Item 272/2026
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Samuel Kim
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Public Works
Date: 6/23/2026
Subject: Adoption of a Resolution to confirm the annual levy of Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessment for the Downtown Assessment District. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
For the City Council to hold a public hearing and to adopt the Resolution to confirm Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessment for the Downtown Assessment District.
BACKGROUND
On June 9, 2026, City Council adopted resolution nos. 9978-26, 9979-26, 9980-26, which in general, described the proposed improvements, directed the City Engineer to prepare and file an Engineer’s Report, and stated the intention to levy and collect assessments for FY 2026- 27, setting the public hearing date for June 23, 2026.
DISCUSSION
These proceedings and the notification regarding the levying of an annual assessment have been followed in accordance to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. The remaining actions for City Council are to adopt the resolution approving the Engine er’s Report which was approved at the June 9, 2026, City Council meeting; to hold the public hearing and; after conducting the hearing, adopt the proposed resolution to levy FY 2026 -27 assessments for the Downtown Assessment District.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The FY 2026-27 assessment revenue as determined in the attached Engineer’s Report is $27,200. Estimated expenses for FY 2026-27 is $57,082. The operating deficit of $29,882 will be covered by the existing fund balance of $46,918.
Item 272/2026
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Conduct a public hearing for the proposed annual levy of assessments;
Receive the report of the City Clerk regarding protests received; and
Assuming there is no majority protest, adopt the Resolution confirming the proceedings and levying assessments against the individual parcels in the Downtown Assessment District.
By: Alexa Viramontes, Sr. Administrative Analyst
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Attachment 1: Public Hearing Resolution
2. Attachment 2: Downtown District Map