City Council

(25) 26-0674-S3 PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to declaring the property located between John S Gibson Boulevard and the I-110 Freeway a Public Nuisance as the result of the presence of excessive trash and debris, storage of junk and rubbish, hazardous waste, and dangerous conditions, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker - Hutt): 1. DECLARE the property located between John S Gibson Boulevard and the I-110 Freeway (inclusive of APNs 7412024007; 7440016001; 7440016002; 7440016003) a Public Nuisance as the result of the presence of excessive trash and debris, storage of junk and rubbish, hazardous waste, and dangerous conditions, based on fact and evidence presented into the record, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), including the following actions: a. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuance of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at the site. b. Direct the BPW, or designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City. 2. INSTRUCT the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report on and develop a formal process for cost recovery, reimbursement, and potential charge-backs to the City for costs associated with emergency response, fire suppression, cleanup, traffic control, and related nuisance abatement operations arising from these incidents (pursuant to Council file No. 26-0674-S1), with such cost recovery and/or charge backs to public and private property owners, as appropriate. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.