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AGENDA STATEMENT
CTTY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 16, 2003
SUBJECT:
ATTACHMENTS:
Public Hearing: Weeds and Combustible Refuse Assessment Order
Report Prepared By: Theresa Johnson, Fire Marshal
1) Notice of Hearing on Report and Assessment for Weeds and
Refuse Abatement
2)Weed Abatement Report and Assessment List
3)Price Quote for Abatement
4)Invoice for Abatement- Andy's Brush Clearing
5)Draft Resolution
6)Photos of abatement areas
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Open public hearing
2) Receive Staff Report
3) Receive Public Testimony
4) Close Public Hearing and Deliberate
5) Direct Staff to adopt Resolution confirming the Report and
Assessment List and proceed with assessment of levy for Abatement
Costs
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Initial cost of $2,965.00 abatement fee was billed to the property
owner. There has been no payment at the time of this report. A levy on the property will be assessed and
the City will recover the cost of the abatement resulting in no net cost to the City.
DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Resolution No. 31-03, the City Council declared
that there is a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible debris growing, accumulating upon the
streets, sidewalks and property within the City of Dublin. With this declaration, the Fire Chief or his
designee shall notify property owners of violations and order abatement.without delay. If the abatement is
not completed, the City of Dublin shall, at the expense of the owner, have the weeds or refuse removed.
The property owner was notified by mail and ordered to abate the property. An Abatement Notice was
mailed to property owner via Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested. No abatement had been
initiated as of the deadline of July 4, 2003 by the property owner. Bids for abatement were received and a
copY is included with the staff report. Abatement began on July 17, 2003 and was completed the
following day. A follow-up inspection was conducted on July 18, 2003 and property was cleared by the
Fire Inspector. The owner was billed $2,965.00 for the cost to have the weeds and refuse removed. This
was also sent certified mail but was returned unclaimed by the post office: An inspection fee of $240.00
was added to the levy to cover the cost of site inspections and administration of the abatement contract.
COPIES TO:
ITEM NO.
The property owner has not paid the cost of the abatement and has been notified of the time and the date
of this hearing by Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested. Notice of Hearing on Report and
Assessment for Weed and Refuse Abatement was posted as required in section 5.70.090 of the Municipal
Code.
Staff recommends that the Council conduct a public heating and' 1) hear testimony from Staff regarding
cost of abatement. 2) hear and consider objections of this assessment for abatement from property owner;
and 3) adopt a resolution confirming the Report and Assessment List and direct staff to order the
placement of a levy on property to recover costs.
NOTICE OF HEARING ON REPORT AND
ASSESSMENT FOR WEED AND REFUSE ABATEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 25, 2003 the City Manager
filed with the City Clerk a report and assessment o£weeds and refuse within the
City of Dublin, copies of which are posted at 3 required posting locations
including the Dublin Civic Center.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on September 16, 2003 at the.hour of
7:00 p.m. at the Dublin City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin,
California, said report and consideration and confirmation, and that any and all
persons interested, having any objections to said report and assessment list, or to
any matter or thing contained therein, may appear at said time and place to be
heard.
Dated: This 25 th day of August 2003.
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ATTACHMENT
City of DUblin
Weed Abatement Report and Assessment List
2003
Alamo Creek ~ Amador Valley Boulevard
Parcel Number - APN: 941-2765-295-00 & 941-2765-295-00
Property Owners:
Mr. David Lonich
923 Dana Drive Suite #i4
Redding, CA 96003
Inspection/Re-inspection and Posting:
July 3, 8, 18, 2003
3 Inspections ~ $80.00 =
Abatement:
Andy's Brush Clearing Service
INV # 646
Dated: July 16, 2003
Abatement Total = $2,965.00
Kushner & Company
340 Pine Street, # 401
San Francisco, CA 94104
$240.00
240.00
2,965.00
Grand Total $3,205.00
ATTACHMENT
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2646 Appiar~ Way #24
· Pinole, CA 94564
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CITY OF DUBLIN
100 CIVIC PLAZA
DUBLIN, CA 94568
(925) 833-6640
DATE:
CUSTOMER #:
INVOICE #:
7/22/03
FD-2003
INVOICE
TO:
Mr. David Lonich
923 Dana Drive, #14
Redding CA 96003
* DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
For reimbursement of weed abatement services at Alamo Creek $2,965.00
Parcel # 941-2765-295-00 & 941-2765-296-00 in Dublin provided
by Andy's Brush Clearing Service
BALANCE DUE CITY OF DUBLIN ON OR BEFORE 8/22/03
FAILURE TO PAY THE ABOVE AMOUNT
BY THE DUE DATE WILL RESULT INA
LIEN BEING ASSESSED A GAIN_VT YOUR
PR OPER TY PL US RELA TED AD MINIS TRA TIVE
CHARGES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
REGARDING THIS INVOICE PLEASE CALL
FIRE PREVENTION AT (925) 833-6606.
*2,965.00.
ATTACHNIEN
RESOLUTION NO. - 03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
CONFIRMING THE REPORT AND ASSESSMENT LIST FOR WEED ABATEMENT
Alamo Creek near Amador Valley Blvd
APN# 941-2765-295-00 & APN# 941-2765-296-00
WHEREAS, the above said property located along Alamo Creek and adjacent property was
inspected and found in violation of Chapter 5.70 of the Municipal Code of the City of Dublin,
Weeds and Refuse; and
WHEREAS, The Property Owner was noticed, hearings before the City Council held and the
abatement was not completed; and
WHEREAS, A contractor was hired by the City of Dublin to complete the abatement of hazardous
conditions; and
WHEREAS, Notification of the abatement and an invoice for $3,205.00, the cost of the abatement
was sent to the Property Owner Mr. David Lonich;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby
confirm the Abatement Report and Assessment List.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to execute the Levy on the Property
to recover the cost to the City.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 2003.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 5
ALAMO CRK ON 7-17-03 BEFORE ABATEMENT
ALAMO CRK ON 7-17-03 BEFORE ABATEMENT
ALAMO CRK ON 7-17-03 BEFORE ABATEMENT
ALAMO CRK ON 7--1 8--03
ALAMO CRKON
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