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Home My WebLink AboutItem No. 19 - Delinquent Weed Abatement Charges Page 1 of 2 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From:Jason Simpson, City Manager Prepared by:Shannon Buckley, Assistant City Manager Date:July 11, 2023 Subject:Approve Placing Delinquent Weed Abatement Charges on the Tax Roll Recommendation Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING AN ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT SHOWING COST OF WEED ABATEMENT, CONFIRMING THE ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT FOR EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND REQUIRED BY SECTION 39574 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND PROVIDING THAT THE COSTS THEREOF ON EACH PARCEL OF LAND SHALL CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST SAID PARCELS OF LAND PURSUANT TO SECTION 39574 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AS PROVIDED IN SAID GOVERNMENT CODE. Background At the regularly scheduled meeting on February 10, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015-011, declaring certain weeds, rubbish, refuse, and dirt a nuisance. According to Chapter 8.18, "Weed and Rubbish Abatement" of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the City must adopt a resolution confirming the placement of delinquent charges for weed abatement on the tax roll. Discussion As of July 11, 2023, there are 32 parcels with an outstanding amount totaling $20,912.80 associated with the abatement cost. Due to these delinquent accounts, the staff requests consideration for the outstanding charges to be placed on the property tax roll. These costs will be submitted to the County Tax Assessor's Office for reimbursement if approved. A list of delinquent properties abated by the City is available in the City Clerk's Office for review. Delinquent Weed Abatement Page 2 of 2 5 9 6 Fiscal Impact All costs associated with the abatement of these delinquent properties will be placed on the property tax rolls for payment. Attachments Attachment 1- Resolution Exhibit A - Delinquent Accounts Attachment 2 - Notice of Public Hearing RESOLUTION NO. 2023- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING AN ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT SHOWING COST OF WEED ABATEMENT, CONFIRMING THE ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT FOR EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND REQUIRED BY SECTION 39574 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND PROVIDING THAT THE COSTS THEREOF ON EACH PARCEL OF LAND SHALL CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST SAID PARCELS OF LAND PURSUANT TO SECTION 39574 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AS PROVIDED IN SAID GOVERNMENT CODE. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, did undertake Weed Abatement pursuant to the Government Code of the State of California and Ordinance No. 532 and 1349 of the City; and Whereas, a Notice, pursuant to 8.18.040, was issued demanding abatement of the Public Nuisance; and Whereas, thereafter said City did do certain work in connection with the Weed Abatement, and did thereafter submit an account and an itemized written report for each separate parcel of land required by Municipal Code Section 8.18 and Section 39574 of the Government Code of the State of California; and Whereas, no property owner appealed the abatement actions of the City NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the cost of weed and rubbish abatement in front of or upon each parcel of land shall constitute a special assessment against that parcel of land in accordance with the provisions of the Government Code of the State of California and Ordinance No. 532 of the City of Lake Elsinore, California. Section 2. That an itemized report listing the cost for each separate parcel of land is affixed to the Resolution and made a part thereof by reference as set forth herein and identified as Exhibit "A" for Weed Abatement. That a certified copy of the Resolution together with Exhibit "A" hereto, shall be delivered to the Riverside County Auditor- Controller and shall be made a part of the tax assessment unless paid prior to filing, and be made part of the tax rolls, all in accordance with Sections 39578, 39579, 39580 and 39583 of the Government Code of the State of California and other provision of law applicable thereto. Said report is being filed with the County Auditor for the reason that the County Assessor and Tax Collector of said Riverside County perform the function of assessing property and collection of taxes of said City. Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and the same shall thereupon take effect and be in force. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, this 11th day of July 2023. Natasha Johnson Mayor ATTEST: Candice Alvarez, MMC City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Candice Alvarez, MMC City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023- ____was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at the regular meeting of July 11, 2023, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Candice Alvarez, MMC City Clerk 68-2354 - Weed Abatement Fiscal Year 2023-24 APN Levy APN Levy APN Levy 347440027 $659.80 363130054 $959.80 373174016 $559.80 373174005 $559.80 373176019 $659.80 373185023 $759.80 373202003 $559.80 374092002 $559.80 374092006 $559.80 374092026 $609.80 374111002 $659.80 374113006 $559.80 374123008 $559.80 374203010 $559.00 375343020 $659.80 375345016 $559.80 375345017 $559.80 375345018 $559.80 375345019 $559.80 377281008 $609.80 377282023 $559.80 378030027 $1,009.80 378192003 $559.80 378204023 $559.80 378204024 $609.80 378210020 $559.80 378221020 $559.80 378224023 $609.80 378224025 $609.80 378301007 $559.80 378306006 $559.80 379111014 $1,859.80 Parcels 32 Levy $20,912.80 Assessment Roll Page 1 of 1 City of Lake Elsinore NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore will conduct a Public Hearing to advise the City of Lake Elsinore residents of potential special assessments for their failure to pay any Delinquent Weed Abatement costs associated with properties located in the City. After the Public Hearing, a special assessment for the Delinquent Weed Abatement costs may be imposed on the appropriate properties on the County Tax Rolls. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council has fixed 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in the City Council Chambers located at 183 N Main St., Lake Elsinore, California 92530, as the time and place when and where the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the Delinquent Weed Abatement costs. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are hereby invited to attend this Public Hearing to present written information, express opinions or otherwise present evidence in the above matters. If you wish to legally challenge any action taken by the City on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City prior to or at the Public Hearing. If you require accommodation to participate in a Public Hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (951) 674-3124 ext. 262. All Agenda materials are available for review at City Hall the Friday before the Public Hearing. FURTHER INFORMATION on this item may be obtained by contacting the Community Development Department at (951) 674-3124, option 1. Dated: July 1, 2023 Candice Alvarez, MMC City Clerk PH-Weed Abatement (5209153) - Page 1 of 2 FILER Luz Reyes lreyes@lake-elsinore.org (951) 674-3124 FILING FOR The Press-Enterprise Columns Wide:4 Ad Class:Legals OFFICIAL AD PROOF T h i s is t he p r oo f o f yo ur a d sc he du l ed t o r u n in Th e Pr es s-E n t er pr i se on th e d at e s i n d i c a t ed b e l o w. I f ch an ge s a re ne ed e d , p l ea se co n t ac t us pr i or t o d ea dlin e at (9 5 1) 3 6 8 -9 22 9. Notice ID: v0QWlFLO3fsR6nYVOX4v | Proof Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 09:20am PDT Notice Name: PH-Weed Abatement (5209153) | Publisher ID: 0011611354 07/01/2023: City Notices 249.30 Subtotal $249.30 Tax %0 Total $249.30 See Proof on Next Page PH-Weed Abatement (5209153) - Page 2 of 2