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BY: EDWIN J. NORRIS, P.E., INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIi
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SUBJECT: LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT,
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
Conduct a Public Hearing and upon the conclusion of the Public Hearing,
2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF • OF OF DOWNEY
CONFIRMING F LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2018 -2019.
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On May 22, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-7805 approving the Engineer's
Report, attached hereto, for Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District 121 (A.D. 121) and
Resolution No. 18-7806 declaring its intention to levy and collect lighting and landscaping
assessments within A.D. 121 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, pursuant to the provisions of the
Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972 (Act) and Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets
and Highways Code. Notice of the date, time and location of tonight's public hearing to confirm
A.D. 121 was also set by Resolution No. 18-7806.
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 & Landscaping Assessment District 121
June 12, 2018
The approved Engineer's Report for FY 2018-2019 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) and 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 I 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 parcelsare 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.
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
IL adjacent to commercial and
1,734
Property
(1-200 ksf)
industrial properties.
Tax; Direct
$38.30/10 ksf
Assessment
(200ksf+)
489 Safety
_
Residential:
Lighting of public roadways at
Lights
113 Traffic
Direct
$18 .80/du (1-4 units)
III; intersections, including traffic
Signals
Assessment
$11.28/du (5+)
signals, throughout the City.
12 Beacons
Commercial/Industrial,
24 VSF sicins
$37.35/10 ksf
For installation of new lighting in
General
Property
IV. Zones I and 11 as requested by
N/A
Tax; Direct
Varies by Location
petition.
Assessment
General
V fighting of public roadways next to
99
Property
$21.28/10 ksf
Regional Shopping Center
Tax; Direct
Assessment
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Lighting of public roadways next to
General
CY 2018
commercial properties on north
Property
Actual
side of Firestone BI. from Old
Tax; Direct
Street Lights (LS -1, LS -2, and
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
Street Lights (LS -3)
6.8
Arnett St. to the West City Limit.
5
Traffic Signals (TC -1)
14.0
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 = 1, 000 square feet, du = dwelling unit, N/A = Not Applicable
ELECTRICITY RATES:
Energy costs are a 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 upgradingthe 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 for a 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
7.9
8.3
5
OL -1
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 upgradingthe 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 for a 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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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
2018-2019. 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 11 only, there are still
inadequate fund reserves as indicated for Zones ll, 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 1l 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) and11100Downey 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
Budget
Budget
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
$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
$12,125
$3;093
Zone VI
$6,425'
$6,425
$5,901
$6,115
$7,752
Zone L
$588,465 1
$588,465 1
$537,195 11
$559;263
$385,708
Total
$1,962,339I'
$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
2018-2019. 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 11 only, there are still
inadequate fund reserves as indicated for Zones ll, 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 1l 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) and11100Downey Avenue (1,900 SF).
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June 12, 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 11 are charged the maximum set rates. In addition,
the estimated FY 2018-2019 costs for street Fighting 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 $2,223,786 through the end of FY
2018-2019.
Due to running negative balances in various zones over the past several years, the District has
been subsidized by the General Fund from time to time and, in order for the District to operate in
a self-sustaining manner, Zones 11 III, VI and L will require rate increases through a Proposition
218 proceeding.
A more detailed summary of the funding breakdown, operational cost, and fund balances is
provided in the Engineer's Report.
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, the "City collects assessments for lighting
improvements, maintenance and energy costs; traffic signal maintenance and energy costs, and
landscaping maintenance of public trees on City streets and rights-of-way. Direct assessments
are distributed based on the special benefit each property receives. Since streets provide
vehicular and pedestrian access to properties, the special benefit is apportioned based on the
number of trips generated by each parcel.
The California Streets and Highways Code requires the City Council to adopt resolutions and
hold a public hearing each year to set the assessment rates for the various zones within the
Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District for the ensuing year. From these rates,
assessments are calculated and levied against the properties in the District. The City
coordinates with the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller's Office to include applicable
assessments and adjustments on property tax bills in order to collect the assessment revenue.
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ASSESSMENT
ZONES
18-19
(Prop.)
17-18
16-17
15-16
14-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
10-11
MAX.
Zoned
1-20 units ($/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
$2.68
Zone 11
1-200,000 sf.
($/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 OksD
$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
f $11.28
$11.28
$11.28
all sizes ($/10ksD
$37.35
$37.35
$37.35
$37.35
$37.35
$37.35
$37.35
$37.351
$37.35
$37.35
Zone IV (N/A)
--
--
--
--
-
-
--
-
--
-
Zone V
all sizes ($/10ksf)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$21.28
Zone VI
all sizes ($/10ksD
$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
$4.40
all sizes ($/1 Oksf)_ $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 1 $14. 1 10 1- $14.10 1 $14.10 $14.10 1 $14.10 $14.10 � $14.10
Prop. = proposed, DU "= dwelling unit, s.f = square feet, ksf thousand square feet
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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:
^° Attachment 1 -Resolution
"" Attachment 2 - Engineer's Report
wAttachment 3 - Proof ofPublication
.• Attachment 4 - Notice ofPublic Hearing and Affidavit ofPosting
Zone I
Zone 11
Zone III
Zone IV I
Zone V I
Zone A I
Zone L I
Total
IFY 20 612017
Property Tax
527,149
116445
20,905
7,207
671,706
Funds Available
2,500,382
339,826
26,065)
370,941
100,405
(16,wq)
(1,330,404)
1,438,696
Funds+ Levy
2,500,382
474,585
170,105
370,941
100,405
(7,866)
(1,059,025)
2,549,527
Expenditures
316,684
75
5901
537195
1,995,184
BALANCE AS OF 6130117
Z 183,698
185,770
(673,896)1
370,866
97,892
(13,767)
(1,596,220)
554,343
FY 2017/2018
Est. Interest Earned
863
191
34
12
1,100
Est. PMertK Tax
562,624
1371087
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
272,588
705E3
-
9,158
274,747
1,2619536
Est. Funds+ Levy
2,747,185
595,635
31,147
393,346
105,584
(4,609)
(1,321,473)
2,546,815
Bud-qet Request
394754
845 886
75
6425
2,514,4671
BALANCE AS OF 00118
Z362,43f
(250,251)
(645,140)
393,271
103,009
(11,034)
(f,909,938)
3Z348
IFY 2018/2019
Est. Interest Earned
863
191
34
12
1,100
Est.,ProE Urt Tax
139,829
22,894
7,834
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 LeXy
318,200
710,330
16,196
274617
1,319343
Est. Funds+ Levy
2,927,171
207,969
65,190
416,199
110,855
5,162
(1,635,321)
2,097,225
467 00
249 860
1476331
75
6425
12313
[ SAL AN - CE I AS I OF 6130119
2,459,571
(4f,891)
(58Z 149)
416,124
108,280
(1,263)
(2,223,786) 77
t134,886
IMPACT:
`FINANCIAL
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:
^° Attachment 1 -Resolution
"" Attachment 2 - Engineer's Report
wAttachment 3 - Proof ofPublication
.• Attachment 4 - Notice ofPublic Hearing and Affidavit ofPosting
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
CONFIRMING LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-7805
approving the Engineer's Report for assessments within Lighting & Landscaping Assessment
District 121 for Fiscal Year 2018-19; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-7806
declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2018-19 pursuant to the
provisions of the Landscaping & Lighting Act of 1972; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-7806 setting
Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 11111
Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, as the time and place for hearing protests concerning
the services to be performed, the proposed assessments, and other matters relating thereto;
and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing, the City Council afforded every interested person an
opportunity to be heard, either in writing or orally, regarding the proposed 2018-19 assessments
to be levied.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The proposed assessments for the Lighting and Landscaping Assessment
District 121 for Fiscal Year 2018-19 included in the Engineer's Report approved by the City
Council through Resolution No. 18-7805 on May 22, 2018 are hereby confirmed.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall cause the diagram and assessment included in the
Engineer's Report to be filed with the Los Angeles County Auditor.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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SEAN ASHTON, Mayor
ATTEST:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of June, 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
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Description RMe
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
Zone 11 — Commercial
7
Zone III — Safety Lights and Traffic Signals
8
A-4:
Zone IV — Petition Installation
10
A-5-.
Zone 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
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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.
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.
Plan No. A.D. 121-B (Plan) of A.D. 121 is on file in the 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 Ill 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.
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 at
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.
For installation of new lighting within Zones 1 and ll, 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 11, 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 a ong t e
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.
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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
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and $1,100, respectively. Any remaining costs in individual zones are paid from
reserves.
Appendices "A-1" through "A-7" provide details of the assessment rates for each Zone.
Appendix "B" is a summary of the estimated income and expenses by Zone.
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Edwin J. No is, E., Interim Director of Public Works
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AND LANDSCAPINGDISTRICT A.D.
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
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Direct assessments in Zone I are distributed based on the special benefit each property
receives. Streets within this zone have been improved with mid -block lighting. Since
streets provide vehicular and pedestrian access to properties, the special benefit is
apportioned based on the amount of these trips generated by each parcel. The Institute
of Transportation Engineers has established a standard of trip generation that states
that multiple dwelling units generate less pedestrian and vehicle trips than single family
homes. Therefore, parcels with denser housing are assessed at a lesser rate per
dwelling unit in general proportion to the trips generated. This basis provides an
equitable relationship to the benefit received.
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/D.U.)
Density
Total
Density (No. of
No. of
Dwelling
Rate
Total
D.U. per Parcel)
Parcels
Units D.U.($/D.U.)
$0.00
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
FY18-19
FY17-18
FY16=17
FY15-16
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
$2.68
Number of Lights in Zone I
City Owned- 740
SCE Owned: 3,399
Total No. of Lights: 4,139
LANDSCAPINGLIGHTING AND DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
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�3118,200 TO BE ASSESSErDq
Direct assessments in Zone 11 are distributed based on the special benefit each property
receives. Streets within this zone have been improved with mid -block lighting. Since
streets provide vehicular and pedestrian access to commercial; properties, the special
benefit is apportioned based on the amount of these trips generated by each parcel.
The Institute of Transportation Engineers has established a standard of trip generation
that states that pedestrian and vehicle trips increase as the square footage of the land
use increases. In general, larger parcels generate more trips. Therefore, everyparcel
in this zone is assessed according the land square footage of the parcel. This basis
provides an equitable relationship to the benefit received.
Density (s.f, No. of Total Area Rate
per parcel) Parcels (s.f.) ($/10ks 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 FY17-18 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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. 1 1 • BE ASSESSED
Directassessments in this zone are separated according tothe 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%) $544,373 TO BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone III -Residential are distributed based on the special benefit
each property receives. Parcels are assessed similar to Zone I.
Density (No. of D.U. per Trips per Rate Rate Total
Parcel) Total Units D.U. ($/Trip) ($/D.U.), Amount
1-4 units 23,097 10 $1.88 $18.80 $434,224
5+units 9,765 6 $1.88 $11.28 $110,149
Total: 32,799 $544,373
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/D.U.)
Density (No. of D.U. per Maximum
Parcel FYI 8-19 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 $11,28
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D.
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
Direct assessments in Zone III -Commercial are distributed based on the special
benefit each property receives. Parcels are assessed similar to Zone 11.
Rate Total
Land Area ,($/10ksn Amount
44,432,984 $37.35 $165,957
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10 ksf)
Maximum
Densits.f./parcel) FY1 8-19 FY17-18 FY16-17 FY1 6-16 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:24
Number of Flashing Beacons in Zone III
City -Owned., 12
City -Others (Shared): 0
Total: 12
:-IGHTING 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.
Edison cost for one street light served overhead:
City engineering design and overhead:
Total to install*
Cost per lot (one light serves four lots):
Yearly cost per lot (cost repaid in four years)-
$ 2,500 / 4 = $ 625
$625/4=$156
0.00 TO BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone V are distributed based on the special benefit to the
Stonewood Regional Shopping Center. Streets adjacent to this zone have been
improved with mid -block lighting. Every parcel adjacent to these streets is assessed on
land square footage in the same manner as Zone 11.
Rate
Land Area (s.f.) ($/10ksf) Total Amount
2,659,684 $0.00 $0.00
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10ksf)
Maximum
Density (s.f./parcel) FY18-19 FY17-18 FY16-17 FY15-16 Rate
all sizes (s.f.) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21.28
Number of lights in Zone V
City Owned: 64
SCE Owned., 35
Total No. of Lights.- 99
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
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116J0010 M ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone V1 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 11.
Rate
Land Area (s.f.) 0-
3,561,901"
k
3,561,901 $45.47 $16,196
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10ksf)
Density Maximum
FY18-19 FY17-18 FY16-17 FY1 5-16 Rate
all sizes (s.f.) $45.47 $45.47 $45.47 $45.47 $45.47
Number of Lights in Zone VI
City Owned: 9
SCE Owned-.— 44
Total No. of Lights' 53
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$274,617 TO 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 Ill.
RESIDENTIAL (75%) - $211,966 TO BE ASSESSED
Density (No. of Trips per
D.U. per Parcel) Total Units D.U. Rate ($/Trip) Rate ($/D.Lij Total Amoun
1-4 units 23,097 10 $0.732 $7.32 $169,070
5+ units 9,749 6 $0.732 $4.40 $42,896
32,783
$211,966
Density (No. of Maximum
D.U. peLE!jrcel FY18-19 FY17-18 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%) - $62,651 TO BE ASSESSED
Rate
Land Area L$/1 Oks_q Total Amount
44,432,984 $14.10 $62,651
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10 ksf)
Density Maximum
(s.f./parcel) FY1 8-19 FY17-18 FY16-17 FYI5-16 Rate
all sizes (s.f.) $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10
LIGHTING D LANDSCAPING DISTRICTA.D.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Zone I
Zone II
Zone III
Zone IV
Zone V
Zone VI
Zone L
Total
,BALANCEAS OF 6/30/16
1,978,042'
224,443
(526,065)
350,227
93,264
(16,389)
{1,330,404)
773,118
IFY 2016017
Interest Earned
(41809)...7
(1,062)
(191)
(66)
-
(6,128)
Pro er Tax
527,149116,445.
20,905
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 Levj
134,759 _
__ 696,170
-
8,523
271,379
1„110,831
Funds +Levy
2,500,382
474,585
170,105
370,941
100,405
(7,866)
(1,059025)
2,549,527
Ex enditures
316,684
288 815
844 001
75'
2 513
5 901
537195
1995184
BALANCE AS OF 6/30/17
2,183,698
185,770
(673,896)
370,866;
97,892
(13,767)
(1,596,220)',
554,343
FY 201712018
Est. Interest Earned
863
191
34
12
1,100
Est Pro er 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)
(1,596220)
1,285,279
Est. Assessment Levy
272,588
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
Budget Re uest
394 754
845,886
676 287
75
2.575'
6 425
588,465
2,514,467
BALANCE AS OF 6130/18 '-
2,352,431
(250,251)
(645,140)
393,271"
103,009
(11,034)
(1,909,938)
32,348
IFY201812019
Est. Interest Earned
863
191
34
12
1,100
Est:Pro ert Tax
573877
1,39,829
22,894
7,834'
744,434
Est. Funds Available
2927,171
(110,231)
(645,140)
416,199
110,855-
(11,034)
(1,909,938)
777,882
Est Assessment Levy 1
318,2001
710,330
-
16,196 -
274 617
1319,343
Est. Funds+ Levy
2,927,171
207,9691
65,190
416,199
110,8551
5,162
(1,635,321)
2,097,225
Bud et Re_ uest
467 600
249,8601
647,3391
75
2 575
6 425
588,465f134,886
2 339
BALANCE AS OF 6130119=2,459,571
(41,891)
(582,949)
416,124
108,280'
(1,263)',
(2,223,786)
PARCEL
AREA
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LOCATION
STREET NAME
PROPERTY
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UNITS
6254005010
16
R
8139
FOURTH ST
SFR
6367003020
39
R
7940
TELEGRAPH RD
SFR
6255008014
10,210
1
C
14434
DOWNEY AV
COMM
6255008015
8,300
1
C
14424
DOWNEY AV
COMM
6255008025
7,900
1
C
8307
IOWA ST
COMM
6254019904
10,420
3
C
11022
DOWNEY AV
COMM
6254020001
1,900
1
C
11100
DOWNEY AV
COMM
6287024015
24
R
9553
FIRESTONE BL
SFR
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9,301 E. Florence Ave.Tu-c--
Suite 100
Downey, Callifornia 90240
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MiXtIC-T-VWPOSED Ft 201 -
LEVY JUNE 12, AT 6:30P.M.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 18-7806
Purchase Number: N/A
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The charge for this order is as follows. An
invoice will be sent to you after the last date
of publication.
NNEW—MrX.1
Total Amount: $562.2z
CORRECTIONS ARE DUE BACK TUESDAY/
TODAY BY 11:00 AM PRIOR TO THE FIRST DATE
OF PUBLICATION.
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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.
18-7703, the City Council ordered the
Director of Public Works to Prepare
and file an Engineer's report for the
District for the Fiscal Year 2018-
2019 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 HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That in order to
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).
��] � That the maintenance
and servicing of the Public lighting
facilities in, an 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
Propertles 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 III.
SECTION 1. 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 D strict, including changes
11
from the Previous fiscal Year's
assessment and assessable lots.
SECTION S. 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, 2010, at 6:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers of Downey
City Hall located at 11111 Brookshire
Avenue, Downey, Californiaall
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 S. The City Clerk
shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this
22nd day of May, 2018.
SEAN ASHTQ-N
SEAN ASHTON, Mayor
M6,&tA_A&.LQ... QVAtRj.R
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 the 22nd
day of May, 2018 by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members: Pacheco,
Saab, Vasquez, Rodriguez, Mayor
Ashton
NOES: Council Member: None.
ABSENT: Council Member: None,
ABSTAIN: Council Member: None.
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CITY OF DOWNEY
AFFID"IT OF POSTING
I Edwin J. Norris P. ., nterim irector o u lic Works of the City of Downey i
t�e County of Los'Angeles, State of California, hereby acknowledge that copies
of the attached Notice of Public Hearing on the proposed Lighting & Landscapi
Assessment District 121 were posted on May 31, 2018 at City Hall, 11111
Brookshire Avenue; Downey City Library, 11121 Brookshire Avenue; and
d
Barbara J. Riley Community Center, 7810 Quill Drive in the City of Downey as
require. I
Edwin is
, I.E.
Interim rector 0
Public Works
Attachment
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CNI
ON CITY OF DOWW I
LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT PROPOSED FY 2018-19 ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS,the City Council by Resolution No. 18-7783, 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 15ofthe 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 2018-2019 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Ant of 1372 per
Section 22555ofthe California Streets and Highways Code; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That in order to 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 aaoeeonnenta
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 p|eoeo within the District will be. in the opinion of the
City Council of the City of [}oxvney, to the benefit of the eeneoeab|e 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 ||ghUo 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 Dovvney, to the benefit of the assessable properties within the
District. Assessable properties are those within the [}io1r|ot known as Zone |||.
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 givers 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.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of May, 2018.
SEAN ASHTON
SEAN ASHTON, Mayor
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
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"d day of May, 2018 by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Vasquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Ashton
Council Members: Pacheco, Saab,
NOES:
Council Member: None.
ABSENT:
Council Member: None.
ABSTAIN:
Council Member: None.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk