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Alhambra, California Code of Ordinances
Alhambra, California Code of Ordinances
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TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE II: ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
TITLE III: FINANCE
TITLE IV: FRANCHISES
TITLE V: BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE VI: HEALTH AND SANITATION
TITLE VII: ANIMALS
TITLE VIII: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND LAW
TITLE IX: PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
TITLE X: BICYCLES
TITLE XI: VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE XII: PARKING LOTS
TITLE XIII: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
TITLE XIV: PARKS AND PUBLIC GROUNDS
TITLE XV: WATER
TITLE XVI: SEWERS
TITLE XVII: INDUSTRIAL WASTE
TITLE XVIII: COMMUNITY NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL
TITLE XIX: FIRE
TITLE XX: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE XXI: OIL AND GAS WELLS
TITLE XXII: SUBDIVISIONS
TITLE XXIII: ZONING
TITLE XXIV: SOLAR ENERGY
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
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§ 3.50.095 CITY MANAGER'S ACTIONS.
   Where the City Council directs the commencement of proceedings for the formation of an assessment district, the City Manager shall cause to be prepared a feasibility report with respect to such proposed assessment district. In connection with the preparation of such feasibility report, the City Manager, with the consent of the City Council, may obtain the services of such qualified persons as may be reasonably necessary to assist in the preparation of such feasibility report.
('86 Code, § 3.50.095) (Ord. 3997, passed - - )
§ 3.50.100 FEASIBILITY REPORT.
   The feasibility report shall contain the following information:
   (A)   A description of the proposed boundaries of the district;
   (B)   A description of the nature of the improvement(s) proposed to be constructed;
   (C)   A statement of the necessity for such improvement(s);
   (D)   A description of the nature of the benefits to be derived from such improvement(s) by lots proposed to be included within the district;
   (E)   The estimated cost of construction of such improvement(s);
   (F)   The estimated total assessment proposed to be spread upon all of the lots included in the district;
   (G)   The proposed method of assessing the lots proposed to be included within the district;
   (H)   All other matters deemed necessary to fully inform City Council and other interested persons in the nature and extent of the proposed assessment district.
('86 Code, § 3.50.100) (Ord. 3997, passed - - )
§ 3.50.110 COUNCIL ACTION UPON REPORT.
   Upon receipt of the feasibility report, City Council shall review the same to determine, preliminarily whether the assessment district as proposed is feasible and whether the public interest, convenience and necessity requires the creation of such district. If, as a result of its review of the feasibility report, the City Council determines that further proceedings shall be taken for the formation of an assessment district, it shall adopt a resolution of intention with reference to such assessment district.
('86 Code, § 3.50.110) (Ord. 3997, passed - - )
§ 3.50.120 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION.
   The resolution of intention shall contain the following information, with reference to the proposed district:
   (A)   The name of the district;
   (B)   The boundaries of the district;
   (C)   A map depicting the boundaries of the district and the location of improvement(s) therein or adjacent thereto;
   (D)   The estimated cost of the construction of the improvement(s);
   (E)   The estimated total assessment proposed;
   (F)   The amount of such assessment proposed to be made upon each of the lots included within the district;
   (G)   The amount and nature, if any, of any contribution proposed to be made to the district by the city;
   (H)   The time and the place set for the formation hearing with respect to such district;
   (I)   A statement that the City Council intends to consider the formation of a district as therein described;
   (J)   Such other material as may be helpful to advise persons interested in such assessment district as to the nature and extent of the same.
('86 Code, § 3.50.120) (Ord. 3997, passed - - )
§ 3.50.125 NOTICE.
   The City Manager shall cause notice of the time and place of the hearing with respect to the formation of an assessment district to be given as follows:
   (A)   Giving of notice.
      (1)   Written notice shall be given by personal service or served by depositing the same, postage prepaid, in the custody of the U.S. Postal Service, addressed at the last-known address of each person whose name appears on the most recent Los Angeles County equalized assessment roll as the owner of a lot which is proposed for inclusion within the district; and/or
      (2)   A notice shall be published in a news-paper of general circulation in the city at least once, at least ten days in advance of the date set for the hearing.
   (B)   Contents. Notices shall contain a statement:
      (1)   Of the nature and name of the proposed district and a summary of the information contained in the feasibility report; and
      (2)   Advising where a copy of the feasibility report is available for inspection; and,
      (3)   The date, time and place of the hearing; and,
      (4)   That all persons interested in the pro-posed assessment district are invited to attend the hearing and present their views on whether or not such assessment district should be created.
('86 Code, § 3.50.125) (Ord. 3997, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 4047, passed - - )
§ 3.50.128 FAILURE TO GIVE NOTICE.
   Any inadvertent failure of any lot owner to actually receive the notice required pursuant to division (A)(1) of § 3.50.125 hereof shall not invalidate proceedings taken pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
('86 Code, § 3.50.128) (Ord. 3997, passed - - )
§ 3.50.130 HEARING.
   (A)   At the time set for the hearing, the City Council shall cause to be presented a full and accurate statement by the City Manager or other person designated by him, of all the information relating to the assessment district as proposed. Thereafter, any person who has filed a protest may present any relevant oral or documentary evidence bearing upon the question as to whether the proposed district should be formed.
   (B)   Based upon the feasibility report and other material presented at the time of the hearing, the City Council shall form the district if it finds:
      (1)   That the public interest, convenience and necessity require the formation of such district; and
      (2)   That the improvement(s) proposed is required as necessary; and
      (3)   That the total estimated assessment is reasonable; and
      (4)   The assessment proposed on each lot is based upon a fair and reasonable benefit formula.
   (C)   The City Council may, prior to the close of the hearing, for good cause, modify the boundaries proposed for the district by excluding lots therefrom and/or by modifying the benefit formula.
   (D)   If the City Council determines that written protests have been filed by the owners of lots which would be liable for more than 50% of the total estimated assessment proposed to be imposed upon the district, it shall terminate the proceedings, unless by a four-fifths vote of all members of the City Council, such protests are expressly overruled by the City Council.
('86 Code, § 3.50.130) (Ord. 3997, passed - - )
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