AGENDA ITEM NO. 7
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of May 28, 2024
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Public Works: ___________
Akbar Farokhi
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. 8464 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, declaring its Intention to Levy Weed Abatement Assessments and Setting a Hearing Date on June 11th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for such Proposed Assessments.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8464 and set Public Hearing date to June 11th, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.
DISCUSSION:
This is the first step in the annual Weed Abatement Assessment process. During the year, the City's retained contractor conducts weed and rubbish abatement work on private properties. The work is performed following a five-day notification period, including the property owner's posting of property and written notification. During this time, the property owner has the option to clean the property. Following the end of the five days, if the owner has not cleaned the property, a Work Order is issued, and the property is cleaned. Charges for the cleaning are then placed on the County Assessment Tax Rolls. The Director of Public Works may add or remove properties to the list in Exhibit A as necessary. The public hearing is scheduled for June 11th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
These funds help with the beatification of the City and helps the City’s image of a safe and clean city for all.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The assessments generate approximately $56,734.75 for the General Fund necessary to offset weed abatement costs.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
Notice of Public Hearing and Resolution 8464 will be posted publically and mailed.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 8464
2. Exhibit A