Cambria district adopts resolution ordering weed abatement; 117 parcels remain noncompliant

The Cambria Community Services District board unanimously adopted a resolution ordering abatement for public nuisances under the district's Fire Hazard Fuel Reduction Program, closing a public hearing held July 16, 2026.

General Manager McElhaney introduced the item as a public‑hearing action and described the fiscal mechanics: “The fiscal impact on the CCSD is limited to paying the district's contractor abatement charges and personal time in processing inspections and billings. These costs are then recovered from the property owners by billing for reimbursement plus administrative fees,” he said. Staff said the administrative fee ranges from $100 to $200 depending on when payment is received; unrecovered costs are placed on the county tax roll for fiscal year 2627.

McElhaney told the board that 1,901 parcels were noticed this season; many owners remedied violations and the list of parcels needing district abatement has declined to about 117. Fire Chief Berkey credited improved field systems and outreach for the decline.

Legal counsel Hirsch advised that the resolution follows a statutory annual procedure and that the district is authorized by government‑code provisions to proceed under the health and safety code’s weed‑abatement process. Hirsch recommended the motion include a correction to a recital date in the draft resolution; the board adopted the resolution with the correction and then closed the public hearing.

The board recorded unanimous assent when the clerk called the roll: Judge Gray—Aye; Director Scott—Aye; Director Thomas—Aye; Vice President Dean—Aye; President Armour—Aye. The motion passed and the district will proceed to arrange contractor abatement and billing for the named parcels.