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04 Staff Report.Adopt Resolution Declaring Brush a Public Nuisance with attachments PREPARED BY: Meredith Johnston Administrative Technician Reviewed by: Town Manager, Town Attorney, Finance Director, and Director of Parks and Public Works 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6832 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: 05/07/2024 DATE: May 1, 2024 TO: Mayor and Town Council FROM: Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Declaring Hazardous Vegetation (Brush) a Public Nuisance, Ordering Abatement, and Setting June 18, 2024 as a Public Hearing to Consider Objections to the Proposed Removal of Brush RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) declaring hazardous vegetation (brush) a public nuisance, ordering abatement, and setting June 18, 2024 as a public hearing to consider objections to the proposed removal of the brush. BACKGROUND: The Santa Clara County Fire Department implements and manages a hazardous brush abatement program for the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas (hillside areas) within its jurisdictional boundaries, which includes the incorporated areas of Los Gatos, to ensure appropriate defensible space for structures. The Town annually adopts the Hazardous Vegetation (Brush) Abatement Program and works with the County, which serves as the enforcement agent and conducts their own inspections. In January of each year, homeowners are reminded that they must remove native brush and vegetation from around their home to create defensible space. The brush abatement program entails inspections of hillside properties by fire crews beginning in early April each year. If properties are found to be out of compliance with the regulations found in the California Fire Code relative to vegetation clearance, they are given notice of the violation. A contractor is authorized by the County to perform the necessary work if compliance is still not achieved by approximately the end of June each year. PAGE 2 OF 4 SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Declaring Hazardous Vegetation (Brush) a Public Nuisance, Ordering Abatement, and Setting June 18, 2024 as a Public Hearing to Consider Objections to the Proposed Removal of Brush DATE: May 1, 2024 BACKGROUND (continued): The costs associated with the abatement work are then assessed on the property owner’s tax bill for that parcel. DISCUSSION: In February of 2024, the Santa Clara County Fire Prevention Division notified property owners located within the designated Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) area of the requirement to comply with the safety regulations related to flammable vegetation abatement (Attachment 2). At the time of the notice, property owners were given the option to complete the required work themselves, hire their own contractor, or elect to schedule the Town of Los Gatos’ authorized contractor (Santa Clara County) to perform the work. Below is the scheduled outline for the 2024 hazardous brush abatement program: February 2024 The 2024 Brush Abatement Program letters were mailed to property owners. April 1, 2024 Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD) began conducting the first property inspections. A door hanger describing the safety regulations is placed at the property and a copy is mailed to the property owner’s mailing address. May 7, 2024 Town Council adopts a Resolution declaring hazardous vegetation (brush) a public nuisance and sets June 18, 2024 as a public hearing to consider objections to the proposed removal of brush. May/June 2024 SCCFD begins re-inspecting the properties that were out of compliance at the time of the first inspection. Property owners who are not in compliance at the time of re-inspection will be identified and notice will be sent to the property owners providing information about the June 18th public hearing. The Town publishes notices of the public hearing at least 10 days prior to the hearing. June 18, 2024 Town Council conducts a public hearing to consider objections to the proposed removal of hazardous vegetation (brush) of parcels declared non-compliant and orders the abatement of the nuisance by the Town’s authorized contractor (Santa Clara County). PAGE 3 OF 4 SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Declaring Hazardous Vegetation (Brush) a Public Nuisance, Ordering Abatement, and Setting June 18, 2024 as a Public Hearing to Consider Objections to the Proposed Removal of Brush DATE: May 1, 2024 DISCUSSION (continued): June 2024 After the June 18th public hearing, an additional inspection of all identified properties listed on the report will be conducted before the Town’s authorized contractor performs any abatement work. If the property is found to be in compliance at the time of the re-inspection or upon the arrival of the abatement contractor, no work will be performed, and no charges will be imposed. July 2024 The County provides the Town with an assessment list of charges for work that ultimately was performed by the contractor. If there are no proposed charges, no additional public hearing is required. August 5, 2024 In the event a list of assessed charges is provided to the Town in July, the Town Council will conduct a public hearing on the hazardous vegetation (brush) abatement charges and adopt a resolution confirming or modifying assessments. August 6, 2024 The Town submits a list of charges as a special assessment to the County Tax Collector. CONCLUSION: Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) declaring hazardous vegetation (brush) a public nuisance, ordering abatement, and setting June 18, 2024 as a public hearing to consider objections to the proposed removal of the brush. COORDINATION: This program is coordinated with the Santa Clara County Fire Department. FISCAL IMPACT: The costs associated with abatement work are placed on the property tax bill for that parcel. Funds are provided in the FY 2023/24 Budget (Program 5101) to cover the cost of publishing the legal notice for the June public hearing. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: This is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required. PAGE 4 OF 4 SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Declaring Hazardous Vegetation (Brush) a Public Nuisance, Ordering Abatement, and Setting June 18, 2024 as a Public Hearing to Consider Objections to the Proposed Removal of Brush DATE: May 1, 2024 Attachments: 1. Resolution declaring hazardous vegetation (brush) a public nuisance, ordering abatement, and setting June 18, 2024 as a public hearing to consider objections to the proposed removal of brush (includes Exhibit A). 2. Letters sent to property owners within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) area. 1 of 3 Resolution 2024 - DATE DRAFT RESOLUTION 2024- RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DECLARING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION (BRUSH) A PUBLIC NUISANCE, ORDERING ABATEMENT, AND SETTING JUNE 18, 2024 AS A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED REMOVAL OF BRUSH WHEREAS, Sections 39560 and following of the Government Code of the State of California authorize the Town of Los Gatos to declare that hazardous vegetation (brush) growing to such size and such type and in such locations as to constitute a fire hazard to the community may be declared a public nuisance and to compel owners, lessees, or occupants of buildings, grounds, or lots to remove or abate the hazardous vegetation (brush) to mitigate the fire hazard from such buildings, grounds, or lots to remove or abate the hazardous vegetation (brush) to mitigate the fire hazard from such buildings, grounds, property, and adjacent sidewalks and parkways, and upon the person's failure to do so, to remove or abate such hazardous vegetation (brush) at the owner's expense, making the cost of that abatement a lien upon the property; and WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos has entered into an agreement with the County of Santa Clara to provide hazardous vegetation (brush) abatement services; and WHEREAS, the maintenance of hazardous vegetation (brush) in violation of the Uniform Fire Code adopted by the Town of Los Gatos within the Wildland Urban Interface Fire areas identified and shown on the map (Exhibit A) constitutes a public nuisance and should be abated immediately; and ATTACHMENT 1 WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Fire Department has mailed notices to property owners within the Wildland Urban Interface areas notifying them of the need to abate hazardous vegetation (brush) violations and explaining the steps necessary to correct such violations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, and the Town Council hereby finds that hazardous vegetation (brush) is a wood, perennial plant usually with multiple stems and trunks under ten feet in height and is indigenous to the hillside area. Hazardous vegetation (brush) is also known to have a high oil, high resin, or low moisture contention in their leaves and branches. Examples of this type of plant material include California Sagebrush, Greasewood or Chamise, Scotch Broom, and Toyon. Unabated growth of hazardous vegetation (brush) upon and adjacent to private property within the hillside hazardous fire area and adjacent parkways and sidewalks is a public nuisance and should be abated. The Director of Parks and Public Works shall act as the Superintendent for purposes of giving notice, supervising performance of the agreement with the County of Santa Clara, and evaluating the costs of abatement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is directed to mail notice of this resolution to the persons designated by the Superintendent in conformance with the Government Code and publish notice of this resolution as provided in the Government Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that unless the hazardous vegetation (brush) violations are corrected within the time specified in a written agreement with the Superintendent or the Superintendent's representative, the Town of Los Gatos shall cause such nuisance to be abated, and the expense thereof assessed upon the lots or lands from which or on which the abatement actions occur, such expense to constitute a lien upon such lots or lands until paid, and to be collected upon the next real property tax roll upon which general municipal taxes are collected. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on the 18th day of June 2024, at a meeting of the Town Council beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA, a public hearing will be held during which all property owners within the Wildland Urban Interface areas in the Town of Los Gatos having any objections to the proposed abatement of hazardous vegetation (brush) will be heard and given due consideration. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 7th day of May 2024 by the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA DATE: __________________ ATTEST: TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA DATE: __________________ N A Town of Los Gatos Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones January 2024 1 0.5 0 E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 MILES 1 LJ Municipality • Fire Station -LGA 100 / Very High FHSZ LGA 100 / LRA Very High FHSZ APN: S1014077 51014078 51014079 51015002 51015003 51015005 51015006 51015007 51015008 51015009 51015011 51015013 51015015 51015016 51015017 51015018 51015019 51015020 51015021 51015022 51015023 51015024 51015025 51015026 51015027 51015028 51015029 51015030 51015031 51015032 51015033 51015034 51015036 51015037 51015038 51016008 51016009 51016011 51016015 51016016 51016017 51016018 51016019 51016020 51016021 51016022 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Take action to protect your home and community against the threat of wildfire by attending one of several upcoming community wildfire preparedness workshops. Please see the enclosed flyer for more information and register today. As a property owner in a designated Fire Hazard Severity Zone of the Wildland Urban Interface, you must comply with the minimum fire-safe regulations. Self-inspections are a key component in achieving fire resilience for residents and the community. Included in this packet is a property self-inspection card. Please complete this card and return by mail or online using the provided QR code. Your property is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone of the Wildland Urban Interface Area and requires 100 feet of defensible space from all structures. Defensible space is the necessary buffer created around a structure when combustible vegetation is removed or reduced. The enforced safety regulations for your property include: Enforced Safety Regulations (Items A - F) A.Create 100 feet of defensible space around your home. To accomplish this, you must clear flammablevegetation a minimum of 30 feet around structures. Additionally, create a reduced fuel zone for theremaining 70 feet (or to the property line). B.Remove pine needles, leaves, and other dead vegetation from roofs, eaves and rain gutters. C.Trim tree limbs 10 feet from chimneys and stove pipes; remove dead limbs that hang over rooftops. D. Remove all non-fire-resistive vegetation a minimum of 10 feet on each side of a fire apparatusaccess road or driveway. E.Cover chimney outlets or flues with a 1/2” mesh spark arrester. F. Post a clearly visible house address, using at least 4” high numbers, for easy identification. Forhomes located more than 50 feet from the street, post address numbers at the driveway entrance. Additional Safety Recommendations (Municipal Code §9.30.005) •New construction must create a noncombustible area a minimum of 5 feet from all structures. •Remove flammable vegetation a minimum of 10 feet around liquified petroleum gas tanks/containers. •Store woodpiles and combustible materials (e.g., woodpiles, lumber, and scrap) a minimum of 30 feet from all structures and separated from the crown of trees by a minimum horizontal distance of 15 feet. •Firewood and combustible materials shall not be stored in unenclosed spaces beneath buildings orstructures, or on decks or under eaves, canopies or other projections or overhangs. February 22, 2024 RE: <<Property Address>> / APN: <<APN>> SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ATTN: FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION 1315 DELL AVENUE CAMPBELL, CA 95008-6609 <<Owner Name>> <<Owner Address>> <<Owner City>>, <<Owner State>> <<Owner ZIP Code>> <<Endorsement Line>> <<Owner Name>> <<Owner Address>> <<Owner City>>, <<Owner State>> <<Owner ZIP Code>> FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF PLACE STAMP HERE LOS GATOS 100' ATTACHMENT 2 Owner Responsibilities: 1.Please ensure that your property satisfies the listed requirements. You have the option to completethe required work yourself or hire a contractor. For information about vegetation abatement services,visit WeedAbatement.SCCgov.org or call 408.282.3145. 2.Please either complete and return the attached property self-inspection card OR scan the QR Code below to report the current status of your property before April 1, 2024. Inspection Schedule: On April 1, 2024, SCCFD will begin conducting property inspections. Property owners not in compliance will be notified of what work needs to be completed to comply with the Enforced Safety Regulations. Please contact us if you are unable to complete the required work due to late season rains or other special circumstance. On June 1, 2024, we will begin conducting re-inspections of the properties that were out of compliance at the time of the first property inspection. If your property fails to comply with Items A, B, C, or D of the Enforced Safety Regulations specified above, the compliance work will be completed by the Town of Los Gatos’ authorized contractor, and the charges for this service will appear on your next property tax bill. If you have concerns regarding the safety compliance of your property, courtesy property inspections will be available April 1st through April 12th. To schedule a courtesy property inspection provided by SCCFD or for more information, please contact the Fire Prevention Division at prevention@sccfd.org or call 408.341.4420. Sincerely, Hector R. Estrada, Deputy Chief Fire Prevention Division Choose ONE: 1. Scan the QR code below with a smartphone camera to submit your response online OR 2. Complete and mail the attached information card below. Evacuation Zone ID: Private Access Key:Or Online: qrs.ly/syej73x <<ZoneID>> <<AccessKey>> Option 1 - Respond Online I have received the annual Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Enforced Safety Regulations letter related to flammable vegetation abatement. The current status of my property is as follows (choose one): □□I have inspected my property for flammable vegetation clearance and believe it complies with the Enforced Safety Regulations. I understand that an inspection of my property may be conducted to verify compliance.□□I will remove flammable vegetation around all structures on my property in accordance with the Enforced Safety Regulations no later than June 1, 2024. I understand that if the required work is not completed, the authorized contractor may complete the work and the charges will appear on my next property tax bill. □□I am no longer the owner of this property.□□There are no structures on this property. Name (print clearly): ____________________________________________________ Date: _________________ Phone: (______)____________________ Email: __________________________________________________ Property Address: <<Property Address>> Option 2 - Respond by Mail Resources and Information California Department of Insurance: www.insurance.ca.gov • 800.927.4357 Provides information about all types of insurance, including insurance coverage and limits for high fire risk areas Santa Clara County FireSafe Council: www.SCCFireSafe.org • 408.975.9591 Protects and educates communities at risk from wildfire through fuel reduction programs, outreach and community planning efforts Santa Clara County Weed Abatement Program: WeedAbatement.SCCgov.org • 408.282.3145 Provides community education and hazard abatement services to protect communities from fire hazards AlertSCC Emergency Alerts Genasys Protect: Know Your Zone AlertSCC.org Protect.Genasys.com Visit protect.genasys.com to view/verify your Evacuation ZONE#