HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/5/2001 - STAFF REPORTS (17) Date: September 5, 2001
To: City Council
From: Director of Planning and Building
RE: Abatement of Nuisances, 444 W. Palm Vista Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council declare the buildings at 444 W. Palm Vista
Drive substandard and in violation of Chapter 10 of the Uniform Housing Code,
Chapter 3 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Section
29 of the Uniform Building Code, Section 93.19.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning
Ordinance, and Palm Springs Municipal Code Sections 11.72.080, 11.72.090,
11.72,100, 11.72.160,and 11.72.170 and that the City Council declare that the public
nuisances created thereby are subject to abatement;and that the City Council order
the owner repair or demolish the buildings in a timely manner; and that the City
Council authorize demolition of the buildings should the ownerfail to abate the public
nuisances.
BACKGROUND:
The property is described as follows: Lot 184,MB 024/053 of Desert Highland
Estates, in the City of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, State of California, as per
map recorded in book 24, page 53 of maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of
said County.
The building on the property is currently abandoned. Staff received complaints
regarding 444 W. Palm Vista Drive starting in October 1997. Staff responded by
issuing numerous Notice of Code Violations to Willie Holland the owner of the
property.Violations included property maintenance,substandard living conditions,
hazardous electrical,and unsanitary conditions. Due to the repeated numberof code
violations reported on the property and the unwillingness of the ownerto correct the
problems, on September30, 1998 a Notice of Building Code Violation was recorded
against the property with the County Recorder. Two additional Notice of Code
Violations were issued to Willie Holland prior to the issuance of a Notice and Order
concerning a substandard building,one on April 9, 1999 and the second on February
23, 2000 for the same type of code violations.
On August 1,2000,with the consent of the tenant living in the residence,Community
Preservation staff reinspected the property to compile the required information
needed before a Notice and Ordercould be issued.Afterthe tenant had moved out,
and because the propertywas in such disrepair,on August 18,2000 the City had the
gas and electrical utilities disconnected. On October 10,2000 the Notice and Order
concerning a substandard building was issued to Willie Holland the owner of the
property. The Notice was recorded on October 12, 2000. During this time staff
continued to receive calls regarding the condition of the propertyfrom neighbors and
the City's Police and Fire Departments.
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In accordance to the Uniform Housing Code and the Code for Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings, the property has been determined to be substandard. The
violations that exist on the property include, unsafe structural members, lack of
heating, hazardous and exposed electrical and mechanical equipment, lack of hot
and cold water, holes in the walls and flooring, insects and vermin, water leakage,
water damage to the roofs, walls and floors, lack of ventilation and lighting, lack of
fire prevention,lack of appropriate road surfaces,striping, parking and lighting,lack
of propertrash enclosures,unsafe gas hook-ups,inoperative plumbing,and general
dilapidation and non-existent property maintenance to the structures and grounds.
On March 13, 2001 the Director of Planning and Building presented a community
preservation update to the residents of the neighborhood at the Desert Highland
Gateway Association monthly meeting. The focus of the presentation was the
condition of this property and two others which are in a state of disrepair, the
abatement and demolition process and to inquire as to whether or not the
community supported the City's Community Preservation efforts within its
neighborhood. During the meeting, the owner Willie Holland, stated that he was
going to rehabilitate the property.Since the meeting,the ownerhas made no attempt
to correct any of the violations noted in the Notice issued. And staff continues to
receive complaints on the condition of the property.
The 45 day compliance period for the Notice and Order had expired and all parties
of past and present owners were properly notified of its requirements and expiration
date.The Notice was also recorded with the County Recorder. On July 26,2001 the
Notice to Abate Nuisance hearing was set and notification was done by a posting of
the property and sending it both certified and regular mail. The hearing Notice was
recorded with the County Recorder.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Persons responsible for the abatement of a nuisance include every person who,
either by his affirmative acts of by his omission to diligently, carefully and prudently
conduct his affairs or manage his property, creates or causes the nuisance or
suffers or permits the nuisance to exist; every person who has the right to possess,
use and enjoy, or to receive all or part of the issues, profits and benefits of the
property or thing which is the nuisance; and every person who owns an estate or
interest in the real property upon which the nuisance is created or is maintained or
upon which it is suffered to exist.
Pursuant to Health&Safety Code Section 17980(b),the responsible persons(s)has
the option of either making the necessary repairs to the building or demolishing the
building. A choice must have been made within 30 days of the date of service of the
Notice&Order of October 10, 2000. The responsible parties did not respond to the
Notice & Order.
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Should the Council approve the abatement, the owners will have 30 days, until
October 5, 2001, to either bring the buildings up to current code standards or
demolish them. If the owners fail to respond, the City may proceed towards the
demolition of the buildings by order of the Court.
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DOUGLAS EVANS
Director of Planning and Building
APPROVED --r—`��
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Notice & Order (October 10,2000)
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NOTICE TO: Willie Holland('Property owner")
67720 Onflna
Cathedral City,CA 92234
Willie Holland
444 Palm Vista
Palm Springs,CA 92262
Willie Holland
83792 Hopi Avenue
Indio,CA 92203
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 444 W.Palm Vista
Palm Springs,CA 92262-1456
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 184 MB 024/053 Desert Highland Estates
In accordance with Chapter 10 of the Uniform Housing Code(the"Code")as adopted
and amended by the City of Palm Springs,Notice is hereby given that a SUBSTANDARD
BUILDING has been determined to exist on the property described herein,by reason of -•�i"t
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conditions found to render the building substandard under the provisions of Section 202 of said,t 5l,
Code. The conditions found to exist'are described as follows:; , F) '�'"
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UNIFORM HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS;
1. The electrical wiring in the bathroom was altered such that the active flow of electric
current affects the bathtub,in violation of sections 701,211001,5 of the Code,
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2. The area where the bathroom wall light has been covered with plaster is currently falling
out. The bathroom mirror is cracked,and the soap dish is secured in a sideways mannor.
The shower lacks a drain cover. The steps from the original main dwelling into the
Swage conversion are deteriorated, The foregoing conditions are In violation of section
1001.2 of the Code.
3. The electric socket of the living room ceiling light is falling with electric wires protruding
from the socket. The fixture hangs down at arms length presenting an electrical hazard to
anyone who could touch the wire. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections
701.2, 1001.2, 1001.5,and 1001.7 of the Code.
4. The light receptacle in the kitchen has burn marks indicating a hazardous electrical
condition.The electric receptacles in the south bedroom are uncovered and exposed. The
foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 7012,1001.2,and 1001.5 of the Code.
5. The windows on the west and north sides of the house are smaller than the window
opening thereby creating a large gap between the window sill and the framing structures.
A window is being held in by nails wedged into the gap,while two other windows have a
piece of lumber extending from the ground leaning against the glass to prevent the
window from falling. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 601.2, 1001.2,
1001.3,1001.8,and 1001.10 of the Code.
6. The lumber leaning against one window has broken the glass on which it originally was
placed,in violation of sections 100L2,1001.3,and 1001.11 of the Code.
7. The stucco around the windows on the west,and north of the structure is deteriorated and
broken,in violation of section 601.2, 1001.2, 1001.3,and 100 1.8 of the Code.
8. There is no temperature and pressure gauge on the water heater,in violation of sections
701.3, 1001.2, 1001.5,and 1001.6 of the Code.
9. The ceiling and wall above the shower in the bathroom have deteriorated,and the paint is
peeling away. Shower tiles are missing from the shower. The foregoing conditions are
in violation of sections 505.5,505,7,1001.2, 1001.10,and 1001.11 of the Code.
10.There is no hot water available in the shower due to the absence of a knob to turn the hot
water mixing valve. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 505.7,1001.2,
1001.6, 1001.7,and 1001.10 of the Code.
11.The front door casing is installed in a substandard manner,and the casing is deteriorated,
in violation of sections 1001.2, 1001.3,and 1001.8 of the Code.
12.The front step to the front door is deteriorated and in a substandard condition,in violation
of sections 1001.2,and 1001.3 of the Code.
13,The kitchen is located in the former garage. The garage and kitchen were modified
without obtaining the required approvals and permits. The work was done in a
substandard manner. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 301,303,
1001.2, 1001.3, 1001.5,1001.6, 1001.7, 1001.10, 1001.14 of the Code.
14.The doors which exit from the illegal addition in the former garage do not fit the door
frame. They are worn,the interior casing is missing,and the paint is peeling. The
foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 1001.2, 1001.3, 1001,10,and 1001.12 of
the Code.
15.The kitchen walls consists of various types and sizes of wallboard and paneling,in
violation of sections 1001.2,and 10I01.10 of the Code.
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16,There are large holes,voids and cracks throughout the entire kitchen,and the wallboard
has been removed in places. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 1001.2,
and 1001,10 of the Code.
17.The ceiling and floor molding of the kitchen is loose and was built in a substandard and
unworkmanlike manner,in violation of sections 1001.2, 1001.3,and 1001,10 of the
Code.
19,There it fire damage to the east wall of the kitohen whioh has not beets repaired, The
damage has been boarded over with paneling of assorted sizes and shapes. The foregoing
conditions are in violation of sections 1001.2, 1001,10,and 100 1.11 of the Code.
19,The structure is inhabited by cockroaches,in violation of section 10012,and 1001,11 of
the Code,
20.The kitchen cabinets are deteriorating and in a substandard condition. Some of the
cabinets are missing doors,knobs,and drawers. Other cabinet drawers are rotting away.
The cabinet top has been soaked and stained. The kitchen light fixture is greasy. The
foregoing conditions are.in violation of section 1001.2,and 1001,10 of the Code.
21.The vent above the stove is non-operational as it has been partially removed thereby
leaving a large hole In the ceiling. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections
701,3,100L2,and 1001.7 of the Code,
22.The east bedroom has been added onto the structure without obtaining the appropriate
approvals and permits. The bedroom was constructed in a substandard and
unworkmanlike manner. The electrical wiring for the kitchen and east bedroom has been
piggy-backed from the original house. The foregoing conditions are in violation of
sections 301,303,701.2, 1001.3, 1001.5, 1001.7, 1001.10,and 100 1.14 of the Code.
23.There is no header to the doorway that leads from the kitchen to the master bedroom,in
violation of sections 1001.3,and 1001.10 of the Code.
24.The door that leads to the exterior of structure has been built in a substandard and
unworkmanlike manner, The door does not fit in the doorway,and is deteriorating. The
casing is deteriorating on the interior and exterior. The foregoing conditions are in
violation of sections 1001.3, 100 1.10 of the Code.
25.There is water damage in the northwest bedroom,in violation of sections 601.2,1001.2
and 1001.8 of the Code.
26.The northwest bedroom door is too small for the frame and has been removed and is
currently sitting in the hallway. The foregoing conditions are in violation of section
1001.2,and 1001.10 of the Code.
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N T nails extending from the doorway,creating a health and safety hazard. The foregoing
conditions are in violation of sections 1001.2,and 1001.10 of the Code.
28.The stucco on the rear and front of the house is deteriorating. There are large holes and
cracks in the exterior of the stucco. The holes in the stucco are visible from the public
right-of-way and from neighboring properties. The foregoing conditions are in violation
of sections 1001.4, 1001,.8 and 1001.11 of the Code.
29.The landscape is in need of maintenance as there is a substantial amount of weeds on the
C premises. There is no lawn. The facade in the rear yard is falling. The rear yard is filled
with dead vegetation,debris,and junk. These conditions are in view from the public
.— right-of-way and from neighboring properties. The foregoing conditions are in violation
of sections 1001.4 and 1001.11 of the Code.
30.The concrete steps in the rear yard lead to a window. The front step to the living room is
deteriorating. These conditions are in view from the public right-of-way and from
neighboring properties. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 1001.3,
— 1001.4,and 1001.11 of the Code.
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31.The sewage clean out in the rear of the premises is open and exposed, The foregoing
conditions are in violation of sections 1001.2,and 1001.11 of the Code.
32.There are evaporative coolers on the roof of the house. These were installed without the
required approvals and permits. The evaporative coolers are in view from the public
right-of-way and from neighboring properties, The foregoing conditions are in violation
of sections 501,303, 1001.4,and 1001.7 of the Code,
33.There is junk nailed to the roof, The driveway is deteriorating causing erosion of the land
around and below it. These conditions are in view from the public right-of-way and from
neighboring properties, The foregoing conditions we in violation of sections 1001.4 and
1001,11 of the Code,
UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS(UCADB)
VIOLATIONS!
34.The electrical wiring in the bathroom was altered such that the active flow of electric
current affects the bathtub,in violation of sections 302,17,302.9,and 302,13 of the
UCADB.
35.The electric socket of the living room ceiling light is falling with electric wires protruding
from the socket. The fixture hangs down at arms length presenting an electrical hazard to
anyone who could touch the wire. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections
302.17,and 302.13 of the UCADB.
36.There is no temperature and pressure gauge on the water heater,in violation of section
302.13 of the Code.
37.The windows on the west and north sides of the house are smaller than the window
opening creating a large gap between the window sill and the framing structures. A
window is being held in by nails wedged into the gap,while two other windows have a
piece of lumber extending from the ground leaning against the glass to prevent the
window from falling. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 302.5,302.6,
302.7,302.8,302.9,302.13,and 302.17 of the UCADB.
38.The east bedroom has been added onto the structure without obtaining the appropriate
approvals and permits. The bedroom was constructed in a substandard and
unworkmanlike manner. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 302.13,
302.17,302.8 of the UCADB.
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS:
39.There is no hot water available in the shower due to the absence of a knob to turn the hot
water mixing valve. The foregoing conditions are in violation of section 29 of the
Uniform Building Code.
The Subject Property is also in violation of Palm Springs Municipal Code section 11.72.160—
Deterioration and Defective Structures,and Section 11.72.170 Property Maintenance(a copy of
which is attached for your reference). Specifically:
40.There is substantial damage to the stucco of the exterior of the building,there is
N" substantial deterioration to the window and door casings. The landscaping of the
premises is filled with weeds,dead vegetation,junk and debris. The driveway is
deteriorating and in need of repair. These conditions are viewable from the public right-
of-way and from the site of the neighboring properties.
The Subject Property is also in violation of Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance Section 93.19.00
Property Maintenance Standards(a copy of which is attached for your reference). Specifically:
41.There is substantial damage to the stucco of the exterior of the building,there is
C substantial deterioration to the window and door casings. The landscaping of the
premises is filled with weeds,dead vegetation,junk and debris. The driveway is
deteriorating and in need of repair. These conditions are viewable from the public right-
of-way and from the site of the neighboring properties. I
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The ggbjeot Property is also in violation of section 11.72.080 of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code which states that any violation of the Palm Springs ZAMing Ordinance is a public nulsanae,
The Subject Property is also in violation of section 11.72.100 of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code which states any violation of the Uniform Housing Code as amended is a public nuisance.
The Subject Property is also in violation of section 11,72.090 of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code which states any violation of the Palm Springs Building Code(Title 8 of this code)as
amended is a public nuisance.
Persons responsible for the abatement of a nuisance include every person who,either by his
affirmative acts or by his omission to diligently,carefully and prudently conduct his affairs or
manage his property,creates or causes the nuisance or suffers or permits the nuisance to exist;
every person who has the right to possess,use and enjoy or to receive all or part of the issues,
profits and benefits of the property or thing which is the nuisance;and every person Who owns
an estate or interest in the real property upon which the nuisance is created or is maintained or
upon which it is suffered to exist.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17980(b)you have the option of either making the
necessary repairs to the building or demolishing the building. You must make your choice
within thirty(30)days from the date of service of this Notice and Order upon you. In the event
you choose to repair the building,you must present a reasonable and feasible schedule for repair
of the defects within the aforementioned thirty(30)day period. If you do not make a timely
choice of repair or demolition,fail to perform the repair work as scheduled and agreed,or select
an option which cannot be completed within a reasonable period of time,as detemtined by the
City,demolition proceedings may be initiated by the City. If you fail and/or refuse to comply
with this Notice and Order within fifteen(15)days of the expiration of the above-referenced
thirty(30)day period,the City may proceed with the demolition of the building on the Subject
Property. If you and/or the other responsible parties fail and/or refuse to comply with this Notice
and Order as set forth above,the City may proceed with the demolition of the building on the
Subject Property.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS REQUIRED
A. Submit plans,including all details of construction and correction,to the
Building Division to bring all portions of the structure into compliance
with the code requirements. The plans should include,but not be limited
to details of construction and correction of the illegal garage conversion.
B. Begin making all corrective actions required as detailed in the plans
submitted to the Building Division which addresses the restoration and
rehabilitation of the structural,mechanical,electrical,and plumbing
systems of the exterior and interior of the dwelling.
C. Remove all trash,junk,debris,dead vegetation,from the Subject Property,
and begin making all corrective actions required to restore the landscaping
on and around the dwelling.
D. Ensure all required inspections axe completed.
E. Except for clean up work,no corrective actions are to commence prior to
obtaining all required permits and inspections as required by the Building
Deparpnent.
You and any other responsible parties will be subject to liability for payment of all costs which
the City incurs to initiate abatement procedures and to abate the nuisance,including but not
limited to all costs of inspection,investigations,assessment,repair,mitigation remediation,
removal,rehabilitation,security,storage,traffic control law enforcement protection and other
consequential direct and indirect costs relating to such abatement,including administrative and
legal fees and costs.
Current fees for City costs are as follows:
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RIGHT OF APPEAL; Any person having record title or legal interest in the building may
appeal from the Notice and Order or any action of the Building Official or designee to the
Board of Appeals,provided the appeal is made in writing and in the form required by
Section 1201.1 of the Uniform Housing Code and filed with the Building Official within
thirty(30)days from the data of service of such Notice and Order,provided,however,that
If the building or structure Is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the
life,limb,property or safety of the public or adjacent property(s)and is ordered vacated
and to,posted,such appeal shall be fled within 10 days from the date of service of the
Notice and Order upon you. Failure to appeal will constitute a wavier of all rights to an
administrative hearing and determination of the matter. Where appropriate,ae
determined by the City,the City may conduct norther proceedings In accordance with
Chapters 11.72 and 2.60 of the palm Springs Municipal Code.
Processing of the appeal shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Uniform
Housing Code. A complete text of said code is attached as Exhibit"A"hereto. Please direct
your appeal to: Board of Appeals,City of Palm Springs Building Division,P.O.Box 2743,Palm
Springs,CA 92263(760)323-8242.
Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 17274 and 24436.5,a tax deduction may not be
allowed for interest,taxes,depreciation,or amortization paid or incurred on the Subject Property
in the taxable years of 1997 or 1998.
If you would like to make arrangements for an acceptable schedule of repairs,please contact
Rebecca Clark at(760)322-8364 x8764 within the above-referenced time period.
DATED this�e-day of ,2000.
Rebecca Clark
Community Preservation Officer
City of Pal Springs
Douglas Evan
Director of Planning and Building
City of Palm Springs
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1997 UniftLo Houiing Code
Chapter 12-Appeal
Section 1201 General
1201,1 Perm of Appeal. Any person entitled to service,under Section 1101.3 may
appeal from any notice and order or any action of the building official under this code by filing at
the office of the building official a written appeal containing:
1. A heading in the words: "Before the board of appeals of the.....,,.of........"
2, A caption reading: "Appeals of.......:',giving the names of all appellants
participating in the appeal.
3. A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the
building or the land involved in the notice and order.
4. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of that specific order or action
protested,together with any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the
appellant.
5. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the relief sought and the
reasons why it is claimed the protested order or action should be reversed,modified or
otherwise set aside.
6. The signatures of all parties named as appellants and their official mailing addresses.
7. The verification(by declaration under penalty of perjury)of at least one appellant as
to the truth of the matters stated in appeal.
The appeal shall be filed within 30 days from the date of the service of such order or
action of the building official,provided,however,that if the building or structure is in such
condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life,limb,property or safety of the public
or adjacent property and is ordered vacated and is posted in accordance with Section 1 t04,such
appeal shall be filed within 10 days from the date of the service of the notice and order of the
building official.
1201.2 Processing of Appeal. Upon receipt of any appeal filed pursuant to this section,
the building official shall present it at the next regular or special meeting of the board of appeals.
1201.3 Scheduling and Noticing Appeal for Hearing. As soon as practicable after
receiving the written appeal,the housing advisory and appeals board shall fix a date,time and
place for the hearing of the appeal by the board, Such date shall be not less than 10 days nor
more than 60 days from the date of the appeal was filed with the building official. Written notice
of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing
to each appellant by the secretary of the board either by causing a copy of such notice to be
delivered to the appellant personally or by mailing a copy thereof,postage prepaid,addressed to
the appellant at the address shown on the appeal.
Section 1202-Effect of Failure to Appeal
Failure of any person to file an appeal in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1101
and 1201 shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing and adjudication of
the Notice and Order or to any portion thereof.
Section 1203-Scope of Hearing on Appeal
Only those matters or issues specifically raised by the appellant shall be considered in the
hearing of the appeal.
Section 1204-Staying of Order of Appeal
Except for vacation orders made pursuant to Section 1104,enforcement of any notice and I I
order of the building official issued under this code shall be stayed during the pendency of an '
appeal therefrom that is properly and timely filled. I
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DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Dirk Voss, declare:
1) The facts set forth below are known personally to me and called upon could and would testify
thereto.
2) I am employed bythe City ofPalm Springs as a CoiTununityPreservation Coordinator.One of my
job duties is to cause the posting ofallotice to Abate Nuisance concerning a substandard building
declaring a building and property a public nuisance on behalf of the City of Palm Springs.The
public hearing is set for September 5, 2001.
3) On July 233,200 1, a copy of the Notice to Abate Nuisance dated July 23, 2001 for the property
located at 444 Palm Vista,Palm Springs,California was posted conspicuously on the property.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Executed this 23 day of July, 2001, at Palm Springs, California.
Dirk Voss
Community Preservation Coordinator
City of Palm Springs
DECLARATION OF MAILING
I, Dirk Voss, declare:
1) The facts below are known personally to me and if called upon to testify, I could and would
competently testify thereto.
2) I am employed by the City of Palm Springs as the Community Preservation Coordinator.
3) OnJuly23,2001 and August 22,2001, I caused acopyofalloticetoAbateNuisancedeclaring
the property and buildings at 444 Pal n Vista,Palm Springs,Ca. a public Nuisance dated July 23,
2001 and August 22,2001,to be mailed by certified mail,return receipt requested to the owner(s)
ofrecord as listed on the latest tax roll and all parties holding a beneficial interest in the property
located at 444 Palm Vista. The public hearing will be on September 5, 2001.
Mailing listed as follows:
Willie Holland Willie Holland Valley Creditors Service
67720 Ontina 83792 Hopi Avenue c/o Criag Zundel
Cathedral City, Ca. 92234 Indio, Ca. 92203 74399 Hwy 111, Suite M
Palm Desert, Ca. 92260
Riverside Co. Probation Dept
Revenue & Recovery Unit
P.O. Box 833
Riverside, Ca.. 92502
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Executed this 23 day of August, 2001 at Palm Springs, California.
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Community Preservation Coordinator
City of Palm Springs
Willie Holland Riverside County Probation Department
67720 Ontina Revenue and Recovery Unit
Cathedral City, Ca, 92234 P.O. Box 833
Riverside, Ca. 92502
Willie Holland Valley Creditors Service
83792 Hopi Avenue c/o Craig Zundel
Indio, Ca. 92203 74399 Highway 111, Ste M
Palm Desert, Ca. 92260
NOTICE TO ABATE NUISANCE
The owner of the building situated at 444 Palm vista , Palm Springs, California is hereby notified
to appear before the City Council for the City of Palm Springs, governing board of the Planning and
Building Department for the City of Palm Springs, at its meeting to be held September 5, 2001, at
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California in the Council Chambers at the hour of
7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as he/she may be heard, and show cause, if any he/she has, why said
building should not be condemned as a public nuisance and said nuisance be abated by reconstructing
or properly repairing said building or by razing or removing same.
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Planning and Building Department
City of Palm Springs
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Dirk Voss
Community Preservation Coordinator
Willie Holland
67720 Ontina
Cathedral City, Ca 92234
53792 Hopi Avenue
Indio, Ca, 92203
NOTICE TO ABATE NUISANCE
The owner of the building situated at 444 Palm Vista , Palm Springs, California is hereby notified
to appear before the City Council for the City of Palm Springs, governing board of the Planning and
Building Department for the City of Palm Springs, at its meeting to be held September 5, 2001, at
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California in the Council Chambers at the hour of
7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as he/she may be heard, and show cause, if any he/she has, why said
building should not be condemned as a public nuisance and said nuisance be abated by reconstructing
or properly repairing said building or by razing or removing same.
Dated: - v3- oI
Planting and Building Department
City of Palm Springs
Dirk Voss
Community Preservation Coordinator
RESOLUTION NO.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA,FINDING AND DECLARINGTHE BUILDING
AT 444 WEST PALM VISTA DRIVE, PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND
ORDERING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF
WHEREAS, that certain real property known as 444 West Palm Vista Drive and more
particularly described as Lot 184 of Desert Highlands Estates, as shown by map on file in
book 24, pages 53 and 54 of maps, records of Riverside County, California, Assessor's
Parcel Number 669-383-022-1 in the City of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, State of
California (the "Subject Property"), contains a vacant single-family dwelling; and
WHEREAS,on or about January 8, 1998,after the City received numerous reports of Code
violations on the Subject Property since October 1997 and the unwillingness of the property
owner,Willie Holland("Property Owner")to correct such violations,the City issued a Notice
of Violation of Palm Springs Building Code to the Property Owner, which Notice was
recorded with the Riverside County Recorder's Office, advising of City Code violations
found on the Subject Property; and
WHEREAS, on or about August 1, 2000, after receiving multiple complaints about the
Subject Property and after obtaining consent from the then current tenant of the Subject
Property, the City inspected the Subject Property for Code violations constituting public
nuisances; and
WHEREAS, specific violations found on the Subject Property during the August 1, 2000,
inspection included,but are not limited to,several deficiencies in the mechanical,electrical,
structural and plumbing systems of the building,faulty electrical wiring such that there was
an active flow of electric current where a bathtub exists, exposed electrical wiring,windows
which were smaller than their casing and held in by nails wedged in the gaps, kitchen
improvements constructed in the former garage of the building without permits, an
infestation of cockroaches, and several walls of faulty construction; and
WHEREAS, on or about August 1, 2000, after the inspection of the Subject Property, the
City issued a Notice of Violation to the current property owner, Willie Holland ("Property
Owner"), requesting that the Subject Property be brought into compliance with the Uniform
Housing Code and Uniform Building Code; and
WHEREAS,on or about August4,2000,the City received a letterfrom the Property Owner
requesting additional information about the Notice of Violation dated August 1, 2000; and
WHEREAS, on or about August 8, 2000, after receiving the Property Owner's request for
additional information about the Code violations,the City issued another Notice of Violation
to the Property Owner identifying, in detail, the Code violations found on the Subject
Property, including violations of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Housing Code, Palm
Springs Zoning Ordinance, and Palm Springs Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, on or about August 8, 2000, in response to the Property Owners letter of
August 4, 2000, the City sent a letter to the Property Owner informing him of a reported
incident of electric shock and of hazardous electrical wiring found on the Subject Property;
and
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WHEREAS, on or about August 18, 2000, after the tenant of the Subject Property had
moved out and after a subsequent inspection of the Subject Property by City Code
Enforcement Officers, the City sent a letter to the Property Owner informing him that the
utilities of the Subject Property had been disconnected due to the hazardous conditions
created by the gas and electrical systems of the Subject Property; and
WHEREAS, on or about October 11, 2000, after numerous complaints about the Subject
Property from neighbors and the City's Police and Fire Department, and after the City
reinspected the Subject Property and confirmed that no improvements had been made,the
City issued a Notice and Order Concerning a Substandard Building to the Property Owner,
which Notice was recorded with the Riverside County Recorder's Office on or about October
12, 2000, advising that a dangerous condition was determined to exist on the Subject
Property, addressing the continued presence of public nuisances, and advising of the
required corrective actions; and
WHEREAS, on or about March 13, 2001, at the monthly meeting of the Desert Highland
Gateway Association, the City's Director of Planning and Building made a presentation to
community members residing in the area of the Subject Property to discuss the conditions
of three properties in a state of disrepair, including the Subject Property,the abatement and
demolition process, and to ascertain the community's support for the City's Community
Preservation efforts within the neighborhood. The Property Owner attended the meeting
and stated that he was going to rehabilitate the Subject Property. However, to date, the
Property Owner has made no attempts to correct any Code violations; and
WHEREAS, the substandard, dangerous and uninhabitable conditions have been left
unrepaired and uncorrected for greater than one year despite repeated notices to the
Property Owner, which Notices the City recorded against the Subject Property with the
Riverside County Recorder's Office and sent directly to the Property Owner; and
WHEREAS, the substandard, dangerous and uninhabitable conditions make the building
at 444 West Palm Vista Drive, Palm Springs, California, a public nuisance as defined by
Health and Safety Code section 17920, Uniform Housing Code section 202, and Palm
Springs Municipal Code sections 11.72.090 and 11.72.160; and
WHEREAS, as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 25, section 60, and Health
and Safety Code section 17980(b), the City mailed written notice of the dangerous
conditions to the Property Owner of 444 West Palm Vista Drive, Palm Springs, California,
by certified mail, return receipt requested, on or about October 11, 2000; and
WHEREAS, as required by California Code of Regulations,Title 25,section 60, and Health
and Safety Code section 17980(b), written notice of a public hearing as to why the building
should not be condemned as a public nuisance and ordered to be abated by reconstructing,
repairing or removing the building was posted on the Subject Property and mailed to the
Property Owner of 444 West Palm Vista Drive, Palm Springs, California, by certified mail,
return receipt requested, on or about July 23, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Property Owner, mortgagees and trust deed beneficiaries have not made
the required repairs to the building on the Subject Property, which remains in a
substandard, dangerous and uninhabitable condition; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the City Council on September 5, 2001, and
all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard regarding the declaration of the
building at 444 West Palm Vista Drive, Palm Springs, California, as a public nuisance.
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NOW THEREFORE, based upon the written documents and oral testimony presented at
the hearing, the City Council of the City of Palm Springs resolves as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and the City Council so finds and
determines.
Section 2. The City Council finds and declares the following conditions exist at 444
West Palm Vista Drive, Palm Springs, California:
1. The electrical wiring in the bathroom of the building was altered such that there is
an active flow of electric current where a bathtub exists in violation of sections 701.2
and 1001.5 of the Uniform Housing Code (the "Code"), and sections 302.9, 302.13
and 302.17 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
2. The electric socket in the living room ceiling of the building is falling with electrical
wires protruding from the socket, and the fixture hangs down at arms length,
presenting an electrical hazard to anyone who could touch the wire in violation of
sections 701.2, 1001.2, 1001.5 and 1001.7 of the Code, and sections 302.13 and
302.17 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
3. Kitchen improvements exist in the former garage of the Subject Property. The
garage and kitchen were modified without required approvals and permits, and the
work was completed in a substandard manner in violation of sections 301, 303,
1001.2, 1001.3, 1001.5, 1001.6, 1001.7, 1001.10 and 1001.14 of the Code.
4. The doors which exit from the illegal addition in the former garage do not fit the door
frame. They are worn, the interior casing is missing, and the paint is peeling in
violation of sections 1001.2, 1001.3, 1001.10 and 1001.12 of the Code.
5. The kitchen walls consist of various types and sizes of wallboard and paneling in
violation of sections 1001.2 and 1001.10 of the Code.
6. There are large holes, voids and cracks throughout the entire kitchen, and the
wallboard has been removed in places in violation of section 1001.2 and 1001.10
of the Code.
7. The ceiling and floor molding of the kitchen is loose and was built in a substandard
and unworkmanlike manner in violation of sections 1001.2, 1001.3 and 1001.10 of
the Code.
8. There is fire damage to the east wall of the kitchen that has not been repaired, and
the damage has been boarded over with paneling of assorted sizes and shapes in
violation of sections 1001.2, 1001.10 and 1001.11 of the Code.
9. The vent above the kitchen stove is non-operational, as it has been partially
removed, thereby leaving a large hole in the ceiling in violation of sections 701.3,
1001.2 and 1001.7 of the Code.
10. The windows on the west and north sides of the building are smaller than the
window openings, thereby creating a gap between the windowsills and the framing
structures. One window is being held in by nails wedged into the gap, while two
other windows have a piece of lumber extending from the ground leaning against
the glass to prevent the window from falling. The foregoing conditions are in
violation of sections 601.2, 1001.2, 1001.3, 1001.8 and 1001.10 of the Code, and
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sections 302.5, 302.6, 302.7, 302.8, 302.9, 302.13 and 302.17 of the Uniform Code
for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
11. The glass in one window of the building has been broken by lumber leaning against
it in violation of sections 1001.2, 1001.3 and 1001.11 of the Code.
12, The stucco around the windows on the west and north sides of the building is
deteriorated and broken in violation of sections 601.2, 1001.2, 1001.3 and 1001.8
of the Code.
13. The east bedroom was added onto the building without obtaining the required
approvals and permits, and was constructed in a substandard and unworkmanlike
manner. The electrical wiring for the kitchen and the east bedroom has been piggy-
backed from the original house. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections
301, 303, 701.2, 1001.3, 1001.5, 1001.7, 1001.10 and 1001.14 of the Code, and
sections 302.8 and 302.17 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings.
14. There is no header to the doorway that leads from the kitchen to the master
bedroom in violation of sections 1001.3 and 1001.10 of the Code.
15. The door that leads to the exterior of the structure was built in a substandard and
unworkmanlike manner. The door does not fit in the doorway and is deteriorating.
The casing is deteriorating on the interior and exterior. The foregoing conditions are
in violation of sections 1001.3 and 1001.10 of the Code.
16. There is water damage in the northwest bedroom in violation of sections 601.2,
1001.2 and 1001.8 of the Code.
17. The northwest bedroom door is too small for the frame and has been removed and
is currently sitting in the hallway in violation of sections 1001.2 and 1001.10 of the
Code.
18. The door casing leading from the hallway into the northwest bedroom has hinges
and nails extending from the doorway, creating a health and safety hazard, in
violation of sections 1001.2 and 1001.10 of the Code.
19. The stucco on the rear and front of the building is deteriorating. There are large
holes and cracks in the exterior of the stucco. The holes in the stucco are visible
from the public right-of-way and from neighboring properties. The foregoing
conditions are in violation of sections 1001.4, 1001.8 and 1001.11 of the Code.
20. There is no temperature and pressure gauge on the water heater in violation of
sections 701.2, 1001.2, 1001.5 and 1001.6 of the Code.
21. The ceiling and wall above the shower in the bathroom have deteriorated, the paint
is peeling away, and shower tiles are missing in violation of sections 505.5, 505.7,
1001.2, 1001.10 and 1001.11 of the Code.
22. The casing of the front door has been installed in a substandard manner and is
deteriorated in violation of sections 1001.2, 1001.3 and 1001.8 of the Code.
23. There is no hot water available in the shower due to the absence of a knob to turn
the hot water mixing valve in violation of sections 505.7, 1001.2, 1001.6, 1001.7 and
1001.10 of the Code.
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24. There are cockroaches throughout the building in violation of sections 1001.2 and
1001.11 of the Code.
25. The front step to the front door and the steps leading from the building to the garage
conversion are deteriorated and substandard in violation of sections 1001.2 and
1001.3 of the Code.
26. The concrete steps in the rear of the building lead to a window. The front step to the
living room is deteriorating. These conditions are in view from the public right-of-
way and from neighboring properties. The foregoing conditions are in violation of
sections 1001.3, 1001.4 and 1001.11 of the Code.
27. The landscape is in need of maintenance as there is a substantial amount of weeds
on the premises. There is no lawn. The fagade in the rear yard is falling. The rear
yard is filled with dead vegetation, debris and junk. These conditions are in view
from the public right-of-way and from neighboring properties. The foregoing
conditions are in violation of sections 1001.4 and 1001.11 of the Code.
28. The sewage clean out in the rear of the building is open and exposed in violation of
sections 1001.2 and 1001.11 of the Code.
29. There are evaporative coolers on the roof of the house. These were installed
without the required approvals and permits. The evaporative coolers are in view
from the public right-of-way and from neighboring properties. The foregoing
conditions are in violation of sections 301, 303, 1001.4 and 1001.7 of the Code.
30. There is junk nailed to the roof of the building. The driveway is deteriorating,
causing erosion of the land around and below it. These conditions are in view from
the public right-of-way and from neighboring properties. The foregoing conditions
are in violation of sections 1001.4 and 1001.11 of the Code.
31. There is substantial damage to the stucco of the exterior of the building, and there
is substantial deterioration of the windows, door casings and driveway. The
landscaping of the property is filled with weeds, dead vegetation, junk and debris.
All of these conditions are viewable from the public right-of-way and from
neighboring properties, and constitute a violation of sections 11.72.170 of the Palm
Springs Municipal Code, and section 93.19.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning
Ordinance.
Section 3. The City Council finds and declares that the defects described herein have
created structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing hazards, conditions
of inadequate sanitation,faulty weather protection, and an accumulation of
debris to an extent that would endanger the health, safety and welfare of
occupants and the public. Because of these conditions, the City Council
finds and declares the building at 444 West Palm Vista Drive, Palm Springs,
California, to be substandard, dangerous and in violation of Health and
Safety Code section 17920.3, and Chapter 2, section 202, of the Uniform
Housing Code, adopted by reference into the Palm Springs Municipal Code
section 8.04.035.
Section 4. The City Council finds and declares that, because of the substandard,
dangerous and uninhabitable conditions created by the structural,
mechanical, electrical and plumbing hazards, conditions of inadequate
sanitation,faulty weather protection,and accumulation of debris,the building
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at444 West Palm Vista Drive , Palm Springs,California, is a public nuisance
as defined in Health and Safety Code section 17920, Uniform Housing Code
section 202, California Building Code section 102, and Palm Springs
Municipal Code sections 11.72.090, 11.72.100 and 11.72.160 as follows:
Anything which is injurious to health or is indecent or offensive to the senses
or an obstruction to the free use of property, so as to interfere with the
comfortable enjoyment of life or property, which affects the same time an
entire community or neighborhood. (California Civil Code sections 3479 and
3480, incorporated by reference into Health and Safety Code section
17920.)
Buildings or portions thereof that are determined to be substandard as
defined in this code are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be
abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal. (Uniform Housing
Code Chapter 2, section 202, incorporated by reference into Palm Springs
Municipal Code section 8.04.035.)
All such unsafe buildings, structures or appendages are hereby declared to
be public nuisances. (California Building Code section 102, incorporated by
reference into Palm Springs Municipal Code section 8.04.010.)
Any violation of the Palm Springs Building Code as amended is a public
nuisance. (Palm Springs Municipal Code section 11.72.090.) The California
Building Code is referred to and cited as the Palm Springs Building Code.
(Palm Springs Municipal Code section 8.04.005.)
Any violation of the Uniform Housing Code as amended is a public nuisance.
(Palm Springs Municipal Code section 11.72.100.)
Any structure within the city in a state of substantial deterioration, such as
peeling paint on a fagade, broken windows, roofs in disrepair, damaged
porches or broken steps or other such deterioration or disrepair not
otherwise constituting a violation and which is viewable from a public right-
of-way or viewable from the sites of neighboring properties, is a public
nuisance. (Palm Springs Municipal Code section 11.72.160.)
Section 5. Public nuisances created by substandard buildings are subject to abatement
under Health and Safety Code section 17980(b)and Palm Springs Municipal
Code Chapter 8.12.
Section 6. Health and Safety Code section 17980(b) requires that when a building is
found to be substandard, the enforcement agency shall commence with
proceedings to abate the violation by repair, rehabilitation, vacation or
demolition of the building. The owner shall have the choice of repairing or
demolishing the building, but the enforcement agency may require vacation
and demolition if the owner fails to make a timely choice.
Section 7. Uniform Housing Code section 202 states that when a building, or portion
thereof, is found to be substandard, the building, or portion thereof, shall be
abated by repair,rehabilitation,demolition or removal in accordance with the
procedures set forth in the Uniform Housing Code.
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Section 8. The City Council finds and declares that, as required by California Code of
Regulations, Title 25, section 54, and Health and Safety Code section
17980(b),written notice ofthe substandard conditions, an orderto abate the
nuisance,and a notice of public hearing thereof were provided to all owners,
mortgagees, and trust deed beneficiaries of 444 West Palm Vista Drive,
Palm Springs, California, but those owners, mortgagees, and trust deed
beneficiaries failed to respond or make the required repairs to the building,
which remain in a substandard condition.
Section 9. Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 25, section 62, and Palm
Springs Municipal Code section 11.72.200, the City Council directs the
owner of the building at 444 West Palm Vista Drive, Palm Springs,
California, to abate the nuisance within thirty (30) days after the date of
posting a notice on the property of the passage of this resolution by having
the building properly reconstructed or repaired, or by having the building
razed or removed.
Section 10. The City Council directs the Building Official and City Attorney to seek a
court order authorizing the demolition of the building, in accordance with
Health and Safety Code section 17982, if the nuisance is not abated within
thirty (30) days after a notice of the passage of this resolution is posted on
the property.
Section 11. In accordance with Palm Springs Municipal Code section 11.72.250 and
California Code of Regulations, Title 25, section 68, the City Council directs
City staff members to maintain an itemized account of all costs incurred by
the City in razing and removing the building, including all administrative and
legal fees and expenses. The City is further authorized to proceed pursuant
to Palm Springs Municipal Code section 11.72.265 and California Code of
Regulations, Title 25, section 70, to establish a lien against the property for
reimbursement of the City's reasonable abatement expenses. The owner
shall be served with a notice of the costs and shall have the opportunity,
pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code section 11.72.250 and California
Code of Regulations, Title 25, sections 68 and 70, to appear at a hearing
and object to the reasonableness of the costs.
ADOPTED this day of September, 2001.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
CITY CLERK CITY MANAGER
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: ' ' �,+�
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Willie Holland (0
67720 Ontina
Cathedral City, Ca. 92234
53792 Hopi Avenue
Indio, Ca. 92203
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NOTICE TO ABATE NUISANCE
The owner of the building situated at 444 Palm Vista. a, Palm Springs, California is hereby notified
to a pear before the City Council for the City of Palm Springs, governing board of the Planning and
Bui�ding Department for the City of Palm Springs, at its meeting to be held September 5, 2001, at
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California in the Council Chambers at the hour of
7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as he/she may be heard, and show cause, if any he/she has, why said
building should not be condemned as a public nuisance and said nuisance be abated by reconstructing
or properly repairing said building or by razing or removing same.
Dated:
Planning and Building Department
City of Palm Springs
Dirk Voss
Community Preservation Coordinator
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Richard K. Lashbrook Tom Ingrain
Agency Director Director
DATE: May 14, 2001
FROM: Building and Safety Records
RE: 444 Palm Vista & 63658 Palm Vista
APN# 669-383-022-1
To Whom It May Concern:
According to the information given above, we were unable to locate any permits. Our records go back to 1963.
Prior to that, the records were destroyed.
Sincerely,
TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY
RICHARD K. LASHBROOK, AGENCY DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY
Stephanie Tyner
Supervisor, Building and Safety Records
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Mr. Willie Holland.
67720 Ontina
Cathedral City, Ca 92234
RE: 444 Palm Vista, Palm Springs
` Dear Mr. Holland:
On Tuesday March 13, 2001, your pr9pady, and others, will be discussed at the Desert Highlal
Gateway Association Meeting. Doug Evans, the Director of Planning will be there to explain
the issues related to all properties that have been issued a Notice and Order for Substandard
Structures.
As you know on October loth„ 2000, the City of Palm Springs issued a Notice &Order
regarding your property at 444 Palm Vista. The 45 day compliance date has expired, and the
house has not been repaired. Mr. Evans will explain the next step in the process, which'"is to
send the file to the City Council for their review and possible demolition.
The Desert Highland Gateway Association is meeting at the James Jessie Unity Center this
Tuesday March 13, 2001. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call me at 322-
8364, Ext. 8764.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Clark
Community Preservation Officer
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City of Palm Springs
Department of Planning&Building
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August 18, 2000
Willie Holland
67720 Ontina
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Re: 444 W. Palm Vista, Palm Springs, CA
Dear Sir/Madam:
As.the.listed property owner of the above referenced property, this letter is to inform you that one of the
following actions is to be or has been taken on your property.
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❑ 1. Gas/electric service is q e disconnected by order of the Department of Building & Safety, City of
Palm Springs, for hazardous or illegal conditions on-site.
■ 2. Gas/electric services disconnected by order of the Department of Building& Safety, City of
Palm Springs, for hazardous or illegal conditions on-site.
■ 3. You have ten days from the date of this letter to have properly secured the required permits and to
have the hazardous or illegal conditions brought into a code-complying condition.
■- 4. Gas/electric service will not be restored until such time as the hazardous or illegal conditions are
corrected.
Please contact me at 760/323-8242, extension "O", for specific details.
Sine ly,
G ry Ford
Bui ding Inspec 'on Supervisor
GF:bo
Post Office Box 2743 0 Palm Springs, California 92263-2743
NOTICE
AND
ORDER
CONCERNING A
SUBSTANDARD BUILDING
Date of Issuance:
File No: C� 00/90 02
NOTICE TO: Willie Holland ('Property owner")
67720 Ontina
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Willie Holland
444 Palm Vista
Palm Springs, CA 92262
V/Willie Holland
83792 Hopi Avenue
Indio, CA 92203
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 444 W. Palm Vista
Palm Springs, CA 92262-1456
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 184 MB 024/053 Desert Highland Estates
In accordance with Chapter 10 of the Uniform Housing Code (the "Code") as adopted
and amended by the City of Palm Springs,Notice is hereby given that a SUBSTANDARD
BUILDING has been determined to exist on the property described herein,by reason of
conditions found to render the building substandard under the provisions of Section 202 of said
Code. The conditions found to exist are described as follows:
1997 Uniform Housing Code
Chapter 12 -Appeal
Section 1201 - General
1201.1 Form of Appeal. Any person entitled to service under Section 1101.3 may
appeal from any notice and order or any action of the building official under this code by filing at
the office of the building official a written appeal containing:
1. A heading in the words: 'Before the board of appeals of the ........ of........"
2. A caption reading: "Appeals of........", giving the names of all appellants
participating in the appeal.
3. A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the
building or the land involved in the notice and order.
4. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of that specific order or action
protested, together with any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the
appellant.
5. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the relief sought and the
reasons why it is claimed the protested order or action should be reversed, modified or
otherwise set aside.
6, The signatures of all parties named as appellants and their official mailing addresses.
7. The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of at least one appellant as
to the truth of the matters stated in appeal.
The appeal shall be filed within 30 days from the date of the service of such order or
action of the building official, provided, however, that if the building or structure is in such
condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb,property or safety of the public
or adjacent property and is ordered vacated and is posted in accordance with Section 1104, such
appeal shall be filed within 10 days from the date of the service of the notice and order of the
building official.
1201. 2 Processing of Appeal. Upon receipt of any appeal filed pursuant to this section,
the building official shall present it at the next regular or special meeting of the board of appeals.
1201.3 Scheduling and Noticing Appeal for Hearing. As soon as practicable after
receiving the written appeal, the housing advisory and appeals board shall fix a date, time and
place for the hearing of the appeal by the board. Such date shall be not less than 10 days nor
more than 60 days from the date of the appeal was filed with the building official. Written notice
of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing
to each appellant by the secretary of the board either by causing a copy of such notice to be
delivered to the appellant personally or by mailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to
the appellant at the address shown on the appeal.
Section 1202 - Effect of Failure to Appeal
Failure of any person to file an appeal in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1101
and 1201 shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing and adjudication of
the Notice and Order or to any portion thereof.
Section 1203 - Scope of Hearing on Appeal
Only those matters or issues specifically raised by the appellant shall be considered in the
hearing of the appeal.
Section 1204 - Staying of Order of Appeal
Except for vacation orders made pursuant to Section 1104, enforcement of any notice and
order of the building official issued under this code shall be stayed during the pendency of an
appeal therefrom that is properly and timely filed.
668/014084-0009
114352.01.09/12/00
UNIFORM HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS:
1. The electrical wiring in the bathroom was altered such that the active flow of electric
current affects the bathtub, in violation of sections 701.2, 1001.5 of the Code.
2. The area where the bathroom wall light has been covered with plaster is currently falling
out. The bathroom mirror is cracked, and the soap dish is secured in a sideways manner.
The shower lacks a drain cover. The steps from the original main dwelling into the
garage conversion are deteriorated. The foregoing conditions are in violation of section
1001.2 of the Code.
3. The electric socket of the living room ceiling light is falling with electric wires protruding
from the socket. The fixture hangs down at arms length presenting an electrical hazard to
anyone who could touch the wire. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections
701.2, 1001.2, 1001.5, and 1001.7 of the Code.
4. The light receptacle in the kitchen has bum marks indicating a hazardous electrical
condition. The electric receptacles in the south bedroom are uncovered and exposed. The
foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 701.2, 1001.2, and 1001.5 of the Code.
5. The windows on the west and north sides of the house are smaller than the window
opening thereby creating a large gap between the window sill and the framing structures.
A window is being held in by nails wedged into the gap, while two other windows have a
piece of lumber extending from the ground leaning against the glass to prevent the
window from falling. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 601.2, 1001.2,
1001.3, 1001.8, and 1001.10 of the Code.
6. The lumber leaning against one window has broken the glass on which it originally was
placed, in violation of sections 1001.2, 1001.3, and 1001.11 of the Code.
7. The stucco around the windows on the west, and north of the structure is deteriorated and
broken, in violation of section 601.2, 1001.2, 1001.3, and 1001.8 of the Code.
8. There is no temperature and pressure gauge on the water heater, in violation of sections
701.3, 1001.2, 1001.5, and 1001.6 of the Code.
9. The ceiling and wall above the shower in the bathroom have deteriorated, and the paint is
peeling away. Shower tiles are missing from the shower. The foregoing conditions are
in violation of sections 505.5, 505,7, 1001.2, 1001.10, and 1001.11 of the Code.
10. There is no hot water available in the shower due to the absence of a knob to turn the hot
water mixing valve. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 505.7, 1001.2,
1001.6, 1001.7, and 1001.10 of the Code.
11. The front door casing is installed in a substandard manner, and the casing is deteriorated,
in violation of sections 1001.2, 1001.3, and 1001.8 of the Code.
12. The front step to the front door is deteriorated and in a substandard condition, in violation
of sections 1001.2, and 1001.3 of the Code.
13. The kitchen is located in the former garage. The garage and kitchen were modified
without obtaining the required approvals and permits. The work was done in a
substandard manner. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 301, 303,
1001.2, 1001.3, 1001.5, 1001.6, 1001.7, 1001.10, 1001.14 of the Code.
14. The doors which exit from the illegal addition in the former garage do not fit the door
frame. They are wom, the interior casing is missing, and the paint is peeling. The
foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 1001.2, 1001.3, 1001.10, and 1001.12 of
the Code.
15. The kitchen walls consists of various types and sizes of wallboard and paneling, in
violation of sections 1001.2, and 1001.10 of the Code.
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16. There are large holes, voids and cracks throughout the entire kitchen, and the wallboard
has been removed in places. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 1001.2,
and 100 1.10 of the Code.
17. The ceiling and floor molding of the kitchen is loose and was built in a substandard and
unworkman like manner, in violation of sections 1001.2, 1001.3, and 1001.10 of the
Code.
18. There is fire damage to the east wall of the kitchen which has not been repaired. The
damage has been boarded over with paneling of assorted sizes and shapes. The foregoing
conditions are in violation of sections 1001.2, 1001.10, and 1001.11 of the Code.
19. The structure is inhabited by cockroaches, in violation of section 1001.2, and 1001.11 of
the Code.
20. The kitchen cabinets are deteriorating and in a substandard condition. Some of the
cabinets are missing doors, knobs, and drawers. Other cabinet drawers are rotting away.
The cabinet top has been soaked and stained. The kitchen light fixture is greasy. The
foregoing conditions are in violation of section 1001.2, and 1001.10 of the Code.
21. The vent above the stove is non-operational as it has been partially removed thereby
leaving a large hole in the ceiling. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections
701.3, 1001.2, and 1001.7 of the Code.
22. The east bedroom has been added onto the structure without obtaining the appropriate
approvals and permits. The bedroom was constructed in a substandard and
unworkmanlike manner. The electrical wiring for the kitchen and east bedroom has been
piggy-backed from the original house. The foregoing conditions are in violation of
sections 301, 303, 701.2, 1001.3, 1001.5, 1001.7, 1001.10, and 1001.14 of the Code.
23. There is no header to the doorway that leads from the kitchen to the master bedroom, in
violation of sections 1001.3, and 1001.10 of the Code.
24. The door that leads to the exterior of structure has been built in a substandard and
unworkmanlike manner. The door does not fit in the doorway, and is deteriorating. The
casing is deteriorating on the interior and exterior. The foregoing conditions are in
violation of sections 1001.3, 100 1.10 of the Code.
25. There is water damage in the northwest bedroom, in violation of sections 601.2, 1001.2
and 100 1.8 of the Code.
26. The northwest bedroom door is too small for the frame and has been removed and is
currently sitting in the hallway. The foregoing conditions are in violation of section
1001.2, and 1001.10 of the Code.
27. The door casing leading from the hallway into the northwest bedroom has hinges and
nails extending from the doorway, creating a health and safety hazard. The foregoing
conditions are in violation of sections 1001.2, and 1001.10 of the Code.
28. The stucco on the rear and front of the house is deteriorating. There are large holes and
cracks in the exterior of the stucco. The holes in the stucco are visible from the public
right-of-way and from neighboring properties. The foregoing conditions are in violation
of sections 1001.4, 1001.8 and 1001.11 of the Code.
29. The landscape is in need of maintenance as there is a substantial amount of weeds on the
premises. There is no lawn. The facade in the rear yard is falling. The rear yard is filled
with dead vegetation, debris, and junk. These conditions are in view from the public
right-of-way and from neighboring properties. The foregoing conditions are in violation
of sections 1001.4 and 1001.11 of the Code.
30. The concrete steps in the rear yard lead to a window. The front step to the living room is
deteriorating. These conditions are in view from the public right-of-way and from
neighboring properties. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 1001.3,
1001.4, and 1001.11 of the Code.
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31. The sewage clean out in the rear of the premises is open and exposed. The foregoing
conditions are in violation of sections 1001.2, and 100 1.11 of the Code.
32. There are evaporative coolers on the roof of the house. These were installed without the
required approvals and permits. The evaporative coolers are in view from the public
right-of-way and from neighboring properties. The foregoing conditions are in violation
of sections 301, 303, 1001.4, and 1001.7 of the Code.
33. There is junk nailed to the roof. The driveway is deteriorating causing erosion of the land
around and below it. These conditions are in view from the public right-of-way and from
neighboring properties. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 1001.4 and
1001.11 of the Code.
UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS (UCADB)
VIOLATIONS:
34. The electrical wiring in the bathroom was altered such that the active flow of electric
current affects the bathtub, in violation of sections 302.17, 302.9, and 302,13 of the
UCADB.
35. The electric socket of the living room ceiling light is falling with electric wires protruding
from the socket. The fixture hangs down at arms length presenting an electrical hazard to
anyone who could touch the wire. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections
302.17, and 302.13 of the UCADB.
36. There is no temperature and pressure gauge on the water heater, in violation of section
302.13 of the Code.
37. The windows on the west and north sides of the house are smaller than the window
opening creating a large gap between the window sill and the framing structures. A
window is being held in by nails wedged into the gap, while two other windows have a
piece of lumber extending from the ground leaning against the glass to prevent the
window from falling. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 302.5, 302.6,
302.7, 302.8, 302.9, 302.13, and 302.17 of the UCADB.
38. The east bedroom has been added onto the structure without obtaining the appropriate
approvals and permits. The bedroom was constructed in a substandard and
unworkmanlike manner. The foregoing conditions are in violation of sections 302.13,
302.17, 302.8 of the UCADB.
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS:
39. There is no hot water available in the shower due to the absence of a knob to turn the hot
water mixing valve. The foregoing conditions are in violation of section 29 of the
Uniform Building Code.
The Subject Property is also in violation of Palm Springs Municipal Code section 11.72.160—
Deterioration and Defective Structures, and Section 11.72.170 Property Maintenance (a copy of
which is attached for your reference). Specifically:
40. There is substantial damage to the stucco of the exterior of the building, there is
substantial deterioration to the window and door casings. The landscaping of the
premises is filled with weeds, dead vegetation,junk and debris. The driveway is
deteriorating and in need of repair. These conditions are viewable from the public right-
of-way and from the site of the neighboring properties.
The Subject Property is also in violation of Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance Section 93.19.00
Property Maintenance Standards ( a copy of which is attached for your reference). Specifically:
41. There is substantial damage to the stucco of the exterior of the building, there is
substantial deterioration to the window and door casings. The landscaping of the
premises is filled with weeds, dead vegetation,junk and debris. The driveway is
deteriorating and in need of repair. These conditions are viewable from the public right-
of-way and from the site of the neighboring properties.
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The Subject Property is also in violation of section 11.72.080 of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code which states that any violation of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance is a public nuisance.
The Subject Property is also in violation of section 11.72.100 of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code which states any violation of the Uniform Housing Code as amended is a public nuisance.
The Subject Property is also in violation of section 11.72.090 of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code which states any violation of the Palm Springs Building Code (Title 8 of this code) as
amended is a public nuisance.
Persons responsible for the abatement of a nuisance include every person who, either by his
affirmative acts or by his omission to diligently, carefully and prudently conduct his affairs or
manage his property, creates or causes the nuisance or suffers or permits the nuisance to exist;
every person who has the right to possess, use and enjoy or to receive all or part of the issues,
profits and benefits of the property or thing which is the nuisance; and every person who owns
an estate or interest in the real property upon which the nuisance is created or is maintained or
upon which it is suffered to exist.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17980 (b) you have the option of either making the
necessary repairs to the building or demolishing the building. You must make your choice
within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this Notice and Order upon you. In the event
you choose to repair the building, you must present a reasonable and feasible schedule for repair
of the defects within the aforementioned thirty (30) day period. If you do not make a timely
choice of repair or demolition, fail to perform the repair work as scheduled and agreed, or select
an option which cannot be completed within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the
City, demolition proceedings may be initiated by the City. If you fail and/or refuse to comply
with this Notice and Order within fifteen (15) days of the expiration of the above-referenced
thirty (30) day period, the City may proceed with the demolition of the building on the Subject
Property. If you and/or the other responsible parties fail and/or refuse to comply with this Notice
and Order as set forth above, the City may proceed with the demolition of the building on the
Subject Property.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS REQUIRED
A. Submit plans, including all details of construction and correction, to the
Building Division to bring all portions of the structure into compliance
with the code requirements. The plans should include, but not be limited
to details of construction and correction of the illegal garage conversion.
B. Begin making all corrective actions required as detailed in the plans
submitted to the Building Division which addresses the restoration and
rehabilitation of the structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
systems of the exterior and interior of the dwelling.
C. Remove all trash,junk, debris, dead vegetation, from the Subject Property,
and begin making all corrective actions required to restore the landscaping
on and around the dwelling.
D. Ensure all required inspections are completed.
E. Except for clean up work, no corrective actions are to commence prior to
obtaining all required permits and inspections as required by the Building
Department.
You and any other responsible parties will be subject to liability for payment of all costs which
the City incurs to initiate abatement procedures and to abate the nuisance, including but not
limited to all costs of inspection, investigations, assessment, repair, mitigation remediation,
removal, rehabilitation, security, storage, traffic control, law enforcement protection and other
consequential direct and indirect costs relating to such abatement, including administrative and
legal fees and costs.
Current fees for City costs are as follows:
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• General staff and inspection time- $50.00/hour(1/4 hour minimum).
• City Attorney time- $155.00/hour
RIGHT OF APPEAL: Any person having record title or legal interest in the building may
appeal from the Notice and Order or any action of the Building Official or designee to the
Board of Appeals, provided the appeal is made in writing and in the form required by
Section 1201.1 of the Uniform Housing Code and filed with the Building Official within
thirty (30) days from the date of service of such Notice and Order, provided, however, that
if the building or structure is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the
life, limb, property or safety of the public or adjacent property(s) and is ordered vacated
and is posted, such appeal shall be filed within 10 days from the date of service of the
Notice and Order upon you. Failure to appeal will constitute a wavier of all rights to an
administrative hearing and determination of the matter. Where appropriate, as
determined by the City, the City may conduct further proceedings in accordance with
Chapters 11.72 and 2.50 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
Processing of the appeal shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Uniform
Housing Code. A complete text of said code is attached as Exhibit "A" hereto. Please direct
your appeal to: Board of Appeals, City of Palm Springs Building Division, P.O. Box 2743, Palm
Springs, CA 92263 (760) 323-8242.
Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 17274 and 24436.5, a tax deduction may not be
allowed for interest, taxes, depreciation, or amortization paid or incurred on the Subject Property
in the taxable years of 1997 or 1998.
If you would like to make arrangements for an acceptable schedule of repairs,please contact
Rebecca Clark at (760) 322-8364 x8764 within the above-referenced time period.
DATED this_/ems day of , 2000.
Rebecca Clark
Community Preservation Officer
City of Parr Springs
Douglas Evan le
Director of Planning and Building
City of Palm Springs
Posted on Property.
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NOTIC OF
VIO ATION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, PO BOX 2743, Palm Springs, CA 92263
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67720 0ntma Date . . l August 20.00
Cathedral City, Ca 92234
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Willie^Holland
444 W. Palm Vista, Palm Sprmgs; Califor: is 92262 F.
Willie Holland
83792 Hopi Avenue Indio, California 92203
In accordance with Chapter 11.72 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, you are hereby notified that a
Municipal Code violation defined as a Public Nuisance has been determined to exist on the property
described below. You are specifically responsible to insure that this violation is corrected in compliance
with this notice. Your failure to do so may result in the assessment of certain costs and expenses against
you as described below.
Sweet Address: 444 Palm Vastia, Palms Ca 9226
Legal Description APN: 6691383 022;'I of i.184, MS 024/053'Desert I3igland,Estates,
jUverside, California
I. The conditions and violations that were found on your property at the above address are:
1. ,Electric shock in the bathtub when the light above the sink is connected.
A description of the violations and the relevant code sections are listed below:
1 Uniform Housing Code
1) Section 701.2 Electrical Equipment. All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be installed and
maintained in a safe manner in accordance with all applicable laws. All electrical equipment shall be of an
approved type.
2) Section 1001.5 Hazardous Electrical Wiring Electrical Wiring which was installed in violation of code
requirements in effect at the time of installation, or electrical wiring not installed in accordance with generally
accepted construction practices, .... or which has not been maintained in good condition which is not being used
u1 a safe manner shall be considered substandard.
(ONE bA� �YIVOOZIIICI-- 177L
444 Palm Vista,NOV dated 1 August 2000
Uniform Building Codes:
1) Section 3402 - Maintenance;,all buildings and structures shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary
condition.
III. The conditions Stated in Section T and the violations listed in Section I tmtisrbe corrected
within" Three (3) days of the date on thts document ..
Have a'licensed cnttKactnr iri the Gxty of Palm Springs test tha C�eCtl Iat , A signed lette$ttiust,be
presented to Code Enforcement stating that:the electEd is:in good workmg order
As the owner of the property at issue or as the individual or entity responsible for the violation, you are
individually responsible for correcting the violation. Should the violation not be corrected within
the time period specified in this notice, the violation may be abated by the City through fiu-ther
administrative proceedings including but not limited to added inspections and directions to remediate the
violation, judicial process or by entry upon the property by City employees or contractors for purposes
of effecting those actions necessary to correct the violation.
If such further action by the City is necessary, you will be charged a fee equal to the actual costs incurred by the
City in obtaining compliance with this notice including but not limited to subsequent inspection costs,
staff time, overhead, and legal expenses including attorney's fees. Current fees for city costs are as
follows:
General staff& inspection time @ $50.00/hr. (1/4 hr. min.);
City attorney time @ $155.00/hr.
In accordance with Chapter 11.72 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, an appeal to the Palm Springs
Administrative Appeals Board or Board of Appeals, in writing, may be filed regarding this notice. Any
such appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten (10) days from the date this notice was issued
and must be made in compliance with Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 2.50. Absent a contrary
determination incident to an appeal, the responsible party remains obligated to comply with this notice
of violation or nuisance. Questions should be directed to the undersigned during regular office hours at
(619)323-8245.
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3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, PO BOX 2743, Palm Springs, CA 92263
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To: Willie Holland CY 09/1.010
67720 (antina Date.
Cathedral City, Ca 92234: ::i
Willie Hollaild
444 W. Palm Vista, Pahn Springs, California 92262�:�
Willie Holland
83792 Hopi Avenue, Indio, California 92203:' ..
In accordance with Chapter 11.72 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, you are hereby notified that a
Municipal Code violation defined as a Public Nuisance has been determined to exist on the property
described below. You are specifically responsible to insure that this violation is corrected in compliance
with this notice. Your failure to do so may result in the assessment of certain costs and expenses against
you as described below.
Street Address,, 444 1`4m:yista, Palih'Springs;i Ca 92�.64.
Legal Description: APN: 669 383 Oi22. Lot 1845 MB 1024/053 Desert Highland Estates,
RIvcrside, California.
I. The conditions and violations that were found on your property at the above address are:
1. Electric shock in the bathtub when the light above the sink is connected.
A description of the violations and the relevant code sections are listed below:
I Uniform Housing Code
1) Section 701.2 Electrical Equipment. All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be installed and
maintained in a safe manner in accordance with all applicable laws. All electrical equipment shall be of an
approved type.
2) Section 1001.5 Hazardous Electrical Wiring Electrical Wiring which was installed in violation of code
requirements in effect at the time of installation, or electrical wiring not installed in accordance with generally
accepted construction practices, .... or which has not been maintained in good condition which is not being used
in a safe manner shall be considered substandard. I
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444 Palm Vista, NOV dated 1 August 2000
Uniform Building Codes:
1) Section 3402 - Maintenance; all buildings and structures shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary
condition.
M.:` The conditions stated tn'S action T and the violati6ns listed in Section II must be corrected
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within Three'(3) days i of 1 ie date' on, Phis document
1. Have a licensed ccixatractox''iu tl�e City cal P $ptings test the electxtcity. A stgt9ed letterinust be
presented to Code Enforcement stating teat the,electricity is in good working order. .
As the owner of the property at issue or as the individual or entity responsible for the violation, you are
individually responsible for correcting the violation. Should the violation not be corrected within
the time period specified in this notice, the violation may be abated by the City through further
administrative proceedings including but not limited to added inspections and directions to remediate the
violation, judicial process or by entry upon the property by City employees or contractors for purposes
of effecting those actions necessary to correct the violation.
If such further action by the City is necessary, you will be charged a fee equal to the actual costs incurred by the
City in obtaining compliance with this notice including but not limited to subsequent inspection costs,
staff time, overhead, and legal expenses including attorneys fees. Current fees for city costs are as
follows:
General staff& inspection time @ $50.00/hr. (1/4 hr. min.);
City attorney time @ $155.00/hr.
In accordance with Chapter 11.72 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, an appeal to the Palm Springs
Administrative Appeals Board or Board of Appeals, in writing, may be filed regarding this notice. Any
such appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten (10) days from the date this notice was issued
and must be made in compliance with Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 2.50. Absent a contrary
determination incident to an appeal, the responsible party remains obligated to comply with this notice
of violation or nuisance. Questions should be directed to the undersigned during regular office hours at
(619)323-8245.
Rebecca F. Clark, Community Preservation Officer
UPERIOR COURT OF CALIFO
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3255 E-. Ta• hquitz Cyn Way -
Palm Springs, Ca 92262
NOTICE OF UNLAWFUL DETAINER TRIAL
PLAINTIFF: WILLIE JAMES HOLLAND
VS . CASE NO. PSC107441
DEFENDANT: ANGELA MORGAN
TO: WILLIE JAMES HOLLAND
83792 HOPI AVE
INDIO CA 92201
You are hereby notified. this matter has been set for Trial by Court
as follows :
DATE: 08/02/00
TIME: 8 :30
DEPARTMENT: 201
LOCATION: AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS
NOTE: All other parties have been notified.
CLERK' S CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I, Clerk of the above entitled court, do hereby certify I am not a
party to the' above actin on this date I served a copy of the fore-
going NOTICE by deposit g said copy in a sealed envelope with prepaid
postage, in the mail at Palm Springs [] Indio [] Blythe, California
addressed as indicated.
CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
DATE: - 07/18/00 BY: )"`RYAN
Deputy
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No. I SC- / 0 777 /
A / ` t o) R q Pl N1 JUDGMENT AFTER TRIAL BY
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` This cause came on regularly for trial on the! C}oL 1�1�'•� -/day of A-LA- G i,l�`'' ,19 ,at
�u 13D A•M-,before Comm + G-7 u Sp 674;� .,R,dge- Plaintiff x�I' appearing by.Attorney
ItOcIR/ f-l� and Defendant c= 'appearing byAttorney lt1�Gr/A- MO/LC-4AI
and a Jury trial-having been duly waived, the Court having heard the testimony and considered the evidence, and
findings not having been requested, the Court ordered the following Judgment That*the amount of rent due to
Plaintiff Is S ,and assesses the damage for the unlawful detalner at S q� ,and
orders that Judgment be for three times said amounts,to-wit$ '
WHEREFORE IT IS ORDSUD AND ADJUDGED that the Defendant /A A
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..is 'gullty of unlawful detainer. of the premises described In the -complaint and that Plaintiff
I I 1 L " 6I ' At tN be restored to the possession of said premises that the lease or
agreement under which said property is held b , and the same is hereby forfeited, that Plaintiff ,have and
recover from said Defendant__ ��1��A- / "l Cj.��l�}1� the sum of
s 2 7 q': V pr
,to�ge�ther with costs taxed in the sum of S �s 7 , plus attorney fees in the
amount of S �` ,that execution Issue herein at the time and in the manner provided by law.-
that the said property Is situated in the �'�s Cif? f` Judicial District, County of Riverside, State
of Califomla,and Is described as follows,tawit P,e- v
PRIM S q.S 1 A- �aa 6z
DATED: / JUDGE
I hereby certify this o be a true copy of the judgment In the above case rendered and entered on
AUG 0 2 26001g BY Q. RIVEI?A Deputy .
JUDGMENT AFTER TRIAL BY COURT IN UNLAWFUL DETAINER
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Willie Holland
444 Palm Vista
pall,Springs CA 92212