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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR ASHTON AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY
FROM OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Y: EDWIN J. NORRIS, P.E., INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC ORK
DATE: MAY 22, 2018
SUBJECT LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT,
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Ci OF OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT,DISTRICT 121 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019; and
There are approximately 6,514 street lights which provide illumination for vehicular traffic and
pedestrian safety in the City. Of said total, 2,015 street lights are owned by the City, 57 are
owned by Caltrans, 33 are shared with other municipalities, and 4,409 are owned by Southern
California Edison Company (SCE). Similarly, the City has a total of 113 traffic signals, including
11 that are operated and maintained by Caltrans and 12 that are shared with adjoining
agencies. The City also has a total of 12 (six pair) flashing beacons and 24 solar -powered
vehicle speed feedback signs. The cost for maintaining and servicing the street lights, flashing
beacons, vehicle speed feedback signs, and traffic signals is paid from a combination of
assessments on individual parcels under Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District 121,
originally established by the City Council on July 18, 1978, as well as revenues from general
property taxes. These assessments appear on the County property tax bills.
Funding for on -street landscaping maintenance is also paid from direct assessments under the
same Act. This assessment provides funds for tree trimming, tree removals, and other
landscaping maintenance along the parkways and medians of public streets in the City of
Downey.
Lighting c Landscaping Assessment District
May 22, 2018
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Pursuant to the adoption of Resolution No. 18-7783 by the City Council on February 27,
2018, the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2018-19, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is
complete and ready to be forwarded to the City Council for consideration and approval.
The Engineer's Report contains the methodology used to determine the assessment
rates of the various zones within Lighting & Landscaping Assessment District 121 for
the subsequent fiscal year based on the total number of dwelling units (for residential
uses), the total square footage (for non-residential uses) and the total projected
expenditures within each zone.
A total of 79 residential dwelling units will be added to Zone l and five commercial parcels
consisting of a total of 38,730 in additional retail space will be added to Zone II of the district
during this fiscal year. Of the 79 new residential multi -family dwelling units, 16 units are located
at 8139 Fourth Street, 39 units are located at 7940 Telegraph Road and 24 units are located at
9553 Firestone Boulevard. The five additional commercial parcels are located at 14434
Downey Avenue (10,210 SF), 14424 Downey Avenue (8,300 SF), 8307 Iowa Street (7,900 SF),
11022 Downey Avenue (10,420 SF) and 11100 Downey Avenue (1,900 SF). A list of the 79
residential properties and five commercial properties to be added to the district is included in
Appendix "C" of the attached Engineer's Report.
For purposes of calculating the assessments, the District is divided into seven zones. A
summary of the zones, including the maximum assessment rate for individual residential parcels
and commercial areas, is provided in Table 1.
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Zone Description
Lights
Funding
Maximum
Sources
Assessment
Lighting of public roadways
General
$21.41/du (1-20 units)
I adjacent to residential properties,
4,139
Property
$10.70/du (21-60)
but not including motels and
Tax; Direct
$5.35/du (61-109)
hotels.
Assessment
$2.68/du (110-460)
Lighting of public roadways
General
$114.90/10 ksf
H. adjacent to commercial and
1,734
Property
(1-200 ksf)
industrial properties.
Tax; Direct
$38.30/10 ksf
Assessment
(200 ksf+)
489 Safety
Residential:
Lighting of public roadways at
Lights
113 Traffic
Direct
$18 .80/du (1-4 units)
Ill, intersections, including traffic
Signals
Assessment
$11.28/du (5+)
signals, throughout the City.
12 Beacons
Commercial/Industrial:
24 VSF si ns
$37.35/10 ksf
For installation of new lighting in
General
Property
IV; Zones I and II as requested by
N/A
Tax; Direct
Varies by Location
petition.
Assessment
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Lighting & Landscaping Assessment District 121
May 22, 2018
Energy costs area combination of SCE charges. SCE utilizes an "LS" rate schedule for street
lights, with rates for SCE -owned lighting (LS -1) higher than for City -owned equipment (LS -2 &
LS -3). The SCE "OL -1" rate is for non -highway area lighting, whereas the "TC -1" rate schedule
applies to traffic control signals and corresponding intersection lighting. -A conservative
estimated 5% increase in energy rates was assumed for calendar year (CY) 2018 and are
summarized below in Table 2 along with the actual rates during CY 2017.
General
CY 2018
V Lighting of public roadways next to 99
Property
$21.28/10 ksf
Regional Shopping Center
Tax; Direct
Street Lights (LS -1, LS -2, and
Assessment
Lighting of public roadways next to
General
8.3
commercial properties on north
Property
6.8
side of Firestone BI. from Old
Tax; Direct
Traffic Signals (TC -1)
VI, River School Rd to the West City 53
Assessment
$45.47/10 ksf
Limit, and on south side of
Firestone BI. from 250 feet west of
Arnett St. to the West _Cit Limit.
Direct
Residential
Landscaped maintenance along
Assessment
$7.32/du (1-4"units)
L, public streets and right-of-way. N/A
$4.40/du (5+)
Commercial/Industrial:
$14.10/10 ksf
ksf = T, 000 square feet; du =dwelling unit, N/A = Not A
plicable
ELECTRICITY RATES:
Energy costs area combination of SCE charges. SCE utilizes an "LS" rate schedule for street
lights, with rates for SCE -owned lighting (LS -1) higher than for City -owned equipment (LS -2 &
LS -3). The SCE "OL -1" rate is for non -highway area lighting, whereas the "TC -1" rate schedule
applies to traffic control signals and corresponding intersection lighting. -A conservative
estimated 5% increase in energy rates was assumed for calendar year (CY) 2018 and are
summarized below in Table 2 along with the actual rates during CY 2017.
As indicated in Table 3, the estimated cost for operating, maintaining and upgrading the street
lighting and landscaping in all seven zones for FY 2018-2019 is $1,962,339, a $8,705 increase
over the FY 2017-2018 adopted budget amount of $1,953,634. Current and anticipated SCE
energy rates are incorporated into the FY 2018-2019 cost estimates for all zones. Table 3 also
provides historical expenses by zone. In Zone I, costs are expected to increase by $72,846 in
FY 2018-19 compared to the current fiscal year due to a proposed street lighting project
adjacent to the 1-5 Freeway near Florence Avenue. However, a positive balance in this zone by
June 30, 2019 can be sustained without the need fora rate increase in this zone. Despite an
estimated cost decrease in Zone III, a negative balance in this zone by June 30, 2018 remains.
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CY 2017
CY 2018
% Increase
Actual
Estimated
Street Lights (LS -1, LS -2, and
OL -1
7.9
8.3
5
Street Lights (LS -3)
6.8
7.1
5
Traffic Signals (TC -1)
14.0
14.7
5
As indicated in Table 3, the estimated cost for operating, maintaining and upgrading the street
lighting and landscaping in all seven zones for FY 2018-2019 is $1,962,339, a $8,705 increase
over the FY 2017-2018 adopted budget amount of $1,953,634. Current and anticipated SCE
energy rates are incorporated into the FY 2018-2019 cost estimates for all zones. Table 3 also
provides historical expenses by zone. In Zone I, costs are expected to increase by $72,846 in
FY 2018-19 compared to the current fiscal year due to a proposed street lighting project
adjacent to the 1-5 Freeway near Florence Avenue. However, a positive balance in this zone by
June 30, 2019 can be sustained without the need fora rate increase in this zone. Despite an
estimated cost decrease in Zone III, a negative balance in this zone by June 30, 2018 remains.
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Lighting & Landscaping Assessment District 121
May 22, 2018
The assessment rates can be adjusted up or down on an annual basis as long as the rates do
not exceed the maximum established rates. The adjustments are made to ensure adequate
funding to cover anticipated costs.
Since FY 2010-2011, a number of assessment rate increases and decreases have been made.
A history of the rates since FY 2010-2011, as well as the proposed rates and the full
assessments for the seven zones are presented in Table 4 on page 6 of this report.
Overall, costs to operate, maintain and upgrade the District are expected to increase in FY
2017-2018. With a lack of revenue growth from additional sources (general property taxes and
interest income) and additional properties joining the District in Zones I and II only, there are still
inadequate fund reserves as indicated for Zones II, III, VI and L (see Table 5 on page 7), thus
necessitating the maximum assessment rate levels for these zones (see Table 4).
The number of residential properties contributing to Zone I has increased by three parcels
during the current FY 2017-2018, which include a total of 79 multi -family dwelling units located
at 8139 Fourth Street (16 units), 7940 Telegraph Road (39 units) and 9553 Firestone Boulevard
(24 units). General property taxes allocated to this zone result in a projected positive fund
balance through the end of FY 2018-2019. As previously indicated, the city is proposing a
capital improvement project involving the installation of pedestrian safety lighting along a
recently -constructed sidewalk adjacent to the 1-5 Freeway between Fairford Avenue and Cecilia
Street. Even with the estimated cost of the aforementioned lighting project deducted from the
Zone I balance, the City will not collect any assessment revenue from property owners located
in Zone I due to the relatively high current balance within this zone.
The number of commercial properties contributing to Zone II has increased by five parcels
during the current FY 2017-2018 involving a total of 38,730 additional square feet of retail space
located at 14434 Downey Avenue (10,210 SF), 14424 Downey Avenue (8,300 SF), 8307 Iowa
Street (7,900 SF), 11022 Downey Avenue (10,420 SF) and 11100 Downey Avenue (1,900 SF).
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FY 2018-19
FY 2017-18
FY 2016-17
FY 2015-16
FY 2014-15
Proposed
Adopted
Actual
Actual
Actual
Bud et
Bud et
Zone I
$467,600
$394,754
$316,684
$354,406
$347,874
Zone II
$249,680
$285,053
$214,773
$316,606
$215,935
Zone III
1 $647,339
$676,287
$844,001
$766,569
$729,340
Zone IV
$75
$75
$75
$75
$714
Zone V
$2,575
$2,575
$2,513
$12,1251
$3,093
Zone VI
$6,425
$6,425
$5,901
$6,115
$7,752
Zone L
$588,465
$588,465
$537,,195
$559,263
$385,708
Total
$1,962,339
$1,953,634 `
$1,921-,142
$2 015,159
$1,690,416
ASSESSMENT RATES:
The assessment rates can be adjusted up or down on an annual basis as long as the rates do
not exceed the maximum established rates. The adjustments are made to ensure adequate
funding to cover anticipated costs.
Since FY 2010-2011, a number of assessment rate increases and decreases have been made.
A history of the rates since FY 2010-2011, as well as the proposed rates and the full
assessments for the seven zones are presented in Table 4 on page 6 of this report.
Overall, costs to operate, maintain and upgrade the District are expected to increase in FY
2017-2018. With a lack of revenue growth from additional sources (general property taxes and
interest income) and additional properties joining the District in Zones I and II only, there are still
inadequate fund reserves as indicated for Zones II, III, VI and L (see Table 5 on page 7), thus
necessitating the maximum assessment rate levels for these zones (see Table 4).
The number of residential properties contributing to Zone I has increased by three parcels
during the current FY 2017-2018, which include a total of 79 multi -family dwelling units located
at 8139 Fourth Street (16 units), 7940 Telegraph Road (39 units) and 9553 Firestone Boulevard
(24 units). General property taxes allocated to this zone result in a projected positive fund
balance through the end of FY 2018-2019. As previously indicated, the city is proposing a
capital improvement project involving the installation of pedestrian safety lighting along a
recently -constructed sidewalk adjacent to the 1-5 Freeway between Fairford Avenue and Cecilia
Street. Even with the estimated cost of the aforementioned lighting project deducted from the
Zone I balance, the City will not collect any assessment revenue from property owners located
in Zone I due to the relatively high current balance within this zone.
The number of commercial properties contributing to Zone II has increased by five parcels
during the current FY 2017-2018 involving a total of 38,730 additional square feet of retail space
located at 14434 Downey Avenue (10,210 SF), 14424 Downey Avenue (8,300 SF), 8307 Iowa
Street (7,900 SF), 11022 Downey Avenue (10,420 SF) and 11100 Downey Avenue (1,900 SF).
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Lighting & Landscaping _ District
May 22, 2018
As of June 30, 2018, a negative balance of $250,251 in Zone II is anticipated (see Table 5). At
this time, all commercial properties in Zone II are charged the maximum set rates. In addition,
the estimated FY 2018-2019 costs for street lighting maintenance and operations will leave this
zone with an estimated negative balance of $41,891 through the end of FY 2018-2019,
therefore necessitating the maximum rate in order to minimize the negative fund balance in this
zone through the end of FY 2017-2018 to the extent possible.
In Zone III, increasing traffic signal, flashing beacon and vehicle speed feedback sign
maintenance costs have resulted in a negative balance over the past several years. As of June
30, 2018, a negative balance of $645,140 is anticipated (see Table 5). At this time, both
residential and commercial properties in Zone III are charged the maximum set rates and Zone
III receives no property tax revenue. In addition, the estimated FY 2018-2019 costs for the
maintenance of traffic signals, flashing beacons and vehicle speed feedback signs will leave this
zone with an estimated negative balance of $582,149 through the end of FY 2018-2019.
For Zone L, with hundreds of trees planted or to be planted as part of street widening, median,
and streetscape projects on major streets (Lakewood Boulevard, Paramount Boulevard, etc.)
either recently completed or proposed, landscape maintenance costs are continuing to increase.
As of June 30, 2018, a negative balance of $1,909,938 is anticipated (see Table 5). At this
time, both residential and commercial properties in Zone L are charged the maximum set rate
and this zone also receives no property tax revenue. In addition, the FY 2018-2019 costs for
trimming, removal and planting of trees and landscape maintenance within the public right-of-
way will leave this fund with an estimated negative balance of $2,223,786 through the end of FY
2018-2019.
Due to running negative balances in various zones over the past several years, the District has
been subsidized by the General Fund from time to time and, in order for the District to operate in
a self-sustaining manner, Zones 11 111, VI and L will require rate increases through a Proposition
218 proceeding.
A more detailed summary of the funding breakdown, operational cost, and fund balances is
provided in the Engineer's Report.
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Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, the City collects assessments for lighting
improvements, maintenance and energy costs; traffic signal maintenance and energy costs, and
landscaping maintenance of public trees on City streets and rights-of-way. Direct assessments
are distributed based on the special benefit each property receives. Since streets provide
vehicular and pedestrian access to properties, the special benefit is apportioned based on the
number of trips generated by each parcel.
The California Streets and Highways Code requires the City Council to adopt resolutions and
hold a public hearing each year to set the assessment rates for the various zones within the
Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District for the ensuing year. From these rates,
assessments are calculated and levied against the properties in the District. The City
coordinates with the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller's Office to include applicable
assessments and adjustments on property tax bills in order to collect the assessment revenue.
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Lighting & Landscaping Assessment District 121
May 22, 2018
ASSESSMENT
18-19
17-18
16-17
15-16
14-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
10-11
MAX.
ZONES
(Prop.)
Zonel
1-20 units ($/DU)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$21.41
21-60 units
($/DU)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$10.70
61-109 units
($/DU)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$5.35
110-460 units
($/DU)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2.68
Zone 11
1-200,000 s.f.
($/1 Oksf)
$114.90
$114.90
$50.69
$16.43
$16.43
$54.99
$16.43
$16.43
$37.10
$114.90
200,001+ s.f.
($/1 Oksf)
$38.30
$38.30
$16.91
$5.48
$5.48
$18.33
$5.48
$5.48
$12.37
$38.30
Zone III
1-4 units ($/DU)
$18.80
$18.80
$18.80
$18.80
$18.80
$18.80
$18.80
$18.80
$18.80
$18.80
5+ units ($/DU)
$11.28
$11.28
$11.28
$11.28
$11.28
$11.28
$11.28
$11.28
$11.28
$11.28
all sizes ($/10ksf)
$37.35
$37.35
$37.35
$37.35
$37.35
$37.35
$37.35
$37.35
$37.35
$37.35
Zone IV (N/A)
-
--
-
--
--
-
-
--
--
--
Zone V
all sizes ($/1 Oksf)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$21.28
Zone VI
all sizes ($/`!Oksf)
$45.47
$45.47
$45.47
$45.47
$45.47
$45.47
$45.47
$45.47
$45.47
$45.47
Zone L
1-4 units ($/DU)
$7.32
$7.32
$7.32
$7.32
$7.32
$7.32
$7.32
$7.32
$7.32
$7.32
5+ units ($/DU)
$4.40
$4.40
$4.40
$4.40
$4.40
$4.40
$4.40
$4.40
$4.40
$4.40
all sizes ($/`!Oksf) $14.10_ $14.10 $14.10 1 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 1 $14.10 � $14.10
Prop. = proposed, DU = dwelling unit, s.f = square feet, ksf = thousand square feet
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Lighting & Landscaping Assessment District 121
May 22, 2018
To pay for the FY 2018-2019 expenses, it is estimated that the District will use $744,434 in
general property tax funds designated specifically for street light operations and maintenance,
$1, 100 in interest earned from reserves in the Street Lighting Fund, and $1,319,343 from the
direct assessments. Table 5 provides a summary of the funding sources, estimated costs and
year-end balance for FY 2017-2018 and the projected costs and funding sources for FY 2018-
2019. Although other sources of revenue such as rental, interest, and property taxes will
continue to be used to pay for expenditures in the District, none of the proposed collections will
exceed the maximum assessment rates.
Attachments. -
Resolutions (2)
Exhibit "A" - Engineer's RepwA
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Zone I
Zone 11
Zone III
Zone IV
Zone V
Zone VI
Zone L
Total
BALANC
224,443
(526,065) j
350,227
93,264
(16,389)1
(1,330,404)J
773,118
IFY 2016120
Interest Earned
(4,809)
(1.062)
(191)
(66)
(6,128)
Pro2eTax
527,149
116445
_20205
7,207
671,706
Funds Available
2,500,382
339,826
(526,065)
370,941
100,405
(16,389)
(1,330,404)
1,438,696
Assessment Levy
-
134759
696,170
-
8,523
271,379
1,110,831
Funds+ Levy
2,500,382
474,585
170,105
370,941
100,405
(7,866)
(1,059,025)
2,549,527
ExaLnditures
316,684
288815
844001
75
2 513
5901
537195
1, 995184
BALANCE AS OF 6130117
2,183,698
185,770
(673,896)
370,866
97,892
(13,767)
(1,596,220)
554,343
IFY 2017/2018
Est. Interest Earned
863
191
34
12
1,100
Est. Proti Tax
562,624
137,087
22,445
7,680
729,836
Est. Funds Available
2,747,185
323,047
(673,896)
393,346
105,584
(13,767)
(1,596,220)
1,285,279
Est. Assessment Levy
27228
705,043
9,158
274,747
1.261,536
Est Funds + Levy
2,747,185
595,635
31,147
393,346
105,584
(4,609)
(1,321,473)
2,546,815
Bud et Re oast
114 754
845 886
676 287
75
2 575
6425
11,1411
2 514 467
BALANCE AS OF 6130118
2,352,431
(250,251)
(645,140)
393,271
103,009
(11,034)
(1,909,938)
32,348
IFY 201812019
Est. Interest Earned
863
191
34
12
1,100
Est. Pro Tax
573,877
139,829
22,894
71834
744,434
Est. Funds Available
2,927,171
(110,231)
(645,140)
416,199
110,855
(11,034)
(1,909,938)
777,882
Est, Assessment Levy
318,200
710,330
161961
274,617
1219,343
Est. Funds+ Levy
2,927P171
207,969
65,190
416,199
110,855
5,162
(1,635,321)
2,097,225
Bud etRe uest
467 600
249 1 860
6471339
75
2,575
6 425
588 465
1,962,339
11BALANCEAS OF 6130119
2,459,571
(41,891)1
(582,149)
416,124
108,280
(1,263)1
(2,223,788 6)
1
134,886
To pay for the FY 2018-2019 expenses, it is estimated that the District will use $744,434 in
general property tax funds designated specifically for street light operations and maintenance,
$1, 100 in interest earned from reserves in the Street Lighting Fund, and $1,319,343 from the
direct assessments. Table 5 provides a summary of the funding sources, estimated costs and
year-end balance for FY 2017-2018 and the projected costs and funding sources for FY 2018-
2019. Although other sources of revenue such as rental, interest, and property taxes will
continue to be used to pay for expenditures in the District, none of the proposed collections will
exceed the maximum assessment rates.
Attachments. -
Resolutions (2)
Exhibit "A" - Engineer's RepwA
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS WITHIN
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121,
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019.
WHEREAS, by said Resolution No. 18-7783, the City Council ordered an Engineer's
Report be prepared in accordance with Section 22565 of the California Streets and Highway
Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has now reviewed and examined the Engineer's report
attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
• AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Engineer's report, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", prepared pursuant
to Resolution No. 18-7783, and filed with the City Clerk on the 22nd day of May, 2018, is hereby
approved.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of May, 2018.
SEAN ASHTON, Mayor
ATTEST'
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the22nd day of May, 2018 by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
RESOLUTION i
RESOLUTIONOF • • ' OF •
INTENTIONDECLARING ITS • LEVY ANDCOLLECTAND
LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTING D
LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FOR FISCA
YEAR t AND SET A PUBLIC HEARINGFOR •
PROPOSEDTHE
WHEREAS, the City Council by Resolution No. 18=7783, proposed to levy and collect
assessments within the Lighting and Landscaping District, Assessment District 121 (District)
pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of
the California Streets and Highways Code; and
WHEREAS, by said Resolution No. 18=7783, the City Council ordered the Director of
Public Works to prepare and file an Engineer's report for the District for the Fiscal Year 2017-
2018 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 per Section 22565 of the California
Streets and Highways Code; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
RESOLVE AS • i
SECTION 1. That in order maintain and service street lighting facilities and on -street
and public facilities landscaping within the District for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, it is the intention of
the City Council of the City of Downey to levy and collect assessments pursuant to the
provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 of Division 15 of said Code).
SECTION 2. That the maintenance and servicing of the public lighting facilities in, on
and along public streets and places within the District will be, in the opinion of the City Council
of the City of Downey, to the benefit of the assessable properties within the District. Assessable
properties are those within the District that have been annexed into the District by previous
resolutions caused by voluntary installation of street lights and by requirements of various
planning cases or Section 8002 of the Downey Municipal Code.
SECTION 3. That the maintenance and servicing of the landscaping in, on and along
public streets and places within the District will be, in the opinion of the City Council of the City
of Downey, to the benefit of the assessable properties within the District. Assessable properties
are those within the District known as Zone Ill.
SECTION 4. That reference hereby is made to the report of the Engineer on file with the
City Clerk and available for public inspection, of the proposed assessments upon assessable
lots and parcels of land within the District, including changes from the previous fiscal year's
assessment and assessable lots.
SECTION 5. That assessments for all zones will be less than, or equal to, the maximum
assessments.
SECTION 6. Notice is hereby given that on June 12, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers of Downey City Hall located at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, all
interested persons may appear before the City Council and be heard concerning the services to
be performed, the proposed assessment and all other matters relating thereto.
Protests must be in writing and must be filed with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of
the hearing. Any such protest shall state all grounds of the objection, and if filed by the property
owner, shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall cause notice of the hearing to be given by causing the
Resolution of Intention to be published, posted, and mailed in the manner required by Part 2 of
Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
SEAN
• Mayor
ATTESTa
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 22 nd day of May, 2017, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
City Clerk
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DescriptJon, Page
Introduction 3
Purpose 3
Plans and Specifications 3
Diagram of District 3
Zones 4
Estimate of Cost 5
Assessment Levy (Appendix A)
A-1:
Zone I — Residential
6
A-2:
• 11 — Commercial
7
A-3:
Zone III — Safety • and Traffic •
8
A-4:
• IV — Petition •
10
A-5:
• V — Regional Shopping Center
11
A-6-
Zone VI — Commercial West Firestone Boulevard
12
A-7:
Zone L — On -Street and Facility Landscaping
13
Financial Summary (Appendix B) 14
Properties Added (Appendix C) 15
This Engineer's Report for the Lighting and Landscaping District, Assessment District
121 (A.D. 121) is prepared for filing in accordance with Division 15, Part 2, Chapter 3 of
the California Streets and Highways Code, as amended by 1992 legislation (S.B. 1977)
and California Proposition 218.
The purpose of this report is to identify the nature, location, and extent of street lighting
and landscaping improvements and maintenance to be considered. Estimated costs
and proposed apportionment to accomplish the levy of annual street lighting and
landscaping assessments are given for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
4 11,11P• I,
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, the City collects assessments for
lighting and landscaping improvements and maintenance. The design of traffic signal
equipment is pursuant to applicable State of California and Standard Plans and
Specifications. The plans and specifications used to design the street lighting
equipment are pursuant to the Illuminating Engineering Society for street lighting and
City of Downey standards.
10 - • 6
Plan No. A. D. 121-B (Plan) of A. D. 121 is on file in office of the City Clerk showing
the exterior boundary of the District and the boundaries of each zone within the District.
By reference, said Plan is made part of this Report. The lines and dimensions of each
parcel of land within the District are shown in the County Assessor's Maps on file at the
Downey City Hall. Each parcel is designated by its corresponding book, page, and
parcel number as shown in the Los Angeles County Assessor's maps and data rolls. All
properties in Zone III are also in Zone L. Properties to be added to the District
boundaries during fiscal year 2017-2018 are listed in Appendix "C" of this Report.
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The application of these standards are used to conform to the adjacent land use
grouped by individual zones and City account numbers as follows:
For lighting of public roadways adjacent to residential properties, including
apartments and condominiums, but not including motels or hotels. For energy
and maintenance, including replacement of damaged or obsolete lights, and
administrative costs.
RMITWOTIO,
For lighting of public roadways adjacent to commercial, including motels and
hotels, and industrial properties. For energy and maintenance, including
replacement of damaged or obsolete lights, and administrative costs.
For lighting of public roadways including: at intersections throughout the City;
adjacent to City, County, and State public lands; freeway corridor security
lighting; and freeway frontage roadways, not including on/off ramps.
For traffic signals on City streets, including the City's share of costs per
agreements with L.A. County, Caltrans or neighboring cities for traffic signals of
shared intersections.
For energy and maintenance costs, including replacement of damaged or
obsolete signals and lights, installation of new signals and lighting, and
administrative costs.
VT M.
For installation of new lighting within Zones l and 11, requested by petition of the
majority of property owners within a specific area, and administrative costs.
Energy and maintenance costs for lights installed under this Zone are paid from
either Zone I or II, as determined by property use.
For lighting of public roadways adjacent to the Stonewood Regional Shopping
Center. For energy and maintenance, including replacement of damaged lights,
and administrative costs.
For lighting of public roadways adjacent to the commercial properties along the
north side of Firestone Boulevard from Old River School Road to the west City
limits, and the south side of Firestone Boulevard from approximately 250 feet
west of Arnett Street to the west City limits. For energy and maintenance,
including replacement of damaged lights and administrative costs.
•
For tree trimming, replacement, removals, and other landscaping maintenance
along the parkways and medians of public street rights-of-way, including
administrative costs.
The estimated cost of installing, maintaining, and servicing all existing and proposed
improvements, including all administrative costs for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 is
$1,962,339. The total direct assessment levy for A.D. 121 is $1,319,343. Additional
revenues from general property taxes and interest income are estimated at $744,434
and $1,100, respectively. Any remaining costs in individual zones are paid from
reserves.
Appendices "A-1" through "A-7"provide details of the assessment rates for each Zone.
Appendix "B" is a summary of the estimated income and expenses by Zone.
Edwin J. No is, .E.g Interim Director of Public Works
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Date
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
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Direct assessments in Zone I are distributed based on the special benefit each property
receives. Streets within this zone have been improved with mid -block lighting. Since
streets provide vehicular and pedestrian access to properties, the special benefit is
apportioned based on the amount of these trips generated by each parcel. The Institute
of Transportation Engineers has established a standard of trip generation that states
that multiple dwelling units generate less pedestrian and vehicle trips than single family
homes. Therefore, parcels with denser housing are assessed at a lesser rate per
dwelling unit in general proportion to the trips generated. This basis provides an
equitable relationship to the benefit received.
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/D.U.)
Density
Total
Density (No. of
No. of
Dwelling
Rate
Total
D.U. per Parcel)
Parcels
Units D.U.
$/D.U.
Amount
1-20 units
14,109
13,268
$0.00
$0
21-60 units
43
1,483
$0.00
$0
61-109 units
11
937
$0.00
$0
110-460 units
2
658
$0.00
$0
Total:
14,165
16,346
$0
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/D.U.)
Density
Maximum
(D.U./Parcel _
FYI 8-19
FYI 7-18
FY16-17
FYI 5-16 --
Rate
1-20 units
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0<00
$21.41
21-60 units
$0:00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$10.70
61-109 units
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$5.35
110-460 units
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2.68
Number of Lights in Zone I
City Owned: 740
SCE Owned: 3,399_
Total No. of Lights: 4,139
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LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT D
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
Direct assessments in Zone 11 are distributed based on the special benefiteach property
receives. Streets within this zone have been improved with mid -block lighting. Since
streets provide vehicular and pedestrian access to commercial properties, the special
benefit is apportioned based on the amount of these trips generated by each parcel.
The Institute of Transportation Engineers has established a standard of trip generation
that states that pedestrian and vehicle trips increase as the square footage of the land
use increases. In general, larger parcels generate more trips. Therefore, every parcel
in this zone is assessed according the land square footage of the parcel. This basis
provides an equitable relationship to the benefit received.
Density (s.f. No. of Total Area Rate
per arcel Parcels .f.) ($/10ksg Total Amount
1-200;000 s.f. 858 23,261,741 $114.90 $267,277
200,001+ 33 13,290,589 $38.30 $50,903
Total: 890 36,475,402 $318,200
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10ksf)
Density Maximum
s.f./ arcel) FY18-19 FYI 7-18 FY16-17 FY15-16 Rate
1-200,000 s.f: $114.90 $114.90 $50.69 $50.69 $114.90
200,001+ $38.30 $38.30 $16.91 $16.91 $38.30
Number of Lights in Zone 11
City Owned; 938
SCE Owned`: 796
Total No. of Lights: 1,734
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LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
$710,310 • i. ASSESSED..
Direct assessments in this zone are separated according to the proportion of residential
and commercial properties in the City. Since streets provide vehicular and pedestrian
access to properties, the special benefit is apportioned based on the amount of these
trips generated by each parcel. Given that residential and commercial properties
generate different levels of street use, the assessment rates are calculated separately.
Approximately 75% of the City is zoned Residential, while the remaining 25% is
comprised of Commercial, Industrial, or other.
RESIDENTIAL (75%) _ $544,373 TO BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone III -Residential are distributed based on the special benefit
each property receives. Parcels are assessed similar to Zone I.
Density (No. of D.U. per Trips per Rate Rate Total
-farcell Total Units D.U. $;Tri $/D.U.1 Amount
1-4 units 23,097 10 $1.88 $18.80 $434,224
5+ units 9,765 6 $1.88 $11.28 $110,149
32,799
$544,373
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/D.U.)
Density (No. of D.U. per Maximum
Parcel) FY18-19 _ _ FY17-18 FY16-17 FY15-16 Rate
1-4 units $18.80 $18.80 $18.80 $18.80 $18.80
5+ units $11.28 $11.28 $11.28 $11.28 $11.28
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LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121-.
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
Direct assessments in Zone Ill -Commercial are distributed based on the special
benefit each property receives. Parcels are assessed similar to Zone 11.
Rate Total
Land Area $110ksD Amount
44,432,984 $37.35 $165,957
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10 ksf)
Maximum
_P2nsityjs.!./parcelj FY18-19 FY17-18 FY16-17 FY15-16 Rate
all sizes (s.f.) $37.35 $37.35 $37.35 $37.35 $37.35
Number of Safety Lights in Zone III
State Owned: 57
City -Owned., 489
City -Others (Shared): 33
Total No. of Lights, 579
Number of Traffic Signals in Zone III
City -Owned: 91
City -Others (Shared):__ 22
Total, 113
Number of Vehicle speed feedback Signs in Zone III
Total:
W,
Number of Flashing Beacons in Zone III
City -Owned: 12
City -Others (Shared): 0
Total'. 12
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LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
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Direct assessments in Zone IV are limited to street light installations only. The
installation costs are divided evenly among the parcels within the annexed area. Each
annexed area is assessed separately with costs divided equally among the parcels in
the annexed area.
City engineering design and overhead:
Total to install:
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AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
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!AQQJD�BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone V are distributed based on the special benefit to the
Stonewood Regional Shopping Center. Streets adjacent to this zone have been
improved with mid -block lighting. Every parcel adjacent to these streets is assessed on
land square footage in the same manner as Zone 11.
Rate
Land Area (s.f.) ($/10 ksg Total Amount
2,659,684 $0.00 $0.00
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10ksf)
-Density (s.f./parcel) FY1 8-19 FY17-18 FYI 6-17 FY15-16 Rate
all sizes (s.f.) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21.28
Number of Liqhts in Zone V
City Owned: 64
SCE Owned', 35
Total No. of Lights* 99
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LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL . 1_
�1_6,196 TO BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone VI are distributed based on the special benefit to the
properties on Firestone Boulevard (commercial properties on the north side of Firestone
Blvd. from Old River School Road to the West City Limit, and on the south side of
Firestone Blvd. from 250 feet west of Arnett St. to the West City Limit). Streets adjacent
to this zone have been improved with mid -block lighting. Every parcel adjacent to these
streets is assessed on land square footage in the same manner as Zone II.
Rate
Land Area (s.f.)($/10ksf� Total Amount
3,561,901 $45.47 $16,196
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10ksf)
Density Maximum
(s.f./parcel) FY18-19 FY17-18 FY16-17 FY15-16 Rate
all sizes (s.f.) $45.47 $45.47 $45.47 $45.47 $45.47
Numberof •Zone VI
City • -. •
SCE Owned'. ..
Total No, of •
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
1274,617
• BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone L are distributed based on the special benefit each property
receives, Parcels are assessed in the same manner as Zone 111.
RESIDENTIAL (75%) - $211,966 TO BE ASSESSED
Density (No. of Trips per
...D.U..per Parcel) Total Units D.U. Rate����r Total Amount
1-4 units 23,097 10 $0.732 $7.32 $169,070
5+ units 9,749 6 $0,732 $4.40 $42,896
I M
32,783
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/D.U.)
$211,966
Density (No. of Maximum
D.U. per Parcel) FY18-19 FY1 7-18 FY1 6-17 FY1 5-16 Rate
1-4 units $7.32 $7.32 $7.32 $7.32 $7.32
5+ units $4.40 $4.40 $4.40 $4.40 $4.40
COMMERCIAL (25%) - $62,651 TO BE ASSESSED
Rate
Land Area 1$/10ksf) , Total Amount
I
44,432,984 $14.10 $62,651
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10 kso
Maximum
IFY1 8-19 FY17-18 FY16-17 FY111 5-16 Rate
all sizes (s.f.) $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10
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