CC Resolution 2021-025 L&L AD 89-1 Diagram & AssesmentRESOLUTION NO. 2021 – 025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING
THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2021/2022 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 1, 2021, the City Council adopted the following
resolutions:
Resolution No. 2021-018, approving the Preliminary Engineer’s
Report for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 in connection with Landscape
and Lighting Assessment District 89-1;
Resolution No. 2021-019 declaring intention to levy annual
assessments for construction, maintenance, and servicing
landscape and lighting improvements within he boundaries of the
territory included in the citywide 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 2021/2022
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 89-1 was published in The
Desert Sun newspaper on June 3, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of La Quinta, California, as follows:
Resolution No. 2021-025
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 89-1 – Confirming Diagram & Annual Assessments
Adopted: June 15, 2021
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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 2021/2022.
SECTION 2. The City Engineer filed an annual report on June 1, 2021,
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 2021/2022 and set a Public Meeting/Hearing date of June 15,
2021 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 15, 2021, 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 15, 2021, 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 2021/2022.
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 15th day of June 2021, by the following
vote:
AYES: Council Members Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor
Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None