Annual Weed
Abatement
Cost Recording
City Council Meeting
July 21, 2026
BACKGROUND
• 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)
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.
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.
RECOMMENDATION
• Recommend the City Council:
• Adopt Resolution 2026-32
• Direct all charges listed thereon be certified to
the Orange County 2026/27 Property Tax Roll
Questions?