To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE THE CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 STREET LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2605-024, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS OF CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES, APPURTENANCES, AND LANDSCAPED AREAS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC PROTEST HEARING
SET JUNE 2, 2026, AS THE DATE TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 STREET LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT ASSESSMENT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 1972 Landscaping and Lighting Act requires cities to prepare an engineer's report and conduct a public hearing before levying annual landscaping and lighting district assessment fees. On April 1, 2025 the City Council directed the City Engineer to prepare the report of the anticipated expenses and assessment proposal for the City's Street Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District (District) for FY 2026-27. The Engineer's Report (see attached) includes a summary of the District's boundaries, its proposed revenues and expenditures, and the services funded by the assessment. As was done last year, this year's Engineer's Report was created with the assistance of the City's consultant, Francisco and Associates, and includes comprehensive language that explains the City's assessment methodology and collection. According to the report, a General Fund subsidy of $1,161,394 will be required in the FY 2026-27 to cover all District costs. This is about 5% lower than the expected General Fund subsidy for FY 2025-26, due to personnel savings and the way vacancies are budgeted.
BACKGROUND
On April 14, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2604-018 and ordered the Engineer's Report f...
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