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future.
While the City Council would not vote on the project at the time of this administrative hearing, each Councilmember may provide comments addressing positive or negative aspects of the amendment, potential issues that should be evaluated by staff, and suggested changes that could make the amendment more acceptable, if any. The City Council’s comments should focus on the policy implications of the General Plan amendment rather than the project itself. The City Council will not vote on any aspect of the amendment or project, as the intent of the preliminary review process is informational only.
Staff will take the feedback provided by the City Council into consideration to help inform further staff analysis, possible conditions or modifications to the project, the recommendation to the Planning Commission, and ultimately the recommendation to the City Council. Staff shall provide a letter to the applicant following the administrative hearing memorializing the input and results of the hearing. The Applicant may then take that information into account in deciding whether to move forward in the process.
If an applicant does not want to go to City Council for the preliminary review and insists on a full hearing on the project merits, they shall sign an At Risk Waiver acknowledging they had the opportunity to go to the City Council on the legislative change but chose to decline. That document will become part of the entitlement package and administrative record.
After the administrative hearing, alternatively, after signing an At Risk Waiver, the application will move through the standard development review process for review by the Design Review Committee, the Planning Commission, and the City Council per our current process. If the City Council’s input is not positive, staff shall use the City Council’s feedback to problem solve with the applicant and work on a redesigned or different project. In such case, the Applicant shall be welcome to an additional review with the City Council to determine if a revised or alternative proposal might be a better solution.
This policy shall only apply to private property owners and shall not apply to any City initiated legislative changes.
Staff reports on legislative changes shall be prepared and presented only by the Planning Director, the Deputy City Manager of Community and Economic Development, the City Attorney, and the City Manager. The staff report may discuss the proposed project in general terms, but the staff recommendation will only address the General Plan amendment.
The City shall not charge a fee for the administrative hearing and will expedite scheduling a hearing date. The Planning Department shall provide the applicant at least ten (10) days written notice of the hearing date and time.
DATE: July 19, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Noah Daniels, Finance Director
Kelly Guerra, Special Districts Analyst
SUBJECT: Public Hearing of the City of Rancho Cucamonga to Consider Resolutions Confirming the Diagrams and Assessments and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for Landscape Maintenance Districts; Street Lighting Maintenance Districts; and Park and Recreation Improvement District No. PD-85 for Fiscal Year 2023/24. (RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-087, 2023-088, 2023-089) (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing to consider Resolutions to confirm the diagrams and assessments and order the levy and collection of annual assessments for Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, 2, 3B, 4-R, 6-R, 7, 8, 9, and 10 (“LMD”); Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (“SLD”); and Park and Recreation Improvement District No. PD-85 (PD-85) (collectively, the “Districts”). The Resolutions should be considered after conducting a public hearing to receive public comment.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Rancho Cucamonga oversees the management of Districts, which involves determining the assessment rates that property owners must pay. These annual assessments are included in property tax bills and contribute to the maintenance and operation of parks, landscaping, and streetlights in their communities.
To establish the assessment rates for the upcoming fiscal year, the City Council follows a process that includes several steps for the Districts:
1. The City Council initiates the creation of the Annual Engineer’s Report.
2. The City Council reviews and accepts the preliminary Annual Engineer’s Report.
3. The City Council announces its intention to levy annual assessments and sets a date and location for a public hearing.
4. The City Council conducts a public hearing and takes action to confirm the Districts and determine the assessments for the upcoming fiscal year.
On June 7, 2023, The City Council adopted resolutions ordering and approving the preparation of the preliminary Annual Engineer’s Reports for the levy of annual assessments for each District.
On that date, the City Council also adopted resolutions setting a public hearing for July 19, 2023.
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At this time, the City Council must conduct a public hearing, then after the public hearing, may consider adopting resolutions confirming the assessment levy as recommended. Once the resolutions are adopted, the Districts will be reaffirmed for the upcoming fiscal year, and the assessments will be added to the San Bernardino County tax rolls before the August deadline.
These assessments will appear separately on each parcel’s property tax bill.
The recommended rates were developed as part of the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget process, and the projected revenues for each District are reflected in the budget adopted on June 22, 2023.
ANALYSIS:
The June 7, 2023 staff report provided analysis for the Districts’ recommended Fiscal Year 2023/24 assessment rates. There have been no changes to those recommended Fiscal Year 2023/24 assessment rates or the content provided in the Annual Engineer’s Reports.
In Fiscal Year 2023/24, the following Districts will receive “General Benefit Equivalent” contributions from the City’s General Fund to ensure the provision and essential services to the community. The City Council approved these contributions by adopting the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget to support the Districts which are in structural financial deficit, meaning the Districts cannot increase assessment rates to offset rising costs. Per City policy, the amount of the General Benefit Equivalent will not exceed 11% of the adjusted total budget. • LMD 1: A contribution of $66,960.
• LMD 6-R: A contribution of $42,740.
• SLD 2: A contribution of $96,900.
• SLD 5: A contribution of $19,940.
• SLD 7: A contribution of $21,590.
• PD-85: A contribution of $112,000, allocated as $32,700 for the operations of Red Hill and Heritage Parks and $79,300 for the Red Hill Water Feature.
Additionally, the City’s General Fund will make its “General Benefit Contribution” to LMD 2 as mandated by law after voter-approved rate increases. This contribution quantifies the monetary value of a general benefit the District provides to the overall community. For Fiscal Year 2023/24, LMD 2 is budgeted to receive a General Benefit Contribution of $369,270 following a measure approved by the voters.
The table below displays a summary of the maximum assessment rate, the current assessment rate, and the recommended assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2023/24 based on the analysis performed during the budget process for the Districts.
District
Maximum
Assessment
Rate
Current
Assessment
Rate
Recommended
Assessment Rate
(FY 2023/24) Notes
LMD 1
(General City)
$92.21 $92.21 $92.21 A rate increase would require
voter approval.
LMD 2
(Victoria
Neighborhoods
Parks)
$579.73 $518.88 $544.82 Recommend a 5.0% increase
to reflect inflation costs and
planned capital improvement
projects.
LMD 3B
(Commercial
Industrial)
$352.80 $282.24 $282.24 No change is recommended.
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District
Maximum
Assessment
Rate
Current
Assessment
Rate
Recommended
Assessment Rate
(FY 2023/24) Notes
LMD 4-R
(Terra Vista
Planned
Community)
$516.80 $397.15 $417.01 Recommend a 5.0%
increase to reflect inflation
costs and planned capital
improvement projects.
LMD 6-R
(Caryn Planned
Community)
$490.21 $475.93 $490.21 Recommend a 3.0%
increase for the operating
financial gap. Note LMD 6-R
receives a subsidy from the
General Fund.
LMD 7
(North Etiwanda)
$307.05 $307.05 $307.05 A rate increase would
require voter approval.
LMD 8
(South Etiwanda)
$151.45 $151.45 $151.45 A rate increase would
require voter approval.
LMD 9
(Lower Etiwanda)
$694.36 $311.92 $311.92 No change is recommended.
LMD 10
(Rancho
Etiwanda)
$1,068.49 $804.92 $845.17 Recommend a 5.0%
increase to reflect inflation
costs and planned capital
projects.
SLD 1
(Arterials)
$17.77 $17.77 $17.77 A rate increase would
require voter approval.
SLD 2
(Local Streets)
$39.97 $39.97 $39.97 A rate increase would
require voter approval.
SLD 3
(Victoria Planned
Community)
$47.15 $47.15 $47.15 A rate increase would
require voter approval.
SLD 4
(Terra Vista
Planned
Community)
$28.96 $28.96 $28.96 A rate increase would
require voter approval.
SLD 5
(Caryn Planned
Community)
$34.60 $34.60 $34.60 A rate increase would
require voter approval.
SLD 6
(Commercial
Industrial)
$51.40 $51.40 $51.40 A rate increase would
require voter approval.
SLD 7
(North Etiwanda)
$33.32 $33.32 $33.32 A rate increase would
require voter approval.
SLD 8
(South Etiwanda)
$193.75 $30.60 $30.60 No change is recommended.
PD-85
(Red Hill and
Heritage Parks)
$31.00 $31.00 $31.00 A rate increase would require
voter approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Assessment revenues collected for each District are dedicated to its maintenance, operations, and capital improvements. The Annual Engineer’s Report outlines the estimated costs for each District. Some Districts receive additional support from the City General Fund due to legal
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requirements (General Benefit Contribution) or City policy (General Benefit Equivalent). The City Council approves these budgeted amounts during the budget approval process.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
This item addresses the City Council’s core value of intentionally embracing and anticipating the future by highlighting the City Council’s commitment to reporting assessment revenues and providing public services. It also emphasizes the City Council actively seeking and considering public input about the financial sustainability of the Districts.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Annual Engineer’s Report LMD 1
Attachment 2 – Annual Engineer’s Report LMD 2
Attachment 3 – Annual Engineer’s Report LMD 3B
Attachment 4 – Annual Engineer’s Report LMD 4-R
Attachment 5 – Annual Engineer’s Report LMD 6-R
Attachment 6 – Annual Engineer’s Report LMD 7
Attachment 7 – Annual Engineer’s Report LMD 8
Attachment 8 – Annual Engineer’s Report LMD 9
Attachment 9 – Annual Engineer’s Report LMD 10
Attachment 10 – Annual Engineer’s Report SLD 1
Attachment 11 – Annual Engineer’s Report SLD 2
Attachment 12 – Annual Engineer’s Report SLD 3
Attachment 13 – Annual Engineer’s Report SLD 4
Attachment 14 – Annual Engineer’s Report SLD 5
Attachment 15 – Annual Engineer’s Report SLD 6
Attachment 16 – Annual Engineer’s Report SLD 7
Attachment 17 – Annual Engineer’s Report SLD 8
Attachment 18 – Annual Engineer’s Report PD-85
Attachment 19 – Resolution LMDs Ordering the Levy and Collection of Special Assessment Attachment 20 – Resolution SLDs Ordering the Levy and Collection of Special Assessment Attachment 21 – Resolution PD 85 Ordering the Levy and Collection of Special Assessment
ATTACHMENT 1
Annual Engineer’s Report
Fiscal Year 2023/24
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1
(General City)
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
(GENERAL CITY)
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: 909.477.2700
Fax: 909.477.2845
CITY COUNCIL
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
Lynne B. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem
Ryan A. Hutchison, Council Member
Kristine D. Scott, Council Member
Ashley N. Stickler, Council Member
CITY STAFF
John R. Gillison, City Manager
Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager
Jason C. Welday, Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer William Wittkopf, Public Works Director
Noah Daniels, Finance Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENGINEER’S LETTER 1
INTRODUCTION 3
Reason for Assessment 3
Process for Annual Assessment 3
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 4
Description of the Boundaries of the District 4
Description of Improvements and Services 4
Map of Improvements 20
ESTIMATE OF COSTS 21
District Budget 22
Definitions of Budget Items 24
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT 25
Overview 25
General Benefit 26
Special Benefit 26
Method of Assessment Spread 27
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 28
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ANNEXATIONS 30
Assessment Roll 30
Annexations 30
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ENGINEER’S LETTER
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2023, the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga (the “City”), under the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the “1972 Act”) adopted its Resolution No. 2023-055, a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy of Annual Assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (General City) (the “District”); and WHEREAS, the Resolution Initiating Proceedings directed staff to prepare and file an Annual Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023/24 pursuant to the requirements of the 1972 Act.
The Annual Engineer’s Report presents the plans and specifications describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements to be maintained, an estimate of the costs of the maintenance, operations and servicing of the improvements for the District for the referenced fiscal year, a diagram for the District showing the area and properties proposed to be assessed, and an assessment of the estimated costs of the maintenance, operations and servicing of the improvements, assessing the net amount upon all assessable lots and/or parcels within the District in proportion to the special benefit received; and NOW THEREFORE, the following assessment is proposed to be authorized in order to pay the estimated costs of maintenance, operation and servicing of the improvements to be paid by the assessable real property within the boundaries of the District in proportion to the special benefit received. The following table summarizes the proposed assessment.
Fiscal Year
2023/24 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services 45,540$
Operations and Maintenance 1,451,470
Capital Expenditures 256,520
Transfer Out 90,000
Total Expenditures Budget 1,843,530
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 1,256,110 Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 12,220
Subtotal - Taxes 1,268,330
Other Revenues 91,430
Transfer In 249,580
Total Revenues Budget 1,609,340
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance (234,190)$
Total District EBU Count 13,621.67
Actual Assessment per EBU 92.21$
Maximum Allowable Assement per EBU 92.21$
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In making the assessments contained herein pursuant to the 1972 Act:
1. I have identified all parcels which will have a special benefit conferred upon them from the improvement described in the Special Benefit Section of this Annual Engineer’s Report (the “Specially Benefited Parcels”). For particulars as to the identification of said parcels, reference is made to the Assessment Diagram, a copy of which is included in this Annual Engineer’s Report.
2. I have evaluated the costs and expenses of the improvements upon the Specially Benefited Parcels. In making such evaluation:
a. The proportionate special benefit derived by each Specially Benefited Parcel from the improvements was determined in relationship to the entirety of the maintenance costs of the improvements;
b. No assessment has been imposed on any Specially Benefited Parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on such parcel from the improvements; and
c. Any general benefits from the improvements have been separated from the special benefits and only special benefits have been assessed.
I, the undersigned, respectfully submit the enclosed Annual Engineer’s Report and, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, I certify that the Annual Engineer’s Report and Assessment Diagram included herein have been prepared and computed in accordance with the order of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Assessment Law.
Jason C. Welday
Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer
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INTRODUCTION
Reason for Assessment
Approval of the assessment covered by this Engineer’s Report will generate the revenue necessary to:
Provide for the maintenance and servicing of the improvements described in this Engineer’s Report. Maintenance may include, but is not limited to, all of the following: the upkeep, repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement or facility such as paseos, community trails, fencing and irrigation systems, and providing for the growth, vigor and care of the trees and landscape plant materials. Servicing means the furnishing of electricity, gas or other illuminating energy for the lighting of landscape or appurtenant facilities. This shall also include material, vehicle, equipment, capital improvements and administrative costs associated with the annual administration and operation of the District.
Process for Annual Assessment
The City cannot levy and collect annual assessments within the District without complying with the procedures specified in the 1972 Act. On an annual basis, an Engineer’s Report must be prepared which contains a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.
The City Council must also adopt a resolution of intention which:
• Declares the intention of the City Council to levy and collect assessments within the District for the fiscal year stated therein.
• Generally describes the existing and proposed improvements and any substantial changes proposed to be made in existing improvements.
• Refers to the District by its distinctive designation and indicate the general location of the District.
• Refers to the Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk, for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District. • Gives notice of the time and place for public hearing by the City Council on the levy of the proposed assessment.
• States whether the assessment is proposed to increase from the previous year.
If the assessments are to be levied in the same or lesser amounts than the maximum assessment amount approved, the City Clerk shall give notice by causing the resolution of intention to be published. Any interested person may, prior to the conclusion of the public hearing, file a written protest which shall state all grounds of objection. The protest shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the property owner filing the protest. During the course or upon
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conclusion of the hearing, the City Council may order changes in any of the matters provided in the report, including the improvements, to the zones within the District, and the proposed diagram or the proposed assessment.
The City Council, upon conclusion of the public hearing, must then adopt a resolution confirming the diagram and assessment, either as originally proposed or as changed by it. The adoption of the resolution shall constitute the levy of an assessment for the fiscal year referred to in the assessment.
If the assessment to be levied exceeds the maximum assessment amount previously approved, the City must comply with the procedures specified in Article XIII D and Proposition 218. The voters in the State of California in November 1996 added Article XIII D to the California Constitution imposing, among other requirements, the necessity for the City to conduct an assessment ballot procedure to enable the owners of each property on which assessments are proposed to be enacted or increased, the opportunity to express their support for, or opposition to, the proposed assessment or increase in such assessment.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The District provides for the administration, maintenance, operations, and servicing of various improvements located within the public right-of-way and dedicated easements within the boundaries of the District.
Description of the Boundaries of the District
The District is located in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, State of California. The boundaries of the District are generally described as that area of the City which is not located within the City's planned development communities. The District is made up of various landscaped sites throughout the City. As such, the parcels within the District do not represent a distinct district area as do the other landscape maintenance districts within the City. Typically parcels have been annexed to the District as they have developed.
Reference is also made to the Assessment Diagram included in this Report.
Description of Improvements and Services
The improvements maintained by the District include the paseos, community trails, trees, landscaped sites and appurtenant facilities that are throughout the District. These improvements are located within the street right-of-ways and dedicated public easements which are within the boundaries of the District. The landscaping maintenance includes, but is not limited to, the pruning, fertilizing, mowing, weeding, pest control, removal of trash/debris, and irrigation of the trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover, and turf. Maintenance of associated improvements and facilities, such as community trails, fencing and irrigation systems, includes but is not limited to, grading and replacement of trail surfacing, trail fence repair and replacement, steel fence painting, repair and replacement, and irrigation systems control, adjustment, trouble-shooting, repair and
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replacement. Services include personnel, materials, contracting services, utilities, capital projects and all necessary costs associated with the maintenance, replacement and repair required to keep the improvements in a healthy, vigorous and satisfactory condition. In addition, it is the City's intention to continue to use cost effective materials, including the future ability to replace landscaping with drought resistant or low water use plants, in order to lower expenses of the District. The breakdown of maintained areas is as follows:
Parks: Bear Gulch Park, East and West Beryl Park, Old Town Park, Church Street Park, Golden Oaks Park, Hermosa Park, and the undeveloped Don Tiburcio Tapia Park.
Site # Descriptive Location
A-1 The north and south side of Wilson Ave from Hellman Ave to Amethyst Ave.
Ground Cover area: 22,982 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,694 square feet
A-2 The east side of Hellman Ave from 326 feet south of Pepperidge Ln to 73 feet north of Pepperidge Ln.
Ground Cover area: 5,810 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,600 square feet
A-3 The south side of 19th St from 62 feet east of Mayberry Ave to 173 feet east of Mayberry Ave.
Ground Cover area: 1,680 square feet
Hardscape area: 440 square feet
A-4 The south side of Wilson Ave from Amethyst Ave to Archibald Ave; the planters and cutouts on the west side of Archibald Ave from Wilson Ave to 105 feet south of Cottonwood Way.
Ground Cover area: 5,625 square feet
A-5 The north and south side of Diamond Ave from Klusman Ave to Diamond Ave.
Ground Cover area: 3,143 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,864 square feet
A-6 The parkway on the north side of Wilson Ave from 348 feet east of Morning Canyon Way to Alder Ridge Pl.
Ground Cover area: 5,700 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,760 square feet
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A-7 The cutouts and vines on the south side of Wilson Ave from the Alta Loma Channel to 240 feet east of Zapata Pl.
Ground Cover area: 911 square feet
A-8 The east side of Broken Star Ct from 80 feet south of Highland Ave to Highland Ave; the north side of Highland Ave from Amethyst Ave to Broken Star Ct including wood chip area north of sidewalk, the south side of Highland Ave from Broken Star Ct to Amethyst Ave; the west side of Amethyst Ave from 140 feet south of Highland Ave to 265 feet south of Highland Ave.
Ground Cover area: 6,545 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,554 square feet
Mulchscape area: 14,005 square feet
A-9 The south side of Highland Ave from Hellman Ave to Broken Star Ct.
Ground Cover area: 7,865 square feet
A-10 The south side of 19th St from 170 feet west of Pilgrim Ct to 167 feet east of Pilgrim Ct.
Ground Cover area: 1,808 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,084 square feet
A-11 The east side of Amethyst Ave from Lemon Ave to 230 feet north of Apricot Ave.
Ground Cover area: 2,115 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,438 square feet
A-12 The west side of Sapphire St from 710 feet north of Hillside Rd to Hillside Rd.
Ground Cover area: 4,500 square feet
A-13 The south side of Victoria St from 110 feet west of London Ave to Ramona Ave.
Ground Cover area: 2,705 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,480 square feet
A-14 The west side of Archibald Ave from 273 feet north of La Gloria Dr to Lemon Ave; the La Gloria Dr median from Archibald Ave to Jadeite Ave; the north and south side of La Gloria Dr from Archibald Ave to 53 feet east of Jadeite Ave; the north side of Lemon Ave from Archibald Ave to 55 feet east of Klusman Ave.
Ground Cover area: 12,880 square feet
Hardscape area: 12,030 square feet
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A-15 The planters and cutouts on the east side of Archibald Ave from 610 feet south of Cottonwood Way to Wilson Ave; the south side of Wilson Ave from Archibald Ave to Alta Loma Channel.
Ground Cover area: 2,110 square feet
A-16 The cutouts and planters on the east side of Archibald Ave from Banyan St to 190 feet north of Sunflower St.
Ground Cover area: 1,580 square feet
A-17 The cutouts and planters on the west side of Archibald Ave from 225 feet south of Wilson Ave to Banyan St.
Ground Cover area: 2,362 square feet
A-18 The cutouts and planters on the north side of Banyan St from Jadeite Ave to 410 feet west of Jadeite Ave.
Ground Cover area: 216 square feet
A-19 The cutouts and planters on the east side of Amethyst Ave from 192 feet south of Sunflower St to Manzanita Dr.
Ground Cover area: 4,325 square feet
A-20 The west side of Archibald Ave from 210 feet north of La Colina Dr to 230 feet south of Almond St; the south side of La Colina Dr from Archibald Ave to Jadeite Ave.
Ground Cover area: 17,120 square feet
A-21 The planter adjacent to the equestrian trail from Riverwood Pl to Raspberry Pl north of the County flood retention basin that is west of Chaffey College.
Ground Cover area: 22,832 square feet
A-22 The west side of Haven Ave from Carrari St to Vista Grove St.
Ground Cover area: 4,572 square feet
A-23 The west side of Haven Ave from 434 feet north of Manzanita Dr to 258 feet south of Manzanita Dr.
Ground Cover area: 54,258 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,581 square feet
A-24 The south side of 19th St from 286 feet east of Amethyst Ave to 166 feet west of Klusman Ave.
Ground Cover area: 5,904 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,938 square feet
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A-25 The equestrian trail and planters on the east side of Hermosa Ave from 421 feet south of Whispering Forest Dr to Sun Valley Dr.
Ground Cover area: 17,529 square feet
A-26 The west side of Haven Ave from 630 feet north of Wilson Ave to Wilson Ave; the parkway on the north side of Wilson Ave from Haven Ave to Mayberry Ave; the parkway on the east side of Mayberry Ave from Wilson Ave to 382 feet north of Poplar St, and the east and west side of Cartilla Ave from Wilson Ave to Poplar St.
Ground Cover area: 10,243 square feet
Mulchscape area: 25,297 square feet
A-27 The north side of 19th St from Mayberry Ave to 93 feet east of Castle Gate Pl.
Ground Cover area: 5,145 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,870 square feet
A-28 The east side of Hermosa Ave from 360 feet south of Manzanita Dr to Manzanita Dr, and the south side of Manzanita Dr from Hermosa Ave to Raspberry Pl.
Ground Cover area: 7,421 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,712 square feet
A-29 The south side of Wilson Ave from 240 feet west of Timbermist Pl to Hermosa Ave; the west side of Hermosa Ave from Wilson Ave to 213 feet south of Oakgrove Dr.
Ground Cover area: 11,184 square feet
A-30 Site was removed from contract and water service cancelled January 1, 2017.
A-31 The south side of Lemon Ave from London Ave to Calle Hermoso.
Ground Cover area: 4,404 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,800 square feet
A-32 The north side of Lemon Ave from the Alta Loma Channel to London Ave; the east side of London Ave from Lemon Ave to Cypress Ct.
Ground Cover area: 4,463 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,375 square feet
A-33 The parkway on the east side of London Ave from 158 feet north of Banyan St to 310 feet north of Banyan St.
Ground Cover area: 1,029 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,160 square feet
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A-34 The south side of Alta Loma Dr from Mayberry Ave to Revere Ave.
Ground Cover area: 2,772 square feet
A-35 The west side of Hermosa Ave from Lemon Ave to 125 feet north of Highland Ave, the parkway on the south side of Lemon Ave from 621 feet west of Hermosa Ave to Hermosa Ave.
Ground Cover area: 10,494 square feet
Hardscape area: 9,207 square feet
Mulchscape area: 2,370 square feet
A-36 The south side of Lemon Ave from 385 feet west of Mayberry Ave to Cartilla Ave.
Ground Cover area: 4,850 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,915 square feet
A-37 The south side of Hillside Rd north and south of the equestrian trail from Beryl St to 203 feet east of Eastwood Ave.
Ground Cover area: 4,900 square feet
A-38 The median in the 9200 block of Monte Vista St.
Ground Cover area: 500 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,380 square feet
A-39 The south side of Almond St from Henry St to Sapphire St. The west side of Sapphire St from Almond St to 255 feet south of Bella Vista Dr.
Ground Cover area: 6,926 square feet
A-40 The parkway on the east side of Jasper St from Hunter Dr to Highland Ave. The parkway on the south side of Highland Ave from Jasper St to Carnelian St. The west side of Carnelian St from Highland Ave to 210 feet south of Highland Ave.
Ground Cover area: 14,858 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,040 square feet
A-41 The west side of Sapphire St from 236 feet north of Thoroughbred St to Banyan St.
Ground Cover area: 1,784 square feet
Hardscape area: 812 square feet
A-42 The parkway on the west side of Beryl St from 132 feet north of Sunflower St to Banyan St.
Ground Cover area: 4,735 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,772 square feet
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A-43 The north side of Base Line Rd from Topaz St to the Cucamonga Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 4,563 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,890 square feet
A-44 The cutouts on the west side of Sapphire St from Banyan St to Marble Ave.
Ground Cover area: 7,300 square feet
A-45 The mainline for this site was connected to A-46 on September 8, 1999.
A-46 The south side of Banyan St from Northstar Pl to Zircon Ave.
Ground Cover area: 7,448 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,890 square feet
A-47 The cutouts and vines on the north side of Banyan St from 180 feet east of Zircon Ave to 186 feet west of Vineyard Ave.
Ground Cover area: 1,300 square feet
A-48 The parkway on the west side of Beryl St from 452 feet north of Cielito St; 158 feet south of Cielito St and the easement between 9063 and 9073 Cielito St from Cielito St to 170 feet south of Cielito St.
Ground Cover area: 6,916 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,440 square feet
A-49 The east side of Carnelian St from 662 feet south of Banyan St to Banyan St; the south side of Banyan St from Carnelian St to Northstar Pl.
Ground Cover area: 5,906 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,972 square feet
A-50 The north side of Almond St from Sapphire St to Crestview Pl; the east and west side of Skyline Rd from Almond St to 595 feet north of Almond St.
Ground Cover area: 17,600 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,680 square feet
A-51 The planter adjacent to the equestrian trail; from Haven Ave to Riverwood Pl, north of County flood retention basin, west of Chaffey College. The west side of Haven Ave from 400 feet north of Amber Ln to 270 feet south of Amber Ln, and the north and south side of Amber Ln from Haven Ave to San Felipe Ct.
Ground Cover area: 37,977 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,458 square feet
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A-52 The east side of Riverwood Pl, from 188 feet south of Charwood Ct to 193 feet north of Charwood Ct.
Ground Cover area: 2,750 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,698 square feet
A-53 The west side of Jasper St from Hunter Dr to Highland Ave. The south side of Highland from Jasper St to 308 feet west of Sard St. The east and west side of Sard St from Highland Ave to Hunter Dr.
Ground Cover area: 7,445 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,740 square feet
A-54 The west side of Beryl St from 233 feet north of Mignonette St to Mignonette St.
Ground Cover area: 2,637 square feet
Hardscape area: 932 square feet
A-55 The north side of 19th St from Cartilla Ave to Mayberry Ave. The east side of Mayberry Ave from 19th St to Heather St.
Ground Cover area: 8,410 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,060 square feet
A-56 The east side of Beryl St from 410 feet north of Wilson Ave to Wilson Ave. The north side of Wilson Ave from Beryl St to 731 feet west of Buckthorn Ave. The south side of Wilson Ave from Buckthorn Ave to Beryl St.
Ground Cover area: 19,708 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,436 square feet
A-57 The east side of Hermosa Ave from 115 feet north of Coca St to 451 feet north of Coca St. The trail north of water retention basin from Hermosa Ave to 619 feet east of Hermosa Ave.
Ground Cover area: 9,406 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,794 square feet
A-58 The west side of Haven Ave from 510 feet south of Victoria St to 1005 feet south of Victoria St.
Ground Cover area: 7,301 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,790 square feet
A-59 The east side of Archibald Ave from 820 feet south of Lemon Ave to 448 feet south of Lemon Ave and continues from 275 feet south of Lemon Ave to 185 south of Lemon Ave.
Ground Cover area: 4,777 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,041 square feet
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A-60 The south side of Lemon Ave from 290 feet east of Archibald Ave to London Ave. The west side of London Ave from Lemon Ave to Orange St.
Ground Cover area: 2,569 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,122 square feet
A-61 The north side of Carrari St from London Ave to Archibald Ave.
Ground Cover area: 25,152 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,698 square feet
A-62 The east side of Archibald Ave from Carrari St to 505 feet north of Meadowood Dr.
Ground Cover area: 8,626 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,824 square feet
A-63 The south side of Almond St from Carriage Rd to Almond St.
Ground Cover area: 3,342 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,600 square feet
A-64 The east side of Beryl St from Cottonwood Way to Wilson Ave. The south side of Wilson Ave from Beryl St to 437 feet east of Beryl St. The north side of Wilson Ave from Cousins Pl to 474 feet east of Cousins Pl.
Ground Cover area: 11,973 square feet
Hardscape area: 9,949 square feet
A-65 The east side of Archibald Ave from La Gloria Dr to 328 feet north of La Gloria Dr.
Ground Cover area: 2,279 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,411 square feet
A-66 The east side of Hermosa Ave from Waterford Ln to 500 feet north of Waterford Ln.
Ground Cover area: 4,695 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,947 square feet
A-67 The south side of 19th St from 220 feet east of Sapphire St to Via Serena.
Ground Cover area: 3,208 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,158 square feet
A-68 The west side of Haven Ave from Hillside Rd to 783 feet south of Hillside Rd.
Ground Cover area: 3,492 square feet
A-69 The north side of Hillside Rd from 27 feet west of Mayberry Ave to 191 feet west of Mayberry Ave.
Ground Cover area: 1,002 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,605 square feet
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A-70 The south side of 19th St from 365 feet west of Amethyst Ave to Amethyst Ave. The west side of Amethyst Ave from 19th to Hedges Dr.
Ground Cover area: 6,435 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,015 square feet
A-71 The west side of Archibald Ave from Hillside Rd to Wilson Ave. The north side of Wilson Ave, south of the trail fence area from Archibald Ave to 467 feet west of Archibald Ave.
Ground Cover area: 9,265 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,609 square feet
A-72 The south side of Banyan St from 420 feet west of Archibald Ave to Archibald Ave. The west side of Archibald Ave from Banyan St to 389 feet south of Banyan St.
Ground Cover area: 10,270 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,673 square feet
A-73 The west side of Beryl St from 300 feet north of San Simeon Dr to 130 feet north of San Simeon Dr.
Ground Cover area: 1,200 square feet
Hardscape area: 600 square feet
A-74 The south side of Highland Ave from Beryl St to Hellman Ave.
Ground Cover area: 11,603 square feet
A-75 The south side of Highland Ave from Amethyst Ave to 612 feet east of Archibald Ave.
Ground Cover area: 106,409 square feet
Hardscape area: 60,608 square feet
A-76 The west side of Archibald Ave from 635 feet north of Hillside Rd to Hillside Rd. The north side of Hillside Rd from Archibald Ave to 770 feet west of Archibald Ave.
Ground Cover area: 8,859 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,389 square feet
A-77 The east side of Carnelian St from Brilliant Ln to Wilson Ave including the irrigation cut- outs along trail. The south side of Wilson Ave from Carnelian St to 745 feet east of Arabian Dr. The irrigation cut-outs on the north side of Wilson Ave from Carnelian St to 775 feet east of Arabian Dr.
Ground Cover area: 5,101 square feet
Hardscape area: 11,322 square feet
B-1 The median on Blue Gum Dr from Etiwanda Ave to Blue Gum Dr.
Ground Cover area: 5,100 square feet
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B-2 The north side of Highland Ave from the Deer Creek Channel to San Benito Ave. The north side of 19th St from San Benito Ave to Palm Dr. The west and east side of Alameda Ave from 19th St to Ring Ave. The east side of Palm Dr from 19th St to Ring Ave.
Ground Cover area: 47,397 square feet
Hardscape area: 26,285 square feet
B-3 The paseo from Sutter Ct to Deer Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 294 square feet
Hardscape area: 400 square feet
B-4 The north side of Banyan St from Deer Creek Channel to 355 feet west of Fredericksburg Ave.
Ground Cover area: 9,200 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,834 square feet
B-5 The north side of Lemon Ave from Semillion Pl to 188 feet west of Terracina Ave.
Ground Cover area: 14,472 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,894 square feet
B-6 The north side of Lemon Ave from Barsac Pl to Semillion Pl.
Ground Cover area: 15,784 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,780 square feet
B-7 The south side of Banyan St from Cabernet Pl to 414 feet east of Cabernet Pl.
Ground Cover area: 18,814 square feet
B-8 The south side of Banyan St from Callaway Pl to Muscat Pl.
Ground Cover area: 10,505 square feet
B-9 The east side of Haven Ave from Banyan St to 240 feet north of Banyan St. The north side of Banyan St from Haven Ave to Merlot Ct.
Ground Cover area: 24,975 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,356 square feet
B-10 The east side of Haven Ave from 400 feet south of Banyan St to Banyan St. The south side of Banyan St from Haven Ave to Callaway Pl.
Ground Cover area: 14,548 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,348 square feet
B-11 The south side of Banyan St from Muscat Pl to Cabernet Pl.
Ground Cover area: 33,282 square feet
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B-12 The north side of Lemon Ave from Barsac Pl to 135 feet east of Valinda Ave.
Ground Cover area: 13,464 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,098 square feet
B-13 The south side of 19th St from Inyo Pl to 585 feet east of San Benito Ave. The parkways on the east and west side of San Benito Ave from 19th St to San Mateo Pl. The east side of Inyo Pl from 19th St to paseo south of 19th St and the paseo running east from Inyo Pl to Sonora Ave.
Ground Cover area: 20,950 square feet
Hardscape area: 14,192 square feet
B-14 The paseo from San Benito Ave and Sonora Ave to the Deer Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 2,000 square feet
Hardscape area: 540 square feet
B-15 The paseo from Stanislaus Pl and La Vine St to the Deer Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 1,040 square feet
Hardscape area: 428 square feet
B-16 The paseo from Inyo Pl to Mendocino Pl.
Ground Cover area: 225 square feet
Hardscape area: 184 square feet
B-17 The paseo from Yuba Ct to Deer Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 918 square feet
Hardscape area: 420 square feet
B-18 The south side of Wilson Ave from 377 feet west of Canistel Ave to 1032 feet east of Canistel Ave.
Ground Cover area: 6,762 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,454 square feet
B-19 The east side of Haven Ave from the Southern Pacific Railroad to 341 feet south of Victoria St.
Ground Cover area: 6,415 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,865 square feet
B-20 The east side of Haven Ave from 341 feet south of Victoria St to Victoria St; the south side of Victoria St from Haven Ave to 237 feet east of Mango St.
Ground Cover area: 16,900 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,767 square feet
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B-21 The south side of 19th St from Valinda Ave to Inyo Pl.
Ground Cover area: 3,900 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,700 square feet
B-22 The south side of Lemon Ave south of the sidewalk from 188 feet west of Terracina Ave to 284 feet north of Marbella Dr. The parkway on the south side of Lemon Ave from 188 feet west of Terracina Ave to 517 feet north of Marbella Dr. The turf in the parkway at the end of the cul-de-sac on Sonterra Ct. The parkway on the north side of Lemon Ave from 188 feet west of Terracina Ave to 526 feet south of Terracina Ave. The north side of Lemon Ave north of the sidewalk from 188 feet west of Terracina Ave to 562 feet south of Terracina Ave. The turf in the parkway at the end of the cul-de-sac at Serena Pl.
Ground Cover area: 17,688 square feet
Turf area: 6,390 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,928 square feet
B-23 The parkway on the east side of Lemon Ave from 129 feet south of Marbella Dr to 526 feet south of Terracina Ave. The slope on the east side of Lemon Ave east of the sidewalk from 129 feet south of Marbella Dr to 562 feet south of Terracina Ave. The west side of Lemon Ave west of the sidewalk from 284 feet north of Marbella Dr to 129 feet south of Marbella Dr. The parkway on the west side of Lemon Ave from 517 feet north of Marbella Dr to 129 feet south of Marbella Dr.
Ground Cover area: 22,531 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,468 square feet
B-24 The south side of Highland Ave from 327 feet west of Deer Creek Channel to Deer Creek Channel. The paseo from Los Osos Way to Deer Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 4,946 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,099 square feet
B-25 The south side of Banyan St from 152 feet west of Cantabria Ave to 930 feet east of Cantabria Ave.
Ground Cover area: 16,693 square feet
B-26 The north side of Wilson Ave from 590 feet west of High Meadow Pl to 187 feet east of High Meadow Pl.
Ground Cover area: 4,628 square feet
Hardscape area: 390 square feet
B-27 The east side of Haven Ave from 467 feet north of 19th St to 650 feet north of 19th St.
Ground Cover area: 3,483 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,235 square feet
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C-1 The north side of 26th St from Andover Pl to Hermosa Ave. The east side of Hermosa Ave from 26th St to 331 feet north of Concord Dr.
Ground Cover area: 22,227 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,532 square feet
C-2 The entry monument on the northeast and northwest corners of 4th St and Archibald Ave.
Ground Cover area: 6,337 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,998 square feet
C-3 The south side of Base Line Rd from Ramona Ave to 128 feet east of Cambridge Ave.
Ground Cover area: 17,262 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,865 square feet
C-4 The south side of Base Line Rd from 440 feet west of Ramona Ave to Ramona Ave.
Ground Cover area: 6,198 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,200 square feet
C-5 The south side of Base Line Rd from 340 feet west of Center Ave to 103 feet east of Center Ave.
Ground Cover area: 8,850 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,215 square feet
C-6 The south side of Base Line Rd from Ivy Ln to 105 feet west of Marine Ave.
Ground Cover area: 8,080 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,475 square feet
C-7 The parkway on the north side of Church St from 142 feet east of Teak Way to 230 feet west of Teak Way.
Ground Cover area: 1,813 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,650 square feet
C-8 The west side of Hermosa Ave from 524 feet north of Palo Alto St to 142 feet south of Palo Alto St.
Ground Cover area: 2,650 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,996 square feet
C-9 The parkway on the west side of Hermosa Ave from 163 feet north of Ironwood St to 145 feet south of Ironwood St.
Ground Cover area: 1,500 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,848 square feet
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C-10 The entry monument parkway on the south side of Base Line Rd from the western city limit to Alta Cuesta Dr.
Ground Cover area: 9,756 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,380 square feet
C-11 The parkway on the east side of Beryl St from Alder St to 135 feet north of Culpepper St.
Ground Cover area: 3,400 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,600 square feet
C-12 The parkway on the east side of Hellman Ave from Tryon St to 665 feet north of Tryon St.
Ground Cover area: 8,280 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,325 square feet
C-13 The parkway on the west side of Hellman Ave from 500 feet north of Church St to Church St.
Ground Cover area: 2,416 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,000 square feet
C-14 The east side of Archibald Ave from 196 feet north of Palo Alto St to 530 feet north of Palo Alto St.
Ground Cover area: 4,262 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,374 square feet
C-15 The north side of San Bernardino Rd from Summerlin Pl to 225 feet west of Summerlin Pl.
Ground Cover area: 1,660 square feet
Hardscape area: 710 square feet
C-16 The south side of Base Line Rd from 286 feet west of Hermosa Ave to Hermosa Ave.
The raised planter on the southwest corner of Base Line Rd and Hermosa Ave.
Ground Cover area: 4,190 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,320 square feet
C-17 The east side of Hellman Ave from 775 feet south of 6th St to 6th St. The south side of 6th St from Hellman Ave to Golden Oak Rd. The west side of Golden Oak Rd from 6th St to Foxbrook Dr.
Ground Cover area: 9,058 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,387 square feet
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D-1 The east side of Rochester Ave from Church St to Base Line Rd.
Ground Cover area: 27,920 square feet
Hardscape area: 17,301 square feet
D-2 The east side of Rochester Ave from 146 feet south of Chervil St to Church St.
Ground Cover area: 21,858 square feet
Hardscape area: 13,263 square feet
D-3 The south side of Base Line Rd from Rochester Ave to 600 feet east of Rochester Ave.
Ground Cover area: 2,180 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,121 square feet
D-4 The north and south sides of Church St from Rochester Ave to 150 feet east of Hyssop Dr.
Ground Cover area: 6,340 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,887 square feet
D-5 The landscape along the Edison corridor from Arrow Rt. To Foothill Blvd.
Ground Cover area: 23,392 square feet
H-9 The Haven Ave median from the 210 freeway to Alta Loma Dr.
Ground Cover area: 2,207 square feet
H-10 The Haven Ave median from entrance of Haven Village to Amber Ln.
Ground Cover area: 6,968 square feet
Converted 5,131 square feet of turf to ground cover effective April 1, 2013. Area listed is the 50% maintained by LMD 1. An equal amount is maintained by General Fund as of March 25, 2013
H-11 The Haven Ave median from Amber Ln to Olive Way.
Ground Cover area: 5,026 square feet
Converted 3,475 square feet of turf to ground cover effective April 1, 2013. Area listed is the 50% maintained by LMD 1. An equal amount is maintained by General Fund as of March 25, 2013
H-12 The Haven Ave median from Olive Way to 712 feet north of Wilson Ave.
Ground Cover area: 6,734 square feet
Converted 3,933 square feet of turf to ground cover effective April 1, 2013. Area listed is the 50% maintained by LMD 1. An equal amount is maintained by General Fund as of March 25, 2013
H-13 The Haven Ave median from 19th St to the 210 freeway.
Ground Cover area: 12,514 square feet
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FH-18 The Foothill Blvd median from East Ave to 453 feet east of Cornwall Ct.
Ground Cover area: 5,450 square feet
I-1-5 The Andover Pl playground on the southwest corner of Andover Pl and Bedford Dr.
Ground Cover area: 1,506 square feet
Turf area: 1,070 square feet
Hardscape area: 640 square feet
Parks, ground cover, shrubs and turf areas that make up parkways, median islands and paseos are maintained under contract by a private landscape maintenance company.
Map of Improvements
The following page shows the map of landscaping improvements, including irrigation sites and community trails, to be maintained using District funds.
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ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The estimated costs of administration, maintenance, operations, and servicing the improvements as described in the Plans and Specifications are summarized below. Each year, as part of the District levy calculation process, the costs and expenses are reviewed and the annual costs are projected for the following fiscal year.
District Budget
Personnel Services:
Regular Salaries 20,030$
Part-time Salaries 11,940
Fringe Benefits 13,570
Subtotal - Personnel 45,540
Operations and Maintenance:
Operations and Maintenance:
O & M/General 73,750
O & M/Facilities 2,530
Emergency Equipment and Vehicle Rental 6,300
Equipment Operations and Maintenance 3,000
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 85,580
Contract Services:
Contract Services/General 679,120
Contract Services/Facilities 8,150
Contract Vehicle Maintenance/Repair 2,000
Tree Maintenance 132,670
Subtotal - Contract Services 821,940
Utilities:
Telephone Utilities 2,160
Water Utilities 380,530
Electric Utilities 43,170
Subtotal - Utilities 425,860
Assessment Administration 43,290
Admin./General Overhead 74,140
Other Expenses 660
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 1,451,470
Capital Expenditures:
Captial Outlay - Equipment 32,000
Captial Outlay - Improvements Other Than Building 174,520 Captial Project 50,000
Subtotal - Capital Expenditures 256,520
Transfer Out:
Transfer Out - LMD #1 Capital Reserve Fund 90,000
Total Expenditures Budget 1,843,530$
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Fiscal Year
2023/24 Budget
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 1,256,110$ Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 12,220
Subtotal - Taxes 1,268,330
Other Revenues:
Interest Earnings 37,610
Other Rental/Lease Income 31,560
Park Maintenance Fees 2,050
Sports Field User Group Rentals 110
Sports Lighting Fees 20,000
Other Revenue 100
Subtotal - Other Revenues: 91,430
Transfer In:
Transfer In - General Fund 66,960
Transfer In - LMD #1 Operating Fund 90,000
Transfer In - CFD Empire Lakes 92,620
Transfer In - 8999 -
Subtotal - Transfer In: 249,580
Total Revenues Budget 1,609,340
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance (234,190)$
Total Gross Estimated Assessments 1,256,106.10$
Total District EBU Count 13,621.67
Actual Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2023/24 92.21$
Maximum Allowable Assement per EBU - Fiscal Year 2023/24 92.21$ The maximum allowable assessment per Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU) listed in the District budget above, is the amount which was approved in 1996/97 and subsequent District annexations. Each year, prior to the assessments being placed on the tax roll, the City will review the budget and determine the amount needed to maintain the improvements for the upcoming fiscal year. The actual assessment per EBU will be based on the estimated costs of maintenance, available fund balance and maximum allowable assessment with the goal of maintaining the improvements in a satisfactory and healthy condition. The actual assessment amount may be lower than the maximum allowable assessment; however, it may not exceed the maximum unless the increase is approved by the property owners in accordance with Proposition 218.
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. Beginning with Fiscal Year 2016/17 the City will maintain a Capital Reserve Fund to be used for deferred maintenance and pending capital projects. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
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Operating Capital Total
Reserve Reserve Reserve
Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2023 $1,026,534 $440,228 1,466,762$ Contribution to/(Use of) Reserve - Fiscal Year 2023/24 (60,660) (173,530) (234,190) Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2024 $965,874 $266,698 1,232,572$ Definitions of Budget Items
The following definitions describe the costs and expenses included in the District Budget:
Personnel Services: This item includes the costs attributed to the salaries of all full-time and part-time employees dedicated to maintenance of the District improvements. Additionally, this includes benefits available to City employees.
Operations and Maintenance: This item includes the costs of City staff to perform maintenance duties within the boundaries of the District.
Contract Services: This item includes the contract costs of a landscape maintenance company responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the District improvements.
Utilities: This item includes the costs to furnish electricity, water, and telephone services, as required, for the operation and maintenance of the sprinklers and irrigation controllers in the District.
Assessment Administration: This item includes the cost of all particular departments and staff of the City, as well as consultants, for providing the administration, coordination and management of District services, operations, and incidental expenses related to the District. This item also includes creation of an annual Engineer's Report, resolutions and placing the assessment amounts onto the County tax roll each year, along with responding to any public inquiries and future Proposition 218 balloting proceedings.
General Overhead: This item includes the costs of all central services departments of the City for providing the coordination of District services, inspections, annual bid management, responding to public concerns, public education, accounting, auditing and procedural matters associated with the District. This item also includes an allocation for general City staff time for administrative functions and systems that provide for a functional and operational District within the City's administrative structure.
Capital Outlay: This item includes new improvements to further enhance the level and quality of service provided within the boundaries of the District. This may include new monuments, irrigation systems, and other large improvements.
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Other Revenues: This includes other revenues that are not levied through the annual assessments that support the District operations. These other revenues may include: interest earnings, other rental/lease income (cell site tower leases), Park Maintenance Fees, Sports Field User Group Rentals, and parking permits (Metrolink Station paid parking).
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Overview
Pursuant to the 1972 Act and Article XIII D, all parcels that have a special benefit conferred upon them as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements and services shall be identified, and the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entire costs of the maintenance and operation of improvements.
The 1972 Act, permits the establishment of assessment districts for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping improvements.
Section 22573 of the 1972 Act requires that maintenance assessments must be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This Section states:
The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.
The determination of whether or not a lot or parcel will benefit from the improvements shall be made pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 commencing with Section 5000) [of the Streets and Highways Code, State of California].
Section 22547 of the 1972 Act also permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if "by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement." Article XIII D, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property. Article XIII D also provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways.
The net amount to be assessed may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels. Proposition 218, approved by
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the voters in November 1996, requires the City to separate general benefit from special benefit, where only special benefit is assessed.
General Benefit
Section 4 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution provides that once a local agency which proposes to impose assessments on property has identified those parcels that will have special benefits conferred upon them and upon which an assessment will be imposed, the local agency must next "separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred," and only the special benefits can be included in the amount of the assessments imposed.
In this District, the improvements being financed consists of the maintenance of local improvements located within the boundaries of the District and include paseos, street trees, landscaped areas, Parks - Bear Gulch Park, East and West Beryl Park, Old Town Park, Church Street Park, Golden Oaks Park, Hermosa Park, and the undeveloped Don Tiburcio Tapia Park and appurtenant facilities that are located throughout the General City and were installed to create a common landscape theme and neighborhood identity for parcels within the District. The improvements are situated within the public rights-of-way of the internal local street network within the General City which provides ingress and egress for parcels within the District to access the City’s system of arterial streets. City residents and traffic from parcels not within the District do not use the internal local street network or paseos except for the express purpose of accessing properties located within the District, and therefore do not benefit from the improvements. Only parcels which are within the District and proximate to the improvements and within the District are being assessed. Accordingly, there is a direct physical and visual nexus between each parcel being assessed and the improvements to be funded by the assessment that does not exist for parcels outside of the District boundary and that is particular and distinct from that shared by the public at large. Under these circumstances, all of the benefits conferred are direct and local in nature, and provide a benefit to only those parcels located within the boundaries of the District.
Based upon this, it has been determined that there is no quantifiable general benefit to the surrounding community and the public in general from the maintenance of the improvements within the boundaries of the District, and therefore no portion of the project costs should be attributed to general benefit.
Special Benefit
The maintenance and servicing of the improvements within the District (which are described in the Description of Improvements and Services Section of this report) are for the benefit of the properties within the District and, as such, confer a special and direct benefit to parcels within the District by:
• improving the livability, appearance, and desirability for properties within the boundaries of the District, and
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• ensuring that improvements do not reach a state of deterioration or disrepair so as to be materially detrimental to properties within the District, and • providing beautification, shade and overall enhancement to properties within the District.
The above mentioned items affect the assessed property in a way that is particular and distinct from their effect on other parcels and that real property in general and the public at large do not share. They contribute to a specific enhancement of the properties within the District. Since these improvements, including the community trails, were installed and are maintained specifically for the properties within the District, only properties within the District receive a special benefit and are assessed for said maintenance.
Method of Assessment Spread
Each of the parcels within the District is deemed to receive special benefit from the improvements.
Each parcel that has a special benefit conferred upon it as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements is identified and the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel is determined in relationship to the entire costs of the maintenance and operation of the improvements.
When the District was formed, Article XIII D and Proposition 218 had not yet been passed. Upon the passage of Article XIII D and the subsequent passage of the Proposition Omnibus Implementation Act, new rules were put into place. Due to the changes in legal requirements, as property annexed to the District after the passage of the Assessment Law, the description of the method of assessment became more refined; however, the assessment per parcel has remained the same since Fiscal Year 1996/97. Further, no parcel included in the District formation or annexations prior to when the language was refined are now being levied differently than they were at the time the District was formed or the parcels were annexed.
To assess special benefit appropriately, it is necessary to relate the different type of parcel improvements to each other. The EBU method of apportionment uses the single-family home as the basic unit of assessment.
A single-family home equals one EBU. Every other land-use is converted to EBUs based on an assessment formula that equates to the property's specific development status, type of development (land-use), and size of the property, as compared to a single-family home. The following table provides the weighting factors applied to various land-use types, as assigned by County use code, to determine each parcel's EBU assignment.
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Land-Use Equivalent Dwelling Units
Property Type (County Use Code) EBU Value Multiplier
Single Family Residential 1.00 Parcel
Multi-Family Residential 0.50 Unit
Non-Residential 2.00 Acre
The use of the latest County Assessor's Secured Roll shall be the basis for the Property Type determination and units/acreage assignments, unless better data is available to the City. In addition, if any parcel within the District is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, the Property Type and EBU assignment shall be based on the correct parcel number and/or new parcel number(s) County use code and subsequent property information. If a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the EBU assignment and assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels will be recalculated rather than spread the proportionate share of the original assessment.
The following table summarizes the Fiscal Year 2023/24 maximum allowable assessment rates for the District:
Maximum
Allowable
Assessment
Rate per EBU
Actual
Assessment
Rate per EBU
Total
Units/Acres Total EBUs
Single Family Residential $92.21 $92.21 8,413.00 8,413.00 Multi-Family Residential 92.21 92.21 10,382.00 5,191.00 Non-Residential 92.21 92.21 8.83 17.67
The total amount of maintenance and incidental costs for maintaining the landscaping and community trail improvements is assessed to the individual parcels of real property within the District in proportion to the special benefit received by such parcels of real property. The proposed individual assessments are shown on the assessment roll in this report.
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
An Assessment Diagram for the District is shown on the following page. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the San Bernardino County Assessor Office, at the time this report was prepared, and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Engineer's Report.
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ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ANNEXATIONS
Assessment Roll
The assessment roll is a listing of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24 apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the last equalized roll of the Assessor of the County of San Bernardino.
The following table summarizes the Fiscal Year 2023/24 actual assessments for the District:
Property Type (County Use Code)
Actual
Assessment
Rate Per EBU
Total Units/
Acres Total EBUs Total Assessment
Single-family Residential $92.21 8,413.00 8,413.00 $775,762.73 Multi-family Residential 92.21 10,382.00 5,191.00 478,714.02 Non-residential 92.21 8.83 17.67 1,629.35
Total 18,803.83 13,621.67 $1,256,106.10
A copy of the full assessment roll is available for review in the City Clerk's office.
Annexations
The following annexations are effective for Fiscal Year 2023/24:
APN
Annexation
Date Project
Total Units /
Acres Total EBUs Type
1090-251-29 02/22/22 PMT2021-03992 1.00 1.00 Single-Family Res 0209-361-09 08/03/22 PMT2021-05731 1.00 1.00 Single-Family Res 0202-061-32 11/02/22 SUBTT20353 6.00 6.00 Single-Family Res 0202-981-19 11/16/22 DRC2020-00157 1.00 1.00 Single-Family Res 0207-361-17 12/07/22 DRC2021-00464 1.00 1.00 Single-Family Res 0209-101-10 12/07/22 PMT2022-02202 1.00 1.00 Single-Family Res
ATTACHMENT 2
Annual Engineer’s Report
Fiscal Year 2023/24
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2
(Victoria Neighborhood Parks)
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2
(Victoria Neighborhood Parks)
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: 909.477.2700
Fax: 909.477.2845
CITY COUNCIL
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
Lynne B. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem
Ryan A. Hutchison, Council Member
Kristine D. Scott, Council Member
Ashley N. Stickler, Council Member
CITY STAFF
John R. Gillison, City Manager
Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager
Jason C. Welday, Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer William Wittkopf, Public Works Director
Noah Daniels, Finance Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENGINEER’S LETTER 1
INTRODUCTION 3
Reason for Assessment 3
Process for Annual Assessment 3
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 4
Description of the Boundaries of the District 4
Description of Improvements and Services 4
Map of Improvements 22
ESTIMATE OF COSTS 24
District Budget 24
Definitions of Budget Items 26
BENEFITS FROM IMPROVEMENTS AND QUANTIFICATION 27
Benefits from Improvements 27
Quantification of Benefit 29
Sidewalks and Community Trails 30
Street Landscaping 32
Neighborhood Parks 37
Collective General Benefit 39
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT 39
Overview 39
Apportioning of Special Benefit 40
Rate per Benefit Unit 47
Method of Assessment Spread 47
Applying the Method of Assessment Spread 47
Proposed Maximum Assessment Rates 50
Cost of Living Inflator 50
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 51
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ANNEXATIONS 53
Assessment Roll 53
Annexations 53
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ENGINEER’S LETTER
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2023, the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga (the “City”), under the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the “1972 Act”) adopted its Resolution No. 2023-055, a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy of Annual Assessments Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 (Victoria Neighborhood Parks) (hereafter, referred to as the “District”); and
WHEREAS, the Resolution Initiating Proceedings directed staff to prepare and file an Annual Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023/24 pursuant to the requirements of the 1972 Act.
The Annual Engineer’s Report presents the plans and specifications describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements to be maintained, an estimate of the costs of the maintenance, operations and servicing of the improvements for the District for the referenced fiscal year, a diagram for the District showing the area and properties proposed to be assessed, and an assessment of the estimated costs of the maintenance, operations and servicing of the improvements, assessing the net amount upon all assessable lots and/or parcels within the District in proportion to the special benefit received; and NOW THEREFORE, the following assessment is proposed to be authorized in order to pay the estimated costs of maintenance, operation and servicing of the improvements to be paid by the assessable real property within the boundaries of the District in proportion to the special benefit received. The following table summarizes the proposed assessment.
Fiscal Year
2023/24 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services 1,029,570$
Operations and Maintenance 3,711,850
Capital Expenditures 1,708,000
Total Expenditures Budget 6,449,420
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 4,038,580 Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 27,410
Subtotal - Taxes 4,065,990
Other Revenues 59,860
Transfer In 619,270
Total Revenues Budget 4,745,120
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance (1,704,300)$
Total District EBU Count 81,554.33
Actual Assessment per EBU 49.53$
Maximum Allowable Assement per EBU 52.71$
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In making the assessments contained herein pursuant to the 1972 Act:
1. I have identified all parcels which will have a special benefit conferred upon them from the improvement described in the Special Benefit Section of this Annual Engineer’s Report (the “Specially Benefited Parcels”). For particulars as to the identification of said parcels, reference is made to the Assessment Diagram, a copy of which is included in this Annual Engineer’s Report.
2. I have evaluated the costs and expenses of the improvements upon the Specially Benefited Parcels. In making such evaluation:
a. The proportionate special benefit derived by each Specially Benefited Parcel from the improvements was determined in relationship to the entirety of the maintenance costs of the improvements;
b. No assessment has been imposed on any Specially Benefited Parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on such parcel from the improvements; and
c. Any general benefits from the improvements have been separated from the special benefits and only special benefits have been assessed.
I, the undersigned, respectfully submit the enclosed Annual Engineer’s Report and, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, I certify that the Annual Engineer’s Report and Assessment Diagram included herein have been prepared and computed in accordance with the order of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Assessment Law.
Jason C. Welday
Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer
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INTRODUCTION
Reason for Assessment
Approval of the assessment covered by this Engineer’s Report will generate the revenue necessary to:
Provide for the maintenance and servicing of the improvements described in this Engineer’s Report. Maintenance may include but is not limited to, all of the following: the upkeep, repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement or facility such as paseos, community trails, fencing and irrigation systems, and providing for the growth, vigor and care of the trees and landscape plant materials. Servicing means the furnishing of electricity, gas or other illuminating energy for the lighting of landscape or appurtenant facilities. This shall also include material, vehicle, equipment, capital improvements and administrative costs associated with the annual administration and operation of the District.
Process for Annual Assessment
The City cannot levy and collect annual assessments within the District without complying with the procedures specified in the 1972 Act. On an annual basis, an Engineer’s Report must be prepared which contains a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.
The City Council must also adopt a resolution of intention which:
• Declares the intention of the City Council to levy and collect assessments within the District for the fiscal year stated therein.
• Generally describes the existing and proposed improvements and any substantial changes proposed to be made in existing improvements.
• Refers to the District by its distinctive designation and indicate the general location of the District.
• Refers to the Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk, for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.
• Gives notice of the time and place for public hearing by the City Council on the levy of the proposed assessment.
• States whether the assessment is proposed to increase from the previous year.
If the assessments are to be levied in the same or lesser amounts than the maximum assessment amount approved, the City Clerk shall give notice by causing the resolution of intention to be published. Any interested person may, prior to the conclusion of the public
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hearing, file a written protest which shall state all grounds of objection. The protest shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the property owner filing the protest.
During the course or upon conclusion of the hearing, the City Council may order changes in any of the matters provided in the report, including the improvements, to the zones within the District, and the proposed diagram or the proposed assessment.
The City Council, upon conclusion of the public hearing must then adopt a resolution confirming the diagram and assessment, either as originally proposed or as changed by it. The adoption of the resolution shall constitute the levy of an assessment for the fiscal year referred to in the assessment.
If the assessment to be levied exceeds the maximum assessment amount previously approved, the City must comply with the procedures specified in Article XIII D and Proposition 218. The voters in the State of California in November 1996 added Article XIII D to the California Constitution imposing, among other requirements, the necessity for the City to conduct an assessment ballot procedure to enable the owners of each property on which assessments are proposed to be enacted or increased, the opportunity to express their support for, or opposition to the proposed assessment or increase in such assessment.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The District provides for the administration, maintenance, operations, and servicing of various improvements located within the public right-of-way and dedicated easements within the boundaries of the District.
Description of the Boundaries of the District
The District is located in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, State of California. The boundaries of the District are generally described as that area located south of the 210 Freeway, west of Etiwanda Ave, southwest of the I-15 Freeway, and east of Haven Ave, also known as the Victoria Neighborhood Parks and Landscape Maintenance District, and are more particularly in the diagram of the District included herein.
Reference is also made to the Assessment Diagram included in this Report.
Description of Improvements and Services
The improvements located in and serviced and maintained by the District generally include: the landscaping and associated landscape lighting and irrigation systems installed along the roadways, medians, and community trails; sidewalks; and six neighborhood parks that are of direct and special benefit to the parcels within the District. These improvements are located within the public right-of-ways and dedicated public easements which are within the boundaries of the District. The landscaping maintenance includes, but is not limited to, pruning, fertilizing, mowing, weeding, pest control, removal of trash/debris/graffiti, and irrigation of the trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover, and turf. Maintenance of associated improvements, including the
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parks and irrigation systems, includes but is not limited to, the upkeep, repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of the improvement or facility; grading and replacement of trail surfacing; trail fence repair and replacement; and irrigation systems control, adjustment, repair and replacement. Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of landscaping, the furnishing of electricity, gas or other illuminating energy for the lighting of landscaping or appurtenant facilities. This shall also include materials, vehicles, equipment, capital improvements and administrative costs associated with the annual administration and operation of the District. Services include personnel, materials, contracting services, utilities, and all necessary costs associated with the maintenance, replacement and repair required to keep the improvements in a healthy, vigorous and satisfactory condition. In addition, it is the City’s intention to continue to use cost effective materials, including the future ability to replace landscaping with drought resistant or low water use plants, in order to lower expenses of the District. The breakdown of maintained areas is as follows:
Parks: Ellena Park, Kenyon Park, Victoria Arbors Park, Victoria Groves Park, Vintage Park, and Windrows Park
Site # Descriptive Location
2-1 The west side of Arbor Ln from the traffic circle to Church St. The Arbor Ln median from Church St to the traffic circle. The east side of Arbor Ln from Long Meadow Dr to Church St. The paseo from the west side of Arbor Ln to Day Creek Blvd. The paseo from the west side of Arbor Ln to Saintsbury Pl. The north side of Winery Dr from Arbor Ln to 214 feet west of Arbor Ln. The south side of Long Meadow Dr from Freestone Ct to Duck Creek Pl.
Ground Cover area: 93,639 square feet
Hardscape area: 59,041 square feet
2-2 The northwest corner of Day Creek Blvd and Church St. The north side of Church St from Day Creek Blvd to 1,152 feet west of Hess Pl. The paseo from the north side of Church St to Dry Creek Dr. The paseo from the north side of Church St to Pineridge Pl. The west side of Hess Pl from the north side of Church St to Dry Creek Dr. The south side of Church St from 145 feet east of Hyssop Dr to 896 feet east of Hyssop Dr.
Ground Cover area: 24,018 square feet
Hardscape area: 26,617 square feet
2-3 The west side of Day Creek Blvd from 250 feet north of Appellation Dr to Church St.
The east side of Day Creek Blvd from Church St to Madrigal Pl. The Day Creek Blvd median from Church St to Base Line Rd. The south side of Madrigal Pl from Day Creek Blvd to Round Hill Pl.
Ground Cover area: 35,420 square feet
Hardscape area: 42,671 square feet
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2-4 Victoria Park Ln from Base Line Rd to the east entrance of Victoria Arbor Park. The southwest corner of Victoria Park Ln and Base Line Rd. The southeast corner of Victoria Park Ln to 445 feet east of Victoria Park Ln.
Ground Cover area: 36,482 square feet
Turf area: 3,874 square feet
Hardscape area: 32,927 square feet
2-5 The east and west side of Victoria Park Ln and the medians from Mosaic Dr to Church St.
Ground Cover area: 56,358 square feet
Hardscape area: 20,390 square feet
2-6 The north side of Church St from Arbor Ln to Day Creek Blvd. The northwest corner of Church St and Arbor Ln. The paseo from the north side of Church St to Wilson Creek Dr.
Ground Cover area: 21,616 square feet
Hardscape area: 15,159 square feet
2-7 The north side of Church St from Victoria Park Ln to Arbor Ln. The northwest corner of Victoria Park Ln and Church St. The paseo from the north side of Church St to Elk Cove Ct. The paseo from the north side of Church St to Freestone Ct. The northeast corner of Arbor Ln and Church St.
Ground Cover area: 16,609 square feet
Hardscape area: 13,730 square feet
2-8 The paseo from the west side of Etiwanda Ave to Silver Rose Ct. The north side of Church St from Etiwanda Ave to Victoria Park Ln. The east side of Iron Horse Pl from Church St to Wild Horse Pl. The paseo from the north side of Church St to Cloudy Bay Ct. The medians from Iron Horse Pl to Etiwanda Ave.
Ground Cover area: 35,122 square feet
Hardscape area: 28,473 square feet
2-9 The landscaped slope behind existing landscape of site 2-5 on the west side of Victoria Park Ln from 475 feet north of Long Meadow Dr to Long Meadow Dr. The landscape slope and curb adjacent parkway from Victoria Park Ln to 685 feet west of Victoria Park Ln.
Ground Cover area: 26,213 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,617 square feet
VW-1 Base Line Rd median from Victoria Park Ln to 830 feet west of Victoria Park Ln.
Ground Cover area: 4,514 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,474 square feet
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VW-2 The north side of Base Line Rd 300 feet east and 200 feet west of Swanson Pl. The east and west sides of Swanson Pl from Base Line Rd to Province St. The paseo from the intersection of Swanson Pl and Province St to Atwood St with outlet to Dunmore Pl. The paseo from Atwood St to the Southern Pacific Railroad. The north side of Saratoga St from Powell Pl to Dunmore Pl. The paseo from Saratoga St to Etiwanda Ave. The south side of Atwood St from Victoria Park Ln to Travis Pl. The north side of Atwood St from Walcott Pl to Victoria Park Ln.
Ground Cover area: 18,753 square feet
Turf area: 73,931 square feet
Hardscape area: 22,615 square feet
VW-3 The Victoria Park Ln median and the west and east side parkways from Base Line Rd to the entrance to Victoria Village.
Ground Cover area: 27,090 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,214 square feet
VW-4 The Victoria Park Ln median and the west and east side parkways from Victoria Village entrance to Atwood St.
Ground Cover area: 40,937 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,428 square feet
VW-5 The Victoria Park Ln median and the west side and east side parkways from Atwood St to the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Ground Cover area: 49,513 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,467 square feet
VW-6 The paseo running north from 12732 Farrington St to the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Ground Cover area: 285 square feet
Hardscape area: 679 square feet
VW-7 The paseo running north from 12840 Farrington St to the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Ground Cover area: 266 square feet
Hardscape area: 552 square feet
VW-8 The Victoria Park Ln median and the west side parkway from the Southern Pacific Railroad to South Victoria Windrows Loop. The Victoria Park Ln east side parkway from the Southern Pacific Railroad to Zinnia Ct.
Ground Cover area: 40,548 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,150 square feet
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VW-9 The Victoria Park Ln east side parkway from Barberry St to North Victoria Windrows Loop at Windrows Park.
Ground Cover area:
Turf area:
40,004 square feet
11,779 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,720 square feet
VW-10 The west side of Victoria Park Ln from South Victoria Windrows Loop to Dahlia Ct.
The Victoria Park Ln median from Zinnia Ct to Dahlia Ct. The east side of Victoria Park Ln from North Victoria Windrows Loop at Windrows Park to Dahlia Ct.
Ground Cover area: 50,620 square feet
Turf area: 11,878 square feet
Hardscape area: 11,400 square feet
VW-11 The east side parkway on South Victoria Windrows Loop from Silktassel Dr to Victoria Park Ln. The parkway on the south side of Victoria Park Ln from the intersection of South Victoria Windrows Loop and North Victoria Windrows Loop to Dahlia Ct. The Victoria Park Ln median from the intersection of North and South Victoria Windrows Loop to Dahlia Ct. The parkway on the north side of Victoria Windrows Loop from the intersection of North and South Victoria Windrows Loop to Dahlia Ct.
Ground Cover area: 27,053 square feet
Turf area: 20,216 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,988 square feet
VW-12 The Victoria Park Ln median from the intersection of North and South Victoria Windrows Loop to 390 feet east of Day Creek Blvd. The parkway on the north side of Victoria Park Ln from the intersection of North and South Victoria Windrows Loop to 390 feet east of Day Creek Blvd. The parkway on the west side of North Victoria Windrows Loop from Silverberry St to Victoria Park Ln. The parkway on the south side of Silverberry St from 390 feet east of Day Creek Blvd to North Victoria Windrows Loop.
Ground Cover area: 166,249 square feet
Turf area: 21,603 square feet
Hardscape area: 12,868 square feet
VW-13 The parkway on the south side of Victoria Park Ln from 390 feet east of Day Creek Blvd to South Victoria Windrows Loop. The west side of South Victoria Windrows Loop from Victoria Park Ln to Snapdragon St.
Ground Cover area: 20,068 square feet
Turf area: 16,476 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,200 square feet
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VW-14 The parkway on the west side of South Victoria Windrows Loop from Snapdragon St to Victoria Park Ln. The parkway on the north and south side of Sugar Gum St from South Victoria Windrows Loop to 390 feet east of Day Creek Blvd. The parkways on the east and west sides of Basswood Pl from Sugar Gum St to Blazing Star Ct. The parkway on the north side of South Victoria Windrows Loop from Victoria Park Ln to Silktassel Dr.
Ground Cover area: 21,466 square feet
Turf area: 10,335 square feet
Hardscape area: 27,560 square feet
VW-15 The parkway on the north side of Bougainvillea Way from Peach Pl to North Victoria Windrows Loop. The parkway on the east side of North Victoria Windrows Loop from Bougainvillea Way to Citrus Pl. The parkway on the north side of North Victoria Windrows Loop from Locus Ave and following that curb line to Silverberry St. The parkway on the north side of Silverberry St from North Victoria Windrows Loop 390 feet east of Day Creek Blvd. The paseo from North Victoria Windrows Loop at Silverberry St to Nasturtium Dr. The paseo from North Victoria Windrows Loop at Locus Ave to Pistache St and continuing to Bougainvillea Way.
Ground Cover area: 45,929 square feet
Turf area: 12,207 square feet
Hardscape area: 23,630 square feet
VW-16 The south side of Highland Ave from 455 feet east of Day Creek Blvd to 534 feet east of Locus Ave. The east and west side of Locus Ave from Highland Ave to North Victoria Windrows Loop. The parkway on the south side of North Victoria Windrows Loop from Citrus Pl east to Bougainvillea Way. The parkway on the north side of North Victoria Windrows Loop from Twinspur Pl to Locus Ave.
Ground Cover area: 26,577 square feet
Turf area: 23,922 square feet
Hardscape area: 19,203 square feet
VW-17 This site was modified and added to VW-16 on January 5, 1999.
VW-18 The south side of Highland Ave from 12583 Highland Ave to Rockrose Ave.
Ground Cover area: 2,800 square feet
Turf area: 8,515 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,325 square feet
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VW-19 The north side of North Victoria Windrows Loop from Rosemary Ct to Rockrose Ave.
The east side of Rockrose Ave from North Victoria Windrows Loop to Highland Ave.
The south side of Highland Ave from Rockrose Ave to Etiwanda Ave. The horse trail from Highland Ave and Etiwanda Ave to the Fire Station.
Ground Cover area: 21,027 square feet
Turf area: 32,266 square feet
Hardscape area: 11,298 square feet
VW-20 The parkway on the south side of North Victoria Windrows Loop from Victoria Park Ln to Plum Way. The parkway on the west side of North Victoria Windrows Loop from Plum Way to Rosemary Ct. The paseo from Tipu Pl east to the open field.
Note: The area in front of Windrows Park is watered by the VW-20 water meter, but it is maintained by City crews.
Ground Cover area: 2,110 square feet
Turf area: 16,411 square feet
Hardscape area: 9,132 square feet
VW-21 The east side of North Victoria Windrows Loop from Rosemary Ct to the trail south of Kalmia St. The trail and paseo from North Victoria Windrows Loop south of Kalmia St to Etiwanda Ave and north to the Fire Station. The south side of Basil St from North Victoria Windrows Loop to Santolina Pl.
Ground Cover area: 49,187 square feet
Turf area: 36,461 square feet
Hardscape area: 19,600 square feet
Mulchscape: 21,071 square feet
VW-22 The paseo from North Victoria Windrows Loop at Rockrose Ave to the northeast corner of Windrows Park and from that corner to Plum Way.
Ground Cover area: 13,689 square feet
Turf area: 19,953 square feet
Hardscape area: 9,489 square feet
VW-23 The west side of Rockrose Ave from Highland Ave to North Victoria Windrows Loop.
The parkway on the north side of North Victoria Windrows Loop from Rockrose Ave to Twinspur Pl. The parkway on the south side of North Victoria Windrows Loop from Bougainvillea Way to Rosemary Ct.
Ground Cover area: 18,299 square feet
Turf area: 3,452 square feet
Hardscape area: 10,352 square feet
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VW-24 The Metropolitan Water District easement from Jasmine Ct and Ironbark Dr to Sweetgum Dr.
Ground Cover area: 475 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,730 square feet
VW-25 The north side of Base Line Rd from 384 feet west of Wanona Pl to Etiwanda Ave.
The west side of Etiwanda Ave from Base Line Rd to Craig Dr. The Base Line Rd median from Swanson Pl to Etiwanda Ave.
Ground Cover area: 20,934 square feet
Turf area: 3,079 square feet
Hardscape area: 12,799 square feet
VW-26 The paseo from Grape Pl to 630 feet west of Grape Pl.
Ground Cover area: 7,021 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,548 square feet
VW-27 The south side of Base Line Rd from 251 feet west of Swanson Pl to Etiwanda Ave.
The Base Line Rd median from Victoria Park Ln to Swanson Pl.
Ground Cover area: 18,816 square feet
Hardscape area: 17,233 square feet
VG-1 The turf and ground cover on the south side of Highland Ave from the Deer Creek Channel to Fairmont Way. The turf and ground cover from Highland Ave on the west side of Fairmont Way to Victoria Park Ln. The ground cover on the north side of Victoria Park Ln south of the horse trail from 475 feet east of Milliken Ave to Fairmont Way. The turf on the north side of Victoria Park Ln from 275 feet east of Milliken Ave to Fairmont Way. The turf in the parkway on the east side of Fairmont Way from Victoria Park Ln to Highland Ave.
Ground Cover area: 21,573 square feet
Turf area: 47,604 square feet
Hardscape area: 17,300 square feet
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VG-2 The turf on the east side of York Pl from Delaware St to Fairmont Way. The ground cover on the south side of Fairmont Way from York Pl and continuing on that curb line to Victoria Park Ln. The turf and ground cover on the south side of Victoria Park Ln west of Milliken Ave from Fairmont Way to Milliken Ave. The parkway on the west side of Milliken Ave from Victoria Park Ln to Fairmont Way. The Milliken Ave median from Fairmont Way to Victoria Park Ln. The turf on the north side of Victoria Park Ln from 273 feet west of Milliken Ave to Milliken Ave. The ground cover on the north side of Victoria Park Ln south of the horse trail from 468 feet west of Milliken Ave to Milliken Ave.
Ground Cover area: 53,416 square feet
Turf area: 49,587 square feet
Hardscape area: 20,173 square feet
VG-3 The turf and ground cover north of the sidewalk on the north side of Fairmont Way from Nova Ct continuing on that curb line to York Pl and the turf south of the sidewalk on the north side of Fairmont Way from Armstrong Pl continuing on that curb line to York Pl. The ground cover on the west side of York Pl from Fairmont Way to Delaware St and the ground cover on the east side of York Pl. The turf and ground cover on the west side of Fairmont Way from Emerson St continuing along that curb line to Armstrong Pl. The turf and ground cover on the east and west sides of Biola Pl.
Ground Cover area: 57,189 square feet
Turf area: 38,343 square feet
Hardscape area: 26,848 square feet
VG-4 The turf and ground cover on the south side of Fairmont Way from Armstrong Pl to Milliken Ave. The turf and ground cover on the west side of Milliken Ave from Fairmont Way to the Southern Pacific Railroad. The Milliken Ave median from Fairmont Way to the Southern Pacific Railroad. The ground cover on the north side of the Southern Pacific Railroad from Deer Creek Channel to Rochester Ave including the paseo to Baylor St. The ground cover on the north side of Fairmont Way from Milliken Ave to Nova Ct. The turf on the north side of Fairmont Way from Milliken Ave to Armstrong Pl.
Ground Cover area: 202,163 square feet
Turf area: 19,751 square feet
Hardscape area: 12,278 square feet
VG-5 The paseo from Biola Pl to Amarillo St to Delaware St at York Pl.
Ground Cover area: 12,448 square feet
Turf area: 44,896 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,992 square feet
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VG-6 The paseo beginning at the northeast corner of Victoria Groves Park and Fairmont Way and extending to the Deer Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 73,442 square feet
Turf area: 74,778 square feet
Hardscape area: 16,629 square feet
VG-7 The paseo that begins on the south side of Donnelly St at Fairmont Way and continues to the Deer Creek Channel including the southward extension on the west side of Albright Pl from Donnelly St to Pacific and the paseo from Pacific to Charleston St.
Ground Cover area: 43,427 square feet
Turf area: 51,765 square feet
Hardscape area: 15,806 square feet
VG-8 The ground cover on the west side of Milliken Ave from 566 feet north of Victoria Park Ln to Victoria Park Ln. The ground cover and turf north of the horse trail on Victoria Park Ln from Milliken Ave to Fairmont Way. The ground cover on the east side of Fairmont Way from Victoria Park Ln to 156 feet north of Victoria Park Ln.
Ground Cover area: 21,614 square feet
Turf area: 8,614 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,281 square feet
VG-9 The ground cover on the east side of Fairmont Way from 156 feet north of Victoria Park Ln to Kenyon Way. The ground cover on the south side of Kenyon Way from Fairmont Way to 197 feet east of Fairmont Way. The turf on the south side of Kenyon Way from Fairmont Way to 316 feet east of Fairmont Way. The turf and ground cover on the south side of Baltimore Dr from Fairmont Way to Baltimore Ct.
The turf and ground cover on the north side of Baltimore Dr from Fairmont Way to Vanderbilt Pl. The turf and ground cover on the east side of Vanderbilt Pl from Baltimore Dr to Brown Dr. The paseo from Vanderbilt Pl and Brown Dr to Kenyon Way.
Ground Cover area: 48,481 square feet
Turf area: 11,357 square feet
Hardscape area: 13,542 square feet
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VG-10 The ground cover on the south side of Kenyon Way from 197 feet east of Fairmont Way to Milliken Ave. The turf on the south side of Kenyon Way from 316 feet east of Fairmont Way to Milliken Ave. The ground cover on the west side of Milliken Ave from Kenyon Way to 566 feet north of Victoria Park Ln. The turf and ground cover on the west side of Capitol Pl from Brown Dr to Bethany Dr. The paseo from Capitol Pl and Brown Dr to Kenyon Way.
Ground cover area: 34,241 square feet
Turf area: 11,031 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,320 square feet
VG-11 The east and west side parkways and median of Milliken Ave from Base Line Rd to the Southern Pacific Railroad. The north side of Base Line Rd from 542 feet east of Milliken Ave to Milliken Ave.
Ground Cover area: 31,367 square feet
Turf area: 17,264 square feet
Hardscape area: 25,524 square feet
VG-12 The turf and ground cover on the south side of Fairmont Way from the southeast corner of Milliken Ave and Fairmont Way along the curb line to Victoria Park Ln. The turf and ground over on the west side of Fairmont Way from the southwest corner of Victoria Park Ln and Fairmont Way (located east of Milliken Ave) and continuing along the curb line to Milliken Ave. The turf on the east side of Milliken Ave from the Southern Pacific Railroad to 730 feet south of Victoria Park Ln. The ground cover on the east side of Milliken Ave from the Southern Pacific Railroad to 766 feet south of Victoria Park Ln.
Ground Cover area: 53,068 square feet
Turf area: 36,431 square feet
Hardscape area: 27,004 square feet
VG-13 The paseos from Victoria Park Ln to Verona Dr, Verona Dr to Napoli Dr, and Genova Rd to Tivoli Pl.
Ground Cover area: 17,993 square feet
Turf area: 16,344 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,376 square feet
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VG-14 The Base Line Rd median from Milliken Ave to Ellena East. The turf and ground cover on the north side of Base Line Rd from Ellena East to Ellena West. The turf and ground cover on the east side of Ellena West from Base Line Rd and following the curb line to Kenyon Way. The north side of Ellena West from Kenyon Way to Casoli Pl. The turf and ground cover on both sides of Casoli Pl from Ellena West to Candela Dr. The turf and ground cover on both sides of Crema Pl from Ellena West to Candela Dr.
Ground Cover area: 89,456 square feet
Turf area: 62,999 square feet
Hardscape area: 44,826 square feet
VG-15 The turf and ground cover on the west side of Rochester Ave from the Southern Pacific Railroad to Base Line Rd. The turf and ground cover on the north side of Base Line Rd from Rochester Ave to Ellena East. The Base Line Rd Median from Rochester Ave to Ellena East. The turf and ground cover on the east side of Ellena East from Base Line Rd and continuing along that curb line to 275 feet north of Berra Rd. The turf and ground cover on both sides of Berra Rd from Ellena East to Comiso Way.
Ground Cover area: 58,588 square feet
Turf area: 57,306 square feet
Hardscape area: 36,014 square feet
VG-16 The paseo from Base Line Rd to Ellena West with entrances to Amelia Dr and Pavola Dr.
Ground Cover area: 9,661 square feet
Turf area: 11,529 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,804 square feet
VG-17 The paseo from Fairmont Way to the Southern Pacific Railroad. The paseo from Fabriano Pl to Martano Pl.
Ground Cover area: 35,351 square feet
Turf area: 40,291 square feet
Hardscape area: 16,394 square feet
VG-18 The paseo from Rapallo Dr to Gandino Dr and south to the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Ground Cover area: 4,281 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,308 square feet
VG-19 The paseo from Tolentino Dr to Pizolli Pl and to Tolentino Dr.
Ground Cover area: 12,555 square feet
Turf area: 17,856 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,380 square feet
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VG-20 The turf on the east side of Milliken Ave from 730 feet south of Victoria Park Ln to Victoria Park Ln. The ground cover on the east side of Milliken Ave from 766 feet south of Victoria Park Ln to Victoria Park Ln. The turf and ground cover on the south side of Victoria Park Ln from the southeast corner at Milliken Ave heading east to Fairmont Way. The turf and ground cover on the north side of Victoria Park Ln from Parma Pl to the northeast corner of Milliken Ave and Victoria Park Ln. The ground cover on the west side of Parma Pl from Victoria Park Ln to Lomello Way. The Victoria Park Ln median from Milliken Ave to Pandino Ct. The Milliken Ave median from Victoria Park Ln to 440 feet south of Kenyon Way. The parkway on the west side of Milliken Ave from 420 feet south of Kenyon Way to Victoria Park Ln.
Ground Cover area: 96,750 square feet
Turf area: 77,461 square feet
Hardscape area: 22,177 square feet
VG-21 The ground cover on the east side of Parma Pl from Victoria Park Ln to Lomello Way.
The ground cover on the north side of Victoria Park Ln from Parma Pl to 653 feet east of Kenyon Way. The turf on the north side of Victoria Park Ln from Parma Pl to 547 feet east of Kenyon Way. The turf and ground cover on the south side of Victoria Park Ln from Fairmont Way to 422 feet east of Kenyon Way. The turf and ground cover on the east and west sides of Kenyon Way from Victoria Park Ln to the Southern Pacific Railroad. The paseo from Kenyon Way to Rapallo Dr. The paseo from Kenyon Way to Bari Dr. The Victoria Park Ln median from Pandino Ct to Portofino Dr.
Ground Cover area: 85,865 square feet
Turf area: 41,994 square feet
Hardscape area: 34,478 square feet
VG-22 The ground cover on the north side of Victoria Park Ln from 653 feet east of Kenyon Way to Rochester Ave. The turf on the north side of Victoria Park Ln from 547 feet east of Kenyon Way to Rochester Ave. The Victoria Park Ln median from Portofino Dr to Rochester Ave. The turf and ground cover on the south side of Victoria Park Ln north of the sidewalk from Kenyon Way to the east side of Vintage Park. The turf and ground cover on the south side of Victoria Park Ln from the east side of Vintage Park to Rochester Ave. The turf and ground cover on the west side of Rochester Ave from Victoria Park Ln to the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Ground Cover area: 115,144 square feet
Turf area: 57,927 square feet
Hardscape area: 20,863 square feet
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VG-23 The turf and ground cover on the east side of Kenyon Way from Victoria Park Ln to 409 feet west of Grimaldi Rd. The ground cover on the south side of Portofino Dr from Kenyon Way to Bergano Pl. The turf and ground cover on the north and south side of Lark Dr from Kenyon Way to the west property line of Rancho Cucamonga High School. The ground cover on the east and west side of Matera Pl from Lark Dr to Pescara Rd. The ground cover on the north and south side of Grimaldi Rd from Kenyon Way to Brindisi Ct. The turf and ground cover on the west side of Kenyon Way from Lark Dr to Victoria Park Ln. The ground cover on the north and south side of Marcello Way from Kenyon Way to Landriano Pl. The paseo from southwest corner of Kenyon Park to Kenyon Way.
Ground Cover area: 63,733 square feet
Turf area: 82,565 square feet
Hardscape area: 39,297 square feet
VG-24 The north side of Kenyon Way from Autumn Glen Ct to Woodruff Pl. The east side of Woodruff Pl from Kenyon Way to 403 feet north of Kenyon Way.
Ground Cover area: 8,447 square feet
Turf area: 5,320 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,622 square feet
VG-25 The paseo west of Torino Rd from Kenyon Way to Highland Ave. The turf and ground cover on the south side of Highland Ave from the northwest corner of Tract 13440 to the east end of Tract 13440.
Ground Cover area: 40,800 square feet
Turf area: 24,134 square feet
Hardscape area: 14,353 square feet
VG-26 The paseo from Brindisi Ct to Messina Pl. The turf and ground cover on the north side of Brindisi Ct to the end of the cul-de-sac. The turf and ground cover on the west side of Messina Pl from the paseo to Treviso Way.
Ground Cover area: 18,905 square feet
Turf area: 1,141 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,615 square feet
VG-27 The Milliken Ave median from 440 feet south of Kenyon Way to Highland Ave. The parkway on the west side of Milliken Ave from 420 feet south of Kenyon Way.
Ground Cover area: 4,030 square feet
Turf area: 3,006 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,222 square feet
VG-28 The east side of Rochester Ave from Victoria Park Ln to Highland Ave.
Ground Cover area: 60,902 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,593 square feet
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VG-29 The north side of Kenyon Way from Milliken Ave to Fairmont Way. The groundcover on the east side of Fairmont Way, east of the sidewalk, from Kenyon Way to the 210 freeway.
Ground Cover area: 20,178 square feet
Turf area: 16,877 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,736 square feet
VG-30 The south side of Tresenda Dr from Santo Pl to Sappada Pl. The paseo from Sappada Pl to Carano Pl. The south side of Montella Dr from Carano Pl to Trivento Pl.
Ground Cover area: 6,797 square feet
Turf area: 2,462 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,860 square feet
VG-31 The east side of Brienza Pl from Larino Dr to Letini Dr. The west side of Tindari Pl from Letini Dr to Larino Dr. The greenbelt on the south side of Marconi Pl from Trivento Pl to Comiso Way. The east side of Comiso Way from Scalea Pl to Santo Pl.
Ground Cover area: 23,419 square feet
Turf area: 18,351 square feet
Hardscape area: 13,764 square feet
VG-32 The north side of Candela Dr from Terni Pl to Bettola Pl.
Ground Cover area: 20,172 square feet
Turf area: 8,190 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,292 square feet
VG-33 The paseo at the north end of Sapri Pl to the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Ground Cover area: 894 square feet
Hardscape area: 318 square feet
VG-34 The paseo at the north end of Bronte Pl to the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Ground Cover area: 894 square feet
Hardscape area: 318 square feet
VG-35 The east side of Rochester Ave from 555 feet south of Palmi Dr to Victoria Park Ln.
The south side of Victoria Park Ln and median from Rochester Ave to east side of Deer Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 53,646 square feet
Turf area: 11,150 square feet
Hardscape area: 17,555 square feet
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VG-36 The north side of Victoria Park Ln from the east side of Deer Creek Channel to Rochester Ave.
Ground Cover area: 55,780 square feet
Turf area: 10,500 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,004 square feet
VG-37 The paseo at the end of Ardmoor Ct to the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Ground Cover area: 1,350 square feet
Hardscape area: 950 square feet
VG-38 The east side of Milliken Ave from 106 feet north of Victoria Park Ln to Kenyon Way.
The north and south side of Spring Mist Dr from Milliken Ave to Summerstone Ct. The south side of Kenyon Way from Milliken Ave to Kenyon Park.
Ground Cover area: 28,051 square feet
Turf area: 4,533 square feet
Hardscape area: 12,879 square feet
VG-39 The north side of Victoria Park Ln from Kenyon Way paseo to 132 feet east of Milliken Ave. The Kenyon Way paseo from Victoria Park Ln to Fairwinds Ct. The paseo from Victoria Park Ln to the south west corner of Kenyon Park.
Ground Cover area: 55,089 square feet
Turf area: 13,120 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,676 square feet
VG-40 The south side of Highland Ave from 413 feet west of Highland Ave paseo to Highland Ave paseo. The east side of Highland Ave paseo from Highland Ave to Kenyon Way.
The north side of Kenyon Way from Highland Ave paseo to Autumn Glen Ct.
Ground Cover area: 56,553 square feet
Hardscape area: 12,314 square feet
VG-41 The west side of Rochester Ave from 294 feet south of Highland Ave to Lark Dr. The north side of Lark Dr from Rochester Ave to 1230 feet west of Rochester Ave.
Ground Cover area: 31,413 square feet
Hardscape area: 13,338 square feet
VG-42 The south side of Highland Ave from 1,314 feet west of Rochester Ave to Rochester Ave. The west side of Rochester Ave from Highland Ave to 294 feet south of Highland Ave. The north side of Highland Ave from Rochester Ave to Woodruff Pl.
Ground Cover area: 40,346 square feet
Hardscape area: 15,445 square feet
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VG-43 The north side of Victoria Park Ln and the median from Day Creek Blvd to Day Creek Channel. The east and west side of Kensington Pl from Victoria Park Ln to Stratford Dr.
Ground Cover area: 70,669 square feet
Turf area: 7,888 square feet
Hardscape area: 18,426 square feet
VG-44 The west side of Day Creek Blvd from 572 feet north of Silverberry St to Day Creek Blvd. The south side of Silverberry St from Kensington Pl to Day Creek Blvd.
Ground Cover area: 36,835 square feet
Hardscape area: 24,376 square feet
VG-45 The west side of Milliken Ave and the Milliken Ave median from the 210 freeway to Kenyon Way.
Ground Cover area: 10,658 square feet
Turf area: 610 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,589 square feet
VG-46 The Base Line Rd median from 657 feet east of Virginia Pl to Rochester Ave. The north side of Base Line Rd from 278 feet east of Virginia Pl to Rochester Ave. The paseo from the northeast corner of Rochester Ave and Base Line Rd to Huntley Dr.
The east side of Rochester Ave from Base Line Rd to 105 feet north of Shenandoah Dr.
Ground Cover area: 35,823 square feet
Hardscape area: 23,645 square feet
VG-47 The north side of Base Line Rd from 400 feet east of Day Creek Blvd to Day Creek Blvd. Base Line Rd median from Day Creek Blvd to 595 feet east of Day Creek Blvd.
Ground Cover area: 9,515 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,926 square feet
VG-48 The east side of Day Creek Blvd and median from Base Line Rd to Victoria Park Ln.
The south side of Victoria Park Ln from Day Creek Blvd to 390 feet east of Day Creek Blvd.
Ground Cover area: 50,318 square feet
Turf area: 3,234 square feet
Hardscape area: 29,217 square feet
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VG-49 The north side of Victoria Park Ln and median from 390 feet east of Day Creek Blvd to Day Creek Blvd. The east side of Day Creek Blvd from Victoria Park Ln to Highland Ave. The south side of Highland Ave from Day Creek Blvd to 440 feet east of Day Creek Blvd.
Ground Cover area: 51,459 square feet
Turf area: 3,930 square feet
Hardscape area: 32,296 square feet
VG-50 The west side of San Carmela Ct from 389 feet north of Base Line Rd to Base Line Rd. The north side of Base Line Rd from Carmela Ct to 264 feet west of Durness Pl.
Ground Cover area: 18,043 square feet
Hardscape area: 12,383 square feet
VG-51 The Paseo south of Saxon Dr to Southern Pacific Railroad.
Ground Cover area: 1,398 square feet
Hardscape area: 969 square feet
VG-52 The north side of Sugar Gum St from Milliken Ave to Kensington Pl. The south side of Sugar Gum St from Milliken Ave to 111 feet east of Suffolk Pl.
Ground Cover area: 4,362 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,325 square feet
VG-53 The south side of Victoria Park Ln from 296 feet west of Kensington Pl to Milliken Ave.
The west side of Day Creek Blvd from Victoria Park Ln to 397 feet south of Sugar Gum St.
Ground Cover area: 28,532 square feet
Turf area: 11,070 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,720 square feet
VG-54 The east side of Rochester Ave from Shenandoah Dr to the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Ground Cover area: 6,864 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,136 square feet
VG-55 The paseo north of Westhaven Pl to the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Ground Cover area: 1,775 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,575 square feet
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VG-56 The south side of Highland Ave from 1,317 feet west of Day Creek Blvd to 1,085 feet west of Day Creek Blvd including the non-irrigated slope on the south side of the sidewalk.
Ground Cover area: 5,274 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,761 square feet
VG-57 The north side of Highland Ave from Fairmont Way to the Day Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 16,157 square feet
Hardscape area: 17,405 square feet
VG-58 The south side of Kenyon Wy from the Kenyon Park paseo entrance to Lark Dr. The south side of Lark Dr. from 568 feet west of Kenyon Wy to Kenyon Wy. The paseo east of Kenyon Park from Kenyon Wy to the east/west paseo of site VG-23.
Ground Cover area: 24,072 square feet
Hardscape area: 9,807 square feet
Ground cover, shrubs and turf areas that make up parkways, median islands and paseos are maintained under contract by a private landscape maintenance company. Parks are maintained by the City's Park Maintenance Crews.
Map of Improvements
The following page shows the approximate location (for reference only – may not include all) of landscaping improvements, including irrigation sites, and parks and community trails to be maintained by the District.
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ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements as described in the Plans and Specifications are summarized below. Each year, as part of the District levy calculation process, the costs and expenses are reviewed and the annual costs are projected for the following fiscal year.
District Budget
Fiscal Year
2023/24 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services:
Regular Salaries 632,100$
Overtime Salaries 1,090
Part-time Salaries 62,900
Fringe Benefits 333,480
Subtotal - Personnel 1,029,570
Operations and Maintenance:
Operations and Maintenance:
O & M/General 90,300
Emergency Equipment and Vehicle Rental 200
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 90,500
Contract Services:
Contract Services/General 1,833,860
Tree Maintenance 284,240
Contract Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 5,000
Subtotal - Contract Services 2,123,100
Utilities:
Water Utilities 952,430
Electric Utilities 60,950
Subtotal - Utilities 1,013,380
Assessment Administration 24,760
Admin./General Overhead 373,270
Interfund Allocation 86,840
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 3,711,850
Capital Expenditures:
Captial Outlay - Equipment 8,000
Captial Outlay - Improvements Other Than Building 25,000 Captial Projects 1,675,000
Subtotal - Capital Expenditures 1,708,000
Total Expenditures Budget 6,449,420$
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Fiscal Year
2023/24 Budget
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 4,038,580$ Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 27,410
Subtotal - Taxes 4,065,990
Other Revenues:
Interest Earnings 58,900
Park Maintenance Fees 960
Subtotal - Other Revenues: 59,860
Transfer In:
Transfer In - General Fund 369,270
Transfer In - State Grants Fund 250,000
619,270
Total Revenues Budget 4,745,120
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance (1,704,300)$
Total Gross Estimated Assessments 4,038,574.53$
Total District EBU Count 81,554.33
Actual Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2023/24 49.53$
Maximum Allowable Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2023/24 52.71$ Each year, prior to the assessments being placed on the tax roll, the City will review the budget and determine the amount needed to maintain the improvements for the upcoming fiscal year.
The actual assessment per Equivalent Benefit Unit (“EBU”) will be based on the total amount of funds needed to maintain the improvements in a satisfactory and healthy condition. The actual assessment amount may be the same or lower than the maximum allowable assessment; however, it may not exceed the maximum after the application of the cost of living inflator, as defined in this report, unless the excess increase is approved by the property owners in accordance with Proposition 218.
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
Operating Reserve
Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2023 3,162,942$ Contribution to/(Use of) Reserve - Fiscal Year 2023/24 (1,704,300) Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2024 1,458,642$
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Definitions of Budget Items
The following definitions describe the costs and expenses included in the District Budget for the maintenance and servicing of the improvements:
Personnel Services: This item includes the costs attributed to the salaries of all full-time and part-time employees dedicated to maintenance of the District improvements. Additionally, this includes benefits available to City employees.
Operations and Maintenance: This item includes the costs of City staff to perform maintenance duties within the boundaries of the District.
Contract Services: This item includes the contract costs of a landscape maintenance company responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the District improvements.
Utilities: This item includes the costs to furnish electricity, water, and telephone services, as required, for the operation and maintenance of the sprinklers and irrigation controllers in the District.
Assessment Administration: This item includes the cost of all particular departments and staff of the City, as well as consultants, for providing the administration, coordination and management of District services, operations, and incidental expenses related to the District.
This item also includes creation of an annual Engineer's Report, resolutions and placing the assessment amounts onto the County tax roll each year, along with responding to any public inquiries and future Proposition 218 balloting proceedings.
General Overhead: This item includes the costs of all central services departments of the City for providing the coordination of District services, inspections, annual bid management, responding to public concerns, public education, accounting, auditing and procedural matters associated with the District. This item also includes an allocation for general City staff time for administrative functions and systems that provide for a functional and operational District within the City's administrative structure.
Capital Outlay: This item includes new improvements to further enhance the level and quality of service provided within the boundaries of the District. This may include new monuments, irrigation systems, and other large improvements.
Other Revenues: This includes other revenues that are not levied through the annual assessments that support the District operations. These other revenues may include: interest earnings, other rental/lease income (cell site tower leases), Park Maintenance Fees, Sports Field User Group Rentals, and parking permits (Metrolink Station paid parking).
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BENEFITS FROM IMPROVEMENTS AND QUANTIFICATION
Benefits from Improvements
The improvements previously defined are expected to confer certain special benefits to parcels within the District. The benefits are described below.
Sidewalks and Community Trails
People walk for a variety of reasons, whether the reason is to commute to work or school, run errands, shop, leisure activities, fitness, or some other purpose. To enhance the overall walking experience, pedestrians seek out and utilize sidewalk facilities and community trails that are in close proximity to their property and provide a safe place to walk as well as an environment that provides a certain amount of visual interest. Sidewalks and community trails serve as a critical component in the transportation network providing users access to parks and recreational areas, schools, commercial areas, and neighbors. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sidewalks provide many benefits including safety, mobility and healthier communities (FHWA, n.d). • Improved Aesthetics: A survey conducted by DMB (an Arizona based commercial developer) found that there was a strong demand for communities characterized by pedestrian access, a sense of connection, and a sense of community and diversity (Urban Land Institute, 2006). According to the Urban Land Institute report Creating Walkable Places: Compact Mixed-Use Solutions, people want their neighborhoods to provide more opportunities to walk (Urban Land Institute, 2006). A survey sponsored by the Surface Transportation Policy Project found that 55% of respondents would like to walk more, 63% would like to run errands on foot and walk to stores, and 79% would like sidewalks and other places to walk and exercise (Urban Land Institute, 2006). The continued maintenance of the inter-connecting sidewalks and community trails improves the livability and appeal for properties within the District. • Increased Safety: According to the FHWA, sidewalks reduce roadway accidents, including pedestrian/motor vehicle accidents. In addition, roadways without sidewalks are more than twice as likely to have pedestrians involved in accidents compared to sites with sidewalks on both sides of the street (FHWA, n.d.). In 2008, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) National Pedestrian Crash Report identified California as one of the states with the highest number of pedestrian deaths (NHTSA, 2008).
• Economic Activity: Uniform and well-maintained sidewalk and community trail improvements create cohesion throughout the District. This cohesion enhances both the residential and retail experience as well as encourages maximum use of building and lot area. According to Active Living Research (2010), economic benefits of walkable developments include enhanced marketability and faster sales or leases than conventional development. The National Complete Streets Coalition notes that street
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design that is inclusive of all modes of transportation, where appropriate, not only improves conditions for and access to existing businesses, but also is a proven method for attracting new development (Pugliese, 2008).
Street Landscaping
The overall appeal and safety of an area is enhanced when landscaping improvements are in place and kept in a healthy and satisfactory condition. Conversely, appeal and safety decreases when landscaping is overgrown, unsafe or destroyed by the elements or vandalism. • Improved Aesthetics: Street landscaping improvements improve the livability, commercial activity, appearance and desirability for properties within the boundaries of the District. Regular maintenance ensures that the improvements do not reach a state of deterioration or disrepair so as to be materially detrimental to properties adjacent to or in close proximity to the improvements within the District. According to the Victoria Transport Policy Institute (2011), streetscapes have a significant effect on how people view and interact with their community. With streetscapes that are safe and inviting, people are more likely to walk, which can help reduce automobile traffic, improve public health, stimulate local economic activity and attract residents to the community. • Increased Safety: Safety for pedestrians involves not only a degree of protection from vehicular accidents, but also from criminal activity. Well maintained areas mitigate crime, especially vandalism, and enhance pedestrian safety. A recent study has found that after landscape improvements were installed, there was a 46% decrease in crash rates across urban arterial and highway sites and a second study reviewed found a 5% to 20% reduction in mid-block crashes after trees and planters in urban arterial roads were put in place. In addition, there is less graffiti, vandalism, and littering in outdoor spaces with natural landscapes than in comparable plant-less spaces (Wolf, 2010). The Victoria Transport Policy Institute (2011) has found that streetscapes reduce traffic speeds, and when combined with improved pedestrian crossing conditions, can significantly reduce collisions. Furthermore, maintained sidewalks and trails increase pedestrian safety by reducing the number of trips and falls from those using the improvements.
• Economic Activity: Well-maintained street landscape improvements not only make adjacent properties appear more stable and prosperous, but can spur investment in the property. According to the FHWA, landscaped sidewalks create an inviting place for customers to shop and do business (FHWA, 2001).
Parks
Park facilities enhance the overall quality of an area and are an important component of complete and sustainable neighborhoods. Neighborhood parks offer both active and passive recreational opportunities: a place to play, exercise, spend time with neighbors, or relax. The parks within the District are developed and maintained to appeal to all age groups and interests,
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and promote a healthy community. Recreation and park facilities have proven to be a potent factor in maintaining a high standard of livability in the community. • Improved Aesthetics. The park improvements provide beautification, shade and enhancement to properties, which creates a sense of community for the parcels within the District. The overall appeal and desirability of an area is enhanced when public parks and recreational facilities are in place, improved, operable, safe, clean and maintained. Conversely, appeal and desirability decrease when park and recreational facilities are unsafe or destroyed by the elements or vandalism. According to The Trust for Public Land, Corporate CEOs say that employee quality of life is the third most important factor in locating new businesses (Harnik and Welle, n.d.). • Economic Activity: Parks attract both businesses and residents to communities.
According to The Trust for Public Land, small company owners say recreation, parks and open spaces in close proximity to properties used for business purposes are the highest priority in choosing a new location for their businesses.
As a result of the collective improvements (sidewalks, community trails, street landscaping and parks) being maintained, the overall livability for properties within the District will increase.
Livability encompasses several qualities and characteristics that are unique to a specific area.
The Victoria Transport Policy Institute (2011) expands on the concept of livability and the various benefits associated with that designation:
The livability of an area increases property desirability and business activity. Livability is largely affected by conditions in the public realm, places where people naturally interact with each other and their community, including streets, parks, transportation terminals and other public facilities. Livability also refers to the environmental and social quality of an area as perceived by employees, customers and visitors. This includes local environmental conditions, the quality of social interactions, opportunities for recreation and entertainment, aesthetics, and existence of unique cultural and environmental resources.
Quantification of Benefit
As a result of the District maintenance and servicing activities, there will be a level of general benefits to people that do not live in or intend to conduct business within the District. In order for property within the District to be assessed only for that portion of special benefits received from the District maintenance and servicing activities, general benefits provided by the ongoing maintenance and servicing of the improvements needs to be quantified. The amount of general benefit that is provided from the District maintenance activities cannot be funded via property owners’ assessments.
The District currently consists of 5,843 single family residences, 525 condominium units, 589 multi-family (apartment) units, 51.88 acres of commercial property, 4 schools, 1 Church, 1 fire
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station, and 56.54 acres of undeveloped property. Properties are classified by their land use code as shown on San Bernardino County’s latest secured roll.
Sidewalks and Community Trails
The City is comprised of many smaller communities located throughout the City. Most of the communities have parks and schools that are proximate to and serve the residents in their immediate vicinity. There are four schools in addition to the six parks within the District. Two of the four schools have school District boundaries that are only within the District. However, two of the schools include areas outside of the District as part of their school district boundaries.
The primary reason persons living outside the District would enter the District would be to access the schools. Therefore, we must consider the school district boundary areas outside of the District when analyzing the pedestrian traffic that may use the sidewalks and community trails within the District.
The Summary of Travel Trends, 2009 National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) prepared by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA, 2011) analyzed the number of person trips by various modes of transportations such as private vehicle, transit, walking or some other means of transportation. According to the Pacific Division data extracted from the 2009 NHTS database, of the annual 181,703 (in millions) total person trips, 21,252 (in millions) or 11.70% of those person trips were made by using walking as their mode of transportation (FHWA, 2011).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2010), the average household size in the City is 2.98 persons. Based on this average household size, and considering there are 6,957 residential units within the District, there are approximately 20,732 people residing within the District boundaries. There are an estimated 12,000 residential units within the school district boundaries that are not within the boundaries of the District. Based on the City’s average household size, there are approximately 35,760 persons residing outside of the District boundaries, but within the school district boundaries. The following shows the estimated number of residential units and persons within the school district boundaries and either within or outside the District boundaries:
School District Population
Estimated
Number of
Residential Units
Estimated
Number of
Persons
Within District Boundaries 6,957 20,732
Outside District Boundaries 12,000 35,760
Total Population 18,957 56,492
In order to determine the estimated total number of persons who are within close proximity to the sidewalk and trail improvements, and would utilize walking as their mode of transportation, we applied the 11.70% of person trips reported from the NHTS Pacific Division study, to the total number of persons within District and school district boundaries (56,492). There are
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approximately 6,610 people within proximity of the District that utilize walking as their mode of transportation.
Applying the 2009 NHTS walking trip percentage to the District population (20,732), we estimate that of the 6,610 persons who are within close proximity of the District and use walking as their primary mode of transportation, 2,426 people are within the District boundaries. Therefore, the total surrounding neighborhood area population, located outside of the District boundaries, but in close proximity to the sidewalk and trail improvements, who use walking as their primary mode of transportation is estimated to be 4,184 people.
School District Population
Estimated Number
of Persons
Within District Boundaries 2,426
Outside District Boundaries 4,184
Total Population – uses walking as
primary mode of transportation 6,610
In order to obtain a better picture of the overall level of general benefit provided by the sidewalk and community trail improvements, the pedestrian traffic that utilizes walking as the mode of transportation that will seek out and use sidewalks and community trails within the District’s boundaries, but live outside of the District, must be considered. The 2009 NHTS further details the purposes of the 21,252 (in millions) reported walking trips. Based on the property types within the District, people utilizing the sidewalks and community trails within the District would most likely do so for the following reasons: walking to school, day care or religious activity, social or recreational activities, and shopping or running errands.
The following details the number of walking trips, based on the 2009 NHTS study, for each of the activities that are the most likely reasons people outside of the District would use the sidewalk and community trail improvements within the District:
Trip Purpose
Number of Walking
Trips (in millions)
School/Daycare/Religious Activity 872
Shopping/Errands 5,820
Social/Recreational 2,268
Don’t know/Other 139
Total 9,099
Of the total number of walking trips reported, 9,099 (in millions) or 42.81% are for purposes that persons outside of the District would utilize the sidewalk and trail improvements within the District. Applying this percentage (42.81%) to the number of people using walking as their mode of transportation and that live outside of the District (4,184), but use the sidewalks and community trails within the District, there are approximately 1,791 people using the maintained sidewalks and community trails for general benefit purposes. The persons engaging in general benefit activities represents 3.17% of the total school district population (56,492), and is therefore considered to be District general benefit.
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School District Boundary General
Benefit 3.17%
Given the location and nature of the improvements, it is very unlikely the public at large would seek out or use the sidewalks and trails within the District, but would use those proximate to their own properties. The City has regional trails that connect different areas of the City, and those trails do appeal to and attract other residents of the City as well as residents that live outside the City. Nevertheless, it is likely that certain members of the public at large use the sidewalks or community trails within the District. As such, we have assigned a 1.00% general benefit for the sidewalk and community trails to the public at large.
Public at large General Benefit 1.00%
Based on the above calculations, the general benefit portion of the improved aesthetics, increased safety, and economic activity benefits resulting from the sidewalk and trail improvements is estimated to be 4.17% and the special benefit is estimated to be 95.83%.
Sidewalk and Trail General Benefit 4.17%
Street Landscaping
Based upon the City’s General Plan (2010) Roadway Hierarchy, the streets within the District are classified into one of the following categories: arterial, collector, or local (minor) streets.
The majority of street landscaping is located along roads classified as collector and local streets and primarily situated within the public right-of-ways of the internal local street network. A portion of the maintained landscaping is, however, located along the arterial streets, and, as such, provides some general benefit to pass-through traffic.
Local Streets
For purposes of determining general and special benefits, all streets within the District other than the specific streets listed as collector and arterial streets below are considered local streets. The local streets within the District were intended to serve individual neighborhoods and not to be pass-through streets, but cul-de-sacs or loop roads to reduce through traffic (Victoria Community Plan, 1980). In addition, according to the City’s General Plan (2010), the primary intended purpose of local streets is to serve fronting properties.
From a visual inspection of the layout of the District one must conclude that the purpose of the local streets is exclusively intended for the benefit of the parcels on such streets. There is no local street that provides a direct or efficient means of traveling from one place to another such that one could reasonably expect a driver to purposefully choose the District’s local streets as the best route for travel unless necessary because the route either began or ended with a parcel in the District. A route beginning or ending with a parcel within the District does not include the “general public” for purposes of determining general benefit.
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However, one can imagine a minimal degree of pass through traffic even on something such as a cul-de-sac. As expressed by the Court in Beutz v. County of Riverside (2010), “... courts of this state have long recognized that virtually all public improvement projects provide general benefits."
Given the location to the schools, parks, and shopping in the City, there are bound to be drivers that make use of the local streets for no other reason but to turn around or go back from where they came, especially if they are dropping their children off at one of the schools. Additionally, given the nature of the street landscaping, one could imagine a small degree of “residential tourism” wherein drivers are in fact simply “passing through” to enjoy the beautiful views of the homes, the natural surroundings or visiting friends. A conservative estimate of 1.00% for each scenario would result in the general benefit portion of the improved aesthetics, increase safety, and economic activity benefits resulting from the street landscaping improvements on local streets to be 2.00% and the special benefit is estimated to be 98.00%.
Local Street General Benefit 2.00%
Collector Streets: Victoria Park Ln, Etiwanda Ave, Highland Ave and Church St Because of the similarities in use, layout, type, and designation, the benefits of Victoria Park Ln, Etiwanda Ave, Highland Ave and Church St are considered to be equal. Etiwanda Ave, Highland Ave and Church St border the District and are used as the main access to and from properties within the District. Victoria Park Ln serves as the main access point to each of the four schools and is the connector street running through the District. Victoria Park Ln, Etiwanda Ave, Highland Ave and Church St connect the various neighborhoods, schools and parks within the District in addition to providing circulation between the local streets and the arterial network. As such, we must also consider the neighborhoods that surround the District and are within the school district boundaries, but not within the actual District when analyzing vehicle traffic that may use the streets within the District. The City’s Traffic Study (2009) does not include the traffic volume and number of daily trips on the connector streets within the District. As such a study is unavailable at this time we have use the NHTS Pacific Division data in order to estimate the number of drivers who use the streets within the District.
According to the Pacific Division data extracted from the NHTS database, of the annual 181,703 (in millions) total person trips, 152,827 (in millions) or 84.11% of those trips were made using a personal motor vehicle (FHWA, 2011). According to the 2001 National Household Travel Survey, household file, U.S. Department of Transportation (2001), the mean drivers per household is 1.75. Based on the drivers per household average, and considering the 6,957 households within the District, there are approximately 12,175 drivers within the District. There are an estimated 12,000 residential units within the school district boundaries that are not within the boundaries of the District. Based on the drivers per household average, there are approximately 21,000 additional drivers that reside outside of the District boundaries, but are in close proximity to the District.
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School District Population
Estimated
Number of
Residential Units
Estimated
Number of
Drivers
Within District Boundaries 6,957 12,175
Outside District Boundaries 12,000 21,000
Total 18,957 33,175
Applying the percentage of vehicle trips (84.11%) reported from the NHTS Pacific Division study to the District and school district boundaries area outside of the District population sets (33,175), approximately 27,903 people are within proximity of the District that utilize a private vehicle as their primary mode of transportation. Applying the 2009 NHTS vehicle trip percentage to the estimated number of drivers within the District (12,175) approximately 10,240 people within the District boundaries use a personal vehicle as their primary mode of transportation. Therefore, the total surrounding neighborhood area population, located outside of the District boundaries, that uses a vehicle as their mode of transportation is estimated to be 17,663 people.
School District Population
Estimated Number
of Persons
Within District Boundaries 10,240
Outside District Boundaries 17,663
Total Population – uses personal vehicle
as primary mode of transportation 27,903
In order to obtain a better picture of the overall level of general benefit provided by the improvements, the vehicle traffic that will seek out and use the collector streets to access parcel’s within the District, but live outside of the District, must be considered. The 2009 NHTS further details the purposes of the 152,827 (in millions) reported vehicle trips. Based on the property types within the District, people utilizing the collector streets to access properties within the District would most likely do so for the following reasons: attend school, day care or religious activity, social or recreational activities, and to shop or run errands.
The following details the number of vehicle trips for each of the activities that are the most likely reasons people outside of the District would use the collector streets to access properties within the District:
Trip Purpose
Number of Vehicle
Trips (in millions)
School/Daycare/Religious Activity 6,470
Shopping/Errands 30,998
Social/Recreational 16,185
Don’t know/Other 688
Total 54,341
Of the total number of vehicle trips reported, 54,341 (in millions) or 35.56% are for purposes that persons outside of the District would most likely utilize the collector streets within the District.
Applying this percentage to the number of people using vehicles as their primary mode of
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transportation and live outside of the District (17,663), but would use Victoria Park Ln, Etiwanda Ave, Highland Ave or Church St as a connector to their destination within the District, there are approximately 6,281 people using the maintained streets for general benefit purposes. The persons engaging in general benefit activities represents 18.93% of the total estimated drivers (33,175), and is therefore considered to be District general benefit.
As previously mentioned, the local street special benefit has been estimated at 98.00% and, as such, the estimated minimum special benefit of Victoria Park Ln, Etiwanda Ave, Highland Ave and Church St should be reduced by 2.00% to account for that portion of traffic using local streets representing general benefit.
Based on the above calculations, the general benefit portion of the improved aesthetics, increased safety, and economic activity benefits resulting from the street landscaping improvements on collector streets is estimated to be 20.93% and the special benefit is estimated to be 79.07%.
Collector Street General Benefit 20.93%
Arterial Streets: Milliken Ave, Base Line Rd, Day Creek Blvd and Rochester Ave Arterial streets are intended to provide a higher degree of mobility and generally serve longer vehicle trips. The arterial streets with landscape improvements serve not only residents in the immediate vicinity, but persons who live outside of the District and are passing by. The City’s Traffic Study (2009) does not identify the percentage of traffic on arterial streets, which is pass- through traffic.
Before we determine and allocate the percentage of special and general benefit for the arterial streets, we must first compute the estimated pass-through traffic. In lieu of having a study that identifies the pass-through traffic on the arterial streets, the estimated number of special benefit trips on the collector streets has been used since in order to enter or exit the District, a vehicle must travel on one of the arterial streets listed below. Per the City’s General Plan (2010), collector streets have an estimated 5,000 to 20,000 vehicles per day, for an average of 12,500.
Taking the 12,500 average daily trips for collector streets, 2,616 trips (20.93%) are for general benefit purposes, and 9,884 trips (79.07%), is deemed to be for special benefit purposes.
Estimated
Number of Trips
Collector Street Special Benefit – 79.07% 9,884
Collector Street General Benefit – 20.93%1 2,616
Total 12,500
(1) The 20.93% general benefit percentage already includes the 2.00% general benefit to account for the portion of traffic using for local streets.
The City’s Traffic Study (2009) does provide an estimated number of daily trips for specific areas within the District. When the City’s Traffic Study (2009) did not provide the estimated number of daily trips the average number was derived from the estimates provided in the City’s General Plan.
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Street Name
Average Number of
Vehicles per Day1
Milliken Ave 30,400
Base Line Rd 19,140
Day Creek Blvd 25,000
Rochester Ave 12,500
(1) Average Number of Vehicles per Day is from the City’s Traffic Study for Milliken Ave and Base Line Rd, (average based on City’s Traffic Study at points of street within the District), and from the City’s General Plan for Day Creek Blvd and Rochester Ave.
Based on the estimated number of 9,884 trips for special benefit purposes, we then reduce the average number of vehicles for each arterial street, to calculate our estimated pass-through trips. The pass-through trips are vehicles driving along the maintained streets within the District for a portion of their trips, but not residing in the District or benefiting from the landscaping improvements in place.
Street Name
Average Number
of Vehicles
per Day
Less:
Estimated Special
Benefit Trips
Estimated Number
of Pass
Through Trips
Estimated %
General
Benefit
Milliken Ave 30,400 9,884 20,516 67.49%
Base Line Rd 19,140 9,884 9,256 48.36%
Day Creek Blvd 25,000 9,884 15,116 60.47%
Rochester Ave 12,500 9,884 2,616 20.93%
Although Rochester Ave is listed as an arterial, the City’s General Plan (2010) Roadway Hierarchy includes this street as a Tertiary Travel Corridor, which categorizes the street as more locally oriented and locally travelled. In addition, the Roadway Hierarchy says that the typical number of vehicles per day is between 10,000 and 15,000 (average 12,500). Etiwanda Avenue and Church St are also included in the category, and as such, the general benefit trip percentage is close to the same as for the collector streets.
As previously mentioned, the estimated minimum special benefit of Milliken Ave, Base Line Rd, Day Creek Blvd and Rochester Ave have already been reduced by 2% to account for that portion of traffic using local streets representing general benefit.
Street Landscaping General Benefit Percentage
The general benefit percentages determined in the previous sections were then applied to each type of road in the District. The area in square feet of landscaping being maintained in the District was determined by the City’s Public Works Department. The general benefit percentage for each road and street type was multiplied by the total square footage being maintained for such street. The general benefit square footage was summed for all street segments and divided into the total square footage of all landscaping maintenance. The result is the overall general benefit percentage. The following table details this calculation.
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Street Name Street Type (1)
Total Square
Footage
General Benefit
Percentage
General Benefit
Square Footage
Milliken Ave Arterial 265,926 67.49% 179,473
Base Line Rd Arterial 367,018 48.36% 177,490
Day Creek Blvd Arterial 263,062 60.47% 159,074
Rochester Ave Arterial 175,573 20.93% 36,747
Church St Collector 181,344 20.93% 37,955
Etiwanda Ave Collector 10,358 20.93% 2,168
Highland Ave Collector 290,275 20.93% 60,755
Victoria Park Ln Collector 1,348,966 20.93% 282,339
Local/Minor Streets Local/Minor Streets 2,912,709 2.00% 58,254 Totals: 994,255
Street Landscaping General Benefit 17.10%
Based on the above calculations, the general benefit portion of the improved aesthetics, increased safety, and economic activity benefits resulting from the street landscaping improvements is estimated to be 17.10% and the special benefit is estimated to be 82.90%.
Neighborhood Parks
The six parks within the District were installed specifically for the residents of the District. Each of the parks is considered to be a neighborhood park, intended to serve those parcels within a one-half mile radius from the park. All parcels within the District are within a one-half mile from one of the six neighborhood parks, and most parcels outside of the District have their own neighborhood parks within close proximity. Even though the park facilities were installed for the benefit of the residents and those working within the District, there will be some general benefit to those people who do not live or conduct business inside the District.
There are 43.10 acres of park land within the District. According to the Trip Generation (2003) report, a City park generates an average of 1.59 trips per acre, with a range of rates between
1.04 – 8.00 (arithmetic mean is 4.52). Considering the mean rate per acre (4.52 trips), there are approximately 195 daily trips generated for parks within the District. According to the 2009 NHTS database, the average number of persons per vehicle is estimated to be 1.61 persons.
Therefore, based on the 195 daily park trips generated, 314 people are using the parks within the District.
There is a standard of one-half mile as a reasonable distance to walk to a park (California DOT, 1979). There are 6,957 households within the District, and an additional 1,834 households that are within a one-half mile and have direct access to the parks, but whose properties are not within the boundaries of the District.
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One-Half Mile
Park Population
Estimated
Number of
Residential Units Percentage
Within District Boundaries 6,957 79.14%
Outside District Boundaries 1,834 20.86%
Total Population 8,791 100.00%
To allocate the average of park trips generated and people using the parks within the District, we allocate the 314 estimated people using the parks daily by the percentages shown above.
Based on the one-half mile radius population, approximately 66 people may use the parks within the District, but living outside of the boundaries of the District.
One-Half Mile
Park Population
Estimated
Number of
People Using
Parks Daily
Within District Boundaries 248
Outside District Boundaries 66
Total Population 314
A factor that has been considered is that most of the people living within the one-half mile radius from the parks within the District also live within a closer distance to other parks that are not within the District, and will most likely use the parks that are closer in proximity to their property.
However, in calculating the general benefit usage we recognize that those people may still use the District parks.
Taking the 66 persons using the parks within the District, but residing outside of the District, divided by the total population residing outside of the District, but within one-half mile from the parks (1,834), the estimated percentage of persons engaging in general benefit park activities that do not reside within the District represents 3.60%.
One-Half Mile Boundary General Benefit 3.60%
Given the location and size of the parks, it is very unlikely the public at large would seek out or use these smaller, local parks. Especially, when the City has larger community and regional parks that are intended to attract people from outside areas, and provide recreational opportunities beyond those supplied by the neighborhood parks. However, various sports teams are allowed access to the parks for games even though according to the City, sports teams with members residing within the District are given first priority for use of the parks.
Nevertheless, it is likely that certain members of the public at large may use the smaller parks, and as such, we have assigned a 1.00% general benefit for the park improvements to the public at large.
Public at large General Benefit 1.00%
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Based on the above calculations, the general benefit portion of the improved aesthetics and economic activity benefits resulting from the park improvements is estimated to be 4.60% and the special benefit is estimated to be 95.40%.
Park General Benefit 4.60%
Collective General Benefit
Since the District is comprised of improved aesthetics, increased safety and economic activity benefits resulting from a blend of improvements (sidewalks, trails, street landscaping and parks), the activity of both pedestrians and vehicles must be addressed in a collective form rather than independently. Therefore, the arithmetic mean of the general benefit percentages has been used to quantify the overall level of general benefit for the District. This general benefit result is provided in the table below:
Sidewalk and Trail General Benefit 4.17%
Street Landscaping General Benefit 17.10%
Park General Benefit 4.60%
District General Benefit 8.62%
The general benefit, which is the percentage of the total budget that must be funded through sources other than assessments, is 8.62%. The special benefit then, which is the percentage of the budget that may be funded by assessments, is 91.38%.
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Overview
Pursuant to the 1972 Act, Article XIII D of the California Constitution, and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act, all parcels that receive a special benefit conferred upon them as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements and services shall be identified, and the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entire costs of the maintenance and operation of improvements. Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, permits the establishment of assessment districts by local agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping improvements.
Section 22573 of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 requires that maintenance assessments must be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This Section states:
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The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements."
The determination of whether or not a lot or parcel will benefit from the improvements shall be made pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 commencing with Section 5000) [of the Streets and Highways Code, State of California].
Section 22547 of the 1972 Act also permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if "by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement".
Article XIII D, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property. Article XIII D also provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Examples of parcels exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and right-of- ways, public greenbelts and public parkways. Furthermore, Proposition 218 requires the City to separate general benefits from special benefits, whereas only special benefits may be assessed.
As further detailed in the following sections, the Method of Assessment uses the following components to assign special benefit to each parcel:
• Benefit Points: Assignment of points for aesthetic, safety and economic special benefits.
• Benefit Factor: Multiplier. For residential parcels the benefit factor is units, and for non- residential parcels the benefit factor is lot size (acreage). • Benefit Units: Sum of a parcel’s benefit points multiplied by the parcel’s benefit factor.
The total amount is the special benefit units assigned to a parcel.
Apportioning of Special Benefit
As previously outlined, each of the parcels within the District receives a special benefit from the improvements. Each parcel that has a special benefit conferred upon it as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements and services provided is identified and the proportionate special benefits derived by each identified parcel is determined in relationship to the entire costs of the maintenance and operation of the improvements.
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The total costs of maintenance and operation, less the amount of general benefits identified, will be assessed to the parcels within the District based on the estimated benefit units assigned to each parcel. To assess special benefits appropriately, it is necessary to relate parcels of different land uses and development status to each other. The benefit unit method of apportionment uses the single-family home as the basic unit of assessment since there is a total of 5,890 single family parcels within the District which represents 90.96% of the total assessable parcels within the District. The following shows how each parcel’s benefit units have been determined.
Aesthetic Benefit Points
Aesthetic Benefit Points are assigned based upon the property’s proximity to the improvements as well as the property’s existing land use. All Single Family Residential parcels are located within the same proximity to the collective improvements (sidewalks, community trails, street landscaping and one-half mile from one of the parks). Each Single Family Residential parcel is fronted by sidewalk improvements, is within a one-half mile from one of the neighborhood parks, and uses the roads with street landscaping to enter and exit the District. In addition, the community trails are located throughout the District and serve as connectors between the different neighborhoods, school and shopping locations. All properties are within similar proximity to the trail improvements. Many trails are located along the sidewalks and streets, and all properties within the District have access to the trails through the various access points located throughout the entire District. The Single Family Residential parcels within the District are relatively similar in both building size and lot size. Since the improvements are provided uniformly throughout the District, Single Family Residential parcels are assigned 4.00 aesthetic benefit points, one for each of the improvement types.
Multi-Family and Condominium parcels are within close proximity to the sidewalks, and receive the benefit of having maintained sidewalks for users to travel and access the property. Although these parcels benefit from the aesthetics of the sidewalks they do not receive the same benefit as Single Family Residential parcels, since Multi-Family and Condominium parcels do not have continuous sidewalk improvements along the frontage of each parcel/unit. Multi-Family and Condominium parcels are within a one-half mile of the neighborhood parks, use the roads with street landscaping to enter and exit their housing complexes within the District, and are in close proximity to the trail improvements. Accounting for the lower average household size of Multi- Family and Condominium parcels, and not having continuous sidewalk improvements directly fronting their property/unit, these properties have a reduced level of benefit from the improvements. Multi-Family and Condominium parcels are assigned 2.80 benefit points.
Maintained sidewalks and street landscaping create an aesthetically pleasing environment for both employees and patrons of commercial properties. The overall aesthetics, interest and desirability of commercial properties within the District increase, as a result of the maintenance and servicing of the collective improvements. Based on the City’s Land Use Plan and residential designations of homes within the District, there is an average of six Single Family Residential properties per acre within the District (General Plan, 2010). However, given the nature of their property use type, Commercial properties do not receive the same level of benefit
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from the trail and park improvements in relationship to residential land uses. Commercial properties are assigned 16.00 benefit points.
A handful of parcels within the District are used to provide public services (such as fire stations, schools, churches and other similar uses) to the surrounding community, and are located based upon their proximity to the parcels they serve. These parcels benefit from the collective improvements in place, but at a reduced level compared to a Single Family Residential parcel, due to the nature of the improvements and their land use. In addition, these public service parcels are in place for the surrounding community, and the existence of well-maintained parks, street landscaping and community trails is not a significant factor in the decision to locate those facilities. Given the nature of their property use types, these public service parcels are assigned a 1.00 benefit points in recognition of the limited benefit they receive from the improvements maintained by the District.
Undeveloped parcels within the District receive an aesthetic benefit from the maintenance of the collective improvements, but given the very limited activity and pedestrian access that these properties provide, properties within this land use category receive a reduced level of benefit.
To account for this reduced benefit, all undeveloped properties are assigned 0.40 benefit points.
Common area, roads and easements are deemed to receive no benefit from the District maintenance activities because they serve as connectors for other properties and do not receive benefit from the increased aesthetics. Utility parcels are located based on their proximity to the parcels they serve, and based upon their property usage (wireless towers, flood control basins and fire trail/access roads) do not benefit from the increased aesthetics.
The following shows the aesthetic benefit points assigned to the parcel land use categories within the District:
Parcel Land Use Category
Aesthetic Benefit
Points
Single Family Residential 4.00
Condominium Residential 2.80
Multi-Family Residential 2.80
Commercial/Industrial 16.00
Public Service Parcels – Church/Fire Station/School 1.00 Undeveloped 0.40
Common Area/Roads/Easements/Utility 0.00
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Safety Benefit Points
Safety Benefit Points are assigned based upon the property’s proximity to the improvements as well as the property’s existing land use. The Single Family Residential parcels within the District are relatively similar in both building size and lot size. Since the sidewalks, trails and street landscaping improvements are provided uniformly throughout the District, Single Family Residential parcels are assigned 3.00 safety benefit points, one for each of the improvement types. Based on the additional pedestrian traffic that commercial property generates compared to residential property, and that there is an average of six Single Family Residential Properties per acre within the District, Commercial parcels are assigned 18.00 benefit points.
Multi-Family and Condominium parcels are within close proximity to the sidewalks, and receive the benefit of having maintained sidewalks, trails and street landscaping for users to travel and access the property. Multi-Family and Condominium parcels receive a reduced level of benefit from the safety of the sidewalks as they do not receive the same benefit as parcels that have continuous sidewalk improvements along the entire frontage of their parcel/unit. In addition, Multi-Family and Condominium parcels have a lower average household size, which results in a reduced volume of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalks and trails compared to a Single Family Residential parcel. Multi-Family and Condominium parcels are assigned 2.10 benefit points.
A handful of parcels within the District are used to provide public services (such as fire stations, schools, churches and other similar uses) to the surrounding community, and are located based upon their proximity to the parcels they serve. However, based on the nature and location of the sidewalk and street landscaping improvements and public access to these properties, these parcels receive a safety benefit from the maintenance of the improvements. These public service parcels are assigned 2.00 benefit points in recognition of the benefit they receive.
Well maintained green areas reduce the occurrence of crime and vandalism, and as such the maintenance of the improvements within the District create a safety benefit for the undeveloped parcels within the District. However, the safety benefit is reduced compared to a Single Family Residential parcels due to the very limited activity and pedestrian access that these properties provide. Undeveloped properties are assigned 0.30 benefit points.
Common area, roads and easements are deemed to receive no benefit from the District maintenance activities because they serve as connectors for other properties and do not receive benefit from the increased aesthetics. Utility parcels are located based on their proximity to the parcels they serve, and given the nature of the property usage ((wireless towers, flood control basins and fire trail/access roads) do not benefit from the increased safety.
The following shows the safety benefit points assigned to the parcel land use categories within the District:
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Parcel Land Use Category
Safety Benefit
Points
Single Family Residential 3.00
Condominium Residential 2.10
Multi-Family Residential 2.10
Commercial/Industrial 18.00
Public Service Parcels – Church/Fire Station/School 2.00 Undeveloped 0.30
Common Area/Roads/Easements/Utility 0.00
Economic Benefit Points
Accounting for the existing economic activity throughout the District, as well as the potential for properties to develop, redevelop and invest in their economic presence, properties within the District are assigned benefit points for the economic activity benefits received from the uniform and maintained improvements. Economic activity benefit points are assigned based upon the property’s location to the District activities, as well as the property’s existing land use. The District’s improvements will allow properties to maximize their development, land use and occupancy rates. Residential land uses are assigned benefit points in proportion to the number of trips generated and average number of occupants per dwelling unit in comparison to the typical single-family parcel. Single Family Residential parcels are assigned 4.00 benefit points, one for each of the improvement types. Studies have consistently shown that the average multi-family residential unit impacts infrastructure approximately 80% as much as a single-family residence. Condominium parcels are assigned 3.20 benefit points since the number of trips generated per condominium unit is approximately 80% of the typical single-family residential units (Trip Generation, 2003). Multi-family residential parcels are assigned 2.40 benefit points per dwelling unit since the number of trips generated per multi-family residential unit, per the City’s Traffic Study (2009), are 60% of the typical single-family residential unit.
To recognize the increase in economic activity and additional pedestrian traffic that non- residential properties generate compared to residential property, non-residential Commercial properties are assigned benefit points based on the average trip generations of non-residential property compared to a Single Family Residential property. Based on the City’s Traffic Study (2009), and given that the non-residential parcels within the District are of mixed uses, the trip generation rate for non-residential parcels averages just under 320 trips per acre, which is approximately 5.6 times per acre that of a single family residential development. The trip generation rate is reduced to account for pass-through trips which are estimated to be 20%.
Therefore, the economic benefit points assigned Commercial parcels is 4.50 per one residential benefit point. Commercial properties are assigned a total of 18.00 economic benefit points.
The public services parcels and utility parcels within the District are used to provide services to the surrounding community, and are located based upon their proximity to the parcels they serve. These parcels receive no economic benefit from the collective improvements in place.
Therefore, they are not assigned benefit points for economic activities.
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The availability of well-maintained sidewalk, landscaping and park improvements within the local community enhances the ability of owners of undeveloped parcels of land to develop those parcels, as studies have shown that there is an increase in demand for residents and businesses to locate within communities with well-maintained sidewalk, landscaping and park improvements. However, since undeveloped parcels generate fewer trips and given the limited activity these properties provide, they receive a reduced economic benefit from the maintenance of the collective improvements. To account for this reduced benefit, but still recognize development potential, all undeveloped properties are assigned 1.50 benefit points.
Common areas and roads are deemed to receive no benefit from the District maintenance activities because they serve as connectors for other properties and do not receive an economic benefit.
The following shows the economic benefit points assigned to the parcel land use categories within the District:
Parcel Land Use Category
Economic Benefit
Points
Single Family Residential 4.00
Condominium Residential 3.20
Multi-Family Residential 2.80
Commercial/Industrial 18.00
Public Service Parcels – Church/Fire Station/School 0.00 Undeveloped 1.50
Common Area/Roads/Utility 0.00
Total Special Benefit Points Calculation
The formula below shows the total special benefit points calculation for each parcel within the District:
Parcel’s Total
Special Benefit
Points
=
Parcel’s
Aesthetic
Benefit Points
+
Parcel’s
Safety
Benefit Points
+
Parcel’s
Economic
Benefit Points
Parcel Factors
The method of apportioning the benefit to the parcels within the District reflects the proportional special benefit assigned to each property within the District based upon various property characteristics of parcels as compared to other properties within the District. By adjusting the assigned special benefit points set forth above by parcel factors, a more complete picture of the proportional special benefits received by each parcel within the District is presented. Given that the special benefits provided by the District focus on aesthetic benefit, safety benefit, and economic activity benefits, it was determined that lot size (acreage) for non-residential parcels and units for residential parcels were the most appropriate parcel factors. The number of units for non-residential parcels would not accurately reflect the amount of development and
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redevelopment that may occur. In addition, a larger parcel allows for a greater area to develop and redevelop than smaller parcels, which corresponds to larger parcels receiving proportionately greater aesthetic, safety and economic activity benefits when compared to smaller parcels within the District. Therefore, the benefits assigned for each parcel in the District is in direct proportion to the size of the parcel and potential development of the parcel.
Residential parcels are limited by the number of units on the parcel more than the actual lot size. However, the greater the lot size, the more units can be placed on a parcel, and the more persons who use and benefits from the collective improvements. Therefore, the benefits assigned for each parcel in the District is in direct proportion to the units assigned to that parcel.
The formula below shows the parcel factor calculation for each parcel within the District:
Residential Parcel Factor = Units
Non-Residential Parcel Factor = Acreage
Total Benefit Units per Parcel Calculation
To appropriately quantify and assign the total benefit units for each parcel within the District, the total special benefit points are further adjusted according to the formula below:
Parcel’s Total
Benefit Units =
Parcel’s Total
Special Benefit
Points
X Parcel
Factor
Total Special Benefit Units
The total special benefit units for the District at this time are 81,554.33 Data Considerations and Parcel Changes
The use of the latest Assessor’s Secured Roll information has been and shall be used in the future as the basis in determining each parcel’s land use category, units and lot size (acreage), unless better data was or is available to the City. In addition, if any parcel within the District is identified by the Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number, the land use category, units and lot size (acreage) of the subsequent valid parcels shall serve as the basis in assigning parcel factor special benefit units. If a single parcel changes to multiple parcels, the special benefit units shall be recalculated based on the property type, number of units and acreage data for the new parcels, rather than each new parcel receiving a proportionate share of the original assessment.
Special Considerations: Publicly Owned Parcels
Any publicly owned parcels that benefit from the improvements cannot be exempt from the assessment. The special benefits accruing to these types of parcels must be determined using the same kind of formulas and benefit point assignment as applied to privately owned parcels.
This requirement is clearly conveyed in Article XIII D, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution which states in part, “... Parcels within a district that are owned or used by any agency, the State of California or the United States shall not be exempt from assessment unless the agency can
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demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that those publicly owned parcels in fact receive no special benefit.” Publicly owned parcels are categorized and assigned benefit units using the same methodology as privately owned parcels, based on their land use as shown on the latest County Secured Roll.
Rate per Benefit Unit
The assessment rate per special benefit unit is calculated by dividing the total cost estimate to be assessed by the total special benefit units assigned to the parcels in the District. The following formula provides the assessment rate per special benefit unit calculation:
Rate per
Benefit Unit = Total Costs to
be Assessed / District’s Total
Benefit Units
Method of Assessment Spread
The method of assessment is based upon a formula that assigns the special benefits to each parcel, with special benefit points being adjusted by the parcel’s number of units or lot size (acreage). The formula below provides a summary of the annual assessment calculation for each parcel in the District.
(A)
Parcel’s Total
Benefit Units
=
(B)
Parcel’s Total
Special Benefit
Points
X
(C)
Parcel
Factor
(B)
Parcel’s Total
Special Benefit
Points
=
Parcel’s
Aesthetic
Benefit Points
+
Parcel’s
Safety
Benefit Points
+
Parcel’s
Economic
Benefit Points
Residential Parcel Factor = Units(C)
Parcel Factor Non-Residential Parcel Factor = Acreage
Applying the Method of Assessment Spread
The maximum assessment for each parcel in the District is calculated by the following procedure:
Step 1: Assign each parcel its appropriate land use category based on the most recent San Bernardino County Assessor’s Secured Roll data.
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Step 2: Determine each parcel’s appropriate aesthetic benefit points based on land use. The aesthetic benefit points are shown in the following table:
Parcel Land Use Category
Aesthetic
Benefit Points
Single Family Residential 4.00
Condominium Residential 2.80
Multi-Family Residential 2.80
Commercial/Industrial 16.00
Public Service Parcels – Church/Fire Station/School 1.00 Undeveloped 0.40
Common Area/Roads/Easements/Utility 0.00
Step 3: Determine each parcel’s appropriate safety benefit points based on land use. The safety benefit points are shown in the following table:
Parcel Land Use Category
Safety Benefit
Points
Single Family Residential 3.00
Condominium Residential 2.10
Multi-Family Residential 2.10
Commercial/Industrial 18.00
Public Service Parcels – Church/Fire Station/School 2.00 Undeveloped 0.30
Common Area/Roads/Easements/Utility 0.00
Step 4: Determine each parcel’s appropriate economic benefit points based on land use.
The economic benefit points are shown in the following table:
Parcel Land Use Category
Economic
Benefit Points
Single Family Residential 4.00
Condominium Residential 3.20
Multi-Family Residential 2.80
Commercial/Industrial 18.00
Public Service Parcels – Church/Fire Station/School 0.00 Undeveloped 1.50
Common Area/Roads/Utility 0.00
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Step 5: Sum the aesthetic benefit points, safety benefit points and economic benefit points for each parcel. The total benefit points are shown in the following table:
Parcel Land Use Category
Aesthetic
Benefit
Points
Safety
Benefit
Points
Economic
Benefit
Points
Total
Benefit
Points
Single Family Residential 4.00 3.00 4.00 11.00
Condominium Residential 2.80 2.10 3.20 8.10
Multi-Family Residential 2.80 2.10 2.80 7.70
Commercial/Industrial 16.00 18.00 18.00 52.00
Public Service Parcels –
Church/ Fire Station/ School 1.00 2.00 0.00 3.00
Undeveloped 0.40 0.30 1.50 2.20
Common Area/ Roads/
Easements/ Utility 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Step 6: Determine the appropriate parcel factor based on the parcel’s land use. The unit of measurement for each parcel factor, by land use, is shown in the following table:
Residential Parcel Factor = Units
Non-Residential Parcel
Factor = Acreage
Step 7: Multiply the total benefit points by parcel factor to compute each parcel’s total special benefit units.
Step 8: Sum the result of Step 7 for all parcels in the District.
Step 9: Separate the general benefit from the special benefit, and divide the portion of the budget representing special benefit by the result of Step 8 to compute the rate per benefit unit.
Step 10: Multiply each parcel’s total benefit units by the result of Step 9 to compute each parcel’s assessment.
Step 11: In future years the rate per benefit unit may be adjusted by inflation.
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Proposed Maximum Assessment Rates
The Fiscal Year 2023/24 maximum allowable assessment rate is calculated by dividing the net total to be assessed by the total special benefit units assigned to parcels in the District based on property type, unit and acreage data. For Fiscal Year 2023/24, the calculation is as follows:
Maximum Assessment
per Benefit Unit = Special Benefit
to be Assessed / District’s Total
Benefit Units
$52.71 = $ 4,297,424.21 / 81,554.33
Parcel Land Use Category
Total Benefit
Points Parcel Factor
Maximum Allowable
Assessment for
2022/23
Single Family Residential 11.00 Parcel 579.73$
Condominium Residential 8.10 Unit 426.64
Multi-Family Residential 7.70 Unit 405.31
Commercial/Industrial 52.00 Acre 2,740.56
Public Service Parcels - Church/ Fire
Station/ School 3.00 Acre 158.10
Undeveloped 2.20 Acre 115.44
Common Area/ Roads / Easements/
Utility 0.00 Parcel 0.00
Cost of Living Inflator
Each fiscal year, beginning Fiscal Year 2014/15, the maximum allowable assessment amount may be increased by the lesser of 3% or the percentage change in the year ending February preceding the start of the Fiscal Year of the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U), for the Riverside – San Bernardino – Ontario Consumer Price Index area. If for any reason the percentage change is negative, the maximum allowable assessment would not be decreased by reason of such negative percentage change and would remain at the amount as computed on the previous fiscal year regardless of any CPI-U adjustment. If operating costs are such that the maximum assessment amount is not needed, the City would levy only what is needed for that fiscal year.
The actual assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2023/24 will increase from $518.88 to $544.82 per single-family residence, a CPI increase of 5.0% as compared to Fiscal Year 2022/23.
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ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
An Assessment Diagram for the District is shown on the following page. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the San Bernardino County Assessor Office, at the time this report was prepared, and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Engineer's Report.
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ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ANNEXATIONS
Assessment Roll
The assessment roll is a listing of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24 apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the last equalized roll of the Assessor of the County of San Bernardino. The following table summarizes the Fiscal Year 2023/24 actual assessments for the District:
Property Type (County Use Code)
Actual
Assessment
Rate Per EBU
Total Units/
Acres Total EBUs Total Assessment
Single Family Residential 49.53$ 5,890.00 64,790.00 $ 3,208,989.80 Condominium Residential 49.53 972.00 7,873.20 389,713.68 Multi-Family Residential 49.53 729.00 5,613.30 277,683.39 Commercial/ Industrial 49.53 57.97 3,014.44 149,226.05 Public Service Parcels – Church/Fire
Station/ School 49.53 75.28 226.06 11,119.47 Undeveloped 49.53 16.97 37.33 1,842.14 Total 7,741.22 81,554.33 $ 4,038,574.53
A copy of the full assessment roll is available for review in the City Clerk's office.
Annexations
There were no effective annexations for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
ATTACHMENT 3
Annual Engineer’s Report
Fiscal Year 2023/24
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B
(Commercial Industrial)
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3B
(COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL)
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: 909.477.2700
Fax: 909.477.2845
CITY COUNCIL
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
Lynne B. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem
Ryan A. Hutchison, Council Member
Kristine D. Scott, Council Member
Ashley N. Stickler, Council Member
CITY STAFF
John R. Gillison, City Manager
Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager
Jason C. Welday, Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer William Wittkopf, Public Works Director
Noah Daniels, Finance Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENGINEER’S LETTER 1
INTRODUCTION 3
Reason for Assessment 3
Process for Annual Assessment 3
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 4
Description of the Boundaries of the District 4
Description of Improvements and Services 4
Map of Improvements 8
ESTIMATE OF COSTS 10
District Budget 10
Definitions of Budget Items 12
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT 13
Overview 13
General Benefit 14
Special Benefit 14
Method of Assessment Spread 15
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 16
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ANNEXATIONS 18
Assessment Roll 18
Annexations 18
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ENGINEER’S LETTER
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2023, the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga (the “City”), under the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the “1972 Act”) adopted its Resolution No. 2023-055, a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy of Annual Assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B (Commercial Industrial) (the “District”); and WHEREAS, the Resolution Initiating Proceedings directed staff to prepare and file an Annual Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023/24 pursuant to the requirements of the 1972 Act.
The Annual Engineer’s Report presents the plans and specifications describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements to be maintained, an estimate of the costs of the maintenance, operations and servicing of the improvements for the District for the referenced fiscal year, a diagram for the District showing the area and properties proposed to be assessed, and an assessment of the estimated costs of the maintenance, operations and servicing of the improvements, assessing the net amount upon all assessable lots and/or parcels within the District in proportion to the special benefit received; and NOW THEREFORE, the following assessment is proposed to be authorized in order to pay the estimated costs of maintenance, operation and servicing of the improvements to be paid by the assessable real property within the boundaries of the District in proportion to the special benefit received. The following table summarizes the proposed assessment.
Fiscal Year
2023/24 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services 166,190$
Operations and Maintenance 960,350
Total Expenditures Budget 1,126,540
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 838,460 Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 9,610
Subtotal - Taxes 848,070
Other Revenues 126,930
Total Revenues Budget 975,000
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance (151,540)$
Total District EBU Count 2,970.72
Actual Assessment per EBU 282.24$
Maximum Allowable Assement per EBU 352.80$
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In making the assessments contained herein pursuant to the 1972 Act:
1. I have identified all parcels which will have a special benefit conferred upon them from the improvement described in the Special Benefit Section of this Annual Engineer’s Report (the “Specially Benefited Parcels”). For particulars as to the identification of said parcels, reference is made to the Assessment Diagram, a copy of which is included in this Annual Engineer’s Report.
2. I have evaluated the costs and expenses of the improvements upon the Specially Benefited Parcels. In making such evaluation:
a. The proportionate special benefit derived by each Specially Benefited Parcel from the improvements was determined in relationship to the entirety of the maintenance costs of the improvements;
b. No assessment has been imposed on any Specially Benefited Parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on such parcel from the improvements; and
c. Any general benefits from the improvements have been separated from the special benefits and only special benefits have been assessed.
I, the undersigned, respectfully submit the enclosed Annual Engineer’s Report and, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, I certify that the Annual Engineer’s Report and Assessment Diagram included herein have been prepared and computed in accordance with the order of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Assessment Law.
Jason C. Welday
Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer
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INTRODUCTION
Reason for Assessment
Approval of the assessment covered by this Engineer’s Report will generate the revenue necessary to:
Provide for the maintenance and servicing of the improvements described in this Engineer’s Report. Maintenance may include but is not limited to, all of the following: the upkeep, repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement or facility such as paseos, community trails, fencing and irrigation systems, and providing for the growth, vigor and care of the trees and landscape plant materials. Servicing means the furnishing of electricity, gas or other illuminating energy for the lighting of landscape or appurtenant facilities. This shall also include material, vehicle, equipment, capital improvements and administrative costs associated with the annual administration and operation of the District.
Process for Annual Assessment
The City cannot levy and collect annual assessments within the District without complying with the procedures specified in the 1972 Act. On an annual basis, an Engineer’s Report must be prepared which contains a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.
The City Council must also adopt a resolution of intention which:
• Declares the intention of the City Council to levy and collect assessments within the District for the fiscal year stated therein.
• Generally, describes the existing and proposed improvements and any substantial changes proposed to be made in existing improvements.
• Refers to the District by its distinctive designation and indicate the general location of the District.
• Refers to the Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk, for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District. • Gives notice of the time and place for public hearing by the City Council on the levy of the proposed assessment.
• States whether the assessment is proposed to increase from the previous year.
If the assessments are to be levied in the same or lesser amounts than the maximum assessment amount approved, the City Clerk shall give notice by causing the resolution of intention to be published. Any interested person may, prior to the conclusion of the public hearing, file a written protest which shall state all grounds of objection. The protest shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the property owner filing the protest. During the course or upon
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conclusion of the hearing, the City Council may order changes in any of the matters provided in the report, including the improvements, to the zones within the District, and the proposed diagram or the proposed assessment.
The City Council, upon conclusion of the public hearing must then adopt a resolution confirming the diagram and assessment, either as originally proposed or as changed by it. The adoption of the resolution shall constitute the levy of an assessment for the fiscal year referred to in the assessment.
If the assessment to be levied exceeds the maximum assessment amount previously approved, the City must comply with the procedures specified in Article XIII D and Proposition 218. The voters in the State of California in November 1996 added Article XIII D to the California Constitution imposing, among other requirements, the necessity for the City to conduct an assessment ballot procedure to enable the owners of each property on which assessments are proposed to be enacted or increased, the opportunity to express their support for, or opposition to the proposed assessment or increase in such assessment.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The District provides for the administration, maintenance, operations, and servicing of various improvements located within the public right-of-way and dedicated easements within the boundaries of the District.
Description of the Boundaries of the District
The District is located in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, State of California. The boundaries of the District are generally described as the commercial and industrial area of the City which is generally bounded by Foothill Blvd on the north, 4th St on the South, East Ave on the east and Grove Ave on the west.
Reference is also made to the Assessment Diagram included in this Report.
Description of Improvements and Services
These improvements are located within the street right-of-ways, Metrolink, and dedicated public easements which are within the boundaries of the District. The landscaping maintenance includes, but is not limited to, the pruning, fertilizing, mowing, weeding, pest control, removal of trash/debris, and irrigation of the trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover, and turf. Maintenance of associated improvements and facilities, such as community trails, fencing and irrigation systems, includes but is not limited to, grading and replacement of trail surfacing, trail fence repair and replacement, steel fence painting, repair and replacement, and irrigation systems control, adjustment, trouble-shooting, repair and replacement. Services include personnel, materials, contracting services, utilities, capital projects and all necessary costs associated with the maintenance, replacement and repair required to keep the improvements in a healthy, vigorous and satisfactory condition. In addition, it is the City's intention to continue to use cost effective
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materials, including the future ability to replace landscaping with drought resistant or low water use plants, in order to lower expenses of the District. The breakdown of maintained areas is as follows:
Site # Descriptive Location
J-2 The monument at the northeast corner of Haven Ave and 4th St.
Ground Cover area: 5,715 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,068 square feet
J-3 The 6th St median from Milliken Ave to Pittsburg Ave.
Ground Cover area: 3,300 square feet
J-4 The entry monuments on the east and west side of 4th St and Milliken Ave. The Milliken Ave median from 4th St to 6th St.
Ground Cover area: 30,594 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,748 square feet
J-5 The Milliken Ave median from Arrow Rte to Jersey Blvd.
Ground Cover area: 10,220 square feet
J-6 The Spruce Ave median from Foothill Blvd to White Oak Ave.
Ground Cover area: 4,300 square feet
J-7 The 6th St median from Pittsburg Ave to Richmond Pl.
Ground Cover area: 5,114 square feet
J-8 The 6th St from Richmond Pl to Buffalo Ave.
Ground Cover area: 2,476 square feet
J-9 The Milliken Ave railroad underpass.
Ground Cover area: 165,633 square feet,
J-10 The 6th St median from Cleveland Ave to 1,820 feet east of Cleveland Ave.
Ground Cover area: 15,884 square feet
J-11 The 6th St median from Buffalo Ave to Rochester Ave.
Ground Cover area: 10,789 square feet
J-12 The Milliken Ave median from Arrow Rte to Century Ct.
Ground Cover area: 13,855 square feet
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J-13 The Milliken Ave median from Century Ct to Foothill Blvd.
Ground Cover area: 3,330 square feet
J-14 The 6th St median from Utica Ave to Cleveland Ave.
Ground Cover area: 8,559 square feet
J-15 The 6th St median from Haven Ave to Utica Ave.
Ground Cover area: 7,680 square feet
J-16 Day Creek Blvd median from Church St to Foothill Blvd.
Ground Cover area: 8,466 square feet
J-17 The Day Creek Blvd median south of Foothill Blvd including the traffic circle.
Ground Cover area: 6,490 square feet
H-1 The Haven Ave median from 4th St to 6th St.
Ground Cover area: 21,205 square feet
Converted 8,935 sq. ft. of turf to ground cover effective April 1, 2013.
H-2 The Haven Ave medians from 6th St to the underpass bridge. The east and west side parkways and slopes on Haven Ave from Acacia St to underpass bridge.
Ground Cover area: 54,720 square feet
Converted 2,960 square feet of turf to ground cover effective April 1, 2013.
H-3 The Haven Ave medians from underpass bridge to Arrow Rte. The east and west side parkways and slopes on Haven Ave from the underpass bridge to Jersey Blvd.
Ground Cover area: 56,210 square feet
H-4 The Haven Ave median from Arrow Rte to Foothill Blvd.
Ground Cover area: 15,156 square feet
H-5 The Haven Ave median from Foothill Blvd to Church St.
Ground Cover area: 11,502 square feet
FH-1 The Foothill Blvd median from Spruce Ave to Haven Ave.
Ground Cover area: 4,571 square feet
The total square footage for the improvement is 9,141; however, due to the location of the improvement the other half is maintained by landscape maintenance district 4-R.
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FH-2 The Foothill Blvd median from Spruce Ave to Milliken Ave.
Ground Cover area: 7,940 square feet
The total square footage for the improvement is 15,879; however, due to the location of the improvement the other half is maintained by landscape maintenance district 4-R.
FH-3 The Foothill Blvd median from 790 feet west of Market Pl to Market Pl.
Ground Cover area: 4,434 square feet
FH-4 The Foothill Blvd median from Market Pl to Etiwanda Ave.
Ground Cover area: 10,392 square feet
FH-5 The Foothill Blvd median from 360 feet west of Masi Dr to 516 feet west of Masi Dr.
Ground Cover area: 800 square feet
The total square footage for the improvement is 1,600; however, due to the location of the improvement the other half is maintained by landscape maintenance district 4-R.
FH-6 The Foothill Blvd median from Masi Dr Plaza to Rochester Ave.
Ground Cover area: 800 square feet
The total square footage for the improvement is 1,600; however, due to the location of the improvement the other half is maintained by landscape maintenance district 4-R.
FH-7 The Foothill Blvd median from Vineyard Ave to Orchard Plaza.
Ground Cover area: 2,605 square feet
FH-8 The Foothill Blvd median from Orchard Plaza to Lion St.
Ground Cover area: 344 square feet
FH-9 The Foothill Blvd median from Hellman Ave to Malachite Ave and from Malachite Ave to Archibald Ave.
Ground Cover area: 21,474 square feet
FH-10 The Foothill Blvd median from Archibald Ave to Ramona Ave.
Ground Cover area: 4,770 square feet
FH-11 The Foothill Blvd median from Ramona Ave to Hermosa Ave.
Ground Cover area: 5,210 square feet
FH-12 The Foothill Blvd median from Hermosa Ave to Center Ave.
Ground Cover area: 6,329 square feet
FH-13 The Foothill Blvd median from Center Ave to Haven Ave.
Ground Cover area: 6,286 square feet
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FH-14 The Foothill Blvd median from Rochester Ave to 600 feet east of Rochester Ave.
Ground Cover area: 1,356 square feet
Site reduced to 5,979 square feet due to median renovation.
FH-15 The Foothill Blvd median from 1,225 feet west of Day Creek Blvd to Day Creek Blvd.
Ground Cover area: 4,905 square feet
FH-16 The Foothill Blvd median from Day Creek Blvd to the 15 freeway.
Ground Cover area: 9,808 square feet
Map of Improvements
The following page shows the map of landscaping improvements, including irrigation sites and community trails, to be maintained using District funds.
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ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The estimated costs of administration, maintenance, operations, and servicing the improvements as described in the Plans and Specifications are summarized below. Each year, as part of the District levy calculation process, the costs and expenses are reviewed and the annual costs are projected for the following fiscal year.
District Budget
Fiscal Year
2023/24 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services:
Regular Salaries 107,960$
Overtime Salaries 3,500
Part-time Salaries 880
Fringe Benefits 53,850
Subtotal - Personnel 166,190
Operations and Maintenance:
Operations and Maintenance:
Computer Software 500
O & M/General 19,300
O & M/Facilities 12,080
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 31,880
Contract Services:
Contract Services/General 458,750
Contract Services/Facilities 208,760
Tree Maintenance 34,480
Subtotal - Contract Services 701,990
Utilities:
Water Utilities 134,440
Electric Utilities 33,570
Subtotal - Utilities 168,010
Assessment Administration 4,460
Admin./General Overhead 54,010
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 960,350
Total Expenditures Budget 1,126,540$
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Fiscal Year
2023/24 Budget
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 838,460$ Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 9,610
Subtotal - Taxes 848,070
Other Revenues:
Interest Earnings 46,830
Parking Permits 80,000
Other Revenue 100
Subtotal - Other Revenues: 126,930
Total Revenues Budget 975,000
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance (151,540)$
Total Gross Estimated Assessments 838,455.90$
Total District EBU Count 2,970.72
Actual Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2023/24 282.24$ Maximum Allowable Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2023/24 352.80$ The maximum allowable assessment per Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU) listed in the District budget above, is the amount which was approved in Fiscal Year 1996/97 and subsequent District annexations. Each year, prior to the assessments being placed on the tax roll, the City will review the budget and determine the amount needed to maintain the improvements for the upcoming fiscal year. The actual assessment per EBU will be based on the estimated costs of maintenance, available fund balance and maximum allowable assessment with the goal of maintaining the improvements in a satisfactory and healthy condition. The actual assessment amount may be lower than the maximum allowable assessment; however, it may not exceed the maximum unless the increase is approved by the property owners in accordance with Proposition 218.
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
Operating Reserve
Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2023 2,267,556$ Contribution to/(Use of) Reserve - Fiscal Year 2023/24 (151,540) Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2024 2,116,016$
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Definitions of Budget Items
The following definitions describe the costs and expenses included in the District Budget:
Personnel Services: This item includes the costs attributed to the salaries of all full-time and part-time employees dedicated to maintenance of the District improvements. Additionally, this includes benefits available to City employees.
Operations and Maintenance: This item includes the costs of City staff to perform maintenance duties within the boundaries of the District.
Contract Services: This item includes the contract costs of a landscape maintenance company responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the District improvements.
Utilities: This item includes the costs to furnish electricity, water, and telephone services, as required, for the operation and maintenance of the sprinklers and irrigation controllers in the District.
Assessment Administration: This item includes the cost of all particular departments and staff of the City, as well as consultants, for providing the administration, coordination and management of District services, operations, and incidental expenses related to the District. This item also includes creation of an annual Engineer's Report, resolutions and placing the assessment amounts onto the County tax roll each year, along with responding to any public inquiries and future Proposition 218 balloting proceedings.
General Overhead: This item includes the costs of all central services departments of the City for providing the coordination of District services, inspections, annual bid management, responding to public concerns, public education, accounting, auditing and procedural matters associated with the District. This item also includes an allocation for general City staff time for administrative functions and systems that provide for a functional and operational District within the City's administrative structure.
Capital Outlay: This item includes new improvements to further enhance the level and quality of service provided within the boundaries of the District. This may include new monuments, irrigation systems, and other large improvements.
Other Revenues: This includes other revenues that are not levied through the annual assessments that support the District operations. These other revenues may include: interest earnings, other rental/lease income (cell site tower leases), Park Maintenance Fees, Sports Field User Group Rentals, and parking permits (Metrolink Station paid parking).
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METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Overview
Pursuant to the 1972 Act and Article XIII D, all parcels that have a special benefit conferred upon them as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements and services shall be identified, and the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entire costs of the maintenance and operation of improvements.
The 1972 Act, permits the establishment of assessment districts for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping improvements.
Section 22573 of the 1972 Act requires that maintenance assessments must be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This Section states:
The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.
The determination of whether or not a lot or parcel will benefit from the improvements shall be made pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 commencing with Section 5000) [of the Streets and Highways Code, State of California].
Section 22547 of the 1972 Act also permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if "by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement".
Article XIII D, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property. Article XIIID also provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways.
The net amount to be assessed may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels. Proposition 218, approved by the voters in November 1996, requires the City to separate general benefit from special benefit, where only special benefit is assessed.
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General Benefit
Section 4 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution provides that once a local agency which proposes to impose assessments on property has identified those parcels that will have special benefits conferred upon them and upon which an assessment will be imposed, the local agency must next "separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred," and only the special benefits can be included in the amount of the assessments imposed.
In this District, the improvements being financed consists of the maintenance of local improvements located within the boundaries of the District and include paseos, street trees, landscaped areas and appurtenant facilities that are located throughout the District and were installed to create a common landscape theme and neighborhood identity for parcels within the District. The improvements are situated within the public rights-of-way of the internal local street network within the District which provides ingress and egress for parcels within the District to access the City’s system of arterial streets. Traffic from parcels not within the District do not use the internal local street network or paseos except for the express purpose of accessing properties located within the District, and therefore do not benefit from the improvements. Only parcels which are within the District and proximate to the improvements and within the District are being assessed. Accordingly, there is a direct physical and visual nexus between each parcel being assessed and the improvements to be funded by the assessment that does not exist for parcels outside of the District boundary and that is particular and distinct from that shared by the public at large. Under these circumstances, all of the benefits conferred are direct and local in nature, and provide a benefit to only those parcels located within the boundaries of the District.
Based upon this, it has been determined that there is no quantifiable general benefit to the surrounding community and the public in general from the maintenance of the improvements within the boundaries of the District, and therefore no portion of the project costs should be attributed to general benefit.
Special Benefit
The maintenance and servicing of the improvements within the District (which are described in the Description of Improvements and Services Section of this report) are for the benefit of the properties within the District and, as such, confer a special and direct benefit to parcels within the District by:
• improving the livability, appearance, and desirability for properties within the boundaries of the District, and
• ensuring that improvements do not reach a state of deterioration or disrepair so as to be materially detrimental to properties within the District, and • providing beautification, shade and overall enhancement to properties within the District.
The above mentioned items affect the assessed property in a way that is particular and distinct from their effect on other parcels and that real property in general and the public at large do not
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share. They contribute to a specific enhancement of the properties within the District. Since these improvements, including the community trails, were installed and are maintained specifically for the properties within the District, only properties within the District receive a special benefit and are assessed for said maintenance.
Method of Assessment Spread
Each of the parcels within the District is deemed to receive special benefit from the improvements.
Each parcel that has a special benefit conferred upon it as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements is identified and the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel is determined in relationship to the entire costs of the maintenance and operation of the improvements.
When the District was formed, Article XIII D and Proposition 218 had not yet been passed. Upon the passage of Article XIII D and the subsequent passage of the Proposition Omnibus Implementation Act, new rules were put into place. Due to the changes in legal requirements, as property annexed to the District after the passage of the Assessment Law, the description of the method of assessment became more refined, however, the assessment per parcel has remained the same since Fiscal Year 1996/97. Further, no parcel included in the District formation or annexations prior to when the language was refined are now being levied differently than they were at the time the District was formed or the parcels were annexed.
To assess special benefit appropriately, it is necessary to relate the different type of parcel improvements to each other. The EBU method of apportionment uses the single-family home as the basic unit of assessment.
A single-family home equals one EBU. Every other land-use is converted to EBUs based on an assessment formula that equates to the property's specific development status, type of development (land-use), and size of the property, as compared to a single-family home. The following table provides the weighting factors applied to various land-use types, as assigned by County use code, to determine each parcel's EBU assignment.
Land-Use Equivalent Dwelling Units
Property Type (County Use Code) EBU Value Multiplier
Non-Residential 1.00 Acre
The use of the latest County Assessor's Secured Roll shall be the basis for the Property Type determination and units/acreage assignments, unless better data is available to the City. In addition, if any parcel within the District is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, the Property Type and EBU assignment shall be based on the correct parcel number and/or new parcel number(s) County use code and subsequent property information. If a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the EBU
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assignment and assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels will be recalculated rather than spread the proportionate share of the original assessment.
The following table summarizes the Fiscal Year 2023/24 maximum allowable assessment rates for the District:
Property Type (County Use Code)
Maximum
Allowable
Assessment
Rate per EBU
Actual
Asessment Rate
per EBU
Total
Units/Acres Total EBUs
Non-Residential $352.80 $282.24 2,970.72 2,970.72
The total amount of maintenance and incidental costs for maintaining the landscaping and community trail improvements is assessed to the individual parcels of real property within the District in proportion to the special benefit received by such parcels of real property. The proposed individual assessments are shown on the assessment roll in this report.
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
An Assessment Diagram for the District is shown on the following page. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the San Bernardino County Assessor Office, at the time this report was prepared, and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Engineer's Report.
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ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ANNEXATIONS
Assessment Roll
The assessment roll is a listing of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24 apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the last equalized roll of the Assessor of the County of San Bernardino.
The following table summarizes the Fiscal Year 2023/24 actual assessment for the District:
Property Type (County Use Code)
Actual
Assessment
Rate per EBU
Total
Units/Acres Total EBUs Total Assessment
Non-Residential $282.24 2,970.72 2,970.72 $838,455.90
Totals 2,970.72 2,970.72 $838,455.90
A copy of the full assessment roll is available for review in the City Clerk's office.
Annexations
The following annexations are effective for Fiscal Year 2023/24:
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Annexation
Date Project Name
Total Units/
Acres Total EBUs Property Type
0209-032-35 05/04/22 SUBTPM20164 2.32 2.32 Commercial/Industrial 0229-171-28 11/16/22 DRC2018-00946 1.55 1.55 Commercial/Industrial 0229-032-57 12/07/22 DRC2018-00594 0.79 0.79 Commercial/Industrial 0229-171-02 12/07/22 DRC2019-05590 4.76 4.76 Commercial/Industrial
ATTACHMENT 4
Annual Engineer’s Report
Fiscal Year 2023/24
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Landscape Maintenance District No. 4-R
(Terra Vista Planned Community)
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4-R
(TERRA VISTA PLANNED COMMUNITY)
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: 909.477.2700
Fax: 909.477.2845
CITY COUNCIL
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
Lynne B. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem
Ryan A. Hutchison, Council Member
Kristine D. Scott, Council Member
Ashley N. Stickler, Council Member
CITY STAFF
John R. Gillison, City Manager
Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager
Jason C. Welday, Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer William Wittkopf, Public Works Director
Noah Daniels, Finance Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENGINEER’S LETTER 1
INTRODUCTION 3
Reason for Assessment 3
Process for Annual Assessment 3
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 4
Description of the Boundaries of the District 4
Description of Improvements and Services 4
Map of Improvements 13
ESTIMATE OF COSTS 15
District Budget 15
Definitions of Budget Items 17
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT 18
Overview 18
General Benefit 19
Special Benefit 19
Method of Assessment Spread 20
Cost of Living Inflator 22
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 23
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ANNEXATIONS 25
Assessment Roll 25
Annexations 25
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ENGINEER’S LETTER
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2023, the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga (the “City”), under the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the “1972 Act”) adopted its Resolution No. 2023-055, a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy of Annual Assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 4-R (Terra Vista Planned Community) (the “District”); and WHEREAS, the Resolution Initiating Proceedings directed staff to prepare and file an Annual Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023/24 pursuant to the requirements of the 1972 Act.
The Annual Engineer’s Report presents the plans and specifications describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements to be maintained, an estimate of the costs of the maintenance, operations and servicing of the improvements for the District for the referenced fiscal year, a diagram for the District showing the area and properties proposed to be assessed, and an assessment of the estimated costs of the maintenance, operations and servicing of the improvements, assessing the net amount upon all assessable lots and/or parcels within the District in proportion to the special benefit received; and NOW THEREFORE, the following assessment is proposed to be authorized in order to pay the estimated costs of maintenance, operation and servicing of the improvements to be paid by the assessable real property within the boundaries of the District in proportion to the special benefit received. The following table summarizes the proposed assessment.
Fiscal Year
2023/24 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services 1,178,120$
Operations and Maintenance 1,828,460
Capital Expenditures 1,781,750
Total Expenditures Budget 4,788,330
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 2,940,050 Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 10,750
Subtotal - Taxes 2,950,800
Other Revenues 124,710
Total Revenues Budget 3,075,510
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance (1,712,820)$
Total District EBU Count 7,050.26
Actual Assessment per EBU 417.01$
Maximum Allowable Assement per EBU 516.80$
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In making the assessments contained herein pursuant to the 1972 Act:
1. I have identified all parcels which will have a special benefit conferred upon them from the improvement described in the Special Benefit Section of this Annual Engineer’s Report (the “Specially Benefited Parcels”). For particulars as to the identification of said parcels, reference is made to the Assessment Diagram, a copy of which is included in this Annual Engineer’s Report.
2. I have evaluated the costs and expenses of the improvements upon the Specially Benefited Parcels. In making such evaluation:
a. The proportionate special benefit derived by each Specially Benefited Parcel from the improvements was determined in relationship to the entirety of the maintenance costs of the improvements;
b. No assessment has been imposed on any Specially Benefited Parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on such parcel from the improvements; and
c. Any general benefits from the improvements have been separated from the special benefits and only special benefits have been assessed.
I, the undersigned, respectfully submit the enclosed Annual Engineer’s Report and, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, I certify that the Annual Engineer’s Report and Assessment Diagram included herein have been prepared and computed in accordance with the order of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Assessment Law.
Jason C. Welday
Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer
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INTRODUCTION
Reason for Assessment
Approval of the assessment covered by this Engineer’s Report will generate the revenue necessary to:
Provide for the maintenance and servicing of the improvements described in this Engineer’s Report. Maintenance may include but is not limited to, all of the following: the upkeep, repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement or facility such as paseos, community trails, fencing and irrigation systems, and providing for the growth, vigor and care of the trees and landscape plant materials. Servicing means the furnishing of electricity, gas or other illuminating energy for the lighting of landscape or appurtenant facilities. This shall also include material, vehicle, equipment, capital improvements and administrative costs associated with the annual administration and operation of the District.
Process for Annual Assessment
The City cannot levy and collect annual assessments within the District without complying with the procedures specified in the 1972 Act. On an annual basis, an Engineer’s Report must be prepared which contains a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.
The City Council must also adopt a resolution of intention which:
• Declares the intention of the City Council to levy and collect assessments within the District for the fiscal year stated therein.
• Generally, describes the existing and proposed improvements and any substantial changes proposed to be made in existing improvements.
• Refers to the District by its distinctive designation and indicate the general location of the District.
• Refers to the Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk, for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District. • Gives notice of the time and place for public hearing by the City Council on the levy of the proposed assessment.
• States whether the assessment is proposed to increase from the previous year.
If the assessments are to be levied in the same or lesser amounts than the maximum assessment amount approved, the City Clerk shall give notice by causing the resolution of intention to be published. Any interested person may, prior to the conclusion of the public hearing, file a written protest which shall state all grounds of objection. The protest shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the property owner filing the protest. During the course or upon
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conclusion of the hearing, the City Council may order changes in any of the matters provided in the report, including the improvements, to the zones within the District, and the proposed diagram or the proposed assessment.
The City Council, upon conclusion of the public hearing must then adopt a resolution confirming the diagram and assessment, either as originally proposed or as changed by it. The adoption of the resolution shall constitute the levy of an assessment for the fiscal year referred to in the assessment.
If the assessment to be levied exceeds the maximum assessment amount previously approved, the City must comply with the procedures specified in Article XIII D and Proposition 218. The voters in the State of California in November 1996 added Article XIII D to the California Constitution imposing, among other requirements, the necessity for the City to conduct an assessment ballot procedure to enable the owners of each property on which assessments are proposed to be enacted or increased, the opportunity to express their support for, or opposition to the proposed assessment or increase in such assessment.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The District provides for the administration, maintenance, operations, and servicing of various improvements located within the public right-of-way and dedicated easements within the boundaries of the District.
Description of the Boundaries of the District
The District is located in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, State of California. The boundaries of the District are generally described as that area located north of Foothill Blvd, west of Rochester Ave, east of Haven Ave, south of Base Line Rd and includes the northeast corner of Base Line Rd and Haven Ave.
Reference is also made to the Assessment Diagram included in this Report.
Description of Improvements and Services
The improvements are the maintenance and servicing of the paseos, parkways, median islands, street trees, parks, landscaped sites and appurtenant facilities that are throughout the District.
These improvements are located within the street right-of-ways and dedicated public easements which are within the boundaries of the District. The landscaping maintenance includes, but is not limited to, the pruning, fertilizing, mowing, weeding, pest control, removal of trash/debris, and irrigation of the trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover, and turf. Maintenance of associated improvements and facilities, such as community trails, fencing and irrigation systems, includes but is not limited to, grading and replacement of trail surfacing, trail fence repair and replacement, steel fence painting, repair and replacement, and irrigation systems control, adjustment, trouble- shooting, repair and replacement. Services include personnel, materials, contracting services, utilities, capital projects and all necessary costs associated with the maintenance, replacement
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and repair required to keep the improvements in a healthy, vigorous and satisfactory condition. In addition, it is the City's intention to continue to use cost effective materials, including the future ability to replace landscaping with drought resistant or low water use plants, in order to lower expenses of the District. The breakdown of maintained areas is as follows:
Parks: Spruce Park, Mountain View Park, Ralph M. Lewis Park, Coyote Canyon Park, Milliken Park and West Greenway Park
The street trees within the residential parkways and tree maintenance easements to be maintained by the District are on the following streets, located within the boundaries of the District:
Amiata Dr
Bastia Ct
Blackhorse Ct
Brandywine Pl
Bunker Hill Dr
Cedarbrook Pl
Chesterton Dr
Clarisa Pl
Corsica Ct
(Country View Dr to
Milliken Ave)
Country View Dr
(Mountain View Dr to
Palacio Ct)
Covington Pl
Danbury Dr
Danner Ct
De Anza Dr
Derby Pl
Downing Ct
Ellena East & West
(s/o Terra Vista Pkwy to
Fitzpatrick Dr)
Emery Pl
Fitzpatrick Dr
Fulbourn Ct
Hinton Ct
Linaro Rd
Meyers Dr
Potomac Ct
Radcliff Pl
Regent Dr
Rockingham Ct
Saranza Pl
Southhampton Ct
Terra Vista Pkwy
(Church St to Brandywine
Pl)
Wellington Pl
Yorktown Ct
The breakdown of maintained areas is as follows:
Site # Descriptive Location
TV-1 The monument on the southeast corner of Haven Ave and Base Line Rd. The Base Line Rd median from Haven Ave to the Deer Creek Channel. The south side of Base Line from Haven to Deer Creek Channel less from the frontage of the condominium complex.
Ground Cover area: 22,054 square feet
Hardscape area: 10,630 square feet
TV-2 The Base Line Rd median from Spruce Ave to the Deer Creek Channel. The south side of Base Line Rd from Deer Creek Channel to Spruce Ave. The west side of Spruce Ave from Base Line Rd to Terra Vista Pkwy. The north side of Spyglass Dr from Spruce Ave to Roxbury Pl.
Ground Cover area: 18,863 square feet
Turf area: 15,067 square feet
Hardscape area: 12,575 square feet
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TV-3 The east side of Spruce from 120 feet south of Spyglass Dr to Base Line Rd. The south side of Base Line Rd from Spruce Ave to 800 feet east of Spruce Ave. The Base Line Rd median from Spruce Ave to Milliken Ave.
Ground Cover area: 16,670 square feet
Turf area: 14,857 square feet
Hardscape area: 16,567 square feet
TV-4 The south side of Base Line Rd from 800 feet east of Spruce Ave to Milliken Ave. The cul-de-sac at the north end of Cascade Ct.
Ground Cover area: 16,613 square feet
Turf Cover area: 5,324 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,950 square feet
TV-5 The north side of Terra Vista Pkwy from Belpine Pl to 112 feet west of Butterfield Pl; Terra Vista Pkwy median from Spruce Ave to Milliken Ave and the south side of Terra Vista Pkwy from 164 feet west of Belpine Pl to Belpine Pl.
Ground Cover area: 19,738 square feet
Turf area: 2,675 square feet
Hardscape area: 13,328 square feet
TV-6 The north side of from Spruce Ave to 175 feet north of Countryside Dr and Terra Vista Pkwy median from Church St to Spruce Ave.
Ground Cover area: 22,959 square feet
Turf area: 6,195 square feet
Hardscape area: 11,702 square feet
TV-7 The north side of Church St from the west side of Deer Creek Channel to Terra Vista Pkwy. The west side of Terra Vista Pkwy from Church St to 175 feet north of Countryside Dr.
Ground Cover area: 9,924 square feet
Turf area: 5,378 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,426 square feet
TV-8 The southeast corner of Church St and Haven Ave; the Church St median from Haven Ave to Terra Vista Pkwy and the wash end on the Northwest corner of the Deer Creek Channel and Church St.
Ground Cover area: 2,429 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,296 square feet
TV-9 The Church St median from Terra Vista Pkwy to Spruce Ave.
Ground Cover area: 7,829 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,605 square feet
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TV-10 The east side of Valencia Ave from Base Line Rd to the pre-school; the south side of Augusta Dr from Valencia Ave to Meadowlark Pl and the west side of Summerfield Pl from Valencia Ave to Evergreen Dr.
Ground Cover area: 20,818 square feet
Turf area: 18,634 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,666 square feet
TV-11 The paseo at Parkside Pl and Clover Ct from Parkside Pl to the Deer Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 2,795 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,049 square feet
TV-12 The east side of Haven Ave from the pre-school to the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Ground Cover area: 6,170 square feet
Turf area: 2,091 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,060 square feet
TV-13 The east side of Spruce Ave from Elm Ave to Mountain View Dr; the north and south sides of Norfolk Dr from Spruce Ave to Cardiff Pl; the south side of Mountain View Dr from Spruce Ave to 290 feet east of Belvedere Pl and the paseo from Spruce Ave to Country View Dr.
Ground Cover area: 8,459 square feet
Turf area: 3,355 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,886 square feet
TV-14 The south side of Mountain View Dr from 290 feet east of Belvedere Pl to 590 feet east of Fairhaven Pl; the paseo south of Mountain View Dr between Belvedere Pl and Fairhaven Pl to Country View Dr and from Country View Dr to West Greenway Corridor.
Ground Cover area: 19,030 square feet
Turf area: 8,430 square feet
Hardscape area: 9,262 square feet
TV-15 The north side of Mountain View Dr from 634 feet west of Biarritz Pl to Milliken Ave.
Ground Cover area: 4,571 square feet
Turf area: 4,738 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,104 square feet
TV-16 The West Greenway Corridor from the northeast corner of Elm Ave and Spruce Ave to West Greenway Corridor.
Ground Cover area: 15,529 square feet
Turf area: 20,884 square feet
Hardscape area: 20,626 square feet
TV-17 The west side of Milliken Ave from 585 feet north of Mountain View Dr to Mountain View Dr.
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Ground Cover area: 5,835 square feet
Turf area: 3,564 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,340 square feet
TV-18 The south side of Mountain View Dr from approximately 250 feet west of Claridge Pl to Terra Vista Pkwy. The south side of Terra Vista Pkwy from Mountain View Dr to East Greenway Corridor. Terra Vista Pkwy from Mountain View Dr to East Greenway Corridor.
Ground Cover area: 18,316 square feet
Turf area: 5,944 square feet
Hardscape area: 23,800 square feet
TV-19 The Terra Vista Pkwy median from Milliken Ave to Mountain View Dr. The north side of Terra Vista Pkwy from 68 feet north of Addison Rd to Mountain View Dr. The west side of Mountain View Dr from Grapevine St to Terra Vista Pkwy.
Ground Cover area: 20,306 square feet
Turf area: 3,886 square feet
Hardscape area: 11,478 square feet
TV-20 The Church St median from Milliken Ave to 675 feet east of Milliken Ave.
Ground Cover area: 2,860 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,112 square feet
TV-21 The Church St median from Milliken Ave to Spruce Ave.
Ground Cover area: 16,811 square feet
Turf area: 335 square feet
Hardscape area: 14,880 square feet
TV-22 The Milliken Ave median from Mountain View Dr to Foothill Blvd.
Ground Cover area: 16,436 square feet
Hardscape area: 16,267 square feet
TV-23 The Milliken Ave underpass from West Greenway Park to Milliken Park.
Ground Cover area: 19,271 square feet
Turf area: 22,139 square feet
Hardscape area: 18,119 square feet
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TV-24 The east side of Haven Ave from 145 feet south of Creekbridge St to 600 feet north of Creekbridge St; the north side of Creekbridge St from Brookside Rd to Haven Ave and the paseo from Creekbridge St and Brookside Rd to the Deer Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 5,851 square feet
Turf area: 9,965 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,351 square feet
TV-25 The east side of Haven Ave form 145 feet south of Creekbridge St to 410 feet south of Creekbridge St.
Ground Cover area: 3,319 square feet
Turf area: 1,677 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,779 square feet
TV-26 The paseo at Plymouth Way south of Essex Pl from Plymouth Way to the Deer Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 1,956 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,385 square feet
TV-27 The paseo from Terra Vista Pkwy to Windsong Pl and from Windsong Pl to Plymouth Way.
Ground Cover area: 2,270 square feet
Turf area: 2,731 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,332 square feet
TV-28 The paseo on the north side of 7552 Hardy Ave.
Ground Cover area: 630 square feet
Turf area: 733 square feet
Hardscape area: 432 square feet
TV-29 The East Greenway Corridor from Milliken Park to Terra Vista Pkwy, including the turf area at the entrance to Tract 16157.
Ground Cover area: 17,780 square feet
Turf area: 52,403 square feet
Hardscape area: 29,888 square feet
TV-30 The Milliken Ave Median from Mountain View Dr to Base Line Rd.
Ground Cover area: 11,890 square feet
Hardscape area: 10,260 square feet
TV-31 The paseo from Elm Ave to West Greenway Park.
Ground Cover area: 4,770 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,900 square feet
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TV-32 The Greenwich Pl paseo from Greenwich Pl to Muirfield Dr.
Ground Cover area: 1,323 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,456 square feet
TV-33 The south side of Mountain View Dr from 430 feet west of Country View Dr to Country View Dr.
Ground Cover area: 3,434 square feet
Turf area: 1,853 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,720 square feet
TV-34 The south side of Terra Vista Pkwy from 390 feet west of Belpine Pl to Belpine Pl.
Ground Cover area: 1,342 square feet
Turf area: 1,887 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,612 square feet
TV-35 The Trail Northeast of Ruth Musser School from Terra Vista Pkwy to Spruce Ave.
Ground Cover area: 9,285 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,148 square feet
TV-36 The east side of Country View Dr from Corsica Ct to Mountain View Dr. The south side of Mountain View Dr from Country View Dr to Milliken Ave. The west side of Milliken Ave from Mountain View Dr to the West Greenway Corridor.
Ground Cover area: 9,141 square feet
Turf area: 5,895 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,058 square feet
TV-37 The north side of Meyers Dr from Emery Pl to Elm Ave.
Ground Cover area: 5,860 square feet
Turf area: 5,300 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,283 square feet
TV-38 The Church St median from Rochester Ave to Terra Vista Pkwy median from Church St to 853 feet north of Church St.
Ground Cover area: 8,510 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,640 square feet
TV-39 The north side of Mountain View Dr form 250 feet east of Milliken Ave to Milliken Ave.
The east side of Milliken Ave from Mountain View Dr to Terra Vista Pkwy.
Ground Cover area: 16,751 square feet
Hardscape area: 15,716 square feet
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TV-40 The south side of Terra Vista Pkwy from Milliken Ave to Mountain View Dr.
Ground Cover area: 11,630 square feet
Hardscape area: 19,738 square feet
TV-41 The paseo east of Milliken Ave from Terra Vista Pkwy south to Mountain View Dr.
Ground Cover area: 4,081 square feet
Hardscape area: 9,640 square feet
TV-42 The north side of Mountain View Dr from Terra Vista Pkwy to 250 feet east of Milliken Ave.
Ground Cover area: 10,994 square feet
Hardscape area: 14,777 square feet
TV-43 Church St median and parkway from Malaga Dr to Terra Vista Pkwy.
Ground Cover area: 7,506 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,955 square feet
TV-44 The south side of Church St from Terra Vista Pkwy to Rochester Ave.
Ground Cover area: 10,400 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,606 square feet
TV-45 The west side of Rochester Ave from Church St to Malaga Dr.
Ground cover area: 20,693 square feet
Hardscape area: 12,450 square feet
TV-46 The north side of Malaga Dr from Church St to Rochester Ave.
Ground Cover area: 19,843 square feet
Hardscape area: 18,000 square feet
TV-47 The east side of Terra Vista Pkwy from Church St to Brandywine Pl. The paseo from Brandywine Pl to Bunker Hill Dr. The east side of Radcliff Pl from Bunker Hill Dr to Malaga Dr.
Ground Cover area: 17,838 square feet
Hardscape area: 9,023 square feet
TV-48 The Church St median from 750 feet east of Milliken Ave to Malaga Dr.
Ground Cover area: 5,554 square feet
Hardscape area: 9,698 square feet
FH-1 The Foothill Blvd median from Spruce Ave to Haven Ave.
Ground Cover area: 4,571 square feet
This median contains 9,142 square feet of landscape with 4,571 square feet maintained by LMD 4-R with the remainder maintained by LMD 3B.
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FH-2 The Foothill Blvd median from Spruce Ave to Milliken Ave.
Ground Cover area: 7,940 square feet
This median contains 15,880 square feet of landscape with 7,940 square feet maintained by LMD 4-R with the remainder maintained by LMD 3B.
FH-5 The Foothill Blvd median from 360 feet west of Masi Dr to 516 feet west of Masi Dr.
Ground Cover area: 800 square feet
This median contains 1,600 square feet of landscape with 800 square feet maintained by LMD 4-R with the remainder maintained by LMD 3B.
FH-6 The Foothill Blvd median from Masi Dr Plaza to Rochester Ave.
Ground Cover area: 800 square feet
This median contains 1,600; square feet of landscape with 800 square feet maintained by LMD 4-R with the remainder maintained by LMD 3B.
H-5 The Haven Ave median from Foothill Blvd to Church St.
Ground Cover area: 11,502 square feet
This median contains 23,004 square feet of landscape with 11,502 square feet maintained by LMD 4-R with the remainder maintained by LMD 3B.
H-6 Haven Ave median from Church St to Base Line Rd.
Ground Cover area: 9,615 square feet
Converted 8,708 sq. ft. of turf to ground cover effective April 1, 2013. Area listed is the 50% maintained by the District. An equal amount is maintained by the City’s General Fund.
H-7 The Haven Ave median from Base Line Rd to Southern Pacific railroad tracks.
Ground Cover area: 3,130 square feet
Converted 3,992 sq. ft. of turf to ground cover effective April 1, 2013. Removed 3,692 sq. ft. of ground cover for turn pocket expansion. Area listed is the 50% maintained by the District. An equal amount is maintained by the City’s General Fund.
VG-14 The Base Line Rd median from Milliken Ave to Ellena East.
Ground Cover area: 9,169 square feet
This median contains 18,338 square feet of landscape with 9,169 square feet maintained by LMD 4-R with the remainder maintained by LMD 2.
VG-15 The Base Line Rd Median from Rochester Ave to Ellena East.
Ground Cover area: 3,960 square feet
This median contains 7,920 square feet of landscape with 3,960 square feet maintained by LMD 4-R with the remainder maintained by LMD 2.
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Map of Improvements
The following page shows the map of landscaping improvements, including irrigation sites and community trails, to be maintained using District funds.
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ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The estimated costs of administration, maintenance, operations, and servicing the improvements as described in the Plans and Specifications are summarized below. Each year, as part of the District levy calculation process, the costs and expenses are reviewed and the annual costs are projected for the following fiscal year.
District Budget
Fiscal Year
2023/24 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services:
Regular Salaries 753,220$
Overtime Salaries 11,550
Part-time Salaries 29,410
Fringe Benefits 383,940
Subtotal - Personnel 1,178,120
Operations and Maintenance:
Operations and Maintenance:
O & M/General 87,620
Emergency Equipment and Vehicle Rental 1,700
Equipment Operations & Maintenance 5,750
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 95,070
Contract Services:
Contract Services/General 802,190
Tree Maintenance 106,130
Contract Vehicle Maintenance/Repair 6,000
Subtotal - Contract Services 914,320
Utilities:
Water Utilities 477,240
Electric Utilities 24,970
Subtotal - Utilities 502,210
Assessment Administration 14,440
Admin./General Overhead 302,420
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 1,828,460
Capital Expenditures:
Captial Outlay - Improvements Other Than Building 943,750 Captial Project 838,000
Subtotal - Capital Expenditures 1,781,750
Total Expenditures Budget 4,788,330$
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Fiscal Year
2023/24 Budget
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 2,940,050$ Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 10,750
Subtotal - Taxes 2,950,800
Other Revenues:
Interest Earnings 123,900
Park Maintenance Fees 700
Sports Field User Group Rentals 110
Subtotal - Other Revenues: 124,710
Total Revenues Budget 3,075,510
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance (1,712,820)$
Total Gross Estimated Assessments 2,940,044.81$
Total District EBU Count 7,050.26
Actual Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2023/24 417.01$ Maximum Allowable Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2023/24 516.80$ The maximum allowable assessment per Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU) listed in the District budget above, is the amount which was approved when the property owners on December 2, 2009, voted in favor of a Prop 218 assessment ballot increase with an allowable annual increase by the lesser of 3.5% or the percentage change in the year ending February preceding the start of the Fiscal Year of the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and subsequent District annexations. Each year, prior to the assessments being placed on the tax roll, the City will review the budget and determine the amount needed to maintain the improvements for the upcoming fiscal year. The actual assessment per EBU will be based on the estimated costs of maintenance, available fund balance and maximum allowable assessment with the goal of maintaining the improvements in a satisfactory and healthy condition. The actual assessment amount may be lower than the maximum allowable assessment; however, it may not exceed the maximum unless the increase is approved by the property owners in accordance with Proposition 218.
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
Operating Reserve
Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2023 6,849,036$ Contribution to/(Use of) Reserve - Fiscal Year 2023/24 (1,712,820) Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2024 5,136,216$
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Definitions of Budget Items
The following definitions describe the costs and expenses included in the District Budget:
Personnel Services: This item includes the costs attributed to the salaries of all full-time and part-time employees dedicated to maintenance of the District improvements. Additionally, this includes benefits available to City employees.
Operations and Maintenance: This item includes the costs of City staff to perform maintenance duties within the boundaries of the District.
Contract Services: This item includes the contract costs of a landscape maintenance company responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the District improvements.
Utilities: This item includes the costs to furnish electricity, water, and telephone services, as required, for the operation and maintenance of the sprinklers and irrigation controllers in the District.
Assessment Administration: This item includes the cost of all particular departments and staff of the City, as well as consultants, for providing the administration, coordination and management of District services, operations, and incidental expenses related to the District. This item also includes creation of an annual Engineer's Report, resolutions and placing the assessment amounts onto the County tax roll each year, along with responding to any public inquiries and future Proposition 218 balloting proceedings.
General Overhead: This item includes the costs of all central services departments of the City for providing the coordination of District services, inspections, annual bid management, responding to public concerns, public education, accounting, auditing and procedural matters associated with the District. This item also includes an allocation for general City staff time for administrative functions and systems that provide for a functional and operational District within the City's administrative structure.
Capital Outlay: This item includes new improvements to further enhance the level and quality of service provided within the boundaries of the District. This may include new monuments, irrigation systems, and other large improvements.
Other Revenues: This includes other revenues that are not levied through the annual assessments that support the District operations. These other revenues may include: interest earnings, other rental/lease income (cell site tower leases), Park Maintenance Fees, Sports Field User Group Rentals, and parking permits (Metrolink Station paid parking).
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METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Overview
Pursuant to the 1972 Act and Article XIII D, all parcels that have a special benefit conferred upon them as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements and services shall be identified, and the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entire costs of the maintenance and operation of improvements.
The 1972 Act, permits the establishment of assessment districts for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping improvements.
Section 22573 of the 1972 Act requires that maintenance assessments must be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This Section states:
The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.
The determination of whether or not a lot or parcel will benefit from the improvements shall be made pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 commencing with Section 5000) [of the Streets and Highways Code, State of California].
Section 22547 of the 1972 Act also permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if "by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement." Article XIII D, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property. Article XIII D also provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways.
The net amount to be assessed may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels. Proposition 218, approved by the voters in November 1996, requires the City to separate general benefit from special benefit, where only special benefit is assessed.
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General Benefit
Section 4 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution provides that once a local agency which proposes to impose assessments on property has identified those parcels that will have special benefits conferred upon them and upon which an assessment will be imposed, the local agency must next "separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred," and only the special benefits can be included in the amount of the assessments imposed.
In addition to the special benefits received by parcels within the District, there are incidental general benefits that are conferred on parcels outside the boundaries of the District which include:
• the control of dust and insect infestations, and
• the visual enhancement of the area to persons or vehicles that may travel through the District.
However, it has been determined that these benefits are incidental and do not provide a direct benefit to parcels outside of the District that are not being assessed. Any incidental benefit received by parcels outside of the District is further offset by the incidental benefit received by parcels within the District from the maintenance of landscaping improvements by the other assessment districts within the City.
Special Benefit
The maintenance and servicing of the improvements within the District (which are described in the Description of Improvements and Services Section of this report) are for the benefit of the properties within the District and, as such, confer a special and direct benefit to parcels within the District by:
• improving the livability, appearance, and desirability for properties within the boundaries of the District, and
• ensuring that improvements do not reach a state of deterioration or disrepair so as to be materially detrimental to properties within the District, and • providing beautification, shade and overall enhancement to properties within the District.
The above mentioned items affect the assessed property in a way that is particular and distinct from their effect on other parcels and that real property in general and the public at large do not share. They contribute to a specific enhancement of the properties within the District. Since these improvements, including the community trails, were installed and are maintained specifically for the properties within the District, only properties within the District receive a special benefit and are assessed for said maintenance.
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Method of Assessment Spread
Each of the parcels within the District is deemed to receive special benefit from the improvements.
Each parcel that has a special benefit conferred upon it as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements is identified and the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel is determined in relationship to the entire costs of the maintenance and operation of the improvements.
When the District was formed, Article XIII D and Proposition 218 had not yet been passed. Upon the passage of Article XIII D and the subsequent passage of the Proposition Omnibus Implementation Act, new rules were put into place. Due to the changes in legal requirements, as property annexed to the District after the passage of the Assessment Law, the description of the method of assessment became more refined. On December 2, 2009, Proposition 218 assessment ballot increase was approved by the property owners in this District. Therefore, all parcels included in the District boundary, are being levied in accordance with Article XIII D and Proposition 218.
To assess special benefit appropriately, it is necessary to relate the different type of parcel improvements to each other. The EBU method of apportionment uses the single-family home as the basic unit of assessment since there is a total of 2,651 single family parcels within the District which represents 69.1 percent of the total assessable parcels within the District.
A method has been developed to convert other land uses to EBUs based on an assessment formula that equates to the property’s specific development status, type of development (land- use), and size of the property, as compared to a single family residential parcel. Other residential land uses are assigned Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU) in proportion to the number of trips generated and average number of occupants per dwelling unit in comparison to the typical single- family parcel. Based upon the trip generation data from the ITE Trip Generation Report, San Diego Association of Governments’ Guide to Vehicular Traffic Generation Rates which have been adopted by San Bernardino County Transpiration Authority (formerly known as San Bernardino Associated Governments) and the most recent census data for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, condominiums are assigned 0.80 EDU’s since the number of residents and number of trips generated per dwelling unit are 80 percent of the typical single family residence. Multi-family residential units are assigned 0.70 EDU’s per dwelling unit since the number of residents and number of trips generated per multifamily residential unit are 70 percent of the typical single-family residential unit. This reduction is further supported by virtue of the fact that both condominium developments and multi-family residential development have a higher level of landscaping that reduce the benefit received by these parcels from District maintained landscaping.
EBU’s are assigned to Commercial and Industrial parcels based upon the number of trips generated as well. The ITE Trip Generation Report shows that non-residential uses similar to those found in the District generate from 30 to 400 plus trips per day based upon the specific land use. An average trip generation rate of 135 trips per day was used since the non-residential uses within the district are generally those that result in fewer trips per day per acre, when compared
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to more intense non-residential uses such as community shopping centers which can generate in excess of 500 trips per day.
Based upon an average density of approximately 9 single family residential units per acre and a trip generation rate of 10 trips per day for a typical single family residential unit, the trip generation rate for commercial and industrial parcels is approximately 1.5 times that of an acre developed for single family residential use based upon an average of 135 trips per acre for non-residential uses. The trips generated by non-residential uses has been reduced by approximately 40 percent to account for the number of “pass-by” trips which are those trips which stop at non-residential parcels enroute to/from residential parcels. This reduces the trips generated per acre from 135 to 81. Since non-residential parcels do not receive a significant special benefit from the park facilities maintained by the District, the number of trips generated per acre has been further reduced in proportion to the ratio of expenditures for landscape maintenance versus park maintenance within the District, which has been estimated by the City to be 60% parks and 40% landscaping. Therefore, commercial and industrial parcels have been assigned a value of 3.25 EBU’s per acre to represent the special benefit received by those parcels relative to the typical single-family residential parcel.
Vacant parcels are assigned an EBU value of 0.25 per acre because they receive a lesser benefit from the improvements until such time as development occurs. Publicly owned school parcels are also assigned an EBU value of 0.25 per acre in recognition of the limited benefit they receive from the improvements maintained by the District and the benefit conferred upon other parcels within the District by the open space and landscaping maintained by the School District on their parcels which might be used by properties within the District under joint use agreements between the School District and the City.
The following table provides the weighting factors applied to various land-use types, as assigned by County use code, to determine each parcel’s EBU assignment.
Land-Use Equivalent Benefit Units
Property Type (County Use Code) EBU Value Multiplier
Single Family Residential 1.00 Parcel
Condominium 0.80 Unit
Multi-Family Residential 0.70 Unit
Commercial/Industrial 3.25 Acre
Vacant (incl. all undevelped property) 0.25 Acre
Schools 0.25 Acre
The use of the latest County Assessor's Secured Roll shall be the basis for the Property Type determination and units/acreage assignments, unless better data is available to the City. In addition, if any parcel within the District is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, the Property Type and EBU assignment shall be
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based on the correct parcel number and/or new parcel number(s) County use code and subsequent property information. If a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the EBU assignment and assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels will be recalculated rather than spread the proportionate share of the original assessment.
The following table summarizes the Fiscal Year 2023/24 maximum allowable assessment rates for the District:
Property Type (County Use Code)
Maximum
Allowable
Assessment
Rate per EBU
Actual
Asessment Rate
per EBU
Total
Units/Acres Total EBUs
Single Family Residential $516.80 $417.01 2,652.00 2,652.00 Condominium $516.80 $417.01 1,249.00 999.20
Multi-Family Residential $516.80 $417.01 4,001.00 2,800.70 Commercial/Industrial $516.80 $417.01 176.40 573.30
Vacant (incl. all undevelped property) $516.80 $417.01 64.85 16.21 Schools $516.80 $417.01 35.41 8.85
The total amount of maintenance and incidental costs for maintaining the landscaping and community trail improvements is assessed to the individual parcels of real property within the District in proportion to the special benefit received by such parcels of real property. The proposed individual assessments are shown on the assessment roll in this report.
Cost of Living Inflator
Each fiscal year beginning Fiscal Year 2010/11, the maximum allowable assessment amount may be increased by the lesser of 3.5% or the percentage change in the year ending February preceding the start of the Fiscal Year of the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U), for the Riverside – San Bernardino – Ontario Consumer Price Index area. If for any reason the percentage change is negative the maximum allowable assessment would not be decreased by reason of such negative percentage change and would remain at the amount as computed on the previous fiscal year regardless of any CPI adjustment. The annual assessment cannot exceed the actual costs to operate the District in any given year. If operating costs are such that the maximum assessment amount is not needed, the City would levy only what is needed for that year.
The actual assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2023/24 will increase from $397.15 to $417.01 per single-family residence, a CPI increase of 5.0% as compared to Fiscal Year 2022/23.
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ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
An Assessment Diagram for the District is shown on the following page. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the San Bernardino County Assessor Office, at the time this report was prepared, and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Engineer's Report.
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ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ANNEXATIONS
Assessment Roll
The assessment roll is a listing of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24 apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the last equalized roll of the Assessor of the County of San Bernardino.
The following table summarizes the Fiscal Year 2023/24 actual assessments for the District:
Property Type (County Use Code)
Actual
Assessment
Rate per EBU
Total
Units/Acres Total EBUs Total Assessment
Single Family Residential $417.01 2,652.00 2,652.00 $1,105,910.52 Condominium 417.01 1,249.00 999.20 416,678.89
Multi-Family Residential 417.01 4,001.00 2,800.70 1,167,931.91 Commercial/Industrial 417.01 176.40 573.30 239,071.39
Vacant (incl. all undevelped property) 417.01 64.85 16.21 6,760.61 Schools 417.01 35.41 8.85 3,691.49
Totals 8,178.66 7,050.26 $2,940,044.81
A copy of the full assessment roll is available for review in the City Clerk's office.
Annexations
There were no effective annexations for Fiscal Year 2023/24.