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HomeMy Public PortalAbout89-221 (12-05-89)RESOLUTION NO. 89- 221 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 12102 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF WHEREAS, pursuant to the recommendation of the City Manger of the City of Lynwood, this City Council has previously found that certain premises, hereinafter more fully described, are presently being maintained in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance; and WHEREAS, in light of said finding, on October 17, 1989, this Council adopted a resolution declaring its intention to conduct a public hearing to ascertain whether a nuisance is being maintained on said property; and WHEREAS, this Council has held a hearing and has 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 835, 836, and 837, Tract 3078, Page 048, Book 31, generally known as 12102 Long ' Beach Boulevard, Lynwood, California, is hereby found and declared to be a public nuisance as defined in Chapter 21 of the Lynwood City Code. This finding is based upon the public testimony, including the staff reports, recommendation, all of the papers and photographs and other things contained in staff files, which are hereby incorporated herein as if set forth in full. Section 2 . The particular conditions of said property which are hereby found and- determined to constitute a nuisance are described as follows: 1. The abandoned building is not properly boarded up. Broken windows and unsecured doors constitute a hazardous condition and invite trespasses. 2. The building is considered a health and safety hazard since it attracts vagrants who occupy the premise, often times conducting illegal activities and initiating fires. 3. Remodeling of the structure started without proper permits pursuant to the Uniform Building Codes and zoning Ordinance requirements. 4. On 3/23/89, permit application was approved by the Site Plan Committee, however, no action has been taken as of today from the applicant. - 5. The property has suffered a number of fires over the past several years, including a fire incident earlier this year. According to the declaration of the City Fire Chief, the property in its present condition constitutes an immediate threat to the public health, safety and welfare. HSB \ael695.R 1 Finally, it appears that the property will continue to suffer from owner's neglect, as the events of the most recent past demonstrate. Section 3 . It is further found and determined that, in order to abate said nuisance it will be necessary that the following steps be taken: 1. Owner is to obtain building permit no later than thirty (30) days from date of this Public Hearing, and proceed with rehabilitation work no later fifteen (15) days from permit issuance. During this time of construction stage, the owner must properly secure and maintain said site. 2. In the event that paragraph 1 herein is not complied with, abatement is hereby ordered to be accomplished by demolition, commencing no later than thirty (30) days from the date of the Public Hearing. Section 4 . The owner of said property, King Taco, Inc. , is hereby 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 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 under. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting d of of City of Lynwood held on the St-h Decenber. 1 98 9 • EVELYN Mf WELIJS, Mayor City of Lynwood ATTEST: I_ ANDREA L. HOOPER, City erk City of Lynwood HSB \ae1695.R 1 I APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: _ y - VICEN L. MAS, Director Community Development Department APPROVED S TO FORM: >E� S. BARBOSA, Ci 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 December 19 89 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, REA, RICHARDS, WELLS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE u City Clerk, City of Ly wood I r, 1 HSB \ael695.R K �. ro O �< 0 LONG g BEACH 6529 r----� TRACT NO, 3078 0 a m LVr) s v r 4 Q� as j <7- Q D Q 43 ^ J r � 0 Z i I'