Agenda Item: 13
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: May 13, 2025
SUBJECT: RESOLUTIONS INITIATING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Andrew Adams
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt resolutions initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the Landscape and Lighting District, Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas, the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District, and the Open Space Preservation District.
BACKGROUND
This agenda item addresses the required procedural steps for adopting resolutions that initiate proceedings for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Annual Levy of Special Districts, ensuring the continued provision of essential services across various zones.
The City of Santa Clarita (City), under the authority granted by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (1972 Act) and Proposition 218 of the California Constitution, annually levies and collects special assessments for the following Special Districts:
1. Landscape and Lighting District (LLD), encompassing various zones;
2. Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas (DBAA), including specified areas;
3. Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District (GVROSMD); and
4. Open Space Preservation District (OSPD).
The City has retained Willdan Financial Services (Willdan) for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of assessments for these districts. Pending the adoption of these resolutions, Willdan is directed to prepare an Engineer’s Report concerning the installation, construction, or
maintenance of any authorized improvements in accordance with Article 4, commencing with Section 22565, of Chapter 1 of the 1972 Act.
Subsequent to this action, the City Council will consider the adoption of resolutions declaring the City’s intention to levy assessments for FY 2025-26 at their regular meeting of May 27, 2025. At that time, the City Council will also consider preliminary approval of all Engineer’s Reports prepared by Willdan. If approved, a public hearing will be scheduled, ordering the FY 2025-26 levies.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Special Districts assessments are budgeted, assessed, and collected annually for the provision of various services to the community.
ATTACHMENTS
FY 2026 LLD Initiation Resolution
FY 2026 DBAA Initiation Resolution
FY 2026 GVROSMD Initiation Resolution
FY 2026 OSPD Initiation Resolution