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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 26. 2002 Honorable Mayor and City City Attorney's Office SUBJECT: Appeal to the City Council regarding the Code Enforcement Housing and Appeals Board Commission's decision regarding Public Nuisance conditions at 2081 Placentia Lane (3779 W. Placentia Lane) DATE: March 13, 2002 BACKGROUND: On December 5, 2001, the Code Enforcement Housing and Appeals Board held a Regular Meeting to determine if the property located at 2081 Placentia Lane (3779 W. Placentia Lane) had Public Nuisance conditions. After receiving public testimony, the Board adopted the findings and recommendations of the Staff's Report. On December 17, 2001, the Code Enforcement Housing and Appeals Board held a Special Meeting and adopted Resolution No. R-27-01 regarding Public Nuisance conditions at 2081 Placentia Lane (3779 W. Placentia Lane). On January 15, 2002, the property owner filed an appeal of the Code Enforcement Housing and Appeals Board's decision adopting Resolution No. R-27-01. The Appeal was originally scheduled for hearing on February 5, 2002. However, Mr. and Mrs. Stark agreed to continue the hearing to February 19, 2002, by letter dated February 5, 2002 (Attachment A). The City Attorney's Office held a meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Stark and their counsel, Dan G. McKinney, on February 12, 2002, to discuss settlement. Mr. and Mrs. Stark again agreed to postpone the February 19, 2002 hearing until March (Attachment B). DISC USSION/ANALYSIS: The City Attorney's Office has been in the process of negotiating a Settlement Agreement with the property owners, Mr. and Mrs. Stark, since the February 12, 2002 meeting. The negotiations are nearing completion, ans staff expects to present the proposed settlement soon. ALTERNATIVES: Deny the appeal by the owner and uphold the Code Enforcement Housing and Appeals Board adoption of Resolution R-27-01. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council 1) continue the public hearing to April 16, 2002 to allow the City Attorney's Office to continue to negotiate a settlement with Mr. and Mrs. Stark.