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Agenda Item: 7
1. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: TAA,/�
DATE: May 28, 2024
SUBJECT: RESOLUTIONS INITIATING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL
DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Andrew Adams
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt resolutions initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments
for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the Landscape and Lighting District, Drainage Benefit Assessment
Areas, the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District, and the Open Space
Preservation District.
BACKGROUND
This agenda item addresses the required procedural steps for adopting resolutions that initiate
proceedings for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Annual Levy of Special Districts, ensuring the
continued provision of essential services across various zones.
The City of Santa Clarita (City), under the authority granted by the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972 and Proposition 218 of the California Constitution, annually levies and collects
special assessments for the following Special Districts:
1. Landscape and Lighting District (LLD), encompassing various zones;
2. Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas (DBAA), including specified areas;
Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District (GVROSMD); and
4. Open Space Preservation District (OSPD).
The City has retained Willdan Financial Services (Willdan) for the purpose of assisting with the
annual levy of assessments for these districts. Pending the adoption of these resolutions, Willdan
is directed to prepare an Engineer's Report concerning the installation, construction, or
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maintenance of any authorized improvements in accordance with Article 4, commencing with
Section 22565, of Chapter 1 of the 1972 Act.
Subsequent to this action, the City Council will consider the adoption of resolutions declaring the
City's intention to levy assessments for FY 2024-25 at their regular meeting of June 11, 2024. At
that time, the City Council will also consider preliminary approval of all Engineer's Reports
prepared by Willdan. If approved, a public hearing will be scheduled, ordering the FY 2024-25
levies.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other direction as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Special Districts assessments are budgeted, assessed, and collected annually for the provision of
various services to the community.
ATTACHMENTS
FY 2025 LLD Initiation Resolution
FY 2025 DBAA Initiation Resolution
FY 2025 GVROSMD Initiation Resolution
FY 2025 OSPD Initiation Resolution
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RESOLUTION 24-
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 EACH ZONE WITHIN THE SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
WHEREAS, the City Council of Santa Clarita (City Council), California, 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, 32, T1, T1B, T2, T2A,T3, T313, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T17, T20, T23, T23-1,
T23-2, T23A, T23B, T29, T31-1, T31-1A, T31-2, T33, T44, T46, T47, T48, T51, T52, T62, T65,
T65A, T65B, T67, T68, T69, T71, T76, T77, and 2008-1 (Area -wide Beautification), for the levy
and collection of assessments within the District for Fiscal Year 2023-24, and 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 Q
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
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under the Act, any proposed new improvements or any substantial changes in existing
improvements, and the levy and collection of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 assessments for
the District as required by the provisions of the Act. c
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
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 281h day of May 2024.
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 Q
foregoing Resolution No. 24- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 28th day of May 2024, by the following vote: Q
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-
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, 35, 2008-1, 2008-2,
2013-1, 2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-1, AND 2017-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
WHEREAS, the City Council of Santa Clarita (City Council), California, 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, 35, 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
2024-25, 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 Area, 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 5-,
Services, acting as Assessment Engineer, to prepare and file with the City Clerk the Assessment Q
Engineer's Annual Levy Report concerning drainage improvements proposed to be installed and
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 28th day of May 2024.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
MAYOR
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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 No. 24- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 281h day of May 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-
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 2024-25
WHEREAS, the City Council of Santa Clarita (City Council), California, 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 2024-25, 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 N
Services, acting as Assessment Engineer, to prepare and file with the City Clerk the Assessment c
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 w
District as required by the provisions of the Assessment Law.
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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 o
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 28th day of May, 2024.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
MAYOR
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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 No. 24- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 281h day of May 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL ZONES WITHIN THE OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
WHEREAS, the City Council of Santa Clarita (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 Open Space
Preservation District (District) and for the levy and collection of assessments within the proposed
District for Fiscal Year 2024-25, 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 directs 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 v
irrigation improvements and any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the aforementioned or cn
which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof. `=
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May 2024.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
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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 No. 24- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 281h day of May 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
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