Resolution - 9413RESOLUTION NO. 9413
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
COST REPORT TO ABATE THE DECLARED PUBLIC
' NUISANCE LOCATED AT 903 BRUCE AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the City of West Covina has adopted an Administrative Nuisance
Abatement Ordinance (WCMC Sec. 15-200) which identifies conditions which
constitute a public nuisance; and
WHEREAS, unprotected and/or hazardous pools are a condition which
constitute the declaration of a public nuisance; and
WHEREAS, the property located at 903 Bruce Avenue has been determined by
the Planning Director to be an immediate threat to life and public health; and
WHEREAS, an inspection and abatement warrant was issued by Citrus
Municipal Court to abate the public nuisance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has declared the property at 903 Bruce Avenue a
public nuisance; and
WHEREAS, the City has billed the property owner for costs of abatement; and
WHEREAS, the property owner has not submitted payment for the cost of
abatement; and
WHEREAS, said property was posted and notice sent to the property owner on
February 4, 1997, pursuant to Section 15-211 of the West Covina Municipal Code,
notifying the property owner of the cost report hearing to be conducted by the City
Council on February 18, 1997.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina, California,
does hereby resolve as follows:
Section No. 1: Based upon the evidence presented, the City Council
confirms the cost report (attached hereto and incorporated in reference) to abate the
nuisance at 903 Bruce Avenue.
Section No. 2: The cost of abatement must be paid in full within sixty (60)
days of adoption of this resolution. If payment is not received, the City Council
authorizes transmittal to the County Recorder, Assessor and Tax Collector as provided
in Section No. 26-213.
Section No. 3: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 18th day of February, 1997.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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ZAGODEN FIRESOSMBRUC E. RES
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City Council Resolution No.
Cost Report to Abate Property
February 18, 1997
Page 2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF WEST COVINA )
I, JANET BERRY, City Clerk of the City of West Covina, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City
Council on the 18th day of February, 1997.
AYES: Herfert, Planners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM
City Clerk
ZACO DEN F\RESOSCP\BRUC E. RES
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COST OF ABATEMENT
FOR 903 BRUCE AVENUE
DATE
ACTION
TIME
September 17, 1996
Staff inspected property.
.5 hour
September 19, 1996
Staff sent notice of violation.
.25 hour
October 1, 1996
Preparation of declaration and
2.0 hours
inspection warrant by staff.
October 3, 1996
Inspection warrant signed by judge.
.5 hour
October 3, 1996
Called to have pool drained.
.25 hour
October 7, 1996
Staff inspected property to verify that
.5 hour
pool had been drained.
October 18, 1996
Staff returned executed warrant to
.25 hour
court.
October 22, 1996
Nuisance abatement hearing notice
.25 hour
sent.
October 22, 1996
Staff posted property
.5 hour
TOTAL TIME =
5.0 HOURS
HOURLY RATE FOR STAFF IS $22.96.
$22.96 x 5.0 hrs. = $114.80
OCTOBER 5, 1996, POOL DRAINED BY JOHNNY'S POOL - $135.00
ATTORNEY FEES - 1 hour at $110.00 an hour = $110.00
$114.80 + $135.00 + $110.00 = $359.80
TOTAL COST FOR ABATEMENT = $359.80
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