HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 08-035RESOLUTION NO. 08-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR A PROPOSED NEW OR
INCREASED ASSESSMENT FOR ZONE 05 - SANDCASTLES OF THE PALM
DESERT CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT;
COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
The City Council of the City of Palm Desert (hereafter referred to as the "City Council") does
resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and
L igitmg Act (11972, Part 2, Dizision 15 cf the Cali ornia Strais and Higineuys Cale (,,,,r,,4AL 48 zed)
Section 22500) (hereafter referred to as the "Act"), desires to initiate proceedings for a proposed
assessment increase (new maximum assessment) for " Zone 05 - Sandcastles of the
Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting District" (hereafter referred to as
"Sandcastle Zone"), and to levy and collect annual assessments to pay for the ongoing
operation, maintenance and servicing of the existing lighting improvements; new landscape
improvements, and appurtenant facilities related thereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City has retained MuniFinancial as the Engineer of Work, for the
purpose of assisting with the establishment of a proposed new maximum assessment for the
Sandcastle Zone, and to prepare and file an Engineer's Report with the City Clerk pursuant to
the provisions of Chapter 4 A nude 2 of the Act and in accordance with the California Constitution
AntideXIIID (hereafter referred to as the "Constitution").
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the district,
pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 22585 of the Act, as follows:
Section 1 The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
Section 2 The City Council hereby orders the Engineer of Work to prepare the
Engineer's Report concerning the proposed addition of new improvements and
assessment increase related thereto for the special benefit of properties within the
Sandcastle Zone of the Consolidated District; and
Section 3 The proposed improvements for the Sandcastle Zone generally include,
but are not limited to the materials, equipment, utilities, labor and incidental expenses
including administrative expenses required for the annual operation, as well as the
performance of periodic repairs, replacement and expanded maintenance activities as
needed to provide for the proper operation and functioning of the existing street light
improvements as well as the growth, health, and beauty of the landscaped areas
proposed to be maintained. The proposed improvements for the Sandcastles Zone
include:
• The existing local street lighting improvements associated with Tract 21338-1
including eleven (11) street lights located on or near Hovley Lane East; Carlotta
Drive; Easy Street; Dolmar Court; Duval Court; and Sandcastle Lane.
• The proposed addition of approximately 2,945 square feet of landscape areas that
may include shrubs, plants; trees; ground cover; irrigation system; sidewalks,
RESOLUTION NO. 08-35
fencing; monuments or other ornamental structures; and associated appurtenant
facilities associated with Tract 21338-1 including:
Approximately 1,560 square feet of irrigated landscaping on the north side
of Hovley Lane East, east of Carlotta Drive to the eastern boundary of
Tract 21338-1; and
Approximately 1,385 square feet of irrigated landscaping and trees on the
east side of Carlotta Drive, between Hovley Lane East and Easy Street.
Section 4 The territory within the Sandcastles Zone of the Consolidated District
is located in the central portion of the City, north of Hovley Lane East and generally
south of Country Club Drive and Sandcastle Lane, and west of Eldorado Drive and
Harrison Drive, and west of Carlotta Drive. The District includes the lots and parcels of
land identified as Tract 21338-1 (Sandcastles), which includes forty-one single family
residential properties. The parcels of land that comprise the Sandcastles development
are identified on the Riverside County Assessor's Parcel Maps as Book 655, Page 36:
Parcels 632-361 (001 through 039); and 632-362 (001 and 002).
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City
Council, held on this 22nd day of May, 2008, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: FINERTY, KELLY, SPIEGEL, and BENSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: FERGUSON
ATTEST:
RACHEI .i .F D. KLASSEN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
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