HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 23-15RESOLUTION NO.23-15
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
FOR CLOISTERS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972"
(STREETS AND HIGHWAYS SECTIONS 22500 ET.SEQ.)
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, all property owners of the Cloisters subdivision requested the City of
Morro Bay form a maintenance assessment district to fund the maintenance of the Cloisters Park
and Open Space; and
WHEREAS, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code
sections 22500 et. seq.) (the "Act") enables the City to form assessment districts for the purpose
of maintaining public improvements; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22623 of the Act, the City Engineer has filed in the
Office of the City Clerk, and submitted for review to the City Council, a report entitled
"Engineer's Report - Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District",
dated May 6, 2015, prepared in accordance with Article 4 of the Act, commencing with Section
22565; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22608.2 of the Act, the subdivider was required by City
Ordinance to install improvements for which an assessment district was required in order to
assure continued and uninterrupted maintenance of the Cloisters Park and Open Space; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the intent of Article XIII, Section 4, of the California
Constitution, the property owners have elected to form the Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance Assessment District.
Bay:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Morro
1. It is the intent of the Council to order the annual levy and collection of assessments for
the Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District at a public
hearing to be held at the Regular City Council Meeting on June 23, 2015 in the Veteran's
Memorial Building, 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, CA.
2. The improvements to be maintained at the Cloisters Park and Open Space are specified in
the Engineer's Report dated May 6, 2015, which is hereby approved.
3. The assessment upon assessable lots within the district is proposed to total $148,944 or
$1,241.20 per assessable parcel for Fiscal Year 2015/16.
4. Staff is directed to develop a Major Maintenance Program that will address items
requiring significant expenditures including: Replacement of interpretive panels
($15,000) and the pavement maintenance for the path system ($39,000) and address
those items in FY 2015/2016.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular
meeting held on this 12t' day of May, 2015 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Irons, Headding, Johnson, Makowetski, Smukler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
*JLt. IRON , Mayor
ATTEST:
IAi-�—S'"NS61�, City Clerk
CITY OF MORRO BAY
CLOISTERS
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
ENGINEER'S REPORT
May 5, 2015
AFFIDA VIT FOR THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL REPORT
CITY OF MORRO BAY
CLOISTERS
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
This report describes the proposed maintenance, improvements, budgets, zone of benefit and
assessments to be levied on parcels of land within the Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance Assessment District for the fiscal year 2015/2016, as the same existed at the time of
the passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the San Luis Obispo
County Assessor's maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within
the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City
Council and, to the best of my knowledge, information, belief, the report, the assessments and
diagrams have been prepared and computed in pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
1972.
Dated this 17 day of -June_, 2015 (Revised per May 12, 2015 City Council Meeting)
Digitally signed by Rob Livick
Date: 2015.06.17 11:35:55
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
Table of Contents
Page
I.
Project Description
4
II.
Improvements
5
III.
Method of Assessment
7
IV.
Maintenance Tasks
7
V.
Maintenance Costs
7
VI.
Apportionment of Assessment
8
VII.
Assessment Diagram
14
Maintenance Task List
Attachment A
Cost Analysis
Attachment B
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
CLOISTERS
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
ENGINEER'S REPORT
I. Proiect Description
Tract 1996, known as the Cloisters development, is a 124 lot subdivision bounded by State
Highway One at the east, Atascadero State Beach at the west, Morro Bay High School at the
south, and Azure, Coral, and San Jacinto Streets at the north (the "Cloisters").
The Cloisters, prior to development, was a privately owned 80-plus acre expanse of open land.
Prior to development the property was historically used for lateral and vertical access and
contained a large area of sensitive sand dunes abutting the eastern edge of Atascadero State
Beach. Prior to development, the Cloisters was the subject of various land development
proposals including an RV park, a 390-unit condominium development, a 466-unit single family
residential development, a 455-unit mixed residential development, and a 213-unit residential
development. The City of Morro Bay (the "City") approved none of these development
proposals.
It was well known that any development at the Cloisters was going to require a balance between
continuation of lateral and vertical access within and through the property, while at the same
time conserving the sensitive plant and wildlife resources present. In addition, the negative
impacts of development on the site would have to be sufficiently offset by public resources and
public amenities from the site.
Zoning on most of the Cloisters site is Planned Development, Single -Family Residential with the
sand dunes and wetlands zoned Environmentally Sensitive Habitat (ESH). The purpose of the
Planned Development (PD) overlay zone is to provide for detailed and substantial analysis of
development on parcels, which because of location, size or public ownership, warrant special
review. This overlay zone is also intended to allow for the modification of or exemption from the
development standards of the primary zone which would otherwise apply if such action would
result in better design or other public benefit.
On September 23, 1996 the City Council passed Resolution No. 69-96 which accepted the final
map for Tract 1996 known as the Cloisters Subdivision, consisting of 124 lots. Lots 1 through
120 were for single-family residential purposes. Lots 121, 122 were for the 27.65-acre park and
open space and Lot 124 was dedicated for a fire station and Lot 123 was offered to the state.
The findings and conditions of approval for the project were numerous. For example, the City
Council made findings that the Cloisters project could cause significant environmental impacts
relating to land use, visual/aesthetics, affordable housing, traffic generation, air quality noise,
geology, drainage and water quality, ecological resources, and public services; but that these
impacts can be mitigated by the recommended conditions. In addition, the City Council made
further findings that the Cloisters project was in compliance with the specific policies of the
GP/LUP and zoning ordinance with respect to protection of views, environmentally sensitive
resources, public access, circulation, hazards and other requirements so long as the
environmental impacts were mitigated. Finally, the City Council made further findings that the
Cloisters project complies with MBMC with respect to optional subdivision design and related
improvements, and that the optional design is justified in order to contribute to a better
community environment through the dedication of extensive public areas, restoration of the ESH
area, provision of scenic easements, and provision of larger than usual lots adjacent to such
areas, and maintenance of a consistent lot layout pattern adjacent to existing development on the
north side of Azure Street.
In order to mitigate the environmental impacts of the project, and to provide a greater public
benefit as required in a PD overlay zone, the conditions of approval for the project required the
applicant to form an assessment district for the maintenance of the public park, bicycle pathway,
right of way landscaping, coastal accessways, ESH restoration areas and any other improved
common areas to be privately held or dedicated to the City. The public park area, as well as all open space imp;
project would not have been approved and there would not be a Cloisters Development.
The assessment district formation proceedings began in August 1996, when all of the owners of
the real property within the proposed district consented in writing to the formation of the
Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (the "District") pursuant to
the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "Act"). The assessment district formation
proceedings concluded with the final public hearing for formation on September 23, 1996, which
levied the annual assessment of $148,944 (the "Assessment") for the maintenance of the thirty-
four (34) acres of public resource lands including open space and natural lands, wetland area and
pond used for drainage mitigation for homes constructed in Cloisters, median landscaping, street
trees, a neighborhood park and recreation area, fencing and other public improvements.
In preparing the various purchase and sale documents for each individual lot, including the
Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions, the owners and developer were especially careful to
call out the existence of the assessment district and to make certain that the existence of
assessment district was disclosed to anyone who purchased one of these lots. In drafting all the
project documents, the City and the developer reinforced the special benefits for the residents of
the Cloisters Project from the public amenities and easements maintained by the Assessments.
Moreover, the City and the developer clearly understood that the creation of the District and the
Assessments was necessary for the approval of residential development within the Cloisters
Project.
II. Improvements
The work and improvements to be undertaken for the Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance Assessment District, and the costs thereof paid from the levy of the annual
assessments (the "Improvements"), are generally described as follows:
Replacement, maintenance and servicing of improvements, including but not limited to, turf,
ground cover, shrubs, and trees, other landscaping, irrigation systems, fencing, signage, trails,
walkways, recreation facilities lighting, restroom facilities, parking and all necessary
appurtenances, and labor, materials, supplies, utilities and equipment. The public resources
maintained and improved by the assessments from the District are further summarized as
follows:
• 4 acres of park land
• 18.15 acres of open space meadow and natural land
• 5.5 acres of wetland
• 1.6 acres of medians and parkways within the public right-of-ways
Within those areas, the following improvements are maintained and improved by the
assessments:
Landscaping
Facilities and miscellaneous
1.
Planter Beds -(Formerly
16.
Barbeques
Demonstration Garden)
17.
Bike rack
2.
Drainage Systems, including
18.
Benches
Gabion Channels
19.
Coastal aeeess wa s en St +
3.
Planted medians
owned Prepefty, not allowed-.
4.
Irrigation system (spray and
20.
Directional signs
drip)
21.
Drinking fountains
5.
Scrub/meadow plantings
22.
Fences- 6' and 3' solid
6.
Trees & shrubs along the
23.
Habitat Area (ESHA) fencing
sound wall
and keep out signs
7.
Turf
24.
Interpretive Panels
8.
Willows
25.
Light bollards
9.
Wetland area plantings and
26.
Monuments with lights
pond
27.
Observation pier at Pond
28.
Picnic tables
Hardscaping
29.
Play equipment and sand lot
10.
Asphalt path system
30.
Restroom
11.
Concrete walks
31.
Sound wall
12.
Parking lot
32.
Trash cans
13.
Decomposed granite paths
14.
Play area surfacing
15.
Bridge on City owned
Property
For a detailed description of the improvements, refer to the plans and specifications for Tract
1996 on file in the office of the City Engineer.
III. Method of Assessment
This section of the Engineer's Report includes an explanation of the benefits to be derived from
the installation, maintenance and servicing of the improvements; and the methodology used to
apportion the total assessment to properties within the District.
The Assessment is an annual assessment pursuant to the Act, which was established prior to the
effective date for Proposition 218 and which meets the conditions in Article XIIID Section 5 of
the California Constitution. Therefore, the Assessment is exempt from the requirements for new
or increased assessments imposed by Article XIIID.
The proceeds from the District are being used to fund the maintenance and upkeep of public
resources within the Cloisters development project for the special benefit of the properties
located within this project. In absence of the Assessments, such improvements would not be
provided and the properties within the District would be negatively impacted by the demise and
deterioration of the landscaping, median improvements, street trees, turf areas, open space lands,
drainage areas, fencing, pathways and other improvements maintained by the Assessments and
located within the District. Therefore, the continued maintenance and upkeep of these important
improvements is a distinct and special benefit to properties within the District.
Easements were also created and reserved in favor of each owner in the Cloisters Development
for view, open space, scenic, passive recreation and coastal access across the entirety of LOTS
121, 122 and 123, which shall not be developed with any improvements or structures unless
necessary and proper for the restoration and maintenance of the Environmentally Sensitive
Habitat Area. This is another distinct and special benefit conferred on property within the
District.
Moreover, these improvements, and their continued maintenance, were an original requirement
for the creation of the residential single family lots within Cloisters and the subsequent
development of residential housing in the project.' Without the Assessments, these residential
lots would not have been approved and created. Consequently, the creation of the residential lots
approved for residential development is the primary special benefit from the Assessments. This
special benefit is conferred exclusively on property within the District and is not a general
benefit to the public at large.
IV. Maintenance Tasks
A list of maintenance tasks required to maintain the Cloisters Park and Open Space in acceptable
condition for public use was developed by the City Recreation and Parks Department based on
maintenance standards established for existing parks within the City and is included in this report
as Attachment A.
V. Maintenance Costs
The estimated annual cost of maintaining the Cloisters Park and Open Space was originally
developed by the Recreation and Parks Department based on the tasks required and the City's
Flat Rate Manual for Parks Maintenance. Currently, annual maintenance is provided through
1 . It should be noted that the Assessments were unanimously approved prior to Proposition 218 by the owners of
all property within the District.
contract services and supplemented by City Public Works staff. Additional assessment district
costs include: utilities, insurance, engineering and depreciation/reserves. The annual cost of
maintenance, including any reserves, for the 2015/16 fiscal year is estimated to be $148,944.
The cost estimate is included in this report as Attachment B.
V1. Apportionment of Assessment
The total assessment for the District is apportioned to each of the one hundred and twenty
residential lots equally. Lots 121 and 122 (Parcel 1) Cloisters Park and Open Space, Lot 124
(dedicated for a fire station -and currently vacant) and Lot 123 (now Parcel 2) was offered to the
State: are not assessed. Individual assessments are listed in the following table:
Parcel/Assessment Table
Lot Number
County Assessor's
Parcel Number
Annual Assessment
1
065-387-001
$1,241.20
2
065-387-002
$1,241.20
3
065-387-003
$1,241.20
4
065-387-004
$1,241.20
5
065-387-005
$1,241.20
6
065-387-006
$1,241.20
7
065-387-007
$1,241.20
8
065-387-008
$1,241.20
9
065-387-009
$1,241.20
10
065-387-010
$1,241.20
11
065-387-011
$1,241.20
12
065-387-012
$1,241.20
13
065-3 87-013
$1,241.20
9
Lot Number
County Assessor's
Parcel Number
Annual Assessment
14
065-387-014
$1,241.20
15
065-387-015
$1,241.20
16
065-387-016
$1,241.20
17
065-3 87-017
$1,241.20
18
065-387-018
$1,241.20
19
065-387-019
$1,241.20
20
065-387-053
$1,241.20
21
065-387-054
$1,241.20
22
065-387-055
$1,241.20
23
065-387-023
$1,241.20
24
065-387-024
$1,241.20
25
065-387-025
$1,241.20
26
065-3 87-026
$1,241.20
27
065-387-027
$1,241.20
28
065-387-028
$1,241.20
29
065-387-029
$1,241.20
30
065-387-030
$1,241.20
31
065-387-031
$1,241.20
32
065-387-032
$1,241.20
33
065-387-033
$1,241.20
34
065-387-034
$1,241.20
35
065-387-035
$1,241.20
9
50
065-388-005
$1,241.20
51
065-388-006
$1,241.20
52
065-388-007
$1,241.20
53
065-388-008
$1,241.20
54
065-388-009
$1,241.20
55
065-388-010
$1,241.20
56
065-388-011
$1,241.20
57
065-388-012
$1,241.20
58
065-388-013
$1,241.20
59
065-388-014
$1,241.20
Lot Number
County Assessor's
Parcel Number
Annual Assessment
60
065-388-015
$1,241.20
61
065-388-016
$1,241.20
62
065-3 88-017
$1,241.20
63
065-388-018
$1,241.20
64
065-388-019
$1,241.20
65
065-388-020
$1,241.20
66
065-388-021
$1,241.20
67
065-388-022
$1,241.20
68
065-388-023
$1,241.20
69
065-388-024
$1,241.20
70
065-388-025
$1,241.20
71
065-388-026
$1,241.20
72
065-388-027
$1,241.20
73
065-388-028
$1,241.20
74
065-3 88-029
$1,241.20
75
065-388-030
$1,241.20
76
065-388-031
$1,241.20
77
065-388-032
$1,241.20
78
065-388-033
$1,241.20
79
065-3 88-034
$1,241.20
80
065-388-035
$1,241.20
81
065-388-036
$1,241.20
82
065-3 88-03 7
$1,241.20
83
065-388-038
$1,241.20
84
065-388-039
$1,241.20
1Ulf
UbJ-.32ili-UJ`J
$1,141.1U
105
065-388-060
$1,241.20
106
065-388-061
$1,241.20
107
065-388-062
$1,241.20
108
065-388-063
$1,241.20
109
065-388-064
$1,241.20
Lot Number
County Assessor's
Parcel Number
Annual Assessment
110
065-388-065
$1,241.20
111
065-388-066
$1,241.20
112
065-388-067
$1,241.20
113
065-388-068
$1,241.20
114
065-388-069
$1,241.20
115
065-388-070
$1,241.20
116
065-388-071
$1,241.20
117
065-388-072
$1,241.20
118
065-388-073
$1,241.20
119
065-388-074
$1,241.20
120
065-388-075
$1,241.20
121
065-386-005
0
122 Parcel 1
065-386-016
0
123 Parcel 2
065-386-017
065-386-018
065-386-019
065-386-012
065-386-013
065-386-014
065-386-010
0
124
065-386-015
0
Attachment A
CLOISTERS PARK AND OPEN SPACE
MAINTENANCE TASKS
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TASKS
Review for vandalism/repair
Outdoor
Pick-up
Empty
Clean
Check
Clean
♦ trash
♦ paper
♦ cigarette butts
♦ 6 trash cans
♦ 7 tables
♦ 2 drinking fountains
♦ 6 interpretive panels
♦ 2 barbeques
♦ bike paths
♦ walkways
♦ 1 bridge
♦ 1 observation pier
♦ 1 bike rack
♦ 2 play apparatus
♦ 25 light bollards
♦ play area surface
♦ 1 Planter Bed (former demonstration garden)
♦ 3 toilets
♦ 1 urinal
♦ 2 sinks
♦ restroom floors/walls
♦ 18 benches
♦ restock restrooms
WEEKLY OR AS NEEDED
Mow turf
Edge turf
Remove weeds from demonstration garden, medians, planters
Trim turf around trees, posts and other hard to reach areas
Check and replace failed lamps
Blow all walkways, observation deck and parking lot
9
Attachment A
CLOISTERS PARK AND OPEN SPACE
MAINTENANCE TASKS
BI-WEEKLY OR AS NEEDED
Rake/redistribute gravel under picnic tables and benches
Empty barbeques of ashes
Litter pick-up open space area
MONTHLY OR AS NEEDED
Check new trees and plantings
Check/repair sprinkler system
Trim trees and bushes as needed
Critical parts inspection
New plantings
BI-ANNUALLY OR AS NEEDED
Fertilize turf/planter areas
Paint restrooms, structures, ESHA Fencing signs, etc.
Seed and aerate turf areas
ANNUALLY OR AS NEEDED
General safety inspection
Annual tree pruning
AS NEEDED
Remove graffiti
Pest/gopher control
Trim and spray paths
Mow open space area
Wetland observation/maintenance
Resurface asphalt pathways
Replace boardwalk decking
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
Landscape Maintenance
Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District
LITTER CONTROL
Litter is to be picked up as encountered during scheduled visits to each designated area.
Particular care must be given to the removal of fecal matter from highly traveled and highly
visible areas.
Trash removal from garbage cans as specified on the Project Area Map. Cans are to be
dumped per the distributed seasonal frequency schedule.
All debris removed from the work site at the end of each work day.
WALKWAYS/ HARDSCAPE/PARKING LOT
Walkways and median hardscape and parking lots will be cleaned per the seasonal frequency
schedule. All foreign objects, trash and weeds are to be removed from surfaces. Trash,
clippings and foreign objects will be removed from the site.
A blow pack may be used to clean walkways and median hardscape between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday only. All litter gathered by a blow pack must be picked up
and removed from the site.
Walkways and median hardscape shall be kept clear of all shrubs and ground cover. Prune
shrubs and ground cover as necessary to maintain safety.
IRRIGATION
All irrigation schedules shall comply with City watering restrictions, Irrigation shall be
programmed to maintain proper plant growth in all areas.
Proper maintenance and/or replacement of all irrigation systems and their component parts is
required. This includes, but is not limited to, valve boxes and lids, gate valves, quick couplers,
mainlines and laterals, all fittings and riser assemblies, hose bibs, sprinkler heads and emitters,
wiring, backflow devices, remote control valves, irrigation controllers and enclosures.
Automatic controllers will be programmed for seasonal water requirements. Each automatic
system will be checked monthly for proper operation.
Where automatic sprinkler systems do not exist, manual watering all plant material is
required.
Irrigation system requires monitoring of water usage at or below a three year running
historical average.
PEST CONTROL
Control and elimination of weeds, insects, rodents and diseases affecting all vegetation using
material and methods that are non -injurious to the plants as well as citizens and pets is
required.
BIKE PATHS AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY MAINTENANCE (HARDSCAPING)
The path and/or walkway will be inspected on a daily basis, to ensure it is in safe
condition. Inspections will include checking the condition of path and/or walkway
surface, for erosion and drainage problems in the path and/or walkway corridor, for
required clearances (vegetation encroachment or fallen trees), and for condition and
proper function of path and/or walkway furnishings and amenities including signs, gates,
bollards, fencing, benches, etc. Inspections after storm events are recommended to check
for erosion, drainage problems and fallen trees or debris blocking the trail surface. The
removal of invasive species from much of the path and/or walkway will assist in the
restoration of native habitats, the diversifying of plant species present along the trail, and
the improvement of the health, vigor and longevity of existing vegetation.
The grass shoulder adjacent to the path and/or walkway shall be kept to a maximum
height of 3" throughout the growing season.
Erosion of the path and/or walkway surface, shoulders, base and sub -base courses can
create hazardous conditions for trail users and compromise the structural integrity of the
path and/or walkway.
Signs are critical to the safe and convenient functioning of the path and/or walkway and
must be kept graffiti free and free of obstructions, such as vegetation.
Site furnishings and signs are typically constructed of wood or metal. They should be
inspected weekly to check for graffiti, splintering, chipped paint or general deterioration
or damage.
A weekly schedule of litter and trash pickup shall be developed to keep the path and/or
walkway clean. Path and/or walkway users should be encouraged through appropriate
signage to clean up after themselves and to pick up litter they find as they use the trail.
Dog litter shall be removed daily.
RIGHT OF WAY PLANTERS/ MEDIAN STRIP MAINTENANCE
Edging and pruning is to be done per the seasonal frequency schedule. Plant growth shall not
encroach onto sidewalk, roadway or other hardscape, along fences and walls. Chemical
application is not an acceptable method for ground cover edging.
All ground cover shall be maintained in a weed free condition.
Ground cover fertilizer shall be a complete slow release fertilizer equal to a ratio of 15-15-15
evenly broadcast at the minimum rate of five (5) pounds per one thousand (1,000) square feet
of ground cover area, per application.
Bark mulch will be maintained in shrub beds as per the task frequency schedule. Bark mulch
to be refreshed seasonally and/or as needed.
IRRIGATED LANDSCAPE AREA MAINTENANCE
All plants and shrubbery shall be pruned to encourage healthy growth habits for shape and
appearance according to accepted industry standard. Pruning shall be done according to the
natural growth of each individual species of plant to maintain viability by cutting out dead,
diseased or injured wood and to control growth when an unshapely shrub may result.
Shrubbery adjacent to walkways and roadways must be kept pruned, avoiding safety hazards
in traveled areas.
Irrigated landscape beds shall be maintained in a weed free condition. Shrub beds shall be
raked free of all debris, weeds and leaves and maintained in a neat condition during each work
session.
Bark mulch will be maintained in shrub beds as per the task frequency schedule. Mulch to be
refreshed seasonally and/or as needed.
Shrubs and shrub beds shall be fertilized per the seasonal task frequency schedule.
Shrub fertilizer shall be a complete slow release fertilizer equal to a ratio of 25-5-5 evenly
broadcast at the minimum rate of five (5) pounds per one thousand (1,000) square feet of
ground cover area, per application.
All fence lines, curbs, gutters, asphalt paths, parking lots, signs and other structures shall be
free of all weeds.
TREE BED/ WALK-ON BARK AREA MAINTENANCE
All ground cover shall be maintained in a weed free condition.
Bark mulch will be maintained in shrub beds as per the task frequency schedule. Contractor to
refreshed bark mulch seasonally and/or as needed.
TREE MAINTENANCE
All tree pruning activities shall be performed only by trained, experienced personnel.
Supervision shall be by a Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture
Certified Arborist complying with WCISA Pruning Standards or ANSI 300
specifications.
All trees shall be pruned to provide pedestrian and vehicular clearance.
All tree wells are to be kept clear of trash, suckers and weeds. No structural changes are
to be made.
All newly planted trees must be supported sufficiently. Maintenance includes, but is not
limited to minor repairs consisting of replacing or repairing ties, refastening boards/
braces and removal of nursery stakes. All staking and ties shall be done in a way to avoid
tripping hazards. Tree stakes or ties shall be removed promptly once their function has
been completed.
TURF MAINTENANCE
Mowing operations shall be performed in a workmanlike manner that ensures a smooth
appearance without scalping or allowing excessive cuttings to remain.
Turf shall be mowed with a reel type mower equipped with rollers or a rotary type mower.
All equipment shall be adjusted to the proper cutting height and shall be adequately
sharpened.
Mowing height shall be three inches (Y) for all turf areas. Mowing height may vary for
special events and conditions as determined by the City of Morro Bay. Any and all litter and
trash must be removed before the mowing operation. Walkways shall be cleaned immediately
following each mowing operation.
All turf areas will be mowed per the seasonal task frequency schedule. This is generally split
into the warm season- April through October, and the cool season- November through March.
Mowing will be scheduled to occur Monday through Friday.
All turf edges, including but not limited to sidewalks, driveways, curbs, shrub beds, ground
cover beds, tree basins and open space areas shall be edged to a neat and uniform line; all
grass invasion must be eliminated. All turf edges shall be trimmed and limited around
sprinklers, valve boxes, meter boxes, backflow devices, park equipment and other obstacles.
Weed -eater type string trimmers may be used for edging. Use of string type trimmers
requires caution near trees and plants.
When a power edger with a rigid blade is used, the edging of turf shall be completed as one
operation in a manner that avoids damage to concrete sidewalks and borders and results in a
well-defined, V-shaped edge that extends into the soil.
Chemical application for edging may be used in and around areas such as planter, areas
adjacent to building, trees, fence lines, sprinkler heads, etc. Prior to application of any
chemical, all areas shall be trimmed to the property height.
All turf shall be fertilized per seasonal task frequency schedule. Turf fertilizer shall be a
complete fertilizer, evenly broadcast at the minimum rate of one (1) pound actual available
nitrogen per one -thousand (1,000) square feet of turf area, per application. Applications shall
be as follows:
• 16-8-8 applied in May
• 22-3-9 (slow release) applied in January.
Turf areas shall be aerated per the seasonal task frequency schedule.
Turf areas shall be maintained in a weed free condition.
Revision to turf maintenance may be directed in times of drought and low water availability.
WEED CONTROL- MISCELLANEOUS OPEN SPACE AREAS/ DETENTION BASINS
Designated open space, non -irrigated areas and detention basins are to be mowed or weed -
whipped seasonally, as -needed (approximately three to four times per year).
All noxious weeds are to be removed and discarded.
All fence lines, light standard bases, tree wells, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, asphalt berms,
parking lots, signs and other structures shall be free of all weeds.
WETLANDS
Designated Wetland maintenance must be coordinated with City of Morro Bay Maintenance
Staff and within the State Fish and Game guidelines as stated on current maintenance permit.
RESTROOM
Restroom sanitation is the process of cleaning and sanitizing restrooms to keep them safe and
in proper working order. Cleaning and sanitizing is required daily.
Service and refill all dispensers to include soap, paper towel, toilet tissue; and empty sanitary
napkin and waste receptacles. Ensure all dispensers are in good working order and properly
cleaned.
Clean and disinfect toilets, urinal and wash basins. Liquid bowl cleaner shall be used as
needed to prevent stains and lime buildup.
Floors shall be swept daily and pressure washed as needed.
Attachment B
CLOISTERS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
MAY 2015/2016
NAME: Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District
DIAGRAM: Attached
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: Attached. No bonds or notes will be issued for this
Maintenance Assessment District.
ESTIMATED COST OF MAINTENANCE: The following outlines the estimated budget for
the maintenance of the Cloisters Park and Open Space for fiscal year 2015/16. It also provides a
look back at the three previous fiscal years including the current year with expenses as of April
30, 2015.
City of Morro Bay
Budget Worksheet Report
2013
2015
2015 VTD
Account 2012 Actual
Actual
2014 Actual
Amended
Actual
Number Description Amount
Amount
Amount
Budget
Amount
2016 Estimate
Revenue
Revenues From Taxes
Property Taxes
3018 Property Tax Spec. Assess
$0.00
$0.00
$151,429.00
$148,944.00
$91,876.80
$148,944.00
Total: Property Taxes
$0.00
$0.00
$151,429.00
$148,944.00
$91,876.80
$148,944.00
Total: Revenues From Taxes
$0.00
$0.00
$151,429.00
$148,944.00
$91,876.80
$148,944.00
Interest Income
$154.00
Transfer in from General Fund
$87,444.00
Department Total: Cloisters Park
$0.00
$0.00
$239,027.00
$148,944.00
$91,876.80
$148,944.00
Expenses
Personnel Services
4999 Labor Costs Applied
$0.00
$0.00
$2,856.17
$3,500.00
$1,159.96
$2,500.00
Total, Personnel Services
$0.00
$0.00
$3,850.26
$4,500.00
$1,666.54
$2,500.00
Suppies
5199 Misc. Operating Supplies
$0.00
$0.00
$519.90
$1,000.00
$21.83
$1,000.00
5501 Grounds Maint. Supplies
$0.00
$0.00
$1,388.55
$2,000.00
$393.53
$2,000.00
Total: Supplies
$0.00
$0.00
$1,931.38
$3,000.00
$415.36
$3,000.00
Services
6104 Engineering Services
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$10,000.00 1
6106 Contractural Services
$0.00
$0.00
$92,163.80
$90,000.00
$50,084.76
$99,000.00
6300 Utilities
$0.00
$0.00
$26,049.62
$28,000.00
$8,408.40
$30,000.00
Total; Services
$0.00
$0.00
$120,878.88
$121,500.00
$58,493.16 '
$139,000.00
Department Total: Cloisters Park
$0.00
$0.00
$126,660.52
$129,000.00
$60,575.06
$144,500.00
Revenue Totals: $0.00 $8,221.00 $151,429.00 $148,944.00 $91,876.80 $148,944.00
Expense Totals $0.00 $0.00 $126,660.52 $129,000.00 $60,575.06 $144,500.00
Fund Total: Cloisters Park Maint AD $0.00 $8,221.00 $24,768.48 $19,944.00 $31,301.74 $4,444.00
Ending Cash Balance (86,912.00) (61,641.00) 60,726.00 70,670.00 70,670.00 75,114.00
Contract Services
Includes all daily and routine tasks as well as non -routine maintenance and repair costs.
Personnel Services
Includes contract supervision of daily and routine tasks as well as non -routine maintenance and
repair costs.
Supplies
Includes all supplies used in daily tasks as well as non -routine repair and maintenance.
Services
Includes utilities, engineering, insurance and structural repair.
Deferred Maintenance
Accumulated funds to be directed at capital projects, Permits, and other one-time expenses
General Fund Transfer
Funds provided by the General Fund to reimburse costs that exceed the annual assessment and
charged to the assessment district without disclosure
Total Assessment:
$148,944
Per Parcel Yearly Assessment $148,944/120 parcels $ 1,241.20