Prevention Benefit" and
applies to all properties within Five Knolls Tract No. 60258.
Within the development, several areas drain directly into the water quality basins. During
dry weather runoff events, the drainage from these properties will be captured and
disbursed into the water quality basins, by-passing the County maintained storm drain
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system. Properties that drain directly into the water quality basins receive a "Direct
Drainage Benefit'.
These three (3) benefits make up the total benefits from the drainage improvements.
For DBAA No. 2015-1 there are two (2) distinct benefit zones. Zone A is comprised of
parcels that benefit from all three special benefits, while Zone B is comprised of parcels
that only benefit from the "Condition of Approval Benefit" and "Flood Prevention Benefit".
These zones are shown on the Assessment Diagram in Exhibit M.
DBAA No. 2017-1
Vista Canyon Tentative Tract Map 69164 is comprised of single-family and multi -family
residential development, retail and office space, recreation areas, and private roads.
In the development the drainage improvements will installed by the developers,
subdividers of the land, and the continued maintenance was guaranteed through the
establishment of a Drainage Benefit Assessment Area. If the installation of the
improvements and the guaranteed maintenance does not occur, the development cannot
be established and cannot be sold to any distinct and separate owner. The establishment
of a buildable lot is a special benefit which permits the construction of a building or
structure on the property and the ownership and sale of the distinct lot in perpetuity. All
the lots are established at the same time once the conditions regarding the improvements
and the continued maintenance are guaranteed. As a result, each lot within the District
receives a special and distinct benefit from the improvements. We have identified this
special benefit as the "Condition of Approval Benefit" and this benefit applies to all
properties within Vista Canyon Tentative Tract Map 69164.
All parcels within the development benefit from flood prevention. The drainage system is
designed to carry storm water runoff to the water quality basins for retention and
disbursement. This capacity is an integral part of the overall storm drain and flood control
system for the development. This benefit is defined as the "Flood Prevention Benefit" and
applies to all properties within Vista Canyon Tentative Tract Map 69164.
Within the development, several areas drain directly into the water quality basins. During
dry weather runoff events, the drainage from these properties will be captured and
disbursed into the water quality basins, by-passing the County maintained storm drain
system. Properties that drain directly into the water quality basins receive a "Direct
Drainage Benefit'.
These 3 benefits make up the total benefits from the drainage improvements.
For Vista Canyon Tentative Tract Map 69164, two (2) distinct benefit zones have been
identified. Zone A is comprised of parcels that benefit from all three special benefits, while
Zone B is comprised of parcels that only benefit from the "Condition of Approval Benefit"
and "Flood Prevention Benefit'. These zones are shown on the Assessment Diagram in
Appendix A.
DBAA No. 2017-2
Golden Valley Ranch Tentative Tract Map No. 71564 is comprised of single-family and
multi -family residential development and private roads.
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In the development, the drainage improvements will be installed by the developers,
subdividers of the land, and the continued maintenance is guaranteed through the
establishment of a Drainage Benefit Assessment Area. If the installation of the
improvements and the guaranteed maintenance does not occur, the development cannot
be established and cannot be sold to any distinct and separate owner. The establishment
of a buildable lot is a special benefit which permits the construction of a building or
structure on the property and the ownership and sale of the distinct lot in perpetuity. All
the lots are established at the same time once the conditions regarding the improvements
and the continued maintenance are guaranteed. As a result, each lot within the District
receives a special and distinct benefit from the improvements. We have identified this
special benefit as the "Condition of Approval Benefit" and this benefit applies to all
properties within Golden Valley Ranch Tract No. 71564.
All parcels within the development benefit from flood prevention. The drainage system is
designed to carry storm water runoff to the water quality basins for retention and
disbursement. This capacity is an integral part of the overall storm drain and flood control
system for the development. This benefit is defined as the "Flood Prevention Benefit" and
applies to all properties within Golden Valley Ranch Tract No. 71564.
Within the development, several areas drain directly into the water quality basins. During
dry weather runoff events, the drainage from these properties will be captured and
disbursed into the water quality basins, by-passing the County maintained storm drain
system. Properties that drain directly into the water quality basins receive a "Direct
Drainage Benefit'.
These 3 benefits make up the total benefits from the drainage improvements.
For Golden Valley Ranch Tract No. 71564, it has been determined that all of the parcels
in the District, as well as the school site parcel adjacent to the northern boundary of the
District, receive all three special benefits.
C. GENERAL BENEFIT
DBAA Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, 22, 2008-1, 2008-2, 2013-1 and 2014-1
The drainage facilities are located within and/or immediately adjacent to properties within
the DBAAs. They were installed and are maintained particularly and solely to serve, and
for the benefit of, the properties within the DBAAs. Any benefit received by properties
outside of the DBAAs is inadvertent and unintentional. Therefore, any general benefits
associated with the drainage facilities of the DBAAs are merely incidental, negligible, and
non -quantifiable.
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DBAA No_ 24
In addition to the special benefits received by the parcels within the DBAA, there are
general benefits conferred by the proposed improvements. General benefits are provided
to all of the public streets within DBAA No. 24 and account for 17.53% of the estimated
cost.
DBAA No. 33
In addition to the special benefits received by the parcels within the DBAA, there are
general benefits conferred by the proposed improvements. General benefits are provided
to all of the public streets within DBAA No. 33. There are 33.6 acres of County road right
of way within the DBAA. The DBAA is 309.41 acres consisting of the lots and streets
treated by the drainage facility; therefore 10.85% of the cost of the services is considered
a general benefit cost that will not be allocated to the DBAA.
DBAA No. 2015-1
In addition to the special benefits received by the parcels within the District, there are
general benefits conferred by the proposed improvements. These general benefits are
associated with runoff from public streets adjacent to the development. General benefit
has been determined based on the drainage areas (tributaries to the water quality basins),
which directly correlates to the amount of storm water runoff from each drainage area.
Based on the approved Water Quality Plans (on file at the office of the City Clerk of the
City of Santa Clarita), the following are the drainage areas within the development
boundary contributing to the water quality basins.
The drainage improvements along Golden Valley Road are considered general benefit,
based on the allocation of total benefit and the drainage area above, the general vs.
special benefit is allocated as follows:
General vs. Special Benefit Calculation:
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Of the total benefit for the drainage improvements, 50% of the benefit is considered
"Condition of Approval Benefit", 29.52% of the benefit is considered "Flood Prevention
Special Benefit", 14.35% of the benefit is considered "Direct Drainage Special Benefit",
and 6.13% of the benefit is considered "General Benefit".
DBAA No. 2017-1
In addition to the special benefits received by the parcels within the District, there are
general benefits conferred by the proposed improvements. These general benefits are
associated with runoff from public streets adjacent to the development. General benefit
has been determined based on the drainage areas (tributaries to the water quality basins),
which directly correlates to the amount of storm water runoff from each drainage area.
Based on the approved Water Quality Plans, the following are the drainage areas within
the development boundary contributing to the water quality basins.
The drainage improvements benefiting the public streets that drain to each of the WQT
facilities are considered general benefit, based on the allocation of total benefit and the
drainage areas above, the general vs. special benefit is allocated as follows:
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General vs. Special Benefit Calculation
General vs. Special Benefit
Of the total benefit for the drainage improvements, 50% of the benefit is considered
"Condition of Approval Benefit", 37.05% of the benefit is considered "Flood Prevention
Special Benefit", 7.82% of the benefit is considered "Direct Drainage Special Benefit", and
5.12% of the benefit is considered "General Benefit".
DBAA No. 2017-2
In addition to the special benefits received by the parcels within the District, there are
general benefits conferred by the proposed improvements. These general benefits are
associated with runoff from public streets adjacent to the development. General benefit
has been determined based on the drainage areas (tributaries to the water quality basins),
which directly correlates to the amount of storm water runoff from each drainage area.
The drainage areas within the development boundary contributing to the water quality
basins are as follows:
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The drainage improvements benefiting the public streets that drain to the CDS units are
considered general benefit. Based on the allocation of total benefit and the drainage areas
above, the general vs. special benefit is allocated as follows:
Total Benefit
General vs. Special Benefit Calculation
Apportionment of Special Benefit
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Final Benefit
Of the total benefit for the drainage improvements, 50% of the benefit is considered
"Condition of Approval Benefit", 22.26% of the benefit is considered "Flood Prevention
Special Benefit", 22.26% of the benefit is considered "Direct Drainage Special Benefit", and
5.47% of the benefit is considered "General Benefit'.
D. APPORTIONMENT
DBAA Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24 and 2008-1:
All parcels receive the same special benefit from the improvements due to their use and
similar proximity to the improvements. Therefore, each parcel is assessed an equal
amount. However, undeveloped parcels are assessed for their proportionate share based
on the number of proposed units to be built on that parcel.
DBAA 33:
The estimated costs are apportioned equally on a per acre basis for each parcel.
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The estimated costs are apportioned equally to each of the two categories of special
benefit. All parcels receive the same degree of special benefit within each benefit category
due to the similar (commercial) use of each parcel. Therefore, each parcel is assessed
based on the proportionate gross acreage of each Assessor's parcel as a share of the
total acres within each benefit category.
DBAA 2013-1:
Each residential unit is assessed one (1) Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU), and each
commercial parcel is assessed at a rate 9.72 ERUs per acre, which is the density of
residential units within the tract (32.42 gross residential acres / 315 residential units = 9.72
units per acre). The 22 live -work units are assessed 1 ERU for the residential unit plus
9.72 ERUs per acre of non-residential use (including one parking space). The typical live -
work unit is 2,400 SF (square feet) with 20% of the area assigned to non-residential use,
which equals 480 SF. The typical parking space is 180 SF. Therefore, the non-residential
use of a live work unit is defined as 660 SF. Live -work units are assigned an additional
0.15 ERU (660 SF / 43,560 SF per acre X 9.72 ERUs per acre) for the non-residential use,
for a total of 1.15 ERUs per live -work unit. Vacant land is assessed its proportionate share
of the proposed ERUs based on acreage, or 9.81 ERUs per gross acre.
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All parcels receive special benefit from the improvements based on the amount of
stormwater runoff from the parcel to the water quality basin improvements. Therefore,
each parcel is assessed an amount based on the drainage area of the parcel, which
directly correlates to the amount of stormwater runoff from each parcel. There are 12.38
drainage acres designated for 87 single-family residential (SFR) units, 12.71 drainage
acres designated for 152 single-family attached condominium (CON) units, and 1.2
drainage acres for the recreation center which is common area. Since the recreation
center is common area for the entire development and equally owned by each unit, the
assessment for the recreation center is divided equally among all 239 units.
DBAA 2015-1:
The single family residential lot 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 EDU's for other residential land uses and for non-
residential parcels. Every land -use is converted to EDU's: parcels containing apartments
are converted to EDU's based on the number of dwelling units on each parcel of land;
commercial parcels are converted based on the lot size of each parcel of land.
The EDU method is seen as the most appropriate and equitable method of spread of
benefit to each parcel from the improvements since it is based on land -use type and parcel
size.
Single Family Residential (SFR). Parcels zoned for single family residential uses are
assessed 1 EDU per dwelling unit. Parcels designated as SFR land -use will be assessed
1 EDU per dwelling unit, including vacant subdivided residential lots and vacant land
zoned for single family residential uses with a tentative or final tract map.
Multiple Family Residential. Multiple -residential (including condominiums) land use
equivalencies are determined based on the number of dwelling units on each parcel. Due
to population density and size of structure relative to the typical single family residence,
each dwelling unit defined as multi -family residential, including condominiums, would be
0.75 EDU.
The EDU's assigned to a multiple -residential parcel are calculated by multiplying the
number of dwelling units by the EDU factor of 0.75.
Non -Residential. In converting non-residential properties to EDU's, the factor used is the
typical standard single family residential lot area and the number of lots that could be
subdivided into an acre of land. All properties that are developed for non-residential uses
are therefore assigned 6.4 EDU's per acre based on the average SFR lot size within the
tract. These include commercial, industrial, church, school, and other non-residential uses.
Vacant and Park Parcels. Vacant graded parcels contribute to the overall drainage of the
development, but only at a fraction of the amount. Based on the Los Angeles County
Hydrology Manual, park parcels have a drainage impervious percentage of 10%.
Therefore, vacant and park parcels are assigned equivalency units at the rate of one-tenth
of improved property which is 6.4 EDUs/acre x one-tenth = 0.64 EDUs/acre.
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The single family detached residential unit or lot has been selected as the basic unit for
calculation of assessments and is defined as one Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU). A
methodology has been developed to calculate the EBU's for multi -family residential land
uses and for non-residential parcels. Every land -use is converted to EBU's. Multi -family
residential parcels containing apartments, condominiums, townhomes, or duplexes are
converted to EBU's based on the number of dwelling units on each parcel of land. Non-
residential parcels are converted based on the lot size of each parcel of land.
The EBU method is seen as the most appropriate and equitable method of spread of
benefit to each parcel from the improvements since it is based on land -use type and
parcel size. Property within the District is assigned to one of the following four categories
based on the land use summary provided in Tables 2.0-1 and 2.0-2 of the Vista Canyon
Specific Plan.
Single Family Residential. Parcels zoned for single family detached home residential
uses are assessed 1 EBU per dwelling unit. Parcels designated as SFR land -use will be
assessed 1 EBU per dwelling unit or lot, including vacant subdivided residential lots and
vacant land zoned for single family residential uses with a tentative or final tract map.
Multiple Family Residential. Multiple -family residential (including apartments,
condominiums, townhomes and duplexes) land use equivalencies are determined based
on the number of dwelling units on each parcel. Due to population density and size of
structure relative to the typical single family residence, each dwelling unit defined as
multi -family residential, including apartments, condominiums, townhomes and duplexes,
are assigned an EBU Factor of 0.75 EBU per dwelling unit. The EBU's assigned to a
multiple -family residential parcel are calculated by multiplying the number of dwelling
units by the EBU Factor of 0.75.
Non -Residential. In converting non-residential properties to EBU's, the EBU Factor
used is equal to the EBU density of the residential property in the District. Vista Canyon
is a high density residential development with approximately 860 planned EBU located
on approximately 48.7 acres. This calculates to an EBU Factor of 18 EBU per developed
residential acre. All properties that are developed for non-residential uses are therefore
assigned 18 EBU's per acre. These include commercial, industrial, church, school, and
other non-residential uses.
Park Parcels. Based on the Los Angeles County Hydrology Manual, park parcels have
a drainage impervious percentage of 10%. Therefore, vacant and park parcels are
assigned equivalency units at the rate of one-tenth of improved property which is 18
EBUs/acre x one-tenth = 1.8 EBUs/acre.
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EBU Factors by Land Use
The following table is summary of the EBU Factors for each of the District land use
categories:
DBAA No. 2017-2
The single family detached residential unit or lot has been selected as the basic unit for
calculation of assessments and is defined as one Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU). A
methodology has been developed to calculate the EBU's for multi -family residential land
uses and for non-residential parcels. Every land -use is converted to EBU's. Multi -family
residential parcels containing apartments, condominiums, townhomes, or duplexes are
converted to EBU's based on the number of dwelling units on each parcel of land. Non-
residential parcels are converted based on the lot size of each parcel of land.
The EBU method is seen as the most appropriate and equitable method of spread of
benefit to each parcel from the improvements since it is based on land -use type and parcel
size. Property within the District is assigned to one of the following three categories based
on land use.
Single Family Residential. Parcels zoned for single family detached home residential
uses are assessed 1 EBU per dwelling unit. Parcels designated as SFR land -use will be
assessed 1 EBU per dwelling unit or lot, including vacant subdivided residential lots and
vacant land zoned for single family residential uses with a tentative or final tract map.
Multiple Family Residential. Multiple -family residential (including apartments,
condominiums, townhomes and duplexes) benefit unit equivalencies are determined
based on the number of dwelling units on each parcel. Due to population density and size
of structure relative to the typical single family residence, dwelling units defined as multi-
family residential, including apartments, condominiums, townhomes, and duplexes, are
assigned an EBU Factor of 0.75. The EBU's assigned to a multiple -family residential
parcel are calculated by multiplying the number of dwelling units by the EBU Factor of
0.75.
Non -Residential. In converting non-residential property to EBU's, the EBU Factor used
is equal to the dwelling unit density of the residential property in the District. Golden Valley
Ranch is a low density residential development with 499 residential units totaling 475.25
EBU located on approximately 142.05 acres. This calculates to an EBU Factor of 3.35
EBU per developed residential acre. All properties that are developed for non-residential
uses are therefore assigned 3.35 EBU's per acre. These include commercial, industrial,
church, school and other non-residential uses.
EBU Factors by Land Use
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The following table is summary of the EBU Factors for each of the District land use
categories:
E. ANNUAL ESCALATORS
DBAA Nos. 20, 22, 24, 33, 2008-1, 2008-2, 2013-1, 2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-1 and 2017-2
were established with an annual assessment escalation clause. The maximum
assessment rate will increase based on the annual change in the Consumer Price Index
(CPI), during the preceding year, for All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles, Long
Beach, and Anaheim areas, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau
of Labor Statistics (or a reasonably equivalent index should the stated index be
discontinued). This year, the annual change in CPI is 3.24%.
DBAA Nos. 3, 6, 18, and 19 were established without escalators.
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Assessment Rates
Note: CPI increase: 3.24%. All maximum assessment rates are rounded down to the nearest penny.
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The boundary diagram for each DBAA is included herein as Appendix A and is part of this report.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the DBAAs are those lines and dimensions
shown on the maps of the Los Angeles County Assessor for the Fiscal Year to which this Report
applies. The Assessor's maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made part
of this Report.
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An Assessment Roll, which describes each assessable lot or parcel of land in a DBAA and the
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 assessment, is made a part of this report as Appendix B. A copy of the
Assessment Roll is also on file at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita.
Parcel identification, for each lot or parcel in a DBAA, shall be the parcel as shown on the
Los Angeles County Assessor's Map for the year in which this Report is prepared.
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APPENDIX A
DBAA Boundary Diagrams
Exhibit A -
DBAA No.
3
Exhibit B -
DBAA No.
6
Exhibit C -
DBAA No.
18
Exhibit D -
DBAA No.
19
Exhibit E -
DBAA No.
20
Exhibit F -
DBAA No.
22
Exhibit G -
DBAA No.
24
Exhibit H -
DBAA No.
33
Exhibit I -
DBAA No.
2008-1
Exhibit J -
DBAA No.
2008-2
Exhibit K -
DBAA No.
2013-1
Exhibit L -
DBAA No.
2014-1
Exhibit M -
DBAA No.
2015-1
Exhibit N -
DBAA No.
2017-1
Exhibit O -
DBAA No.
2017-2
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Exhibit B - DBAA No. 6
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Exhibit C - DBAA No. 18
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Exhibit E - DBAA No. 20
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Exhibit F - DBAA No. 22
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2019/2020 2015-1, 2017-1 and 2017-2 APPENDIX B
City of Santa Clarlta
Engineer's Report
Open Space Maintenance District
(Golden ValleyRanch)
FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020
Intent Meeting: June 11, 2019
Public Hearing: June 25, 2019
Prepared on: April 30, 2019
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
OPEN SPACE MAINTENACE DISTRICT
(GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH)
ENGINEER'S REPORT
CERTIFICATE
This Report describes the District including the improvements, budgets, parcels and
assessments to be levied for fiscal year 2019/2020, as they existed at the time of the passage
of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the Los Angeles County Assessor's
maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The
undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.
Dated this day of 12019.
Wlldan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
By Bv:
Stacee Reynolds Richard Kopecky
Sr. Project Manager, District Administration Services R. C. E. # 16742
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 12019.
Bv:
Mary Cusick, City Clerk
City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County, California
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 Santa Clarita, California, on the day of 12019.
By:
Mary Cusick, City Clerk
City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County, California
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1. OVER V/EWVIEW ...........................................................................................
H. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS........................................................... 2
A. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT.....................................................2
B. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MAINTAINED AND SERVICED..............3
111. EST/MA TE OF COSTS...................................................................... 4
IV. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT ...................... 4
A. GENERAL.........................................................................................................................4
B. PROPOSITION 218 BENEFIT ANALYSIS.......................................................................5
C. REASON FOR THE ASSESSMENT................................................................................6
D. SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS.......................................................................................6
E. ASSESSMENT APPORTIONMENT AND RATES...........................................................7
V. ASSESSMENT ROLL........................................................................ 8
VI. ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM................................................................. 9
A. BACKGROUND
In January of 2002, the City Council approved the Golden Valley Ranch Development.
Approval of this development included the construction of 498 single-family residential units,
approximately 610,930 square feet of commercial uses, a turn -key elementary school, a 2.3
net -acre trail head, a 1.6 -acre fire station pad, and the dedication of approximately 920 acres
of natural undeveloped open space.
In conjunction with the approval of this development, the City, the Owner (PacSun), and the
Golden Valley Ranch Task Force entered into a settlement agreement set forth in the
Judgment of the Superior Court of the State of California Case No. BC269070, filed July 29,
2002, in which, among other things, in exchange for approval of the residential development,
the Owner agreed to set aside open space within the development and be responsible for the
ongoing maintenance of such open space, and the City agreed to initiate formation
proceedings for a special assessment district for the ongoing maintenance of the open space.
B. EFFECTS OF PROPOSITION 218
On November 5, 1996, the electorate approved Proposition 218, Right to Vote on Taxes Act,
which added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California Constitution. The Article XIIID affects all
assessments upon real property for a special benefit conferred on the property. Assessments
imposed under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 are these types of benefit
assessments.
The provisions of Proposition 218 can be summarized in four general areas
1. Strengthens the general and special tax provisions of Propositions 13 and 62;
2. Extends the initiative process to all local taxes, assessments, fees and charges;
3. Adds substantive and procedural requirements to assessments; and
4. Adds substantive and procedural requirements to property -related fees and charges.
On November 25, 2003, the City Council considered adoption of resolutions to initiate
proceedings for and declare its intent to the formation of the District. At that time, PacSun, as
the sole owner of the Golden Valley Ranch Development, provided the City with a petition,
giving approval to the formation of the open space maintenance district.
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I/. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
A. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to this District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to
mean one or any combination of the following:
• The installation or planting of landscaping.
• The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental
structures and facilities.
• The installation or construction of public lighting facilities.
• The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the
foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing
thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the
installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water,
irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
• The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing.
• The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this
section.
Incidental expenses associated with the improvements include, but are not limited to:
• The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates,
diagram, and assessment;
• The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of
notices;
• Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments;
• Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;
• Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and
servicing of the improvements;
• Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section
22662.5.
• Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased
assessment.
The 1972 Act defines "Maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and
materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any
improvement, including:
• Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
• Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including
cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
• The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste.
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The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to
remove or cover graffiti.
B. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MAINTAINED AND SERVICED
The improvements proposed to be maintained and serviced are generally described as
the Conservation Easement area, as described in the Judgment of the Superior Court of
the State of California Case No. BC269070, filed July 29, 2002, which is the open space
area on Tentative Tract Map No. 52414 (Golden Valley Ranch).
Improvements include but are not limited to: trail and trail -head maintenance, landscape
improvements, and open space management within the boundaries of said Maintenance
District.
The District will fund costs in connection with the District maintenance and servicing
including, but not limited to, labor, electrical energy, water, materials, contracting services,
administration, and other expenses necessary for the satisfactory maintenance and
servicing of these improvements.
Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual
operation of natural open space land or replacement of all or part of any of the landscaping
or appurtenant improvements; the removal of rubbish, debris and other solid waste; the
cleaning and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti; and trail maintenance.
Servicing means the administration of all aspects of the maintenance and servicing of the
improvements.
Plans and specifications for the improvements, showing the general nature, location and
the extent of the improvements, are on file at the City where they are available for public
inspection and are by reference herein made a part of this report.
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III. ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The estimated costs for the operation, maintenance and servicing of the facilities, shown below,
are the estimated costs of maintenance if the facilities were fully maintained for Fiscal Year
2019/2020. The 1972 Act provides that the total cost of the maintenance and services, together
with incidental expenses, may be financed from the assessment proceeds. The incidental
expenses may include engineering fees, legal fees, printing, mailing, postage, publishing, and all
other related costs identified with the district proceedings.
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set-up for the revenues and expenditures of the
District. Funds raised by assessment shall be used only for the purpose as stated herein. The
City may advance funds to the District, if needed, to ensure adequate cash flow, and will be
reimbursed for any such advances upon receipt of assessments. Any surplus or deficit remaining
on July 1 must be carried over to the next fiscal year
IV. METHOD OFAPPORTIONMENT OFASSESSMENT
A. GENERAL
Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, the Landscaping and Lighting Act
of 1972, permits the establishment of Maintenance Districts by cities for the purpose of
providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and
servicing of street lights, traffic signals and landscaping facilities.
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Section 22573, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 requires that maintenance
assessments be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This
section states:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an Maintenance 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 Maintenance
District if "by reason of variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements,
the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvements." (Sec.
22574). Thus, the 1972 Act requires the levy of a true "assessment" rather than a "special
tax."
B. PROPOSITION 218 BENEFIT ANALYSIS
The costs of the proposed improvements have been identified and allocated to properties
within the District based on special benefit. The improvements to be provided by this
District and for which properties will be assessed have been identified as an essential
component and local amenity that provides a direct reflection and extension of the
properties within the District which the property owners and residents have expressed a
high level of support.
This District was formed to provide and establish landscape and lighting enhancement
that affects the presentation of the surrounding properties and developments and will
directly benefit the parcels to be assessed within the District. The assessments and
method of apportionment is based on the premise that the assessments will be used to
construct and install landscape improvements within the existing District as well as provide
for the annual maintenance of those improvements, and the assessment revenues
generated District will be used solely for such purposes.
In conjunction with the provisions of the 1972 Act, the California Constitution Article XIIID
addresses several key criteria for the levy of assessments, notably:
Article XIIID Section 2d defines District as follows
"District means an area determined by an agency to contain all parcels which will receive
a special benefit from a proposed public improvement or property -related service";
Article XIIID Section 2i defines Special Benefit as follows:
"Special benefit' means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits
conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large. General
enhancement of property value does not constitute "special benefit."
Article XIIID Section 4a defines proportional special benefit assessments as follows:
"An agency which proposes to levy an assessment shall identify all parcels which will have
a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment will be imposed.
The proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in
relationship to the entirety of the capital cost of a public improvement, the maintenance
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and operation expenses of a public improvement, or the cost of the property related
service being provided. No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds
the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel."
The method of apportionment (method of assessment) set forth in the Report is based on
the premise that each assessed property receives special benefits from the landscape
and lighting improvements in the District, and the assessment obligation for each parcel
reflects that parcel's proportional special benefits as compared to other properties that
receive special benefits.
To identify and determine the proportional special benefit to each parcel within the District,
it is necessary to consider the entire scope of the improvements provided as well as the
properties that benefit from those improvements. The improvements and the associated
costs described in this Report, have been carefully reviewed and have been identified and
allocated based on a benefit rationale and calculations that proportionally allocate the net
cost of only those improvements determined to be of special benefit to properties within
the District. The various public improvements and the associated costs have been
identified as either "general benefit" (not assessed) or "special benefit".
C. REASON FOR THE ASSESSMENT
The assessment is proposed to be levied to defray the costs of the maintenance and
servicing of the open space conservation area improvements, as previously defined herein
in Part A of this Report.
D. SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Parcels within the District will be assessed for the maintenance of those improvements
that provide a special benefit to the project. Article XIIID of the California Constitution
defines special benefit as:
"A particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real
property located in the district or to the public at large. General enhancement of property
value does not constitute `special benefit'."
Per the Judgment of the Superior Court of the State of California Case No. BC269070,
filed July 29, 2002, the setting aside and on-going maintenance of natural open space
areas is a condition of developing the residential portion of Tentative Tract No. 52414
(Golden Valley Ranch).
Without the open space areas, residential development would not be allowed to occur
within the boundaries of the Tentative Tract; therefore, all real property proposed to be
developed for residential uses receive and are conferred a particular and distinct special
benefit from these open space areas and their maintenance. Non-residential properties
are not subject to this condition and therefore do not receive special benefit from the
improvements. The general benefits associated with these open space areas and their
maintenance are considered incidental, negligible and nonquantifiable.
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E. ASSESSMENT APPORTIONMENT AND RATES
As stated above, only residential property receives special benefits for the on-going
maintenance of the designated open space within Tentative Tract No. 52414 (Golden
Valley Ranch). There are 142.05 net acres of land designated for residential development
within the tentative tract. The special benefit to each residential acre of land is the same:
the ability to develop. Therefore, the assessment is apportioned to the residential
development areas on a per acre basis.
$78,147 / 142.05 acres = $550.14 / acre
The table below provides the projected assessment apportionment for the two types of
planned residential unit areas within the Golden Valley Ranch development and shows
the estimated maximum annual assessment rate per residential unit given the following
assumptions. These rates are based on the following development scheme:
129.89 acres currently designated for 404 single family residential (SFR) units,
12.16 acres currently designated for 95 single family condominium (CON) units
CPI Increase = 3.24%
Note: Assessment amounts are slightly different from budgeted amounts due to rounding of assessment to the nearest penny.
If the number of residential units differs from those projected above, the maximum
assessment rates per residential unit will also differ.
The maximum annual maintenance assessment rates will be increased each year by the
annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers, for the Los
Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim areas.
The actual assessments levied in any fiscal year will be as approved by the City Council
and may not exceed the maximum assessment rate without receiving property owner
approval for the increase.
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V. ASSESSMENT ROLL
The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 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 Santa Clarita, which is also made a part of
this Report.
This Assessment Roll includes the proposed residential development areas that make up
Tentative Tract Map No. 52414 (Golden Valley Ranch).
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Open Space Maintenance District (Golden Valley Ranch)
Fiscal Year 2019/20 Assessment Roll
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City of Santa Clarita
Open Space Maintenance District (Golden Valley Ranch)
Fiscal Year 2019/20 Assessment Roll
2841-073-003
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City of Santa Clarita
Open Space Maintenance District (Golden Valley Ranch)
Fiscal Year 2019/20 Assessment Roll
2841-074-005
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City of Santa Clarita
Open Space Maintenance District (Golden Valley Ranch)
Fiscal Year 2019/20 Assessment Roll
2841-075-009
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City of Santa Clarita
Open Space Maintenance District (Golden Valley Ranch)
Fiscal Year 2019/20 Assessment Roll
2841-076-010
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0.32
176.87
2841-076-029
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-030
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-031
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-032
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-033
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-034
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-035
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-036
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-037
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-038
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-039
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-040
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-041
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-042
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-043
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-044
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-045
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-046
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-047
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-076-048
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2841-077-013
CNDOV
69.0
8.83
4,858.29
2841-077-014
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-015
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-016
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-017
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-018
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-019
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-020
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-021
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-022
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-023
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-024
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-025
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-026
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-027
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-028
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-029
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-030
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-031
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
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City of Santa Clarita
Open Space Maintenance District (Golden Valley Ranch)
Fiscal Year 2019/20 Assessment Roll
2841-077-032
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-033
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-034
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-035
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-036
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-037
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-038
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2841-077-039
C N DO
1.0
0.13
70.41
2848-038-001
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-002
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-003
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-004
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-005
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-006
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-007
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-008
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-009
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-010
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-011
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-012
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-013
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-014
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-015
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-016
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-017
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-018
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-019
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-020
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-021
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-022
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-023
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
2848-038-024
SFV
1.0
0.32
176.87
Total
499
142.05
78,144.43
Parcel Count
431
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V1. ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
An Assessment Diagram for the Maintenance District is provided on the following page.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the Maintenance District are those lines and
dimensions shown on the maps of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles, for the year when
this Report was prepared, and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (TMD)
2018-2019
Annual Report
2019-2020
Initiatives and Budget
Tourism Marketing District Overview
The Santa Clarita Tourism Marketing District (TMD) was formed in May 2010 in accordance with
the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989, Part 6 of Division 18 of the California
Streets and Highways Code (1989 Law) and the provisions of the California Constitution Article
XIIID (Proposition 218).
The TMD allows assessed lodging businesses within the City of Santa Clarita to support efforts
to increase tourism in the City, which in turn increases hotel room night stays and, therefore,
increases transient occupancy tax (TOT) revenue back to the City.
Lodging businesses are assessed a 2 percent fee on each room night. The TMD uses these
dollars to fund programs, services and special events that will deliver incremental new room
night sales to its assessed members. TMD works to create strong, measurable results in bringing
more visitors to Santa Clarita.
2018-19 ADVISORY BOARD
The TMD Advisory Board, appointed by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, annually
reviews and makes appropriate recommendations to the City Council by an Annual Report
regarding the use of funds collected through TMD assessments. The Advisory Board consists of
one specified representative from each of the participating hotels within the Hotel Tourism
Marketing Benefit Zone, as well as two City representatives selected by the City Manager.
The following table lists the entities currently represented on the Advisory Board:
Alissa Elhelou, General Manager
Courtyard by Marriott
Billy Dye, General Manager
Embassy Suites
Karina Winkler, General Manager
Holiday Inn Express
Mark Kirsch, General Manager
Hyatt Regency Valencia
Jason Crawford, Marketing, Economic Development & Planning Manager
City of Santa Clarita
Evan Thomason, Economic Development Associate
City of Santa Clarita
ANNUAL REPORT
This report, prepared on behalf of the Advisory Board, provides a recap and overall description
of the proposed activities to be funded by the assessments, the estimated annual budget of
expenses and estimated revenues for Fiscal Year 2019-20 (commencing July 1, 2019 and ending
June 30, 2020).
Summary of Services & Activities
The TMD funds various services and activities which bring special benefit to the TMD hotels.
These services include, but are not limited to:
• Promotion of City of Santa Clarita through financial support of key regional and national
events that support tourism
• Development and implementation of destination marketing strategy and promotion
designed to increase visitor attraction to City of Santa Clarita
• Development and undertaking of advertisement and public relations program focused
on business and leisure travel
• Support and funding of the Summer Trolley program
• Attendance at key meeting and event producer trade shows
Assessment fees are dedicated to securing visitors and room nights through a mix of marketing
programs, projects and activities, including: marketing promotion, advertising, public relations,
visitor services, market research, partnership marketing, and special events promotion.
Programs and advertising opportunities implemented during fiscal year 2018/19 include:
• Tourism advertising campaigns via digital media targeting the drive -market (400 -mile
radius)
• Pace Bike Share program
From amateur events to regional and national championships, Santa Clarita is a premier
sporting destination. Sports Tourism is the fastest growing sector in the global travel industry
and the TMD has funding available to bring more sporting events to town. Events that Santa
Clarita has been able to pursue as a direct result of the established
district include, but are not limited to:
• Southern California Community College Cross Country
Championship
• Hollywood Curling Summer Blockbuster Bonspiel
• Flag Football World Championship Tour
• Los Angeles Spartan Race
• Amgen Tour of California
• CA Youth Chess League Scholastic Championship
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
2002-2018
In the City of Santa Clarita, the Transient Occupancy Tax is 10 percent, paid by each tourist
(transient) to the operator of the lodging establishment. The revenues from the TOT go to the
City ofSanta C|arita'sgenera| fund. In FY 2018-19, $],]65,692was generated.
$1,000,000.00
$SO0,OOO.00
INEWOUNWOM
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
SANTA CLARITA LODGING PERFORMANCE
Average Occupancy 77.8% 81396
Average Daily Rate A\DR\ $134.63 $147.51
Avera0eRevPar $104.80 $119.95
Advertising
TMD dollars successfully launched comprehensive multi -media advertising campaigns, inclusive
of print, digital ad networks, and social media outlets to attract visitors during the off season
(September thru March). Marketing efforts focused on existing feeder markets within a 400 -
mile radius of Santa Clarita. TMD dollars allow simultaneous efforts to market to different
audiences: direct consumer/leisure travelers, corporate meeting and conference planners, and
sports tourism event producers. A marketing campaign results in successful branding,
measurable hotel room bookings, substantial increase in year over year traffic to the Tourism
website, and increased corporate meetings and events. The upward momentum of using TMD
funds to market Santa Clarita as a destination continues to prove successful.
Media Strategy
• Focus media plan on conversions through digital channels including display, mobile, video,
email and social units
• Geo target plan with heavy emphasis on top -performing California markets
• Deliver ads to contextually relevant placements through pre -determined content
categories: family fun, outdoor adventure, entertainment and thrills.
• Target known audience in the market for Los Angeles -area travel
• Drive social interaction through use of sweepstakes
2018-19 Campaign Results
EM IIL MP II N
(10/11, 11/8,12/6/2018)
Deployment per email: 70,000
Total deployment: 210,000
NON. -SWEEPSTAKES CAMPAIIGN
(10/1-12/31/2018,1/1-2/15/2019)
Traffic directed to 'Plan' landing page
31,244 sessions on 'Plan' landing page
15,416,637 campaign impressions
.57% click-thru rate
SWEEPSTAKES
(1/8, 2/6/2019)
Traffic directed Facebook contest form
6,465 contest entries (38% increase)
2,291 page 'Likes' generated
11,497,049 campaign impressions
.62% click-thru rate
Social Media Channels
IFACEBOOK
30,699 followers
(7% increase from 28,591)
2019-20 Initiatives
The Santa Clarita Tourism Marketing District objective remains to increase overall demand for
overnight visitation (leisure, group and meeting business) during the shoulder season
(September thru March). Santa Clarita is primed to attract an increasing number of tourists in
FY 2019-20 with the continued year-round Six Flags Magic Mountain schedule, new attraction
(West Coast Racers opening this year), the summer season of Six Flags Hurricane Harbor,
through partnerships with meeting planner organizations such as HelmsBriscoe and CVENT, use
of interactive social media tools, and a robust Visit Santa Clarita marketing campaign that will
ensure an enhanced California marketplace presence.
Business Driven Sales & Advertising
• Create incentives to attract meeting professionals and increase bookings
• Seek trade shows that provide the most opportunity for convention/meeting lead
generation
• Continue to create engaging and informative online assets to attract new customers
• Focused marketing efforts directed at drive and feeder markets
• Continue efforts on conversions through digital channels including display, mobile,
video, email and social units including geo-targets with heavy emphasis on top -
performing California markets.
Destination & Partnership Development
• Expand cooperative marketing initiatives and partnership opportunities
• Support public relations initiatives to drive visitation and economic development
• Event Attraction
The TMD regularly supports large-scale sporting and other events such as the Amgen Tour of
California and California Beer Festival's Boots & Brews. These events not only make a positive
economic impact to the City, but has made Santa Clarita known as a city that produces quality
regional events with strategic partnerships. The TMD also works on growing existing annual
events and developing new tournaments. Special events held in 2018 brought in over 3,500
room nights to the Santa Clarita TMD Hotels.
2019-20 FY BUDGET
Membership & Dues $1,610
Special Supplies $1,000
Professional Services $145,000
Graphic Design Services $15,000
Auto Allowance & Mileage $200
$1,047,581
$614,061