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Council sets Feb. 17 public hearing for annual weed-abatement nuisance list
Summary
Staff explained the municipal nuisance abatement process and the council adopted a resolution declaring weeds/refuse nuisances and set a public hearing for Feb. 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. for affected property owners to submit objections.
City staff described the municipal abatement process under Monte Sereno's municipal code (chapter 8.02), explaining that the council adopts a resolution identifying problem properties and a deadline for cleanup, after which a public hearing is set for affected owners to submit objections. Staff recommended setting the hearing on Feb. 17, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Councilmembers asked how the city and Santa Clara County Fire coordinate notices and whether residents who have since complied would receive a letter that might appear punitive. Staff said notices come from the lead abatement program and that staff would provide sample letters to council. The council adopted the resolution and set the public hearing by roll call.
The action is part of the city's annual weed-abatement program; staff said properties placed on the county list typically remain there for three years unless removed by agreement with the city engineer or fire marshal.
