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DATE:
SUBJECT:
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BACKGROUND
AGENDA REPORT
October 12, 1993
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented
Anthony J. Nlsic
SAN FERNANDO ROAD UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93-1
Resolution No. 93.136
Community Development
On September 28, 1993, a public participation meeting was held in compliance with Government
Code Section 54954.6 to hear public testimony regarding the District.
Of the two properties affected, only one property owner, Hank Arklin, responded by letter prior to
the September 28, 1993, meeting. (See attached September 28 agenda.)
After reviewing Mr. Arklin's requests, it was staff's recommendation to revise the Engineer's Report
addressing Mr. Arklin's concerns by excluding his parking lot poles; maximizing the use of Rule
20A Funds to minimize costs to the property owner; and the City revising the assessment spread
to address work done by the property owner, and renaming the district to "San Fernando Road
Underground Utility District No. 93-1."
The extent of services will be reduced to exclude the poles and lines behind Mr. Arklin's buildings.
The Items now covered will be all utility lines directly serviced from the poles within San Fernando
Road right-of-way. In addition, Edison has agreed to underground those services with Rule 2D•A
Funds up to a point directly below the meters to be converted. The cost of the remaining few feet
to the meter will be shared 50/50 between the City and property owner.
Presently, the property owner of the Saugus Cafe has stated he will retain his own contractor to
do these connections to his meters. An agreement will be executed between the property owner
and the City, allowing a private contractor to do the work.
The Engineer's Report has been revised to show the reduced work required and a corresponding
reduced assessment. The assessment will be reduced to zero If the property owner has the work
done. However, the full amount of the reduced assessment is shown to complete the work if the
property owner falls to do so In a timely manner.
Adopted:i_913-o
Agenda Item:
Resolution No. 93-136
October 12, 1993 - Page 2
Upon conclusion of the Public Hearing; 1) adopt Resolution No. 93-136; 2) approve the final
Engineer's Report; and 3) authorize the City Manager to enter Into a contract agreement with
Mr. Arklin.
Engineer's Report _ In reading file
Resolution No. 93-136
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Public Hearin
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1. Mayor Opens Hearing
• States purpose of hearing
2. City Clerk reports on hearing notice
3. Staff Report
• City Manager
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• City Attorney
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4. Proponent Argument (30 minutes)
5. Opponent Argument (30 minutes)
4. Five-minute rebuttal (Proponent)
• Proponent,
T. Mayor closes public testimony
8. Discussion by Council
9. Council decision
10. Mayor announces decision
RESOLUTION NO. 93-136
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL
ENGINEER'S REPORT' FOR ITS SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93-1 AND
CONFIRMING THE CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council (the "City Council") of the City of Santa Clarita,
California ("City"), as authorized by Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 13.32.060, previously
adopted Resolution No. 90-143 on July 24, 1990, calling for a public hearing to ascertain whether
the public necessity, health, safety, or welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead wires and
associated overhead structures and the underground Installation of wires and facilities for
supplying electric, communication, or similar or associated service (the "Utility Undergrounding")
on a portion of San Fernando Road between Magic Mountain Parkway and Lyons Avenue more
particularly described In Exhibit "A" attached hereto and Incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS; the City Council, as further authorized by Santa Clarita Municipal Code
Section 13.32.060, previously adopted Resolution No. 90-159 on September 25, 1990, finding that
the public necessity, health, safety, or welfare required and Utility Undergrounding and, therefore,
established its San Fernando Road Underground Utility District No. 1 (the "Prior District"); and
WHEREAS, following adoption of Resolution No. 90-159, the City mailed to each
utility and to each property owner In the Prior District notice of the Utility Undergrounding as
required by Santa Clarita Municipal Code Sections 13.32.070 and 13.32.080; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the public interest and convenience
require the Incorporation of these Prior District proceedings Into new proceedings for the creation
of Its San Fernando Road Underground Utility District No. 93.1 of the City of Santa Clarita (the
"District'j, with boundaries as shown In Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council proposes that the City has agreed to pay over fifty
percent (50%) of all costs of the Utility Undergrounding, excluding costs of property owners'
connections to underground electric or communications facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on August 24, 1993, adopted Is Resolution of Intention
No. 93-117 for the construction of Improvements and the levy of contractual assessments In the
District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Resolution of Intention, the report containing plans and
specifications, an estimate of cost, a diagram and assessment (the "Engineering's Report") has
been presented to, and considered by, the City Council; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 2961(d), the City Council
finds that the Engineer's Report states that the total amount of the principal sum of all unpaid
special assessments levied against the parcels proposed to be assessed, plus the principal amount
of the contractual assessment proposed to be levied In the Instant proceedings, does not exceed
on -half (1/2) of the total value of the parcels proposed to be assessed; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing held on October 12, 1993, the City
Council did not receive protests from owners of any land proposed to be assessed;
NOW, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND DECLARED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AS FOLLOWS:
Resolution No. 93-136
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SECTION 1. The above recitals are all true and correct.
SECTION 2. The public interest, convenience and necessity require, and It Is the
Intention of the City Council pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911 (commencing with Streets
and Highways Code Section 5000) (the "Act"), to orderthe Utility Undergrounding within the District,
with boundaries as shown In Exhibit "A."
SECTION 3. The City Council has determined to proceed In forming an assessment
district pursuant to the Act and to Incorporate therein the Prior District proceedings completed
pursuant to Santa Clarita Municipal Code Chapter 13.32. the city Council has further determined
as authorized by Sections 5898.20 through 5898.30 of the Act to partially fund the costs of the
Utility Undergrounding. Each property owner in the District will be asked to execute a contract with
the City authorizing the Utility Undergrounding, the form of such contract to be contained In the
Final Engineer's Report prepared pursuant to Section 5 of this Resolution. Assessments shall be
levied only against property owners who give their free and willing consent by executing a contract
with the City. Assessments to be paid by each property owner may be secured by a deed of trust.
SECTION 4. The total amount of the principal sum of all unpaid special assessments
levied against the parcels proposed to be assessed, plus the principal amount of the contractual
assessment proposed to be levied In the instant proceedings, does not exceed one-half (112) of the
total value of the parcels proposed to be assessed.
SECTION S. The Engineer's Report as modified (the "Final Engineer's Report"), the
contractual assessment, and the diagram are hereby confirmed and approved. The Final Engineer's
Report shall stand as the report for the purpose of all subsequent proceedings for the District and
shall govern all details thereof.
SECTION 6. The improvements shall be constructed In accordance with the th
Resolution of Intention and e Final Engineer's Report for the District.
SECTION 7. This Resolution shall be final as to all persons and the assessment Is
hereby levied upon the respective subdivisions of land In the District according to the Final
Engineer's Report.
SECTION 8. The Negative Declaration respecting the District is hereby approved and
the City Clerk shall record the Notice of Determination In the office of the Los Angeles County
Recorder.
SECTION 9. The Contractual assessment shalt be recorded in the office of the
Superintendent of Streets.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall file a copy of the assessment diagram In the office
of the Los Angeles County Recorder and cause to be paid the filing fee therefore.
SECTION 11. Following execution of any and all contracts between the District and
property owners, the City Clerk shall execute and record a Notice of Assessment in the office of
the Los Angeles County Recorder.
SECTION 12. Following such recordation, the City Clerk shall published once a week
for two consecutive weeks In a newspaper of general circulation and also mall to each property
owner of record a Notice of Recordation of Assessment.
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SECTION 13. The Mayor, the City Clerk, the City Engineer, and their designees are
hereby authorized and directed to take all actions and do all things necessary or desirable
hereunder and under the Act with respect to the formation of the District, including, but not limited
to, the execution and delivery of any and all agreements, certificates, Instruments and other
documents, which they, or any of them, deem necessary or desirable and not Inconsistent with the
purposes hereof.
SECTION 14. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of
1993.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
I, Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Resolution was
duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on
the day of . 1993 by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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RESOLUTION NO. 93.117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
CREATE ITS SAN FERNANDO ROAD UNDERGROUND
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93.1, ORDERING PREPARATION
OF A REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC MEETING
AND A PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, the City Council (the "City Council's of the City of Santa Clarita, California
("City"), as authorized by Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 13.32.060, previously adopted
Resolution No. 90.143 on July 24,1990, calling for a public hearing to ascertain whether the public
necessity, health, safety, or welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated
overhead structures and the underground Installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric,
communication, or similar or associated service (the "Utility Undergrounding'7 on a portion of San
Fernando Road between Magic Mountain Parkway and Lyons Avenue more particularly described
In Exhibit "A" attached hereto and Incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, as further authorized by Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section
13.32.060, previously adopted Resolution No. 90-159 on September 25,1990, finding that the public
necessity, health, safety, or welfare required the Utility Undergrounding and, therefore, establlshect
Its San Fernando Road Underground Utility District No. 1 (the "Prior Dlstrkt'j; and ;
WHEREAS, the following adoption of Resolution No. 90-159, the City mailed to each utlllty
and to each property owner in the Prior District notice of the Utility Undergrounding as required by
Santa Clarlta Municipal Code Sections 13.32.070 and 13.32.080; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the public Interest and convenience
require the Incorporation of these Prior District proceedings Into new proceedings for the creation
of Its San Fernando Road Underground Utility District No. 93.1 of the City of Santa Clarlta (the
"District'?, with boundaries as shown In Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council proposes that the City has agreed to pay over fifty percent
(500/6) of all costs of the Utility Undergrounding, excluding costs of property owners' connections
to underground electric or communications facilities.
NOW, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND DECLARED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are all true and correct.
SECTION 2. The public Interest, convenience and necessity require, and It is the Intention
of the City Council pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911 (commencing with Streets and
Highways Code Section 5000) (the "Act"), to order the Utility Undergrounding within the District,
with boundaries as shown In Exhibit "A".
SECTION 3. The City Council has determined to proceed In forming an assessment district
pursuant to the Act and to Incorporate therein the Prior District proceedings completed pursuant
to Santa Clarita Municipal Code Chapter 13.22. The City Council has further determined to make
contractual assessment financing available to property owners within the District as authorized by
Sections 5898.20 through 5898.30 of the Act to partially fund the costs of the Utility
Undergrounding. Each property owner in the District will be asked to execute a contract with the
Resolution No. 93-117
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City authorizing the Utility Undergrounding, the form of such contract to be contained. in the
Engineer's Report prepared pursuant to Section 5 hereof. Assessments shall be levied only against
property Owners who give their free and wilting consent by executing a contract with the City.
Assessments to be paid by each property owner may be secured by a deed of trust.
SECTION 4. The area to be benefited by the Utility Undergrounding and to be assessed
to pay the costs and expenses thereof and to be known as San Fernando Road Underground Utility
District No. 93-1 of the City of Santa Clartta shall be that. part of the District having exterior
boundaries as shown on Exhibit "A", which map [son file In the office of the City Clerk. Reference
hereby Is made to that map and exhibit for a full and complete description of the proposed
assessment district, and Exhibit "A" shall govern all details as to the extent of the boundaries of
the District.
SECTION 5. The Engineer of Work shall furnish to the City Council a report in writing
pursuant to Section 5898.22 of the Act, presenting the following:
(a) A map showing the boundaries of the territory within which contractual
assessments are proposed to be offered;
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(b) A draft contract specifying the terms and conditions that would be agreed to,
by a property owner within the contractual assessment area and the City;
(c) A statement of City policies concerning contractual assessments Including all
of the following:
(1) Identification of the Utility Undergrounding to be financed through the use
of contractual assessments;
(II) Identification of a City official authorized to enter Into contractual
assessments on behalf of the City;
(III) A maximum aggregate dollar amount of contractual assessments; and
(Iv) A method for setting requests from property owners for financing through
contractual assessments in priority order In the event that requests appear likely to exceed
the authorization amount.
(d) A plan for raising a capital amount required to pay for work performed pursuant
to contractual assessments. The plan may Include amounts to be advanced by the City
through funds available to it from any source. The plan may include the sale of a bond or
bonds or other financing relationship pursuant to Section 5898.28 of the Act. The plan
shall Include a statement of or method for determining the Interest rate and time period
during which contracting property owners would pay any assessment. The plan shall
provide for any reserve fund or funds. The plan shall provide for the apportionment of all
or any portion of the costs Incidental to financing, administration, and collection of the
contractual assessment program among the consenting property owners and the City.
SECTION 6.. Notice Is hereby given that on October 12, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., In the City
Council Chambers of the City at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California 91355, any and
all persons having any objection to the Utility Undergrounding, to the extent of the District, or both,
Resolution No. 93.117
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may appear before the City Council and show cause why the Utility Undergrounding should not be
carried out In accordance with this Resolution of Intention. Notice Is also hereby given that the
addltlonar public meeting required by the Government Code Section 54954.6 shall be held
September 26, 1993.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of the public hearing once
a week for two (2) successive weeks in a newspaper published at least once a week, with at least
five (5) days Intervening between the respective pubilcation dates. The first publication shall occur
at least twenty (20) days before the date of the hearing.
SECTIONS. At least forty-five (45) days prior to October 12,1993, the City Clerk shall mall
notice of the public hearing to each property owner within the District, as such are shown on the
last equalized assessment roll, and to the affected utilities. The notice, In the form required by
Government Code Section 54954.6(c)(2), shall be mailed, postage prepaid, In the United States mail
and shall be deemed given when deposited. The envelope or cover of the mailing shall include the
name and return address of the City.
SECTION 9. Roublk Mardiroslan whose telephone number Is (805) 2664142, is designated
by the City Council to answer Inquiries regarding the hearing procedures for the Resolution of
Intention and to answer Inquiries relative to any hearing'or proceedings.. ;
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SECTION 10. All public agency property shall be omltted from assessment In these
proceedings unless expressly provided and listed here.
SECTION 11. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of _ August
1993.
ATTEST:
ity Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA }
1, Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk, DO HEREBY CERTIFY thatthe above and foregoing Resolution was
duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarlta at a regular meeting thereof, held on
the 24th day of August 1993 by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boyer, Darcy, Rlajic, Pederson, Heidi:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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Community Development
Title Item Is a public intormetlon meeting to Consider comments regarding the proposed
assseanmonta.
On August 24, INS, the Council Approved Resolution No. 89.117, declaring the Chy'e Intention to
create DWttot No. M1, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report, and setting a public meeting
and public heating,
In the Pall of 1860, an underground Witty, District was formed by the Council to provide a
nischanism for the removal of the overhead utllitlea along San Fernando Road from Lyons Avenue
to a pond 800 foot north of Maplo Mountain Parkway. Pursuant to the My Municipal Code, Chapter
13.32, Division 2, this area Is established so that no new overhead WORM are Installed and all
existing ovamead faollhlw will be converted to underground services. The utility companies will
Install underground senrkes and ranwo an utility pulse and overhead wirse within the pu*110
ffghbaf way, using fundo which are spWfkally so aside for undergrourlding purposes. Conversion
rrom overread to underground of Indlrktual private sarvicesto cern each property an the property
owrwrs' rosponsiblllty.
Assessment District No. 93-1 Is tieing formed to provide the authority for troth the City and Edison
Con"nY to a000mptlshthle undargmunding process and to create a method to USISt the property
owners In the ooligMion And funding of their arrslts underground services, Including a
Contribution by the qC y of 50% of the on-site costa. DlstrlctNo. 93.1 includes two property owners
affected by the widening of $art Fernando Road from Drayton Street north to a point 900 foal north
of Maglo mountain Parkway.
One Pro" owner, Mr. Henry Arklin, has wrl4 an a letter protesting the formi1tion of the
Assessment District. In a subsequent meeting with City staff and $Whom California Edison, Mr.
Arklln has verbally agreed with formation of the Assessment District If he would not be assessed
costs assoelated with Undergrounding up to his meter; It the remaining conversion could be done
with his own electrician and the City sham In this cor verelon cost; surd if the City wars willing 10
make on. etrceptbn to tits undargrourtang of polos used for parking lot lighting, Edison hila
advised that it may be possible to use Rule 20A funds to cover all conversions up to the required
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For the property owner to do hes own work, a notice would be required to be filed with the CRY
pork by the owner prior to the start of construction. Without such a notice, the City would carry
out the walk with their own oontrsclor and sW9111 the property Involved. The property must still
be InchmW within the Assessment District ser that he may Itis the notice and do his own on -she
woric if the property Is excluded from the District, the notice has no effect, nor could the City and
the Edison Company complete the requirements for undergrounding In the area. As the District will
remain In place, the 10% contribution will eflll apply to any costa associated with the on -she work.
Fiscal Impact. The pr•timinary estimate for the project is g67XM, of which 50% wee budgeted as
a contribution by the City. The Chy's matching portion of 00,75D was budgeted In Fiscal Year
1062-03 under Account He. 2&0037.227. 11 it fe possible to take sdvamtsgs Of Rule 20A funds Io
do the on -etre wo*, this matching portion will be rsduced substantially.
on October 12, 1MO the public hearing will be held to consklor formation of Assessment
District 83.1 tQ approve the 8nglnee's Repan. .
Conduct pubfio InfOrination mssttng, and continue item to tris public nearing an
Qotoher 14% 1 M. .
Dlebw steel to confirm the uss of huts 2ok funds to minimize the costs to the properly owner.
3) .rivin tele Cpallmes svport to Make gxcWlon to the undergrounifing of poles used for
psWpd tot ggtiting; to maxbntza the uss of Rule 211A funds, It possible, and to minimize costo
to thp� jprapsrty owners; and revise the stabmwrit conceming the Interest charge on unpaid
assuarmt to mud a maximum aibwfM by law.
4) Approve in concept to ether In soparsts agreement with Mr. Nancy Aridin to sitars the costs for
or-sk work by, his own contractor. f
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Donna M. Grindey
City Clerk
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd., 11300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
RE: Utility Assessment District 1193-1
Dear Ms. Grindey:
As you are aware, I am the owner of A.P.N. 112861-003-002 and 2861-003-001,
and I am using this letter as my protest to the assessment district the
city is about to form.
First of all, there is no need for this assessment district because the cost
is no where close to the $57,500.00 the city has estimated.
Second, there is truly no real need for your private hired engineer to do the
work that Edison has already done.
Third, this can be worked out BEST for all concerned, with a sit-down meeting
of the city, Edison, and my personal electrician.
This same type of arbitrary action has happened to me twice before with an
unnecessary lawsuit, filed against me and thousands of taxpayers dollars spent
with the citys' attorneys, not counting my personal legal expenses. The
final outcome of the lawsuit was very easily settled in the city office in just
about on half hour of non -confrontational discussions.
The other time, the city began an annexation action on my 56 acre parcel
without informing me, and without my acknowledgement of said.
Please, let's kill this unwarranted assessment district now.
Very sierely,
Hen ank" Arklin
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REPORT OF ENGINEER
FOR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93.1
Janice H. Heidi
Mayor
George Pederson
Mayor Pro -Tern
Councllmembers
Carl Boyer
JIII KIaJIC
JoAnne Darcy
George A. Caravalho - City Manager
Kenneth Pulskamp - Assistant City Manager
Donna M. Grindey, C.M.C. - City Clerk
Lynn M. Harris - Director of Community Development/Deputy City Manager
Anthony J. NlsIch - City Engineer
Jeffrey C. Kolin - Director of Public Works[Deputy City Manager
Rick Putnam - Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Steve Stark - Director of Finance
Professional Services
Burke, Williams, Sorensen & Garr - Special Counsel
Wllldan Associates - Assessment Engineer
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EXHIBIT "A"
REPORT OF ENGINEER
FOR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93-1
IV. DESCRIPTION/BOUNDARIES OF WORK
Furnish, Install, complete in place and energize all electrical, telephone and cable television
materials necessary to convert existing Overhead services t0 underground services at the
following locations along San Fernando Road from Drayton Street north to 300 feet north
of Magic Mountain Parkway including the Intersection of San Fernando Road and Magic
Mountain Parkway.
25859 San Fernando Road
25861 San Fernando Road
25885 San Fernando Road
25865 San Fernando Road
23228 San Fernando Road
23250 San Fernando Road
Two billboards within the railroad right-of-way on the east side OI San Fernando Road, and
one billboard on the west side of San Fernando Road.
25859, 61, 85, and 65 are handled under one meter location.
All conduit, trenching, cable backfill necessary to underground the utility services up to a
point rising six Inches above ground at the meter locations will be covered by Southern
California Edison's Rule 20 A. All work to connect meters to this stubout location will be
the owners responsibility.
Only services directly connected to utility poles within San Fernando's rightcf-way will be
converted. Secondary polesandlights emanating from meters on the property will be
converted at this time.
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REPORT OF ENGINEER
FOR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93-1
INTRODUCTION
Prellminary Approval
Certlticatlon
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION/BOUNDARIES OF WORK
COST ESTIMATES
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
ATTACHMENTS
Exhlbh "A" - Dlagram
ExhibIt "B" - Legal Description
Exhlbft "C" - Assessment Roll
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REPORT OF ENGINEER
FOR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93.1
INTRODUCTION
WHEREAS, on the 24th day of August,1993, the City Council of the City of Sarna Clama (the
"Clty'l did, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Improvement Act of 1911, commencing
with Section 5000, Division 7, Chapter.l of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of
California (the "Act") as amended and Incorporating prior District proceedings completed
pursuant to Santa Clarlta Municipal Code Chapter 13.22, adopt Its Resolution of Intention
No. 93-117, for the financing and construction of certain public Improvements, together with
appurtenances and appurtenant work In connection therewith, In a special assessment district
known and designated as:
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO, 93-1
(hereinafter referred to as the "District" ; and
To execute contracts between the City and each property owner In the District authorizing the
utility undergrounding and concerning the contractual assessments (hereinafter referred to
as "Assessments").
WHEREAS, the Resolution of Intention, as required by law, did direct the appointed Engineer
of Work to make and file a Report, consisting of the following:
■ Plans and Specifications;
■ General description of boundaries of work, appliances, rights-of-way, and other property
Interests, It any, to be acquired;
■ Cost Estimate;
■ Assessment Boundary/Diagram (the "Diagram") showing the District and the
subdivisions of land contained therein;
■ A proposed assessment of the costs and expenses of the Improvements (hereinafter
referred to as "Works of Improvement'l-levied upon the parcels and lots of land within
the boundaries of the District;
■ A draft contract specifying the terns and conditions that would be agreed to by a
property owner within the contractual assessment area and the City.
(1) Identification of a City official authorized to enter Into contractual assessments on
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behalf of the City.
(IQ A maximum aggregate dollar amount of contractual assessments.
(III) A method for setting requests from property owners for financing through
contractual assessments In priority order In the event that requests appear likely
to exceed the authorization amount.
■ A plan for raising a capital amount required to pay for work performed pursuant to
contractual assessments.
For particulars, reference Is made to the Resolution of Intention as previously adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Richard Kopecky, authorized representative of Willdan Associates,
pursuant to the provisions of the Act, do herein submit the following:
11. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
■ Improvements to be provided within the District are generally described as follows:
Conversion of all existing overhead utility services directly served from San
Fernando Road to underground service.
■ I, pursuant to the provisions of the law and the Resolution of Intention, have assessed
the costs and expenses of the works of Improvement as constructed In place In the
District upon the parcels of land In the District benefited thereby In direct proportion and
relation to the estimated benefits to be received by each of said parcels. For particulars
of Identification of the parcels, reference is made to the Diagram.
■ A Diagram, attached as Exhibit "A", showing the District, as well as the lines and
dimensions of each parcel of land within the District as they existed at the time of
passage of the Resolution of Intention. Each parcel of land has been given a separate
number on the Diagram and In the Assessment Roll.
■ The legal description Is Included as Exhibit "B".
■ The subdivisions and parcels of land and their numbers shown on the Diagram
correspond with the numbers appearing on the Assessment Roll, attached as Exhibit
■ The details of the draft contract are included herein as Exhibit "D".
■ The current total true value of land and Improvements on the parcels listed In Exhibit
"C" based on 1993 assessor Information Is $514,476.00
■ The parcels and assessments Included herein do not Include any prior unpaid special
assessments.
■ By virtue of authority contained In the Act, and by further direction and order of the City
Council, I hereby make the following assessment to cover the costs and expense of the
Works of Improvement for the District based on the costs and expenses as set forth
herein.'
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■ The statement of City policies regarding contractual assessment Is Included In the
method of assessment.
SUMMARY COST ESTIMATE
See Page 8, 9, and 10)
For particulars of the Individual assessments and their descriptions, reference Is made to the
Assessment Roll (See Exhibit "C").
All costs and expenses of the Works of Improvement have been assessed to all parcels of land
within the District In a manner which Is more clearly defined In the Method of Assessment.
WILLDAN ASSOCIATES
Richard Kopecky
Engineer of Work
City of Santa Clartta
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Amount as
Preliminary
Changed
Item Description
Amount
and Modified
Cost of Construction
.537,950
$20,700
Incidental Costs
19.550
13.800
Subtotal
$57,500
$39,500
City Contribution (50%)
28.750
17.250
Amount to Assessment
$28,750
$17,250 .
For particulars of the Individual assessments and their descriptions, reference Is made to the
Assessment Roll (See Exhibit "C").
All costs and expenses of the Works of Improvement have been assessed to all parcels of land
within the District In a manner which Is more clearly defined In the Method of Assessment.
WILLDAN ASSOCIATES
Richard Kopecky
Engineer of Work
City of Santa Clartta
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REPORT OF ENGINEER
FOR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93.1
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
Preliminary approval by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarha on the _ day of
199
Donna M. Grindey, C.M.C., City Clerk
City of Santa Clarha
FINAI APPROVAL
Final approval by the City Council of the City of Santa ClarRa on the _ day of
. 199
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Donna M. Grindey, C.M.C., City Clerk
City of Santa Clarha
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CERTIFICATIONS
I, Donna M. Grindey, as City Clerk, do hereby certify that the foregoing assessment, together with
the diagram attached thereto, was filed In my off lee on the _ day of
199
By:
Donna M. Grindey, C.M.C., City Clerk
:City of Santa Clarha
State of California
1, Donna M. Grfndey, as City perk, do hereby certify that the foregoing assessment, together with
the diagram attached thereto, was approved and confirmed In my office on the _ day of
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By:
Donna M. Grindey, C.M.C., City Clerk
City of Santa Clartta
State of California
1, Anthony J. Nisich, City Engineer of said City, acting as Superintendent of Streets of said City, do
hereby certify that the foregoing assessment, together with the diagram attached thereto, was
recorded In my office on the day of 199_
By:
Anthony J. Nisich, City Engineer
City of Santa Clarita
State of California
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REPORT OF ENGINEER
FOR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93-1
The plans and specifications for the improvements for this District are voluminous and are
not bound in this report but by this reference are Incorporated as If attached to and made a
part of this Report. The plans and specifications titled "Underground Private Utilities in San
Fernando Road," are on file In the office of the City Engineer where they are available for
Inspection.
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REPORT OF ENGINEER
FOR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93.1
IV. DESCRIPTION/BOUNDARIES OF WORK
Furnish, Install, complete In place and energize all electrical, telephone and cable television
materials necessary to convert existing overhead services to underground services at the
following locations along San Fernando Road from Drayton Street north to 300 feet north
of Magic Mountain Parkway Including the Intersection of San Fernando Road and Magic
Mountain Parkway.
25859 San Fernando Road
25861 San Fernando Road
25885 San Fernando Road
25865 San Fernando Road
23228 San Fernando Road
23250 San Fernando Road
Two billboards within the railroad right -Of -way on the east side of San Fernando Road, and
one billboard on the west side of San Fernando Road.
25859, 61, 85, and 65 are handled under one meter location.
All conduit, trenching, cable backfill necessary to underground the utility services up to a
point rising above ground at the meter locations will be covered by Southern California
Edison's Rule 20 A. All other work Including work to connect meters to this stubout
location will be the Owner's responsibility.
Only services directly connected to utility poles within San Fernando's right-of-way will be
converted. Secondary poles and lights emanating from meters on the property will not be
converted at this time.
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REPORT OF ENGINEER
FOR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93-1
V. COST ESTIMATES • ACQUISITION WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT
PUBLIC WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT
Note: The construction amounts Included herein Include all necessary conduit, trenching, and
connection work necessary. All cable work will be handled by the Individual utilities. All work
up to the meter locations will be constructedand paid for by Southern California Edison for
electrical service.
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Preliminary
Amount as
Estimated
Unit
Construction
Changed
Item Description
Quantity
Price
Amount
and Modified
1. Furnish, install, complete In place
and energize all electrical, telephone and cable
television materials necessary to convert existing overhead services to underground
services as specified on the pians and In these specifications located at: .
25859 San Fernando Road
1
$4,000
$4,000
$1,500
25861 San Fernando Road
1
4,000
4,000
$1,500
25885 San Fernando Road
1
4,000
4,000
$1,500
25865 San Fernando Road
1
4,000
4,000
$1,500
23228 San Fernando Road
1
4,000
4,000
$1,500
23250 San Fernando Road
1
4,000
4,000
$1,500
Billboard
3
3,000
$ 9.000
$ 9.000
Subtotal
$33,000
$16,000
15% Contingency
4.250
2.700
TOTAL
$37,950
$20,700
Note: The construction amounts Included herein Include all necessary conduit, trenching, and
connection work necessary. All cable work will be handled by the Individual utilities. All work
up to the meter locations will be constructedand paid for by Southern California Edison for
electrical service.
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REPORT OF ENGINEER
FOR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93.1
COST ESTIMATES
GENERAL/PROJECT INCIDENTAL EXPENSES
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Amount as
Preliminary
Changed
Item Description
Amount
and Modllled
Assessment Engineering
$8,000.00
$8,000.00
- Utility
0.00
0.00
- Engineers Report
0.00
0.00
- Mailing, Posting, Recording
0.00
0.00
- Plans and Specifications
0.00
0.00
Design Engineering
9,000.00
2,000.00
Construction Administration (City)
$ 5.000.00
$ 2.000.W
Subtotal
$17,000.00
$12,000.00
15% Contingency
2,550.00
11800.00
TOTAL
$191550.00
$13,8W.00
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REPORT OF ENGINEER
FOR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93.1
COST ESTIMATES
SUMMARY OF COSTS AND AMOUNT TO ASSESSMENT
Based on a City contract to perform the work.
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Amount as
Preliminary
Changed
Item Description
Amount
and Modified
Construction Total
$37,950
$20,700
Incidentals
$19,550
$13,800
Subtotal Incidentals/Construction
$57,500
$24,500
City Contribution (50%)
$28.750
$17,250
Amount to Assessment
$28,750
$17,250
Based on a City contract to perform the work.
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REPORT OF ENGINEER
FOR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93-1
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
The Assessment Diagram Is shown in a reduced scale format as Exhibit "A".
REPORT OF ENGINEER
FOR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93-1
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
In finding that the public necessity, health, safety or welfare require the-undergrounding of utilities
along San Fernando Road, and as part of the widening of San Fernando Road, all overhead utilities
are being removed. In conjunction with this conversion, all existing overhead services to
businesses or billboards that are affected will also be:undergrounded. '
The Municipal Improvement Act of 1911 provides that the costs and Incidental expenses of a project
be assessed In proportion to the estimated "benefit" received by each of the lots or parcels of land
within the assessment district. The Act, however, does not provide a specific benefit formula,
hence that determination Is made by the Assessment Engineer for consideration by the legislative
body. The fornula used should be one that reflects benefit received by each parcel and results In
the most equitable proration of the costs to each of the lots or parcels within the assessment
district.
Figures used to determinethe cost of Improvements were obtained from the Engineer of Work and
reflect estimated costs at the time of the preparation of the plans. The Assessment Engineer then
reviewed the estimated costs for completeness and eligibility under the 1911 Act proceedings.
In making the analysis, it Is necessary to Identity the benefits that the Improvements rendered to
the properties within the boundaries of the Assessment District and to determine that the properties
receive a direct and special benefit dlstingulshed from that of the general public. It was determined
that the Improvements were a specific and direct benefit to each property Involved. For each
businessiblllboard that Is converted, this benefit Is In the visual and safety Improvements received
from the removal of all overhead utility lines.
All costs relating to a specific on-site conversion, plus the proportionate share of construction
engineering and assessment engineering costs will be covered 500/6 by the City with the remaining
50 percent assessed to the specific property.
In the case of a property with one owner but multiple connections, all connection fees will be
totaled together with one assessment placed on the property.
Should the property owner elect to perform his own work onsite, an executed agreement will be
entered Into between the City and ownerwith the City holding the rigntsto perform the conversions
should the owner fall to comply. final assessments will be adjusted to reflect the final construction
amounts and take into account any work done by private parties.
The underground Improvements and subsequent assessments are further detailed In the
"Agreement with Property Owner for Conversion of Overhead Facilities to Underground". See
Exhibit "D" for a draft sample. This report and agreement, -along with the following statement
regarding City policies concerning contractual assessments, turtherdetalls the method of collection
of the assessments.
The City Manager of the City of Santa Clarha Is hereby given as the City official authorized to enter
Into contractual assessments on behalf of the City.
The maximum aggregate dollar amount of the assessments will be $28,750
Any requests for additional conversion work will be denied as this project covers all possible work
needed to convert existing services.
The funds to convert the overhead utilities will be advanced from the City of Santa Clarha
Community Development budget and such conversion Is an addendum to the existing San
Fernando Road widening project. There is no provision for a reserve fund.. All assessments
resulting from this District will be due and payable by cashier's check within 30 days from the date
of recording of the notice of the property liens. If payment Is not received by the City Treasurer
within such 30 -day period, an Interest which Is the maximum allowed by law on the unpaid balance,
will accrue until such time as payment Is received. All fees for the financing, administration, and
collection process are Included In the original assessment and have been apportioned.
For a breakdown of the Individual connection assessments, see Exhibit "C".
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RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
The Resolution of Intention as heard on August 24, 1993 follows:
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EXHIBIT "A"
DIAGRAM
The Diagram Is Included herein Inreducedform.
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Reference is made to the legal description being too bulky In form to be included In this document.
Such Information Is on file with the City of Santa Clar@a.
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EXHIBIT "C'
REPORT OF ENGINEER
FOR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 93-1
ASSESSMENT ROLL
Assessment
Preliminary Confirmed
Number
Owners Name and Address
Assessment Assessment
2861.003-002
Henry Arklln
$5,225.25
2861.003-001
Henry Arklin
5,225.25
(1 Billboard)
2,266.05
2836-004820
Metropolitan Transit Authority
—
2836-004-903
Metropolitan Transit Authority
—
(2 Billboards)
$ 4,533.00
TOTAL
$17,250.00
Note: This amount is based on the City Contractor performing the work. Should the property
owner do the required conversion, the actual assessments will be reduced accordingly.
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