1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Deanna Fraley, PE, Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: June 2, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the City of Lomita’s Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Fees for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2026-26 approving Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
BACKGROUND
At its meeting on May 5, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-16 approving the Engineer’s Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for FY 2026- 27, declaring the intent to levy and collect assessments within Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, and set a public hearing date of June 2, 2026. On May 5, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-16 directing the Public Works Director to prepare and file the Engineer’s report for LMD No. 1 (Attachment 2).
The total estimated cost of maintaining LMD No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including the maintenance labor, water, electricity, irrigation maintenance, tree trimming, and miscellaneous clean up and repair is $46,123.18. The current assessment on the 211 properties is $55.63 per parcel, for a total of $11,737.93, leaving a $34,385.25 shortfall proposed to be funded by the City’s general fund.
The attached resolution would approve the recommended continuation of the assessment of $55.63 per parcel within LMD No. 1 for fiscal year 2026-27. The assessment will be included on the property tax bill prepared by the County of Los Angeles.
Potential for Future Increases
As mentioned above, the City has subsidized the costs to maintain this area for years, and this year the proposed assessment carries a $34,385.25 shortfall. An increase to
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. 9a
2 adequately recover LMD expenses would require the City Council to undertake the notice and protest procedures in compliance with Proposition 218. The Proposition 218 process involves, preparation of an Engineer’s Report, mailed notice and ballot to each property owner 45 days before the public hearing, and a public hearing.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funds collected within the District will be utilized to maintain the areas incorporated within the District for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The general fund would subsidize the projected shortfall.
VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 4: Quality of Life & Livability – Creating vibrant spaces and services for all ages.
OPTIONS
1) Approve recommended action.
2) Provide alternative direction.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Resolution
2. Resolution No. 2026-16 with Exhibit A Engineer’s Report Prepared by: Approved by:
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Deanna Fraley, PE Andrew Vialpando
Public Works Director City Manager