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TOw HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED 13Y
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FROM OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER ER
Y: DELFINO R. CONSUNJI, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC IC ORKS CI ENGIN R
DATE: JUNE 11, 2019
COLLECTSUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO LEVY AND
r LANDSCAPING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT •- FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 AND SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING
That the City Council:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTIN
AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019
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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 114 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 pairs) 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 in accordance with
the provisions of Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 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 parkways and medians of public streets in the City of Downey.
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Pursuant to the adoption of Resolution No. 19-7870 by the City Council on February 26, 2019, the
Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2019-20, 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 67 residential dwelling units will be added to Zone I of the District during this fiscal year. Of
the 67 new residential dwelling units, nine are condominium units located at 12106 Old River School
Road, six are apartment units located at 8117 2nd Street, four are condominium units located at 8603
Imperial Highway, six are condominium units located at 9303-9311 Elm Vista Drive, 11 are
townhomes located at 7940-7960 Telegraph Road, 28 are townhomes located at 8413-8451 Tweedy
Lane and three are single-family dwelling units located at 10038, 10048 and 10058 Downey &
Sanford Bridge Road. A list of the 67 residential 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)
ltl adjacent to residential properties,
4139
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
It. 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,
LigLigTraffic
114
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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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) 2019 and are summarized below in Table 2 along
with the actual rates during CY 2018.
General
% Increase
V. Lighting of public roadways next to
99 Property
$21.28/10 ksf
Regional Shopping Center
Tax; Direct
5
OL -1) 3.84
Assessment
Lighting of public roadways next to
General
5
commercial properties on north
Property
5
side of Firestone BI. from Old
Tax; Direct
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 Citv Limit.
Direct
Residential:
Landscaped maintenancealong
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) 2019 and are summarized below in Table 2 along
with the actual rates during CY 2018.
As indicated in Table 3, the estimated cost for operating, maintaining and upgrading the street lighting
and landscaping in all seven zones for FY 2019-2020 is $2,060,670, a $198,331 increase over the FY
2018-2019 adopted budget amount of $1,862,339. Current and anticipated SCE energy rates are
incorporated into the FY 2019-2020 cost estimates for all zones. Table 3 also provides historical
expenses by zone. In Zone I, costs are expected to increase by $53,431 in FY 2019-20 compared to
the current fiscal year partially due to the cost of conducting a Proposition 218 assessment rate study
which will be charged against this as well as other zones. However, a positive balance in this zone
by June 30, 2020 can be sustained without the need for a rate increase in this zone. In Zone III,
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CY 2018 CY 2019
% Increase
Actual Estimated
Street Lights (LS -1, LS -2, and
8.3 8.7
5
OL -1) 3.84
Street Lights (LS -3)
17.2 7.6
5
Traffic Signals (TC -1)
14.7 15.4
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 2019-2020 is $2,060,670, a $198,331 increase over the FY
2018-2019 adopted budget amount of $1,862,339. Current and anticipated SCE energy rates are
incorporated into the FY 2019-2020 cost estimates for all zones. Table 3 also provides historical
expenses by zone. In Zone I, costs are expected to increase by $53,431 in FY 2019-20 compared to
the current fiscal year partially due to the cost of conducting a Proposition 218 assessment rate study
which will be charged against this as well as other zones. However, a positive balance in this zone
by June 30, 2020 can be sustained without the need for a rate increase in this zone. In Zone III,
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costs are expected to increase by$79,386 primarily due to increasing costs associated with the
maintenance of the City's traffic signals and safety lights. Therefore, a negative balance in this zone
by June 30, 2019 remains.
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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-
2020. With a lack of revenue growth from additional sources (general property taxes and interest
income) and additional properties joining the District in Zone I only, there are still inadequate fund
reserves as indicated for Zones 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 67 parcels during the
current FY 2018-2019, which include a total of nine condominium units located at 12106 Old River
School Road, six apartment units located at 8117 2nd Street, four condominium units located at 8603
Imperial Highway, six condominium units located at 9303-9311 Elm Vista Drive, 11 townhomes
located 7940-7960 Telegraph Road, 28 townhomes located at 8413-8451 Tweedy Lane and three
single family dwelling units located at 10038, 10048 and 10058 Downey & Sanford Bridge Road.
General property taxes allocated to this zone result in a projected positive fund balance through the
end of FY 2019-2020. As previously indicated, the City is proposing a Prop 218 assessment rate
study in FY 2019-20 to investigate the feasibility of increasing the maximum rates in the zones which
have negative balances and possibly reallocating the property tax revenue among the zones more
equitably. Even with a portion of the cost of the rate study deducted from the Zone I balance, the
FY 2019-20
FY 2018-19
FY 2017-18
FY 2016-17
FY 2015-16
Proposed
Adopted Budget
Actual
Actual
Actual
Budget
Zone I
$421,031
$367,600
$394,754
$316,684
$354,406
Zone 11
$275,293
$249,860
$285,053
$214,773
$316,606
Zone III
$726,725
$647,339
$676,287
$844,001
$766,569
Zone IV
$10,091
$75
$75
$75
$75
Zone V
$12,591
$2,575
$2,575
$2,513
$12,125
Zone VI
$16,452
$6,4251
$6,425 1
$5,901
$6,115
Zone L
$598,487
$588,4651
$588,465 1
$537,195
$559,263
Total
$2,060,670
$1,862,339 1
$1,953,634
$1,921,142 1
$2,015,159
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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-
2020. With a lack of revenue growth from additional sources (general property taxes and interest
income) and additional properties joining the District in Zone I only, there are still inadequate fund
reserves as indicated for Zones 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 67 parcels during the
current FY 2018-2019, which include a total of nine condominium units located at 12106 Old River
School Road, six apartment units located at 8117 2nd Street, four condominium units located at 8603
Imperial Highway, six condominium units located at 9303-9311 Elm Vista Drive, 11 townhomes
located 7940-7960 Telegraph Road, 28 townhomes located at 8413-8451 Tweedy Lane and three
single family dwelling units located at 10038, 10048 and 10058 Downey & Sanford Bridge Road.
General property taxes allocated to this zone result in a projected positive fund balance through the
end of FY 2019-2020. As previously indicated, the City is proposing a Prop 218 assessment rate
study in FY 2019-20 to investigate the feasibility of increasing the maximum rates in the zones which
have negative balances and possibly reallocating the property tax revenue among the zones more
equitably. Even with a portion of the cost of the rate study deducted from the Zone I balance, the
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City, therefore, will not collect any assessment revenue from property owners located in Zone I due to
the relatively high current balance within this zone.
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, 2019, a
negative balance of $711,855 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 2019-2020 costs for the maintenance of traffic
signals, flashing beacons and vehicle speed feedback signs will leave this zone with an estimated
negative balance of $768,591 through the end of FY 2019-2020.
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, Firestone
Boulevard, etc.) as well as a citywide tree -planting project associated with the 1-5 Freeway Widening
Project, either recently completed, under way or proposed, landscape maintenance costs are
continuing to increase. As of June 30, 2019, a negative balance of $2,221,443 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 $2,560,827 through the end of
FY 2019-2020.
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 III, VI and L will require rate increases through a Proposition 218
proceeding. The City is proposing to go through the Proposition 218 process, as previously
mentioned, during FY 2019-20 in an effort to potentially increase the maximum assessment rates (in
order to fully recoup maintenance contract expectations) within these zones as well as redistribute the
property tax among the zones in a more equitable manner.
A more detailed summary of the funding breakdown, operational cost, and fund balances is provided
in the Engineer's Report.
SETTING ASSESSMENT RATES
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
19-20
Pro
18-19
17-18
16-17
15-16
14-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
MAX.
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
$2.68
Zone II
1-200,000 s.f.
($/10ksf)
$114.90
$114.90
$114.90
$50.43
$16.43
$54.99
$16.43
$16.43
$37.10
$114.90
200,001+ s.f.
($/10ksf)
$38.30
$38.30
$38.30
$16.91
$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
$37.35
Zone IV (N/A)
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_-
-_
-_,
-_
--
--
--
Zone V
all sizes ($/10ksf)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$21.28
Zone VI
all sizes ($/10ksf)
$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 1
$4440
$4.40
$4.40
$4.40
$4.40
all sizes ($/10ksf) $14.10 $14.10 1 $14.10 1 $14.10 1 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 1 $14..10
Prop. = proposed, DU = dwelling unit, s.f = square feet, ksf = thousand square feet
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FY 201612017
Interest Earned
(4,809)
(1,062)
(191)
(66)
(6,128)
Pmeerty Tax
527.149
116,445
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 Le
_
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)
(11059,025)
2,549,527
Expenditures
316,6841
288.815
844;001
75
2,513',
5-901
537195
1,995184
BALANCE AS OF 6130117
2,183,698
185,770
(673,696)
370,866
97,892'
(13,767)
(1,596,220)
554,343
FY 201712018
Interest Earned
27,353
6,042
1,085
374
34,854
Property Tax
553,093
265,333
22,057
7,548
848,031'
Funds Available
2,764,144
457,145
(673,896)
394,008
105,814
(13,767)
(1,596,220)
1,437,228
Assessment Le
141,158
687,330
-
-
8,988
268,405
1,105,881'
Funds+Levy
2;764,144
598,303
13,434
394,008
105,814
(4;779)
(1,327,815)
2,543,109'
E enditures
458 $53
618 462
71711.1
75
2 352
6 449
579.502
2 411_112
1BALANCEAS OF 6130118
2,305,291
(20,159)'
(773,955)
393,933
103,462
(11,228) !
(1,907,317)
90,027
IFY 201812019
Est, Interest Earned
863
191
34
12
1,100'
Est. Propefty PropertyTax
514,335
113,642
21,363
7 440
656,780
Est. Funds Available
2,820,489
93,674
(773,955)
415,330
110,914
(11,228)
(1,907,317)
747,907
Est. Assessment Leyy
317,850
709,439
-
10,964
274,,339
1,312,592
Est. Funds+ Levy
2,820,489
411,524
(64,516)
415,330
110;914
(264)
(1,632,978)
2,060,499 ,
Bud et Reguest
467 60
49 0
647,339
751
2.575 1
§,425§§8,46_5
39
JM2.339
BALANCE AS OF 6130019
2,352,889
161,664
(711,855)
415,255
108,339
(6,689) '
(2,221,443)
98,160
FY 201912020
Est. Interest Earned
863
191
34
12
-
-
1,100'
Est. Property Tax
514.335 --
113,642
21,363
7;440
656,780'
Est. Funds Available
2,868,087
275,496
(711,855)
436,652
115,791
(6,689)
(2,221,443)
756,040
Est. Assessment Le
370.739
669,989
-
w
9,136
259.103
1.308,967
Est. Funds +Levy
2,868,087
646,235
(41,866)
436,652
115,791
2,447
(1,962,340)
2,065,007
Budget Request
421 031
_275,293 1
726.725
%091
12 591
16 452
598.487
2 060 670'
BALANCE AS OF 6130120
2,447,056
370,942
(768,591)
426,561
103,200
(14,005)
(2,560,827)
4,337;
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Quality of Life, Infrastructure and Parks
To pay for the FY 2019-2020 expenses, it is estimated that the District will use $656,780 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 $1,308,967 from the direct
assessments. Table 5 provides a summary of the funding sources, estimated costs and year-end
balance for FY 2018-2019 and the projected costs and funding sources for FY 2019-2020. 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 A — Resolution to levy and collect
Attachment B — Resolution to approve Engineer's Report
RESOLUTION OF i' OF OF •
INTENTIONDECLARING ITS • LEVY AND COLLECTAND
LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, • -, FISCAL
YEAR 2019-2020; AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR i ON
THE PROPOSED
WHEREAS, the City Council by Resolution No. 19-7870, 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. 19-7870, the City Council ordered the Director of
Public Works to prepare and file an Engineer's report for the District for the Fiscal Year 2019-
2020 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 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 2019-2020, 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 111.
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 25, 2019, 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.
ATTACHMENT A
SECITION 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.
jgqT-1048. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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MARIA A DUARTE, CIVIC
City Clerk
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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 11 1h day of June, 2019, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Member
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN,
Council Member]:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
City Clerk
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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 2019-2020.
WHEREAS, by said Resolution No. 19-7870, 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
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SEC The Engineer's report� attached hereto as Exhibit "A", prepare pursuan
to Resolution No. 19-7870, and filed with the City Clerk on the 11 th day of June, 2019, is hereby
approved.
SECTION Z The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolutiol
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11 day of June019.
MARIA ALICIA UARTE, CMC
City Clerk I
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council Of
tre 11 th dav of Juie. 2019 bv the followina vo
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MAR 1A DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
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MAR 1A DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
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Lighting and Landscaping District
Assessment•,
Assessment evy•
-2020
June 11, 0•
Department
Demi pt!"20 EPA(-)
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: Zone 11 — Commercial 7
A-3: 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 EngineeCs 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 2019-2020.
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Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, the City collects assessments or
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.
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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, an•
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 2018-2019 are listed in Appendix "C" of this Report.
The application • these standards are -•i to conform to the adjacent land Use
grouped • 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.
Por iignun IrMe-M-011t) 1 11 JP
hotels, and industrial properties. For energy and maintenance, including
replacement of damaged or obsolete lightsi and administrative costs.
Zone HI: Safety Lighting • Traffic Signals
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 I 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 • 11, as determined by property use.
or lighting • public •.r adjacent to the Stonewood Regional Shopping
Center. For energy and maintenance, including replacement • damaged •`
and administrative •
•
For • • •i • •,i, roadways adjacent t• the commercial properties .I• •
the
north side of Firestone Boulevard from Old River School Road to the west City
• the south sideof Firestone Boulevard from approximately 251 feet
west • Arnett -- • the westenergy anr maintenance,
• • replacement of damaged lights and administrative costs.
For tree trimming, replacement, removals, and other landscaping maintenance
along - parkways and medians of public street• •f -way, including
administrative •
estimatedThe cost of installing, maintaining, and servicing all existing an• proposed
improvements, • • all administrative costs forYear 1 • 1 t is
$2,060,670. The total direct assessment levy for A.D. 121 is $1,308,967. Additional
revenues from general property taxes• interest income are estimated at $656,781
d $1,100, respectively.Any - • costs in individual• - - paid from
reserves.
. ••- r - . r • provide .- of the assessment rates. each • -
A ••- • of the estimated income and expenses by Zone.
Delfino R. Consunji,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Date
A.D.LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020
Direct - - Zone I are distributed •. -• on - special benefit each • operty
receives. Streetszone have been •,• -r with mid -block• • Since
str-- provide - • pedestrian - to properties, the special benefit
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 •- dwelling generate less pedestrian and vehicle trips than single
family
homes. Therefore, parcels with denser housing are assessed at a lesser rate per
dwelling general proportion t• the trips generated. This basis provides an
equitable relationship to the benefit received.
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Density (No. of
No. of
Dwelling
Rate
Total
D.U. per Parcel)
Parcels
Units D.U.
$1D.U.
Amount
1-20 units
21,379
13,296
$0.00
$0
21-60 units
44
1,511
$0.00
$0
61-109 units
11
937
$0.00
$0
110-460 units
5
658
$0.00
$0
Total:
21,439
16,402
$0
ASSESSMENT
RATE ($/D.U.)
Density
Maximum
D.U./Parcel
FY19-20
FY18-19
FY17-18
FY16-17
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
Numberof • Zone Al
City • r 1'
SCE • -•i ••
MUM1.109 • •
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LANDSCAPINGLIGHTING AND -A.D.
FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020
0 e BE ASSESSED
receives.Direct assessments in Zone 11 are distributed based on the special benefit each property
-- • - have been • a -• with mid-blocklighting. Since
streets provide vehicular and pedestrian access to commercial properties, the special
benefit apportioned based on - amount of - 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 - 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
1-200,000 s.f. $114.90
perparcel)
Parcels
s.f.
$/10ks
Total Amount -
1-200,000 s.f.
1,076
27,589,086
$114.90
$316,999
200,001+
32
14,031,202
$38.30
$53,740
Total:
1,108
41,620,288
$370,739
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10ksf)
Density
Maximum
(s.f./parcel FY19-20
FY18-19. FY17-18 FY16-17 Rate
1-200,000 s.f. $114.90
$114.90 $114.90 $50.69 $114.90
200,001+ $38.30
$38.30 $38.30 $16.91 $38.30
Numberof Lights. ,-
City • a •
SCE • s •.
Total No. of • ''
1177 4 `► fI71:I_c?
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020
w� I 1 11
WoUnwin-
460$09 BE 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 • Commercial, Industrial,orother.
RESIDENTIAL $514,537 TO BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone III -Residential are distributed based on the special benefit
each property - Parcels similarto •
Density • of D.U.
TotalParcel v i
1-4 units 21,615 10 $1.88 $18.80 $406j362
s
5+ units 9,590 • $1.88 $1118 $108,175
Total. 32,799 $514,537
ASSESSMENT RATE ($1D.U.)
Density (o. of D.U. per Maximum
Parcel _ FY19-20 FY18-19 FYI 7-18 FY16-17 Rate
1-4 units $18.80 $18.80 $18.80 $18.80 $18.80
5+ units $11.28 $11.28 $11.28 $11.28 $11.28
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020
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Direct assessments in Zone III -Commercial are distributed based on the special
benefit each property receives. Parcels are assessed similar to Zone 11.
Rate Total
Land Area ($/10ksf) Amount
41,620,288 $37.35 $155,452
ASSESSMENT RATE ($110 ksf)
Maximum
Densits.f./parcel) FY19-20 FY18-19 FY17-18 FY16-17 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: 92
City -Others (Shared)L,_..�,
It
Number of Veh-icle speed feedback Signs in Zone III
al
Number of Flashing Beacons in Zone III
City -Owned: 12
---Citv-Others (Shared)
Total, 12
LANDSCAPINGrJa441fuA IM''
-
LIGHTING AND
ICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 1f
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.
•, - - • •-
. • .... - - .::•
Total to install:
Cost per lot - light serves•
Yearly• per •t (cost repaid in fou-
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LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT D
FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020
o " wPt I I
•
LUO TO BE ASSESSED
Direct- - • - V are distributed •. -• on the special benefit • the
Stonewood Regional Shopping Center. Streets adjacent to this zone have been
improvedwith mid-blocklighting. - parcel . •. - to thesestreets is
land square footage in the same manner as Zone 11.
Rate
LandAmount
2,735,422 $0.00 $0.00
ASSESSMENTRATE ($/10ksf)
Maximum
Density sf./parcel) FY19-20 FY18-19 FY17-18 FY16-17 Rate
all sizes (s.f.) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21.28
Numberof •hts in Zone V
City O
. -
• ^•' • 4
Owned:SCE
Total• of • ••
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL
1. 2019-2020 ' f
ESTIMATED
ASSESSMENT
!' +BL
19JU 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.9 /10ksD Total Amouni
2,009,422 $45.47 $9,136
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10ksf)
Density
0
all sizes (s.f.) $45.47 $45.47 $45.47 $45.47 $45.47
Numberof .hts in Zone V!
City Owne
• -
''
Owned'SCE
Total • of Lights:
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 11V
FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT
. . A
Direct assessments in Zone L are distributed based on the special benefit each property
receives. Parcels are assessed in the same manner as Zone Ill.
Density (No. of Trips per
D.U. per Parcell Total Units D.U. Rate ($/Trip) Ratef$/D.U.), -TotalAmount
1-4 units 21,615 10 $0.732 $7.32 $158,222
5+ units 9,590 6 $0.732 $4.40 $42,196
Total: 31,205
ASSESSMENT RATE ($11D.U.)
Density (No. of
Maximum
D.U. per Parcel) FY19-20 — FY18-19
FY17-18 FY16-17 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
Rate
Land Area $/10ksf Total Amount
411620�288 $14; 10 $58,685
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10 ksf)
Density Maximum
(s.f./parcel) FY19-20 FY1 8-19 FY17-18 FY16-17 Rate
all sizes (s.f.) $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10
APPE
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 1
FINANCIAL SUMMARY I
Zone I
Zone II
Zone III
Zone IV
Zone V
Zone VI
Zone L
Total
BALANCE AS OF 6/30116
1,978,042
224,443
(526,065)
350,227
93,264
(16,389) `
(1,330,04)
773,118
IF y
Interest Earned
(4,809)
(1,062)
(191)
(66),'
-
-
(6,128
Property Tax
527,149
116,445
20,905
7,207,
671,706 >
FundsAvailable
2,500,382 '
339,826 "
(526,065)
370,941
100,405
(16,389)
(1,330,404)
1,438,696
Assessment Le
-
134,759
696,170
-'
8,523
271,379
1,110,631
Funds + Levy
2,500,382
474,565
170,105
370,941
100,405
(7,8%)
(1,059,025)
2,549,527
enditures _
316 684
288 815
844 001
75
2 513
S 901
537195
1995184
LANCE AS OF 6130117
2,183,698
185,770
(673,896) ;
370,866
97,892
(13,767) ,
(1,596,M)
554,343 '-
201712018
Interest Earned
27,353
6,042
-
1,085
374
-
34,854
Pr Tax
553 093
265,333
22,057
7,W
848,031
Funds Available
2,764,144
457,145
(673,896)
394,008
105,814
(13,767)
(1,596,220)
1,437,228
Assessment Leyy
141,158
687,330
-
8,988
266,405
1,105„881
Funds + Levy
2,764,144
598,303
13,434
394,008
105,814
(4,779)
(1,327,815)
2,643,109
Expenditures -
458.853
618.462
787,389
75
2,352,
6 449
579 502
2 453 082,
BALANCE AS OF 6130110
2,305,291
(20,159)
(773,955)
393,933
103,462
(11,228)
(1,907,317)
90,027
IFY 201812019
Est. Interest Earned
863
191
34
12
-
1,100
Est. Pr2geTax
514 335
113 642
219363,
7,440
656,780
Est. Funds Available
2,820,489'
93,674
(773,955)
415,330
110,914
(11,228)
(1,907,317)
747,907
Est, Assessment Le
317,850
709 439
10,964
274 339
1312 592
Est. Funds +Levy
2,820,489'
411,524
(64,516)
415,330
110,914
(264)
(1,632,978)
2,060,499
Bud et Re nest
- 467,600
249.860
647339,
75
2 575
6 25
588.465
1.963.339
BALANCE AS OF 6130M
2,352,089
161,664
(111,855)
415,255'
108,339
(6,669)
(2,221,443)
98,160
IFY 201912020
Est. Interest Earned
863
191
-
34
12
-
-
1,100
Est. Properly Tax
514.335
113,642
21,363
7,440
656,780
Est. Funds Available
2,868,087
275,496
(711,855)
436,652
115,791
(6,689)
(2,221,443)
756,040
Esta Assessment Levy
370 739
669 989
-
t
9136
259103
1,3
Est. Funds +Levy
2,868,087r
646,235
(41,866)
436,652
115,791
2,447
(1,962,340)
2,065,007
Bud et RIguest
421Q31
275 293
- -726 725
1 091
12 591
2.060.670
!BALANCE AS OF 6130110
2,447,056
370,942
(768,591)
426,561
103,200
(14,005) ;
(2,560,827)
4,337
63670350141
R
8455
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035015
1
R
8457
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035016
1
R
8459
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035017
1
R
8461
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035018
1
R
8463
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035019
1
R
8433
'TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035020
1
R
8431
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035021
1
R
8435
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035022
1
R
8437
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035023
1
R
8439
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035024
1
R
8443
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035025
1
R
8441
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035026
1
R
8417
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035027
1
R
8415
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035028
1
R
8419
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035029
1
R
8421
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035030
1
R
8423
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035031
1
R
8425
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035032
1
R
8427
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035033
1
R
8401
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035034
1
R
8403
>TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035035
1
R
8405
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035036
1
R
8407
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035037
1
R
8409
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035038
1
R
8411
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6367035039
1
R
8413
TWEEDY LN
Tract 74254 Townhome
6391012020
1
R
10038
DOWNEY & SANFORD
SFR
BRIDGE
6391012021
1
R
10048
DOWNEY & SANFORD
SFR
BRIDGE
6391012022
1
R
10058
DOWNEY & SANFORD
SFR
BRIDGE