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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
ANNEXING AND AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSMENT OF LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE FEES TO DEPOT STREET APARTMENTS LOCATED
IN THE NORTHWEST LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
(STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22500, ET SEQ.)
WHEREAS, on December 20, 1988, the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 by Resolution No. 88-154, authorized the formation of the Northwest Landscape Maintenance District (“District”); and
WHEREAS, the cost to developers/owners of the new residential or commercial property occurring within said District are determined based on the costs of providing services and building sufficient reserves to meet future costs; and
WHEREAS, a Petition Requesting Annexation into the Northwest Landscape Maintenance District was signed by the owner (s) of the following Propert ies and the associated Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) is provided to identify the Propert ies as follows:
Depot Street Apartments U2023-0023 APN 123-161-003
WHEREAS, pursuant to law, the owner(s) waived the right to protest, reports, and to any notice and hearing to which s/he may be entitled; and
WHEREAS, the petition operates as a ballot in favor of the annexation of the Properties in said District; and
WHEREAS, at the City Council meeting of June 3, 2025, the City Council adopted a resolution initiating the proceedings to levy an assessment to the Properties within the District; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria to annex the Properties into the District and collect assessments according to the provisions of the Petition and District.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct; and
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SECTION 2. The Petition requesting annexation and their associated vicinity maps for annexation of the Properties into the District are confirmed and attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
SECTION 3. T he Properties are ordered annexed and made part of the District according to the terms and conditions in the Petition and District; and
SECTION 4. It is hereby ordered that the Properties be assessed as part of the District, with the assessment to be annually updated and adjusted according to Consumer Price Index; and
SECTION 5. Staff is authorized and directed to take all necessary steps to complete these proceedings and collect the assessment; and
SECTION 6. The assessment for the 20 25-2026 Fiscal Year for the following Properties shall be 177.88 for residential per APN or tenant space:
Depot Street Apartments U2023-0023 APN 123-161-003
SECTION 7. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, held this 20th day of January 2026.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Exhibit A: Annexation Petition- Depot Street
Apartments
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager