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STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File #360-20/360-30
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:March 1, 2016
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Authorization to Prepare Engineer’s Reports: Citywide Street Lighting
Maintenance Assessment District 83-1; Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance
Assessment District 83-2 (Stagecoach Road); Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance Assessment District 86-1 (Villages at Willow Creek); Landscaping
and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 97-1 (Santa Rita Area); Street
Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 99-1 (Dublin Ranch Area and Tracts
7067, 7586, 8024, 8073, 8074)
Prepared by Andrew Russell, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider authorizing the preparation of Engineer’s Reports for the Fiscal
Year 2016-2017 assessments for the City’s two street lighting maintenance assessment districts
and three landscaping and lighting maintenance assessment districts. Public hearings will be
held prior to the levy of assessments.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of preparing the Engineer's Reports is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 budget
and is paid by each respective assessment district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Resolutions
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the five Directing Preparation of the
Annual Engineer's Reports for: Citywide Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 83-1;
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 83-2 (Stagecoach Road);
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 86-1 (Villages at Willow Creek);
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 97-1 (Santa Rita Area); and Street
Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 99-1.
Submitted By Reviewed By
Public Works Director Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
The procedure for establishing annual maintenance assessments requires that the City Council
first authorize preparation of the Engineer’s Reports. The preliminary reports are then brought
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back to the City Council for approval later in the year, once the assessment district budgets
have been formulated. Following the City Council's approval of the preliminary reports, public
hearings will be scheduled as required.
The proposed resolutions (Attachments 1-5) authorize the City Engineer to begin preparation of
the required Engineer's Reports for the two street lighting maintenance assessment districts and
the three landscaping and lighting maintenance assessment districts described below for Fiscal
Year 2016-2017.
Citywide Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 83-1
This assessment district was established to replace the County Service Area, which had paid
maintenance and energy costs for public street lights within the City of Dublin. The boundary of
this assessment district encompasses the entire City, with the exception of the Dublin Ranch
area and Tracts 7067, 7586, 8024, 8073, 8074. The City Council approved formation of this
District on August 2, 1983, with the initial assessment in the 1984-1985 tax year.
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 83-2 (Stagecoach Road)
This assessment district provides the funds for the maintenance of certain landscape
improvements in the Dublin Hills Estates and Amador Lakes developments along Stagecoach
Road. The District's boundaries include all of Tract 4719. The City Council approved formation
of this District on January 23, 1984, with the initial assessment in the 1985-1986 tax year.
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 86-1 (Villages at Willow Creek)
This assessment district maintains roadside and median landscaping associated with the
Villages at Willow Creek development along Dougherty Road. The City Council approved
formation of this District on November 10, 1986, with the initial assessment in the 1987-1988 tax
year.
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 97-1 (Santa Rita Area)
This assessment district funds street landscape maintenance and utility costs for the Santa Rita
development area, which is bounded by Arnold Road, Gleason Drive, Tassajara Road, and
Interstate 580. The City Council approved formation of this District on July 23, 1996, with the
initial assessment in the 1997-1998 tax year.
Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 99-1
Assessment District 99-1 funds the electric energy, maintenance, and repair costs associated
with the street lighting that has been installed in the Dublin Ranch area and Tracts 7067, 7586,
8024, 8073, 8074. The City Council approved formation of this District on June 1, 1999, with the
initial assessment in the 1999-2000 tax year.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
Following the City Council's approval of the preliminary reports, a public hearing for each street
lighting maintenance assessment district and landscaping and lighting maintenance assessment
district will be scheduled as required. It is anticipated that the hearings will be held in May 2016.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports for
Citywide Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 83-1
2. Resolution Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports for
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 83-2
(Stagecoach Road)
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3. Resolution Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports for
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 86-1
(Villages at Willow Creek)
4. Resolution Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports for
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 97-1
(Santa Rita Area)
5. Resolution Directing Preparation of Annual Engineer’s Reports for
Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 99-1 (Dublin Ranch
area and Tracts 7067, 7586, 8024, 8073, 8074)
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RESOLUTION NO. XX - 16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
* * * * * * * * * * *
DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-1
WHEREAS,
on August 2, 1983, by its Resolution No. 38-83, this City Council ordered the
formation of and levied the first assessment within the City of Dublin Street Lighting
Maintenance Assessment District ("the District") pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping
and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing at Section 22500 of the California Streets and Highways
Code) (hereinafter, "the Act"); and
WHEREAS,
Section 22620 et seq of the Act provide for the levy of annual assessments
after formation of the District; and
WHEREAS,
within said District, the existing and proposed improvements, and any
substantial changes proposed to be made to the existing improvements, are generally described
as: energy and maintenance work for and to all street lights within the City Limits of the City of
Dublin, excepting the street lighting that is maintained through Street Light Maintenance
Assessment District 83-1;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Dublin City Council does hereby
designate the City Engineer as Engineer for purposes of preparing and filing with the Clerk a
written report in accordance with Section 22565 et seq of the Act; said Engineer is hereby
directed to apportion said assessments in accordance to the benefits received from said
improvements by the lots, pieces and parcels of land within the District, and said Engineer is
hereby directed to accomplish such preparation and filing forthwith.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED
this 1st day of March, 2016, by the following
vote:
AYES
:
NOES
:
ABSENT
:
ABSTAIN
:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST
:
_________________________________
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. XX - 16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
* * * * * * * * * * *
DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 83-2
(STAGECOACH ROAD AREA)
WHEREAS,
on January 23, 1984, by its Resolution No. 11-84, this City Council initiated
proceedings, and by Resolution No. 10-84, ordered the formation of City of Dublin Landscaping
and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 83-2, ("the District") pursuant to the
provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing at Section 22500 of the
California Streets and Highways Code) (hereinafter, "the Act"); and
WHEREAS,
Section 22620 et seq of the Act provide for the levy of annual assessments
after formation of the District; and
WHEREAS,
within said District, the existing and proposed improvements and any
substantial changes proposed to be made to the existing improvements are generally described
as: maintenance of landscaping and irrigation within road right-of-way and within a public
easement along Stagecoach Rd. from Amador Valley Blvd. to the City limits;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Dublin City Council does hereby
designate the City Engineer as Engineer for purposes of preparing and filing with the Clerk a
written report in accordance with Section 22565 et seq of the Act; said Engineer is hereby
directed to apportion said assessments in accordance to the benefits received from said
improvements by the lots, pieces and parcels of land within the District, and said Engineer is
hereby directed to accomplish such preparation and filing forthwith.
st
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED
this 1 day of March, 2016, by the following
vote:
AYES
:
NOES
:
ABSENT
:
ABSTAIN
:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST
:
_________________________________
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION NO. XX - 16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
* * * * * * * * * * *
DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 86-1
(VILLAGES AT WILLOW CREEK)
WHEREAS,
on November 10, 1986, by its Resolution No. 128-86, this City Council
initiated proceedings, and by Resolution No. 129-86, ordered the formation of City of Dublin
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 86-1 (Villages at Willow Creek)
("the District") pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972
(commencing at Section 22500 of the California Streets and Highways Code) (hereinafter, "the
Act"); and
WHEREAS,
Section 22620 et seq of the Act provide for the levy of annual assessments
after formation of the District; and
WHEREAS,
within said District, the existing and proposed improvements and any
substantial changes proposed to be made to the existing improvements are generally described
as: maintenance and servicing of landscape in the Villages at Willow Creek;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Dublin City Council does hereby
designate the City Engineer as Engineer for purposes of preparing and filing with the Clerk a
written report in accordance with Section 22565 et seq of the Act; said Engineer is hereby
directed to apportion said assessments in accordance to the benefits received from said
improvements by the lots, pieces and parcels of land within the District, and said Engineer is
hereby directed to accomplish such preparation and filing forthwith.
st
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED
this 1 day of March, 2016, by the following
vote:
AYES
:
NOES
:
ABSENT
:
ABSTAIN
:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST
:
_________________________________
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 3
RESOLUTION NO. XX - 16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
* * * * * * * * * * *
DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 97-1
(SANTA RITA AREA)
WHEREAS,
on July 23, 1996, by its Resolution No. 94-96, this City Council initiated
proceedings, and by Resolution No. 115-96, ordered the formation of City of Dublin
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 97-1 ("the District"), pursuant to
the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing at Section 22500 of
the California Streets and Highways Code) (hereinafter, "the Act"); and
WHEREAS,
Section 22620 et seq of the Act provide for the levy of annual assessments
after formation of the District; and
WHEREAS,
within said District, the existing and proposed improvements and any
substantial changes proposed to be made to the existing improvements are generally described
as: street landscape maintenance and utility costs for the Santa Rita development area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Dublin City Council does hereby
designate the City Engineer as Engineer for purposes of preparing and filing with the Clerk a
written report in accordance with Section 22565 et seq of the Act; said Engineer is hereby
directed to apportion said assessments in accordance to the benefits received from said
improvements by the lots, pieces and parcels of land within the District, and said Engineer is
hereby directed to accomplish such preparation and filing forthwith.
st
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED
this 1 day of March, 2016, by the following
vote:
AYES
:
NOES
:
ABSENT
:
ABSTAIN
:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST
:
_________________________________
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 4
RESOLUTION NO. XX - 15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
* * * * * * * * * * *
DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 99-1 (DUBLIN RANCH AREA
AND TRACTS 7067, 7856, 8024, 8073, 8074)
WHEREAS,
on March 16, 1999, by its Resolution No. 37-99, this City Council initiated
proceedings, and on June 1, 1999, by Resolution No. 153-99, ordered the formation of City of
Dublin Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1999-1, pursuant to the provisions
of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing at Section 22500 of the California
Streets and Highways Code) (hereinafter, "the Act"); and
WHEREAS,
Section 22620 et seq of the Act provide for the levy of annual assessments
after formation of the District; and
WHEREAS,
within said District, the existing and proposed improvements and any
substantial changes proposed to be made to the existing improvements are generally described
as: energy and maintenance work for and to all street lights and acquisition of street lights within
the District boundaries;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Dublin City Council does hereby
designate the City Engineer as Engineer for purposes of preparing and filing with the Clerk a
written report in accordance with Section 22565 et seq of the Act; said Engineer is hereby
directed to apportion said assessments in accordance to the benefits received from said
improvements by the lots, pieces and parcels of land within the District, and said Engineer is
hereby directed to accomplish such preparation and filing forthwith.
st
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED
this 1 day of March, 2016, by the following
vote:
AYES
:
NOES
:
ABSENT
:
ABSTAIN
:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST
:
_________________________________
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 5