HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 031 CC RESO RESOLUTION 2013-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE FEE
SCHEDULE FOR THE REGISTRATION OF
VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTY
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 150.029 OF THE
BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2009-007.
WHEREAS, vacant buildings are a major cause and source of blight in
both residential and non-residential neighborhoods, especially when they are not
maintained or secured; and
WHEREAS, vacant buildings attract vagrants, gang members and other
criminals and are prime locations to conduct illegal criminal activities; and
WHEREAS, vacant buildings are extremely vulnerable to being set on fire
by transients and others using the property without authorization; and
WHEREAS, vacant buildings that are not maintained or secured pose
serious threats to the public's health and safety and therefore are declared to be
public nuisances; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of owners and also of all other persons
holding equitable title or any other interest in property to prevent such property
from becoming a burden to the neighborhood and community and a threat to the
public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds the registration of vacant and
abandoned property is appropriate to ensure compliance with the City Baldwin
Park property maintenance requirement and standards; and
WHEREAS, State law explicitly permits cities to enact vacant and
abandoned property registration requirement and allows penalties for failure to
register; and
WHEREAS, the City has substantial interest in implementing a registration
process for vacant and abandoned property to protect residential neighborhood
from becoming blighted through the lack of adequate maintenance and security;
and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council in enacting this resolution to
ensure compliance with the property maintenance standards of the City by
having a process in place enabling communication with the property owners of
vacant and abandoned property; and
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WHEREAS, Chapter 150.029 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code (BPMC)
entitled "Vacant and Abandoned Property Registration" has been effective since
May 15, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Section 150.029.110 of the BPMC authorizes the City Council
to adopt fees for the implementation of the vacant and abandoned property
registration provisions of the BPMC.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park does
hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Resolution 2009-007 is hereby rescinded.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 150.029 of the BPMC, the fee of Four
Hundred Seventy Dollars ($470.00) is hereby established for the registration of
each vacant and abandoned property in the City of Baldwin Park for the costs
associated with the administration, monitoring and enforcement of a program to
register all vacant and abandoned properties in the City of Baldwin Park. Those
costs are set forth in the staff report that was provided to the City Council at the
meeting at which this Resolution was adopted.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon
adoption.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution
and shall cause a copy of the same to be published or posted in a manner
prescribed by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 21th day of August 2013.
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ATTEST:
ALEJANDRA ILA, CIT LERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, ALEJANDRA AVILA, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do herby
certify that the foregoing Resolution 2013-031 was adopted by the City Council at
a regular meeting held on August 21, 2013 by the following vote:
Marlen Garcia, Mayor Manuel Lozano,
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ricardo Pacheco, Susan Rubio
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Monica Garcia
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ALEJA DeA A ILA, CI CLERK