HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2005-022 N.C.S. 02/07/2005 1Zesolution No.2005-022 ~,C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
PROPOSING FORMATION OF
THE STRATFORD PARK SUBDIVISION
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSIVIENT DISTRICT
AND INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR FORMATION OF THE DISTRICT,
INCLUDING A DESCRIPTLQN OF THE' IMPROVEMENTS AND THE
DISTRICT, DESIGNATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS ENGINEER OF
RECORD FOR THE DISTRICT, AND ORDERING
THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT
PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
WHEREAS, the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 ("1972 Act"), codified in
California Streets and Highways Code Section 22500 et seq., establishes procedures
whereby local agencies whose annual taxes are carried on the county assessment roll and
are collected by the county may fund the construction and •maintenance of improvements
by formation of assessment districtsi; and,
WHEREAS, the general procedures for formation of an assessment district under
the 1972 Act include: adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings, proposing
formation of a district and ordering an engineer's report; approval of the engineer's
report; adoption of a resolution of intention to form an assessment district, levy and
collect assessments, and, if desired, issue bonds or notes; and following canvassing of
balloting that has been noticed and conducted in accordance with California Government
Code Section 53753, and a noticed public hearing on the assessment, adoption of a
resolution ordering the improvements and formation of the district and confirming the
diagram and assessment2; and,
WHEREAS, improvements that maybe funded under the 1972 Act include:
installation or construction of landscaping, ornamental structures, public lighting
facilities, appurtenant structures or facilities, park or recreational improvements,
acquisition of land or existing improvements for park, recreational or open space
purposes, and acquisition or construction of community centers, auditoriums, halls or
~ California Streets and Highways Code §§22500 - 22501
' California Streets and Highways Code §§23585 - 22587, 22594
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similar public facilities, for indoor presentation of performances and events, including
public and private events3; and,
WHEREAS, the 1972 Act provides that local agency legislative bodies may
designate the engineer of record for purposes of the 1972 Act4; and,
WHEREAS, the 1972 Act provides for initiation of proceedings for formation of
assessment districts by adoption of a resolution proposing formation of a district,
describing the improvements, describing the district, specifying a distinctive designation
for the district and ordering the engineer of record to prepare and file a report in
accordance with the requirements of the 1972 Acts.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Petaluma does resolve as
follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and hereby declared to be findings
of the City Council of the City of Petaluma.
2. The City Council proposes to form an assessment. district pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (California Streets and Highways Code Section
22500 and following).
3. The improvements to be funded are described as follows:
The maintenance of all the public landscaping improvements as part of "Stratford
Park Subdivision" consisting of plant material, trees, outdoor furniture, pathway
lighting, irrigation systems, soundwall and street lighting located in the following
public areas. Public landscape areas are defined as those areas that are irrigated
from water meters separate from residential water meters. Public landscape is
bounded by the southeastern property line and with the limits of Capri Creek's top
of bank: bounded by the southern most property line fronting Sonoma Mountain
Parkway; bounded by the back of curb limits running along the easterly side of
Cassella Way and Norfolk Drive as well as the northern side of Lennox Drive;
3 California Streets and Highways Code §22525
a California Streets and Highways Code §22523
s California Streets and Highways Code §22585
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and bounded by the eastern property lines of lots 30 through 46. The Urban
Separator bounded by the back of curb of the northern side of Lennox Drive with
the limits projecting along said line to the boundaries of the "Lands of Santa Rosa
Junior College District" and the "City of Petaluma"; and bounded by the northern
most property line of said Urban Separator fronting the "Circle Oak Estates."
4. The proposed assessment district shall be designated the Stratford Park
Subdivision Landscape and Lighting Assessment District, City of Petaluma, Sonoma
County, California, and shall include the land shown on the map designated "Assessment
Diagram, Stratford Park Landscape and Lighting Assessment District, City of Petaluma,
Sonoma County, California" which map is on file with the Petaluma City Clerk.
5. Craig Spaulding, City Engineer, of the City of Petaluma, ("Engineer") is
hereby designated engineer of record for the purpose of the proposed formation pursuant
to the 1972 Act.
6. The City Council hereby directs the Engineer to prepare and file with the
City Clerk and to submit to the City Council for approval a report concerning the
proposed Stratford Park Subdivision Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District in
accordance with California Streets and Highways Code Section 22565 and following.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting
on the ..........7.~i'............ da of ........F'ebruax 20..05 b the
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following vote:
Ci y Attorney
AYES: Canevaro, Healy, Nau, O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None r-''~~~~
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ABSENT: Mayor Glass, Vice ayor Harris
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ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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