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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.
CITY OF HAWTHORNE City Council AGENDA BILL For the meeting of 05/26/2026 Originating Department: Public Works |
City Manager:
Department Head:
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION NO. 8596 – 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 9TH, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. FOR SUCH PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8596 and set Public Hearing date to June 9th, 2026, 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 9th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The assessments generate approximately $72,070.00 for the General Fund necessary to offset weed abatement costs.
NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 Hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.