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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F1
Rats are a continuing problem as evidenced by a high number of complaints to the Orange County Vector Control District. OCVCD has the authority to enforce the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code to abate, as public nuisances; overgrown plantings which harbor rats; however, OCVCD does not enforce these provisions. A response to Finding 1 is required from the Orange County Vector Control District.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Enforce those sections of the California Health and Safety Code that deal with the clearance and maintenance of public nuisances that harbor rats;
F2
The Public Facilities and Resources Department appears to have an effective weed abatement program that ensures clearance of weeds that pose a fire hazard. A response to Finding 2 is required from the Board of Supervisors and requested from the Public Facilities and Resources Department. 4 3. The Orange County Fire Authority worked effectively with professional landscapers’ associations and environmentalists to develop a list of acceptable plantings that deter fires. However, OCVCD was not asked to participate in developing the list so that recommended plantings would discourage rat harborage. A response to Finding 3 is required from the Orange County Fire Authority.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Develop a plan to perform annual inspections and issue abatement orders;