HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.090 - (07-20-21) RESOLUTION NO. 2021.090
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OF ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL REFUSE CHARGES AGAINST
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCELS (UP TO THREE UNITS) FOR THE
FIRST TIME IN FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE
ANNUAL REFUSE CHARGES AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE
COLLECTED AT THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME MANNER AS COUNTY
TAXES AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS AND
OBJECTIONS AS AUGUST 3, 2021
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood desires to keep the refuse
collection costs at a minimum within the City and require that all persons pay their fair
share of these collection costs in order to keep fees as low as possible; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood has determined that the best
method of achieving this goal is to establish permanent procedures whereby the City can
place annual refuse charges on the property tax assessment rolls of single family
residential parcels (up to three units) so as to better ensure payment; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code section 5471 authorizes the City to prescribe,
revise and collect, fees, rates, or other charges for services and facilities furnished by it,
either within or without its territorial limits, in connection with its water, sanitation, storm
drainage, or sewerage system; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code section 5471 authorizes the City to collect
annual refuse bills by an ordinance or resolution approved by a two-thirds vote of the
members of the legislative body; and,
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 5473 allows any entity, by a two-
thirds vote of the members of the legislative body, to elect to have refuse and garbage
collection on property tax rolls; and
WHEREAS, various cities and counties have placed annual refuse charges on the
property tax roll as a mechanism of collection; and
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Lynwood believes that these procedures
are in the best interest of the City of Lynwood.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOO DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
a. On July 20, 2021, the City Council set the public hearing as August 3, 2021 to
hear protests and objections as to the inclusion of annual refuse charges to the county
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tax roll, 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Annex,
11350 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. Given the Covid-19 Pandemic, this Public
Hearing may be held telephonically or by video conferencing to protect the health and
well-being of the meeting participants. Participants can join via Zoom or by telephone:
1-669-900-9128 or 1-253-215-8782, Meeting ID: 835-2029-8238. If interpretation
services are needed, participants can dial (310) 372-7549; conference code 673120.
Information on the telephonic or video conferencing access to the City Council
Meeting may change. To receive the most updated information on whether the Public
Hearing is accessible telephonically or videoconferencing; and/or changes on the phone
numbers as well as access code and password, this information will be included in the
August 3, 2021 Agenda. Members of the public may access this Agenda online by visiting
the City of Lynwood's website at www.lynwood.ca.us, clicking on "Agendas", selecting
"Council Meeting Agenda Packet", and selecting "AGENDA August 3, 2021-Regular
Meeting"to obtain the dial-in number and correlating access code. Members of the public
may also use the following link: http://lynwood.ca.us/document-category/agendas/ .
b. At the hearing, the City Council shall hear any objections or protests of
landowners liable to be assessed for fees. At the conclusion of its public hearing, the City
Council shall determine and approve, as an assessment against the property, all annual
refuse fees owing prospectively. If there is a majority protest of the total number of
property owners notified, the report shall not be approved.
Section 2: The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this City Council
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 20th day of July, 2021.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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City Attorney Director of Public
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at its
special meeting thereof held in the City Hall of the City on the 20th day of July, 2021
and passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SOTO, AND MAYOR SANTANA
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER SOLACHE AND MAYOR PRO TEM CASANOVA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and
correct copy of Resolution No. 2021.090 on file in my office and that said resolution
was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 20th day of July,
2021.
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City Clerk
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