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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1974/01/08 Item 21 AGENDA ITEM NO. [ 21] CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF: January 8, 1974 Resolution - Declaring the Maintenance and Operation of an Autanobile ITEM TITLE: Bcxiy and Paint Shop on Prqaty located at 24 Broadway to re a Public Nuisance, and Directing the City Attorney to take Appropriate legal Action to Forthwith Abate said Nuisance INITIATED BY: City Attorney BACKGROUND As the City Council is aware, the premises located at 24 Broadway, owned by Manuel Machado were denied use as an automobile body and paint shop by the Council in June of 1973. Thereafter, the owner continued the operation in open defiance of Council direction to cease and desist within 30 days. Mr. Machado obtain a temporary restraining order against the City's enforcement of the ordinance and sought an injunction. After several hearings in the Superior Court conducted by the Deputy City Attorney, the temporary restraining order was dissolved and the action for an injunction was dismissed on December 14, 1973. The City Attorney's office has filed several criminal complaints in this matter all of which have resulted in pleas of not guilty and requests for jury trial, which have been set for late April of 1974. In the meantime, Mr. t1achado continues to pursue his activi- ties contrary to the provisons of the Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, it is now recommended in the interests of the public health, safety and general welfare that the activity be declared a nuisance and action be taken to abate the same forthwith. A resolution has been prepared for Council action. ATTACHED: Resolution [~ Ordinance [ ] Agreement [ ] Plat [ ] See EXHIBITS [X] No. I Financial Statement: N/A Commission-Board Recommendation: N/A Department Head Recommendation: Approval of Resolution City Manager Recommendation: Concur with Department Head '((7N/