none, Declaring the condition of the, Correspondence•City 0/ Rottin
March 8, 1993
Ms. Taylor Fitzmaurice
Richards, Watson & Gershon Attorneys at Law
333 South Hope Street, 38th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071-1469
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
Subject: Nuisance Abatement at 63 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 14-FT)
and 62 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 34-FT)
Dear Taylor:
Enclosed find the entire files on the subject properties.
I will call the Rehab Section of Public Works to check on the timing for the contractor.
Please call me if you have any questions at (310) 377-1521.
Sincerely,
LOLA M. UNGAR
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
December 18, 1992
Ms. Taylor Fitzmaurice
Richards, Watson & Gershon Attorneys at Law
Thirty -Eighth Floor
333 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071-1469
SUBJECT: NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 63 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 14-FT)
Dear Taylor:
Enclosed find the entire file on the subject property.
I will call the Rehab Section of Public Works on Monday to check on
the timing for the contractor.
Please call me if you have any questions at (310) 377-1521.
Sincerely,,
LOLA M. UNGAR
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
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Af INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
CERTIFIED MAIL
December 15, 1992
Mr. Jerry Marshak
776 Camino Del Sur, Suite #H
Isla Vista, CA 93117
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
Mr. Guy Sullivan
1037 N. New Hampshire
Hollywood, CA 90029
SUBJECT: NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 63 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
(LOT 14-FT)
Dear Mr. Marshak and Mr. Sullivan:
On July 27, 1992, the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills
approved Resolution No. 689 (attached) which ordered that the
damaged pool at the subject property be repaired or filled in by
November 12, 1992. The deadline for completion has passed and the
work has not been done.
Per Section 8.24.050 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the City
will hire a contractor and obtain a warrant from the court to fill
in the pool.
If you have any further questions or can demonstrate that the pool
will be filled in prior to the City's action please call me at
(310) 377-1521.
Sincerely,
LOLA UNGAR v
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
cc: Mayor Swanson and Members of the City Council
Mr. Michael Jenkins, City Attorney
Mr. Craig Nealis, City Manager
Ms. Peggy Minor, Rolling Hills Community Association Manager
Ms. Lata Thakar, District Engineer, L.A. County Building &
Safety
Ms. Clarissa Watson, District Engineering Associate,
and Mr. Wardie Clarke, L.A. County Property Rehabilitation
Printed on Recv "= Paper.
RESOLUTION NO. 689
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS DECLARING THE CONDITION OF THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 63 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD TO
BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE ABATEMENT
THEREOF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIN
DECLARE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to Chapters 8.24 and 8.28 of the Rollins
Hills Municipal Code. the City of Rolling Hills notified Lee
Karafin. BLS Inc., Raymond D. Claverie and Elsie C. Claverie, FBO
Raymond D. Claverie, owners of certain real property in the City of
Rolling Hills. commonly known as 63 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 14-
FT) that the inoperable vehicle stored on the property, the damaged
swimming pool. the overgrown vegetation. and the house situated
thereon, have been determined to be a public nuisance and that they
must be removed within 15 days, otherwise the City would hold a
public hearing on April 27, 1992 in the City Council Chambers of
City Hall to hear any protests the owners might have to the
abatement of the nuisance. The City sent notification on April 3,
1992. The City then rescheduled the public hearing for May 11,
1992. Thereafter, the City received copies. of grant deeds, dated
April 14, 1992, which showed that the title of the property had
changed hands and that the new owner was Jerry Marshak. Mr.
Marshak contacted the City regarding the status of the nuisance and
the City staff acknowledged the new owner and advertised the public
hearing for May 11, 1992.
Section 2. On July 1,.1992, when the City discovered that
there was a co-owner. the City sent notification to Mr. Guy
Sullivan of the nuisance abatement proceedings.
Section 3 . ' On May 11, 1992, June 22. 1992, and July 13, 1992.
the City Council held public hearings to allow the property owners
and any other interested parties to testify and submit evidence
regarding the condition of the property :o: a`ec? at 63 Portuguese
Bend Road. Neither property owner appeared at the public hearings.
However. their representative, Ms. Myrna Culhreath . was present anti
had an opportunity to speak.
Section 4. Based upon staff reports, and the evidence
presented at the time of the hearings, the City Council made the
following findings of fact:
a. The property located at 63 Portugues Bend Road is located
in an active landslide area known as the Flying Triangle in the
City of Rolling Hills.
RESOLUTION NO. 689
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b. The property is improved with a single family residence.
a pool and a stable. Due to the landslide. the swimming pool has
become damaged and cracked; further the home has slid off of its
foundation and is balanced on steel girders. Remedial structural
repairs have been made to secure the home on its foundations.
While it does not yet endanger neighboring roads or properties,
continued movement due to the landslide could cause such danger.
c. City inspections in 1991 demonstrated that the house was
open and vacant. Scattered throughout was junk and debris, as well
as discarded household furnishings. Further, the floors were quite
noticeably slanted due to the house's slide off of. its foundation.
The site inspections also revealed a broken down and abandoned
vehicle on the premises as well as a cracked pool and overgrown
vegetation. The pool's concrete -foundation was damaged in the
landslide, and it continues to suffer damage as the ground moves.
In its current condition, it cannot be used; further it is
unsightly and causes visual blight. Due to its location in a
landslide. its condition will only worsen. At the time the City
sent. the notice to abate public nuisance, there was an abandoned
and inoperable automobile on the property. The vehicle was removed
on July 17. 1992. The overgrown vegetation on the property which
constituted a fire hazard has been partially trimmed . However.
the property needs further weed abatement in order to meet Fire
Department requirements and in order to remove all risk of a fire
hazard. /
d. In, November of 1991, the City posted a notice of
substandard property at the site apprising the property owners of
the unsafe and unsightly conditions that exist on the property.
Only at the admonition of the City Council, has any action been
taken to put the house back on proper foundations, to remove the
vehicle and the pool, or to trim the vegetation.
Section 5. Therefore,the City Council finds and determines
that (1) The inoperable automobile has been removed; (2), The
vegetation has only been partially trimmed and still constitutes a
fire hazard; therefore, the matter has been forwarded to the County
Agricultural Departmentto complete the weed abatement; and (3) The
damaged pool on the property constitutes a public nuisance pursuant
to Chapters 8.24 and 8.28 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code in
that it is unsightly and injurious to the public health, safety and
welfare.
RESOLUTION NO. 689
PAGE 3
Section 6. The City Council orders that the damaged poolbe
filled in and any debris associated therewith be removed from the
property by August 12, 1992. In the alternative, the property
owners shall submit plans, prepared by a certified civilengineer,
for the repair or reconstruction of the pool by August 12, 1992.
If such plans are submitted,, the City Council orders that any
remedial work required by the plans be completed in a timely and
efficient manner by November 12, 1992.
Section 7. If the nuisance is not abated as specified herein,
then the City Manager is directed to cause the nuisance to be
abated by the City, ,and also is directed to notify the property
owners in writing by certified mail and regular mail of the cost of
removal of the nuisance and that payment in full for removal of the
nuisance is due to the City within 10 days of the date of mailing
of the notice. If the total cost of abating the nuisance is not
paid to the City within 10 days after the date of the notice, the
City Clerk shall record, in the Office of the County Recorder, a
statement of the total balance due to the •City which shall
constitute a lien upon the property.
Section 8. The City Clerk is hereby directed to send a copy
of this resolution by certified and regular mail to the owners of
the property located at 63 Portuguese Bend Road.
Section 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately on
July 27, 1992.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF 71ULY, 1992.
MAYOR / PRQ rEl1
ATTEST:
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DEPUtY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 689
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The foregoing Resolution No. 689 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS DECLARING THE CONDITION OF THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 63 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD TO
BE A PUBLIC.NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE ABATEMENT
THEREOF
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
at a meeting on July 27, 1992 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Heinsheimer and
Pernell; Mayor Pro Tem Murdock.
None. •
Mayor Swanson.
None.
DEPUTY OI TY CLERK q
September 23, 1992
TO: ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL
FROM: FIRE CAPTAIN PAUL BROWN
SUBJECT: WEED ABATEMENT PROGRESS OF #63 PORTUGUESE BEND RD.
Today I spoke to Don Lee, Los Angeles County Weed Abatement
Inspector. He stated that he has crews working in. Rancho
Palos Verdes area this week and "hopefully" he will be in
Rolling. Hills next week. #163 Portuguese Bend. Rd. is on his
list of properties to be cleared.
If you need anyadditional information, please call.
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CERTIFIED MAIL
July 14,.1992
Mr. Jerry Marshak
776 Camino Del Sur, Suite #H
Isla Vista, CA 93117
SUBJECT: NUISANCE ABATEMENT
(LOT. 14-FT)
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, I957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274,
(213) 377-1521
FAX: (213) 377.7288
Mr. Guy Sullivan
1037 N. New Hampshire
Hollywood, CA 90029
AT 63 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
Dear Mr. Marshak and Mr. Sullivan:
On .July 13, 1992, at a public hearing ori,the subject case, the City
Council required that the property owner(s) (1)'Clear all brush and
vegetative growth in conformance with Fire Department regulations
by July- 16. 1992: (2) Remove the.abandoned'automobile by Friday.,
July 17, 1992; 'and (3) Show "good faith efforts" by submitting 2
sets of engineering plans and calculations,. including a plot plan,
and certified by. a .civil engineer, for repair or. removal 'of the
pool to the Los Angeles County Building and Safety .Department'
within 30 days (August 12. 1992).
Once again, it is imperative that you or your representative make
every ,effort to comply with the each of the City's requirements.
listed above by the deadline dates.
The final Resolution for nuisance abatement will be forwarded to
you after it is signed by the Mayor and City Clerk.
You may call me at'(310),377-1521 if'you have any'questions.
LOLA UNGAR
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
cc: Mayor Gordana Swanson and Members of the City Council
Mr. Craig Nealis, City Manager
Mr. Michael Jenkins, City Attorney '
Captains Kummelehne and Colmerauer; Station #56
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GORDANA SWANSON
Mayor
JODY MURDOCK
Mayor Pm Tern
GINNY LEEUWENBURGH
Councilwoman
THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER
Councilman
GODFREY PERNELL
Councilman
July 9, 1992
Mr. Jerry Marshak
Mr. Guy Sullivan
63 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA
90274
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/'f/ .!'�L6[d INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
Subject: Public Safety Hazard
63 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills
Dear Messrs. Marshak and Sullivan:
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377.7288
The Los Angeles County Fire Department has informed the City of Rolling Hills that your property
• at the above referenced location has been identified as a public safety hazard. The primary reason
for this classification is the existence of flammable vegetation on the subject property.
The purpose of this letter is to request that you heed the request of the Los Angeles County Fire
Department and immediately cause to be removed from the property the hazardous flammable
material. Copies of the first and second County of Los Angeles Fire Department Official
Inspection Reports are attached.
If you do not comply with this request within seven (7) days, the County Agricultural Department
will be notified and instructed to clear your property as prescribed under the local Fire Code. The
cost of same will be added to your tax bill.
If you have any further questions regarding this correspondence, please do not hesitate to contact
me at (213) 377-1521.
Sincerely,
ce
Craig R. Nealis
City Manager
CN:ds
cc: City Council
City Attorney
L.A. County Fire Department.
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OWNERS NAME
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MUST BE CORRECTED IN % DAYS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN LEGAL ACTION.
❑ REASONABLE FIRE SAFETY EXISTS AT THIS TIME ❑ PHONE STICKERS ISSUED
bliK 1. BUILDING ADDRESS NUMBER: Numbers are to be placed on front of all bu&dings and stall be visible from street fronting the property.' Numbers
minimum of 3" high and shall contrast with background (F.C.10208)
Ar2. ACCUMULATION OF WASTE MATERIAL: Accumulation of wastepaper, hay. grass, straw, weeds, litter or combustible or flammable waste, waste
petroleum products, or rubbish of any kind shall not be permitted to remain upon erry roof or in any courtyard, vacant lot or open space. All weeds, grass,
vines or other growth when same endangers property, or is liable to be fired, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the property.
(F.C.11.201)
❑ 3. ROADWAY& Remove and dear within ten feet on each side of every roadway all ilarnnabie vegetation or other combustible growth (F.C.11.529)
❑ 4. HAY STORAGE A cleared horizontal distance equal to the height of pile must be i'. ii, : J between such storage and combustble 'Medal and
S. CLEARANCE OF BRUSH AND VEGETATIVE GROWT4 '
,• Clear all flammable vegetation fora distance of 30 feet from arty atructura 41.502) _....
JirB..Clear all flammable vegetation for a distance of 100 feet from any structure. (F.C. 11.5012i
0 C. Extra Hazardous Ares
Clear all flammable vegetation for a distance of 200 feet from any structure. (F.C.11.500) .
• 6. Remove that portion of any tree which extends within 10 feet of the outlet of ar,.thimney. (F.C. 11.502)
❑ T. Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging any building free of dead wood. (F.C. 11.502)
❑ 8. Maintain the roof of any•structure free of leaves, needles, or other dead vegetative growth (F.C. 11.502)
❑ 9. LP GAS TANK OR CONTAINERS: All weeds, grass, brush, trash or combustible material shall be kept a minimum of 10 feet away from all LP gas tanks or
• containers. (F.C. 82.111)
❑ 10. Provice chimney with a spark arrester constructed with heavy wire mesh or other noncombustble material with openings not to exceed one4 of inch.
(F.C. 11612)
❑ 11. Stacked wood shall be so located as not to constitute a hazard to adjacent buildings or property. (F.C.11203)
❑ 12. ELECTRICAL WIRING: Any electrical condition or installation which constitutes a fire or health hazard shall be corrected to conform to the Electrical
Cods (F.C.85104) .._. • . . _ ..
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❑ 14. ILLEGAL DUMPING: No person shall dump any garbage, trash, or combustible waste materiel in or upon hazardous fire area or along any trail, roadway
or highway In hazardous fire area. (F.C.11.615)
o 15. Other
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CITY OF If/6 L C ( � % Hie" ( ORD. I / L� ❑ LA COUNTY BUILDING CODE AND
MUST BE CORRECTED WITHIN DAYS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN LEGAL ACTION.
❑ REASONABLE FIRE SAFETY EXISTS AT THIS TIME 0 PHONE STICKERS ISSUED
❑ 1. BUILDING ADDRESS NUMBER: Numbers are to be placed on front of all buildings and shall be visible from street fronting the property. Numbers
minimum of 3" high and shall contrast with background. (F.C. 10208)
❑ 2. ACCUMULATION OF WASTE MATERIAL: Accumulation of wastepaper, hay, grass, straw, weeds, litter or combustible or flammable waste, waste
petroleum products, or rubbish of any kind shall not be permitted to remain upon any roof or in any courtyard, vacant lot or open space. All weeds, grass,
vines or other growth when same endangers property, or is liable to be fired, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the property.
(F.C.11201)
❑ 3. ROADWAYS: Remove and clear within ten feet on each side of every roadway all flammable vegetation or other combustible growth. (F.C. 11.529)
❑ 4. HAY STORAGE: A cleared horizontal distance equal to the height of pile must be maintained between such storage and combustible material and
buildings. (F.C. 28.105)
O. 5. CLEARANCE OF BRUSH AND VEGETATIVE GROWTH:
a A. Clear all flammable vegetation for a distance of 30 feet from any structure. (F.C. 11.502) �,
B. Clear all flammable vegetation for a distance of 00 feetfrom any structure. (F.C. 11.502) 6 W/f </
❑ C. Extra Hazardous Area. • ,
Clear all flammable vegetation for a distance of 200 feet from any structure. (F.C. 11.503)
❑ 6. Remove that portion of any tree which extends within 10 feet of the outlet of any chimney. (F.C. 11.502)
❑ 7. Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging any building free of dead wood. (F.C. 11.502)
❑ 8. Maintain the roof of any structure free of leaves, needles, or other dead vegetative growth. (F.C. 11.502)
❑ 9. LP GAS TANK OR CONTAINERS: All weeds, grass, brush, trash or combustible material shall be kept a minimum of 10 feet away from all LP gas tanks or
containers. (F.C. 82.111)
❑ 10. Provice chimney with a spark arrester constructed with heavy wire mesh or other noncombustible material with openings not to exceed one-half inch.
(F.C.11.612) •
❑ 11. Stacked wood shall be so located as not to constitute a hazard to adjacent buildings or property. (F.C. 11.203)
❑ 12. ELECTRICAL WIRING: Any electrical condition or installation which constitutes a fire or health hazard shall be corrected to conform to the Electrical
Code. (F.C. 85.104)
❑ 13. SPARK ARRESTER: An approved spark arrester Is required on any machinery or equipment, stationary or mobile, in use or operating in hazardous
watershed fire area. (F.C. 11.612)
❑ 14. ILLEGAL DUMPING: No person shall dump any garbage, trash, or combustible waste material in or upon hazardous fire area or along any trail, roadway
or highway in hazardous fire area. (F.C. 11.615)
❑ 15. Other
FOR INFORMATION CALL:
761551 V2.1 (REV. S/E2)
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July 1. 1992
Mr. Jerry Marshak
776 Camino Del Sur, Suite #H
Isla Vista, CA 93117
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274
(213) 377.1521
FAX: (213)377-7288
Mr. Guy Sullivan
1037 N. New Hampshire
Hollywood, CA.90029
SUBJECT: NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 63 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
(LOT 14-FT) .
Dear Mr. Marshak and Mr. Sullivan:
On June 22, 1992, at a public hearing on the subject case, the City
Council required that the property owner(s) submit (1) An itemized
time schedule for nuisance abatement and (2) Clear brush and
vegetative growth in, conformance with Fire Department regulations
by Monday, June 29, 1992. At that time, Ms. Myrna Culbreath,
acting as your representative stated that these requirements would
be accomplished. The public hearing was continued to the City
Council meeting of July'13, 1992 at 7:30 PM.
On June 26. 1992, Capt. Bob Kummelehne of Fire Station #56 met with
Ms. Culbreath in the field and gave her directions as tothe
removal of the vegetative growth.
On June 30, 1992, Ms. Culbreath called to report that'85 to 90% 'of
the clearance was completed. On that same day. June 30, 1992.
Capt. Dennis Colmerauer, inspected the property and remarked that
although work had begun, it was not near the percentage 'Ms.
Culbreath mentioned. Attached is the Official Inspection Report
from the captain.
You should also be aware that this City was on alert theevening of
Sunday, June 28, 1992 when a fire burned out of control in an area
southwest of your property in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Your property was among those at risk.
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It is imperative that you or your representative make every effort
to comply with the two City requirements listed above by July 13,
1992 and that you attend the City Council meeting. A copy of this
letter will be forwarded to the City Council at the July 13; 1992
public hearing.
You may call me at (310.) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
LOLA UNGAR
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
cc: Mr. Craig Nealis, City Manager
Mr. Michael Jenkins, City Attorney
Captains.Kummelehne and Col'merauer, Station.#56
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Rolling Hills City Council
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, California 90274
Re: Nuisance abatement at 63 Portuguese
Dear Sir or Madam,
63 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, California 90274
22 June 1992
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Bend Road
We have almost completed removing all the nuisance factors at this
address. We have workmen with heavy-duty professional equipment
removing the brush around the corral and stable area; they have also
cleared out the stable of debris left from the previous owner (we are also
having the stable painted this week).
Regarding the pool, we have had a structural engineer out to give us
his recommendations which we are implementing. These include a special
made -to -order vinyl lining for the pool; it will be delivered shortly and
installed immediately thereafter, meanwhile we have done some work and
covered it with a pool cover in the meanwhile.
Regarding removing the abandoned automobile, it turned into quite a
saga: first we wrote the previous owner of the house, Mr. Cross, sending
him a letter asking him to remove it, we then sent a letter asking him for
title to the car which would enable us to tow it away. Both of these letters
were sent to our home address (63 Portuguese Bend) with a note to the
postman to please forward them. As we received no response or returns,
we assume that he did receive the letters. We then tried to reach him by
telephone (we got his number from one of the gates) because we were
very concerned about the car and about a whole pack of cats that he left at
our home. Apparently he was still using his gate pass to get into Rolling
Hills and go to the house to feed his cats --for the last two months. He
never called or wrote back.
We then called a company out of the papers who said they would
come pick up the car as abandoned junk. We made an appointment, and
they showed up and then said they had to have papers for the car in order
to move it --thus wasting our time. We then called another company who
advertised in the paper that they did not require a car's papers to pick up
junk cars. Again, we made an appointment; again, they arrived only to tell
us that the "no papers" offer only applied to owners of junk cars. As we do
not own that car,ey left. We called several other sources and were told
that we should go to the DMV with a license plate and they would supply
us with a "junk slip" which would enable any of the outfits we spoke with
to remove the car. We made an appointment, again, for this afternoon for
one of these companies to pick up the car, anticipating that we would
obtain the "junk slip" this morning from the DMV. After standing on line at
the DMV for well over an hour a supervisor informed us that we do indeed
need the owner of the car to sign a "duplicate pink slip" in order to get a
"junk slip." We have since discovered that the license plate (which we took
off to take . to the . DMV) shows that the car was last registered in 1986,
which we believe pre -dates Mr. Cross. Based on that we have asked the
DMV to search the title of the car; their Sacramento office will send us the
name and address of the owner within the next ten days, we are told. At
that point, we will obtain the owner's signature and have the car removed
immediately.
In the meanwhile, when we were told this in person at the DMV, we
bought a new coverfor the car which we have put on. It no longer looks
like an eyesore. We have pictures which you may want to see, enclosed, of
the above.
Thank you for your patience and kindness. We have just moved in,
and it is a joy to be here.
Very truly yours,
Jerry Marshak
JM:pc
Enclosures
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M O Roiling fig& INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
s
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(2131377-1521 •
FAX: (213) 377-7288
April 3, 1992
Mr. Wardie Clark
Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works
Rehabilitation
Building & Safety Division
23420 S. Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717
SUBJECT: NOTICE AND ORDER TO ABATE NUISANCE
63 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 14-FT)
Dear Wardie:
Attachedis the hearing notice we have sent to the Trust Deed Service Center for
the City Council meeting at 7:30 PM on Monday, April 27, 1992.
We would appreciate your presence at the meeting to support the City. Please
let me know if you can be there. Call me at (310) 377-1521.
Sincerely,
LOLA UNGAR "
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
cc: Ms. Clarissa Watson
April 23, 1992
63 Rrtuguem Bend Road
Rcllirg Hills, Ca 90274
City of Rallirg Hills
To vim it may oars r
Since closing esarew m April 14, we have began work to improve and maw 63
Fortulgu ese Bend. Ecperianed centractcrs have inspected tine house and Barr i it strtrt a ly
scml. A gglifisd electrician has inspected the wiring and Bard it to be in good
oarlitim. lie has started sane u for us.
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I expect to have help in to clear the stable and arrandirg area this'daar1. I have
started to g't advice all estimates with regard to oarpletirg repair and re modeling of
the miming pool an surrrc nndirg area. I need a period to get an opirrim
CILAAA4Azal ft n a stirtmal a .. I would prefer to }...,ei.v= the pool amenity, but
should tint prove not to be f ihle, then I would.agree to fill it in.
I is my intaitiai to mitre all . hate upgrades to the r4.,c Ly, and, indeed, to
melee it our r „1��.1. hare. I will occupy the hasmother aewith my mothrrci aryl
with garters far ny anther's writing partner, as needed, altir ugh she also plan
to retain her hare in Palos Verdes Estates.
Accordingly, I w ii1 d like to repast that tin hearirg m the mtiee of abetment be post -
paled to fire first cr second meetirgin June, or as you dean ...late, or that a rreasoable
tine be granted to snit plans an damply.
Harr you and we lock forward to enjoying the safety, security and beauty which you have
pL.ro.i for Rolling !ills and to,Liig acquainted in the oannrrity.
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(wit 4 PO/ling ..J�tc'[[e (HCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
. March 26, 1992
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Lee Karafin, B.L.S., Inc.
Raymond D. Claverie and
Elsie C. Claverie,
FBO Raymond D. Claverie
e/o Trust Deed Diversified Services
12444 Victory Blvd. #410
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Dear Property Owners:
NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-1521
FAX (213) 377-7288
SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY
63 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
A recent inspection of the property at the above address found it to be substandard
as defined by the City of Rolling Hills Building Code because of the Defects
enumerated in the attached list.
Section 9908 of the Code declares all such substandard buildings a public nuisance
and requires the abatement thereof by repair, if practical; or demolition.
As the owner of record, you are hereby notified to comply with the requirements of
the above Code, and to correct the conditions listed. All such work shall be
completed within 30 days after receipt of this letter.
This notice will be posted on the property. If, in your opinion, you disagree or
cannot comply with above findings or order, you may request a public hearing before
the City of Rolling Hills Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board within 30 days after
the building or property is posted. The request for a hearing must be in writing
directed to the City of Rolling Hills, No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
California 90274.
Lee Karafin, B.L.S., Inc.,
Raymond D. Claverie and
Elsie C. Claverie et. al.
March 26, 1992
Page 2
Further, should you fail to abate the substandard conditions within the specified
time limit, the City of Rolling Hills may cause work to be done on your property to
abate the substandard conditions. The actual cost of the abatement work, plus
$1753.75 administrative costs, will be billed to you as the owner of the property.
If the amount due is not paid upon demand, a "Special Assessment" will be placed on
your tax bill and a "Notice of Abatement Lien" will be recorded against your property
.. in the Office of the County Recorder.
Permits for demolition or repair are required before starting the work and may be
obtained at the Building and Safety Division office shown at the bottom of the
attached list of defects. Should you have any questions, you may contact
Mr. Wardie Clarke at (213) 534-3760 at the office shown at the bottom of the attached
list of defects.
Very truly yours,
T. A. TIDEMANSON
City BuildrOfficial
LAIfISSA WATSON
District Engineering Associate
CW:hq B-6 (12.02)
Attachment
PR-108La Puente (Rev. 6/91)
Lee Karafin, B.L.S., Inc.
Raymond D. Claverie and
Elsie C. Claverie,
FBO Raymond D. Claverie
March 26, 1992
Page 2
LISTS OF DEFECTS:
1. The building has been abandoned, evidence on neglect of
premises.
2. The detached barn is hazardous and should be repaired or
demolished.
3. The swimming pool and surrounding area is damaged, is in a
state of disrepair and should be removed and the area properly
backfilled.
4. The premises contain the following inoperable or apparently
abandoned vehicle. Chevrolet, License No. 107YI0.
5. The premises contain attractive nuisances dangerous to
children, i.e., abandoned or broken equipment, furniture
and/or junk.
6. The premises contain overgrown vegetation.
Building and Safety Division
24320 S. Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717
Inspector: Wardie Clarke
(213) 534-3760
.March 26, 1992
City Clerk
Craig Nealis
City. of Rolling Hills
Dear Mr. Nealis:
SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY
63 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
ie0ii JiZLto INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
By
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377.1521
FAX (213) 377-7288
ttInrjtE
MA..R 27 1Qg7
City Of Rolling Hills
While the property was under rehabilitation procedures under the
authority of the City' of Rolling Hills Building Code, processing
fees were incurred of $1004.38 for which the owner is being billed.
When you receive full payment please return one copy of the Notice
of Cost showing the payment date to:
CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL
Building and Safety Division
No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, California 90274
If payment is not received .by June 30, 1992, the Property
Rehabilitation Section will automatically have the total amount
placed on next year's tax bill as a special assessment against the
property.
For further information, please contact Ms. Clarissa Watson at 900
South Fremont Avenue, Third Floor, Alhambra, California 91803,
telephone number (818) 458-3193.
Very truly your,
T. A. TIDEMANfiON
City B
Offida1
WATeefe oc-
District Engineering Associate
CW:hq B-6 12.02 CCOST
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///City 0t Rolling !tills
March 26, 1992
NOTICE OF COST
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-1521
FAX: (213) 377.7288
JOB ADDRESS: 63 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA
OWNERS: Lee Karafin, B.L.S., Inc. Raymond D. Claverie and
Elsie C.:Claverie, FBO Raymond D. Claverie
ASSESSORS'S DESCRIPTION: 7567-0.12-022
The City Building Official incurred the itemized expense by
authority of Chapters 98 and/or 99 of the City of Rolling Hills
Building Code. The total costs areimmediately due. Please made
your check payable to .the .City of Rolling Hills and return one copy
of this notice with your remittance to the City Clerk, City of
Rolling Hills..
If the costs have not been paid by June 30, 1992, an additional
$327.50 Assessment Filing Fee will be charged. The City Building
Official shall place the total costs on the property tax bill as a
Special Assessment according to Section 38773.5 of the Government
Code. . .
INVESTIGATION AND PROCESSING .. .$ 483.75
PREPARATION OF JOB SPECIFICATIONS $
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVAL $
AMOUNT OF CONTRACT . $
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INSPECTION $
BILLING FEE $ 193.13
TOTAL FEE IF PAID BY 0.6-30-92 $ 676.88
ASSESSMENT FILING FEE IF PAID AFTER 06-30-92$ 327.50
SPECIAL. ASSESSMENT TOTAL $ 1004.38
Within five (5) days of receipt of this notice, any person having
right, title of interest in the property may file a written request
for a public hearing on the correctness or reasonableness of the
costs, or both. This request shall be directed to the City of
Rolling Hills, No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road, .Rolling Hills,
California 90274.
Should :you have any questions, you may wish to contact Ms . Clarissa
Watson at (818) 458-3193. .
T. A. TIDENMA ON
City Bu Offic•
df/e.
ISSA WATSON
DISTRICT Engineering Associate
CW:hq B-6 (12.02)
Cify ofielling
March 26, 1992
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
John William Cross or Lanei Kitter
63 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Property Owners:
INOPERABLE/ABANDONED VEHICLES(S)
63 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377.1521
FAX (213) 377.7288
An inspection of the above property found it to be in violation of the City of Rolling
Hills Building Code, due to the following abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or
inoperable vehicle(s) on the premises.
YEAR MAKE LICENSE I.D. NUMBER
1979 CHEVROLET 107YIO 1B6809A143191
Section 9908 of the Building Code declares all such vehicles a public nuisance and.
requires the abatement thereof.
As the registered or legal owner of the vehicle(s) described above, you are hereby
notified to remove said vehicle(s) from the subject property within 10 days after
receipt of this letter.
This notice will be posted on the vehicle(s) . If, in your opinion, you disagree or
cannot comply with the above order, you may request a public hearing. The request
for hearing must be within 10 days after posting of this notice on the vehicle and
must be in writing directed to the City of Rolling Hills, Building Rehabilitation
Appeals Board, No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California 90274,
telephone (213) 377-1521.
For further information, please contact Mr. Wardie Clarke at the Building and Safety
District Office located at 24320 S. Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California 90717,
telephone (213) 534-3760.
Very truly yours,
R SSA WATSON
District Engineering Associate
CW:hq B-6 (12.02) PR-404