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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-061City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2026-061 Page 1 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-061 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS WHEREAS, under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Sections 53311 and following, California Government Code; hereafter referred to as the “Act”), the City Council of the City of Atascadero (the “City”) previously conducted proceedings to establish the City of Atascadero Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Services) (the “District”), and WHEREAS, this City Council on July 14, 2026, adopted its Resolution No. 2026-055 entitled “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Atascadero, California, Declaring its Intention to Annex Territory into Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Services) as Annexation No. 27, and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein” (the “Resolution of Intention”) stating its intention to annex the territory to the District pursuant to the Act; and, WHEREAS, a copy of the Resolution of Intention, incorporating a description and map of the proposed boundaries of the territory to be annexed to the District, stating the services to be funded by the District and the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax to be levied within the District to pay for the services is on file with the City Clerk and the provisions thereof are fully incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein; and, WHEREAS, on the date hereof, this City Council held a noticed public hearing as required by the Act and the Resolution of Intention relative to the proposed annexation of territory to the District; and, WHEREAS, at the hearing all interested persons desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining to the annexation of territory to the District and the levy of special taxes within the area proposed to be annexed were heard and a full and fair hearing was held; and, WHEREAS, prior to the closing of the hearing, no written or oral protests had been made against the proposed annexation of territory to the District by (i) any registered voter residing in the existing District, (ii) any registered voter residing in the territory proposed to be annexed to the District, (iii) any of the owners of land in the existing District, or (iv) any of the owners of land in the territory proposed to be annexed to the District; and, Docusign Envelope ID: 521B9907-4926-87FE-81E1-41E5C32CC537 City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2026-061 Page 2 of 4 WHEREAS, Annexation Map No. 27 to the District has been filed with the County Recorder of the County of San Luis Obispo, which map shows the territory to be annexed in these proceedings, and a copy of the map is on file with the City Clerk. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Atascadero: SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct. SECTION 2. All prior proceedings taken by this City Council with respect to the District and the proposed annexation of territory thereto have been duly considered and are hereby determined to be valid and in conformity with the Act, and the District has been validly established pursuant to the Act. SECTION 3. The boundaries of the territory to be annexed to the District, as set forth in the map entitled “Annexation Map No. 27 of Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Services)” on file with the City Clerk and heretofore recorded in the San Luis Obispo County Recorder’s Office on August 6, 2026, in Book 6 at Page 57 of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities Districts are hereby finally approved, are incorporated herein by this reference, and shall be included within the boundaries of the District, and said territory is hereby ordered annexed to the District, subject to voter approval of the levy of the special taxes therein as hereinafter provided. SECTION 4. The provisions of the Resolution of Intention are, by this reference incorporated herein, as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 5. Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, the proposition of the levy of the special tax within the territory to be annexed to the District shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the area to be annexed to the District at an election called therefor as hereinafter provided. SECTION 6. This City Council hereby finds that fewer than 12 persons have been registered to vote within the territory proposed to be annexed to the District for each of the 90 days preceding the close of the public hearing heretofore conducted and concluded by this City Council for the purposes of these annexation proceedings. Accordingly, and pursuant to Section 53326 of the Act, this City Council finds that the qualified electors for purposes of the annexation election are the landowners within the territory proposed to be annexed to the District and that the vote shall be by said landowners, each having one vote for each acre or portion thereof such landowner owns in the territory proposed to be annexed to the District. SECTION 7. This City Council hereby calls a special election to consider the measure described in Section 5 above, which election shall be held in the meeting room of the City Council immediately following adoption of this Resolution. The City Clerk is hereby designated as the official to conduct said election. It is hereby acknowledged that the City Clerk has on file the Resolution of Intention, a certified map of the proposed boundaries of the territory to be annexed to the District, and a sufficient description to allow the City Clerk to determine the boundaries of the territory to be annexed to the District. Docusign Envelope ID: 521B9907-4926-87FE-81E1-41E5C32CC537 City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2026-061 Page 3 of 4 The voted ballots shall be returned to the City Clerk no later than immediately following the adoption of this Resolution; and when the qualified electors have voted the election shall be closed. Pursuant the Act, the election shall be conducted by mail ballot under Section 4000 of the California Elections Code, provided, however, that for purposes of setting the date for the election, Sections 53326 and 53327 of the Act shall govern. This City Council acknowledges that the City Clerk has caused to be delivered to the qualified electors of the District ballots in the form set forth in Exhibit “A” hereto. The ballots indicate the number of votes to be voted by each landowner. The ballots were accompanied by all supplies and written instructions necessary for the use and return of the ballot. The envelope to be used to return the ballot was enclosed with the ballot, had the return postage prepaid, and contained the following: (a) the name and address of the landowner, (b) a declaration, under penalty of perjury, stating that the voter is the owner of record or authorized representative of the landowner entitled to vote and is the person whose name appears on the envelope, (c) the printed name, signature and address of the voter, (d) the date of signing and place of execution of the declaration pursuant to clause (b) above, and (e) a notice that the envelope contains an official ballot and is to be opened only by the canvassing City Council. Analysis and arguments with respect to the ballot measures are hereby waived, as provided in Section 53327(b) of the Act. The City Clerk shall accept the ballots of the qualified electors in the City of Atascadero City Council meeting room upon and prior to the adoption of this Resolution, whether the ballot is personally delivered or is received by mail. The City Clerk shall have ballots available which may be marked at said location on the election day by the qualified electors. SECTION 8. This City Council hereby further finds that the provision of Section 53326 of the Act requiring a minimum of 90 days following the adoption of this Resolution to elapse before said special election is for the protection of the qualified electors of the territory to be annexed to the District. The ballots to be executed by the qualified electors of the area to be annexed to the District contains a waiver of any time limit pertaining to the conduct of the election and a waiver of any requirement for ballot measure analysis and arguments in connection with the election. Accordingly, this City Council finds and determines that, to the extent that the qualified elector submits its ballot, the qualified elector will have been fully apprised of and have agreed to the shortened time for the election and waiver of ballot measure analysis and arguments, and will have thereby been fully protected in these proceedings. This City Council also finds and determines that the City Clerk has concurred in the shortened time for the election. SECTION 9. This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption. Docusign Envelope ID: 521B9907-4926-87FE-81E1-41E5C32CC537 City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2026-061 Page 4 of 4 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero, California on this 8th day of September, 2026. On motion by Council Member Funk, seconded by Council Member Newsom, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Member Funk, Newsom, Peek, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz, Mayor Bourbeau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CITY OF ATASCADERO _____________________ Charles Bourbeau, Mayor ATTEST: Lara K. Henderson, City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 521B9907-4926-87FE-81E1-41E5C32CC537 City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2026-061 Exhibit A EXHIBIT A SPECIAL TAX ELECTION CITY OF ATASCADERO ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 27 (September 8, 2026) This ballot is for the use of the authorized representative of the following owner of land within Annexation No. 27 of the Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Services) (“CFD No. 2005-1”) of the City of Atascadero: Name of Landowner Number of Acres Owned Total Votes Barrel Creek Management LLC 15.71 16 According to the provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, and resolutions of the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Atascadero (the “City”), the above-named landowner is entitled to cast the number of votes shown above under the heading “Total Votes,” representing the total votes for the property owned by said landowner. The City has sent the enclosed ballot to you so that you may vote on whether or not to approve the special tax. This special tax ballot is for the use of the property owner of the parcel identified below, which parcel is located within the territory proposed to be annexed to the CFD No. 2005-1, City of Atascadero, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California. Please advise the City Clerk, at (805) 461-5000, if the name set forth below is incorrect or if you are no longer one of the owners of this property. This special tax ballot may be used to express either support for or opposition to the proposed special tax. To be counted, this special tax ballot must be signed below by the owner or, if the owner is not an individual, by an authorized representative of the owner. The ballot must then be delivered to the City Clerk, either by mail or in person, as follows: Mail Delivery: If by mail, place ballot in the return envelope provided, and mail in an adequate amount of time so that the City Clerk receives the signed ballot no later than September 8, 2026, the date set for the election. Personal Delivery: If in person, deliver to the City Clerk at any time up to 6:00 p.m. on September 8, 2026, at the Clerk’s office at 6500 Palma Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422. However delivered, this ballot must be received by the Clerk prior to the close of the public meeting on September 8, 2026. Very truly yours, Kelly Gleason Kelly Gleason Senior Planner Docusign Envelope ID: 521B9907-4926-87FE-81E1-41E5C32CC537 City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2026-061 Exhibit A TO CAST THIS BALLOT, PLEASE RETURN THIS ENTIRE PAGE. OFFICIAL SPECIAL TAX BALLOT Name & Address of Property Owner: Assessor’s Parcel Number(s): Barrel Creek Management LLC Attn: Legacy Realty & Development 5390 E Pine Avenue Fresno, CA 93727 049-133-008 049-133-009 049-133-010 049-133-013 049-133-014 ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 27 AN “X” OR OTHER MARK WILL CAST ALL VOTES ASSIGNED TO THIS BALLOT SPECIAL TAX BALLOT MEASURE MARK “YES” OR “NO” WITH AN “X”: Shall the City Council of the City of Atascadero be authorized to levy a special tax on an annual basis at the rates and apportioned as described in Resolution No. 2026-055 adopted by the City Council on July 14, 2026 (the “Resolution”), which is incorporated herein by this reference, within the territory identified on the map entitled “Annexation Boundary Map No. 27 of Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Services) City of Atascadero, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California” to finance certain services as set forth in Section 4 to the Resolution (including incidental expenses). YES _________ NO _________ Certification for Special Election Ballot The undersigned is an authorized representative of the above-named landowner and is the person legally authorized and entitled to cast this ballot on behalf of the above-named landowner. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration is executed on _________________, 2026. William Cummings Jr. Signature Print Name Title Docusign Envelope ID: 521B9907-4926-87FE-81E1-41E5C32CC537