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SUBJECT:
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
June 26, 2007
Dennis Luppens
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council conduct a public hearing, adopt the resolutions, and approve the Engineers' Reports
for the FY 2007-2008 annual levy of assessments and continued maintenance for the following
special districts: Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, Tl, T1A and A2; Drainage Benefit
Assessment Area Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, and 22; Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; and
Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District.
BACKGROUND
At their June 12, 2007 regular meeting, the City Council approved four (4) resolutions of intent
to establish the FY 2007-08 Special District assessment rates and set a public hearing on June 26,
2007. State law requires this procedure and also requires the City Council to annually approve
the assessments for each special district formed under the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972
and the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982. Attached are four (4) resolutions ordering the levy and
collection of assessments for continued maintenance for the special districts described below.
Drainage Benefit Assessment Area (DBAA) Nos. 3.6 18 19 20 and 22
These areas are located throughout the City and were established to fund the maintenance of
various improvements in these areas. Currently, the District is comprised of six (6) areas of
benefit. Each area is created within the District in order to apportion the annual costs of
authorized maintenance improvements and the administration of the District to each property
according to special benefit to be conferred on each such property by such improvements.
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Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (LMD) Nos. 1. Tl TlA and A-2
Currently, the Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance Districts consist of four districts and 37
individual zones, including numerous annexations. These areas are located throughout the City
but are concentrated in the Valencia area and established to fund the maintenance of various
landscaped facilities.
Streetlight Maintenance District (SMD) No. 1
The City of Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 was established to collect funds
to cover the expenses for energy and maintenance of a majority of streetlights and traffic signals
in the City.
Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District (GVROSMD)
As a condition of the approval of the Golden Valley Ranch Development, the formation of an
open space maintenance district was required. In November 2003, Council approved the
formation of an open space maintenance district. The open space area consists of approximately
920 acres of natural, undeveloped open space within the Golden Valley Ranch Development.
This required public hearing and submission of the Assessment Engineer's Reports and attached
resolutions are in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, the Benefit
Assessment Act of 1982, and the Right to Vote on Taxes Act (Proposition 218), which was
approved by the California electorate on November 5, 1996. Council's approval of the Reports
and adoption of the Resolutions orders the FY 2007-2008 levy and collection of assessments for
the continued maintenance of the special districts described above.
With the exception of DBAA No. 19, the annual levy of assessments currently covers the
expected expenses for all current districts/annexations. All proposed assessments, where
allowable, will be increased by 3.5% for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment for the cost
of living, based on the percentage rate from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. DBAA's No. 3,
6, 18, and 19 were formed without including a CPI adjustment language included in the
formation documents. To include CPI, a Propostion 218 ballot process would need to take place.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1) Do not approve the resolutions.
2) Other direction as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of staffs recommended action has no additional impact to the General Fund. If
approved as recommended, total revenue for the City's 1972 and 1982 Act special districts is
projected to be $10,286,730.
ATTACHMENTS
Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas Resolution
Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 Resolution
Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, Tl, T1A and A2 Resolution
Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District Resolution
DBAA Engineer's Report available in the City Clerk's Reading File
SMD Engineer's Report available in the City Clerk's Reading File
LMD Engineer's Report available in the City Clerk's Reading File
GVROS Engineer's Report available in the City Clerk's Reading File
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
A Public Hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita in the City
Hall Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, lst floor, Santa Clarita, California, on the
26th day of June 2007, at or after 6:00 p.m., to consider the annual levy of assessments for the
City's special districts. These districts include: landscape, streetlight, and open space
maintenance and drainage benefit assessment areas. The City Council, pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, being a division of the Streets and Highways Code of the
State of California and the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, being a division of the Government
Code, desires to levy annual assessments for the districts pursuant to Article XIII D of the
California Constitution.
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 Administrative Services Department,
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 260, Santa Clarita, CA 91355; (661) 286-4005,
Dennis Luppens, Special Districts Administrator.
If you wish to challenge this action 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.
Dated: June 13, 2007
Sharon L. Dawson, CMC
City Clerk
Publish Date: June 15, 2007
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
Table of Contents
Certifications............................................................................... l
Introduction................................................................................. 2
Report.......................................................................................... 3
Part A — Plans and Specifications ........
Part B — Estimate of Cost ...................
Part C — Assessment Diagram ...........
Part D — Assessment Roll .................
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Part E — Method of Apportionment of Assessment .............14
Appendices
A Assessment Boundary Diagrams
Exhibit A — DBAA #3
Exhibit B — DBAA #6
Exhibit C —DBAA #18
Exhibit D — DBAA # 19
Exhibit E — DBAA #20
Exhibit F — DBAA #22
B Assessment Roll
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA
(DBAA) NOS. 31 61 181 19, 20 AND 22
June 20, 2007
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The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council.
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Introduction
This report is prepared in compliance with the requirements of Article 4, Chapter 6.4, of the Benefit
Assessment Act of 1982, (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") of the California Government Code.
Pursuant to the Act, the City Council is the legislative body for the District and may levy annual
assessments and act as the governing body for the operations and administration of the District.
The 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
are benefited by the installation, maintenance, and service.
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 XIIID to the California Constitution. The Proposition affects all
assessments upon real property for a special benefit conferred on the property. Assessments imposed
under the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 are these types of assessments. However, the Proposition
also exempts any assessments imposed to finance costs associated with drainage systems.
Each and every parcel included in these Districts was originally part of a development that was
conditioned to install drainage improvements before the development could proceed. In order to
preserve the investment in the drainage improvements and satisfy the required condition, Drainage
Benefit Assessment Area (DBAA) Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20 and 22 were formed. Thereafter, each
developer who was conditioned to enter into the District agreed to the inclusion of their property in
the District along with the assessments being imposed on their property. Once the development was
sold, all subsequent owners of parcels were also made aware through title reports and Department of
Real Estate "White Paper" Reports that the parcels were in the District and subject to the assessments.
Purchase of the parcel(s) was also an agreement by the new owners to be subject to the assessments.
Therefore, the assessments for these DBAA's are exempt from the provisions of Proposition 218.
However, subsequent increases, if any, will be subject to the procedures and approval process of
Section 4 of Article XIIID.
In the case of DBAA No. 19, the formation was initiated by a group of existing homeowners in
response to rising ground water in their immediate neighborhood.
The City may approve and impose assessments for the continued maintenance and servicing of the
improvements by passing a resolution, which generally describes any proposed new improvements or
any substantial changes in existing improvements.
Assessments, if authorized, would be placed on the 2007-08 County Tax Roll and would be collected
with the regular County property taxes. Reserve funds would be used to fund the maintenance and
service until assessment funds are distributed by the County Tax Collector in December of 2007.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
FISCAL YEAR 2007-08
ENGINEER'S REPORT
PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982
ARTICLE 49 CHAPTER 6.4
OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
Pursuant to Part 1, Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government of the State of California, and in
accordance with the Resolution of Initiation adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita
State of California, in connection with the proceedings for:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA
(DBAA) NOS. 316,189 199 20 AND 22
Hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment District" or "District", I, Joan E. Cox, P.E., the authorized
representative of Harris & Associates, the duly appointed ENGINEER OF WORK, submit herewith
the "Report" consisting of six (6) parts as follows:
PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Plans and specifications for the improvements are as set forth on the lists thereof, attached hereto, and
are on file in the Office of the City Engineer and are incorporated herein by reference.
PART B
ESTIMATE OF COST
An estimate of the costs of the proposed improvements, including incidental costs and expenses in
connection therewith, is as set forth on the lists thereof, attached hereto, and are on file in the Office
of the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference.
PART C
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
The Diagram of the Assessment District Boundaries showing the exterior boundaries of the
Assessment District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the Assessment
District.
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The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the Assessment District are those lines and
dimensions shown on the maps of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles 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.
PART D
ASSESSMENT ROLL
An assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements on each benefited lot or parcel of land
within the Assessment District.
PART E
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
The method of apportionment of assessments, indicating the proposed assessment of the net amount
of the costs and expenses of the improvements to be assessed upon the several lots and parcels of land
within the Assessment District, in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and
parcels.
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PART A
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The proposed services involve the maintenance and operation of the 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); and Tract Nos. 51857 and 52372 (DBAA No. 22), as shown on Appendix A.
The services necessary for the Districts include, but are not limited to, and may be generally described
as:
• DBAA No. 3: Whites Canyon Road and Nadal Street
The subsurface 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 subsurface drainage facilities involve: 1) periodic inspection,
monitoring, and evaluations; 2) well unclogging and clean-out where necessary; 3) annual
geologist review with a report and recommendations; 4) installation of dewatering devices and
other mitigation measures; and 5) periodic repairs, when necessary.
• DBAA No. 6: Shangri-La Drive and Nathan Hill Road
The subsurface 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 subsurface drainage facilities involve: 1) periodic inspection,
monitoring, and evaluations; 2) well unclogging and clean-out where necessary; 3) annual
geologist review with a report and recommendations; 4) installation of dewatering devices and
other mitigation measures; 5) pump station check, and 6) periodic repairs, when necessary.
• DBAA No. 18: Shangri-La Drive, Tract 44965
The subsurface 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 subsurface drainage facilities involve: 1) periodic inspection,
monitoring, and evaluations; 2) well and access shaft unclogging and clean-out where necessary;
3) annual geologist review with a report and recommendations; 4) installation of dewatering
devices and other mitigation measures; 5) pump station check, and 6) periodic repairs, when
necessary.
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• DBAA No. 19: Four Oaks east of Camp Plenty Road
The subsurface 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 subsurface drainage facilities involve: 1) periodic inspection,
monitoring, and evaluations; 2) well unclogging and clean-out where necessary; 3) installation of
dewatering devices and other mitigation measures; 4) pump station check, and 5) periodic repairs,
when necessary.
• DBAA No. 20: Whites Canyon Road and Canyon Crest Drive
The subsurface drainage facilities consist of terrace drains, swale drains, a 30 -inch storm drain and
two flumes, and related structures and appurtenant facilities. The boundaries of DBAA No. 20 are
shown on Exhibit E.
Maintenance and operation of the subsurface drainage facilities involve: 1) periodic inspection,
monitoring, and evaluations; 2) unclogging and clean-out where necessary; 3) annual geologist
review with a report and recommendations; 4) installation of dewatering devices and other
mitigation measures; and 5) periodic repairs, when necessary.
• DBAA No. 22: Shadow Pines Boulevard and Narcissus Crest Avenue
The subsurface 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 subsurface drainage facilities involve: 1) periodic inspection,
monitoring, and evaluations; 2) unclogging and clean-out where necessary; 3) annual geologist
review with a report and recommendations; 4) installation of dewatering devices and other
mitigation measures; and 5) periodic repairs, when necessary.
Plans and Specifications for the improvements for the Districts are voluminous and are not bound in
this report, but by this reference are incorporated and made a part of this report. The plans and
specification are on file at the City where they are available for public inspection.
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PART B
Estimate of Cost
The Act provides that the estimated costs of the improvements shall include the total cost of the
4 improvements for Fiscal Year 2007-08, including incidentals, which may include reserves to operate the
District until funds are transferred to the City from the County around December 10 of the next fiscal year.
The 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
district 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 Districts 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.
Drainage Area Assessment District (DBAA) No. 3
Description
2007108 Cost
Estimate
Maintenance Costs:
$335,656.61
Water Level Monitoring
$1,200.00
Weed Abatement
$2,500.00
H drau ers
$6,300.00
Reporting/Consulting:
Geology Report
$2,180.00
Engineers Report/Annual Assessment Calc
$1,280.00
Monitoring
Salary
$3,709.00
Personnel Costs
$1,720.00
Supplies/TrainingSupplies/Training
$100.00
Administration
$5,450.00
Total Operation and Maintenance Cost
$24,439.00
Fund Analysis
Estimated Fund Balance 7/01/07
$335,656.61
Estimated Revenues FY 07-08 Assessments / Interest
$43,015.50
Estimated Expenditures FY 07-08
$24,439.00
Estimated Fund Balance (6/30/08)
$354,233.11
A Future/Reserve fund has been established for DBAA No. 3 to cover the first six months of
i" expenses annually before collection from the County has been received, as well as unexpected
( expenses. The funds have been allowed to build up gradually in anticipation of any maintenance
costs that can and do occur when there is a great amount of rainfall during the year.
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Drainage Area Assessment District (DBAA) No. 6
Description
2007108 Cost
Estimate
Maintenance Costs:
$0.00
Pumps
$12,539.00
Utilities
$4,000.00
Water Level Monitoring
$1,300.00
Weed Abatement
$520.00
Repo In/Consultin :
Geology Report
$3,915.00
Engineers Report/Annual Assessment Calc
$1,404.00
Consulting
$6,959.00
Water Quality Testing
$6,020.00
NPDES Permit Fee
$508.00
SEP
$15,540.00
Monitoring
Salary
$3,709.00
Personnel Costs
$1,720.00
SuFplies/Tr,aining
$100.00
Administration
$4,970.00
Total Operation and Maintenance Cost
$63,204.00
Fund Analysis
Estimated Fund Balance 7/01/07
$0.00
Estimated Revenues FY 07-08 Assessments / Interest
$26,553.00
Estimated Expenditures FY 07-08
$63,204.00
City Contribution
$36,651.00
Estimated Fund Balance (6/30/08)
$0.00
A Future/Reserve fund was been established for DBAA No. 6; however, those funds have now been
depleted and the fund is operating in a deficit, requiring a City Contribution to maintain the required
levels of on-going maintenance.
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Drainage Area Assessment District IDBAA) No. 18
Description
2007/08 Cost
Estimate
Maintenance Costs:
$515.97
Pumps
$14,184.00
Utilities
$6,500.00
Water Level Monitoring
$2,145.00
Weed Abatement
$521.00
Reporting/Consulting:
Geology Report
$4,210.00
Engineers Report/Annual Assessment Calc
$2,247.00
Consulting
$21,384.00
Water Quality Testing
$10,250.00
NPDES Permit Fee
$864.00
SEP
$26,460.00
Monitoring
Salary
$3,709.00
Personnel Costs
$1,720.00
SuepliesfTraining
$100.00
minis ra ion
$8,620.00
Total Operation and Maintenance Cost
$102,914.00
Fund Analysis
Estimated Fund Balance 7101/07
$515.97
Estimated Revenues FY 07-08 Assessments / Interest
$44,361.00
Estimated Expenditures FY 07-08
$102,914.00
City Contribution
$58,037.03
Estimated Fund Balance (6/30/08)
$0.00
A Future/Reserve fund was been established for DBAA No. 18; however, those funds have now been
depleted and the fund is operating in a deficit, requiring a City Contribution to maintain the required
levels of on-going maintenance.
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Drainage Area Assessment District (DBAA) No. 19
Description
2007108 Cost
Estimate
Maintenance Costs:
$0.00
Pumps
$1,990.00
Utilities
$13,500.00
Water Level Monitoring
$1,300.00
Weed Abatement
$200.00
Reporting/Consulting:
Geology Report
$1,700.00
Engineers Report/Annual Assessment Calc
$1,350.00
Consulting
$3,155.00
Water Quality Testing
$1,700.00
NPDES Permit Fee
$3,400.00
Design/Specifications
$0.00
Monitoring
Salary
$3,709.00
Personnel Costs
$1,720.00
Supplies/TrainingSupplies/Training
$100.00
Administration
$640.00
Total Operation and Maintenance Cost
$34,464.00
Fund Analysis
Estimated Fund Balance 7/01/07
$0.00
Estimated Revenues FY 07-08 Assessments / Interest
$3,306.00
Estimated Transfer in from other funds
$3,420.00
Estimated Expenditures FY 07-08
$34,464.00
,City Contribution
$27,738.00
Estimated Fund Balance (6/30/08)
A Future/Reserve fund was been established for DBAA No. 19; however, those funds have now been
depleted and the fund is operating in a deficit, requiring a City Contribution to maintain the required
levels of on-going maintenance.
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Drainage Area Assessment District (DBAA) No. 20
Description
2007/08 Cost
Estimate
Maintenance Costs:
$165,026.85
Water Level Monitoring
$11,500.00
Weed Abatement
$3,000.00
Reporting/Consulting:
$154,769.35
Geology Report
$3,263.00
Engineers Report/Annual Assessment Calc
$2,247.00
Monitoring
Salary
$3,709.00
Personnel Costs
$1,720.00
Vis/Trainin
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$100.00
-nes ra ion
$4,900.00
Total Operation and Maintenance Cost
$30,439.00
Fund Analysis
Estimated Fund Balance 7/01/07
$165,026.85
Estimated Revenues FY 07-08 Assessments / Interest
$20,181.50
Estimated Expenditures FY 07-08
$30,439.00
Estimated Fund Balance (6/30/08)
$154,769.35
A Future/Reserve fund has been established for DBAA No. 20 to cover the first six months of
expenses annually before collection from the County has been received, as well as unexpected
expenses. The funds have been allowed to build up gradually in anticipation of any maintenance
costs that can and do occur when there is a great amount of rainfall during the year.
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Drainage Area Assessment District (DBAA) No. 22
Description
2007108 Cost
Estimate
Maintenance Costs:
Estimated Fund Balance 7/01/07 $5,719.10
Weed Abatement
$2,880.00
Re ortin /Consultin :
Engineers ReportlAnnual Assessment Calc
$2,695.00
Monitoring
Salary
$2,831.00
Personnel Costs
$1,362.00
Supplies/Trainin
$100.00
Administration
$1,700.00
Total Operation and Maintenance Cost
$11,568.00
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j A Future/Reserve fund has been established for DBAA No. 22 to cover the first six months of
expenses annually before collection from the County has been received, as well as unexpected
1" expenses. The funds have been allowed to build up gradually in anticipation of any maintenance
costs that can and do occur when there is a great amount of rainfall during the year.
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Estimated Fund Balance 7/01/07 $5,719.10
Estimated Revenues FY 07-08 Assessments / Interest $10,362.00
Estimated Expenditures FY 07-08 $11,568.00
Estimated Fund Balance (6/30/08) $4,513.10
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expenses annually before collection from the County has been received, as well as unexpected
1" expenses. The funds have been allowed to build up gradually in anticipation of any maintenance
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PART C
Assessment Diagram
` The boundary diagram for each Drainage Benefit Assessment Area is included herein as Appendix A,
4 i and is part of this report.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the Districts are those lines and dimensions
shown on the maps of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles 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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Assessment Roll
All assessed lots or parcels of real property within the Districts are listed on the Assessment Roll. The
Assessment Roll states the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the Districts for
Fiscal Year 2007-08, shows the Fiscal Year 2007-08 assessment upon each lot and parcel within the
Districts, and describes each assessable lot or parcel of land within the Districts. These lots are more
particularly described in the Assessment Roll, which is included in this Report as Appendix B. The
list is keyed to the records of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles which are incorporated
herein by reference.
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Method of Assessment
The following is the approved assessment methodologies for the Drainage Benefit Assessment Area
Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20 and 22:
Background
The Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 (the Act) 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. The Proposition 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 the Districts. The general enhancement of property value does not
constitute a special benefit.
Special Benefit
In the existing district 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 lots would not have been established and could not have been sold to any distinct and
separate owner. The establishment of each distinct and separate 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
r continued maintenance are guaranteed. As a result, each lot within the District receives a special and
i distinct 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 and 22 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.
General Benefit
In addition to the special benefits received by the parcels within the Districts, there are incidental
general benefits conferred by the proposed improvements.
The total benefits are thus a combination of the special benefits to the parcels within the Districts and
the general benefits to the public at large and to adjacent property owners. The portion of the total
drainage maintenance costs which are associated with general benefits will not be assessed to the
parcels in the Districts, but will be paid from other City funds.
Because the drainage facilities are located immediately adjacent to properties within the Districts, and
is maintained solely for the benefit of the properties within the Districts, any benefit received by
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properties outside of the Districts is merely incidental. It is estimated that the general benefit portion
of the benefit received from the improvements for the Districts 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.
Apportionment
In each District, all the parcels in the District 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. Or in the case of undeveloped parcels, these parcels are assessed for their
proportionate share based on the number of proposed units to be built on that parcel.
Annual Escalators
DBAA Nos. 20 and 22 were established with an annual assessment escalation clause, should the city
choose to use it, The maximum assessment rate may increase based on the annual change in the
Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles -Riverside -Orange County Area
("CPI"). This year, the city is proposing to use the annual escalation and increase the annual
assessment accordingly.
DBAA Nos. 3, 6, 18, and 19 were established with out escalators.
Assessment Rates
Feb'06 to Feb'07 CPI: 3.50%
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FY 2007-08
Actual Asmt
FY 2007-08
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DBAA #3
$122.47 / Unit
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$122.47 / Unit
232
$122.47 / Unit
$28,413.04
DBAA #6
$159.00 / Unit
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$159.00 / Unit
167
$159.00 / Unit
$26,553.00
DBAA #18
$159.00 / Unit
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$159.00 / Unit
279
$159.00 / Unit
$44,361.00
DBAA #19
$19.00 / Unit
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$19.00 / Unit 1
174
1 $19.001 Unit
1 $3,306.00
DBAA #20
$103.06 / Unit
$3.61 1 Unit
$106.67 / Unit
281
$53.34 I Unit
$14,988.54
DBAA #22
$252.32 / Unit
$8.831 Unit
$261.15 / Unit
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$261.15 / Unit
$10,446.00
Feb'06 to Feb'07 CPI: 3.50%
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APPENDIX A
District Boundary Diagrams
Exhibit A — DBAA #3
Exhibit B — DBAA #6
Exhibit C — DBAA # 18
Exhibit D — DBAA # 19
Exhibit E — DBAA #20
Exhibit F — DBAA #22
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APPENDIX B
Assessment Roll
Drainage Benefit Assessment Area
(DBAA) Nos. 3, 6118p 19, 20 and 22
The Assessment Roll for the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas is hereby incorporated and made a
part of this Report. The Assessment Rolls are on file at the City where they are available for public
inspection.
Reference is made to the Los Angeles County Assessment Roll for a description of the lots or parcels
in each of the assessment districts.
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
Table of Contents
Certifications...............................................................................1
Introduction................................................................................. 2
Report.......................................................................................... 5
Part A - Plans and Specifications ........................................... 7
Part B - Estimate of Cost ....................................................... 8
Part C - Assessment Diagram ................................................ 9
Part D — Assessment Roll ...................................................... 9
Part E - Method of Apportionment of Assessment..............10
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council.
DATED: June 20, 2007
44: Joan E. Cox
R.C.E. No. 41965
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, togeer with A sessment Roll and
Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on the A I day of 2007.
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City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County, California
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Assessment Diagram thereto attached was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California, on the R4'day of 2007.
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Introduction
This report is prepared in compliance with the requirements of Article 4, Chapter 1 of the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") which is Part 2, Division
15 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
Prior to Fiscal Year 1998/99, streetlighting services in the City were provided by a special benefit
district administered by the County of Los Angeles. The Santa Clarita area was included in two
separate districts under the County's jurisdiction. County Lighting District LLA -1 was formed on
July 24, 1979 and was supplemented by the existing County Lighting Maintenance District (CLMD)
1867. Upon incorporation of the City of Santa Clarita in 1987, a Santa Clarita Zone was formed
specifically for the area within the City's boundaries. CLMD 1867 and County Lighting District
LLA -1 are contiguous with each other and are wholly within the City's boundaries. However, County
Lighting District LLA -1 covers a greater portion of the City.
The District referred to as CLMD 1867 is funded from ad valorem property tax revenue pursuant to
the Improvement Act of 1911, with the rate set by Proposition 13. County Lighting District LLA -1
was established and is funded by assessments levied beginning in 1979 pursuant to the Landscape and
Lighting Act of 1972 when new annexations to the County Lighting District could no longer collect
ad valorem revenue. LLA -1 was established to cover the lights in the new annexation areas and to
L supplement the current ad valorem revenue.
As of July 1, 1998, all streetlight districts are under the jurisdiction of the City as Streetlight
Maintenance District No. 1 (previously LLA -1) and No. 2 (previously CLMD 1867) respectively. It
is now the City's responsibility to prepare and levy the annual assessments necessary to maintain the
streetlights within the District.
Upon the effective date of the transfer, the City assumed total responsibility for the District's
maintenance contract under which Southern California Edison is providing the required services.
C Pursuant to the Act, the City Council is now the legislative body for the District and may levy annual
assessments and act as the governing body for the operation and administration of the District.
In future years, as territory is annexed into the City, annexation to the District will be a condition of
annexation to the City. In addition, any new development will also be required to annex into the
existing District. All new annexations will be annexed into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1,
under the 1972 Act. It is not clear at this time whether the City can collect ad valorem on any new
annexations.
This report includes all annexations that have been approved by the Council prior to April 30, 2007.
The 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
are benefited by the installation, maintenance, and service.
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This report addresses only Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. District No. 2, the ad valorem
portion, is handled through the County Auditor and the State Board of Equalization and is not acted
upon by the City Council.
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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 XIIID to the California Constitution. The Proposition 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.
As written, Proposition 218 exempts assessments for street purposes. The maintenance services in
Streetlight Maintenance District No. I are for streetlights. They are an integral part of the entire
street, the same as curb gutters, pavement, signage and striping. Taken as a group, they are the
elements that provide a safe route for motorists and pedestrians.
Streetlights are installed to make streets safer. 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.
Each and every parcel included in the District was originally part of a development that was
conditioned to install streetlight improvements before the development could proceed. Thereafter,
each developer who was conditioned to enter into the District agreed to the inclusion of their property
in the District along with the assessments being imposed on their property. Once the development
was sold, all subsequent owners of parcels were also made aware through title reports and Department
of Real Estate "White Paper" Reports that the parcels were in the District and subject to the
assessments. Purchase of the parcel(s) was also an agreement by the new owners to be subject to the
assessments.
Article XIIID, Section 5(a) of the State Constitution, provides that any assessment imposed
exclusively to finance the capital costs or maintenance and operation expenses for sidewalks, streets,
sewers, water, flood control, drainage systems or vector control, shall be considered exempt from the
procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4 of Article XIIID.
Streetlights are installed on and are for street purposes. They are maintained and serviced to allow the
street to perform to the standards it was designed. Assessments for the maintenance and servicing of
the streets must include streetlights and therefore, the assessments for Streetlight Maintenance District
No. 1 are exempt under the provisions of Proposition 218. This exemption applies only to
assessments existing on the effective date of Proposition 218, November 6, 1996, and the exemption
is only from the procedures and approval process set forth in Article XIIID, Section 4. Subsequent
increases, if any, will be subject to the procedures and approval process of Section 4 of Article XIIID.
All parcel included in the Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 prior to 1998 are covered by this
exemption and the maximum assessment rate for those parcels is $12.38 per Equivalent Dwelling
Unit (EDU)
Most parcels annexed into the District after 1998 were annexed at the rate of $50.00 per EDU and
with that rate subject to cost of living escalation equal to the annual change in the Consumer Price
Index (CPI).
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The City may annually initiate proceedings for the continued maintenance and servicing of streetlight
improvements by passing a resolution which orders an engineer to prepare and file a detailed report
generally describing any proposed new improvements or any substantial changes in existing
improvements.
This report prepared by the engineer must include: plans and specifications of any new improvements;
an estimate of the costs of the new improvements, including maintenance and servicing of the new or
existing improvements; and a diagram, i.e., a map of the assessment district showing the boundary of
the District; and the parcels or lots which benefit. Once the report is completed, it is presented to the
City Council for its review and approval as presented, or may be modified and approved.
i After the report is approved, the City adopts the Resolution of Intention which declares its intent to
levy and collect assessments, describes the improvements, including maintenance and servicing, refers
to the District by its distinctive designation, refers to the report for the details of the District, and sets
a time and place for a public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment.
Assessments, if authorized, would be placed on the 2007-08 County Tax Roll and would be collected
with the regular County property taxes. Reserve funds would be used to fund the maintenance and
service until assessment funds are distributed by the County Tax Collector in December of 2007.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
FISCAL YEAR 2007-08
ENGINEER'S REPORT
PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
SECTION 22500 THROUGH 22679
OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
Pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and in
accordance with the Resolution of Initiation adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita
State of California, in connection with the proceedings for:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1
Hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment District" or "District", I, Joan E. Cox, P.E., the authorized
representative of Harris & Associates, the duly appointed ENGINEER OF WORK, submit herewith
the "Report" consisting of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Plans and specifications for the improvements are as set forth on the lists thereof, attached hereto, and
are on file in the Office of the City Engineer and are incorporated herein by reference.
PART B
ESTIMATE OF COST
An estimate of the costs of the proposed improvements, including incidental costs and expenses in
connection therewith, is as set forth on the lists thereof, attached hereto, and are on file in the Office
of the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference.
PART C
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
The Diagram of the Assessment District Boundaries showing the exterior boundaries of the
Assessment District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the Assessment
District.
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The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the Assessment District are those lines and
dimensions shown on the maps of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles 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.
PART D
ASSESSMENT ROLL
An assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements on each benefited lot or parcel of land
within the Assessment District.
PART E
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
The method of apportionment of assessments, indicating the proposed assessment of the net amount
of the costs and expenses of the improvements to be assessed upon the several lots and parcels of land
within the Assessment District, in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and
parcels.
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PART A
Pians and Specifications
Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 was established to collect funds to cover the expenses for
energy and maintenance of a majority of streetlights in the City. These costs are billed by the
Southern California Edison Company for all approximate 14,025 streetlights currently owned and
maintained by Edison. The proposed new and/or existing improvements for Streetlight Maintenance
District No. I include, but are not limited to, and may be generally described as follows:
• The installation of streetlighting and appurtenant facilities 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 signals and all appurtenant work necessary to
complete said installation or replacement.
• The operation, maintenance, and servicing of all existing street lighting, safety lighting and
appurtenant facilities are necessary for the daily operation of said lighting located within City road
rights-of-way. Operation, maintenance, and servicing 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.
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 2007-08.
Plans and Specifications for the improvements for the Streetlight Maintenance District are
voluminous and are not bound in this report but by this reference are incorporated and made a part of
this report. The plans and specification are on file at the City where they are available for public
inspection.
Locations of all streetlights are included on lighting inventory maps available for inspection at the
city.
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PART B
Estimate of Cost
The Act provides that the estimated costs of the improvements shall include the total cost of the
improvements for Fiscal Year 2007-08, including incidentals, which may include reserves to operate
the District until funds are transferred to the City from the County around December 10 of the next
fiscal year.
The 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
district is the total cost of installation, maintenance and servicing with adjustments either positive or
negative for reserves, surpluses, deficits, and/or contributions.
Estimated costs of improvements for Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 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.
2007-2008 Fiscal Year Budgets Estimate
Description
2007108 Cost
Estimate
Maintenance Costs:
$5,008,385.00
Utilities
$1,750,000.0
Contractual/Professional
$72,950.0
Salary
$84,472.00
Personnel Costs
$34,657.00
Supplies
$4,530.00
Travel & Training
$2,000.0
Traffic Signal Maintenance
Traffic Signal Maintenance
$632,000.0
Traffic Signal Utility
$250,000.0
Capital Improvements
$360,000.0
Contractual Services
$115,000.0
Operation Costs
Administration
$64,072.Oq
Total Operation and Maintenance Cost
$3,369,681.00
Fund Analysis
Estimated Fund Balance 7/01/07
$5,008,385.00
Estimated Revenues FY 07-08 Assessments / Ad Valorem / Interest
$3,260,155.00
Estimated Expenditures FY 07-08
$3,369,681.00
Estimated Fund Balance (6/30/08)
$4,898,859.00
In addition to revenue received from both ad valorem taxes and assessments, there is a balance in the
account from money transferred from the County upon completion of the jurisdictional transfer.
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Six months reserve is set aside to cover expenses until such time as assessments received by the
County Auditor/Controller are delivered to the City in December 2007.
The remaining balance will be used for capital improvements to the District in the form of additional
maintenance including upgrades and unrecoverable knockdowns not covered by Southern California
Edison.
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Assessment Diagram
Boundary maps/diagrams for each of the areas within Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 are
voluminous and are not bound in this report but by this reference are incorporated and made a part of
this report. The boundary maps/diagrams are on file in the office of the City Clerk and the City
Engineer where they are available for public inspection.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the Assessment District are those lines and
dimensions shown on the maps of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles 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.
PART D
Assessment Roll
All assessed lots or parcels of real property within the District are listed on the Assessment Roll. The
Assessment Roll states the net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the District for
Fiscal Year 2007-08, shows the Fiscal Year 2007-08 assessment upon each lot and parcel within the
District, and describes each assessable lot or parcel of land within the District. These lots are more
particularly described in the Assessment Roll, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and by
reference is made a part of this report. The list is keyed to the records of the Assessor of the County
of Los Angeles which are incorporated herein by reference.
Assessments for any annexation to the existing Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 may include an
increase based on the current Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles -
Anaheim -Riverside Area ("CPI"), as approved by property owners during the annexation process.
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PART E
Method of Assessment
The following is the approved assessment methodology for the Santa Clarita Street Light Maintenance
District No. 1:
Background
The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the Act) 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. The Proposition 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 the District. The general enhancement of property
value does not constitute a special benefit.
Special Benefit
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The City, in determining the necessity of forming Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, took into
account the cost of providing services to the residents, businesses and properties located within the
^! entire City. Each and every parcel within the District receives a particular and distinct benefit from
the improvements over and above general benefits conferred by the improvements.
�., All of the 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, streetlighting and appurtenant facilities to serve the parcels. Therefore,
each and every parcel within the District could not have been developed in the absence of the
installation and promised maintenance of these facilities.
The benefit provided by streetlighting consists of safety for pedestrians and motorists living and
owning property in the District during the nighttime hours. This is a distinct and special benefit to all
developed parcels in the District.
Streetlighting 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 installed on and are for street purposes and are maintained and serviced to allow the
street to perform to the standards it was designed. Assessments for the maintenance and servicing of
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Streetlights are considered an integral part of the entire street, the same as curb, gutters, pavement,
signage and striping. Taken as a group, they are the elements that provide a safe route for motorists
and pedestrians. Streetlights are installed to make streets safer.
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
t" District. Streetlights provide a safer street environment for owners of the parcels served. If the
parcels were not subdivided to provide individual parcels to owners within the District, there would
be no need for a system of streets with safety lighting.
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 installation, operation and maintenance of streetlights are for the express, special
benefit of the parcels within the District.
Assessment Rates
For Fiscal Year 2007-08 Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 will continue with the current rate
schedule as used by Los Angeles County at the time of the transfer of jurisdiction.
The Landscape 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 streetlighting 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.
The proposed assessment rate for the original District parcels for Fiscal Year 2007-08 $12.38 per
Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU), which is the maximum rate previously levied prior to 1997. The
areas annexed into the District by the City have a higher rate. Approximately 83 annexations have
occurred since the transfer of the Streetlight Maintenance District. Prior to FY 2006-07, the rate was
set at $50.00 per EDU plus an annual cost of living escalator described below; however, the City
chose not to increase the annexation assessment rate.
Cost of living escalator: The maximum assessment rate may increase based on the change in
the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles -Riverside -Orange
County Area ("CPI").
In FY 2006-07, the City increased the annexation rate to $52.56 per EDU to keep up with the
increased costs of operating and maintaining the street lighting system and is continuing with the cost
of living increase for this current fiscal year, as follows:
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FY 2007-08 Assessment Rates
FY 2006-07
Max. Asmt Rate CPI Increase
FY 2007-08
Max Asmt
FY 2007-08
Actual Asmt
Original District Parcels $12.381 EDU -
$12.38 / EDU
$12.381 EDU
Annexation Parcels $52.561 EDU 1 $1.84 / EDU
$54.40 / EDU
$54.40 / EDU
Feb'06 to Feb'07 CPI: 3.50%
Apportionment
The following information can be used to determine the EDU 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 remainder 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 has been assigned to the basic family unit or Equivalent Dwelling Unit
(EDU), 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 value of
1/2 was given to "People Use" while "Intensity" and "Security Benefit" were each rated at 1/4 to form
the basic unit. Parcels in other land use categories were then rated by comparison with the basic
EDU.
In the remainder of the residential category, which is comprised of multiple rental type properties, the
value for Intensity would remain at 1/4, 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 1/4 for Intensity,
1 for People Use and 1/2 for Security Benefit for a total of 1-3/4 EDU's. The owner of such property
would therefore pay 1-3/4 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. Thus, a 5 -unit apartment would be
assigned 1/4 for Intensity, 2-1/2 for People Use and 1 for Security Benefits for a total of 3-3/4 EDU's.
As the number of apartments on a parcel increases, the service charge units assigned for people would
follow a declining scale.
Table I summarizes the Residential EDU Calculation.
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Table 1- Residential EDU Calculations
The non-residential lots or parcels are separated into 38 land use categories as determined by the
County Assessor. Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU'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
EDU'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 EDU'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 lots or parcels within the district.
Table 2 summarizes the Non -Residential EDU calculation:
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Total EDU's
SFR and Condos
0.50 0.25 0.25
1.00
per parcel
APT2
Apartments (2-4 units)
2
112 x units 0.25 x units 0.25
1.00 0.50 0.25
1.75
per parcel
3
1.50 0.75 0.25
2.50
per parcel
4
2.00 1.00 0.25
3.25
per parcel
APT5
Apartments (5-20 units)
112 x units 1.00 0.25
5
2.50 1.00 0.25
3.75
per parcel
20
10.00 1.00 0.25
11.25
per parcel
APT21
Apartments (21.50 units)
50
113 x (units - 20) + 20 -unit apartment EDU's
10.00 11.25
21.25
per parcel
APT51
Apartments (51-100 units)
100
114 x (units - 50) + 50 -unit apartment EDU's
12.50 21.25
33.75
per parcel
APT101 Apartments (100+ units)
175
115 x (units -100) + 100 -unit apartment EDU's
15.00 33.75
48.75 per parcel
The non-residential lots or parcels are separated into 38 land use categories as determined by the
County Assessor. Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU'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
EDU'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 EDU'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 lots or parcels within the district.
Table 2 summarizes the Non -Residential EDU calculation:
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Table 2 - Non -Residential EDU Calculations
People Use Security Intensity Total EDU's
NON-RESIDENTIAL
GRP -A Group A SitesIrrigated Farms, Dry Farms, cemeteries, pump 1 EDU minimum charge 1.00 per parcel
Sites
1
Animal Kennels, Nurseries and greenhouses,
Rooming House (same as 6 unit apartment)
1.00
3.00
0.25
GRP -B Group B
Industrial parking lots, Churches, Private Schools,
1.00
0.50
0.50
2.00 per parcel
1.00
Petroleum and Gas, Utility
GRP -H Group H
Light Manufacturing, Food Processing Plant,
2.00
GRP -C Group C
Commercial Parking Lots
1.00
0.50
1.00
2.50 per parcel
Once h Professional building, Bank, Savings d
GRP -I Group I
GRP -D Group D
Loan, Service Shop, Lumber Yard, Golf Course,
1.00
1.00
1.00
3.00 per parcel
GRP -J Group J
Race back/stable, Camp, Home for the Aged
4.00
2.00
2.00
6.00 per parcel
GRP -E Group E
Store, Store w/ office or residence, SeMce Station,
200
1.00
1.00
4.00 per parcel
Club d Lodge Hall
1.00
1.25
5.25
1
GRP -F Group F
Rooming House (same as 6 unit apartment)
1.00
3.00
0.25
4.25 per parcel
GRP -G Group G
Restaurant, Theater
3.00
1.00
1.00
5.00 per parcel
GRP -H Group H
Light Manufacturing, Food Processing Plant,
2.00
2.00
1.00
5.00 per parcel
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Warehousing
GRP -I Group I
Auto, Recreational Equipment Sales 6 Service
2.00
2.00
2.00
6.00 per parcel
GRP -J Group J
Market, BovAing Alley, Skating Rink, Department
4.00
2.00
2.00
6.00 per parcel
4
Group K
Store, HoteVMotel, Mobile Home Park
All parcels in Group K are assessed a minimum of 3 EMS
1
GRP -Kt Group K4
3.00
1.00
1.25
5.25
Open Storage
0.014973 per lot 100sf
trn
Mineral Processing
0.005615 per lot 100sf
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GRP -K2 Group K-2
4.00
1.00
1.25
6.25
Private College/University
0.001736 per lot 100sf
Wholesale and manufacturing outlets
0.059858 per lot 100sf
Athletic and Amusement Facilities
0.027431 per W 100sf
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Heavy Manufacturing
0.006382 per lot 100sf
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Hospitals
0.012886 per lot 100sf
GRP -K3 Group K3
4.00
1.00
1.50
6.50
Motion Picture, Radio, T.V.
Neighborhood Shopping Centers
0.010938 per lot loosf
0.014449 per lot 100sf
1.
Regional Shopping Centers
0.021812 per lot 100sf
Vacant
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00 per parcel
Table 3, on the following page, provides a summary of the EDU's for each land use shown above for
both the original district and the annexation areas.
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Table 3 —EDU Summary by Land Use
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Landuse
Parcels
Units
Lot Sq Ft
EDU's
Prel. Asmts
Original District:
SFR
24,845
24,845
24,845.000
$307,581.10
Awls per EDU
CON
8,172
8,172
8,172.000
$101,169.36
$12.38
APT2
216
533
-
453.750
$5,617.43
APT5
64
647
403.500
$4,995.33
APT21
33
1,041
498.249
$6,168.32
APT51
15
1,108
408.250
$5,054.14
APT101
13
2,382
655.150
$8,110.76
GRP -A
2
-
-
2.000
$24.76
GRP -B
44
-
-
88.000
$1,089.44
GRP -C
11
-
27.500
$340.45
GRP -D
108
-
-
324.000
$4,011.12
GRP -E
146
-
584.000
$7,229.92
GRP -G
34
-
170.000
$2,104.60
GRP -H
137
-
685.000
$8,480.30
GRP -I
54
-
324.000
$4,011.12
GRP -J
22
-
-
176.000
$2,178.88
GRP -K1
3
-
266,868
18.792
$232.64
GRP -K2
29
-
36,570,270
2,376.480
$29,420.82
GRP -K3
58
-
7,875,217
1,182.018
$14,633.38
VAC
147
-
-
-
$0.00
Subtotals:
34,163
38,728
44,712,365
41,393.689
$512,453.87
Annexations:
SFR
8,600
8,603
-
8,603.000
$468,003.20
Asmts per EDU
CON
1,419
1,419
1,419.000
$77,193.60
$54.40
APT2
3
9
-
7.500
$408.00
APT21
2
65
-
30.833
$1,677.32
APT101
11
2,286
-
608.450
$33,099.68
GRP -B
17
-
-
34.000
$1,849.60
GRP -C
12
-
-
30.000
$1,632.00
GRP -D
46
-
-
138.000
$7,507.20
GRP -E
23
-
-
92.000
$5,004.80
GRP -G
9
-
-
45.000
$2,448.00
GRP -H
206
-
-
1,030.000
$56,032.00
GRP -I
7
-
-
42.000
$2,284.80
GRP -J
6
-
-
48.000
$2,611.20
GRP -K1
4
-
-
180.254
$9,805.82
GRP -K2
28
-
1,716,728
636.665
$34,634.58
GRP -K3
349
-
3,335,492
-
$0.00
VAC
344
-
-
-
$0.00
Subtotals:
11,086
12,382
5,052,220
12,944.702
$704,191.79
Totals:
45,239
61,110
49,764,575
64,338.391
$1,216,645.66
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Certificates.................................................................................................................... I
Introduction.................................................................................................................. 2
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PartA - Plans and Specifications............................................................................ 5
PartB - Estimate of Cost......................................................................................12
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PartD - Assessment Roll...................................................................................... 21
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
COMBINED ENGINEER'S REPORT
CERTIFICATES
The undersigned acting on behalf of Harris & Associates, respectfully submits the enclosed
Engineer's Report as directed by City Council pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 of Article
XIIID of the California Constitution, and provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,
Section 22500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code. The undersigned certifies that
she is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
Dated: June 20, 2007
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with Assessment Roll and
Assessment Diagram thereto atta�gj,w,,c (% filed with me on the.2I qday of 2007.
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City of Santa Clarita
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with Assessment Roll and
Assessment Diagram thereto attached, as approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City
of Santa Clarita, California, on the o?Aay of , 2007.
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Santa Clarita ("City") annually levies and collects special assessments in order to
maintain the improvements within City initiated Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, Tl, A2 and
t County initiated District T1A (ad valorem district), (collectively referred to as the "Districts"). The
Districts were formed and annual assessments are established pursuant to the Landscape and
Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (the "Act").
This report includes all Zones and Annexations that have been approved by the Council prior to
April 30, 2007.
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District T1 is the City's Area -Wide landscaped median district that provides for the maintenance of
roadway medians located throughout the City.
All other Zones or Annexations within Districts 1, TI and A2 provide for the maintenance of
landscaping located within district developments.
District T1A is an ad valorem district that was formed by the County under the Improvement Act of
1911, prior to the transfer of jurisdiction to the City. This district collects revenue directly from
property taxes and is separate from the 1972 Act landscape districts. This district requires no
Council action at this time, but is hereby referenced in this report as a part of the landscape
maintenance program within the City.
In addition to the City initiated Districts, the responsibility for several County maintained Landscape
Maintenance Zones was transferred to the City's jurisdiction in the mid-1990s. The County, through
the Department of Parks and Recreation, had previously administered these Zones which had
provided for the maintenance and servicing of the landscape improvements located in medians and
common areas throughout the City. Pursuant to the Act, the City Council is now the legislative body
for the Districts and Zones and may levy annual assessments acting as the governing body for the
operations and administration of the Districts.
This Combined Engineer's Report ("Report") describes the Districts, any annexation zones or
changes to the Districts and the proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2007-08. The proposed
assessments are based on the historical and estimated costs to maintain the improvements that
provide direct and special benefits to properties within the Districts. The costs of the improvements
and the annual levy 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 2007-08 pursuant to the 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 2007-08.
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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 Proposition 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.
Prior to Proposition 218, property owners petitioned Zones that were added to the Districts.
(; Subsequent to Proposition 218, all property owners were balloted for inclusion into the Districts in
order to be in compliance with Proposition 218. This Report does not propose to increase the
assessments for the Districts, including any Zones or Annexations, above the approved annual
Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all Urban Consumers, Los Angeles — Orange — Riverside Counties,
CA. Increases, if any, above this amount were addressed in separate reports approved at prior
Council meetings. Subsequent increases, if any, will be subject to the procedures and approval
process of Section 4 of Article XIIID.
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FISCAL YEAR 2007.08
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT
TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
SECTION 22500 THROUGH 22679
OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
AND ARTICLE MID OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
Pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, Article
XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218), the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation
Act and in accordance with the Resolution of Initiation, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, State of California, in connection with the proceedings for:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
hereinafter referred to as the "Maintenance Districts" or "Districts", I, Joan E. Cox, P.E., the
authorized representative of Harris & Associates, the duly appointed ASSESSMENT ENGINEER,
submit herewith the "Report" consisting of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A — PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Contains a description of the improvements that are to be maintained or serviced by the Districts.
PART B — ESTIMATE OF COST
Identifies the estimated cost of the services or maintenance to be provided by the Districts, including
incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith.
PART C — METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Describes the basis on which the costs have been apportioned to each parcel of land within the
Maintenance Districts, in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and parcels.
PART D — ASSESSMENT ROLL
Identifies the maximum assessment to be levied on each benefited lot or parcel of land within the
Maintenance Districts.
PART E — ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
Contains a Diagram of the Maintenance Districts Boundaries showing the exterior boundaries of the
Maintenance Districts, the boundaries of any zones within the Maintenance Districts and the lines
and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the Maintenance Districts.
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PART A
F PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MAINTAINED AND SERVICED
The improvements proposed to be installed, maintained and serviced are generally described as the
landscape improvements within public rights-of-way and dedicated landscape easements within
various tracts and on individual parcels located throughout the City. These improvements include the
installation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping improvements including but not limited to:
landscaping, planting, shrubbery, trees, irrigation systems, hardscapes and fixtures.
The District will fund costs in connection with the landscape 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 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.
Servicing means the furnishing of electricity for the operation of any appurtenant facilities, and 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 this reference are incorporated and made part of the Report. The plans and specifications are
on file at the City.
rThe following is a general description and location of each Zone or Annexation:
District Zone Annex. Description
1 -- Residential, Golden Valley Road and Highway 14 - Inactive
1B Commercial, Centre Pointe, south of Soledad Canyon Road
1 C Tract 44892, Residential, Canyon Gate, Golden Valley Road
and Sierra Highway
1D Tract 53756, Residential, Golden Valley Road, Pardee
IE Commercial, Golden Valley Ranch
1F Tract 53419, Residential, Valle Di Oro
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District Zone
Annex. Description
1 2A
-- Parcel Map 24147, Commercial, Via Princessa and Siena
Highway (Costco)
2B Commercial, Via Princessa and Siena Highway (Sierra
Storage)
2C Tract 50151, Commercial, Via Princessa and Siena Highway
across from Costco
2D Tract 50484, Commercial, Via Princessa and Highway 14
(Jack-in-the-Box)
2E Parcel Map 25916, Commercial, Siena Highway north of Via
Princessa (Flying Tiger)
2F Commercial (Soledad Entertainment)
2G Commercial, Riverview Shopping Center
1 3
-- Tracts 45416-01 & 02, Residential, northeast of Siena
Highway and Sand Canyon Road (Sierra Heights)
3A Tract 45416, Residential, Siena Highway west of Sand Canyon
1 4
-- Albertson's Shopping Center, Commercial, Via Princessa and
Siena Highway (Albertson's Street Trees)
1 5
-- Residential, May Way and Via Princessa, west of Whites
Canyon Rd (Sunset Hills)
5A Tract 52276, Residential, Koji Court, Via Princessa and May
Way
1 6
-- Tracts 46626, 50536 and 47863, Residential, Whites Canyon
Road and Canyon Crest Road (Canyon Crest)
1 7
-- Residential, McBean and Newhall Ranch (Creekside)
1 8
-- Tract 52354, Residential, Friendly Valley Parkway and Siena
Highway
1 9
-- See District 1, Zone 5, Annexation 5A (Renamed)
1 10
-- See District 1, Zone 2, Annexation 2F (Renamed)
I 11
-- See District 1, Zone 2, Annexation 2B (Renamed)
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Description
1 12 --
Parcel Map 20838, Commercial, Soledad Canyon Road and
Gladding Way - Inactive
1 13 --
See District 1, Zone 3, Annexation 3A (Renamed)
1 14 --
See District Tl, Zone T31
1 15 --
River Village
1 16 --
Valencia Industrial Center
1 17 --
San Fernando Road Medians
Tl -- --
Area Wide Medians, various locations throughout the City,
includes the following annexations:
T1A
Residential, McBean Parkway north of Newhall Ranch Road
(Northbridge) - Inactive
TIB
Residential, McBean Parkway north of Decoro Drive
(Northpark) - Inactive
TIC
Residential, Magic Mountain Parkway west of McBean
Parkway (Avignon)
T1D
Residential, McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road
(Bridgeport)
TIE
Tract 24694, Residential/Commercial -Inactive
TIF
Tracts 49549, 52673 and Tract 42670, Residential
TIG
Commercial, Lyons Ave between San Fernando Road and
Interstate 5
TiH
Commercial, Magic Mountain Parkway east of Valencia
Boulevard (Valencia Honda)
T1I
Parcel Map 26037, Commercial/Industrial, Smyth Drive
between Copperhill Drive and Dickason Drive
T1J
Tract 52267-01, Residential/Commercial, Copperhill Drive and
Decoro Drive
T1K
Tract 44831-01, Commercial, northeast corner of Dickason
Drive and Newhall Ranch Road
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TI TIL Tract 44831-02, Residential, northeast corner of Dickason
(cont.) Drive and Newhall Ranch Road
TIM PM 25649, Parcel 2, Commercial, Rye Canyon Road and
Newhall Ranch Road (Home Depot)
TIN Tract 44831-03, Residential, Creekside, northwest comer of
McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road
TIO PM 26125, Commercial, Smyth Drive between Copperhill
Drive and Dickason Drive
TIP PM 25885, Commercial, Smyth Drive between Copperhill
Drive and Dickason Drive
T1Q Commercial, NE corner of McBean Parkway & Magic
Mountain Parkway
T1R Commercial, SW corner of McBean Parkway & Valencia
Boulevard
TIS Parcel Map 8374, Lot 3, Commercial, NW corner of Valencia
Boulevard and Creekside Road
TIT Tract 33746, Commercial (Kohl's Shopping Center), SE corner
of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway
T1U Arbor Lane, Residential, SE corner of Wiley Canyon and Via
Macarena
Tl V Tract 51931-04, Commercial, NW corner of Magic Mountain
Parkway and McBean Parkway
Tl W Tract 53756, Residential, on Apple Street, south of Lyons
Avenue
T1X Parcel 2811-070-001, Residential/Commercial, Harbor Woods,
NW corner of McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road
T1Y Residential, Apartments by the Promenade, on Magic Mountain
Parkway, west of McBean Parkway
T1Z Residential, Town Center West Apartments, SW corner of
Magic Mountain Parkway and McBean Parkway
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T1 T1-27 Commercial, Cinema Professional Center
(cont.)
T1-28
Commercial, Hart Pony Project
T1-29
Commercial, Right of Way, Oak Park
T1-30
Tract 23744-70, Commercial, San Fernando Road
T1-31
Commercial, Seco Canyon Village
T1-32
Residential, Arlen Estates, Lots 1-3
T1-33
Commercial, APN 2861-061-023
T1-34
Newhall Ranch Rd Gap Closure
TI T2 --
Residential, Lyons, Orchard Village Road and Wiley Canyon
(Old Orchard)
Tl T3 --
Residential, NW of Wiley Canyon and Orchard Village Road
(Valencia Hills)
Tl T4 --
Residential, McBean Parkway, Orchard Village Road and
Tournament Road (Valencia Meadows)
Tl TS --
Residential, SE of Orchard Village Road and McBean Parkway
(La Questa)
TI T6 --
Residential, McBean Parkway and Avenida Navarre (South
Valley)
T1 T7 --
Residential, McBean Parkway and Del Monte Dr (North
Valley)
Tl T8 --
Residential, McBean Parkway and Del Monte Dr (Summit)
Tl T9 --
Commercial, Tourney Road between Magic Mountain Parkway
and Valencia Boulevard (Corporate Center)
T9A
Commercial, Tourney Place Project, Lots 2 & 4
T9B
Commercial, Gateway Plaza
T9C
Commercial, Tourney Place Project, Lot 3
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Tl T9 T91) Commercial, Tourney Place Project, Lot 7
(cont.) (cont.)
T9E Commercial, Tourney Place Project, Lot 5
T9F Commercial, Tourney Place Project, Lot 6
T9G
Commercial, APN 2861-061-023
Tl TIO --
Commercial, Avenue Stanford in the Valencia Industrial Park
T10A
Tract 52673, Residential, Legacy at Copper Hill and Rye
Canyon
TIOB
Residential, APN 2866-018-129
TIOC
Commercial, 25115 Avenue Stanford
T10D
Commercial, Centerpoint Val Ind Center
TIOE
Industrial, Discovery Gateway Spectrum I, LLC
T10F
Industrial, Parkway Oldsmobile, Cadillac, GMC
TIOG
25145 Anza, Industrial, American Honda
T1 T17 --
Residential, Rainbow Glen Drive and Sierra Highway
(Rainbow Glen)
T1 T23 --
Residential, Seco Canyon Road and Copper Hill Road
(Mountain View)
Tl T23A --
Residential, Seco Canyon Road and Copper Hill (Mountain
View Condos)
Tl T23B --
Residential, Seco Canyon Road and Copper Hill Road (Seco
Villas)
Tl T29 --
Residential, Rainbow Glen Drive and Soledad Canyon
(American Beauty)
T1 T30 --
Re-formed as Annexation T1
Tl T31 --
Residential, Shangri-La Drive and Soledad Canyon Road
(Shangri-La), plus Commercial, Soledad Canyon Branch
Library
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Zone
Annex.
Description
Tl
T42A
--
Residential, San Fernando Road and Circle J Ranch Road
(Circle J Ranch)
Tl
T42B
--
Residential, San Fernando Road and Circle J Ranch Road
(Circle J Ranch)
T1
T42C
--
Residential, San Fernando Road and Via Princessa (Circle J
Ranch)
Tl
T46
--
Residential, McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road
(Northbridge)
A2
1
Commercial, 17873 Sierra Highway
A2
--
2
Commercial, APN 2833-032-043, Carl Court
A2
--
3
Residential, 27740 Bouquet, WK Sonrissa
A2
--
4
Commercial, Blessed Kateri Church
A2
--
5
Residential, Parcel Map 26684 Lots 14
A2
--
6
Residential, Tract 52355
A2
--
7
Residential, Thompson Ranch/Stetson Ranch Project
T1A
--
--
Designation for Ad Valorem Zones T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5
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PART B
ESTIMATE OF COST
The estimated costs for the operation, maintenance and servicing of the facilities are shown below
Fiscal Year 2007-08. 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 estimated costs of the improvements for the Districts 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.
F
Zone
Description
Fiscal Year
2007-08
1
Golden Valley
$223,084
2
Price Costco
$68,255
3
Sierra Heights
$78,372
4
Albertsons
$4,741
5
Sunset Hills
$168,994
6
Canyon Crest
$163,811
7
Creekside
$180,250
8
Tract 52354 - Jenna Group
$10,095
12
PM 20838 Soledad Canyon Rd. - Inactive
$0
15
River Village
$114,319
16
Valencia Industrial Center
$112,319
17
San Fernando Road Medians
$190,887
T1
Citywide Area District T1
$1,273,969
T2
Old Orchard
$189,838
T3
Valencia Hills
$165,119
T4
Meadows
$169,017
T5
Glen
$156,597
T6
South Valley
$135,341
T7
Central & North Valley
$383,609
T8
Summit
$950,021
T9
Corp. Center
$38,343
T10
Avenue Stanford
$24,697
T17
Rainbow Glen
$58,130
T23
Mountain View - 1481
$759,809
T23A
Mountain View Condos
$260,594
T23B
Seco Villas
$99,178
T29
American Beauty
$88,873
T31
Shan ri-la
$215,742
T42A
Circle J
$460,202
T42B
Circle J
$87,910
T42C
Circle J - Beazer
$56,598
T46
Northbridge
$1,670,195
T52
Stonecrest Lower
$363,108
A2
Area wide District A2
Total
$8,942,017
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PART C
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 Maintenance Districts by cities for the purpose of providing certain
17, public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of street lights,
traffic signals and landscaping facilities.
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 a 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."
In addition, Proposition 218 requires that a parcel's assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of
t, 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 installation, maintenance and
servicing of landscaping improvements, as previously defined herein in Part A of this Report.
SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Proper maintenance of the landscaping and hardscaping within the public right-of-way and easements
provides special benefit to adjacent properties by providing community character and vitality. Trees,
landscaping, hardscaping and appurtenant facilities, if well maintained, provide beautification and
enhancement of the desirability of the surroundings; therefore, these improvements provide special
benefit to those developments that are directly adjacent to the landscape improvements and take their
main access off of these roadways.
Landscaping along the major thoroughfares of the City provides only incidental benefits to motorists
traveling to, from or through the City. The portion of the total landscape maintenance costs which are
associated with general benefits will not be assessed to the parcels in the Districts, but will be paid from
other City funds.
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The following table lists the various Zones and Annexations within the Districts, their land use and
assessment type, and the number of assessable parcels, units, acreage or EDU's.
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There are various apportionment methodologies used in the Districts. A "Method Code" in the table
below identifies the specific methodology used for each District, Zone and Annexation. These
"Method Codes" are explained after the table.
'
1
1
1
2A
3
4
Pets / Units /
Method Code
Res
Comm
Comm
Comm
Comm
Comm
Comm
Comm
Res
Res
Comm
EDU
Acreage
Acreage
Parcel
Acreage
Parcel
Parcel
Acreage
Parcel
Parcel
Acreage
Asmt
Acreage /
(descriptions
District Zone Annex.
Land Use
Type
EDU's
follow this table)
1 1 —
inactive Res
Parcel
0
1
1B
Comm
Acreage
177.35
2
1C
Res
Parcel
148
I
1D
Res
Parcel
530
1
IE
Res/Comm
EDU
30
3
1F
Res
EDU
111
3
'
1
1
1
2A
3
4
1G
—
2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
2G
—
3A
Res
Comm
Comm
Comm
Comm
Comm
Comm
Comm
Res
Res
Comm
EDU
Acreage
Acreage
Parcel
Acreage
Parcel
Parcel
Acreage
Parcel
Parcel
Acreage
164.640
14.57
2
3
1
1
1
7.18
76
177
9.88
5
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
5
=
Res
Parcel
161
1
5A
Res
Parcel
14
1
1
6
—
Res
Parcel
281
1
t.
1
7
—
Res
EDU
1061.30
6
1
8
—
Res
Parcel
39
1
�"
1
12
—
inactive
Comm
Parcel
0
1
C -
1
15
—
Res/Comm
EDU
1012.990
5
1
16
-
CommNac
EDU
4,136.110
5
1
17
—
Multiple
EDU
1,367.290
5
T1
—
—
Res/Comm
Unit
12,872
1
Tl Annex
Comm
Parcel
15
1
�w
T1A
Inactive
Res
Parcel
0
1
j
TIB
inactive
Res
Parcel
0
1
TIC
Res
Parcel
100
1
TID
Res
Parcel
863
1
T1DAnnex
Comm
Parcel
3
1
TIE
inactive
Res/Comm
Parcel
0
1
�TIF
Res
Parcel
55
1
p.
TIG
Comm
Parcel
129
1
'
T1H
Comm
Parcel
4
1
T1I
Comm/Ind
Parcel
4
1
T1J
Res/Comm
EDU
533
4
T1K
Comm
Parcel
5
1
TIL
Res
EDU
224
4
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Parcel
602
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T8
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Parcel
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T9
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Comm
Parcel
30
1
Pcls /Units /
Method Code
r�
Comm
Parcel
Asmt
Acreage!
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C
District Zone Annex.
Land Use
Type
EDU's
follow this table)
Tl -- TIM
Comm
Parcel
4
1
3
(cont.) TIN
Res
EDU
761
4
1
TIO
Comm
EDU
8
4
1
1
3
TIP
Comm
EDU
24
4
TIQ
Res
Parcel
9
1
g
T1R
Comm
EDU
1
4
TIS
Comm
Parcel
1
1
TIT
Comm
Acreage
153.5
2
TIU
Res
EDU
21
4
T1V
Comm
Parcel
11
1
,.,
T1W
Res
EDU
21.33
4
I r
T1X
Res
EDU
2
4
TIY
Res
EDU
831
4
T1Z
T1-27
Res/Cnmm
Comm
EDU
EDU
346
10
3
4
T1-28
Comm
EDU
5
1
T1-29
Comm
EDU
0
T1-30
Comm
EDU
3
3
Ti -31
Comm
EDU
5
3
TI -32
Res
EDU
3
3
TI -33
Comm
Parcel
1
3
T1-34
Comm/Vac
EDU
6,367.030
5
Tl T2 -
Res
Parcel
1,028
1
Tl T3 --
Res
Parcel
462
1
s >
Tl T4
Res
Parcel
671
1
Tl T5 --
Res
Parcel
741
1
TI
T6
—
Res
Parcel
602
1
Tl
T7
—
Res
Parcel
1,815
1
Ti
T8
—
Res
Parcel
2,143
1
Tl
T9
—
Comm
Parcel
30
1
1
1
T9A
Comm
Parcel
3
3
1
'
T913
Comm
Parcel
4
3
T10E
T9C
Comm
Parcel
1
3
T10F
Ind
T9D _
Comm
Parcel
1
3 -
Ind
EDU
T9E
Comm
Parcel
1
3
r
T9F_
Comm
Parcel
1
3
'
T9G
Comm
Parcel
1
3
Tl T10 —
Comm
Parcel
46
1
T10A
Res
Parcel
4
1
T10B
Res
Parcel
1
1
T10C
Res
Parcel
1
1
'
T10D
Res
Parcel
1
1
T10E
Ind
EDU
1
3
T10F
Ind
EDU
1
3
T10G
Ind
EDU
2
3
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Zone
Annex.
Land Use
Asmt
Type
Pels / Units !
Acreage!
EDU's
Method Code
(descriptions
follow this table)
Tl
T17
—
Res
Parcel
74
1
TI
T23
—
Res
Parcel
1,490
1
Tl
T23A
—
Res
Parcel
383
1
TI
T23B
—
Res
Parcel
156
1
Tl
T29
—
Res
Parcel
221
1
Tl
T31
—
Res/Comm
Parcel
183
1
Tl
T42A
—
Res
Parcel
625
I
Tl
T42B
—
Res
Parcel
86
1
TI
T42C
--
Res
Parcel
95
1
Tl
T46
—
Res
Parcel
2,295
1
A2
—
1
Comm
EDU
5
3
A2
—
2
Comm
EDU
10
3
A2
—
3
Res
EDU
35
3
A2
—
4
Comm
EDU
5
3
A2
--
5
Res
EDU
4
3
A2
—
6
Res
EDU
63
3
A2
--
7
Res
EDU
192
3
Note: The number of parcels, units, acres and EDU's shown in the table above reflect the current information for the
C. Districts. 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 Definitions:
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 on an acreage basis where all
parcels are assessed based on the parcel's percentage of the total number of acres in the
annexation or zone.
Method 3 — The assessment is apportioned to the benefiting properties based on Equivalent
Dwelling Units (EDU's) such that a Single Family Detached Residence (SFR) is equal to i EDU
and all other properties are converted to EDU's based on their relative benefit as compared to an
SFR as follows:
Single Family Residential
Multi Family Residential Condos
Multi Family Residential Apartments
Commercial Industrial
1 single family dwelling unit
1 single family dwelling unit
I apartment unit
1 commercial/industrial parcel
=1 EDU
=1EDU
= 1 EDU
= 5 EDU
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Method 4 — The assessment is apportioned to the benefiting properties based on Equivalent
Dwelling Units (EDU's) such that a Single Family Detached Residence (SFR) is equal to I EDU
and all other properties are converted to EDU's based on their relative benefit as compared to an
SFR as follows:
Single Family Residential 1 single family dwelling unit =1 EDU
Multi Family Residential Condos 1 condo family dwelling unit =1 EDU
2 single family dwelling unit
r:
Multi Family Residential Apartments 1 apartment unit = 0.8 EDU
Commercial Industrial 1 commerciaUindustrial parcel = 3-5 EDU
Method 5 — The assessment is apportioned to the benefiting properties based on Equivalent
Dwelling Units (EDU's) such that a Single Family Detached Residence (SFR) is equal to 1 EDU
W and all other properties are converted to EDU's based on their relative benefit as compared to an
SFR as follows:
Developed Non -Residential 1 acre x 6 = 6.00 EDU /acre
Vacant / Park / School 1 acre x 1.5 = 1.50 EDU /acre
Method 6 — The assessment is apportioned to the benefiting properties based on Equivalent
Dwelling Units (EDU's) such that a Single Family Detached Residence (SFR) is equal to 1 EDU
and all other properties are converted to EDU's based on their relative benefit as compared to an
SFR as follows:
Single Family Residential
Condominiums
t.: Multi Family Residential Apartments
F,
1 single family dwelling unit = 1 EDU
I single family dwelling unit = 0.8 EDU
1 apartment unit = 0.5 EDU
ASSESSMENT APPORTIONMENT AND RATES
The table below provides the assessment apportionment and shows the estimated maximum annual
assessment rate for each Zone and Annexation for FY 2007-08.
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EDU
Land Use
Unit
a Factor
Rate
Residential
Single family home
1 dwelling
x 1 =
1.00 EDU / dwelling
Single family vacant (subdivided)
I parcel
x 0.25 =
0.25 EDU /parcel
Multi -Family (incl. Condo)
1 dwelling
x 0.8 =
0.80 EDU /dwelling
Mobile Home Parks
1 space
x 0.5 =
0.50 EDU / space
Developed Non -Residential 1 acre x 6 = 6.00 EDU /acre
Vacant / Park / School 1 acre x 1.5 = 1.50 EDU /acre
Method 6 — The assessment is apportioned to the benefiting properties based on Equivalent
Dwelling Units (EDU's) such that a Single Family Detached Residence (SFR) is equal to 1 EDU
and all other properties are converted to EDU's based on their relative benefit as compared to an
SFR as follows:
Single Family Residential
Condominiums
t.: Multi Family Residential Apartments
F,
1 single family dwelling unit = 1 EDU
I single family dwelling unit = 0.8 EDU
1 apartment unit = 0.5 EDU
ASSESSMENT APPORTIONMENT AND RATES
The table below provides the assessment apportionment and shows the estimated maximum annual
assessment rate for each Zone and Annexation for FY 2007-08.
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$5,480.66
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$17,017.45
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$2,439.95
$2,525.35
$2,525.35
$2,525.35
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2E
Parcel
1
$426.22
$441.14
$441.14
$441.14
2F
Parcel
1
Notes
$2,530.11
Pcls / Unit /
FY 06-07
FY 07-08
FY 07-08
FY 07-08 Total
2G
(see end
District Zone Annex. of table)
Asmt
Type
Acreage /
EDU's
Max.
Asmt Rate
Max.
Asmt Rate
Actual
Asmt Rate
Annual Levy
Amount
1 1 inactive
Parcel
0
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$581.31
1B
Acreage
177.35
$714.23
$739.23
$739.23
$131,102.09
Parcel
1C
Parcel
148
$666.14
$689.45
$689.45
$102,039.33
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Parcel
530
$258.96
$268.02
$134.01
$71,026.25
$444.59
IE
EDU
30
$3,302.24
$3,417.82
$1,708.91
$51,267.28
161
1F
EDU
111
$110.98
$114.86
$114.86
$12,749.94
t
1G
EDU
164.64
$56.45
$58.43
$58.43
$9,619.22
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Acreage
14.57
$1,943.08
$2,011.09
$2,011.09
$29,301.55
$575.78
2B
Acreage
2
$5,060.92
$5,238.05
$5,238.05
$10,476.10
2C
Parcel
3
$5,480.66
$5,672.48
$5,672.48
$17,017.45
21)
Acreage
1
$2,439.95
$2,525.35
$2,525.35
$2,525.35
err
2E
Parcel
1
$426.22
$441.14
$441.14
$441.14
2F
Parcel
1
$2,444.55
$2,530.11
$2,530.11
$2,530.11
2G
Acreage
7.18
$930.13
$962.68
$962.68
$6,912.08
1
3
-
Parcel
76
$561.65
$581.31
$581.31
$44,179.39
3A
Parcel
177
$218.99
$226.65
$226.65
$40,117.87
1
4
-
Acreage
9.88
$429.56
$444.59
$444.59
$4,392.59
1
5
-
Parcel
161
$1,028.93
$1,064.94
$1,064.94
$171,455.75
5A
Parcel
14
$693.51
$717.78
$717.78
$10,048.96
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1
6
-
Parcel
281
$556.31
$575.78
$575.78
$161,794.42
1
7
-
EDU
1061.30
$220.81
$228.54
$228.54
$242,547.75
1
8
-
Parcel
39
$258.20
$267.24
$267.24
$10,422.24
1
12
-
inactive
Parcel
0
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
1
15
-
EDU
1,012.990
$467.00
$483.35
$241.67
$244,811.83
C�
1
16
-
EDU
4,136.110
$26.21
$27.13
$27.13
$112,201.70
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17
-
EDU
1,367.290
$69.08
$71.50
$71.50
$97,758.23
Tl
-
-
Unit
12,872
$59.32
$61.40
$61.40
$790,291.89
Tl Annex
(1)
Parcel
15
$56.45
$58.43
$58.43
$876.39
F
T1A
inactive
Parcel
0
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
TIB
inactive
Parcel
0
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
TIC
Parcel
100
$177.94
$184.17
$184.17
$18,416.79
_T1D
Parcel
863
$118.63
$122.78
$122.78
$105,960.91
T1DAnnex
(1)
Parcel
3
$112.88
$116.83
$116.83
$350.49
TIE
inactive
Parcel
0
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
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TIF
Parcel
55
$59.32
$61.40
$61.40
$3,376.79
TIG
Parcel
129
$59.32
$61.40
$61.40
$7,920.11
T1H
Parcel
4
$59.32
$61.40
$61.40
$245.58
T1I
Parcel
4
$59.32
$61.40
$61.40
$245.58
TIJ
(2)
EDU
533
$59.32
$61.40
$61.40
$32,724.17
T1K
Parcel
5
$59.32
$61.40
$61.40
$306.98
TIL
EDU
224
$59.32
$61.40
$61.40
$13,752.75
TIM
Parcel
4
$1,929.87
$1,997.42
$1,997.42
$7,989.66
TIN
EDU
761
$59.32
$61.40
$61.40
$46,722.51
Po„
TIO
EDU
8
$59.32
$61.40
$61.40
$491.17
T1P
EDU
24
$59.32
$61.40
$61.40
$1,473.51
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Pcls / Unit /
FY 06-07
FY 07-08
FY 07-08
FY 07-08 Total
(see end
Asmt
Acreage /
Max.
Max.
Actual
Annual Levy
District
Zone
Annex.
of table)
Type
EDU's
Asmt Rate
Asmt Rate
Asmt Rate
Amount
TI
T1Q
Parcel
9
$313.41
$324.38
$324.38
$2,919.41
(cont.)
T1R
EDU
1
_$59.31
$61.39
$61.39
$61.39
_TIS
Parcel
1
$313.40
$324.37
$324.37
$324.37
TIT
EDU
153.5
$59.28
$61.35
$61.35
$9,417.96
T1U
EDU
21
$59.32
$61.40
$61.40
$1,289.32
TIV
Parcel
11
$498.42
$515.86
$515.86
$5,674.51
TiW
EDU
21.33
$59.32
$61.40
$61.40
$1,309.58
T1X
EDU
2
$59.31
$61.39
$61.39
$122.77
T1Y
EDU
831
$39.08
$40.45
$40.45
$33,612.12
T1Z
EDU
346
$59.32
$61.40
$19.63
$6,791.65
T1-27
EDU
10
$59.32
$61.40
$61.40
$613.96
T1-28
EDU
5
$3,013.63
$3,119.11
$3,119.11
$15,595.54
T1-29
EDU
0
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
T1-30
EDU
3
$58.51
$60.56
$60.56
$181.67
T1-31
EDU
5
$6,920.83
$7,163.06
$7,163.06
$35,815.30
T1-32
(3)
EDU
3
$4.26
$4.41
$4.41
$158.73
T1-33
(3)
Parcel
1
$4.70
$4.86
$4.86
$58.37
T1-34
EDU
6,367.03
$46.74
$48.38
$48.38
$308,010.81
Tl
T2
-
Parcel
1,028
$170.49
$176.46
$176.46
$181,397.95
Tl
T3
-
Parcel
462
$338.47
$350.32
$350.32
$161,846.20
Tl
T4
-
Parcel
671
$180.53
$186.85
$186.85
$125,375.38
Tl
T5
-
Parcel
741
$181.77
$188.13
$188.13
$139,405.77
Tl
T6
-
Parcel
602
$202.81
$209.91
$209.91
$126,364.83
Tl
T7
-
Parcel
1,815
$235.97
$244.23
$244.23
$443,275.54
TI
T8
-
Parcel
2,143
$438.77
$454.13
$454.13
$973,194.05
Tl
T9
--
Parcel
30
$1,153.28
$1,193.64
$1,193.64
$35,809.34
T9A
(3)
Parcel
3
$83.00
$85.91
$85.91
$3,092.58
T9B
(3)
Parcel
4
$83.00
$85.91
$85.91
$4,123.44
T9C
(3)
Parcel
1
$83.00
$85.91
$85.91
$1,030.86
T913
(3)
Parcel
1
$83.00
$85.91
$85.91
$1,030.86
T9E
(3)
Parcel
1
$83.00
$85.91
$85.91
$1,030.86
T9F
(3)
Parcel
1
$83.00
$85.91
$85.91
$1,030.86
T9G
(3)
Parcel
1
$91.44
$94.64
$94.64
$1,135.68
Tl
T10
-
Parcel
46
$765.12
$791.90
$791.90
$36,427.36
T10A
Parcel
4
$765.12
$791.90
$791.90
$3,167.60
T10B
Parcel
1
$765.12
$791.90
$791.90
$791.90
T10C
Parcel
1
$765.12
$791.90
$791.90
$791.90
T10D
Parcel
1
$765.12
$791.90
$791.90
$791.90
_T10E
EDU
1
$754.82
$781.24
$781.24
$781.24
T10F
EDU
1
$754.82
$781.24
$781.24
$781.24
T10G
EDU
2
$754.82
$781.24
$781.24
$1,562.48
Tl
T17
-
Parcel
74
$434.98
$450.20
$450.20
$33,315.12
Tl
T23
-
(4)
Parcel
951
$584.16
$604.61
$604.61
$574,979.93
T23-1
-
Parcel
383
$338.47
$350.32
$350.32
$134,171.20
T23-2
Parcel
156
$338.47
$350.32
$350.32
$54,649.37
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District
Zone
Notes
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Annex. of table)
Asmt
Type
Pcls / Unit /
Acreage /
EDU's
FY 06-07
Max.
Asmt Rate
FY 07-08
Max.
Asmt Rate
FY 07-08
Actual
Asmt Rate
FY 07-08 Total
Annual Levy
Amount
Tl
123A
-
Parcel
383
$683.20
$707.11
$707.11
$270,823.90
Tl
T23B
-
Parcel
156
$576.64
$596.82
$596.82
$93,104.29
Tl
T29
-
Parcel
221
$310.88
$321.76
$321.76
$71,10914
T1
_T31
T31-1
- (5)
-
Parcel
Parcel
(See T31-1 & -2)
182 $958.63
$992.18
$992.18
$180,577.13
T31-2
-
Parcel
1
$6,137.73
$6,352.55
$6,352.55
$6,352.55
TI
T42A
-
Parcel
625
$682.05
$705.92
$705.92
$441,20109
Tl
T42B
- (6)
Parcel
(See T4213-1, -2 & -3)
T42B-1
-
Parcel
40
$693.16
$717.42
$717.42
$28,696.82
T42B-2
-
Parcel
31
$1,474.79
$1,526.41
$1,526.41
$47,318.64
T4213-3
--
Parcel
15
$118.65
$122.80
$122.80
$1,842.04
Tl
T42C
--
Parcel
95
$635.47
$657.71
$657.71
$62,482.59
Tl
T46
-
Parcel
2,295
$706.20
$730.92
$730.92
$1,677,454.52
A2
-
I
EDU
5
$60.85
$62.98
$62.98
$314.90
A2
--
2
EDU
10
$60.85
$62.98
$62.98
$629.80
A2
-
3
EDU
35
$58.51
$60.56
$60.56
$2,119.52
A2
-
4
EDU
5
$58.51
$60.56
$60.56
$302.79
A2
-
5
EDU
4
$58.51
$60.56
$60.56
$242.23
A2 - 6 EDU 63 $58.51 $60.56 $60.56 $3,815.14
A2 - 7 (3) EDU 192 $4.64 $4.80 $4.80 $11.064.73
(1) Annexations have slightly lower rate than District or Zone being annexed into
(2) Annexation T1J - Has 250 MF units @ 0.8 EDU per unit, 330 SF units @ 1.0 EDU per unit and 1 Comm unit @ 3.0 EDU
(3) The assessment rate for this Zone or Annexation is a per -month rate
(4) Zone T23 - Consists of 1,490 residential parcels: Zone T23 has 951 SF units; Zone T23-1 has 383 condo units; Zone T23-2 has
156 condo units
(5) Zone T31 - Consists of 182 residential parcels and one commercial parcel
(6) Zone T42B - Is comprised of three separate Areas. Area 1 (T4213-1) assessed 40 parcels, Area 2 (T4213-2) assessed 31 parcels,
and Area 3 (T42B-3) assessed 15 parcels
All Districts, Zones and Annexations have been balloted and at the time of approval, voted for an
allowable inflation factor. The annual inflation factor this Fiscal Year 2007-08, as calculated from
February 2006 to February 2007, is 3.5% based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban
Consumers, for the Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange County 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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PART D
ASSESSMENT ROLL
The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2007-08 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.
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ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
The following page shows an overview of the Landscape Maintenance District Boundary Map.
Detailed District boundary diagrams will be available for inspection at the office of the City clerk
j during normal business hours and, by reference, are made part of this report.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Certificates.................................................................................................................... 2
Report........................................................................................................................... 3
Part A - Plans and Specifications............................................................................ 4
PartB - Estimate of Cost........................................................................................ 5
Part C - Method of Apportionment of Assessment ................................................. 6
PartD - Assessment Roll........................................................................................ 8
Part E - Assessment Diagram................................................................................. 9
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
(GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH)
ENGINEER'S REPORT
CERTIFICATES
The undersigned acting on behalf of Harris & Associates, respectfully submits the enclosed
Engineer's Report as directed by City Council pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 of Article
XIIID of the California Constitution, and provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,
Section 22500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code. The undersigned certifies that
she is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
Dated: June 20, 2007
Joan . Cox
R.C.E. No. 41965
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, toe r with Assessment Roll and
Assessment Diagram thereto atta�AgAjjhy,�sfiled with me on the tl ay of 2007.
"101 Co
Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk
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vim. City of Santa Clarita
DEC. 15, oa Los Angeles County, California
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By
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 R4 �4day of , 2007.
Na,COGN''1*
Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk
y�P�rogq�S City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County, California
DEC. 15, '' a
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ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT
TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
SECTION 22500 THROUGH 22679
OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE,
ARTICLE XIIID OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, AND
THE PROPOSITION 218 OMNIBUS IMPLEMENTATION ACT
(GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53750 ET SEQ.)
Pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, Article
XIIID of the California Constitution, the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act and in
accordance with the Resolution of Initiation, adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita, State of California, in connection with the proceedings for:
OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
(GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH)
hereinafter referred to as the "Maintenance District" or "District", I, Joan E. Cox, P.E., the
authorized representative of Harris & Associates, the duly appointed ASSESSMENT ENGINEER,
submit herewith the "Report" consisting of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A — PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Contains a description of the improvements that are to be maintained or serviced by the District.
PART B — ESTIMATE OF COST
Identifies the estimated cost of the services or maintenance to be provided by the District, including
incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith.
PART C —METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Describes the basis on which the costs have been apportioned to each parcel of land within the
Maintenance District, in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and parcels.
( PART D — ASSESSMENT ROLL
Identifies the maximum assessment to be levied on each benefited lot or parcel of land within the
Maintenance District.
PART E — ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
l7 Contains a Diagram of the Maintenance District Boundaries showing the exterior boundaries of the
I Maintenance District, the boundaries of any zones within the Maintenance District and the lines and
dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the Maintenance District.
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PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The existing improvements, which have been constructed within the City of Santa Clarita, and those
additional improvements that may be subsequently constructed, and that are proposed to be serviced
and maintained as generally described as follows:
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 maintenance 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
1 . improvements to remove or cover graffiti; and trail maintenance.
rServicing means the administration of all aspects of the maintenance and servicing of the
!' improvements.
The plans and specifications for the improvements, showing the general nature, location and the
extent of the improvements, are on file in the office of the City Engineer and are by reference herein
made a part of this report.
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PART B
r ESTIMATE OF COST
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 2007-08.
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.
Maintenance & Servicing Costs
Natural Open Space & Trails $30,000
Administration Costs $6,629
$36,629
Operating and Capital Reserve $51,031
Prior Year (surplus) or deficit ($87,660)
Total To Assessment $0
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.
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PART C
i 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 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.
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
t" 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."
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.
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
ylocated in the district or to the public at large. General enhancement of property value does
not constitute `special benefit'."
Per the Judgement 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).
E! Without the open space areas, residential development would not be allowed to occur within the
boundaries of the Tentative Tract; therefore, all areas proposed to be developed for residential uses
receive special benefit from these open space areas and their maintenance. Non-residential properties
i~ are not subject to this condition and therefore do not receive special benefit from the improvements.
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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.
$0 / 142.05 acres= $0.00 /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.
Maximum
Maximum
Actual
Actual Total
Projected
Est. Projected Max.
FY 06-07 Asml
FY 07-08 Asmt
Res.
FY 07-08 Asmt
FY 07-08
Planned
FY 07-08 Asmt Rate
per Res. Acre
per Res. Acne
Acres
per Res. Acre
Assessment
Res. Units
Per Residential Unit
419.74 / acre
$434.43 / acre
129.89
$0.00 /acre
$0.00
404 SFR
$139.67 / SFR Unit
419.74 /acre
$434.43 /acre
12.16
$0.00 /acre
$0.00
95 CON
$55.61 /CON Unit
Cr i Increase = 3.50% 142.05
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), during the preceding year ending in
February, for All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles, Los Angeles and Orange County
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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PART D
ASSESSMENT ROLL
The Assessment Roll is a listing of the proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2007-08 apportioned to
each lot or parcel, as shown on the last equalized roll of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles.
The Assessment Roll is provided below and is incorporated herein.
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.
The proposed residential development areas are included within the following list of parcels that
make up Tentative Tract Map No. 52414 (Golden Valley Ranch).
Assessment Roll
FY 2007-08 Assessor's Parcel Apportioned
r Total Asmt Parcel No. Acres Asmt
1 $0 2841-017-032 241.83 $0.00
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2848-008-012
80.00
$0.00
2848-008-026
46.64
$0.00
2848-008-027
334.72
$0.00
2848-008-028
240.00
$0.00
2848-009-028
120.00
$0.00
2848-011-009 155.86 $0.00
1,219.05 $0.00
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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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