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DATE:
TO:
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
April 5, 2016
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager "
SUBJECT: Weed and Combustible Refuse Abatement Order
Prepared by Bonnie S. Terra, Division Chief /Fire Marshal
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
CITY CLERK
File #540 -50
In accordance with Resolution 12 -16 (adopted February 2, 2016), the City Council declared that
there is a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible debris growing and accumulating
upon the streets, sidewalks and property within the City. Notice of this declaration was posted
and letters sent to those property owners with violations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Initial cost of abatement and administration fee will be billed to the property owners if they fail to
abate the problem. There will be no net cost to the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the public hearing, deliberate, and, by motion,
direct Staff to continue the weed abatement process.
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Administrative Service Director
DESCRIPTION:
In accordance with Resolution No. 12 -16 (Attachment 1), 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 owners, have the
weeds or refuse removed.
The declaration of a hazard was approved by the City Council on February 2, 2016. Following
that approval, notice was posted (Attachment 2) as well as an abatement Notice to Destroy or
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Remove Weeds and Refuse. This year, 328 inspections were conducted during the week of
March 14, 2016 and 225 notices were sent to property owners during the week of March 21,
2016 (Attachment 3) advising them to abate the hazard.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH:
In accordance with State law, a public notice was published in the Valley Times and posted at
several locations throughout the City. The Staff Report and attachments were made available
for public review 10 days prior to the public hearing.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution 12 -16
2. Notice to Destroy
3. First Notice Letter
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OF THE CITY DUBLIN
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2. The Fire Chief, or his designee, shall cause notice to be given to the public in the form
and manner provided in sections 5.70.030 and 5.70.040 of the Dublin Municipal Code, notifying
said public passage of this Resolution and further that on April 0 r 00 p.m., the
abatement City Council of the City of Dublin will conduct a public hearing to hear and consider objections to
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The above subject property was inspected the week of March 14, 2016 and determined
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to be in violation of Section 5.70.020 of the Municipal Code of the City of Dublin. The
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Weed, Rubbish and Litter Ordinance 13-97 designed to minimize or eliminate weeds, or
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other nuisances, before they become a hazard. The Ordinance applies to violations
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anywhere on the property, whether in an open field, front yard, enclosed side yard, or
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rear yard. A copy of the removal requirements is enclosed for your reference.
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enforcement action and any related fees. Abatement shall be in accordance with the
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The City Council of the City of Dublin will.conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 5,
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2016 to hear and consider objections to this abatement order.
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The Fire Prevention division will re-inspect your property on or after April 11, 2016 to
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verify compliance. If there are no violations noted, there will be no further notices or
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inspections required.
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Failure to abate your property may ultimately result in a City of Dublin contractor abating
your property and an additional administrative fee being added to the contractor's cost.
If it becomes necessary to place a levy on your property to recover unpaid fees, there
may also be an additional charge.
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