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AGENDA ITEM
CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Report: Public Hearing for the 2026 Annual Weed Abatement Program
1. Motion to approve Abatement order directing the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures to abate the nuisance on each declared parcel.
COUNCIL ACTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This annual public hearing follows the approval by the City Council on March 10, 2026, of a resolution declaring that noxious weeds on unimproved properties may constitute a public nuisance. Property owners who have objections to the proposed abatement of the declared public nuisance may appear before the Council at this time to show cause why the nuisance should not be removed.
The Fire Department’s Vegetation Management Program includes 16,383 parcels within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone that receive annual inspections. Of these, 671 are unimproved vacant properties. The City has an agreement with the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner to provide weed abatement services for these unimproved properties.
Item Type: Public Hearing
Approved forApril 14, 2026 calendar
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That following the public hearing, and after consideration of public input, City Council approve the abatement order directing the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures to abate the nuisance on each declared parcel.
ANALYSIS
Property owners may attend the hearing to express concerns about being placed on the declaration list. Fire Department staff have met with many property owners and resolved most concerns without the need for public comment (these typically involve changes in property ownership or costs associated with prior-year clearing). Additionally, a tear-off portion of the notice may be returned to the County if the property owner wishes to provide comments or intends to complete the abatement independently. Responses may also be submitted via the County’s website:
https://acwm.lacounty.gov/weed-abatement-response/
The Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures (ACWM) Hazard Abatement Program telephone number is included on the notices to encourage property owners to call with questions or concerns. This hearing provides the public with an opportunity to address the City Council if necessary. Considering property tax bills are mailed in November of each year, some property owners may use this hearing to express concerns about billing processes or charges incurred for work performed in prior years. A separate hearing is scheduled each July for this purpose, during which the City Council adopts a resolution confirming the Weed Abatement Charge List generated by the County for the Fiscal Year ending June 30. Concerns related to billing should be addressed at that time.
All properties on the declaration list are unimproved vacant lots within the City of Glendale.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Stakeholders include the owners of the 671 properties identified in the attached declaration list. Notices have been mailed to the property owners informing them of the program.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Not applicable.
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CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: The City may contract with private hazard abatement vendors to provide the services. However, 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.
Alternative 2: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Jeff Brooks, Fire Chief
Prepared by:
Jovan Diaz, Fire Marshal
Sita Partamian, Principal Fire Environmental Specialist Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: 2026 Glendale Declaration List
Exhibit 2: Resolution Letter