For City Council Meeting April 8, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tanya Williams, City Manager
AUTHOR: Brian Park, Fire Chief
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Request City Council to Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Ordering the Abatement of Weeds on Various Properties Within the City Limits, and to Hear any Objections to Imposing the Abatement Cost Therefore as a Lien Against Parcels of Property Set Forth in Exhibit A.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council conduct a Public Hearing to consider ordering the abatement of weeds on various properties within the City limits, and to hear any objections to imposing the abatement cost therefore as a lien against parcels of property set forth in Exhibit A.
BACKGROUND
The California Government Code gives cities the power to declare weeds, rubbish, and refuse upon private property, and dirt upon the parkways and sidewalks in their jurisdictions a public nuisance by resolution. The attached resolution gives the Fire Chief the authority to notice property owners to abate conditions where weeds, rubbish, or debris constitute a public nuisance. Additionally, Resolution 8330 authorizes the Fire Chief to approve a contractor to perform the abatement, to charge an administrative fee, and to place all contractor fees plus the administrative fees on the County of San Bernardino Tax Rolls for collection from parcel owners who do not comply with the abatement notice. The resolution also sets the date for a public hearing for the Council Meeting on April 8, 2025, for any affected property owners to raise any objections to such proposed abatement and the service charges.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
The Weed Abatement Program is an important fire prevention program that promotes safety in the City of Rialto. Approximately 527 vacant parcels exist within the boundaries of the City of Rialto. In Fiscal Year 2024/2025 the City abated 28 lots, which is an 60% decrease from previous years. The cities of Rialt...
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