HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016.074 (04-05-16)RESOLUTION NO. 2016.074
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
DETERMINING THAT A NUISANCE IS BEING MAINTAINED ON CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 11021 DUNCAN AVENUE, AND
IDENTIFIED AS TAX ASSESSOR'S BOOK NO. 6194, PAGE 007, PARCEL
NO. 024 IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT
THEREOF
WHEREAS, pursuant to the recommendation of the City Manager of the
City of Lynwood and staff, the conditions at the property have proven to be an
imminent nuisance to the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, it has been documented that this site has heavily impacted
the City's resources due to the excessive amount of enforcement required in
trying to bring this site into compliance; and
WHEREAS, on April 5, 2016, at its regularly noticed Council Meeting, the
City Council of the City of Lynwood held a duly noticed public hearing and heard
and considered all relevant evidence and testimony from all interested persons
desiring to be heard concerning the conditions constituting the alleged nuisances
and the proposed abatement.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
DOES HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The property described as Tax Assessor's Book No. 6194-
007 -024 also known as 11021 Duncan Avenue, in the City of Lynwood,
California, is hereby found and declared to be a public nuisance as defined in
Chapter 3 -13.1 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. Overgrown vegetation throughout the front of property
2. Inoperable vehicles stored on property
3. Cages / enclosures within required set back areas
4. Miscellaneous personal property and other assorted junk, trash and debris
throughout the yard and other outdoor areas
5. Structural damage on the northeast side of the property, caused by an existing tree
trunk
6. Termite damage to the foundation on the west side of the property
7. Stucco damage of the exterior walls
8. Rotted studs throughout the property
9. Damaged and exposed framing members
10. Exposed romex throughout the property
11. Interior drywall damage
12. No heating element installed
13. Lack of kitchen facilities
14. Inadequate restroom facilities
15. Lack of ventilation equipment throughout the property
Section 3. It is further found and determined that the methods by which
said conditions could be abated include, but are not limited to, obtaining an Entry
and Abatement Warrant for the site, if deemed necessary by the City to perform
the following:
a. Junk, trash and debris will be removed and properly disposed of.
b. All overgrown vegetation will be removed and properly disposed of.
Section 4. The owners of said property, Michael and William Lario, are
ordered and directed to take said steps to abate said nuisance.
Section 5. If the property owners fail 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. The Director of Development, Compliance and Enforcement
Services 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 to the name and address as it appears on
the last equalized assessment roll.
The failure of any owner or other person to receive such notice shall not affect in
any manner the validity of any proceedings take under this resolution.
Section 7. 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 the City. All costs incurred in the abatement efforts
shall constitute a special assessment against the subject property upon approval
from City Council, and a Notice of Special Assessment shall be recorded against
the premises pursuant to Section 3 -13.11 of the Lynwood Municipal Code.
Section 8. Notice is hereby given that on April 5, 2016 at the hour of
6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, in the City of
Lynwood, any and all persons having any objections or protests to said proposed
work were given the opportunity to appear before said City Council and show
cause why said proposed work should not be carried out in accordance with said
Act.
Section 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
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Section 10. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this City
Council Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 51h day of April, 2016.
Edwin Hernandez, Ma r
TTEST: r
Quinonez,
Approved As To Forrp:
)rf,x. "L-f/ j DavicMarcia, Ci Attorney
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J. Arnoldo Beltran, City Manager
As To Content:
Erika Ramirez, In rim Director of
Development, C m liance,
Enforcement SerIvicbs
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quinonez, 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 April, 2016,
and passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, SANTILLAN -BEAS,
SOLACHE AND MAYOR HERNANDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR PRO TEM CASTRO
ABSTAIN: NONE
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aria Quinonez, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby
certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No.
2016.074 and is on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the
date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 51h day of April, 2016.