STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
CC 8
8/13/2024
TN
Date:August 13, 2024
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From:Allison Burns, City Attorney
Subject:Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Attorney to File and Pursue Civil Complaints for Drug Abatement, Abatement of Public Nuisance, Appointment of Receiver, and/or Related Actions on Behalf of the City
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. ______ authorizing the City Attorney to file and pursue civil complaints for drug abatement, abatement of public nuisance, appointment of receiver, and/or related actions on behalf of the City.
G.C. Section 84308: No
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Background:
Nuisance properties, including, but not limited to properties on which narcotics activity is conducted, squatters take up residence and/or criminal activity is undertaken are a detriment to neighborhoods and the citizens of Lancaster. The Lancaster Municipal Code and California statutes each authorize the City to file civil actions to abate nuisances. Expeditious processing of such civil enforcement actions is in the City's best interest. Authorizing the City Attorney to routinely file, where appropriate, civil complaints for drug abatement, abatement of public nuisance and/or receivership actions would expedite the enforcement of California law and the Lancaster Municipal Code.
Attachment:
Resolution No. _________