HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-079 - Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2024-079
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
DIAGRAMS AND ASSESSMENTS; APPROVING THE
ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORTS; AND ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2,
313, 4-R, 6-R, 7, 8, 9 AND 10 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga did on the 511 day of
June 2024, adopt its Resolution of Intention No. 2024-046 (the "Resolution of Intention")
pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, as amended (the "1972 Act"), declaring
its intention to levy and collect assessments within Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 1, 2,
313, 4-R, 6-R, 7, 8, 9, and 10 (each a "District" and collectively the "Districts") for Fiscal Year
2024/25 and giving notice of the time and place for a public hearing by the City Council on the
levy of the proposed assessments within the Districts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously received and preliminarily approved a report of
the Assessment Engineer (each an "Annual Engineer's Report" and collectively the "Annual
Engineer's Reports") for each District as required pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 1 of the 1972
Act, Article XIIID of the Constitution of the State of California ("Article XIIID") and the Proposition
218 Omnibus Implementation Act (Government Code Section 53750 and following) (the
"Implementation Act") (the 1972 Act, Article XIIID and the Implementation Act are referred to
collectively as the "Assessment Law"); and
WHEREAS, notice of such public hearing was duly and legally published in the time,
form and manner as required by the Assessment Law, shown by the affidavit of Publication of
said Resolution of Intention on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, said City Council having duly received and considered evidence, oral and
documentary, concerning the jurisdiction facts in this proceeding and concerning the necessity
for the contemplated work and the benefits to be derived therefrom, and said City Council
having now acquired jurisdiction to order the proposed work.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
HEREBY RESOLVES, as follows:
SECTION 1. This City Council hereby finds and determines that:
A. Notice of the public hearing has been given and the proceedings for the consideration
of the levy of the annual assessments within each District have been undertaken in accordance
with the 1972 Act; and
B. The annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/25 proposed to be levied within each
District as set forth in the applicable Annual Engineer's Report do not exceed the annual
assessments as previously authorized to be levied within such District, and therefore, the
proposed levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/25 within such District are not deemed to be
"increased" over the maximum authorized annual assessments.
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SECTION 2. The final assessments and diagrams for the proceedings, as contained in
the Annual Engineer's Report for each of the Districts, is hereby approved and confirmed. The
assessments for the Districts contained in the Annual Engineer's Reports for Fiscal Year
2024/25 are hereby levied upon the respective lots or parcels in the Districts in the amounts as
set forth in the applicable Annual Engineer's Report.
SECTION 3. This City Council hereby orders that the work, as set forth and described
in the Resolution of Intention, be done and made.
SECTION 4. The above-referenced diagram and assessment shall be filed in the
Office of the City Clerk. Said diagram and assessment, and the certified copy thereof, shall be
open for public inspection.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to immediately file a
certified copy of the diagram and assessment with the County Auditor. Such filing shall be
made no later than the 3rd Monday in August 2024.
SECTION 6. After the filing of the diagram and assessment, the County Auditor shall
enter on the County assessment roll opposite each lot or parcel of land the amount assessed
thereupon, as shown in the assessment.
SECTION 7. The assessments shall be collected at the same time and in the same
manner as County taxes are collected, and all laws providing for the collection and enforcement
of County taxes shall apply to the collection and enforcement of the assessments.
SECTION 8. The assessments as above confirmed and levied for these proceedings
will provide revenue and relate to the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2024, and ending June 30,
2025.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 17th day of July, 2024.
L. Dennis Michael, M yor
ATTEST:
Ja06e C. Reynolds, City fferk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA )
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the
17th day of July, 2024.
AYES: Hutchison, Kennedy, Michael, Scott, Stickler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Executed this 18" day of July, 2024, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
nice C. Reynolds, City Clerk
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Annual Engineer's Report
Fiscal Year 2024/25
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1
(General City)
ATTACHMENT 1
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 Tern
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
Micah Martin, 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
ENGINEER'S LETTER
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga (the "City"), under
the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "1972 Act") adopted its Resolution No.
2024-046, 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 2024/25 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
2024/25 Budqet
Expenditures
Personnel Services $ 80,600
Operations and Maintenance 1,456,040
Capital Expenditures 205,200
Transfer Out 90,000
Total Expenditures Budget 1,831,840
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 1,269,210
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 12,220
Subtotal - Taxes 1,281,430
Other Revenues 53,820
Transfer In 310,350
Total Revenues Budget 1,645,600
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (186,240)
Total District EBU Count 13,763.67
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. 1 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.
1, 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.
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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 PI.
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 PI.
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 PI to Raspberry PI 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 PI.
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 PI.
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 PI 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 PI 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 PI.
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 PI; 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 PI, 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 PI, 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 PI to 474 feet east of Cousins PI.
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 PI 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 PI to Semillion PI.
Ground Cover area: 15,784 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,780 square feet
B-7 The south side of Banyan St from Cabernet PI to 414 feet east of Cabernet PI.
Ground Cover area: 18,814 square feet
B-8 The south side of Banyan St from Callaway PI to Muscat PI.
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 PI.
Ground Cover area: 14,548 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,348 square feet
B-11 The south side of Banyan St from Muscat PI to Cabernet PI.
Ground Cover area: 33,282 square feet
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B-12 The north side of Lemon Ave from Barsac PI 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 PI 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 PI. The east
side of Inyo PI from 19th St to paseo south of 19th St and the paseo running east from
Inyo PI 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 PI 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 PI to Mendocino PI.
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 PI.
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 PI.
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 PI 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 PI 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 PI 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
1-1-5 The Andover PI playground on the southwest corner of Andover PI 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
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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
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services:
Regular Salaries $ 38,760
Overtime Salaries 5,000
Part-time Salaries 13,350
Fringe Benefits 23,490
Subtotal -Personnel 80,600
Operations and Maintenance:
Operations and Maintenance:
O & M/General 75,050
O & M(Facilities 2,530
Emergency Equipment and Vehicle Rental 6,300
Equipment Operations and Maintenance 3,000
Subtotal-Operations and Maintenance 86,880
Contract Services:
Contract Services/General 693,630
Contract Services/Facilities 8,180
Contract Vehicle Maintenance/Repair 2,000
Tree Maintenance 145,940
Subtotal-Contract Services 849,750
Utilities:
Telephone Utilities 2,190
Water Utilities 346,650
Electric Utilities 37,740
Subtotal- Utilities 386,580
Assessment Administration 43,290
Admin./General Overhead 88,880
Other Expenses 660
Subtotal -Operations and Maintenance 1,456,040
Capital Expenditures:
Captial Outlay- Equipment 100,000
Captial Project 105,200
Subtotal -Capital Expenditures 205,200
Transfer Out:
Transfer Out- LMD#1 Capital Reserve Fund 90,000
Total Expenditures Budget $ 1,831,840
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Fiscal Year
2024/25 Budget
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies $ 1,269,210
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 12,220
Subtotal -Taxes 1,281,430
Other Revenues:
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: 53,820
Transfer In:
Transfer In-General Fund 68,190
Transfer In- LIVID #1 Operating Fund 90,000
Transfer In-CFD Empire Lakes 152,160
Subtotal -Transfer In: 310,350
Total Revenues Budget 1,645,600
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (186,240)
Total Gross Estimated Assessments $ 1,269,201.22
Total District EBU Count 13,763.67
Actual Assessment per EBU- Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 92.21
Maximum Allowable Assement per EBU- Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 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, 2024 $1,447,938 $328,291 $1,776,230
Contribution to/(Use of) Reserve- Fiscal Year 2024/25 (67,070) (119,170) (186,240)
Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2025 $1,380,868 $209,121 $1,589,990
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 2024/25 maximum allowable assessment rates
for the District:
Maximum
Allowable Actual
Assessment Assessment Total
Rate per EBU Rate per EBU Units/Acres Total EBUs
Single Family Residential $92.21 $92.21 8,425.00 8,425.00
Witi-Farnily Residential 92.21 92.21 10,642.00 5,321.00
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
The assessment roll is a listing of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25 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 2024/25 actual assessments for the District:
Actual
Assessment Total Units/
Prope T e County Use Code Rate Per EBU Acres Total EBUs Total Assessment
Single-family Residential $92.21 8,425.00 8,425.00 $776 869.25
Witi-farnily Residential 92.21 10,642.00 5,321.00 490,702.62
Non-Residential 92.21 8.83 17.671 1,629.35
Total 1 19,075.83 13,763.67 $1,269,201.22
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 2024/25:
Annexation Total Units/
APN Date Project Acres Total EBUs Type
1076-041-34 01/18/23 DRC2021-00026 1.00 1.00 Single-Family Res
0229-311-14& 15 03/15/23 DRC2020-00440 260.00 260.00 Multi-Famil Res
0201-182-34 04/05/23 DRC2022-00065 1.00 1.00 Single-Family Res
1061-711-11 04/05/23 DRC2020-00082 1.00 1.00 Single-Family Res
1061-211-07 10/18/23 PMT2022-04884 1.00 1.00 Single-Family Res
1061-231-06 10/18/23 PMT2021-05470 1.00 1.00 Single-Family Res
1061-721-28 10/18/23 PMT2022-06658 1.00 1.00 Single-Family Res
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Annual Engineer's Report
Fiscal Year 2024/25
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2
(Victoria Neighborhood Parks)
ATTACHMENT 2
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 Tern
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
Micah Martin, 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
ENGINEER'S LETTER
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga (the "City'), under
the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "1972 Act") adopted its Resolution No.
2024-046, 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 2024/25 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
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services $ 1,096,810
Operations and Maintenance 3,749,780
Capital Expenditures 1,313,460
Total Expenditures Budget 6,160,050
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 4,240,500
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 27,410
Subtotal -Taxes 4,267,910
Other Revenues 960
Transfer In 370,940
Total Revenues Budget 4,639,810
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (1,520,240)
Total District EBU Count 81,554.11
Actual Assessment per EBU $ 52.00
Maximum Allowable Assement per EBU $ 54.23
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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. 1 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.
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Jason C. Welday Date
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 1-15 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 PI. 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 PI 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 PI. The Day Creek Blvd
median from Church St to Base Line Rd. The south side of Madrigal PI 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 PI from
Church St to Wild Horse PI. The paseo from the north side of Church St to
Cloudy Bay Ct. The medians from Iron Horse PI 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 PI. The
east and west sides of Swanson PI from Base Line Rd to Province St. The paseo from
the intersection of Swanson PI and Province St to Atwood St with outlet to
Dunmore PI. The paseo from Atwood St to the Southern Pacific Railroad. The north
side of Saratoga St from Powell PI to Dunmore PI. The paseo from Saratoga St to
Etiwanda Ave. The south side of Atwood St from Victoria Park Ln to Travis PI. The
north side of Atwood St from Walcott PI 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: 40,004 square feet
Turf area: 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 PI 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 PI to North Victoria
Windrows Loop. The parkway on the east side of North Victoria Windrows Loop from
Bougainvillea Way to Citrus PI. 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 PI east to Bougainvillea Way. The parkway on the north side of
North Victoria Windrows Loop from Twinspur PI 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 PI 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 PI.
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 PI. 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
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 — City of Rancho Cucamonga 10
Fiscal Year 2024/25
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 PI to Etiwanda Ave.
The west side of Etiwanda Ave from Base Line Rd to Craig Dr. The Base Line Rd
median from Swanson PI 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 PI to 630 feet west of Grape PI.
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 PI to Etiwanda Ave.
The Base Line Rd median from Victoria Park Ln to Swanson PI.
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
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 —City of Rancho Cucamonga 11
Fiscal Year 2024/25
VG-2 The turf on the east side of York PI from Delaware St to Fairmont Way. The ground
cover on the south side of Fairmont Way from York PI 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 PI and the turf south of the sidewalk
on the north side of Fairmont Way from Armstrong PI continuing on that curb line to
York PI. The ground cover on the west side of York PI from Fairmont Way to
Delaware St and the ground cover on the east side of York PI. The turf and ground
cover on the west side of Fairmont Way from Emerson St continuing along that curb
line to Armstrong PI. The turf and ground cover on the east and west sides of Biola PI.
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 PI 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 PI.
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 PI to Amarillo St to Delaware St at York PI.
Ground Cover area: 12,448 square feet
Turf area: 44,896 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,992 square feet
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2—City of Rancho Cucamonga 12
Fiscal Year 2024/25
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 PI 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 PI from
Baltimore Dr to Brown Dr. The paseo from Vanderbilt PI 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
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2— City of Rancho Cucamonga 13
Fiscal Year 2024/25
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 PI from Brown Dr to Bethany Dr. The paseo
from Capitol PI 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 PI.
Ground Cover area: 17,993 square feet
Turf area: 16,344 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,376 square feet
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2— City of Rancho Cucamonga 14
Fiscal Year 2024/25
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 PI. The turf and ground cover on both sides of Casoli PI from Ellena West to
Candela Dr. The turf and ground cover on both sides of Crema PI from Ellena West to
Candela Dr.
Ground Cover area: 89,456 square feet
Tun`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 PI to Martano PI.
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 PI and to Tolentino Dr.
Ground Cover area: 12,555 square feet
Turf area: 17,856 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,380 square feet
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2— City of Rancho Cucamonga 15
Fiscal Year 2024/25
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 PI to the northeast corner of Milliken Ave and Victoria Park Ln. The ground
cover on the west side of Parma PI 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 PI from Victoria Park Ln to Lomello Way.
The ground cover on the north side of Victoria Park Ln from Parma PI to 653 feet east
of Kenyon Way. The turf on the north side of Victoria Park Ln from Parma PI 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
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2—City of Rancho Cucamonga 16
Fiscal Year 2024/25
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 PI. 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 PI 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 PI. 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 PI. The east side of
Woodruff PI 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 PI. 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 PI 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
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2—City of Rancho Cucamonga 17
Fiscal Year 2024/25
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
Tun`area: 16,877 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,736 square feet
VG-30 The south side of Tresenda Dr from Santo PI to Sappada PI. The paseo from
Sappada PI to Carano PI. The south side of Montella Dr from Carano PI to Trivento PI.
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 PI from Larino Dr to Letini Dr. The west side of Tindari PI
from Letini Dr to Larino Dr. The greenbelt on the south side of Marconi PI from
Trivento PI to Comiso Way. The east side of Comiso Way from Scalea PI to Santo PI.
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 PI to Bettola PI.
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 PI 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 PI 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
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 —City of Rancho Cucamonga 18
Fiscal Year 2024/25
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 PI.
Ground Cover area: 40,346 square feet
Hardscape area: 15,445 square feet
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 — City of Rancho Cucamonga 19
Fiscal Year 2024/25
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 PI 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 PI 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 PI to Rochester Ave. The
north side of Base Line Rd from 278 feet east of Virginia PI 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
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 — City of Rancho Cucamonga 20
Fiscal Year 2024/25
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 PI.
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 PI. The south side of
Sugar Gum St from Milliken Ave to 111 feet east of Suffolk PI.
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 PI 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 PI to the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Ground Cover area: 1,775 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,575 square feet
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2— City of Rancho Cucamonga 21
Fiscal Year 2024/25
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
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services:
Regular Salaries $ 667,190
Overtime Salaries 4,000
Part-time Salaries 70,330
Fringe Benefits 355,290
Subtotal - Personnel 1,096,810
Operations and Maintenance:
Operations and Maintenance:
O & NUGeneral 89,300
Contract Services:
Contract Services/General 1,847,720
Tree Maintenance 392,330
Contract Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 5,000
Subtotal - Contract Services 2,245,050
Utilities:
Water Utilities 738,980
Electric Utilities 51,630
Subtotal - Utilities 790,610
Assessment Administration 24,760
Admin./General Overhead 513,220
Interfund Allocation 86,840
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 3,749,780
Capital Expenditures:
Captial Outlay- Improvements Other Than Building 222,000
Captial Projects 1,091,460
Subtotal - Capital Expenditures 1,313,460
Total Expenditures Budget $ 6,160,050
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Fiscal Year
2024/25 Budget
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies $ 4,240,500
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 27,410
Subtotal - Taxes 4,267,910
Other Revenues:
Park Maintenance Fees 960
Transfer In:
Transfer In - General Fund 370,940
Total Revenues Budget 4,639,810
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (1,520,240)
Total Gross Estimated Assessments $ 4,240,500.57
Total District EBU Count 81,554.11
Actual Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 52.00
Maximum Allowable Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 54.23
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, 2024 $ 3,288,098
Contribution to/(Use of) Reserve - Fiscal Year 2024/25 (1,520,240)
Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2025 $ 1,767,858
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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:
Estimated Estimated
Number of Number of
School District Population Residential Units 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.
Estimated Number
School District Population 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:
Number of Walking
Trip Purpose 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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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 11.00%
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 1 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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Estimated Estimated
Number of Number of
School District Population Residential Units 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.
Estimated Number
School District Population of Persons
Within District Boundaries 10,240
Outside District Boundaries 17,663
Total Population—uses personal vehicle 27,903
as primary mode of transportation
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:
Number of Vehicle
Trip Purpose 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%' 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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Average Number of
Street Name Vehicles per Day'
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.
Average Number Less: Estimated Number Estimated%
of Vehicles Estimated Special of Pass General
Street Name per Day Benefit Trips Through Trips 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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Total Square General Benefit General Benefit
Street Name Street Type(1) Footage Percentage Square Footage
Millil�en 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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Estimated
One-Half Mile Number of
Park Population 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.
Estimated
Number of
One-Half Mile People Using
Park Population 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
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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:
Aesthetic Benefit
Parcel Land Use Category 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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Safety Benefit
Parcel Land Use Category 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:
Economic Benefit
Parcel Land Use Category 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 Parcel's Parcel's Parcel's
Special Benefit = Aesthetic + Safety + Economic
Points Benefit Points Benefit Points 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 Parcel's Total Parcel
Benefit Units = Special Benefit X Factor
Points
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 Total Costs to / District's Total
Benefit Unit be Assessed 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 (B)
( ) Parcel's Total (C)
Parcel's Total = X Parcel
Benefit Units Special Benefit Factor
Points
(B) Parcel's Parcel's Parcel's
Parcel's Total
Special Benefit Aesthetic + Safety + Economic
Points
Benefit Points Benefit Points Benefit Points
(C) Residential Parcel Factor = Units
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:
Aesthetic
Parcel Land Use Category 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:
Safety Benefit
Parcel Land Use Category 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:
Economic
Parcel Land Use Category 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:
Aesthetic Safety Economic Total
Benefit Benefit Benefit Benefit
Parcel Land Use Category Points Points Points 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
= Acreage
Factor
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 2024/25 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 2024/25, the calculation is as follows:
Maximum Assessment Special Benefit / District's Total
per Benefit Unit to be Assessed Benefit Units
$54.23 = $ 4,421,068.32 / 81,554.11
Maximum Allowable
Total Benefit Assessment for
Parcel Land Use Category Points Parcel Factor 2024/25
Single Family Residential 11.00 Parcel $ 596.42
Condominium Residential 8.10 Unit 438.92
Multi-Family Residential 7.70 Unit 416.97
Commercial/Industrial 52.00 Acre 2,819.44
Public Service Parcels - Church/ Fire
Station/School 3.00 Acre 162.66
Undeveloped 2.20 Acre 118.76
Common Area/ Roads / Easements/
Utility 0.00 Parcel -
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 2024/25 will increase from $544.82 to $572.06 per
single-family residence, a CPI increase of 5.0% as compared to Fiscal Year 2024/25.
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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 2024/25 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 2024/25 actual assessments for the
District:
Actual
Assessment Total Units/
Property Type (County Use Code) Rate Per EBU Acres Total EBUs Total Assessment
Single Family Residential $ 52.00 5,890.00 64,790.00 3,369,433.40
Condominium Residential 52.00 972.00 7,873.20 409,202.28
Multi-Family Residential 52.00 729.00 5,613.30 291,567.56
Commercial/ Industrial 52.00 57.97 3,014.44 156,687.52
Public Service Parcels—Church/Fire
Station/School 52.00 75.28 225.84 11,675.54
Undeveloped 52.00 16.97 37.33 1,934.27
Total 7,741.22 81,554.11 4,240,500.57
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 2024/25.
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Annual Engineer's Report
Fiscal Year 2024/25
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B
(Commercial Industrial)
ATTACHMENT 3
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 Tern
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
Micah Martin, 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
ENGINEER'S LETTER
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga (the "City"), under
the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "1972 Act") adopted its Resolution No.
2024-046, 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 2024/25 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
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services $ 174,050
Operations and Maintenance 980,280
Total Expenditures Budget 1,154,330
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 843,610
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 9,610
Subtotal - Taxes 853,220
Other Revenues 80,100
Transfer In 1,950
Total Revenues Budget 935,270
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (219,060)
Total District EBU Count 2,988.97
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. 1 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.
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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 PI.
Ground Cover area: 5,114 square feet
J-8 The 6th St from Richmond PI 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 PI to Market PI.
Ground Cover area: 4,434 square feet
FH-4 The Foothill Blvd median from Market PI 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
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services:
Regular Salaries $ 115,200
Part-time Salaries 980
Fringe Benefits 57,870
Subtotal - Personnel 174,050
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 442,350
Contract Services/Facilities 219,060
Tree Maintenance 52,220
Subtotal - Contract Services 713,630
Utilities:
Water Utilities 121,620
Electric Utilities 40,880
Subtotal - Utilities 162,500
Assessment Administration 4,460
Admin./General Overhead 67,810
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 980,280
Total Expenditures Budget $ 1,154,330
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Fiscal Year
2024/25 Budget
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies $ 843,610
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 9,610
Subtotal -Taxes 853,220
Other Revenues:
Parking Permits 80,000
Other Revenue 100
Subtotal - Other Revenues: 80,100
Transfer In:
Transfer In - CFD Empire Lakes 1,950
Total Revenues Budget 935,270
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (219,060)
Total Gross Estimated Assessments $ 843,606.77
Total District EBU Count 2,988.97
Actual Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 282.24
Maximum Allowable Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 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, 2024 $ 2,272,627
Contribution to/(Use of) Reserve - Fiscal Year 2024/25 (219,060)
Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2025 $ 2,053,567
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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 2024/25 maximum allowable assessment rates
for the District:
Maximum
Allowable Actual
Assessment Asessment Rate Total
Property Type (County Use Code) Rate per EBU per EBU Units/Acres Total EBUs
Non-Residential $352.80 $282.24 2,988.97 2,988.97
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
The assessment roll is a listing of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25 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 2024/25 actual assessment for the District:
Actual
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Property Type (County Use Code) Rate per EBU Units/Acres Total EBUs Total Assessment
Non-Residential $282.24 2,988.97 2,988.97 $843,606.77
Totals 2,988.971 2,988.971 $843,606.77
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 2024/25:
Annexation Total Units/
APN Date Project Name Acres Total EBUs Propert T e
0229-291-54 02/15/23 SUBTPW0251 32.83 32.83 Commercial/Industrial
0229-021-97 02/15/23 DRC2021-00320 2.37 2.37 Commercial/Industrial
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Annual Engineer's Report
Fiscal Year 2024/25
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Landscape Maintenance District No. 4-R
(Terra Vista Planned Community)
ATTACHMENT 4
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 Tern
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
Micah Martin, 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
ENGINEER'S LETTER
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga (the "City"), under
the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "1972 Act") adopted its Resolution No.
2024-046, 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 2024/25 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
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services $ 1,198,530
Operations and Maintenance 1,904,620
Capital Expenditures 1,473,750
Total Expenditures Budget 4,576,900
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 3,082,780
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 10,750
Subtotal - Taxes 3,093,530
Other Revenues 810
Total Revenues Budget 3,094,340
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (1,482,560)
Total District EBU Count 7,050.26
Actual Assessment per EBU $ 437.86
Maximum Allowable Assement per EBU $ 531.67
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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. 1 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.
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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 Covington PI Meyers Dr
Bastia Ct Danbury Dr Potomac Ct
Blackhorse Ct Danner Ct Radcliff PI
Brandywine PI De Anza Dr Regent Dr
Bunker Hill Dr Derby PI Rockingham Ct
Cedarbrook PI Downing Ct Saranza PI
Chesterton Dr Ellena East &West Southhampton Ct
Clarisa PI (s/o Terra Vista Pkwy to Terra Vista Pkwy
Corsica Ct Fitzpatrick Dr) (Church St to Brandywine
(Country View Dr to Emery PI PI)
Milliken Ave) Fitzpatrick Dr Wellington PI
Country View Dr Fulbourn Ct Yorktown Ct
(Mountain View Dr to Hinton Ct
Palacio Ct) Linaro Rd
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 PI to 112 feet west of Butterfield PI;
Terra Vista Pkwy median from Spruce Ave to Milliken Ave and the south side of
Terra Vista Pkwy from 164 feet west of Belpine PI to Belpine PI.
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 PI and the west side of Summerfield PI
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 PI and Clover Ct from Parkside PI 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 PI; the south side of Mountain View Dr
from Spruce Ave to 290 feet east of Belvedere PI 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 PI to 590 feet east
of Fairhaven PI; the paseo south of Mountain View Dr between Belvedere PI and
Fairhaven PI 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 PI 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 PI 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 PI 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 PI and from Windsong PI 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 PI paseo from Greenwich PI 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 PI to Belpine PI.
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 PI 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 PI to Bunker Hill Dr. The east side of Radcliff PI 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 LIVID 4-R with the remainder maintained by LIVID 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 LIVID 4-R with the remainder maintained by LIVID 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 LIVID 4-R with the remainder maintained by LIVID 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 LIVID 4-R with the remainder maintained by LIVID 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 LIVID 4-R with the remainder maintained by LIVID 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 LIVID 4-R with the remainder maintained by LIVID 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
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services:
Regular Salaries $ 769,660
Overtime Salaries 1,050
Part-time Salaries 32,890
Fringe Benefits 394,930
Subtotal - Personnel 1,198,530
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 798,870
Tree Maintenance 121,470
Contract Vehicle Maintenance/Repair 6,000
Subtotal - Contract Services 926,340
Utilities:
Water Utilities 433,730
Electric Utilities 21,790
Subtotal - Utilities 455,520
Assessment Administration 14,440
Admin./General Overhead 413,250
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 1,904,620
Capital Expenditures:
Captial Outlay- Improvements Other Than Building 943,750
Captial Project 530,000
Subtotal - Capital Expenditures 1,473,750
Total Expenditures Budget $ 4,576,900
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Fiscal Year
2024/25 Budget
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies $ 3,082,780
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 10,750
Subtotal -Taxes 3,093,530
Other Revenues:
Park Maintenance Fees 700
Sports Field User Group Rentals 110
Subtotal - Other Revenues: 810
Total Revenues Budget 3,094,340
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (1,482,560)
Total Gross Estimated Assessments $ 3,087,024.91
Total District EBU Count 7,050.26
Actual Assessment per EBU- Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 437.86
Maximum Allowable Assessment per EBU- Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 531.67
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, 2024 $ 7,454,542
Contribution to/(Use of) Reserve - Fiscal Year 2024/25 (1,482,560)
Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2025 $ 5,971,982
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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 2024/25 maximum allowable assessment rates
for the District:
Maximum
Allowable Actual
Assessment Asessment Rate Total
Property Type (County Use Code Rate er EBU per EBU Units/Acres Total EBUs
Single Family Residential $531.67 $437.86 2,652.00 2,652.00
Condominium $531.67 $437.86 1,249.00 999.20
Multi-Family Residential $531.67 $437.86 4,001.00 2,800.70
Commercial/Industrial $531.67 $437.86 176.40 573.30
Vacant(incl.all undevelped property) $531.67 $437.86 64.85 16.21
Schools $531.671 $437.861 35.411 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 2024/25 will increase from $417.01 to $437.86 per
single-family residence, a CPI increase of 5.0% as compared to Fiscal Year 2023/24.
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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
The assessment roll is a listing of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25 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 2024/25 actual assessments for the District:
Actual
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Single Family Residential $437.86 2,652.00 2,652.00 $1,161,204.72
Condominium $437.86 1,249.00 999.20 437,512.21
Multi-FamilyResidential $437.86 4,001.00 2,800.70 1,226,306.50
Commercial/Industrial $437.86 176.40 573.30 251,026.02
Vacant incl. all undevelped property) $437.86 64.85 16.21 7,099.13
Schools $437.86 35.41 8.85 3,876.33
Totals 1 8,178.66 7,050.26 $3,087,024.91
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 2024/25.
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Annual Engineer's Report
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
Landscape Maintenance District No. 6-R
(Caryn Planned Community)
ATTACHMENT 5
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6-R
(CARYN 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 Tern
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
Micah Martin, 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 9
ESTIMATE OF COSTS 11
District Budget 11
Definitions of Budget Items 13
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT 14
Overview 14
General Benefit 15
Special Benefit 15
Method of Assessment Spread 16
Cost of Living Inflator 17
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 18
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ANNEXATIONS 20
Assessment Roll 20
Annexations 20
ENGINEER'S LETTER
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga (the "City"), under
the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "1972 Act") adopted its Resolution No.
2024-046, a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy of Annual Assessments for Landscape
Maintenance District No. 6-R (Caryn Planned Community) (the "District"); and
WHEREAS, the Resolution Initiating Proceedings directed staff to prepare and file an
Annual Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2024/25 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
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services $ 31,510
Operations and Maintenance 571,770
Capital Expenditures 176,500
Total Expenditures Budget 779,780
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 604,430
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 5,310
Subtotal - Taxes 609,740
Transfer In 39,540
Total Revenues Budget 649,280
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (130,500)
Total District EBU Count 1,199.84
Actual Assessment per EBU $ 504.32
Maximum Allowable Assement per EBU $ 504.32
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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. 1 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.
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Jason C. Welday Date
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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. The boundaries of the District are
generally described as that area located north of the 210 Freeway, south of Banyan St, west of
Rochester Ave and east of Milliken Ave, also known as the Caryn Planned Community. The
boundaries also include Tract No. 13835 east of Rochester Ave and Tracts No. 13748, 13857 &
13858 west of Milliken Ave. Zone 1 is the area generally located west of Rochester Ave and east
of Milliken Ave. Zone 2 is the area generally located east of Rochester Ave and west of Milliken
Ave.
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
replacement. Services include personnel, materials, contracting services, utilities, capital projects
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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:
Site # Descriptive Location
CC-1 The southside of Banyan St from 1290 feet west of Milliken Ave to Milliken Ave. The
west side of Milliken Ave median from Banyan St to 292 south of Vintage Dr.
Ground Cover area: 96,892 square feet
Turf area: 17,945 square feet
Hardscape area: 13,944 square feet
CC-3 The paseo on the west side of Morning PI from Morning PI to Deer Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 2,801 square feet
Turf area: 124 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,609 square feet
CC-4 The west side of Morning Pl, from Banyan St to Starview PI. The north side of
Starview PI, from Morning PI to Starview PI.
Ground Cover area: 14,273 square feet
Turf Cover area: 5,513 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,000 square feet
CC-5 Silver Sun Ln paseo from the end of Silver Sun Ln cul-de-sac to Deer Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 25,890 square feet
Turf area: 12,084 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,350 square feet
CC-6 The east and west side of Netherlands View Loop from Vintage Dr to Vintage Dr. The
Netherlands View Loop paseo from Netherlands View Loop to Mt Sterling Ct.
Ground Cover area: 88,902 square feet
Turf area: 676 square feet
Hardscape area: 23,650 square feet
CC-7 The east and west side of Hillview Loop from Mt Rainier Ct to Kettle Peak PI.
Ground Cover area: 14,930 square feet
Turf area: 6,318 square feet
Hardscape area: 12,236 square feet
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CC-8 The paseo from Hillview Loop to Vintage Dr.
Ground Cover area: 42,107 square feet
Hardscape area: 22,752 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,089 square feet
CC-9 The south side of Vintage Dr from 250 feet west of Hillview Loop to Hillview Loop. The
west side of Hillview Loop from Vintage Dr to Kettle Peak PI. The west side of
Kettle Peak PI from Hillview Loop to Donner Pass Ct. The east side of Hillview Loop
from Kettle Peak PI to Tioga Peak Ct.
Ground Cover area: 47,334 square feet
Turf area: 4,954 square feet
Hardscape area: 9,088 square feet
CC-10 The east side of Terrace View Loop from Vintage Dr to Butler Peak PI. The west side
of Terrace View Loop from Rainbow Falls Ct to Vintage Dr.
Ground Cover area: 24,603 square feet
Hardscape area: 10,760 square feet
CC-11 The paseo from Caryn School to Banyan St. The south side of Banyan St from the
paseo to Rochester Ave. The east and west side of Mt Baldy PI from Banyan St to
Sierra Crest View Loop. The north side of Sierra Crest View Loop from Hilltop Ct to
Woodland Ct.
Ground Cover area: 47,507 square feet
Turf area: 7,810 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,825 square feet
CC-12 The separation paseo from Vintage Dr to Pinnacle Peak Ct.
Ground Cover area: 50,325 square feet
Turf area: 15,021 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,675 square feet
CC-13 The east side of Hillview Loop from Tioga Peak Ct to Vintage Dr. The south side of
Vintage Dr from Hillview Loop to Terrace View Loop. The north side of Vintage Dr from
Hillview Loop to Caryn School. The east side of Terrace View Loop from Vintage Dr to
Mt San Antonio Ct.
Ground Cover area: 26,162 square feet
Turf area: 4,508 square feet
Hardscape area: 12,928 square feet
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CC-14 The east side of Sierra Crest View Loop from Mt Waverly Ct to Vintage Dr. The north
side of Vintage Dr from Sierra Crest View Loop to Sierra Crest View Loop. The east
and west side of Sierra Crest View Loop from Vintage Dr to Mt Wilson Ct. The south
side of Vintage Dr from Netherlands View Loop to 330 feet west of Netherlands
View Loop.
Ground Cover area: 73,250 square feet
Turf area: 16,525 square feet
Hardscape area: 9,885 square feet
CC-15 The south side of Sierra Crest View Loop from Mt Waverly Ct to Mt Cambridge Ct. The
north side of Sierra Crest View Loop from Mt Cambridge Ct to Woodland Ct. The north
side of Sierra Crest View Loop from Hilltop Ct to Caryn School. The Sierra Crest
View Loop paseo from Sierra Crest View Loop to Mt Sherman Ct.
Ground Cover area: 70,990 square feet
Turf area: 7,699 square feet
Hardscape area: 20,055 square feet
CC-16 The south side of Vintage Dr from Netherlands View Loop to Rochester Ave. The north
side of Vintage Dr from Rochester Ave to Sierra Crest View Loop. The east and west
side of Sierra Crest View Loop from Mt Wilson Ct to Mt Cambridge Ct. The Netherlands
View Loop Paseo from Vintage Dr to Mt Sterling Ct.
Ground Cover area: 77,202 square feet
Turf area: 3,954 square feet
Hardscape area: 18,195 square feet
CC-17 The east side of Milliken Ave from Vintage Dr to Banyan St.
Ground Cover area: 13,740 square feet
Turf area: 9,088 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,460 square feet
CC-18 The north side of Vintage Dr from Milliken Ave to Hillview Loop. The south side of
Vintage Dr from 104 feet west of Hillview Loop to Milliken Ave.
Ground Cover area: 32,287 square feet
Turf area: 3,889 square feet
Hardscape area: 11,188 square feet
CC-19 The Terrace View Loop paseo from Vintage Dr to Terrace View Loop.
Ground Cover area: 17,469 square feet
Turf area: 15,617 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,736 square feet
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CC-20 The east side of Terrace View Loop from Mt San Antonio Ct to El Capitan Ct. The west
side of Terrace View Loop from Butler Peak PI to Mt San Antonio Ct.
Ground Cover area: 20,627 square feet
Hardscape area: 20,017 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,888 square feet
CC-21 The west side of Rochester Ave from Banyan St to 317 feet south of Vintage Dr.
Ground Cover area: 31,292 square feet
CC-22 The south side of Vintage Dr from Terrace View Loop to Sierra Crest View Loop. The
east and west side of Hillview Loop from Vintage Dr to Mt Rainier Ct.
Ground Cover area: 11,609 square feet
Turf area: 3,763 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,524 square feet
CC-23 The south side of Banyan St from Milliken Ave to Butler Peak PI. The west side of
Butler Peak PI from Banyan St to Terrace View Loop. The north side of Terrace View
Loop from Butler Peak PI to Rainbow Falls Ct.
Ground Cover area: 12,132 square feet
Hardscape area: 528 square feet
CC-24 The north side of Terrace View Loop from El Capitan Ct to Butler Peak PI. The east
side of Butler Peak PI from Terrace View Loop to Banyan St. The south side of
Banyan St from Butler Peak PI to 990 feet east of Butler Peak PI.
Ground Cover area: 14,452 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,600 square feet
CC-26 The east side of Rochester Ave from 210 freeway to Vintage Dr. The north and south
side of Vintage Dr from Rochester Ave to Thunder Mountain Ave. The west side of
Rochester Ave from 317 feet south of Vintage Dr to the 210 freeway.
Ground Cover area: 35,037 square feet
Hardscape area: 19,779 square feet
CC-27 The Milliken Ave median and the west side of Milliken Ave from 292 feet south of
Vintage Dr to 210 freeway.
Ground Cover area: 13,365 square feet
Hardscape area: 12,300 square feet
CC-28 The east side of Milliken Ave from Vintage Dr to the 210 freeway right-of-way.
Ground Cover area: 17,724 square feet
Cobble area: 2,387 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,810 square feet
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Map of Improvements
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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
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services:
Regular Salaries $ 15,980
Overtime Salaries 5,500
Part Time Salaries 1,630
Fringe Benefits 8,400
Subtotal - Personnel 31,510
Operations and Maintenance:
Operations and Maintenance:
O & M/General 10,550
Contract Services:
Contract Services/General 304,110
Tree Maintenance 71,850
Subtotal - Contract Services 375,960
Utilities:
Water Utilities 144,180
Electric Utilities 2,580
Subtotal - Utilities 146,760
Assessment Administration 4,570
Admin./General Overhead 33,930
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 571,770
Capital Expenditures:
Captial Outlay- Equipment 126,500
Captial Project 50,000
Subtotal - Capital Expenditures 176,500
Total Expenditures Budget $ 779,780
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Fiscal Year
2024/25 Budget
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies $ 604,430
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 5,310
Subtotal -Taxes 609,740
Transfer In:
Transfer In - General Fund 39,540
Total Revenues Budget 649,280
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (130,500)
Total Gross Estimated Assessments $ 605,102.05
Total District EBU Count 1,199.84
Actual Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 504.32
Maximum Allowable Assement per EBU - Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 504.32
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
September 1, 2010, voted in favor of a Proposition 218 assessment ballot increase with an
allowable annual increase by the lesser of 3.0% 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, 2024 $ 805,546
Contribution to/(Use of) Reserve - Fiscal Year 2024/25 (130,500)
Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2025 $ 675,046
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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 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. 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
• 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.
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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.
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.
Vacant parcels are assigned an EBU value of 0.25 EBU's 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 EBU's per acre in recognition of the limited benefit
they receive from the improvements which are provided for the use and benefit of the residential
units within 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.
There are two benefit zones within the District: Zone 1 and Zone 2. Parcels in Zone 2 are assigned
0.75 EBU per dwelling unit due to the reduction in special benefit they receive as a result of their
location relative to the majority of the improvements maintained by the District. Zone 2 parcels
are on the far east and west side of the District. Therefore, parcels within Zone 2 do not receive
the same special benefit from the improvements due to their proximity, as parcels within Zone 1
which are assigned 1.00 EBU per dwelling unit and are generally located adjacent to or in close
proximity to the improvements. 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-Zone 1 1.00 Parcel
Single Family Residential -Zone 2 0.75 Parcel
School 0.25 Acre
Undeveloped 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
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 2024/25 maximum allowable assessment rates
for the District:
Maximum
Allowable Actual
Assessment Asessment Rate Total
Property Type (County Use Code Rate per EBU per EBU Units/Acres Total EBUs
Single Family Residential-Zone 1 $504.32 $504.32 966.00 966.00
Single Family Residential-Zone 2 $504.32 $504.32 310.00 232.50
School $504.32 $504.32 5.35 1.34
Undeveloped $504.32 $504.32 0.00 0.00
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 2011/12,the maximum allowable assessment amount may
be increased by the lesser of 3.0% 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
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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 2024/25 will increase from $490.21 to $504.32 per
single-family residence zone 1 and from $367.66 to $378.24 per single-family residence zone 2,
a CPI increase of 2.88% as compared to Fiscal Year 2023/24.
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
The assessment roll is a listing of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25 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 2024/25 actual assessments for the District:
Actual
Assessment Total
Property Type (County Use Code) Rate per EBU Units/Acres Total EBUs Total Assessment
Single Family Residential -Zone 1 $504.32 966.00 966.00 $487,173.12
Single Family Residential -Zone 2 $504.32 310.00 232.50 117,254.40
School $504.32 5.35 1.34 674.53
Undeveloped 1 $504.32 0.00 0.00 0.00
Totals 1,281.35 1,199.84 $605,102.05
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 2024/25.
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Annual Engineer's Report
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
Landscape Maintenance District No. 7
(North Etiwanda)
ATTACHMENT 6
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7
(NORTH ETIWANDA)
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 Tern
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
Micah Martin, 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 11
ESTIMATE OF COSTS 13
District Budget 13
Definitions of Budget Items 15
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT 16
Overview 16
General Benefit 17
Special Benefit 17
Method of Assessment Spread 18
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 19
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ANNEXATIONS 21
Assessment Roll 21
Annexations 21
ENGINEER'S LETTER
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga (the "City"), under
the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "1972 Act") adopted its Resolution No.
2024-046, a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy of Annual Assessments for
Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 (North Etiwanda) (the "District"); and
WHEREAS, the Resolution Initiating Proceedings directed staff to prepare and file an
Annual Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2024/25 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
2024/25 Budqet
Expenditures
Personnel Services $ 114,350
Operations and Maintenance 997,540
Total Expenditures Budget 1,111,890
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 958,920
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 11,540
Subtotal - Taxes 970,460
Other Revenues 47,290
Total Revenues Budget 1,017,750
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (94,140)
Total District EBU Count 3,123.00
Actual Assessment per EBU $ 307.05
Maximum Allowable Assement per EBU $ 307.05
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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. 1 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.
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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 of the City known as North Etiwanda, which is
generally bounded by the 210 Freeway on the south, 1-15 Freeway on the west, and City limits
on the north and east. Typically, parcels have been annexed to the District as they have been
developed.
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
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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
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: Etiwanda Creek Park.
Site # Descriptive Location
EN-1 The north side of Wilson Ave from San Sevaine Rd to Ridgeline PI. The east side of
Ridgeline PI from Wilson Ave to Arcadia Way.
Ground Cover area: 27,325 square feet
Turf area: 19,334 square feet
Hardscape area: 840 square feet
EN-2 The Metropolitan Water District easement on the south side of Crescenta Way from
San Marino Way to Ridgeline Pl.
Ground Cover area: 38,104 square feet
Turf area: 41,250 square feet
Hardscape area: 9,000 square feet
EN-3 The Wilson Ave median from Wardman Bullock Rd to San Sevaine Rd.
Ground Cover area: 9,016 square feet
Hardscape area: 11,088 square feet
EN-4 The Planters on the north side of the drainage easement that is between and parallel
to Highland Ave and Arapaho Rd from Etiwanda Ave east to the end.
Ground Cover area: 63,972 square feet
EN-5 The south side of Wilson Ave from 1,115 feet west of San Sevaine Rd to 205 feet east
of San Sevaine Rd. The east side of San Sevaine Rd from Wilson Ave to Young's
Canyon Rd.
Ground Cover area: 45,584 square feet
Turf area: 3,527 square feet
EN-6 The north side of Wilson Ave from Wardman Bullock Rd to Ridgeline Pl. The west
side of Ridgeline PI from Wilson Ave to 120 feet north of Arcadia Way.
Ground Cover area: 29,226 square feet
Turf area: 15,136 square feet
Hardscape area: 1,300 square feet
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EN-7 The parkway on the eastside of Wardman Bullock Rd from Wilson Ave to 857 feet
north of Glendora Dr. The cobblestone between the tract wall and the flood wall will
be handled for debris pickup and weed control on an as needed basis.
Ground Cover area: 10,268 square feet
Hardscape area: 31,549 square feet
EN-8 The south side of Crescenta Way from Ridgeline PI to Crestline PI.
Ground Cover area: 50,305 square feet
Turf area: 35,960 square feet
Hardscape area: 10,000 square feet
EN-9 The paseo from Meadowbrook Ct to Rock Creek Rd.
Ground Cover area: 1,400 square feet
Turf area: 6,555 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,820 square feet
EN-10 The paseo from Etiwanda Ave to Pacific Crest PI. The west side of Etiwanda Ave
from 175 feet north of N Rim Way to 171 feet south of Golden Prairie Dr.
Ground Cover area: 49,020 square feet
Turf area: 4,445 square feet
Hardscape area: 13,026 square feet
EN-11 The paseo south of Ridgecrest Dr to southern boundary of Tract 14139. This site is
temporarily maintained by another contractor and was deleted from the contract as of
July 16, 2001; however, this site is still the City's property.
Ground Cover area: 3,548 square feet
Turf area: 800 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,280 square feet
EN-12 The cul-de-sac on the north side of Ridgecrest Dr at Etiwanda Creek Channel.
Ground Cover area: 1,870 square feet
Turf area: 700 square feet
Hardscape area: 450 square feet
EN-13 The north side of Wilson Ave from 574 feet west of Cherry Ave to the channel east of
San Sevaine Rd. The Wilson Ave median from Cherry Ave to San Sevaine Rd. The
east side of San Sevaine Rd from Wilson Ave to 136 feet north of Crescenta Way.
Ground Cover area: 46,611 square feet
Turf area: 5,037 square feet
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EN-14 The west side of San Sevaine Rd from 150 feet north of Wilson Ave to 136 feet north
of Crescenta Way.
Ground Cover area: 55,166 square feet
Turf area: 235 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,975 square feet
EN-15 The north side of Young's Canyon Rd from 500 feet east of Koch PI to 692 feet west
of Koch PI. The south side of Young's Canyon Rd from 349 feet east of Koch PI to
692 feet west of Koch PI. The east and west side of Koch PI place from
Young's Canyon Rd to 132 feet north of Young's Canyon Rd. The west side of
Koch PI from Young's Canyon Rd to 132 feet south of Young's Canyon Rd. The east
side of Koch PI from 82 feet south of Young's Canyon Rd to Young's Canyon Rd. The
trailhead north east of the east end of Young's Canyon Rd to the south end of
San Sevaine Rd Horse Trail. The south end of San Sevaine Rd Horse from the trail
head to 254 feet north of trailhead.
Ground Cover area: 42,925 square feet
Hardscape area: 14,308 square feet
EN-16 The east side of Wardman Bullock Rd from 225 feet south of San Segundo Dr to 80
feet north of Dona Way.
Ground Cover area: 2,056 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,450 square feet
EN-17 The north side of Colonbero Rd from San Sevaine Rd Channel to Guidera Dr. The
south side of Colonbero Rd from San Sevaine Rd Channel to 400 feet north of
Guidera Dr. The north side of Aggazzotti Rd from Colonbero Rd to 475 feet east of
Colonbero Rd. This site has a pump which will be adjusted and maintained by City
personnel.
Ground Cover area: 43,241 square feet
Hardscape area: 29,125 square feet
EN-18 The north side of Aggazzotti Rd from San Antonio Dr to San Sevaine Rd. The west
side of San Sevaine Rd from Aggazzotti Rd to 702 feet south of Aggazzotti Rd. The
east side of San Sevaine Rd from 702 feet south of Aggazzotti Rd to Regina Dr.
Ground Cover area: 47,823 square feet
Hardscape area: 30,986 square feet
EN-19 The south side of Wilson Ave from Etiwanda Ave to Estates Way.
Ground Cover area: 45,727 square feet
Hardscape area: 19,229 square feet
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EN-20 The south side of Wilson Ave form Bluegrass Ave to Estates Way.
Ground Cover area: 85,155 square feet
Hardscape area: 48,784 square feet
EN-21 The north side of Wilson Ave from Etiwanda Ave to Cervantes PI. The Wilson Ave
median from Etiwanda Ave to Cervantes PI. The westside of Etiwanda Ave from
Wilson Ave to Del Norte PI.
Ground Cover area: 88,795 square feet
Hardscape area: 27,128 square feet
EN-22 The north and south side of Vintage Dr from 165 feet east of Countrywood PI to 338
feet west of Countrywood PI.
Ground Cover area: 13,603 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,365 square feet
EN-23 The north side of Wilson Ave and median from Etiwanda Ave west to Etiwanda Ave.
The east side of Etiwanda Ave from Wilson Ave to 1150 feet north of Wilson Ave.
Ground Cover area: 32,027 square feet
Hardscape area: 29,567 square feet
EN-24 The north side of Vintage Dr from 360 feet west of Ascot PI to 230 feet east of
Countrywood PI. The south side of Vintage Dr from Ascot PI to 500 feet east of
Countrywood Pl.
Ground Cover area: 34,707 square feet
Hardscape area: 92,600 square feet
EN-25 The east side of Bluegrass Ave from Banyan St to 610 feet north of Banyan St.
Ground Cover area: 4,054 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,819 square feet
EN-26 The south side of Banyan St from Bluegrass Ave to Greenwood PI.
Ground Cover area: 6,240 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,200 square feet
EN-27 The south side of Banyan St from Laurel Blossom PI to Etiwanda Ave.
Ground Cover area: 1,703 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,417 square feet
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EN-28 The north side of Wilson Ave from Cervantes PI to 1715 feet west of Cervantes PI.
The west side of Cervantes PI from Carmel Knolls Dr to Wilson Ave. The paseo from
Wilson Ave to Tejas Ct. The median on Wilson Ave from Cervantes PI to
Bluegrass Ave. The following temporary landscape: There is one planter on the west
side of Altura Dr at Tejas Ct. There are five planters on the south side of Tejas Ct
from Altura Dr to 195 feet east of Altura Dr.
Ground Cover area: 25,048 square feet
Hardscape area: 22,532 square feet
EN-29 The south side of Banyan St from 787 feet west of East Ave to East Ave. The west
side of East Ave from Banyan St to 600 feet south of Blue Gum. The east side of East
Ave from Banyan St to 537 feet south of Banyan St.
Ground Cover area: 16,111 square feet
Hardscape area: 15,774 square feet
EN-30 The east side of Bluegrass Ave from 257 feet south of Churchill Dr to 418 feet north of
Churchill Dr.
Ground Cover area: 9,303 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,302 square feet
EN-31 The south side of Banyan St from 375 feet south of Cashew Way to Rose Way. The
north side of Banyan St from 435 feet west of Peak PI to Wardman Bullock Rd.
Ground Cover area: 53,000 square feet
Hardscape area: 26,855 square feet
EN-32 The landscaping south of the equestrian trail from 210 feet west of Grovewood PI to
1,170 feet east of Grovewood PI.
Ground Cover area: 6,900 square feet
EN-33 The north side of Young's Canyon Rd from 600 feet east of Banyan St to Banyan St.
The east side of Wardman Bullock Rd from Banyan St to Wilson Ave. The south side
of Wilson Ave from Wardman Bullock Rd to 635 feet east of Fields Pl.
Ground Cover area: 66,601 square feet
Hardscape area: 46,332 square feet
EN-34 The west side of Wardman Bullock Rd from Wilson Ave to Banyan St. Parkview Way
from Wardman Bullock Rd to Soledad Way.
Ground Cover area: 67,021 square feet
Hardscape area: 34,045 square feet
EN-35 The north side of Day Creek Blvd from Etiwanda Ave to Indian Wells PI.
Ground Cover area: 160,737 square feet
Hardscape area: 128,254 square feet
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EN-36 The south side of Day Creek Blvd from 380 feet north of Coyote Dr to Etiwanda Ave.
The west side of Etiwanda Ave from Day Creek Blvd to 170 feet north of N Rim Way.
The west side of Day Creek Blvd from 380 feet north of Coyote Dr to Indian Wells PI.
Ground Cover area: 58,398 square feet
Hardscape area: 68,127 square feet
EN-37 The east side of East Ave from 235 feet south of Hunt Club Dr to 375 feet north of
Hunt Club Dr.
Ground Cover area: 5,559 square feet
Hardscape area: 5,231 square feet
EN-38 The west side of East Ave from 236 feet north of Philly Dr to 245 feet south of
Philly Dr.
Ground Cover area: 4,605 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,394 square feet
EN-39 The south side of Banyan St from Golden Lock PI to Raindrop PI.
Ground Cover area 6,024 square feet
Hardscape area: 330 square feet
EN-40 The west side of Wardman Bullock Rd from Colonbero Rd to Breeders Cup Dr. The
east side of Wardman Bullock Rd from Colonbero Rd to 385 feet south of
Colonbero Rd.
Ground Cover area: 28,527 square feet
Hardscape area: 21,723 square feet
EN-41 The north side of Colonbero Rd from Wardman Bullock Rd to Ambleside PI. The
south side of Colonbero Rd from 150 feet east of Wardman Bullock Rd to
Ambleside PI. The east side of Ambleside PI from Colonbero Rd to 700 feet north of
Colonbero Rd.
Ground Cover area: 17,065 square feet
Hardscape area: 12,990 square feet
EN-42 The west side of Wardman Bullock Rd from 778 feet north of Coral Sky Dr to
Wilson Ave. The north side of Wilson Ave from Wardman Bullock Rd to 218 feet west
of Compass PI. The east and west sides of Compass PI. from Wilson Ave to the
entrance monuments.
Ground Cover area: 31,809 square feet
Hardscape area: 34,321 square feet
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EN-43 The east side of East Av from 230 feet south of Copley Dr to 655 feet north of Copley
Dr. The Landscape on the south side of the trail 655 feet north of Copley Dr from East
Av to Gypsum Dr. The planters on the north and south side of the trail on Gypsum Dr
from Golden Lock PI to Raindrop Pl.
Ground Cover area: 14,954 square feet
Hardscape area: 18, 007 square feet
Parks, ground cover, shrubs and turf areas that make up parkways, median islands and paseos
are maintenance 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
Fiscal Year
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services:
Regular Salaries $ 52,640
Part-time Salaries 27,030
Fringe Benefits 34,680
Subtotal - Personnel 114,350
Operations and Maintenance:
Operations and Maintenance:
O & M/General 46,470
O & M/Facilities 2,500
Emergency Equipment and Vehicle Rental 5,000
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 53,970
Contract Services:
Contract Services/General 465,200
Contract Services/Facilities 3,030
Tree Maintenance 73,650
Subtotal - Contract Services 541,880
Utilities:
Water Utilities 296,820
Electric Utilities 17,410
Subtotal - Utilities 314,230
Admin./General Overhead 86,780
Other Expenses 680
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 997,540
Total Expenditures Budget $ 1,111,890
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Fiscal Year
2024/25 Budget
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies $ 958,920
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 11,540
Subtotal -Taxes 970,460
Other Revenues:
Other Rental/Lease Income 42,860
Park Maintenance Fees 1,250
Sports Lighting Fees 3,180
Subtotal - Other Revenues: 47,290
Total Revenues Budget 1,017,750
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (94,140)
Total Gross Estimated Assessments $ 958,917.15
Total District EBU Count 3,123.00
Actual Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 307.05
Maximum Allowable Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 307.05
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, 2024 $ 797,883
Contribution to/(Use of) Reserve - Fiscal Year 2024/25 (94,140)
Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2025 $ 703,743
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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 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. 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
• 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.
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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 XIID and Proposition 218 had not yet been passed. Upon
the passage of Article XIID 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 1996/97 Fiscal Year. 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. The following table provides the weighting factors to
determine each parcel's EBU assignment.
Land-Use Equivalent Dwelling Units
Property Type (County Use Code) EBU Value Multiplier
Single Family Residential 1.00 Parcel
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 2024/25 maximum allowable assessment rates
for the District:
Maximum
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Property Type (County Use Code Rate per EBU per EBU Units/Acres Total EBUs
,Single Family Residential $307.05 $307.05 3,123.00 3,123.00
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
The assessment roll is a listing of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25 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 2024/25 actual assessments for the
District:
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Single Family Residential $307.05 3,123.00 3,123.00 $958,917.15
Totals 3,123.001 3,123.00 $958,917.15
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 2024/25:
Annexation Total Units
APN Date Project /Acres Total EBUs Type
0226-231-54 02/15/23 DRC2020-00022 1.00 1.00 Single-Family Res
0225-171-04 03/15/23 SUBTT20337 9.00 9.00 Single-Family Res
0225-123-09 10/18/23 SUBTPM20655 3.89 1 3.89 1 Vacant
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Annual Engineering Report
Fiscal Year 2024/25
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Landscape Maintenance District No. 8
(South Etiwanda)
ATTACHMENT 7
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8
(SOUTH ETIWANDA)
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: 909.774.2700
Fax: 909.774.2845
CITY COUNCIL
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
Lynne B. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tern
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
Micah Martin, 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 5
ESTIMATE OF COSTS 7
District Budget 7
Definitions of Budget Items 9
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT 10
Overview 10
General Benefit 11
Special Benefit 11
Method of Assessment Spread 12
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 13
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ANNEXATIONS 15
Assessment Roll 15
Annexations 15
ENGINEER'S LETTER
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga (the "City"), under
the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "1972 Act") adopted its Resolution No.
2024-046, a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy of Annual Assessments for Landscape
Maintenance District No. 8 (South Etiwanda) (the "District"); and
WHEREAS, the Resolution Initiating Proceedings directed staff to prepare and file an
Annual Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2024/25 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
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services $ 12,720
Operations and Maintenance 34,260
Total Expenditures Budget 46,980
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 34,270
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 370
Total Revenues Budget 34,640
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (12,340)
Total District EBU Count 226.22
Actual Assessment per EBU $ 151.45
Maximum Allowable Assement per EBU $ 151.45
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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. 1 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.
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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 known as South Etiwanda, which is south of the
1-210 Freeway along Fisher Dr, east of East Ave, including the south side of Highstone Manor Ct,
the south side of Smokestone St, and to the San Bernardino County Flood Control drainage basin
on east side. Typically, parcels have been annexed to the District as they have been 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
replacement. Services include personnel, materials, contracting services, utilities, capital projects
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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:
Site # Descriptive Location
SE-1 The east side of East Ave from 480 feet south of Catalpa St to 182 feet north of
Catalpa St. The north and south side of Catalpa St from East Ave to Brownstone PI.
The west side of Brownstone PI from Catalpa St to 150 feet south of Catalpa St. Not
including the frontage parkway at 6649 East Ave.
Ground Cover area: 10,355 square feet
Turf area: 6,258 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,050 square feet
SE-2 The south side of Fisher Dr from 361 feet east of East Ave to 210 feet east of
Starstone PI.
Ground Cover area: 9,366 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,074 square feet
SE-3 The south side of Fisher Dr from 860 feet west of Mulberry St to Mulberry St.
Ground Cover area: 3,676 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,910 square feet
SE-4 The east of side of East Ave from 700 feet south of Fisher Dr to Fisher Dr. The south
side of Fisher Dr from East Ave to 358 feet east of East Ave.
Ground Cover area: 5,174 square feet
Hardscape area: 10,694 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.
With a Majority Protest for the Proposition 218 Ballot Initiative in September 2010, the City
stopped maintaining the north side of Fisher Dr and reduced the service level to a B.
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
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services:
Regular Salaries $ 8,690
Fringe Benefits 4,030
Subtotal - Personnel 12,720
Operations and Maintenance:
Operations and Maintenance:
O & M/General 1,500
Contract Services:
Contract Services/General 14,300
Tree Maintenance 9,900
Subtotal - Contract Services 24,200
Utilities:
Water Utilities 7,870
Electric Utilities 380
Subtotal - Utilities 8,250
Admin./General Overhead 310
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 34,260
Total Expenditures Budget $ 46,980
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Fiscal Year
2024/25 Budget
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies $ 34,270
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 370
Subtotal - Taxes 34,640
Total Revenues Budget 34,640
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (12,340)
Total Gross Estimated Assessments $ 34,261.02
Total District EBU Count 226.22
Actual Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 151.45
Maximum Allowable Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 151.45
The maximum allowable assessment per Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU) listed in the District
budget above, is the amount which was approved when the District was formed, 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, 2024 $ 45,444
Contribution to/(Use of) Reserve- Fiscal Year 2024/25 (12,340)
Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2025 $ 33,104
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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 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. 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
• 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.
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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.
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
Single Family Residential 1.00 Parcel
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.
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The following table summarizes the Fiscal Year 2024/25 maximum allowable assessment rates
for the District:
Maximum
Allowable Actual
Assessment Asessment Rate Total
Property Type (County Use Code Rate per EBU per EBU Units/Acres Total EBUs
Sin le Family Residential $151.45 $151.45 199.00 199.00
Non-Residential 151.45 151.45 13.61 27.22
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
The assessment roll is a listing of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25 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 2024/25 actual assessments for the District:
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Single Fam ly Residential $151.45 199.00 199.00 $30,138.55
Non-Residential 151.451 13.61 27.221 4,122.47
Totals 1 212.61 226.22 $34,261.02
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 2024/25.
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Annual Engineer's Report
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
Landscape Maintenance District No. 9
(Lower Etiwanda)
ATTACHMENT 8
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9
(LOWER ETIWANDA)
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 Tern
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
Micah Martin, 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 7
ESTIMATE OF COSTS 9
District Budget 9
Definitions of Budget Items 11
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT 12
Overview 12
General Benefit 13
Special Benefit 13
Method of Assessment Spread 14
Cost of Living Inflator 15
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 16
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ANNEXATIONS 18
Assessment Roll 18
Annexations 18
ENGINEER'S LETTER
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga (the "City"), under
the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "1972 Act") adopted its Resolution No.
2024-046, a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy of Annual Assessments for
Landscape Maintenance District No. 9 (Lower Etiwanda) (the "District"); and
WHEREAS, the Resolution Initiating Proceedings directed staff to prepare and file an
Annual Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2024/25 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
2024/25 Budqet
Expenditures
Personnel Services $ 504,510
Operations and Maintenance 391,240
Capital Expenditures 450,000
Total Expenditures Budget 1,345,750
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 779,040
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 1,380
Subtotal - Taxes 780,420
Other Revenues 3,060
Total Revenues Budget 783,480
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (562,270)
Total District EBU Count 2,497.56
Actual Assessment per EBU $ 311.92
Maximum Allowable Assement per EBU $ 723.93
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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. 1 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.
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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 known as Lower Etiwanda, which is south of
Victoria St, north of Foothill Blvd, generally east of Etiwanda Ave and the 1-15 Freeway and west
of East Ave. 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,
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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 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: Garcia Park (formerly known as South Etiwanda Park).
Site # Descriptive Location
9-1 The west side of East Ave from 380 feet north of Chateau Dr to 290 feet south of
Chateau Dr.
Ground Cover area: 7,244 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,525 square feet
9-2 The west side of East Ave from 339 feet north of Brookfield Dr to 157 north of
Brookfield Dr. Brookfield Dr from East Ave to Oakcrest Ct. The east side of
Oakcrest Ct to 137 feet north of Brookfield Dr.
Ground Cover area: 2,390 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,874 square feet
9-3 The west side of East Ave from 790 feet north of Highfield Dr to 256 feet south of
Highfield Dr.
Ground Cover area: 8,769 square feet
Hardscape area: 10,669 square feet
9-4 The west side of East Ave from 295 feet north of Via Veneto Dr To Via Veneto Dr.
The north side of Via Veneto Dr From East Ave to Dolcetto PI. The east side of
Dolcetto PI from Via Veneto Dr to Miller Ave. The south side of Miller Ave from 372
feet west of Dolcetto PI to 240 feet east of Dolcetto PI. The west side of Dolcetto PI
from Miller Ave to Garcia Dr. The north side of Garcia Dr from Dolcetto PI to
Etiwanda Ave.
Ground Cover area: 48,612 square feet
Hardscape area: 28,746 square feet
9-5 The north side of Miller Ave from 429 feet west of Dolcetto PI to 1029 feet west of
Dolcetto PI.
Ground Cover area: 6,519 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,325 square feet
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9-6 The north side of Miller Ave from 254 feet east of Dolcetto PI to 167 feet west of
Dolcetto PI.
Ground Cover area: 4,089 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,854 square feet
9-8 The south side of Base Line Rd from Etiwanda Ave to Shelby PI. The Base Line Rd
median from Etiwanda Ave to 473 feet east of Shelby PI.
Ground Cover area: 16,395 square feet
Hardscape area: 14,558 square feet
9-9 The north side of Candlewood St from Exbury PI to Etiwanda Ave.
Ground Cover area: 3,362 square feet
Hardscape area: 786 square feet
9-10 The north side of Base Line Rd from 522 feet east of Forester PI to 180 feet west of
Forester PI. The Base Line Rd median from 503 feet east of Forester PI to 200 feet
west of Forester PI.
Ground Cover area: 16,930 square feet
Hardscape area: 13,600 square feet
9-11 The north side of Mueller Ct from 40 feet past the east end of Mueller Ct to 20 feet
east of Dicarlo PI.
Ground Cover area: 9,420 square feet
Hardscape area: 742 square feet
9-12 The north and south sides of Highland Ave from 217 feet west of Norcia Dr to 210 feet
east of Dicarlo PI.
Ground Cover area: 12,471 square feet
Hardscape area: 14,445 square feet
9-13 The south side of Carnesi Dr from Etiwanda Ave to 395 feet east of Murietta Ct.
Ground Cover area: 8,919 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,203 square feet
9-14 The west side of East Ave from 665 feet north of Miller Ave to Miller Ave. The north
side of Miller Ave from East Ave to 667 feet west of East Ave.
Ground Cover area: 9,150 square feet
Hardscape area: 16,226 square feet
9-15 The north side of Base Line Rd from Shelby PI to 343 feet east of Shelby PI.
Ground Cover area: 3,480 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,638 square feet
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9-16 The east side of Dolcetto PI from Garcia Dr to Via Veneto Dr. The south side of Via
Veneto Dr from Dolcetto PI to East Ave. The west side of East Ave from Via Veneto
Dr to 276 feet south of Via Veneto Dr.
Ground Cover area: 16,310 square feet
Hardscape area: 13,411 square feet
9-17 The east side of Etiwanda Ave from 145 feet south of Miller Ave to Miller Ave. The
south side of Miller Ave from Etiwanda Ave to Three Vines PI.
Ground Cover area: 7,535 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,130 square feet
FH-17 The Foothill Blvd median from Etiwanda Ave to Cornwell Ct.
Ground Cover area: 8,275 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 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
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services:
Regular Salaries $ 314,590
Part-time Salaries 25,080
Fringe Benefits 164,840
Subtotal - Personnel 504,510
Operations and Maintenance:
Operations and Maintenance:
O & M/General 17,800
Emergency Equipment and Vehicle Rental 1,000
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 18,800
Contract Services:
Contract Services/General 129,340
Tree Maintenance 62,330
Subtotal - Contract Services 191,670
Utilities:
Water Utilities 76,510
Electric Utilities 3,840
Subtotal - Utilities 80,350
Assessment Administration 5,240
Admin./General Overhead 95,180
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 391,240
Capital Expenditures:
Captial Outlay- Equipment 450,000
Subtotal - Capital Expenditures 450,000
Total Expenditures Budget $ 1,345,750
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Fiscal Year
2024/25 Budget
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies $ 779,040
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 1,380
Subtotal -Taxes 780,420
Other Revenues:
Park Maintenance Fees 2,950
Sports Field User Group Rentals 110
Subtotal - Other Revenues: 3,060
Total Revenues Budget 783,480
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (562,270)
Total Gross Estimated Assessments $ 779,038.89
Total District EBU Count 2,497.56
Actual Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 311.92
Maximum Allowable Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 723.93
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 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, 2024 $ 1,823,185
Contribution to/(Use of) Reserve - Fiscal Year 2024/25 (562,270)
Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2025 $ 1,260,915
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The City has reserve funds that are more than sufficient to cover an estimated six months' worth
of maintenance and servicing costs for the District. When there are excess funds in the District's
reserve account, the excess can be used to lower the annual levy to property owners within the
District. The City will continue to annually review the estimated costs and expenses for the
District as well as reserve fund levels, in order to determine if future levies can be reduced as
well.
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.
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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.
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. 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 Assessment 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.
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
Single Family Residential 1.00 Parcel
Multi-Family Residential 1.00 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.
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The following summarizes the Fiscal Year 2024/25 maximum allowable assessment rates for
the District:
Maximum
Allowable Actual
Assessment Asessment Rate Total
Property Type (County Use Code Rate per EBU per EBU Units/Acres Total EBUs
Sin le Family Residential $723.93 $311.92 1,080.00 1,080.00
Wulti-Farnily Residential 723.93 311.92 1,381.00 1,381.00
Non-Residential 723.93 311.921 18.281 36.56
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 with Fiscal Year 2001/02, the maximum allowable assessment may
be increased each year, based upon the Consumer Price Index ("CPI"), All Urban Consumers
(CPI-U), for the Riverside — San Bernardino — Ontario Consumer Price Index area, as
determined by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or its
successor. The Engineer shall compute the percentage difference between the CPI for March of
each year and the CPI for the previous March, and shall then adjust the existing assessment by
an amount not to exceed such percentage for the following fiscal year. Should the Bureau of
Labor Statistics revise such index or discontinue the preparation of such index, the Engineer
shall use the revised index or a comparable system as approved by the City Council for
determining fluctuations in the cost of living. 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 2024/25 will remain at $311.92 per single-family
residence.
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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
The assessment roll is a listing of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25 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 2024/25 actual assessments for the
District:
Actual
Assessment Total
Property Type (County Use Code) Rate per EBU Units/Acres Total EBUs Total Assessment
Single Family Residential $311.92 1,080.00 1,080.00 $336,873.60
Multi-Family Residential 311.92 1,381.00 1,381.00 430,761.52
Non-Residential 311.92 18.28 36.56 11,403.77
Totals 2,479.281 2,497.561 $779,038.89
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 2024/25.
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Annual Engineer's Report
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
Landscape Maintenance District No. 10
(Rancho Etiwanda)
ATTACHMENT 9
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10
(RANCHO ETIWANDA)
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 Tern
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
Micah Martin, 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 7
ESTIMATE OF COSTS 9
District Budget 9
Definitions of Budget Items 11
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT 12
Overview 12
General Benefit 13
Special Benefit 13
Method of Assessment Spread 14
Cost of Living Inflator 15
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 15
ASSESSMENT ROLL and ANNEXATIONS 17
Assessment Roll 17
Annexations 17
ENGINEER'S LETTER
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga (the "City"), under
the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "1972 Act") adopted its Resolution No.
2024-046, a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy of Annual Assessments for
Landscape Maintenance District No. 10 (Rancho Etiwanda) (the "District"); and
WHEREAS, the Resolution Initiating Proceedings directed staff to prepare and file an
Annual Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2024/25 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
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services $ 338,900
Operations and Maintenance 563,670
Capital Expenditures 184,250
Total Expenditures Budget 1,086,820
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies 697,520
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 5,550
Subtotal - Taxes 703,070
Other Revenues 31,510
Total Revenues Budget 734,580
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (352,240)
Total District EBU Count 786.00
Actual Assessment per EBU $ 887.43
Maximum Allowable Assessment per EBU $ 1,114.00
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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. 1 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.
1, 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.
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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 known as Rancho Etiwanda, which lies north of
the 210 Freeway, east of Day Creek Channel, and west of Bluegrass Ave. 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,
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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 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: Day Creek Park.
Site # Descriptive Location
10-1 The west side of Day Creek Blvd from 790 feet north of Richfield Dr to Wilson Ave.
The north side of Wilson Ave from Day Creek Blvd to 227 feet west of Day
Creek Blvd. This site overlaps 10-2.
Ground Cover area: 16,941 square feet
Hardscape area: 3,589 square feet
10-2 The north and south side of Wilson Ave from 497 feet west of Alvarado PI to Day
Creek Blvd. The south side of Wilson Ave from Day Creek Blvd to Bluegrass Ave.
The Wilson Ave median from Day Creek Blvd to Bluegrass Ave.
Ground Cover area: 47,275 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,444 square feet
10-3 The west side of Day Creek Blvd from Wilson Ave to 144 feet south of Clydesdale Dr.
The Day Creek Blvd median from Wilson Ave to Banyan St.
Ground Cover area: 32,619 square feet
Hardscape area: 10,983 square feet
10-4 The east side of Day Creek Blvd from 648 feet south of Keenland Dr to Wilson Ave.
Ground Cover area: 15,952 square feet
Hardscape area: 4,365 square feet
10-5 The west side of Bluegrass Ave from Wilson Ave to 705 feet south of Challendon Dr.
Ground Cover area: 26,882 square feet
Hardscape area: 12,220 square feet
10-6 The south side of Banyan St from Rochester Ave to Day Creek Blvd. The north side of
Banyan St from 427 feet west of Rocking Horse PI to Rocking Horse PI. The west side
of Day Creek Blvd from Banyan St to Vintage Dr. The north side of Vintage Dr from
Day Creek Blvd to the paseo ending 153 feet west of Sandhill PI.
Ground Cover area: 44,000 square feet
Hardscape area: 16,197 square feet
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10-7 The north side of Vintage Dr from 180 feet east of Taylor Canon PI to Day Creek Blvd.
The east side of Day Creek Blvd from Vintage Dr to Banyan St. The south side of
Banyan St from Day Creek Blvd to Bluegrass Ave.
Ground Cover area: 22,164 square feet
Hardscape area: 11,724 square feet
10-8 The landscape against the south side facing wall north of the 210 freeway from the
top of the slope on the east side of Day Creek Blvd to 300 feet eastward. The Day
Creek Blvd median from the 210 freeway to Vintage Dr. The east side of Day Creek
Blvd from Caltrans ROW to Vintage Dr. The south side of Vintage Dr from Day Creek
Blvd to 180 feet east of Taylor Canyon PI.
Ground Cover area: 16,841 square feet
Hardscape area: 7,025 square feet
10-9 The north side of Coyote Dr from Brookstone PI to Day Creek Blvd. The east side of
Day Creek Blvd from Coyote Dr to 358 feet north of Coyote Dr. The west side of Day
Creek Blvd from 118 feet north of Coyote Dr to 380 feet north of Coyote Dr.
Ground Cover area: 9,403 square feet
Hardscape area: 6,052 square feet
10-10 The north side of Wilson Ave from 395 feet east of Day Creek Blvd to Day Creek Blvd.
The east side of Day Creek Blvd from Wilson Ave to Blackstone Dr. The south side of
Blackstone Dr from Day Creek Blvd to Stoneview Rd. The north side of Blackstone Dr
from Day Creek Blvd to 165 feet west of Stoneview Rd.
Ground Cover area: 26,304 square feet
Hardscape area: 19,117 square feet
10-11 The west side of Day Creek Blvd from 340 feet north of Banyan St to Banyan St. The
north side of Banyan St from Day Creek Blvd to Rocking Horse PI.
Ground Cover area: 20,378 square feet
Hardscape area: 11,212 square feet
10-12 The paseo on the east side of Stoneview Rd across from Duncaster PI.
Ground Cover area: 3,326 square feet
Hardscape area: 2,374 square feet
10-13 The west side of Day Creek Blvd from 340 feet south of Vintage Dr to 915 feet south
of Vintage Dr.
Ground Cover area: 27,416 square feet
Hardscape area: 16,167 square feet
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10-14 The south side of Vintage Dr from Saddle Tree PI to Day Creek Blvd. The west side
of Day Creek Blvd from Vintage Dr to 325 feet south of Vintage Dr.
Ground Cover area: 7,777 square feet
Hardscape area: 8,101 square feet
*This sites irrigation pump and valves are powered from site 10-13
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 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
2024/25 Budget
Expenditures
Personnel Services:
Regular Salaries $ 190,070
Overtime Salaries 1,050
Part-time Salaries 40,380
Fringe Benefits 107,400
Subtotal - Personnel 338,900
Operations and Maintenance:
Operations and Maintenance:
O & M/General 18,270
O & M/Facilities 26,650
Emergency Equipment and Vehicle Rental 3,300
Equip Operations & Maint 1,000
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 49,220
Contract Services:
Contract Services/General 192,350
Contract Serv/Facilities 4,190
Tree Maintenance 43,270
Subtotal - Contract Services 239,810
Utilities:
Water Utilities 120,710
Electric Utilities 18,790
Subtotal - Utilities 139,500
Assessment Administration 2,820
Admin./General Overhead 131,670
Misc Contributions to City 650
Subtotal - Operations and Maintenance 563,670
Capital Expenditures:
Captial Outlay- Equipment 109,250
Captial Project 75,000
Subtotal - Capital Expenditures 184,250
Total Expenditures Budget $ 1,086,820
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Fiscal Year
2024/25 Budget
Revenues
Taxes:
Estimated Assessments, Net of Estimated Delinquencies $ 697,520
Anticipated Prior Year Delinquencies Collection 5,550
Subtotal -Taxes 703,070
Other Revenues:
Other Rental/Lease Income 27,220
Park Maintenance Fees 180
Sports Field User Group Rentals 40
Sports Lighting Fees 3,970
Other Revenue 100
Subtotal - Other Revenues: 31,510
Total Revenues Budget 734,580
Contribution to/(Use of) Fund Balance $ (352,240)
Total Gross Estimated Assessments $ 697,519.98
Total District EBU Count 786.00
Actual Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 887.43
Maximum Allowable Assessment per EBU - Fiscal Year 2024/25 $ 1,114.00
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 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, 2024 $ 1,155,675
Contribution to/(Use of) Reserve - Fiscal Year 2024/25 (352,240)
Estimated Reserve Fund Balance, June 30, 2025 $ 803,435
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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 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. 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
• 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.
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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.
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. The following table provides the weighting factors
applied to determine each parcel's EBU assignment.
Land-Use Equivalent Dwelling Units
Property Type (County Use Code) EBU Value Multiplier
Single Family Residential 1.00 Parcel
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 summarizes the Fiscal Year 2024/25 maximum allowable assessment rates for
the District:
Maximum
Allowable Actual
Assessment Asessment Rate Total
Property Type (County Use Code Rate per EBU per EBU Units/Acres Total EBUs
,Single Family Residential $1,114.00 $887.43 786.00 786.00
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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 Livin_g Inflator
Each fiscal year beginning with Fiscal Year 2002/03, the maximum allowable assessment may
increase each year, based upon the Consumer Price Index ("CPI"), All Urban Consumers (CPI-
U), for the Riverside — San Bernardino — Ontario Consumer Price Index area, as determined by
the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or its successor. The
Engineer shall compute the percentage difference between the CPI for March of each year and
the CPI for the previous March, and shall then adjust the existing assessment by an amount not
to exceed such percentage for the following fiscal year. Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics
revise such index or discontinue the preparation of such index, the Engineer shall use the
revised index or a comparable system as approved by the City Council for determining
fluctuations in the cost of living. 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 2024/25 will increase from $845.17 to $887.43 per
single-family residence, a CPI increase of 5.0% as compared to Fiscal Year 2023/24.
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
The assessment roll is a listing of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25 apportioned to each
lot or parcel, as shown on the last equalized roll of the Assessor of the County of San
Bernardino. The following tables summarize the Fiscal Year 2024/25 actual assessment for the
District:
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Single Family Residential $887.43 786.00 786.00 $697,519.98
Totals 786.00 786.00 $697,519.98
A copy of the full assessment roll is available for review in the City Clerk's office.
Annexations
There are no effective annexations for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
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