Redondo Beach Municipal Code Art. 4 Abatement by City

The Building Official, may, in addition to any other remedy herein provided, cause the building or structure to be repaired or demolished, the parcel of land regraded, excavated, shored or recompacted, the land to be cleared, and any other work performed to the extent necessary to correct the conditions which render the premises imminently hazardous as set forth in the notice and order. Any such work shall be accomplished and the cost thereof recovered in the manner hereinafter provided in this chapter.

(§ 1, Ord. 2688 c.s., eff. May 6, 1993)

When any such work is to be done pursuant to Section 9-21.401, the Building Official shall request the City Engineer to perform the work and the work shall be accomplished by City personnel or by private contractor under the direction of the City Engineer. The City Engineer may employ such architectural and engineering assistance on a contract basis as he deems reasonably necessary to assist him.

(§ 1, Ord. 2688 c.s., eff. May 6, 1993)

It is unlawful to obstruct, impede or interfere with any officer, employee, contractor or authorized representative of the City or with any person who owns or holds any estate or interest in any premises on which work is being performed under the provisions of this chapter whenever such person is engaged in such work or in performing any necessary act preliminary to or incidental to such work.

(§ 1, Ord. 2688 c.s., eff. May 6, 1993)

The City Engineer shall keep an itemized account of the cost and expense incurred by the City in the repair or demolition of any building or structure, any regrading, excavation, shoring or recompaction of any parcel of land and any other work done pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Upon the completion of such work, the Engineer shall prepare and file with the City Manager, and file a copy with the City Clerk, a report specifying the work done, the itemized and total cost of the work, including all City staff and overhead costs, a description of the real property upon which the building or structure is or was located, and the names and addresses of the persons entitled to notice pursuant to Section 9-21.202.

(§ 1, Ord. 2688 c.s., eff. May 6, 1993)

If such remedial work is performed by or for the owner after the deadline established therefor by the Building Official, the appropriate processing and other costs and expenses incurred by the City in preparing to do the work itself, including staff time and overhead costs, shall be charged to the owner and to the property, and the City Engineer shall file a report thereon, the same as if such remedial work was performed by the City.

(§ 1, Ord. 2688 c.s., eff. May 6, 1993)

Upon receipt of said report, the City Manager or his designee shall fix a time, date and place for hearing said report and any protests or objections thereto. The City Clerk shall cause notice of said hearing to be given and certified in the manner set forth in Sections 9-21.202 to Section 9-21.205 inclusive. Such notice shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date set for the hearing and shall specify the day, hour and place when the City Manager or his designee will hear and pass upon the City Engineer's report, together with any objections or protests which may be filed as hereinafter provided by any person interested in or affected by the proposed charge.

(§ 1, Ord. 2688 c.s., eff. May 6, 1993)

At least 10 days prior to the date set for the hearing, the City Clerk shall also file in the County Recorder's office a notice of intent to place a lien on the affected property, which shall describe the property and the amount of the lien as set forth in the report of the City Engineer, and which shall specify the day, hour and place when the hearing on the Engineer's report will be held and that any interested persons may file written protests or objections as set forth in Section 9-21.408.

(§ 1, Ord. 2688 c.s., eff. May 6, 1993)

Any person interested in or affected by the proposed charge may file written protests or objections with the City Clerk any time prior to the time set for the hearing. Each such protest or objection must contain a description of the property in which the signer thereof is interested and the grounds of such protest or objection. The City Clerk shall endorse on every such protest or objection the date of receipt. The City Clerk shall present such protests or objections to the City Manager or his designee before or at the time set for the hearing, and no other protests or objections shall be considered.

(§ 1, Ord. 2688 c.s., eff. May 6, 1993)

Upon the day and hour fixed for the hearing, the City Manager or his designee shall hear and pass upon the report of the City Engineer together with any such objections or protests. The City Manager or his designee may make such revision, correction or modification in the report or the charge as he may deem just; and when satisfied with the correctness of the charge, the report (as submitted or as revised, corrected or modified) together with the charge, shall be confirmed or rejected. The decision of the City Manager or his designee on the report and the charge, and on all protests or objections, shall be final and conclusive. There shall be no appeal therefrom to the Mayor and City Council or to any board, commission or officer of the City.

(§ 1, Ord. 2688 c.s., eff. May 6, 1993)

The expense of abatement of the nuisance in the amount of the charge therefor established by the City Manager or his designee after such hearing shall be a lien against the subject property and a personal obligation against the property owner. The lien may be foreclosed by an action brought by the City for a money judgment.

(§ 1, Ord. 2688 c.s., eff. May 6, 1993)

(a) The City Clerk shall cause the nuisance abatement lien to be recorded in the County Recorder's office. The lien shall specify the amount of the lien, that it is being imposed on behalf of the City, list the street address, legal description and assessor's parcel number and the name and address of the recorded owner of the parcel. From the date of recording the lien shall have the force, effect, and priority of a judgment lien.

(b) In the event that the lien is discharged, released or satisfied, either through payment or foreclosure, notice of the discharge containing the information specified in subsection (a) above shall be recorded with the County Recorder's office by the City Clerk.

(§ 1, Ord. 2688 c.s., eff. May 6, 1993)