CC Resolution 2015-025RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - 025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 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 May 5, 2015, the City Council adopted the following resolutions:
• Resolution No. 2015-013, approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for Fiscal
Year 2015/2016 in connection with Landscape and Lighting Assessment District
89-1.
• Resolution No. 2015-014, 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 2015/2016 Landscape and Lighting
Assessment District 89-1 was published in The Desert Sun newspaper on May 20, 2015.
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 2015/2016.
SECTION 2. The City Engineer filed an annual report on May 5, 2015, and the City
Council adopted a Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within
Resolution No. 2015-025
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 89-1
Adopted: June 2, 2015
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Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 89-1 for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 and set a
Public Meeting/Hearing date of June 2, 2015 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 2, 2015, 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 2, 2015, 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 2015/2016.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council held on this 2nd day of June 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Franklin, Osborne, Pena, Radi, Mayor Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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LINDA EVANS, MAYOR
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2015-025
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 89-1
Adopted: June 2, 2015
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ATTEST:
SUSAN MAYSELS, CI CLERK
City of La Quinta, Cali ornia
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, CITY ATTORNEY
City of La Quinta, California