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AGENDA ITEM
CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Report: Annual Weed Abatement Program for 2026
1. Resolution declaring that noxious weeds on certain properties are a public nuisance; that the City intends to cause abatement by removal; that a hearing will be held on March 24, 2026, for objections to removal.
COUNCIL ACTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fire Department’s Vegetation Management Program includes 16,383 parcels within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone that receive annual inspections. Of those, 671 are unimproved, vacant properties. The City has an agreement with the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner for weed abatement services on those unimproved properties. The City Council annually reviews and approves a resolution declaring noxious weeds on unimproved properties may constitute a public nuisance in order to permit the County Agricultural Commissioner to work within the City. This action also establishes a public hearing date to allow affected property owners to voice their concerns.
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved forMarch 10, 2026 calendar
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2 RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the attached resolution declaring that certain noxious weeds located on properties within the City’s jurisdiction constitute a public nuisance; that the City intends to cause their abatement; and that the City establishes a public hearing date of March 31, 2026.
ANALYSIS
The City of Glendale has a five-year agreement (2022-2027) with the County of Los Angeles for weed abatement services, which are carried out by the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner. Each year, the Commissioner develops a list of properties in the City of Glendale that contain noxious weeds considered to be a public nuisance. All unimproved parcels in the City are inspected annually and placed on the list if they present an actual or potential fire hazard within 100 feet of a structure. This year’s list includes 671 properties. The list is submitted to the City along with a resolution, declaring the weeds a hazard and public nuisance. Upon adoption of the resolution the County Agricultural Commissioner is thereby designated to act on behalf of the City to abate the hazards. The City is required to provide notice of the abatement action and the date on which property owners affected may address concerns to the City Council. The notices will be mailed by the County at least ten days prior to March 10, 2026. By approving the attached resolution, March 31, 2026, is established as the date for a public hearing at which property owners may be heard regarding the Declaration List.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The stakeholders include the owners of the 671 properties identified in the attached declaration list. A notice will be mailed to the property owners informing them of the program.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
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3 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Please consult with your department's attorney to fill out this section.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Private hazard abatement vendors may be contracted with by the City of Glendale to provide the aforementioned services. This alternative would require the City to assume the lead role in key program tasks including notification, inspection and cost recovery, thereby increasing the direct cost for the City. Alternative 2: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Jeffrey Brooks, Fire Chief
Prepared by:
Jovan Diaz, Fire Marshal
Sita Partamian, Principal Fire Environmental Safety Specialist Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Declaration List Exhibit 2: Letter for Resolution Exhibit 3: Glendale Resolution