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Home My WebLink AboutAdopt Resolution No. 2026-32 Confirming Cost Report for Weed 2000 Main Street, 4 Oql oiNGrp Huntington Beach,CA y ' ��pP£9RgJ�. ��`, 92648 City of Huntington Beach y APPROVED 7-0 \`cFcoUMY \o File #: 26-600 MEETING DATE: 7/21/2026 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager VIA: Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development PREPARED BY: Jimmy Hoang, Code Enforcement Manager Subject: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-32 Confirming Cost Report for Weed Abatement on Private Parcels Within the City for the 2026 Season Statement of Issue: The City identified properties with weeds and rubbish as nuisances, notified the owners, and held a public hearing for objections. Eleven properties did not comply by the deadline of May 24, 2026. The City removed the nuisances and compiled a cost report for these services, which is now submitted for City Council approval (Attachment 2). Financial Impact: A one-time special assessment totaling $6,160.36 will be added to the Orange County property tax roll. This amount will reimburse the City's General Fund, which covered the initial expense from Account No. 10060301.64620 for Weed Abatement Contracts. Recommended Action: A) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-32 "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 2026 Season," and B) Direct that all charges listed thereon be certified to the Orange County 2026/27 Property Tax Roll. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the Resolution, resulting in the City not being reimbursed for the weed abatement costs on the eleven properties, and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: Chapter 8.16 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) mandates the removal of weeds and City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 7/15/2026 powered by LegistarT"" 95 File #: 26-600 MEETING DATE: 7/21/2026 rubbish on private property. Weeds and rubbish can pose several risks, including fire hazards, health risks from pests such as rodents and insects, and negative impacts on neighborhood aesthetics. Each spring, as part of its annual weed abatement program, Code Enforcement identifies properties where the owners have failed to address weed and rubbish nuisances in violation of the HBMC. Property owners are given notices and a deadline to comply. After no objections were received during the public hearing on May 5, 2026, the City proceeded with the abatement on eleven properties that did not meet the deadline. The total cost of$6,160.36 for this work is documented in the 2026 Weed Abatement Cost Report (Attachment 2). These costs were posted for public review on July 13, 2026. By approving the cost report and securing property tax liens for the listed charges, the City ensures that the costs are recovered and reinforces the importance of property maintenance, promoting a safer and more pleasant environment for residents. Environmental Status: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project. Strategic Plan Goal: Non Applicable -Administrative Item For details, visit www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/strategicplan. Attachment(s): 1. Resolution No. 2026-32 "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 2026 Season" 2. 2026 Weed Abatement Cost Report 3. PowerPoint Presentation City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 7/15/2026 powered by LegistarT"' 96 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-32 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 2026 SEASON WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has posted the itemized written report showing the cost of removal of weeds from private party lots within the City of Huntington Beach, together with a notice of time of submission of said report, pursuant to Government Code Section 39575; and The time for receiving and considering said report and hearing any objections of the property owners liable to be assessed for the abatement of said weeds was duly fixed for July 21, 2026, before this Council, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve as follows: 1. That the report of the Director of Public Works regarding the cost for weed abatement on private property within the City, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit"A," and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein, is hereby confirmed and approved. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21St day of July, 2026. Mayor REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED: City Manag Director of Public Works APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney 26-18438/420072 Reso No. 2026-32 Exhibit "A" APN LOCATION SIZE SQ.FT. Clearing Cost Hauling Cost CITY ADMIN. Total Forward to Contractor 024-107-09 NA/V CORNER 8TH&PECAN 50 X 117.5 5,875 158.63 0.00 $272 $430.63 For Willowbrook 024-134-15 TRIANGLE E/S LAKE BTW ALLEY&ORANGE ODD 5,640 152.28 45.00 $272 $469.28 For Willowbrook 111-130-07 S/SIDE GARFIELD E OF GOLDENWEST ODD 5,850 157.95 45.00 $272 $474.95 For Willowbrook 111-130-08 S/SIDE GARFIELD E OF GOLDENWEST ODD 5,850 157.95 45.00 $272 $474.95 For Willowbrook 111-130-09 S/E CORNER GARFIELD&GOLDENWEST 100 x 117 11,700 315.90 135.00 $272 $722.90 For Willowbrook 111-130-10 S/E CORNER GARFIELD&GOLDENWEST 50 X 117 5,850 157.95 45.00 $272 $474.95 For Willowbrook 111-130-14 S/SIDE GARFIELD E OF GOLDENWEST Unknown 23,750 641.25 135.00 $272 $1,048.25 For Willowbrook 111-130-39 S/E CORNER GARFIELD&GOLDENWEST 51 X 117 5,851 157.98 45.00 $272 $474.98 For Willowbrook 178-411-19 END OF MALDEN CIRCLE ODD 9,000 243.00 0.00 $272 $515.00 For Willowbrook 178-523-09 PCH/18TH ST SUNSET BEACH 80 X 71 5,647 152.47 45.00 $272 $469.47 For Willowbrook 178-532-78 S/SIDE PCH W OF WARNER-SUNSET BEACH Unknown Unknown 243.00 90.00 $272 $605.00 For Willowbrook Res. No. 2026-32 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, LISA LANE BARNES, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on July 21, 2026 by the following vote: AYES: Gruel, Kennedy, Twining, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Williams NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None _/11-(1Arii.474-77-- City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California , \‘'s0 I' Annual W4/ • _ R P__ ____ _ _ _ __ _ __ •. t s e m e n .„ ,-- -- -- ,4,61///, /2„ CI*1 C. . , „ie., r '',/ i';:,.. os t Recording _ City Council Meeting - July 21 , 2026 17, 19091 ��• Q 0UNTNC 99 BAC KG ROU N D • On April 7, 2026 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-07, declaring weeds, rubbish, and refuse on certain vacant properties a public nuisance. • Affected properties were identified through document research and field inspections (121 properties were identified) - vs 141 n f 9 f ,L£ Yk �.p °`.1- ,i,� T!N' ' ' !xb ZY�'X.� . . `m s, loot-- ,, - ,rs._, n-.rwrrizr� a - ,• < ' / �\ t+/ � <• •.••••. 4, d *u +x ,-,,---,,,,,',4,,,-,- e $' t f x J- a 'I c \*�pRPUAg7.E,e, •or a ti \ " 'T 1999 ,, .� { _rk te:-:�. �� Nw.... ��V� � ti ,:. AUNTY C 1� �r.� /�ire PROGRAM TIMELINE Notification and Public Hearing: • April 8-17, 2026: Notices posted on affected properties and letters mailed to owners. • May 5, 2026: Public Hearing at City Council to hear any objections. • May 24, 2026: Deadline for property owners to clear their properties. 14, �� Y,i. 11*i= ' 'N..,„... . ... .. ��TIN ".. to * ��. �i vN ....�r04,A X441 �C \� _C3 1 �a .- " W „„ k -� `2cF.y,' 77 'p9 A� \�O '� COINT\I CP Il/ PROGRAM TIMELINE City Abatement and Cost Recovery: • May 26 — June 6, 2026: City abates properties not cleared by owners. • July 13, 2026: Cost per parcel posted on Council Bulletin Board. • July 21 , 2026: City Council certifies clearing costs for inclusion on the County 2026-2027 Tax Roll. • All abatement costs are assessed to property owners through their property tax bills. //,//I�� / I 0 \1N '#v�aTp - F}t i i, ♦ /1/ y> 4q, " ! !4 E M r . �ORPOA TFy' A A 1. _ 9 J 7�' � �°' a m* a :x"6 dam. i 1p. •. # �[�•�� 17,1899 A te. 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