Ex Parte Application for Appointment to Abate Public Nuisance
The Petition filed by City of Costa Mesa (“City”) as to a real property located at 1269 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (APNs 141-201-04 and 141-201-17) and 1273 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA (APNs 141-201-03 and 141-201-18) (the “Property”), for an Order to Abate Substandard Building and Appointment of Receiver, per Health & Safety Code § 17980.7(c), is Granted.
City has demonstrated that there are significant and ongoing housing and building code violations at the Property, in both buildings, which pose a serious risk to the health and safety of any occupants and the public. City has also demonstrated that although a Notice to Abate was issued in January, the majority of the cited conditions remain.
The property owner, Ms. Martinez (“Owner”), has stated that personal circumstances, including substantial health issues, impacted her ability to accomplish the necessary repairs. The stated circumstances suggest that the fail