HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2026-022Resolution No. 2026-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR CONSOLIDATED PALM
DESERT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 AND PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
Whereas, the City Council, pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, part 2, division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State
of California, commencing with section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”), did, by
previous resolution, order the preparation of the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report
(hereafter referred to as the “Report”) for the district known and designated as
Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1.
(hereafter referred to as the “District”); and
Whereas, the City Council proposes to levy and collect assessments against lots
and parcels of land within the various zones of the District for fiscal year 2026/2027, to
pay the maintenance, servicing, and operation of the improvements related thereto,
pursuant to the provisions of the Act; and
Whereas, Willdan Financial Services has prepared and filed the Report with the
city clerk, pursuant to section 22623 of the Act, and the Report has been presented to
City Council and is hereby incorporated by reference; and
Whereas, the City Council has examined and reviewed the Report, as presented,
and is preliminarily satisfied with the description of the District, zones, and
improvements identified therein; each of the budget items and documents as set forth
therein; and is satisfied that the proposed assessments contained therein have been
spread in accordance with the special benefits received from the improvements,
operation, maintenance, and services to be performed within the District, as set forth in
the Report or as modified by City Council action and incorporated herein.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals.
The City Council hereby finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
SECTION 2. Intention.
The City Council hereby declares its intention to order the annual levy and
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collection of assessments within the District, over and including the land within the
District boundary and to levy and collect assessments on such land to pay for the
annual costs and expenses of the improvements and services described in section 5 of
this resolution for fiscal year 2026/2027, pursuant to the provisions of the Act.
SECTION 3. Approval.
The Report has been prepared and filed with the city clerk. The city clerk has
presented to the City Council the Report on the proposed improvements, assessments,
and levy and collection of assessments for fiscal year 2026/2027, in accordance with
chapter 1, article 4 of the Act, and is hereby approved, as required by section 22623 of
the Act, on a preliminary basis.
SECTION 4. Boundaries and Designation.
The description of the District boundary and the zones therein are outlined in the
Report and by reference is made part of this resolution. The District includes thirty -
three (33) benefit zones and sub-zones: Canyon Cove (Zone 2); Vineyards (Zone 3);
Parkview Estates (Zone 4); Cook and Country Club (Zone 5): sub -zones are Desert
Mirage, Sandcastles, and Primrose 2; Hovley Lane (Zone 6): sub -zones are Monterey
Meadows, Hovley Glen, Hovley Estates, Sonata I, Sonata II, Hovley Collection, La
Paloma I, La Paloma II, La Paloma III, Sandpiper Court, Sandpiper West, Hovley Court
West, Diamondback and Palm Court; Waring Court (Zone 7); Palm Gate (Zone 8); The
Grove (Zone 9); Portola Place (Zone 11); Palm Desert Country Club (Zone 13); K&B at
Palm Desert (Zone 14); Canyon Crest (Zone 15); and, Shepard Lane (Zone 16): sub -
zones are College View Estates I, College View Estates II, Sundance East, Sundance
West, Petunia I, and The Boulders. This District is designated as “Consolidated Palm
Desert Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1”.
SECTION 5. Description of Improvements.
Reference is hereby made to the Report for a detailed description of the
improvements. The improvements within the District include, but are not limited to, turf,
groundcover, shrubs and trees, irrigation systems, street lighting, water features, entry
monuments, drainage systems, and all appurtenant facilities and operations related
thereto.
SECTION 6. Proposed Assessment Amounts.
The proposed assessments are outlined in the Report. District Assessments are
calculated in accordance with the method of apportionment established for the District
and do not exceed the assessment rates and annual inflationary adjustment previously
authorized by City Council and approved by the property owners, in accordance with the
provisions of California State Constitution article XIII D.
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SECTION 7. Notice of Public Hearing.
The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a public hearing
concerning the District improvements and the levy of assessments, in accordance with
chapter 3 of the Act. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on these matters will
be held by the City Council on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as feasible, at Palm Desert Council Chambers, which is located at 73-510
Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. At the public hearing, all interested persons
shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and to be heard.
SECTION 8. Publication and Posting of Notice.
The City shall give notice of the time and place of the public hearing to all
property owners within the District by causing the publishing of this resolution once in
the local newspaper not less than ten (10) days before the date of the public hearing,
and by a posting a copy of this resolution on the official bulletin board customarily used
by the City Council for the posting of notices pursuant to the Act. For fiscal year
2026/2027, no new or increased assessments are proposed and a mailing of a notice
and ballot to property owners is not required.
SECTION 9. Direction to City Clerk.
The city clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of this public
hearing, as provided by law.
ADOPTED ON MAY 14, 2026.
EVAN TRUBEE
MAYOR
Attest:
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2026-022 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on May 14, 2026, by the
following vote:
AYES: HARNIK, MORENO, NESTANDE, PRADETTO, AND TRUBEE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RECUSED: NONE
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of Palm Desert, California, on ___________________.
Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
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