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Council extends goat‑grazing pilot, approves expanded weed‑abatement and seeks hazard‑mitigation grant
Summary
The council approved three related wildfire‑prevention measures: a short‑term extension of the goat grazing pilot, a request to pursue a Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention grant for broader grazing and invasive‑species work, and a contract increase and budget appropriation for expanded weed abatement with Ed Stewart & Associates.
The City Council adopted three resolutions directing expanded wildfire prevention work across San Clemente’s open space and infrastructure at its Aug. 19 meeting.
Short‑term extension: Council approved a staff request to extend and broaden a pilot goat‑grazing project through March 31, 2026, and authorized a supplemental appropriation of up to $100,000 for short‑term gap work while grant decisions are pending.
Near‑term grant application: Staff reported that a Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention grant application submitted Aug. 6 targets invasive‑plant removal and spot grazing across prioritized public open spaces (approximately 348 acres identified for treatments) and would fund targeted treatments over two…
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