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RESOLUTION NO. "89 -161 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING
THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON
CERTAIN PROPERTY GENERALLY KNOWN AS
11521 DUNCAN AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE
ABATEMENT THEREOF
' WHEREAS, pursuant to the recommendation of the City Manager
of the City of Lynwood, this City Council has previously found
that certain premises, hereinafter more fully described, are
presently being maintained in such manner as to constitute a
nuisance; and
WHEREAS, in light of said finding, on August 1, 1989, this
Council adopted a resolution declaring its intention to conduct a
public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being main-
tained on said property; and
WHEREAS, this Council has held a hearing and had heard and
considered all relevant evidence and testimony from all
interested persons desiring to be heard concerning the conditions
constituting the'alleged nuisance and the proposed abatement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lynwood
does hereby find, determine, order and resolve as follows: -
SECTION 1. The property described as Lot 13 of Tract 6189,
Page 34, generally known as 11521 Duncan Avenue, Lynwood,
California, is hereby found and declared to be a public
nuisance as defined in Chapter 21 of the Lynwood City Code.
' SECTION 2. The particular conditions of said property
which are hereby found and determined to constitute a nuisance
are described as follows:
1. Junk, trash, and debris throughout site.
2. Overgrown vegetation throughout site.
3. Broken windows and unsecured doors constitute
hazardous conditions and inviting trespassers.
4. House being habitated by transients.
section 3. It is further found and determine, in order to
abate said nuisance it will be necessary that the following steps
be taken:
1. Remove junk, trash and debris.
2. Remove excessively overgrown vegetation.
3. Temporarily board up buildings and structures.
' SECTION 4. The owner of said property, David L. Kirk is
ordered and directed to take said steps and to abate said
nuisance.
SECTION 5. If the property owner fails to take the steps
as provided in this resolution within five (5) days after the
date this resolution is posted upon said property, the City of
Lynwood shall immediately cause the same to be abated by City
personnel or private contractor and such personnel or persons
under contract are expressly authorized to enter upon the
premises for such purposes.
SECTION 6. In the event the City of Lynwood causes the
aforementioned nuisance to be abated by City personnel or private
contractor, the owner of the premises shall be liable to-said
City. All said costs shall constitute a special assessment
against the subject property.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to
post conspicuously at least one copy of this Resolution on the
subject property and to send another copy of this Resolution by
registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested, to the owner of said land as his name and address
appears on the last equalized assessment roll, or it known to the
City Clerk.
The failure of any owner or other person to receive such
notice shall not affect in any manner the validity of any
proceedings taken hereunder.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
Council of Lynwood held on the 5th day of Septembe 1989.
E1 W WELLS, Mayor
City of Lynwood
ATTEST:
ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Clerk
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
VVZETF� L. MAS', Director
Community Development Department
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATTORNEY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular
meeting held on the 5th day of September , 1989.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, RICHARDS, WELLS
NOES: NONE JJ
ABSENT: NONE