HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-15; City Council; 17137; Weed Abatement Public HearingAB# 17.137
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CITY OF CARLSBAD -AGENDA BILL
TITLE:
WEED ABATEMENT - PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR
OBJECTIONS TO RESOLUTION DECLARING NUISANCES
AND ADOPT RESOLUTION ORDERING ABATEMENT OF
NUISANCES
DEPT. HD.
CITY ATTY. as
CITY MGR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approval and adoption of resolution ordering abatement of nuisances. Resolution NO. 2003-102
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Resolution No. 2003- 089 adopted by Council on April 1, 2003, declared 412 parcels
throughout the City to be public nuisances due to the presence of hazardous combustible
material upon them, or the likelihood of that condition existing during the drier months. The
Fire Department mailed notices to property owners on April 2, 2003, explaining Council’s
action, and informing them of the dates of public hearings.
Council set April 15, 2003, as the date of public hearing for owners to voice objections to
Council action.
Resolution No. 2003- 102 directs the Fire Chief to abate the nuisances. Property owners
have been notified that nuisances existing after May 15, 2003, are subject to abatement by
City crews, and that the cost of abatement will appear on their tax bill.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The contractor’s charges and city administrative costs associated with the abatement of
each parcel are recoverable.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2003- 102
2. Letter/Notice/lnformation Sheet/Contractor List. 3. Nuisances on identified parcels.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-102
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE FIRE CHIEF TO ABATE NUISANCE BY
HAVING WEEDS, RUBBISH AND REFUSE REMOVED.
WHEREAS, at its meeting of April 15,2003, the City Council did herein
consider all objections to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, and refuse on certain
property located within the City of Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS, notice of said meeting was given to all affected property owners as
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad did hear all objections if
any, to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, and refuse, and at the conclusion of the
gearing did overrule any said objections, if any, except as follows:
NONE
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, and
2. The City Council of the City of Carlsbad does hereby direct the Fire Chief of
the City of Carlsbad to abate the nuisances on the identified parcels as described on
Exhibit 3, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, except as stated
above, by having the weeds, rubbish, and refuse thereon removed.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, held the 15th day of April, 2003, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall, Packa
ATTEST:
// @kRAINE M. WOOD, C& Clerk v
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT 2
City of Carlsbad
In Reference
Assessor's Parcel No.
Dear Property Owner:
In an effort to reduce hazardous conditions on lots throughout the City, the City of Carlsbad has begun its
annual weed and rubbish abatement program. Your property has been identified due to the fact that a potential
fire hazard exists upon the property. As the property owner, the reduction of hazards on the property is you^
responsibility. Should 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/or rubbish shall be removed from the above-mentioned property
by May 15,2003.
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/or rubbish, and in compliance with the
requirements listed on the enclosed Fire Department Information Sheet, is not subject to hrther action by this
department.
After May 15,2003, property that is not cleared of hazardous condition and/or 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 $125.00) 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.
IN ORDER TO AVOID ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES, THE CITY URGES PROPERTY OWNERS
TO MAKE PRIVATE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CLEARING OF HAZARDS FROM THEIR
PROPERTIES. A list of local contractors is enclosed for your convenience.
For further information or assistance, you may contact this office at 602-4666, between the hours of 8:OO a.m.
y through Friday. Please request the assistance of the Weed Abatement Officer.
Fire Chief
KC:bsm
Enclosure SEE NOTICE ON REVERSE SIDE 9
2560 Orion Way - Carlsbad, CA 92008-7280 (760) 931-2141 FAX (760)929-0256 @
EXHIBIT 2
NOTICE TO DESTROY
WEEDS & WMOVE
RUBBISH
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 1 st day of April 2003, 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
15,2003). 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.
PROBLEMS MUST CONTACT THE CITY FIRE MARSHAL AT (760) 602-4666 PRIOR TO APRIL
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 15,2003, at 6:OO 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 5,2003, 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 602-4666.
Dated this 2nd day of April 2003.
A
Fire Chief Cit Clerk /
EXHIBIT 2
CITY OF CARLSBAD
FIRE DEPARTMENT
HAZARD REDUCTION INFORMATION
I.
11.
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. Fuel modification shall
conform to the standard requirements listed in the City Landscape Manual, available for
review at our office 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) 43 1-9440.
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 power mowing to two inches in height. In some
areas such as fuel breaks or problem areas involving hazards to mowing equipment,
discing may be approved. Regardless of method used, standing weeds remaining around
perimeters of lots after mowing or discing shall be cut to two inches in height. Cut
vegetation shall be reduced on site or disposed of in an approved method.
F. Open burning is prohibited except by special permit from the Fire Department.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Eucalyptus trees (within 60 feet of structures): 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
may be evenly dispersed on the site to a level of four inches.
EXHIBIT 2
111. STRUCTURES IN BRUSH COVERED AREAS
A. All chimneys, stovepipe or flue outlets are required to be equipped with an approved
spark arrester.
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 WEED CONTROL (760) 753-7035
ED WHITNEY (760) 5 10-9030
INGOLD TRACTOR SERVICES (760) 729-3553
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