R-016-23 Set the Public Hearing for the Annual Weed Abatement Program for March 21, 2023

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RESOLUTION NO. R-16-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA TO SET THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR MARCH 21,2023 WHEREAS, there are weeds growing upon the streets, sidewalks, and private property within the City of Colton, and WHEREAS, there is rubbish, refuse and dirt upon the parkways, sidewalks, and private property within the City of Colton, and WHEREAS, said weeds and said rubbish, refuse and dirt constitute a public nuisance, and 1 o WHEREAS, due to the extensive personnel, time and expertise needed to direct the abatement process, a fee must be charged for administrative procedures. 11 12 NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: 13 SECTION 1: The staff report accompanying this resolution is found to be true, 14 adopted as findings and incorporated into this resolution. 15 SECTION 2: That all weeds growing upon the streets, sidewalks and private property within the City of Colton are declared to be a public nuisance and subject to 16 abatement. 17 SECTION 3: That all rubbish, refuse and dirt, upon the parkways, sidewalks and 18 private property within the City of Colton are declared a public nuisance and subject to abatement. 19 SECTION 4: That the Fire Chief of the City of Colton is hereby directed to give 20 notice to the following described properties that there are on said premises, weeds or rubbish which constitute a public nuisance, and which must be abated. 22 SECTION 5: That said notices shall comply with Section 39567.1 of the Government Code et. seq. 23 SECTION 6: That said premises will be abated by the contractor selected by the 24 City of Colton, as directed by the Fire Chief and in a manner approved by him. 25 SECTION 7: That an administrative fee, according to most recent approved fee schedule,per parcel shall be charged. 26 SECTION 8: That upon the conclusion of the Abatement Program, all contractor fees, plus the administrative fee charged to those parcels requiring work and not collected through the normal billing process will be placed on the San Bernardino County Tax Rolls for collection.