HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-14 - Preliminarily Approving the Assessment Engineer's Report and Fixing the Time and Place of the Public Hearing for Assessment District No. 120RESOLUTION NO. 2021-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY
APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT
AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE PUBLIC
HEARING FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 120
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2021-13 ("Resolution of Intention") in the
proceedings for the formation of Assessment District No. 120 ("Assessment District") this
City Council ordered a report ("Report") prepared by Harris and Associates ("Assessment
Engineer") under and pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID of the California
Constitution ("Article XIIID") and the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 ("1913 Act"),
and, in particular, Section 10204 of the California Streets and Highways Code; and
WHEREAS, the Assessment Engineer has prepared the Report and filed the same
with the City Clerk, and the City Clerk has presented the Report to this City Council for
consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as
follows:
Section 1: The Report is preliminarily approved, and the City Clerk is directed
to endorse the fact and date of such approval on the Report and to file the Report in her
office. The Report shall stand as the report for the purpose of all subsequent proceedings
under the 1913 Act and Article XIIID except that it may be conformed, modified, or
corrected as provided in the 1913 Act and Article XIIID.
Section 2: Pursuant to Section 2961 of the Streets and Highways Code and
based on the information set forth in the Report, this City Council finds that the total
amount of the principal sum of all unpaid special assessments levied against the parcels
proposed to be assessed, other than contemplated by the present proceedings, plus the
principal amount of the special assessment proposed to be levied in the instant
proceedings, do not exceed one-half of the total value of the parcels proposed to be
assessed, as computed pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 2961.
Section 3: A public hearing shall be held on April 13, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at the
regular meeting place of the City Council at City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center
Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660, to hear and consider protests and objections to
the proposed Assessment District and the Report and to receive and count the ballots for
and against the proposed Assessment District.
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Section 4: At least forty-five (45) days prior to the public hearing referred to in
Section 3 hereof, the City Clerk shall cause a notice of the adoption of the Resolution of
Intention, the filing of the Report and the setting of time and place for said public meeting
and the public hearing referred to in Section 2 hereof to be mailed, postage prepaid, to
all persons owning real property proposed to be assessed in the Assessment District and
whose names and addresses appear on the last equalized County of Orange assessment
roll or the State Board of Equalization assessment roll, as the case may be, or who are
known to the City Clerk. Such notice shall conform in all respects to the provisions of
Section 53753 of the California Government Code and Article XIIID, Section 4 of the
California Constitution.
Section 5: The recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are
incorporated into the operative part of this resolution.
Section 6: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
resolution is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The City
Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution, and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 7: The City Council finds the adoption of this resolution is not subject to
the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the
activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment), 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3,
because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly, and 15302(d) there is a Categorical Exclusion for the conversion of overhead
electrical utility distribution system facilities to underground.
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Section 8: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting the resolution.
ADOPTED this 23rd day of February, 2021.
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
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City Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit 1 — Preliminary Engineer's Report
Preliminary
Engineer's Report
for
Underground Utility
Assessment District No. 120
(Santa Ana Avenue & Cliff Drive)
Prepared under the provisions of the
Municipal Improvement Act of 1913
For the
City of Newport Beach
County of Orange, California
January 25, 2021
City of Newport Beach January 25, 2021
Underground Utility Assessment District No. 120 (Santa Ana Avenue & Cliff Drive)
Preliminary Engineer's Report
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction and Certifications............................................................................................ l
PART I
Plans and Specifications...................................................................................
4
PARTII
Cost Estimate.....................................................................................................
5
PART III
Assessment Roll and Method of Assessment Spread .....................................
6
Table1 —Assessment Roll..................................................................................
8
Table 2 — Debt Limit Valuation..........................................................................
9
Exhibit 1 — Method and Formula of Assessment Spread..................................10
PART IV
Annual Administrative Assessment...............................................................18
PART V
Diagram of Assessment District.....................................................................19
PART VI
Description of Facilities..................................................................................
21
Right -of -Way Certificate..................................................................................
22
Certification of Completion of Environmental Proceedings ............................
23
APPENDIX
A. Assessment Calculations
Harris & Associates
City of Newport Beach January 25, 2021
Underground Utility Assessment District No. 120 (Santa Ana Avenue & Cliff Drive)
Preliminary Engineer's Report Page 1
AGENCY: CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PROJECT: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 120
TO: CITY COUNCIL
ENGINEER'S "REPORT" PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 2961 AND 10204
OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
The purposes of this Assessment District is to provide financing to underground power, telephone and
cable facilities in the area generally along Santa Ana Avenue and Cliff Drive between Old Newport
Boulevard and Cliff Drive. The proposed underground utility improvements will provide conversion
to an upgraded utility system and will enhance neighborhood aesthetics, safety, reliability and views
of the marina and Pacific Ocean.
The construction of these improvements will conform to existing City of Newport Beach, Southern
California Edison, AT&T and Spectrum standards. The proposed improvements are of special and
direct benefit to the properties within the boundary of the proposed assessment district.
Pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID of the State Constitution, Part 7.5 of the "Special
Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 ", being Division 4 of the Streets
and Highways Code of the State of California, and the "Municipal Improvement Act of 1913", being
Division 12 of said Code, and the Resolution of Intention, adopted by the City Council of the CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, State of California, in connection with the proceedings for Underground
Utility Assessment District No. 120 (hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment District"), I, Alison M.
Bouley, P.E., a Registered Professional Engineer and authorized representative of Harris & Associates,
the duly appointed Engineer of Work, herewith submits the "Report" for the Assessment District,
consisting of six (6) parts as stated below.
PART I
This part contains the plans and specifications which describe the general nature, location and extent
for the proposed improvements to be constructed, and are filed herewith and made a part hereof. Said
plans and specifications are on file in the Office of the Superintendent of Streets.
PART II
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements, including capitalized interest,
if any, incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith as set forth herein and attached hereto.
PART III
This part consists of the following information:
A. A proposed assessment of the total amount of the costs and expenses of the proposed improvements
upon the several subdivisions of land within the Assessment District, in proportion to the special
benefits to be received by such subdivisions from said improvements, which is set forth upon the
assessment roll filed herewith and made a part hereof.
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City of Newport Beach January 25, 2021
Underground Utility Assessment District No. 120 (Santa Ana Avenue & Cliff Drive)
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B. The total amount, as near as may be determined, of the total principal sum of all unpaid special
assessments previously levied and special assessments required or proposed to be levied under any
completed or pending assessment proceedings, other than that contemplated for the Assessment
District, which would require an investigation and report under the "Special Assessment
Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931" against the total area proposed to be
assessed; and
C. The total true value, determined from the latest Assessor's roll, of the parcels of land and
improvements which are proposed to be assessed.
PART IV
This part contains the proposed maximum annual administrative assessment to be levied upon each
subdivision or parcel of land within the Assessment District to pay the costs incurred by the CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH, and not otherwise reimbursed, resulting from the administration and collection
of assessments, from the administration and registration of any associated bonds and reserve or other
related funds, or both.
PART V
This part contains a map showing the boundaries of the Assessment District, and a diagram showing
the Assessment District, the boundaries and the dimensions of the subdivisions of land within said
Assessment District, as the same existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. The
Boundary Map and Assessment Diagram are filed herewith and made a part hereof, and part of the
assessment.
PART VI
This part shall consist of the following information:
A. Description of facilities
B. Right -of -Way Certificate
C. Environmental Certificate
This report is submitted on January 25, 2021.
HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
ALISON M. BOULET, P.E.
R.C.E. No. C61383
ENGINEER OF WORK
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Harris & Associates
City of Newport Beach January 25, 2021
Underground Utility Assessment District No. 120 (Santa Ana Avenue & Cliff Drive)
Preliminary Engineer's Report Page 3
Preliminary approval by the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
on the day of , 2021.
CITY CLERK
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Final approval by the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, on the
day of 2021.
CITY CLERK
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Harris & Associates
City of Newport Beach January 25, 2021
Underground Utility Assessment District No. 120 (Santa Ana Avenue & Cliff Drive)
Preliminary Engineer's Report Page 4
Pati I
Plans and Specifications
The plans and specifications to construct the utility undergrounding improvements, and any ancillary
improvements thereof, for the area generally described as Underground Utility Assessment District
No. 120, (Santa Ana Avenue & Cliff Drive), describe the general nature, location and extent of the
improvements for this Assessment District are referenced herein and incorporated as if attached and a
part of this Report.
A preliminary layout of the improvements is shown on the assessment diagram. Final plans .and
specifications will be prepared by the City in conjunction with the utility companies and will be on file
in the office of the Superintendent of Streets when completed.
Harris & Associates
City of Newport Beach January 25, 2021
Underground Utility Assessment District No. 120 (Santa Ana Avenue & Cliff Drive)
Preliminary Engineer's Report Page 5
Utility Engineering & Construction
Southern California Edison
AT&T
Civil Utility Construction Cost
Contingency 15.0%
Part II
Cost Estimate
CALCULATION
Length in ft. Cost per ft.
1,950 $50
1,950 $30
1,950 $410
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION
INCIDENTIAL EXPENSES:
Assessment Engineering
Contract Inspection
City Administration
Financial Advisor
Bond and Disclosure Counsel
Placement Agent and Purchaser Counsel
Special Tax Consultant
Fiscal Agent
Printing, Advertising, Notices.
Miscellaneous
Subtotal Incidental Expenses
Construction
Subtotal Incidental & Construction
FINANCIAL COSTS
Bond Reserve
Capitalized Interest - 5.0% for 6 Months
Subtotal & Financial Costs
TOTAL ESTIMATE
5.0%
1.3%
6.3%
Final Estimate
$97,500.00
$58,500.00
$799,500.00
$955,500.00
$143,000.00
$1,098,500.00
$75,000.00
$25,000.00
$50,000.00
$25,000.00
$40,000.00
$25,000.00
$6,000.00
$4,500.00
$3,500.00
$2,500.00
$256,500.00
$1,098,500.00
$1,355,000.00
$72,000.00
$18,000.00
$90,000.00
$1,445,000.00
Notes:
Southern California Edison Utility Engineering & Construction Cost includes a credit for the salvage of the existing
overhead utility system.
No amount has been included for the Income Tax Component of Contribution (ITCC). Since the
project will be funded by tax exempt bonds it is assumed that this tax will not be imposed for the
improvements which are being funded. If the tax is imposed, a supplemental assessment would be
needed. The ITCC tax could be up to 30% of the construction cost.
Harris & Associates
City of Newport Beach January 25, 2021
Underground Utility Assessment District No. 120 (Santa Ana Avenue & Cliff Drive)
Preliminary Engineer's Report Page 6
Part III
Assessment Roll and
Method of Assessment Spread
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2021 the City Council of the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, State of
California, did, pursuant to the provisions of the 1913 Act "Municipal Improvement Act of 1913",
being Division 12 of the Streets and Highways Code, of the State of California, adopt its Resolution
of Intention No. 2021 -XX, for the installation and construction of certain public improvements,
together with appurtenances and appurtenant work in connection therewith, in a special assessment
district known and designated as ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 120 (hereinafter referred to as the
"Assessment District"); and
WHEREAS, said Resolution of Intention, as required by law, did direct the Engineer of Work to make
and file a "Report", consisting of the following as required by Section 10204 of the Act:
a. Plans and Specifications;
b. A general description of works or appliances already installed and any other property necessary or
convenient for the operation of the improvement, if the works, appliances, or property are to be
acquired as part of the improvement;
c. Cost Estimates;
d. Assessment Diagram showing the Assessment District and the subdivisions of land therein;
e. A proposed assessment of the costs and expenses of the works of improvement levied upon the
parcels within the boundaries of the Assessment District;
f. The proposed maximum annual assessment to be levied upon each subdivision or parcel of land
within the Assessment District to pay the costs incurred by the City and not otherwise reimbursed
resulting from the administration and collection of assessments or from the administration and
registration of any associated bonds and reserve or other related funds.
For particulars, reference is made to the Resolution of Intention as previously adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Alison M. Bouley, P.E., the authorized representative of HARRIS &
ASSOCIATES, pursuant to Article XIIID of the California Constitution and the "Municipal
Improvement Act of 1913 ", do hereby submit the following:
Pursuant to the provisions of law and the Resolution of Intention, I have assessed the costs and
expenses of the works of improvement to be performed in the Assessment District upon the
parcels of land in the Assessment District specially benefited thereby in direct proportion and
relation to the special benefits to be received by each of said parcels. For particulars as to the
identification of said parcels, reference is made to the Assessment Diagram, a copy of which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
2. As required by law, a Diagram is hereto attached, showing the Assessment District, as well as
the boundaries and dimensions of the respective parcels and subdivisions of land within said
District as the same existed at the time of the passage of said Resolution of Intention, each of
which subdivisions of land or parcels or lots respectively have been given a separate number
upon said Diagram and in said Assessment Roll.
Harris & Associates
City of Newport Beach January 25, 2021
Underground Utility Assessment District No. 120 (Santa Ana Avenue & Cliff Drive)
Preliminary Engineer's Report Page 7
The subdivisions and parcels of land the numbers therein as shown on the respective
Assessment Diagram as attached hereto correspond with the numbers as appearing on the
Assessment Roll as contained herein.
4. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that bonds will be issued in accordance with Division 10 of the
Streets and Highways Code of the State of California (the "Improvement Bond Act of 1915"),
to represent all unpaid assessments, which bonds shall be issued in one or more series, each
with a term not to exceed the legal maximum term as authorized by law, THIRTY-NINE (39)
YEARS from the 2nd day of September next succeeding twelve (12) months from their date.
Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the current legal maximum rate of 12%
per annum.
5. By virtue of the authority contained in said "Municipal Improvement Act of 1913", and by
further direction and order of the legislative body, I hereby recommend the following
Assessment to cover the costs and expenses of the works of improvement for the Assessment
District based on the costs and expenses as set forth below:
For particulars as to the individual assessments and their descriptions, reference is made to
Table 1 (Assessment Roll) attached hereto.
6. The Method of Spread of Assessment is as set forth in the exhibit identified as Part III (Exhibit
1), which is attached hereto, referenced and so incorporated.
Hams & Associates
As Preliminarily As
Approved Confirmed
Estimated Cost of Design and Construction:
$1,098,500.00
Estimated Incidental Expenses:
$ 256,500.00
Estimated Financial Costs:
$ 90,000.00
Estimated Contribution:
$0.00
Estimated Total Assessment:
$1,445,000.00 $0.00
For particulars as to the individual assessments and their descriptions, reference is made to
Table 1 (Assessment Roll) attached hereto.
6. The Method of Spread of Assessment is as set forth in the exhibit identified as Part III (Exhibit
1), which is attached hereto, referenced and so incorporated.
Hams & Associates
City of Newport Beach January 25, 2021
Underground Utility Assessment District No. 120 (Santa Ana Avenue & Cliff Drive)
Preliminary Engineer's Report Page 8
Table 1
Assessment Roll
* Total True Value estimated by taking the average assessed improvement value of Asessment Nos. 14-16 &
18 and adding the average land value of Asessment Nos. 14-16 & 18 which are similar in size and location
and deemed to be a fair representation of Asessment No. 17.
Harris & Associates
Assessor's
Assessments as
Assessments
Asmnt
Parcel
Existing
Preliminarily
as Confirmed
Value to Lien
No.
Number
Total True Value
Liens
Approved
and Recorded
Ratio
1
049-110-01
$
793,649.00
$ -
38,329.34
$ -
21
2 .............425-383-19.......
$----
......
---1,850.259.00.....
$............................$...........6.42630,05
_$_
.............
$ -
29
3......-
425-383-18..
$-
1,421, 072.00
..............
. $....... -
$
......................
61,255.19.....
.......-----------....I...................
$ -
23
.............................25-383-17.......x.....------87.........................................................351.00
-. �..--------61.,414.56
$.....
5_
425-383-16
$
1,746,727.00
$ -
$
60,598.96
----.......---"......................14.........
-
29
6 .............425-383-.1-5.-----
$.......1,011,217.00.....$............
$.........62,723.88...
_$
16..............
7
425-383-14
$
1,082,672.00
$ -
$
62,883.25
............
$ -
17
.....................................425383-13.......-�
.
1,716,660.00
$
62, 883.25
27
9
425-383-12
$
1,683,000.00
$ -
$
....$
62,880.13
$ -
...........
27
---...1.0.........
425-383-20
........-1,624,937.00
_ $.................'.
$..........62,883.25
-
--------------
26
11
425-383-21
$
2,263,970.00
$ -
$
62,880.13
..........
$ -
...... ........
36
12.....
425-383-10.
..........
$......2.300,000:00
$ ........ ...'
-
31,441:62...
73
13
425-383-09
-
$
706,607.00
$ -
$
31,441.62
$ -
22
14
- .....
049-101-05
4 -1 .........
$-......1,329,468.00.....$
-- - --
. ........
$..........44,564:57
--- ------
-
--- ---15-..--------.049-101-06........$...
843,908:00.....$
.................'.........
--$----------44,955:18.........
...$......
............
--- . ..30.
-------16--------....049-101-07---.....$-------3,282,627:00-----$----------------
-
-----------$----------44,955---8.-----------------
---------........-- .................19.............
17*
049-101-08
$
1,706,677.75_-_-$
$_
69,208.01
-------- ----------------------73.......-
$ -
25
18
............
049-101-09
........ ............
$.
...
1,370,708.00
..... .........
$
$
69,208.01
$.... -
20
19...
02-04 ...........1,694,041.00...
0 --
049-I.1....0.....2..-.0....4....-..
......... -..
-
.. --- ......
...
........
'
.......
50............
--..._20.....------049-103-08
$-------1,577,547.00.----
-- ..I..........-... ----..x..........83,504.34
-33.780:60.....x..
....
$..............................
21
049-103-03
-- ---
$-
1,274,135.00
$ -
$
68,636.79
$
.........19......---...--
19
22 .............
49-103-02.......$.......2,245,731.00
.....
----
............. -.........
$-
100,583.71.....x.
_-
-------------------
22.
....._23............049-103-01......
-$--.....3.246,239:00.
$... "..
$
159,358.38...
$ -
....-.....
20............
Total
$
37,650,202.75
$ -
$
1,445,000.00
.... ..............
$ -
* Total True Value estimated by taking the average assessed improvement value of Asessment Nos. 14-16 &
18 and adding the average land value of Asessment Nos. 14-16 & 18 which are similar in size and location
and deemed to be a fair representation of Asessment No. 17.
Harris & Associates
City of Newport Beach January 25, 2021
Underground Utility Assessment District No. 120 (Santa Ana Avenue & Cliff Drive)
Preliminary Engineer's Report Page 9
Table 2
Debt Limit Valuation
A. ESTIMATED BALANCE TO ASSESSMENT
$1,445,000
B. UNPAID SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
$0
TOTAL A & B
$1,445,000
C. TRUE VALUE OF PARCELS
$37,650,203 **
AVERAGE VALUE TO LIEN RATIO
26:1
Unpaid Special Assessments shall consist of the total principal sum of all unpaid special
assessments previously levied or proposed to be levied other than in the current proceedings.
* * True Value of Parcels means the total value of the land and improvements as estimated and shown
on the last equalized roll of the County or as otherwise reasonably calculated.
This report does not represent a recommendation of parcel value, economic viability or financial
feasibility, as that is not the responsibility of the Assessment Engineer.
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned Assessment Engineer, do hereby certify that (i) the total amount of the principal sum
of the special assessments proposed to be levied, together with the principal amount of previously
levied special assessments, as set forth above, do not exceed one-half (1/2) the total true value of the
parcels proposed to be assessed, and (ii) the amount proposed to be assessed upon any parcel does not
exceed one-half of the true value of the parcel.
EXECUTED on January 25, 2021.
HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
ALISON M. BOULEY,�.E.
R.C.E. NO. C61383
ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Harris & Associates
City of Newport Beach January 25, 2021
Underground Utility Assessment District No. 120 (Santa Ana Avenue & Cliff Drive)
Preliminary Engineer's Report Page 10
Exhibit 1
Method and Formula of Assessment Spread
Since the improvements are to be funded by the levying of assessments, the "Municipal Improvement
Act of 1913" and Article XIIID of the State Constitution require that assessments must be based on the
special benefit that the properties receive from the works of improvement. In addition, Section 4 of
Article XIIID of the State Constitution requires that a parcel's assessment may not exceed the
reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Section 4 provides that
only special benefits are assessable and the local agency levying the assessment must separate the
general benefits from the special benefits. It also provides that parcels within a district that are owned
or used by any public agency, the State of California, or the United States shall not be exempt from
assessment unless the agency can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that those publicly
owned parcels in fact receive no special benefit. Neither the Act nor the State Constitution specifies
the method or formula that should be used to apportion the costs to properties in any special assessment
district proceedings.
The responsibility for recommending an apportionment of the costs to properties which specially
benefit from the improvements rests with the Assessment Engineer, who is appointed for the purpose
of making an analysis of the facts and determining the correct apportionment of the assessment
obligation. In order to apportion the assessments to each parcel in direct proportion with the special
benefit which it will receive from the improvements, an analysis has been completed and is used as the
basis for apportioning costs to each property within the Assessment District.
Based upon an analysis of the special benefit to be received by each parcel from the construction of
the works of improvement, the Assessment Engineer recommends the apportionment of costs as
outlined below. The final authority and action rests with the City Council after hearing all testimony
and evidence presented at a public hearing, and tabulating the assessment ballots previously mailed to
all record owners of property within the Assessment District. Upon the conclusion of the public
hearing, the City Council must make the final determination whether or not the assessment spread has
been made in direct proportion to the special benefits received by each parcel within the Assessment
District. Ballot tabulation will be done at that time and, if a majority of the returned ballots weighted
by assessment amount are not in opposition to the Assessment District, the City Council may form the
Assessment District.
The following sections set forth the methodology used to apportion the costs of the improvements to
each parcel.
SEPARATION OF GENERAL AND SPECIAL BENEFITS
Under Article XIIID, only special benefits may be assessed, and it is the responsibility of the
Assessment Engineer to identify, quantify, and exclude general benefits from the assessment that is
apportioned to parcels in proportion to the special benefit they will receive from the improvements.
As stated in the "Proposition 218 Guide for Special Districts" prepared by the California Special
Districts Association, the requirement that a public agency separate the general benefits from the
special benefits helps ensure that the special benefit requirement is met. As defined in Article XIIID,
"special benefit" means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on
real property located in the district or to the public at large.
The benefits associated with the undergrounding of overhead utilities are related to increased
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reliability, improved neighborhood aesthetics, enhanced safety, and the removal of obstructions to
views of the Marina and or Pacific Ocean. The specific location and nature of the undergrounding
project will determine if the benefits are a "general benefit" or provide a "special benefit" to parcels
within the Assessment District, or a combination of both.
GENERAL BENEFIT
In this particular assessment district, the streets along which the existing overhead utility facilities are
being undergrounded function as local and collector streets. None of the roadways are designated as
an arterial, a major arterial or a scenic corridor in the Transportation Element of the City's General
Plan. Furthermore, the City has an established network of arterial streets which appear to function as
intended to provide for the movement of traffic around and through the community at large without
the need to utilize local collector streets for such purposes. Under these circumstances, any use of the
streets within the Assessment District as "through" streets is incidental.
With the exception of certain properties (Assessment Numbers 1), the properties situated within the
Assessment District are used as residential. Under this circumstance, the impacts, both visual and
safety, are largely isolated to those properties (and the persons who inhabit them) which front on these
local streets and alleys, with only incidental impacts on those who visit homes within the Assessment
District or who pass through the Assessment District on trips originating outside the boundary or have
a destination outside the boundary.
Based on these facts and circumstances, any general benefits to the property within the Assessment
District in general, to the surrounding community, and to the public at large from the project of
undergrounding these local overhead utility facilities on the local streets and alleys, such as to the
general public visiting in cars, on bikes or on foot, are incidental and do not exceed five percent (5%)
of the estimated project costs. This general benefit portion of the cost is more than offset by the
estimated 20 percent (20%) utility company contribution which is accounted for in the Southern
California Edison Utility Engineering and Construction unit cost as shown in Part II. Therefore, the
remainder of the project design and construction costs represents the local and special benefits to the
parcels within the Assessment District. Because only the net amount of $1,445,000 is apportioned to
the parcels within the District, no parcel is assessed more than its proportional share of the special
benefits from the improvements.
SPECIAL BENEFITS
While the courts have found that a general enhancement of property value does not constitute "special
benefit" (Silicon Valley Taxpayers' Assn v. Santa Clara Cnty. Open Space Authority) if an assessment
district is narrowly drawn so that parcels that benefit in a way that is particular and distinct from parcels
outside of the district or the public at large, they are deemed to receive a special benefit. Specifically,
the undergrounding of existing overhead utilities adjacent to parcels on the streets which provide
ingress/egress to each parcel provides a particular and distinct benefit to those parcels that is not
realized by other parcels or to the public at large. The courts have found that the characterization of a
benefit (special vs. general) may depend on whether parcels within a district receive a direct advantage
from the improvement based upon their proximity to the improvement, or receive an "indirect,
derivative advantage resulting from the overall public benefits of the improvement" (e.g., general
enhancement of the district's property values).
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The purpose of this Assessment District is to provide the financing to underground existing overhead
electrical, telephone and cable facilities as well as rehabilitate the affected portions of streets and alleys
within the District. These facilities are the direct source of service to the properties within the
Assessment District.
The proposed replacement of existing overhead utility facilities (power, telephone and cable facilities)
with underground facilities and removal of the existing utility poles and overhead wires will provide a
special benefit to the parcels connected to, adjacent to or in near proximity of the facilities as follows:
■ Improved Aesthetics Benefit. This benefit relates to the improved aesthetics of the streetscape due
to the removal of overhead wires and utility poles. For the purposes of this report, a street is defined
as either a street or alley. The removal of guy wires and other support structures related to the
overhead facilities are included in the definition of improved aesthetics. Properties that are directly
adjacent to or in close proximity to overhead facilities receive an aesthetic benefit. This benefit is
based on the area of the parcel.
■ Additional Safety Benefit. This benefit relates to the additional safety of having the overhead
distribution wires placed underground and having the power poles removed, which eliminates the
threat of downed utility lines and poles due to wind, rain and other unforeseeable events. Falling
facilities can lead to personal injuries and damage to structures, including fire. Access by emergency
vehicles can also be blocked by downed power lines. Properties that have a frontage along which
the existing overhead utilities will be removed receive a safety benefit. This benefit is equal for all
parcels receiving this benefit and is therefore based on the average parcel area within the Assessment
District boundary.
■ Connection Benefit. This benefit relates to the enhanced reliability of service from the utilities being
underground, due to having all new wires and equipment and having that equipment underground,
which reduces the threat of service interruption from downed lines. When compared to overhead
systems, fewer outages occur due to various acts of nature, traffic collisions and obstructions (such
as trees). Properties that are connected to the facilities proposed to be undergrounded receive a
connection benefit. This benefit is equal for all parcels receiving this benefit that have a singular
connection and is based on the average parcel area within the assessment district boundary. Parcels
with more than one separate connections receive an increased benefit calculated by multiplying the
number of connections by the average parcel area within the assessment district boundary.
■ View Enhancement Benefit. This benefit relates to the enhanced view as a direct result of the
utilities being underground. Properties that receive a view benefit face the bay and/or the Pacific
Ocean and are located along, or have a view down, Santa Ana Avenue. This benefit is equal for all
parcels receiving this benefit and is therefore based on the average parcel area within the Assessment
District boundary.
By virtue of such special benefits, the proposed improvements will provide a higher level of service,
increase the desirability of the properties, and will specifically enhance the values of the properties
within the Assessment District. Therefore, the proposed improvements are of direct and special benefit
to these properties.
METHODOLOGY
Based upon the findings described above, the special benefit received by the properties within the
boundaries of the Assessment District is the conversion from an overhead to an underground utility
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system resulting in additional safety, enhanced reliability, view enhancements and improved aesthetics
to the adjacent properties.
Based on these conditions, it is our conclusion that the improvements specially benefit all assessed
properties in the Assessment District.
To establish the benefit to the individual parcels within the Assessment District, the highest and best
use of each property is considered. For example, a vacant property is considered developed to its
highest potential and connected to the system.
The more a property is developed, the more it benefits from the proposed improvements. Most of
properties within this Assessment District are zoned residential and some have one or two dwelling
units on them. There is a direct correlation between the size of a property and the extent to which a
property may develop. Because parcel size is one of the main limiting factors for what can be built on
a property, or the extent the property is developed, the size of each parcel is used as the base unit for
measuring benefit.
Consideration was given to reducing the amount of area assigned to parcels based upon the building
setbacks applicable to each parcel. Due to the combined factors of (a) significant variations in the
setback requirements, including front, side and rear setbacks, (b) availability of future variances from
currently applicable setback requirements as well as existing variances already in place, and (c)
significant variations in the ratios between building size and lot size, it was concluded that adjustments
to parcel areas on account of setback requirements would not improve upon the assessment
methodology. Accordingly, no reductions have been made to parcel area based upon applicable
setback requirements or the existence of easements within those setbacks.
The special benefits from the undergrounding of overhead utilities are categorized into the four (4)
distinct benefits identified above. All parcels within the District receive a combination of the identified
benefits below, a majority of the parcels receive 3 of 4 benefits. Parcels are assigned one (1) Benefit
Factor for each of the four respective criterion based on whether or not they receive a special benefit
in that criterion with the exception of any adjustments as described in the Parcel Benefit Assignment
section below.
For the Improved Aesthetics Benefit, each parcel is considered to receive an Aesthetics Benefit Factor
of one (1) if the parcel fronts a street on which the existing overhead utilities will be removed and
undergrounded as part of this project. The parcels Aesthetics Benefit Factor is multiplied by the parcels
adjusted parcel area to determine the "Aesthetics Benefit Area".
For the "Additional Safety Benefit", each parcel is considered to receive one (1) Safety Benefit Factor
if the parcel has a frontage along which the existing overhead utilities will be removed and access by
emergency vehicles can also be blocked by downed power lines. The parcels Safety Benefit Factor is
multiplied by the average adjusted parcel size within the District, 7,761 square feet, to determine the
"Safety Benefit Area".
For the Connection Benefit, each parcel is assigned one (1) Connection Benefit Factor if the parcel
will connect to the underground system constructed as a result of this project. The parcels Connection
Benefit Factor is multiplied by the average adjusted parcel area within the District, 7,761 square feet,
to determine "Connection Benefit Area".
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For the View Enhancement Benefit, each parcel is assigned one (1) View Enhancement Benefit Factor
if the parcel has a view of the Bay and or Pacific Ocean along, or looking down, Santa Ana Avenue
that will be enhanced by the removal of the existing overhead utilities as part of this project. The parcels
View Enhancement Benefit Factor is multiplied by the average adjusted parcel area within the District,
7,761 square feet, to determine "View Enhancement Benefit Area".
The Assessed Benefit Area per parcel is equal to the Aesthetics Benefit Area plus the Safety Benefit
Area plus the Connection Benefit Area plus the View Enhancement Benefit, divided by 4. See
Appendix A for the assessment calculations for each parcel within the District.
Parcel Benefit Assienment
The following are the specific benefit assignment to parcels within the District as defined in the
above methodology. All exceptions to the methodology are described herein.
Assessment No. 1. This property is deemed to receive no Improved Aesthetic Benefit or View
Enhancement Benefit from the undergrounding project, as they have no direct frontage where the
utility lines are proposed to be undergrounded and the utility lines being undergrounded are at the
rear of the parcel. The property is considered to receive a reduced Additional Safety Benefit of
approximately 50 percent as the locations of the poles and lines included in the undergrounding
project may damage persons and property but would not impede access to the property. The
property is considered to receive a full Connection Benefit from the undergrounding project.
2. Assessment Nos. 2-11 and 17-18: These properties are deemed to receive no Connection Benefit
from the undergrounding project, as the properties' connections are located in the alleys at the rear
of the parcels which are not included in this undergrounding project. These properties are
considered to receive full Improved Aesthetics, Additional Safety, and View Enhancement
Benefits from the undergrounding project.
Assessment No. 12-13 and 19: These properties are deemed to receive no Connection Benefit or
View Enhancement Benefit from the undergrounding project and receive a reduced Improved
Aesthetics Benefit of approximately 50 percent as these parcels will have overhead lines remaining
along one of their frontages. The properties receive no Connection Benefit as these parcels are
served from poles that are located in the alleys at the rear of the parcels which are not included in
this undergrounding project. The properties receive no View Enhancement Benefit as these parcels
do not have a view of the Bay or the Pacific Ocean that will be enhanced by the removal of the
existing overhead utilities included in the undergrounding project. While Assessment No. 19 has a
pole remaining along its frontage it is deemed to receive a full safety benefit as the remaining
overhead utilities are telecommunication lines and are not power transmission lines. The properties
are considered to receive full Additional Safety Benefits from the undergrounding project.
4. Assessment Nos. 14-16: These properties are deemed to receive no Connection Benefit or View
Enhancement Benefit from the undergrounding project. The properties receive no Connection
Benefit as these parcels are served from poles that are located in the alleys at the rear of the parcels
which are not included in this undergrounding project. The properties receive no View
Enhancement Benefit as these parcels do not have a view of the Bay or the Pacific Ocean that will
be enhanced by the removal of the existing overhead utilities included in the undergrounding
project. The properties are considered to receive full Improved Aesthetics and Additional Safety
Benefits from the undergrounding project.
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5. Assessment No. 20: This property is deemed to receive no View Enhancement Benefit as this
parcel does not have a view of the Bay or the Pacific Ocean that will be enhanced by the removal
of the existing overhead utilities included in the undergrounding project. The property is considered
to receive full Improved Aesthetics, Additional Safety, and Connection Benefits from the
undergrounding project.
6. Assessment No. 21 and 22: These properties are deemed to receive no View Enhancement Benefit
and a reduced Improved Aesthetics Benefit from this undergrounding project. The Properties
receive no View Enhancement Benefit, as these parcels do not have a view of the Bay or the Pacific
Ocean that will be enhanced by the removal of the existing overhead utilities included in the
undergrounding project. These properties receive a reduced Improved Aesthetics Benefit of 60
percent as approximately 40 percent of the parcel is undevelopable due to the steep slope of the
lot. Only the developable portion of the lot is assessed a benefit for Improved Aesthetics Benefit.
This reduction is calculated by utilizing the adjusted parcel size in the Aesthetics Benefit Area
calculation. The property is considered to receive full Additional Safety and Connection Benefits
from the undergrounding project.
7. Assessment No. 23: This property is deemed to receive a reduced Improved Aesthetics Benefit
and an increased Connection Benefit from this undergrounding project. The property receives a
reduced Improved Aesthetics Benefit of approximately 60 percent as approximately 40 percent of
the parcel is undevelopable due to the steep slope of the lot. Only the developable portion of the
lot is assessed a benefit for Improved Aesthetics Benefit. This reduction is calculated by utilizing
the adjusted parcel size in the Aesthetics Benefit Area calculation. In addition to the reduced
Improved Aesthetics Benefit, this property receives an increased connection benefit of
approximately 100 percent as the property has a separate connection for each of the dwelling units
on the property. The property is considered to receive full Additional Safety and View
Enhancement Benefits from the undergrounding project.
ASSESSMENT APPORTIONMENT
Each parcel will be apportioned its fair share of the construction costs based on the Assessed Benefit
Area calculated for each property.
Incidental Expenses and Financial Costs have been assessed to the entire Assessment District on a
prorata basis relative to the total construction cost allocations.
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The individual assessment calculations are provided in Appendix A. For particulars to the Assessment
Roll, reference is made to Table 1 in Part III of this report.
In conclusion, it is my opinion that the assessments for the referenced Assessment District have been
spread in direct accordance with the special benefits that each parcel receives from the works of
improvement.
DATED: January 25, 2021 HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
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ALISON M. BOULEY; P.E.
R.C.E. No. C61383
ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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1, , as CITY CLERK of the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
CALIFORNIA do hereby certify that the foregoing Assessment, together with the Diagram attached
thereto, was filed in my office on the day of , 20_.
CITY CLERK
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
I, , as CITY CLERK of the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
CALIFORNIA do hereby certify that the foregoing Assessment, together with the Diagram attached
thereto, was preliminarily approved by the City Council of the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, on the day of , 20_.
CITY CLERK
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
1, , as CITY CLERK of the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
CALIFORNIA do hereby certify that the foregoing Assessment, together with the Diagram attached
thereto, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of said City on the day of ,
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CITY CLERK
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
I, , as SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS of the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
CALIFORNIA do hereby certify that the foregoing Assessment, together with the Diagram attached
thereto, was recorded in my office on the day of , 2021.
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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Part IV
Annual Administrative Assessment
An amount shall be added to each annual installment of the unpaid assessments to pay costs incurred
by the City and not otherwise reimbursed, which result from the administration of the bonds and reserve
or other related funds, all as set forth in Section 10312 of the Act. The maximum annual administrative
assessment is authorized pursuant to the provisions of Section 10204(f) of the Streets and Highways
Code and shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per parcel per year, subject to an annual increase based
on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), during the preceding year ending in January, for all Urban
Consumers in the Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County Areas. The exact amount of the
administration charge will be established each year by the Superintendent of Streets.
It should be expressly understood that the annual administrative assessment, as set forth above, is
separate from and is in addition to the $16.00 per parcel collection fee which will be added to each
annual installment pursuant to Section 8682 of the California Streets and Highways Code, and is further
separate from and in addition to specific fees payable to the City in connection with (a) prepayments
of assessments by property owners, (b) apportionments of assessments to reflect divisions of parcels
and (c) late charges and penalties which become payable in the event of delinquency in the payment
of assessment installments by December 10 and April 10 each year.
The above fees and assessments (except those for prepayments and apportionments) will be collected
in the same manner and in the same installments as the assessment levied to pay for the cost of the
works of improvement.
Properties that have paid their assessments in full will not be subject to this annual administrative
assessment.
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Part V
Diagram of Assessment
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is attached hereto. Full-sized copies of the Boundary Map
and Assessment Diagram are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, of the City of Newport Beach.
As required by the Act, the Assessment Diagram shows the exterior boundaries of the Assessment
District and the assessment number assigned to each parcel of land corresponding to its number as it
appears in the Assessment Roll contained in Part III Table 1. The Assessor's Parcel Number is also
shown for each parcel as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention and
reference is hereby made to the Assessor's Parcel Maps of the County of Orange for the boundaries
and dimensions of each parcel of land.
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Part VI
Description of Facilities
Section 10100 of the Act provides for the legislative body of any municipality to finance certain capital
facilities and services within or along its streets or any public way or easement. The following is a list
of proposed improvements as allowed under the Act to be installed, or improved under the provisions
of the Act, including the acquisition of required right-of-way and/or property. For the general location
of the improvements to be constructed reference is hereby made to the Plans and Specifications
described in Part I of this report.
The following improvements are proposed to be constructed and installed in the general location
referred to as Assessment District No. 120.
1. Acquisition of any required easements or rights-of-way.
2. Removal of existing utility poles.
3. Removal of overhead service drops.
4. Construction of mainline underground power, telephone and cable conduit, with appurtenant
manholes and pullboxes, and installation of cabling, wiring and other facilities.
5. Construction of service conduit and appurtenances.
The improvements will be designed by the Southern California Edison Company, AT&T, and
Spectrum. The utility companies will be responsible for inspecting the work for their facilities and the
City of Newport Beach will inspect the work to ensure conformance to City standards and
specifications where applicable.
The City will also construct additional pavement rehabilitation as needed for the project.
Once completed, the underground facilities will become the property and responsibility of Southern
California Edison Company, AT&T, and Spectrum.
Each owner of property located within the Assessment District will be responsible for arranging for
and paying for work on his or her property necessary to connect facilities constructed by the public
utilities in the public streets and alleys to the points of connection on the private property. Conversion
of individual service connections on private property is not included in the work done by the
Assessment District.
The estimated time for completion of the undergrounding of the utilities is 36 months after the sale of
bonds. Property owners will be required to provide necessary underground connections within 120
days of the completion of the underground facilities.
Failure to convert individual service connections on private property may result in a recommendation
to the City Council that the public utilities be directed to discontinue service to that property pursuant
to Section 15.32 of the Municipal Code. Overhead facilities cannot be removed until all overhead
service has been discontinued.
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Right -of -Way Certificate
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
The undersigned hereby CERTIFIES UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that the following is all true
and correct.
That at all time herein mentioned, the undersigned was, and now is, the authorized representative of
the duly appointed SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS of the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
CALIFORNIA.
That there have now been instituted proceedings under the provisions of Article XIIID of the California
Constitution, and the "Municipal Improvements Act of 1913," being Division 12 of the Streets and
Highways Code of the State of California, for the construction of certain public improvements in a
special assessment district known and designated as ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 120 (hereinafter
referred to as the "Assessment District").
THE UNDERSIGNED STATES AND CERTIFIES AS FOLLOWS:
All easements or right-of-way necessary for the construction and installation of the public
improvements of the Assessment District either have been obtained or are in process of being obtained
and will be obtained and in the possession of the affected utility company, the City, the County of
Orange or the State of California prior to commencement of the construction and installation of such
public improvements.
EXECUTED this day of , 2021, at CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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DAVID WEBB, PE
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Certificate of Completion of Environmental Proceedings
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
The undersigned, under penalty of perjury, CERTIFIES as follows:
That I am the person who authorized to prepare and process all environmental documentation as
needed as it relates to the formation of the special Assessment District being formed pursuant to
the provisions of the "Municipal Improvement Act of 1913" being Division 12 of the Streets and
Highways Code of the State of California, said special Assessment District known and designated
as UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 120 (hereinafter referred to as
the "Assessment District").
The specific environmental proceedings relating to this Assessment District that have been
completed are as follows:
CEQA compliance review:
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt (Class 2) from the provisions of CEQA
(replacement or reconstructions).
3. I do hereby certify that all environmental evaluation proceedings necessary for the formation of
the Assessment District have been completed to my satisfaction, and that no further environmental
proceedings are necessary.
EXECUTED this day of , 2021, at CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA.
an
DAVID WEBB, P.E.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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Appendix A - Assessment Calculations
Assessor's Adjusted Aesthetics Aesthetics Safety Safety Connection Connection View View Assessed Total
AsmntParcel Parcel Parcel Benefit Benefit Benefit Benefit Benefit Benefit Benefit Benefit Benefit Construction Incidental Financial Total
Property Address No. Number Size (SF) Size (SF) Factor Area Factor Area Factor Area Factor Area Area Costs Expenses Costs Assessment
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COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
I, Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby certify that the
whole number of members of the City Council is seven; the foregoing resolution, being Resolution
No. 2021-14 was duly introduced before and adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting
of said Council held on the 23rd day of February, 2021; and the same was so passed and adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Mayor Brad Avery, Council Member Noah Blom, Council Member Joy Brenner,
Council Member Diane Dixon, Council Member Duffy Duffield, Council Member Will
O'Neill
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Muldoon
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of
said City this 24th day of February, 2021.
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
Newport Beach, California