HomeMy Public PortalAbout2008.109 (07-01-08)RESOLUTION NO. 2008.109
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ABATE DRY AND DYING WEEDS ON
CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2008-2009
WHEREAS, Sections 39560 through 39588 of the Government Code
~" allow cities to abate dry and dying weeds, stubble, brush, litter, rubbish, refuse,
or other flammable materials that constitute public nuisances; and
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the City Council of the
City of Lynwood by the Director of Quality of Life Services that there exists a
public nuisance on certain parcels of land in the City of Lynwood, as set forth in
Attachment "A" attached herewith.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood as follows:
Section 1. That by reason of dry and dying weeds, stubble, brush, litter,
rubbish, refuse, or other flammable material being located on or in front thereof, a
public nuisance exists upon the parcel of land, lots or portions of lots set forth in
Attachment "A" which shall be made a part of this resolution.
Section 2. That said weeds are hereby declared to be seasonal and
current nuisances.
Section 3. That said weeds and/or stubble, brush, litter, rubbish, refuse,
or other flammable material which endangers the public safety by creating a fire
r~ hazard, constitute a public nuisance which must be abated by the removal
thereof and that if the same are not removed by the owner of the properties, the
nuisance will be abated by the City and the cost thereof assessed upon said
properties and that upon confirmation, such costs will constitute a lien thereon
until paid.
Section 4. The Director of Quality of Life Services is directed to cause
said notices to be posted in the time, form and manner required by law.
Section 5. That the proceedings for the aforesaid work shall be taken
under an Act of Legislature of the State of California in the "Act" designated as
Government Code Section 38773.
Section 6. Notice is hereby given that on August 5, 2008 at the hour of
5:00 p.m. in the City Hall, City Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, the City of
Lynwood, any and all persons having any objections or protests to said proposed
work may appear before said City Council and show cause why said proposed
work should not be carried out in accordance with said Act.
Section 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 1St day of June, 2008.
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Maria T. Santillan, Mayor
ATTEST:
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M ria Quinonez, ity Clerk ~
Approved As To Form:
Fred Galante, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
Roger L. Haley, City Manager
Approved As To Content:
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Deborah L. kson, Director
Quality of Life Services Department
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 1St day of July, 2008.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS, CASTRO, FLORES, MORTON,
RODRIGUEZ, AND SANTILLAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the
City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true
and correct copy of Resolution No. 2008.109 on file in my office and that said
Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this
1St day of July, 2008
Maria Quinonez, Cyty Clerk
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