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DECLARATION OF PUBLIC NUISANCES
ITG. 4/2/2002 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY OF
CAFUSBAD WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM
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CITYATTY. &
CITY MGR 39
tECOMMENDED ACTION:
ipproval and adoption of a resolution declaring nuisances, and setting a hearing for April
16, 2002, Resolution No. 2002- I04 .
TEM EXPLANATION:
innually, the City conducts a Weed Abatement Program to eliminate the fire hazard and
luisance caused by the accumulation of dry weeds and rubbish on vacant lots within the
:ity. The Fire Department has completed its annual hazard survey and has identified 550
)arcels that now have or are likely to have hazards upon them during the drier months.
Nith the adoption of this resolution, the Fire Department will mail notices to property owners
?xplaining Council’s action, and informing them of the dates of public hearings. After May
15, 2002, hazards that have not been removed by owners will be subject to abatement by
he City.
The costs associated with the abatement of a particular parcel are forwarded to the County
4uditor for inclusion in the property tax bill. This occurs at the close of the program in
4ugust after Council has had an opportunity to hear objections of property owners.
The Fire Chief is named by the resolution as the person responsible for the operation of the
Need Abatement Program.
%CAL IMPACT:
The contractor’s charges and city administrative costs associated with the abatement of
?ach parcel are recoverable.
IXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2002- 104 .
2. Letter/Notice with Information SheeVContractor List.
3. Parcel List.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-104
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AS PUBLIC NUISANCES, WEEDS, RUBBISH,
AND REFUSE UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD.
WHEREAS, weeds, rubbish and refuse exist or are likely to exist on vacant parcels
throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, said weeds, rubbish and refuse because of their combustibility,
constitute a hazard to the'safety of the public and to private property during the drier months
of the year;
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 this Resolution, and all action taken subsequent hereto in connection herewith, is
taken pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Section 39560, et seq. (Article 2,
Alternate Procedures Under Chapter 13, Weed and Rubbish Abatement).
3. Words used in this Resolution and its subsequent action in connection herewith shall
be defined as outlined in said code sections.
4. The City Council of the City of Carlsbad hereby declares as public nuisances, weeds,
rubbish and refuse upon those certain parcels of private property in the City of Carlsbad described
on Exhibit 1, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
5. The City Council of the City of Carlsbad hereby declares its intention to cause the
removal of said weeds, rubbish and refuse. A public hearing will be held in the City Council
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Chambers at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California on April 16, 2002, at 6:OO p.m. to
consider objections of property owners to said proposed removal of weeds, rubbish and refuse.
6. The City Clerk of Carlsbad is hereby directed to mail written notices of the proposed
abatement of said nuisances to all persons owning the property described in this Resolution.
7. The Fire Chief of the City of Carlsbad is hereby designated to perform the duties
imposed by the California Government Code Section 39560, et. seq. upon the superintendent.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held
on the 2"d day of April, 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ATTEST. P
, k3kRAIN.& M. WOOD, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Page 2 of 2 of Resolution No. 2002-10i2-
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EXHIBIT 2
City of Carlsbad
In Reference
Assessor's Parcel No.
Office of Fire Protection Services
Dear Property Owner:
The City has begun its annual weed and rubbish abatement program in an effort to reduce the fire hazard on
vacant lots throughout the City. Your property has been included in the program due to the potential for fire
hazards to exist upon it during the drier months of the fire season. As owner, the condition of the property is
y0u1 responsibility. If you no longer own the property, please notify this office immediately.
In conformity with the provisions of Sections 39560, et. seq., of the California Government Code, you are
hereby notified that hazardous vegetation and rubbish must be removed from the above-mentioned property by
May 15,2002.
Poster notices will not be placed on the property. PLEASE REFER TO THE NOTICE ON THE REVERSE
SIDE OF THIS LETTER.
Property cleared and maintained free of combustible vegetation and rubbish, and in compliance with the
requirements listed on the enclosed Fire Department Information Sheet, is subject to further action by this
department.
After May 15,2002, property that is not cleared of hazard andor maintained in a safe condition, is subject to
abatement by City contracted crews. THE COST FOR ABATEMENT BY THE CITY, PLUS AN
ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE (NOT TO EXCEED S125.00) WILL BE ADDED TO THE OWNER'S
TAX STATEMENT. The condition of property remains the responsibility of the owner and legal action may
be initiated to enforce applicable regulations.
THE CITY URGES PROPERTY OWNERS TO MAKE PRIVATE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE
CLEARING OF HAZARDS FROM THEIR PROPERTIES, IN ORDER TO AVOID
ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES. A list of local contractors is enclosed for your convenience.
For further information or assistance. YOU may contact this office at 602-4668, between the hours of 8:OO a.m. ..
and 4:OO p.m., Monday through Friday. Please request the assistance of the Weed Abatement Officer.
B~IAW~ATSON
Acting Fire Chief
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EXHIBIT 2
NOTICE TO DESTROY
WEEDS & REMOVE
RUBBISH
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the Td day of April 2002, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad
passed a resolution declaring that noxious or dangerous weeds were growing upon or in front of the property on
certain streets in the City as described in the resolution and, that rubbish was upon or in front of said property,
and that the weeds and rubbish constitute a public nuisance which must be abated by the removal of the weeds
and rubbish. Otherwise, they will be removed and the nuisance will be abated by the City, and the cost of
removal assessed upon the land from or in front of which the weeds or rubbish are removed and will constitute a
lien upon such said land until paid. (Note: PROPERTY OWNERS WITH SPECIAL CLEANING
PROBLEMS MUST CONTACT THE CITY FIRE MARSHAL PRIOR TO APRIL 16,2002). Reference
is hereby made to said resolution for further particulars. A copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
All property owners having an objection to the removal of such weeds are hereby notified of a meeting of
the Carlsbad City Council on April 16,2002, at 600 p.m. The agenda of this meeting includes a public
hearing to consider objections of property owners.
A public hearing is also scheduled at 6:OO p.m. on August 6,2002, by the Carlsbad City Council to consider the
Weed Abatement Cost Report. This Cost Report will be posted for one week prior to the hearing. Objections
may be heard at this public hearing.
For further information on the locations of these meetings, please call 602-4668.
Dated this 3rd day of April 2002.
BRIAN s. WAYSON
Acting Fire Chief
V) ,, LORRAINE M. WOOD .:
City Clerk
EXHIBIT 2
CITY OF CARLSBAD
FIRE DEPARTMENT
HAZARD REDUCTION INFORMATION
I. WEED ABATEMENT STANDARDS
Items A through F are the basic standards employed by the City Fire Department when abating
hazardous conditions. Properties cleaned by owners or private contractors will be evaluated by
means of these standards.
A. Grass, weeds, trash, and other rubbish shall be removed from vacant lots, yards,
courtyards, parkways and other locations as specified by the Fire Department.
B. Native brush and chaparral that have been cleared or thinned previously in the last five
years shall be modified in the same manner for a minimum distance of 60 feet measured
from the closest combustible structure, discounting fences. FueI modification shall
conform to the standard requirements listed in the City Landscape Manual, available for
review at our ofice and for sale at 1635 Faraday Avenue, (760) 602-2700.
C. Native brush and chaparral that have not been previously cleared or modified in the last
five years must be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine whether the removal will
conflict with the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1993. Questions should be
forwarded to this office and to the Fish and Wildlife Service (760) 431-9440.
D. Fuel breaks of up to 100’ or more that have been previously required in the last five years
shall be maintained by discing. New fuel breaks may be required on a case-by-case basis
and owners of affected properties will be notified by mail before abatement.
E. Abatement shall be accomplished by discing under, power mowing to two inches of
height, hand labor andor hauling to a County dump site. Discing shall be the primary
abatement method; mowing is discretionary for problem areas and should be cleared by
this office before abatement. Regardless of method, standing weeds remaining around
perimeters of lots after mowing or discing shall be cut to two inches in height and
removed or reduced on site.
F. Open burning is prohibited except by special permit from the Fire Department.
11. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Eucalyptus trees; remove all heavy accumulation of leaves to a maximum depth of four
inches. Remove fallen limbs, litter, debris and loose bark from the ground. Trim low
hanging limbs and foliage to a height of six feet.
B. Inactive groves (citrus, avocado, etc.): remove all dead growth, disc the property and
maintain free of hazard.
C. Trimmings from trees and other vegetation may be reduced by chipping to mulch and
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111. STRUCTURES IN BRUSH COVERED AREAS
A. All chimneys, stovepipe or flue outlets are required to be equipped with an approved
spark arrestor.
B. Remove that portion of any tree, which extends within ten feet of the outlet of any
chimney or stovepipe.
C. Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging any building free of dead or dying wood.
D. Trim low hanging foliage of trees located within 60 feet of structures to a height of six
feet.
IV. COST OF CLEANING BY THE CITY
A. The cost of cleaning parcels by the City is based upon a square foot unit price for discing,
mowing, and handwork, and by the cubic yard for mulching or chipping.
B. The cost of rubbish removal is based upon a flat rate per ton, including loading, hauling
and disposal.
C. The charge for cleaning by the City will also reflect an administration charge of $125.00
per parcel.
WEED ABATEMENT CONTRACTORS
COLES WED CONTROL (760) 753-7035
ED WHITNEY (760) 510-9030
INGOLD TRACTOR SERVICES (760) 729-3553
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