CC Resolution 2019-024 L&L AD 89-1 Diagram & Assessment
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING
THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2019/2020 LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1 PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
WHEREAS, maintenance of landscape improvements in roadways and
drainage facilities is a very important service in our community.
Landscaping, if well maintained, provides beautification and enhancement to
the surroundings, along with a positive effect on property values; and
WHEREAS, the annual assessments generated by the existing 1972
Act City of La Quinta Landscaping and Lighting District will fund the cost of
providing installation, servicing, maintenance, and operation of landscaping,
lighting and appurtenant facilities within the City of La Quinta that are
exempt under provisions of Proposition 218 voted in by the California
residents during the November 1996 election; and
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2019, the City Council adopted the following
resolutions:
Resolution No. 2019-017, approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report for
Fiscal Year 2017/2018 in connection with Landscape and Lighting
Assessment District 89-1.
Resolution No. 2019-018, declaring intention to levy annual assessments
for construction, maintenance, and servicing landscape and lighting
improvements within the boundaries of the territory included in the
City-wide Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 89-1, and giving
notice thereof; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution
confirming the diagram and assessments for Fiscal Year 2019/2020
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 89-1 was published in
The Desert Sun newspaper on June 6, 2019.
Resolution No. 2019-024
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 89-1
Adopted: June 18, 2019
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Chapter 3 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
1972, the City Council directed the City Engineer to prepare and file an
annual report for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.
SECTION 2. The City Engineer filed an annual report on June 4, 2019, and
the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect
Assessments within Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 89-1 for
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 and set a Public Meeting/Hearing date of June 18,
2019 at the La Quinta City Council Chambers, 78-495 Calle Tampico,
La Quinta, California. Notice of the Public Meeting/Hearing was given in the
time and manner required by law.
SECTION 3. On June 18, 2019, a Public Meeting/Hearing for which notice was
given, was conducted at which every interested person was given an
opportunity to object to the proposed assessment in writing or orally, and
the City Council has considered each protest.
SECTION 4. On June 18, 2019, the City Council found that written protests
against the proposed assessment had not been made by owners
representing more than one-half of the area of the land to be assessed.
SECTION 5. The City Council hereby confirms the diagram and assessment as
set forth in the annual report of the Engineer of Work and hereby levies the
assessment set forth for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.
SECTION 6. The City Council authorizes and directs the City Clerk to (i)
submit certified copies of this resolution to the County of Riverside and (ii)
take such other and further actions as may be necessary and proper for the
County Assessor to place this assessment on the tax roll.