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STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File #540-50
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:February 5, 2013
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Joni Pattillo, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Resolution declaring a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible debris
growing or accumulating upon the streets, sidewalks and property within the City
of Dublin.
Prepared by Bonnie S. Terra, Division Chief
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In accordance with Dublin Municipal Code section 5.70.030, the City Council may declare that
there is a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible debris growing or accumulating
upon the streets, sidewalks and property within the City of Dublin.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Adopt the proposed Resolution declaring weeds and
combustible refuse a public nuisance and ordering the abatement thereof; 2) Direct Staff to
notify the public of the adoption of this Resolution; and 3) Schedule a public hearing for the April
2, 2013 City Council meeting at which time the City Council will hear and consider objections to
this abatement order.
Submitted By Reviewed By
Fire Marshal Assistant City Manager
ITEM NO. ____4.2_____
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DESCRIPTION:
In accordance with Dublin Municipal Code section 5.7.030, the City Council may declare that
there is a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible debris growing or accumulating
upon the streets, sidewalks and property within the City of Dublin. With this declaration, the Fire
Chief or his designee is required to notify property owners of the nuisance conditions and
demand that the conditions be abated 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 proposed public hearing date will be April 2, 2013 with the intention of allowing for the
abatement process to be completed prior to June 30, 2013. Starting the process at this time will
allow for Staff to complete the process within that timeframe while still abiding by the City’s
applicable ordinances.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
Not Applicable
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution declaring Weeds and Combustible Refuse a Public
Nuisance and ordering the abatement thereof;
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RESOLUTION NO. -13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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DECLARING WEEDS AND COMBUSTIBLE REFUSE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND
ORDERING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF
WHEREAS,Government Code Section 39502 et. seq. authorizes the legislative body of a
city to adopt an Ordinance to provide for the abatement of weeds; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda County Fire Department is under contract to provide services
and exercise the powers common to the City of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin did adopt Ordinance No. 13-97, adding Chapter 5.70 of the
Dublin Municipal Code [Weeds and Refuse] providing for the abate
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. Pursuant to section 5.70.030 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the Alameda County Fire
Department and the City of Dublin hereby declare as public nuisa
growing or accumulating upon the streets, sidewalks, and propert
5.70.030, in the City of Dublin.
2. The Fire Chief, or his designee, shall cause notice to be gi
and manner provided in sections 5.70.030 and 5.70.040 of the Dub
said public of the passage of this Resolution and further that on April 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., the
City Council of the City of Dublin will conduct a public hearing
this abatement order.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 2013, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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