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Dana Point council adopts weed‑abatement resolution, bans kratom sales and approves Whitey Harrison statue
Summary
At its Feb. 17 meeting the Dana Point City Council adopted a 2026 weed‑abatement resolution, moved forward a municipal code update (first reading), approved a city ordinance banning sale and distribution of kratom, and authorized commissioning a statue of surfer Lauren “Whitey” Harrison.
Dana Point’s City Council on Feb. 17 adopted several measures intended to reduce fire risk, regulate an unapproved herbal product and celebrate local surfing heritage.
The council unanimously approved a staff‑recommended resolution establishing the city’s 2026 weed‑abatement program, formally declaring weeds a public nuisance and initiating the abatement process for properties that do not comply after notice. Public Works staff told the council they had identified 135 properties that could be subject to abatement and said historically the city typically needs to abate only three to four properties annually. The staff report cited Government Code sections 39560 and 39588 as the legal basis for…
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