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Matter 25-716

Public Hearing on Recording Liens on Properties for the Reimbursement of the Cost of Sidewalk Repairs to be Placed on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Santa Clara County Secured Property Tax Bill. - NOT TO BE HEARD BEFORE 1:30 P.M.

Infrastructure & Public Works City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 03 Jun 2025
3 Documents on file 1.28 MB · 3 extracted · 3 AI summaries
File
25-716
Type
Strategic Support
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
03 Jun 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 03:56

The papers

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Memorandum

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The memorandum outlines a public hearing scheduled for June 17, 2025, regarding the recording of liens on properties for the reimbursement of sidewalk repair costs. The City Council may confirm a report from the Director of Finance identifying 99 properties with a total lien amount of $306,878.16. The report details the process for property owners to maintain sidewalks, the financial hardship assistance available, and the steps taken to recover delinquent payments. The memorandum also discusses the collection process and the financial implications of placing liens on properties.

Key points
  • Public hearing on June 17, 2025, regarding sidewalk repair liens.
  • 99 properties identified for liens totaling $306,878.16.
  • Property owners are responsible for maintaining adjacent sidewalks.
  • Financial hardship assistance available for eligible property owners.
  • Collection process includes multiple notices and potential liens.
Limitations
  • The document contains placeholder sections and unfilled values that affect the summary.
  • Specific details regarding the timeline and outcomes of the public hearing are not provided.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 6/17/25 25-716 3.7 FROM: Maria Öberg DATE: May 27, 2025 Date: 6/5/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Recording Liens on Properties for the Reimbursement of the Cost of Sidewalk Repairs to be Placed on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Santa Clara County Secured Property Tax Bill RECOMMENDATION (a) Conduct a Public Hearing on recording liens on properties for the reimbursement of the cost of sidewalk repairs. (b) Adopt a resolution confirming the Report from the Director of Finance concerning the delinquent sidewalk repair costs and the assessments contained in the report. (c) Direct the recording of liens and the placement of charges as set forth therein on the 2025-2026 Santa Clara County Secured Property Tax Bill for the cost of sidewalk repairs. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME After conducting a public hearing, the City Council may confirm the Report from the Director of Finance (Director’s Report) and approve placing a lien against the property for the unpaid amount, to be paid with the next annual County of Santa Clara (County) Secured Property Tax Bill. The Director’s Report...
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Resolution

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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San José confirming the report of the Director of Finance regarding delinquent sidewalk repair costs. It outlines the procedures for the collection of these costs and directs the recording of liens on properties that have not paid the assessed costs within five days after confirmation of the report. The resolution includes a public hearing date and details about the assessments and liens that will be placed on property tax bills for the 2025-2026 period.

Key points
  • The resolution confirms the report of the Director of Finance concerning delinquent sidewalk repair costs.
  • It directs the recording of liens on properties for unpaid sidewalk repair costs.
  • A public hearing is scheduled for June 17, 2025, to consider objections to the assessments.
  • Failure to pay the assessed costs within five days will result in a special assessment and lien on the property.
  • The resolution is part of the procedures outlined in the San José Municipal Code and California Streets and Highways Code.
Limitations
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NVF:KMM:JMD 6/4/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE CONCERNING THE DELINQUENT SIDEWALK REPAIR COSTS AND THE ASSESSMENTS CONTAINED IN THE REPORT; AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF LIENS AND THE PLACEMENT OF CHARGES AS SET FORTH THEREIN ON THE 2025-2026 SANTA CLARA COUNTY SECURED PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR THE COST OF SIDEWALK REPAIRS WHEREAS, Part 17 of Chapter 14.16 of Title 14 of the San José Municipal Code and Sections 5625 through 5630 of the California Streets and Highways Code set forth the procedures for collection of the sidewalk repairs; and WHEREAS, on April 15, 2025, the City Council of the City of San José (“City Council”) adopted Resolution No. RES2025-69 setting a public hearing for approval of the Report of the Director of Finance on the Cost of Sidewalk Repairs (“Report”) for June 17, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.; and WHEREAS, the Director of Finance caused all property owners mentioned in the Report to be given proper legal notice of the cost of sidewalk repairs posed to be assessed by the City of San José (“City”) and of the opportunity to present objections or protests regarding...
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Presentation - est.10 minutes

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The document outlines a public hearing scheduled for June 17, 2025, regarding the recording of liens on properties for reimbursement of sidewalk repair costs. It details the criteria for sidewalk repairs, the process for notifying property owners, and the financial hardship program available for those unable to afford repairs. The document also provides statistics on sidewalk repair activities and delinquent invoices pending lien, along with recommendations for the City Council.

Key points
  • Public hearing on June 17, 2025, for recording liens on properties for sidewalk repairs.
  • Criteria for sidewalk repairs include vertical separations, ramping issues, and significant damage.
  • Property owners are responsible for sidewalk repairs as per state law and municipal code.
  • Majority of repairs are completed by property owners; some are handled by City contractors.
  • Financial hardship program available for eligible property owners based on income guidelines.
  • Process for notifying property owners includes multiple repair notices and administrative conferences.
  • City Council approved a memorandum on April 15, 2025, to set the public hearing.
  • 99 delinquent sidewalk repair invoices pending lien, totaling approximately $307K.
Limitations
  • The document does not specify the exact nature of the public hearing or the outcomes expected.
  • Unresolved placeholders such as specific dollar amounts and dates are present but not detailed.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: 6/17/25 PUBLIC HEARING ON RECORDING LIENS ON PROPERTIES FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF THE COSTS OF SIDEWALK REPAIRS Presenters: Maria Öberg, Director of Finance John Ristow, Director of Transportation John Kachmanian, Deputy Director, Finance – Revenue Management SIDEWALK REPAIR CRITERIA • Repair areas may include sidewalk, driveway approach, curb and gutter, and/or parkstrip located adjacent to property. • Repair criteria includes:  Vertical separation of more than one-half (1/2) inch.  Ramping: rise or depression of more than one (1) inch within eight (8) inches, in conjunction with a vertical separation.  Hole or opening in a break or construction joint of one (1) inch or more.  Breaking away, spalling, or chipping of concrete with a depth of more than one-half (1/2) inch. 2 INITIAL SIDEWALK REPAIR NOTICE • Sidewalk repairs may include curb, gutter, driveway approach, and/or parkstrip area • State law (Streets and Highways Code, Chapter 22 of Division 7, Part 3) and San José Municipal Code (Section 14.16.2200) place responsibility of sidewalk repairs with the adjacent property owner • Department of Transportation generates a repair notice after inspection...