HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 - CC-9 - Status-Pilot Residential Neighborhood - 3/15/2011CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: MARCH 15, 2011 ITEM NUMBER:
SUBJECT: STATUS - PILOT RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ENCHANCEMENT PROGRAM
DATE: MARCH 3, 2011
FROM: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/CODE ENFORCEMENT
PRESENTATION BY: KIMBERLY BRANDT, AICP, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: WILLA BOUWENS-KILLEEN, AICP
CHIEF OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
(714) 754-4952
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
DISCUSSION:
On August 3, 2010, City Council directed Code Enforcement staff to work with Planning
Commission on a pilot Residential Neighborhood Enhancement Program. At the Planning
Commission meeting of October 11, 2010, Planning Commission directed staff to initiate the
program for a neighborhood centered around Darrell Street, west of Placentia Avenue,
containing 170 properties:
As directed by Planning Commission, the program was initiated after the Inoperative Vehicles
Ordinance was approved by City Council; the ordinance became effective January 7, 2011.
On January 3, 2011, staff sent 199 letters to property owners and renters informing them of
the program, when enforcement would begin, and the new standards regarding inoperative
vehicles; a copy of the new Property Maintenance Standards brochure was also enclosed.
Staff began field investigations at the east end of Joann Street on January 12, 2011. The
majority of the violations have involved deteriorated paint, missing address numerals, and
illegal storage.
Overall, the neighborhood response has been positive but, as anticipated, some residents
were negative but after verbal and/or written communications, staff believes compliance will
be gained. As of the date of this memo we have:
• Surveyed Joann Street and approximately half of Darrell Street, for a total of 97
properties.
• Sixty-four "fix -it" tickets have been issued.
• Sixteen properties have been rechecked for compliance
• Eleven of the "fix -it" tickets have been voided
• Three residents are still working towards compliance (due to the extent of the
corrections)
Staff is confident that the majority of the "fix -it" tickets will be voided, once the properties are
reinspected.
Below are some "before" and "after" photographs:
Illegal patio cover and wall removed
Car under tarp removed, garage door painted, illegal storage removed
LEGAL REVIEW:
Not required.
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FISCAL REVIEW:
Not required.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Receive and file.
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WILLA BOUWENS-KILLEEN, AICP
Chief of Code Enforcement
DISTRIBUTION: Chief Executive Officer
City Attorney
Public Services Director
Transportation Svs. Manager
City Clerk (2)
Staff (4)
Planning Staff (8)
File (2)
KIMBERLY BRA DT, AICP
Development Services Director
File: 031511StatusRNEP I Date: 030311 1 Time: 10:30 a.m.
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