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AGENDA ITEM NO. 11.
CITY OF HAWTHORNE City Council AGENDA BILL For the meeting of 05/26/2026 Originating Department: Public Works |
City Manager:
Department Head:
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION NO. 8605 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND SETTING TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE TIME AND DATE OF A PUBLIC HEARING. MOTION TO ADOPT.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve this Resolution No. 8605
DISCUSSION:
The City of Hawthorne operates its Street Lighting District under the State Street Lighting Act of 1972. Under this act, the City assesses for street lighting charges on a frontage-foot basis of benefits. This means that properties having more intense lighting, such as a major arterial or Hawthorne Blvd. pay a higher rate per frontage foot than residential areas that have a flat tariff, based on the number and types of lights provided. The tariff includes all poles, wiring and maintenance necessary to operate this system. The rates assessed by the City’s Street Lighting Assessment District have not increased in the 54 years of its existence, though Southern California Edison’s costs have substantially increased. As part of our Street Lighting District procedures, it is recommended that the City Council approve the Engineer’s Report and pass Resolution 8605 declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year and set a time and date of the public hearing for Tuesday, June 9th, 2025, at 6:00pm.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 Hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.