PREPARED BY: VICKY VOICEHOWSKY DATE OF MEETING: 06/01/20
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (1) PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, (2) DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE SAN PABLO STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1982-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020/21, AND (3) SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 15, 2020
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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Compliance statements
Build a Healthy Community- (100.11) Develop Public Facilities for Active Living is an adopted policy item under the adopted FY 2019-21 Council Priority Workplan, as amended May 18, 2020.
CEQA Compliance Statement
CEQA does not apply because creation of government funding mechanisms or similar fiscal activities are not a project pursuant to 14 Cal Code of Regulations section 15378(b)(4) and maintenance projects are exempt under 14 Cal. Code of Regulations section 15301.
BACKGROUND
The San Pablo Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District No. 1982-1 was formed in August of 1982. The boundary of this District is identical to the incorporated limits of the City of San Pablo. This resolution preliminarily approves the Engineer's Report, which describes the improvements, gives an estimate of the total cost of the improvements, contains a diagram of the District, and gives an estimate of the annual assessment for FY 2020/21. This resolution also sets a date for a Public Hearing for June 15, 2020 and directs the publication of notice in accordance with the requirements of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets & Highways Code Section 22500).
The Engineer's Report has been prepared by the City's Consultant, LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc. (LCC), and filed with the City Clerk. The breakdown of costs included in the report is consistent with the FY 2020/21 Street Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District budget. The Introduction to the Engineer’s Report is attached (See Exhibit A). The full report, including the Assessment Roll, which lists the amount of the proposed assessment on each parcel of land within the District and the Assessment Diagram are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Following is a summary of the FY 2020/21 Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District funded budget. Note that there is no increase proposed in the assessment rate.
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Lighting |
Landscaping |
Total Cost |
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|
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(a) |
Total Cost |
360,525 |
1,081,575 |
1,442,100 |
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(b) |
Less Surplus 7-1-2019 |
(155,453) |
(466,358) |
(621,811) |
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(c) |
Less Contributions |
(149,130) |
(447,389) |
(596,518) |
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(d) |
Plus Investment Payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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(e) |
Plus Anticipated Balance Forward |
155,466 |
466,698 |
621,864 |
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|
|
|
|
|
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(f) |
Net Amount to be Assessed |
211,409 |
634,226 |
845,635 |
The proposed expenditure of Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District funds recommended for FY 2020/21 is $1,442,100, as shown on “Table 2, Estimate of Cost” from the Engineer’s Report (Refer to Exhibit B). Due to the economic downturn and projected decrease in funding coming to the City, both assessment and the City’s General Fund contribution will primarily be funding maintenance of City landscapes, streetlight system and recreational facilities. Pursuant to Resolution 2020-030, the City had proposed to utilize assessment and City General Fund on streetlight improvements (adding lighting in various areas); concept design and community input for 1701 Bush Avenue new pocket park; Wanlass Park playground replacement and hydration stations at Davis and Wanlass parks. Due to the economic downturn, the City is not able to commit to funding these improvements at this time.
It should be noted that this action preliminarily approves the Engineer's Report and sets the date for a public hearing on the proposed assessment for Monday, June 15 at 6:00 p.m.; it does not actually levy the assessment. The City Council may change the proposed assessment (reduction only) during its review process. In order for assessments to be collected within the existing District for the 2020/21 fiscal year, however, the Council must conduct a public hearing and order that the Assessment and Diagram be filed with the County Auditor not later than August 10, 2020.
All interested parties are invited to “attend” the hearing and express opinions concerning these items before or during consideration. However, given the COVID-19 pandemic, the operations of City Council meetings and public hearings are in flux and are currently being held virtually (online) with the ability to provide comments in a number of ways. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office or refer to the “City Clerk” tab on the City of San Pablo website for the most current information about how to participate in the public hearing at: <https://www.sanpabloca.gov/2676/CORONAVIRUS-COVID-19-INFORMATION>.
Information can also be found on the Agenda for the June 15, 2020 Council meeting at: <https://www.sanpabloca.gov/1400/City-CouncilLSA-Planning-Comm-AgendasMin>.
FISCAL IMPACT
This action preliminarily approves the Engineer's Report and sets the date for a public hearing on the proposed assessment. No funds are expended or revenues generated-hence, there is no fiscal impact. The budgeted cost of services is $1,442,100. With the total revenues projected at $845,582 - the assessment rate is not proposed to be increased for the FY 2020/21 assessment - the total approved FY 2020/21 budget for Street Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District-funded units exceeds the projected Assessment District revenues and does require additional supplemental funding in the amount of $596,518 from the General Fund. The City Council may change the proposed assessment (reduction only) during its budget review process. According to the Engineer, a portion of the supplemental funding serves to offset any General Benefit, i.e. benefits that are not special to the assessed properties that may be received from the District improvements.
Attachments
Resolution No. 2020-### Intention to Levy and Setting Public Hearing
Exhibit A: Engineer’s Report Introduction
Exhibit B: Table 2, Estimate of Cost, Engineer’s Report