HomeMy WebLinkAboutP.H. 1 PUBLIC NUISANCE 04-06-92PUBLIC HEARING N0. 1
4-6-92
DATE: APRIL 6, 19920 I -n
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TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: RECOVERY OF CITY COSTS FOR THE ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE
AT 14392 ROSEWOOD CIRCLE
RECOMMENDATION
That City Council adopt Resolution 92-46 confirming the schedule of
costs associated with the abatement of weeds and debris and
directing that the same constitute an assessment against the
subject property.
BACKGROUND
On November 26, 1991 Massud Moshizadeh, owner of the property at
14392 Rosewood Circle, was notified by mail of the existence of a
public nuisance violation at that location and was ordered to clear
the weeds and debris which were observed at the property. On
December 16, 1991, Mr. Moshizadeh was sent a second and final
notice by mail.
That Final Notice to Clean Premises was also posted at 14392
Rosewood Circle on December 16, 1991. The Final Notice warned the
owner that failure to' remove the violation would result in
abatement by the City at his expense.
DISCUSSION
Tustin City Code sections 4417 and 4418 permit the City to initiate
removal of weeds and debris nuisances with an assessment against
the property to recover costs. A work order was sent, on January
61 1992, to the Public Works Department to clear the property of
the violations. The work was completed by Custom Country
Landscaping on January 14, 1992 and invoiced to the City as
follows:
City Council Report
Re: 14392 Rosewood Circle
Page 2
April 6, 1992
Description Cost
Labor -handwork $ 562.50
5 men 9 hours @ 12.50
Dump truck rental and hauling material to dump
9 hours @ 35.00 315.00
Dumps fees 262.50
Total amount due $1,140.00
CONCLUSION
That Council confirm the schedule of costs and direct that the same
constitute a lien against the property through adoption of
Resolution No. 92-46.
Ri ar Garcia
Code Enforcement Officer
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hristi Shi.ngleton
Assistant City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ASSESSING THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 14392 ROSEWOOD CIRCLE FOR THE COST
INCURRED BY THE CITY FOR THE ABATEMENT OF A
WEED AND DEBRIS NUISANCE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 4, of the
Tustin City Code, it has been determined that the
accumulation of weeds and rubbish constitute a public
hazard which should be abated; and
WHEREAS, Section 4417 of that Code authorizes the
Superintendent of Streets to initiate such abatement;
and
WHEREAS, the City has made every effort to secure
the cooperation of the property owner in abating the weed
nuisance at 14392 Rosewood Circle; and
WHEREAS, upon the failure of the property owner to
cause the abatement, City staff has abated the nuisance
at a cost to the City of $1,140.00; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tustin is authorized by
Government Code Sections 25845 and 38773.5 to recover all
costs associated with such abatement through the
placement of a lien upon the property of violation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
hereby directs the Finance Director for the City of
Tustin to place a special assessment on Assessor's Parcel
No. 401-112-38 in the amount of $1,140.00 to recover the
cost incurred by the City of Tustin in the abatement of
a weed nuisance at the property located at 14392 Rosewood
Circle.
PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Tustin City Council, held on the 6th day of April, 1992.
Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk
Charles E. Puckett, Mayor