City Council

5. APPROVE THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LEVYING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ASSESSMENTS At the February 4, 2025, City Council meeting, the Council ordered the preparation of an Engineer’s Report for the Levy of Annual Assessments for the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District. The Engineer’s Report is now complete and ready for City Council approval. Additionally, it is requested that the City Council declare its intention to levy annual assessments and set a public hearing for June 3, 2025. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-33 approving the Engineer's Report for the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-34 declaring its intention to levy annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and setting a public hearing for June 3, 2025. RESOLUTION NO. 25-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RESOLUTION NO. 25-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL 5/2/25, 12:59 PM Regular Meeting of the City Council/Closed Session-4:30 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm YEAR 2025-2026 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF PUBLIC LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING FACILITIES IN THE TUSTIN RANCH AREA WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND PROPOSITION 218 AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF Fiscal Impact: Landscape maintenance and public street lighting expenses within the Tustin Ranch area are recovered through the levy of the annual assessments for the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District and a General Benefit Contribution. The proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget is $931,800, with proposed assessments of $841,739, including City-paid assessments totaling $14,110.85 for parkland and facilities, which will be paid through the City's General Fund. The Engineer's Report calculates a General Benefit Contribution of $90,061, which is also paid through the City's General Fund operating budget.