REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2021-45 Confirming Cost Report for Weed Abatement on Private Parcels within the City for the 2021 Season
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Statement of Issue:
Following the abatement of weeds from private vacant parcels not cleared by the owner, and as provided in Chapter 8.16 Weed Abatement of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, the Director of Public Works shall submit to the City Council a cost report of the actual costs incurred for the abatement of weeds on private properties.
Financial Impact:
A one-time special assessment totaling $15,668.21 will be charged to the Orange County property tax roll and reimbursed to the City's General Fund by the County of Orange as part of the ordinary collection process. The expenses were paid out of General Fund Account No. 10085416.64620, Weed Abatement Contracts for Repairs and Maintenance, in Fiscal Year 2020-21.
Recommended Action:
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A) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-45, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Confirming the Report of the Public Works Director Regarding the Cost for Weed Abatement on Private Property Within the City for the 2021 Season," and,
B) Direct that all charges listed thereon be certified to the Orange County 2021/22 Property Tax Roll.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the resolution and forego reimbursement to the City for the cost for weed abatement services performed on 32 properties.
Analysis:
Chapter 8.16 Weed Abatement of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code includes a provision for the removal of weeds on private property. In accordance with Section 8.16.010 Removal Required, "all persons owning any real property in the City are required to keep their property free from weeds... or other flammable materials that endangers the public safety by cre...
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