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PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: July 11, 1995
City Mana
Item to be
Anthony J. Nisi
SUBJECT: SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT AREA 18,
TRACT NO. 44965 LOCATED AT SHANGRI-LA DRIVE AND NATHAN
HILL ROAD - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 95-96
RESOLUTION NO. 95-63
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
This item is to conduct the public hearing to establish the annual assessment. This public
hearing date was set during a public information meeting at the City Council meeting of May
23, 1995. The City of Santa Clarita had previously established Drainage Benefit Assessment
Area No. 18 to provide for the maintenance of a subsurface drainage system constructed to
ensure stability of the building pads and slopes constructed for Tract No. 44965 (see attached
report). The proposition was submitted to the eligible voters in this area, and a majority of
voters approved the formation of the District and the levying of the assessment. Each year in
June thereafter, the City Council determines and imposes an annual assessment to cover the
costs of maintaining the system.
Additional geologic work was recommended in independent geologic reports done in April and
December of 1994. The annual report done by the City's geologist, as part of the required
annual geologic evaluation supported the recommendation that additional work is required. The
work involves installing monitoring wells, evaluating the data from the wells and installing
dewatering devices where indicated based on the evaluations of the data.
The estimated assessment last year was $109.00 per unit. The estimated assessment for Fiscal
Year 1995-96 is $159.00, the same as the adjacent assessment district, Area No. 6. The
additional assessment will pay the costs to mitigate a high ground water condition by installing
dewatering devices and for other required major repairs to the existing system. The affected
property owners have been notified by mail of the proposed increase in assessment and public
hearing in compliance with Senate Bill No. 1977.
Staff was directed during the public information meeting at the City Council meeting of May 23,
1995, to receive public input and participation on this issue. A meeting was held on June 21,
1995, to discuss the drainage district and the increase in assessment with the homeowners prior
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to this public hearing. Notices were mailed to all property owners listed on the latest tax roll.
There were six people present, which included the major landowner for the District. A slide
presentation was given, and the geology of the area and the need for an assessment district were
discussed.
The following concerns were brought forward by the participants of this meeting:
1. The developers of the new units should be responsible for the water problem.
2. Is this rise in ground water a serious problem?
3. How can City Council approve something when a solution hasn't been decided yet?
4. What about the over irrigation of currently landscaped areas and rodent problems?
The following responses were offered by staff to these concerns:
1. As shown in the City's Engineering Report, much of the water problem is immediately
adjacent to or within already developed areas of this development. Also, if the developer
decided not to build at this time, the DBAA would still be responsible for maintaining this
area.
2. The Geotechnical professionals agree that if the water level remains at the existing levels,
additional problems may result. The developer's geologist has expressed concern and the
City's Engineering Report expressed concern, over the high ground water in this
development. The specifics of how serious and over what extent the problem lies will be
re-evaluated after the recommended wells are installed and monitored.
3. It was explained that the Council only approves an estimated budget amount and that all
work is separately authorized. The budget must be decided at a Council meeting before
August 1,1995 in order for the assessments to be effective next year. It was also
emphasized that staff has been working diligently with both developers in the area for the
last year to resolve this ground water issue. Staff feels that the investigation that the City's
consultant is currently conducting will produce an effective action plan to resolve this
problem. The increase of $50 in fee is necessary at this time to cover the costs associated
with the current well installation and monitoring study, as well as provide for maintenance
and monitoring of these new wells in the future. Any mitigating measures called for in the
action plan that this report calls for will be addressed at that time.
Staff will be utilizing a landscape contractor to do a complete walk-through of all landscaped
areas to check every single controller and irrigation system. This will help to determine
where any over irrigation is taking place. Also, rodent problems will be addressed during
the walk-through. The results of this walk-through will be discussed with the City's
consulting geologist to determine what effects any problems found might have upon the
ground water. Homeowners will be contacted during this process so that they may provide
input,
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RECOMMENDATI
Conduct the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 95-63, determining and authorizing the levy
of annual assessments for Santa Clarita Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 18, Tract
No. 44965, and amend the current budget of $30,956 ($109 per unit) in Account No. 44-3782 to
$45,156 ($159 per unit)...
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 95-63
Engineer's Report
Exhibit "A"
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Public Hearing Procedure
1. Mayor opens hearing
-States purpose of hearing
2. City Clerk reports on hearing notice
3. Staff report
4. Proponent Argument (30 minutes)
5. Opponent Argument (30 minutes)
6. Five-minute rebuttal (Proponent)
•Proponent
7. Mayor closes public testimony
8. Discussion by Council
9. Council decision
10. Mayor announces decision
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND IMPOSING THE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT FOR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA NO. 18,
TRACT NO. 44965 - LOCATED AT SHANGRI-LA DRIVE AND NATHAN HILL ROAD
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
That a Public hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita for the
adoption of a resolution approving the Engineer's Report and, levying the assessment for
Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 18, located at Shangri-La Drive and Nathan Hill Road.
The purpose of the meeting is to receive and consider public testimony regarding the District
improvements and the proposed assessment for fiscal year 1995-96.. The purpose of the District
is to provide the mandatory maintenance for the existing subsurface drainage system, pump
station and observation wells. The proposed maintenance cost is $159.00 per unit per year
which is included on the tax bills for the properties in the district. The assessment last year was
$109.00 per unit per year. The reason for the increase is due to the costs of mitigating the high
ground water condition by installing de -watering devices and the district's portion of earthquake
evaluation and repair..
The public hearing will be held by the City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers,
23920 Valencia Boulevard, 1st floor, Santa Clarita, the 11th day of July 1995, at or after
6:30 p.m.
Proponents, opponents, and any interested persons may appear and be heard on this matter at°
that time. Further information may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's office, Santa
Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Santa Clarita or call Nancy Delange
at (805) 286-4067.
If you wish to challenge this order in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you
or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City Council, at or prior to the public hearing..
Date: June 20, 1995
Donna M. Grindey, CMC.
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-63
DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA NO. 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
DETERMINING AND IMPOSING ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS, The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, State of California,
established Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 18 on July 25, 1989, pursuant to the Benefit
Assessment Act of 1982, Chapter 6.4 of Part 1, Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of
the State of California, finance the operation and maintenance of drainage facilities constructed
and dedicated as required for the recordation of a subdivision of land known as Tract No. 44965;
and
WHEREAS, Tract No. 44965 has been recorded and drainage facilities have been
constructed; and
WHEREAS, this former County area has now become within the jurisdiction of the City
of Santa Clarita; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report containing a description of the service proposed, the
revenue to be derived from the assessments, and a description of each parcel of real property
proposed to be assessed for these services, has been filed with the City Clerk and presented to
and considered by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED;
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita hereby determines that
the assessment set out in accordance with the Engineer's Report for Drainage Benefit
Assessment Area No. 18 on file with the City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita sets out the
reasonable cost of the service provided.
SECTION 2. That the assessment of $159.00 per unit shall be levied upon the respective
parcels of land in the assessment area and collected for the 1995-96 fiscal year on the tax roll
in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as together with and separately
from the general taxes of the City of Santa Clarita, without further action by this City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 1995.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 95-63
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, , 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 1995 by the
following vote of Council:.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
City Clerk
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DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA #18 - ENGINEER'S REPORT
1. Description of the Service
The proposed service involves the maintenance and operation of the subsurface drainage
system and pump station constructed for Tract No. 44965. Included also is the
maintenance of the access road to the pump station, the fences and walls and
appurtenances pertaining to the subdrain system. Tract No. 44965 is located near Soledad
Canyon Road and Sierra Highway, in the City of Santa Clarita as shown on Exhibit "A."
Maintenance and operation of the subsurface drainage facilities involves- 1) periodic
inspection, monitoring and evaluations; 2) well and access shaft unclogging and clean out
where necessary; 3) maintenance of the one pump station; 4) annual geologist review with
a report and recommendations and 5) installation of dewatering devices and other
mitigation measures.
The estimated total annual cost to provide this maintenance is $45,156.
2. Benefit Area
The area located within the district boundaries shown on Exhibit "A" is the area of benefit,
and the imposition of the benefit assessment will be restricted to this area.
0The basis of benefit was determined to be dwelling units, i.e., one dwelling unit = one
benefit unit. Tract No. 44965 indicates there will be 284 dwelling units proposed. At this
present time, many units have not been built; therefore, a proportional amount was levied
upon each of the existing parcels. Assessor's parcel numbers with a zero assessment are
common areas which will have no dwelling units on them,
Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 18 is comprised of 284 dwelling units on 74 parcels
as listed below. If changes occur in assessor's parcel numbers, the proposed assessment
will be apportioned according to the basis of benefit.
Assessor's Map
Proposed
Benefit
Parcel Number
Assessment
Units
2803-023-030
$2,226.00
14
2803-023-033
1,431.00
9
2803-023-034
2,703.00
17
2803-023-035
0
0
2803-023-036
2,703.00
17
2803-023-037
0
0
2803-023-038
4,134.00
26
2803-023-039
0
0
2803-023-040
2,067.00
13
2803-023-041
2,067.00
13
Assessor's Map
Proposed
Benefit
Parcel Number
Assessmen
Units
2803-023-042
1,749.00
11
2803-023-043
0
0
2803-023-044
1,908.00
12
2803-023-106
159.00
1
2803-023-107
159.00
1
2803-023-108
159.00
1
2803-023-109
159.00
1
2803-023-053
159.00
1
2803-023-054
159.00
1
2803-023-055
159.00
1
2803-023-056
159.00
1
2803-023-059
159.00
1
2803-023-060
159.00
1
2803-023-061
159.00
1
2803-023-062
159.00
1
2803-023-063
159.00
1
2803-023-064
159.00
1
2803-023-065
159.00
1
2803-023-066
159.00
1
2803-023-067
159.00
1
2803-023-070
159.00
1
2803-023-071
159.00
1
2803-023-072
159.00
1
2803-023-073
159.00
1
2803-023-074
159.00
1
2803-023-075
159.00
1
2803-023-076
159.00
1
2803-023-077
159.00
1
2803-023-078
159.00
1
2803-023-079
159.00
1
2803-023-080
159.00
1
2803-023-081
159.00
1
2803-023-082
159.00
1
2803-023-083
159.00
1
2803-023-084
159.00
1
2803.023-085
159.00
1
2803-023-086
159.00
1
2803-023-087
159.00
1
2803-023-088
159.00
1
2803-023-089
159.00
1
2803-023-090
159.00
1
2803-023-091
159.00
1
2803-023-092
159.00
1
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2803-023-093
159.00
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Assessor's Map
Proposed
Benefit
Parcel Number
Assessment
Units
2803-023-094
159.00
1
2803-023-095
159.00
1
2803-023-096
159.00
1
2803-023-097
159.00
1
2803-023-098
159.00
1
2803-023-099
159.00
1
2803-023-100
159.00
1
2803-023-101
159.00
1
2803-023-102
159.00
1
2803-023-103
159.00
1
2803-023-104
159.00
1
2803-023-105
159.00
1
2803-040-002
2,067.00
13
2803-040-003
2,226.00
14
2803-040-004
2,385.00
15
2803-040-005
0
0
2803-040-006
1,113.00
7
2803-040-007
1,749.00
11
2803-040-008
2,067.00
13
2803-040-009
2,067.00
13
2803-040-014
159.00
1
2803-040-015
159.00
1
2803-040-016
159.00
1
2803-040-017
159.00
1
2803-040-018,
159.00
1
2803-040-019
159.00
1
2803-040-020
159.00
1
2803-040-021
159.00
1
2803-040-022
159.00
1
2803-040-023
159.00
1
2803-040-024
159.00
1
2803-040-025
159.00
1
2803-040-033
159.00
1
TOTAL: $45,156.00
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DBAA #18 ANNUAL BUDGET
4BAA #18 - ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT
Acct #44-6515 - EXPENDITURES
Activity
Budget
MONITORING
Monitoring - Contracted
$7,500
City Engineering Staff
$1,500
Mileage
$40
Legal Fees
$100
NPDES Permits
$200
Water testing
$660
Southern Ca Edison
$4,000
Blueprints
$61
Supplies
$125
GEOLOGIST
Annual Report
$3,500
Maintenance
$4,800
MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR
Pump Malnt. Contract
$575
Pump Repairs
$2,100
DBAA #18 - Report Recommendations
Equipment replacement fund
$15,480
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10% Finance/City Clerk
$4,515
TAL 95-96 ASSESSED AMOUNT
$45,156
SUPPLEMENTAL WORK REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO
The geologist has stated that it is essential
to complete the work for these items.
Install dewatering devices
Evaluate access shafts
Repairs to access shafts
Equipment replacement fund
Hydrauger geology
Supplemental work to be paid from reserves Total
Reserve Account
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
ASSESSMENT PER UNIT
TOTAL AMOUNT ASSESSED
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$2,500
$6,500
$5,000
$2,500
$40,500
Balance as of 3/31/95 $25,100
95-96 Protected reolocement fund balarn $16A00
Total $40,500
284
$159.00
$45,156.00
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )SS NOTICES OF A PUBLIC INFORMATION
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT
AREA 18
The undersigned declares as follows:
I am now and at all times hereinafter mentioned was the duly chosen, qualified and
acting City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, California;
In accordance with Section 54954.6 of the California Government Code, I mailed or
caused to be mailed, postage prepaid, a notice of public information meeting and a public
hearing of the City Council of said City to all persons owning real property which is proposed
to be assessed under the mentioned assessment district, whose names and addresses appear
on the last equalized assessment roll used by the City for the assessment and collection of
City taxes at the addresses shown on said roll or as known to me and also to every owner of
property assessed by the State under Section 14 of Article XIII of the constitution at the
addresses thereof shown on the last roll transmitted to the County Auditor of said County;
and
Said mailed was completed 1995, and a copy of said notice as so
mailed is ATTACHED HERETO and a rt hereof.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoin is true and correct.
DATED: , 1995
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QA M. GRINDEY, CIT
OF SANTA CLARITA
NANCY PkIANGE, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND IMPOSING THE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT FOR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA NO. 18,
TRACT NO. 44965 - LOCATED AT SHANGRI-LA DRIVE AND NATHAN HILL ROAD
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
That a Public information meeting and public hearing will be held before the City Council of the
City of Santa Clarita for the adoption of a resolution approving the Engineer's Report and
levying the assessment for Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 18; located at Shangri-La
Drive and Nathan Hill Road. The purpose of the meetings is to receive and consider public
testimony regarding the District improvements and the proposed assessment for fiscal year
1995-96. The purpose of the District is to provide the mandatory maintenance for the existing
subsurface drainage system, pump station and observation wells. The proposed maintenance
cost is $159,00 per unit per year which is included on the tax bills for the properties in the
district. The assessment last year was $109.00 per unit per year. The reason for the increase
is due to the costs of mitigating the high ground water condition by installing de -watering
devices and the district's portion of earthquake evaluation and repair.
The public information meeting will be held by the City Council in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard; 1st floor, Santa Clarita, the 23rd day of May 1995, at or
after 6:30 p.m.
The public hearing will be held by the City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers,
23920 Valencia Boulevard, 1st floor, Santa Clarita, the 11th day of July 1995, at or after
6:30 p.m.
Proponents, opponents, and any interested persons may appear and be heard on this matter at
that time. Further information may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's office, Santa
Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Santa Clarita'or call Nancy Delange at
(805) 286-4067.
If you wish to challenge this order in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you
or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City Council, at or prior to the public hearing.
Date: May 23, 1994
Donna M. Grindey, CMC
City Clerk
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DBAA #18 ANNUAL BUDGET
DBAA #18 - ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT
Acct #44-6515 - EXPENDITURES Activity
MONITORING Monitoring - Contracted
GEOLOGIST
MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR
DBAA #18 - Report Recommendations
City Engineering Staff
Mileage
Legal Fees
NPDES Permits
Water testing
Southern Ca Edison
Blueprints
Supplies
Annual Report
Maintenance
Pump Maint. Contract
Pump Repairs
Equipment replacement fund
Automatic Dialer
ADMINISTRATIVE 10% Finance/City Clerk
TOTAL 95-96 ASSESSED AMOUNT
REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO
1995 Geologic Recommendations
The geologist has stated that it is essential
to complete the work for these items.
Supplemental work to be paid from reserves
Reserve Account
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
ASSESSMENT PER UNIT
TOTAL AMOUNT ASSESSED
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Budget
$7,500
$1,500
$40
$100
$200
$660
$4,000
$61
$125
$3,500
$4,800
$575
$2,100
$15,480
$4,515
$45,156
Install dewatering devices
$24,000
Evaluate access shafts
$2,500
Repairs to access shafts
$6,500
Equipment replacement fund
$5.000
Hydrauger geology
$2,500
Total
$40,500
Balance as of 3/31/95
$25,100
95-96 Projected replacement fund balan.
$15,400
Total
$40,500
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$159.00
$45,156.00
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