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Home My WebLink About2026-07-21; City Council; 06; 2026 Hazard Reduction Cost ReportCA Review JRT Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: darcy.davidson@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2662 Subject: Districts: Recommended Action 1)Hold a public hearing; and 2)Adopt a resolution approving the 2026 Hazard Reduction Cost Report and directing the City Clerk to file a certified copy of the resolution and report with the San Diego County Auditor before August 10, 2026. Executive Summary The City of Carlsbad conducts an annual Hazard Reduction Program to eliminate fire hazards and nuisances caused by the accumulation of dry weeds and rubbish on vacant lots throughout the city. The City Council may declare weeds, rubbish and refuse on private property as public nuisances, as authorized by California Government Code Sections 39560-39588. This report is the third and final report for the 2026 Hazard Reduction Program, covering the program’s annual results. Staff recommend approval of the Hazard Reduction Cost Report. Explanation & Analysis The Carlsbad Fire Department has completed its annual hazard survey, identifying 221 parcels that have, or are likely to have, potential hazards during the drier months when the risk of fire increases. The City Council declared these parcels public nuisances on March 24, 2026. Following the City Council’s action, the Fire Department and City Clerk mailed notices to property owners on March 25, 2026. Property owners were informed that any nuisances existing after May 15, 2026, would be subject to removal by the city, and that costs related to the abatement of these nuisances would be forwarded to the San Diego County Tax Assessor for inclusion on their property tax bills. •Thirty parcels were not cleared by the property owners by the May 15, 2026, deadline. The city’s contractor subsequently performed weed abatement services on these parcels. The contractor’s fee for this work totals $32,980. July 21, 2026 Item #6 Page 1 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: B98B8EC9-AC5E-8F6D-8030-31BAA812C40D •Each property owner will be billed for the abatement services performed on their property, along with a $360 administration fee. •The total cost for the 2026 Hazard Reduction Program is $43,780, which includes both contractor fees and administration fees for each property. Attachment A to Exhibit 1 provides a detailed cost breakdown by county assessor parcel number and property owner mailing address. California Government Code Sections 39560-39588 outline the enforcement and cost recovery process for weed abatement services. To recover these costs, the City Council must hold a public hearing to assess and confirm the report, providing property owners with an opportunity to voice objections. Staff recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the final 2026 Hazard Reduction Cost Report. This will enable the city to recover weed abatement expenses directly from property owners by placing the abatement cost on the San Diego County tax rolls as an assessment. The San Diego County Tax Assessor will then collect those assessments. If they are uncollectable through this process, the expenses will continue to be covered by the city’s General Fund. Fiscal Analysis Most city administrative and contractor costs related to weed abatement are recoverable from property owners via their property tax bills. However, this recovery method does not apply to land valued at zero or deemed to have no taxable value. In this case, a zero-value property does not receive a property tax bill. The Fire Department’s operating budget has sufficient funds for weed abatement expenditures. The city will recoup these expenses through property tax assessments in the following fiscal year. Next Steps Exhibits 2 and 3 include the prescribed county forms required for fixed-charge special assessments. The City Clerk will file both forms, along with a certified copy of the resolution and cost report, with the San Diego County Tax Assessor by Aug. 10, 2026. Environmental Evaluation The proposed action to approve the 2026 Hazard Reduction Cost Report is categorically exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Guidelines Section 15321(a) because it involves the enforcement of a law, general rule, standard, or objective administered or adopted by the city. No exception to the exemptions as set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 or the Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 19.04.070 (C) applies. Exhibits 1.City Council resolution 2.Fixed charge special assessment 3.Certification of fixed charge special assessments July 21, 2026 Item #6 Page 2 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: B98B8EC9-AC5E-8F6D-8030-31BAA812C40D Exhibit 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-155 . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2026 HAZARD REDUCTION COST REPORT AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE RESOLUTION AND REPORT WITH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AUDITOR BEFORE AUGUST 10, 2026 WHEREAS, on March 24, 2026, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, approved Resolution No. 2026-065, declaring weeds growing upon or in front of certain property described in Attachment A in Carlsbad to be a public nuisance and authorized the City Clerk of the City of Carlsbad to notify property owners to abate the nuisance; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2026, the City Clerk mailed written notices to property owners listed in Attachment A; and WHEREAS, property owners were notified that nuisances existing after May 15, 2026, are subject to abatement by the City of Carlsbad, and the cost of abatement would appear on the property tax bill; and WHEREAS, the mailed notices stated that the City Council would hear objections or protests, if any, to the proposed abatement on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the City of Carlsbad City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted in the City Council Chamber at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, on April 14, 2026, at 5 p.m. to consider responses from property owners to said proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, and refuse; and WHEREAS, the City Council authorized the Superintendent to abate the nuisances declared by Resolution No. 2026-075 by having the weeds removed from the properties listed in Attachment A; and WHEREAS, the Fire Chief of the City of Carlsbad is designated to perform the duties imposed on the Superintendent by California Government Code Section 39560, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Fire Chief directed the City to abate all remaining nuisances after May 15, 2026; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 39560, et seq. requires a cost report for abatement services to be submitted to the City Council for confirmation following a public hearing to consider any objections from property owners; and July 21, 2026 Item #6 Page 3 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: B98B8EC9-AC5E-8F6D-8030-31BAA812C40D WHEREAS, a public hearing was scheduled in the City Council Chamber at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, on July 21, 2026, at 5 p.m. to consider and confirm the final 2026 Hazard Reduction Cost Report. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1.That the above recitations are true and correct. 2.That the proposed action to approve the 2026 Hazard Reduction Cost Report is categorically exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Guidelines Section 15321(a) because it involves the enforcement of a law, general rule, standard, or objective administered or adopted by the city. No exception to the exemptions as set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 or the Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 19.04.070 (C) applies. 3.That this resolution, and all action subsequently taken in connection with it, are taken pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Section 39560, et seq. (Alternate Procedures for Weed and Rubbish Abatement). 4.That a public hearing was held in the City Council Chamber at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, on July 21, 2026, at 5 p.m. to consider and confirm the final 2026 Hazard Reduction Cost Report, provided as Attachment A. 5.That all protests and objections, other than those allowed and deleted from said report, if any, are hereby overruled and denied. 6.That the report is confirmed and each of the amounts set forth herein is hereby assessed against the parcel of real property and shall constitute a special assessment and a lien against such parcel of land. 7.That the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution with said report to the Office of the San Diego Auditor and Controller by August 10, 2026. July 21, 2026 Item #6 Page 4 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: B98B8EC9-AC5E-8F6D-8030-31BAA812C40D PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 21st day of July, 2026, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. ______________________________________ KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor ______________________________________ SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk (SEAL) July 21, 2026 Item #6 Page 5 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: B98B8EC9-AC5E-8F6D-8030-31BAA812C40D Carlsbad Fire Department 2026 Hazard Reduction Program Tractor Mow Labor Tractor Mow Labor Hand Labor Hand Labor Hours Price/Hour Price/Hour Hours Grand TotalAdmin FeesTotal Tractor Mow Total Hand LaborSiteAPN Attachment A July 21, 2026 Item #6 Page 6 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: B98B8EC9-AC5E-8F6D-8030-31BAA812C40D Attachment A Carlsbad Fire Department 2026 Hazard Reduction Program 27 1674421300 STANDARD-PACIFIC CORP 7290 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 2 185.00$ 65.00$ 23 370.00$ 1,495.00$ 360.00$ 2,225.00$ 28 1674413800 STANDARD-PACIFIC CORP 7290 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 185.00$ 65.00$ 5 -$ 325.00$ 360.00$ 685.00$ 29 2081950100 SHAPELL ROBERTSON LLC 1990 S BUNDY DR #500 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 16 185.00$ 65.00$ 48 2,960.00$ 3,120.00$ 360.00$ 6,440.00$ 30 2132621700 ALPS GROUP 3 INC 698 CAMINO EL DORADO ENCINITAS, CA 92024 185.00$ 65.00$ 40 -$ 2,600.00$ 360.00$ 2,960.00$ Totals 6,752.50$ 26,227.50$ 10,800.00$ 43,780.00$ July 21, 2026 Item #6 Page 7 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: B98B8EC9-AC5E-8F6D-8030-31BAA812C40D Exhibit 2 City or District:Submitted By: Fund Name:Telephone No: Fund Number:E-mail Address: AMOUNT AUDITOR'S USE ONLY BOOK PAGE PARCEL UNDIVIDED INTEREST ASSESSEE NUMBER* TAX RATE AREA* XXX XXX XX XX XX,XXX.XX XXXX XXXXX X 156 110 83 00 880.00 205 051 01 00 880.00 206 192 07 00 880.00 206 200 01 00 880.00 156 190 11 00 1,305.00 168 041 22 00 1,140.00 216 230 62 00 847.50 216 190 01 00 847.50 216 280 12 00 1,010.00 223 230 11 00 1,660.00 216 160 18 00 1,010.00 215 220 60 00 1,010.00 216 380 02 00 1,140.00 223 283 20 00 1,140.00 167 080 34 00 1,027.50 167 080 49 00 1,987.50 167 080 50 00 847.50 167 080 51 00 685.00 167 080 52 00 847.50 167 080 53 00 685.00 215 400 15 00 1,250.00 207 102 14 00 1,900.00 215 493 21 00 3,440.00 167 433 50 00 1,010.00 215 430 15 00 1,010.00 264 462 55 00 2,150.00 167 442 13 00 2,225.00 167 441 38 00 685.00 208 195 01 00 6,440.00 213 262 17 00 2,960.00 43,780.00 DO NOT FAX THIS FORM *All State Roll (Utility Roll) items must show a tax rate area and assessee number (See Attachment D). FIXED CHARGE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INPUT FORMAT FOR TYPEWRITTEN LIST PARCEL NUMBER *FOR STATE ROLL ONLY* City of Carlsbad Weed Abatement 601004 Amber Ressmer 442-339-2665 amber.ressmer@carlsbadca.gov Rev. 04/17July 21, 2026 Item #6 Page 8 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: B98B8EC9-AC5E-8F6D-8030-31BAA812C40D Exhibit 3 August 10, 2026 County of San Diego Auditor and Controller Property Tax Services 5530 Overland Avenue, Suite 470 San Diego, CA 92123 CERTIFICATION OF FIXED CHARGE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS This letter certifies that according to the records of the City of Carlsbad, that all assessments and special taxes are in compliance with Article XIIIC and D of the Constitution of the State of California, that the total number of parcels subject to Fixed Charge Special Assessments and the dollar amount by fund for 2026/27 are as listed below: Fund No. Count Amount 601004 30 $43,780 Certified by: __________________________ SHERRY FREISINGER City Clerk July 21, 2026 Item #6 Page 9 of 9 Docusign Envelope ID: B98B8EC9-AC5E-8F6D-8030-31BAA812C40D TO: CITY CLERK AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF PUBLIC H EARi NG: _J,.,._' ---"'\A,.,"""'l'-=(j+-----""'?:----'l'-'-,::Z ...... Wk>:=....=.....__ ______ _ su BJ EcT: t--b?:::\.o t±:a:2-4-Cd (Z~dux.£nn A.b de,;YY:U' M:¼--~ LOCATION: [{I' 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 D Other: ------------------ DATE POSTED TO CITY WEBSITE I \\ 0}:?-C2:?Jo DATE NOTICES MAILED TO PROPERTY OWNERS: ~ N /:::.,,: NUMBER MAILED: I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am employed by the City of Carlsbad and the foregoing is true and correct. DEPARTMENT: G1c1TY CLERK'S OFFICE □OTHER _______ _ Date SENT TO FOR PUBLICATION VIA E-MAIL TO: □ Union Tribune on ___ _ 111 Coast News on ~ \::u o ):::u,o PUBLICATION DATE: Union Tribune -------------- Coast News ,. ) \A J ~ ) D, To7J.o I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am employed by the City of Carlsbad and the foregoing is true and correct. DEPARTMENT: cic1TY CLERK'S OFFICE □OTHER-------- Date Attachments: 1) Mailing Labels 2) Notice w/ attachments CITYOFCARISBAD NOTICE OF PUB UC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, al 5 p.m., at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Dli\·e, Carlsbad, California. to hear objections of property owners concerning costs of weed abatement activity on prh'tlte properties, to apprm·e cost assessments for weed abatement activ• ity, and to direct the City Clerk to file a certified copy of the Hazard Reduction Resolution with the San Diego County Auditor by Aug. 10, 2026. IndividuaJs ,,ishing to speak on this proposal are cordially imited to attend this public hearing. Copies of the sWrreport will be available on Friday, July 17, 2026, al https://www.carlsbadca.gm•/city•hall/meeliugs·ngendns. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www.carlsbadca..gov/residenL,;/communication/city~tv•channel. If you ha\'e any questions, please contact Fire Marshal Darcy Davidson in the Fire Department at 442~339~2662 or darcy.davidson@carlsbadcn.gov. [n addition, wrillen comments may be submitted to the City Council at or ptfor to the public hearing \,ja U.S. Mail to the attention of the Office of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carlsbadca.gov. 1f you challenge lhe Hazard Reduction Progmm in cour4 you may be limited to only raising issues presented at the public hearing described in this notice or written correspondence delivered prior to the public heruing to the City of Carlsbad, Attn: Cit)• Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008. PUBLISH DATE: July IO, 2026 CI'IY OF CARLSBAD I CI'IY COUNCIL 07/I0/2026CN 32661 3 col x 3.25" 9,75" X $15.50 $151.13 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5 p.m., at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, to hear objections of property owners concerning costs of weed abatement activity on private properties, to approve cost assessments for weed abatement activity, and to direct the City Clerk to file a certified copy of the Hazard Reduction Resolution with the San Diego County Auditor by Aug. 10, 2026. Individuals wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend this public hearing. Copies of the staff report will be available on Friday, July 17, 2026, at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/citv-hall/meetings-agendas. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/residents/communication/citv-tv-channel. If you have any questions, please contact Fire Marshal Darcy Davidson in the Fire Department at 442-339-2662 or darcv.davidson@carlsbadca.gov. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the public hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of the Office of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carlsbadca.gov. If you challenge the Hazard Reduction Program in court, you may be limited to only raising issues presented at the public hearing described in this notice or written correspondence delivered prior to the public hearing to the City of Carlsbad, Attn: City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008. PUBLISH DATE: July 10, 2026 CITY OF CARLSBAD I CITY COUNCIL 2026 Hazard Reduction Cost Report Darcy Davidson, Fire Marshal Fire Department July 21, 2026 BEFORE AFTER 2 I T E M 6 : 2 0 2 6 H a z a r d R e d u c t i o n P r o g r a m HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM Abatement of dead and dry non-native vegetation and weeds Privately owned vacant parcels deemed public nuisance 221 parcels identified, 30 parcels abated Compliant with the Habitat Management Plan 3 I T E M 6 : 2 0 2 6 H a z a r d R e d u c t i o n P r o g r a m RECOMMENDED ACTION •Hold a Public Hearing •Adopt Resolution approving the 2026 Hazard Reduction Cost Report and directing the City Clerk to file a certified copy of the resolution and report with the San Diego County Tax Assessor by August 10, 2026. PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES •Open Public Hearing •Staff Presentation •City Council Questions of Staff •Public Testimony •City Council Discussion •Close Public Hearing