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MEMORANDUM
To: Karl Drexel, City Administrator
From: Margaret Long, City Attorney
Date: May 9, 2019
Re: Notice of Violation Procedure for Fort Jones
Please accept this as a summary of the process to abate nuisances within the City:
1) Document/Photograph the conditions that renders the property a naissance. 2) Post a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the Property or Personally serve the Property owner. a. See attached draft Notice of Violation.
3) After the initial 15 days to cure, re-inspect the property and notify City Attorney if the condition remains.
a. City Attorney will then send Notice to Show Cause and set the date for a City Council hearing on abatement.
b. If the City Council passes a resolution of a nuisance, the Property Owner/tenant will be given 15-60 days to abate. If no abatement occurs, the City can personally abate or hire an approved contractor to abate.
4) After abatement by the City, City Attorney would provide notice and set a hearing for collection of abatement costs.
a. A lien would be placed on the property for costs of abatement if not paid.
The jobs designated to City Attorney can be done in house, and we are happy to draft forms to utilize, at the City's pleasure. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 00014835.1
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NOTICE OF VIOLATION, ORDER TO CORRECT, AND administrative abatement, judicial abatement, NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL FINES AND revocation of permits, recordation of Notice, and
PENALTIES
withholding of future County permits.
APN: DETERMINATION OF FINES AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Citation Date: FEES
Fort Jones Public Nuisance Ordinance § 8.24.060-
Property Address: Infractions. If this code designates the violation as an infraction, the Director may impose as the
administrative fine, up to the maximum fine or
Owner:
penalty amounts for infractions set forth in
• Tenant/Lessor/Occupant: subdivision (b) of Government Code § 25132. The VIOLATION(S) Director may impose the fine if the violation is not Violation(s) of the following Town of Fort Jones abated by the date specified in this Notice.
Public Nuisance Ordinance section(s) exist on the For any violation of the City Ordinance, the above-mentioned property: Director may impose an administrative fine within Ord. 2017-3, § 8.24.020, B-Substantial the amounts set forth below:
Accumulation A. A fine of up to one hundred dollars ($100) of Rubbish. from the date of transmittal of the Notice, •Ord. 2017-3, § 8.24.020 E-Accumulations of and up to one hundred dollars ($100) for weeds, etc. Accumulations of...all weeds, grass, each calendar day thereafter that the vines or other growth, when same endangers violation exists on the Property, through the property or constitutes fire hazard. effective date of the notice of violation. • Ord. 2017-3, § 8.24.020 K. Blighted Property. B. Although this section authorizes fines to be imposed in amounts of up to one hundred
dollars ($100) per day of violation, the
Director shall not automatically impose fines
up to such amount for each day a violation
TIME TO CURE exists. It is the intent of the Board of
You have fifteen (15) calendar days from the date Supervisors in enacting this chapter, that you receive this Notice of Violation ("Notice") to fines for violations of this Code be set at cure the violations) herein. Date of receipt shall amounts no higher than that which are be evidenced by either return receipt or a signed sufficient to secure compliance with this code affidavit of personal service by the appropriate and to deter individuals and entities from County representative. If the violation(s) continue violating this code. beyond the fifteen (15) calendar day cure period, Based on the above, the Director sets the fine at the person notified of the violation(s) shall be $_
- per day, per violation, starting
subject to administrative fines and penalties as
on
described herein. Town of Fort Jones Public
Nuisance Ordinance 2017-3 § 8.24.050. I swear under penalty of perjury under the laws of CONSEQUENCES FOR FAILING TO CURE the State of California the foregoing was:
Additional consequences may occur if the • Personally served • Posted at the above violation(s) cited within this Notice continue after property address expiration of the fifteen (15) calendar day cure Dated:
period specified in this Notice, including, but not Director:
limited to: criminal prosecution, civil injunction,
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NUISANCE ABATEMENT
Sections:
17.44.010 Nuisance designated.
17.44.020 Abatement - Initiation proceedings.
17.44.030 Nuisance declared by enforcement officer.
17.44.040 Voluntary abatement of nuisances.
17.44.050 Failure to voluntarily abate declared nuisance.
17.44.060 Notice of public hearing.
17.44.070 Hearing by city council.
17.44.080 Decision by city council.
17.44,090 Limitation of filing judicial action.
17.44.100 Service of abatement order.
17.44.110 Abatement by property owner.
17.44.120 Abatement by the city.
17.44.130 Record of cost for abatement.
17.44.140 Report - Hearing and proceedings.
17.44.150 Assessment of costs against property - Lien.
17.44.160 Violation - Penalty.
17.44.170 Recovery of attorney's fees in nuisance abatement actions.
17.44.010 Nuisance designated.
Acts and conditions, when of such magnitude as to be injurious or potentially injurious to the public health, safety and welfare or which have tendency to degrade the appearance and property values of surrounding property, or which cause damage to public rights-of-way, are declared nuisances. The following are also declared public nuisances:
A. Use or maintenance of property in violation of the zoning ordinance; B. Matters elsewhere described in this code as nuisances; C. The use or maintenance of any property in any manner as to constitute a public nuisance as defined in Civil Code Section 3480; and
D. The use or maintenance of a building in violation of Chapter 10 of the Housing Code or Section 203(a) of the California Building Code. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.020 Abatement - Initiation proceedings.
The city council on its own motion or an enforcing officer may invoke the provisions of this chapter in lieu or in addition to instituting civil enforcement proceedings or a criminal prosecution as to any violation of this or any ordinance or code of the city or as to any other public nuisance. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.030 Nuisance declared by enforcement officer.
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If an enforcement official finds that nuisance exists of any premises located within the city, he or she shall advise the occupant and the owner to abate the nuisance. The occupant and property owner shall be notified of the existence of the nuisance in writing and served personally or by certified mail. The notification shall detail the violations, specify corrective methods and establish a reasonable abatement period. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.040 Voluntary abatement of nuisances.
The owner or tenant of any building, structure or property found to be a nuisance under the provisions of this chapter may abate the nuisance at any time within the abatement period. The enforcement officer shall be advised of the abatement and shall inspect the premises to ensure that the nuisance has in fact been abated.
Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.050 Failure to voluntarily abate declared nuisance.
If a nuisance is not properly abated within the abatement period, the city council shall hold a public hearing to determine if the declared nuisance should be abated under the police powers of the city. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.060 Notice of public hearing.
A written notice of public hearing shall be served on the owner of the property containing the alleged public nuisance at least 10 days prior to the date set for the city council public hearing. The written notice of public hearing will state time and place of hearing, location and assessor's parcel number of property involved, and a list of violations. The notice will advise the owner has a right to appear and present evidence. Service shall be made by personal service upon the owner or by certified or registered mail. If there is no known address for the owner, the notice shall be sent in care of the property address. "Owner" as used herein shall mean any person(s) shown as the property owner on the latest equalized property tax assessment rolls. If the owner of record, after diligent search, cannot be found, the notice shall be served by posting a copy of the notice in a conspicuous place upon the property at least 10 days before the hearing and by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least 10 calendar days before the hearing. The failure of any person to receive notice shall not affect the validity of the proceedings. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.070 Hearing by city council.
At the time and place stated in the notice of public hearing, the city council shall hear and consider all relevant evidence, objections, or protests, and shall receive testimony from owners, witnesses, city personnel and interested persons relative to the alleged public nuisance and to the proposed abatement methods. The hearing may be continued from time to time. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.080 Decision by city council.
Following the public hearing, the city council shall consider all evidence and determine whether the premises, or any part of the premises, constitute a public nuisance. If the city council finds that a public nuisance does exist and that there is sufficient cause to abate the nuisance, the city council shall make written findings, and direct the enforcement officer to sign an order ordering the owner to abate the nuisance. The order shall set forth the times within which the work shall be commenced and completed and shall be mailed to the owner. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.090 Limitation of filing judicial action.
Any person wishing to challenge the order of abatement must bring a court action to contest such decision within 30 days after the date of such decision of the city council. Otherwise, all objections to such decision shall be deemed waived. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.100 Service of abatement order.
Within five working days following the city council decision, the property owner and/or the person having charge or control of the premises shall be served with a copy of the written order of the city council in the manner provided in EMC 17.44.060. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.110 Abatement by property owner.
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The property owner shall, at his or her own expense, abate the nuisance as prescribed by the order of the city council, and prior to the expiration of the abatement period set forth in the order. If the nuisance has been inspected by the enforcement officer and is found to be abated in accordance with the order, proceedings shall be terminated. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.120 Abatement by the city.
If a declared nuisance is not completely abated within the time prescribed by the city council order, the city council is authorized at its discretion to cause the nuisance to be abated by city forces or private contact. In furtherance of this section, the enforcement officer or his or her designated agents) is expressly authorized to enter upon the premises for the purpose of abating the nuisance. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.130 Record of cost for abatement.
A. The enforcement officer, or such city official as may be designated, shall keep an account of the costs (including incidental expenses) of abating such nuisance on each separate lot or parcel of land where the work is done. He or she must render an itemized report in writing to the city council showing the cost of abatement including the cost of nuisance abatement proceedings, rehabilitating, demolishing, repairing, or removal of the premises, buildings, or structures and including any salvage value relating thereto; provided, that before the report is submitted to the city council, a copy of the report shall be served in accordance with the provision of EMC 17.44.060 together with a notice of the time when the report shall be heard by the city council for confirmation.
B. The term "incidental expenses" includes, but is not limited to, the actual expenses and costs of the city, including attorney's fees incurred in the conduct of hearing, in the preparation of notices, specifications and contracts, and in inspecting the work, and the costs of printing and mailing required hereunder. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.140 Report - Hearing and proceedings.
At the time and place fixed for receiving and considering the report, the city council shall hear and pass upon the reports of such costs of abatement, together with any objections or protests. Thereupon, the city council may make such revision, correction or modification in the report, as it may deem just, after which, by motion, the report, as submitted or as revised, corrected or modified, shall be confirmed. The decision of the city council on all protests and objections which may be made shall be final and conclusive. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.150 Assessment of costs against property - Lien.
A. The total cost for abating the nuisance, as confirmed by the city council, shall constitute a special assessment against the respective lot or parcel of land to which it relates. Recordation in the office of the county recorder of a notice of lien, as so made and confirmed, shall constitute a lien on the property for the amount of the assessment.
B. After such confirmation and recordation, a copy may be turned over to the tax collector for the city, whereupon it shall be the duty of the tax collector to add the amounts of the respective assessment to the next regular tax bills levied against the respective lots and parcels of land for municipal purposes. Thereafter, the amounts shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner ordinary municipal taxes are collected, and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure under foreclosure and sale in case of delinquency as provided for ordinary municipal taxes.
C. After recordation, the lien may be foreclosed by an action brought by the city for a money judgment. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44,160 Violation - Penalty.
A. Any person who removes any notice or order posted as required in this chapter, for the purpose of interfering with the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, is guilty of an infraction. https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Etna/#:/Etna17/Etna1744.html#17.44.140 3/4 3/13/23,12:28 PM Chapter 17.44 NUISANCE ABATEMENT
B. Any person who obstructs, impedes or interferes with any representative of the city council or with any representative of a city department or with any person who owns or holds any estate or interest in a building which has been ordered to be vacated, repaired, rehabilitated or demolished or with any person to whom any such building has been lawfully sold pursuant to the provisions of this chapter when any of the aforementioned individuals are lawfully engaged in proceedings involving the abatement of a nuisance is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 186, 2003)
17.44.170 Recovery of attorney's fees in nuisance abatement actions.
In any action, administrative proceeding or special proceeding to abate a nuisance in which the city elects, at the initiation of the action or proceeding, to seek recovery of its attorney's fees, the prevailing party in the action or proceeding shall recover its attorney's fees incurred in the action or proceeding. In no action, administrative proceeding or special proceeding shall an award of attorney's fees to a prevailing party exceed the amount of reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the city in the action or proceeding. "Prevailing party" shall not include a party who complies with a notice of violation issued by the city or an order in any action, administrative proceeding or special proceeding. Attorney fees shall include fees for the services of the city attorney or his or her assistant and deputies, calculated based on the effective hourly rate of such attorney. (Government Code Section 38773.5.) (Ord. 186, 2003)
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Social and Emotional Knowledge of Parenting
Competence & Child Development
Children's early experiences of being Children thrive when parents provide nurtured and developing a positive not only affection, but also respectful relationship with caring adult affects all communication and listening, consistent aspects of behavior and rules and expectations,
development. and safe opportunities
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family-specific needs—are better able to ensure the
safety and well-being of their children.
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STRESS & EARLY BRAIN GROWTH
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
What are ACEs?
ACEs are serious childhood traumas -- a list is shown below -- that result in toxic stress that can harm a child's brain.
This toxic stress may prevent child from learning, from playing in a healthy way with other children, and can result in long-term health problems.
How do ACEs affect health?
Adverse Childhood Experiences
can include: Through stress. Frequent or prolonged exposure to ACEs can create toxic stress
1. Emotional abuse which can damage the developing brain of a child and affect overall health
2. Physical abuse
3. Sexual abuse
4. Emotional neglect Reduces the ability to respond, Lowers tolerance for stress, which can
5. Physical neglect learn, or figure things out, which result in behaviors such as fighting,
6. Mother treated violently can result in problems in school. checking out or defiance.
7. Household substance abuse
8. Household mental illness
9. Parental separation or divorce
10. Incarcerated household member Increases difficulty
in making friends
11. Bullying (by another child or adult)
and maintaining
12. Witnessing violence outside relationships.
the home Increases problems
13. Witness a brother or sister with learning and
being abused memory, which can be
14. Racism, sexism, or any other form permanent.
of discrimination
15. Being homeless Increases stress
16. Natural disasters and war hormones which
affects the body's May cause
ability to fight lasting health
infection. problems,
Exposure to childhood ACEs can
increase the risk of:
• Adolescent pregnancy
• Alcoholism and alcohol abuse
• Depression
• Illicit drug use
• Heart disease
• Liver disease
• Multiple sexual partners
• Intimate partner violence
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
A Survival Mode Response to toxic stress increases a child's heart rate, blood • Smoking
pressure, breathing and muscle tension. Their thinking brain is knocked off-line. • Suicide attempts
Self-protection is their priority. In other words:
• Unintended pregnancies "I can't hear you! I can't respond to you! I am just trying to be safe!" The good news is resilience can bring back health and hope! What is Resilience?
Resilience is the ability to return to being healthy and hopeful after bad things happen. Research shows that if parents provide a safe environment for their children and teach them how to be resilient, that helps reduce the effects of ACES.
Resilience trumps ACES!
Parents, teachers and caregivers can help children by:
• Gaining an understanding of ACEs
• Helping children identify feelings and manage emotions • Creating safe physical and emotional environments at home, in school, and in neighborhoods
What does resilience look like?
1. Having resilient parents
Parents who know how to solve problems, who have healthy relationships with other adults, and who build healthy relationships with their children.
2. Building attachment and nurturing relationships
Adults who listen and respond patiently to a
child in a supportive way, and pay attention
to a child's physical and emotional needs. Resources:
ACES 101
3. Building social connections http://acestoohigh.com/aces-101/ Having family, friends and/or neighbors who
support, help and listen to children. Triple-P Parenting www.triplep-parenting.net/
4. Meeting basic needs
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Thanks to the people in the Community & Famity Services Division at the Spokane (WA) Regional Health District for developing this handout for parents in Washington State, and sharing it with others around the world.