Minutes 02-16-22 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY STANDARDS SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION HEARINGS
HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISION CHAMBERS, 100 E. OCEAN AVE.
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022, AT 9 A.M.
PRESENT:
Hilary Zalman, Esq., Community Standards Special Magistrate
Vestiguerne Pierre, Community Standards Supervisor
Candice Stone, Director, Community Standards
Tanya Guim, Administrative Supervisor Community Standards
Charnice Harrison, Community Standards Associate
City Attorney
Jennifer Oh, Recording Secretary, Prototype, Inc.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Hilary Zalman, Community Standards Special Magistrate, called the Hearings to order
at 9:05 a.m. and explained the Magistrate's role and the procedures. Pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes, all orders are appealable only to the Circuit Court in Palm Beach
County and not to the City Commission. Also, a fine will be imposed if the violation(s) are
not corrected by the deadline.
II. INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES
Administrative Supervisor Guim administered an oath to all those intending to testify.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
NOTE: Item #7 started at 10:55 a.m.
Case Hearing
Case No. 21-1000 White Rose Homes LLC
Property Address: 132 NE 12th Avenue
Property Type: Multi-Family
Property Violation(s): CH 15, SEC 15-116, Sub-Section A of the Boynton Beach
Chronic Nuisance Property Code
This case was presented by Director Candice Stone, which was a City Department
referral. The initial inspection date was April 20, 2021, and the initial Notice was issued
April 26, 2021, with 60 days to comply. The property owner was provided with a Chronic
Nuisance Agreement, which they signed at the time of issuance; however, they did not
follow through with all the requirements of the Agreement. The City is requesting a finding
that the property is a chronic nuisance. The property owner did not comply with the
Agreement pursuing to Section 15-116, Sub-Section A. When the property owner violates
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the Agreement, the City may prosecute a Declaration of Chronic Nuisance at a Hearing.
She mentioned the binder with the following Exhibits:
Exhibit A: Notice of Declaration of Chronic Nuisance, which was issued to the property
owner on April 26, 2021.
Exhibit B: Signed Chronic Nuisance Agreement, was signed on May 27, 2021, and the
City signed on June 7, 2021.
Exhibit C: An excerpt of the signed Agreement that specifies requirements of what the
property owner agreed to. This lists six requirements, two of which were not completed.
As a result of noncompliance, this matter was scheduled for a Hearing.
Exhibit D: A composite of documentation of the incidents.
Exhibit E: Certified Green Card and Affidavit of Posting. The Notice of Hearing was issued
to the property owner by the means of Certified Mail and posting the property.
Exhibit F: The two requirements that were not completed are installation of a six-foot
fence and installment of surveillance cameras were not completed.
Ms. Zalman questioned the two Sub numbers under the Section for the two items that
were not completed.
Director Stone replied the six-foot fence was Sub-section B under the Agreement, and
the surveillance cameras was Sub-Section F.
Director Stone indicated everything discussed and their failure to comply arises from the
Declaration of Chronic Nuisance made by the Chronic Nuisance Committee. Mr. Cafaro
was present to explain the activities of the chronic nuisance on the property and Exhibit
D, the composite of documentation of incidents that led to declaring the property a chronic
nuisance. Mr. Cafaro will go into detail of each incident and state how it was brought to
the Chronic Nuisance Committee and how the Committee agreed to the Declaration.
Gregory Cafaro, Police Service Manager, stated this property has had seven nuisances
and incidents between the timeframe of February 3,2021 and February 17, 2021. The
seven specific incidents are all narcotics related and involved three separate units within
the six-plex, which is located at 132 NE 12th Avenue. The most recent incidents involve a
specific couple who have been living there for quite a long time. There were undercover
buys on two separate occasions at each of these locations and there were subsequent
search warrants executed on three different units within that six-plex. All those activities
produced narcotics and there were also firearms on one of the search warrant, which
were in the possession of a convicted felon. This property also predates this nuisance
case going back to 2019, where the Chronic Nuisance Committee had just formed and
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by lack of notification, those incidents were not brought to his attention back then, which
is why a previous case was not filed. The previous cases were also narcotics related at
the same address with the same two occupants involved in the most recent cases. Those
two occupants have been living there for the past three years and have been involved in
numerous narcotics arrests and search warrants executed at those same units prior to
establishment of this current case. The cameras were one of the mandated items on the
Agreement due to the fact all the narcotics activity that has taken place there over the
years has not been mitigated or attempted to be mitigated by the owner. The fence
creates a perimeter barrier around the property and prevents traffic coming from the rear
and sides of the property, so it is limited to residential traffic to and from the front of the
building where a four-foot fence was installed, which was required to create a barrier for
walk-up narcotics traffic to this specific location; however, the locking system is
questionable.
Ms. Zalman advised that she wanted to focus on the two issues that were not done. The
City stated under Section 413 of the Agreement, the owner must install a fence, six feet in
height, on the east, west, and south sides of the property as indicated by *A in Plaintiff's
Exhibit. She asked if Mr. White was presented a copy of the Plaintiff's Exhibits.
Charles White, property owner, replied not to his knowledge.
Director Stone stated that according to the Code, they need to establish why the property
is a chronic nuisance, so although Mr. Cafaro offered to provide the information, they
have to lay their predicate for what the basis is for defining property a chronic nuisance.
If he could go in order and advise of the incidents that caused the property to be a chronic
nuisance, then he is the proper witness to answer what was recommended and what they
did not fulfill.
Ms. Zalman questioned if a Notice was provided for this Hearing within 15 days prior and
if so, if Director Stone could state the date into the record when the Notice of Hearing was
circulated.
Director Stone indicated the Notice of Hearing was issued by Certified Mail and posted
on January 21, 2022.
Ms. Zalman returned to the City's first witness, so he could establish why this property
was a chronic nuisance and establish that Sub-sections 413 and 4F were not complied
within the Agreement.
Mr. Cafaro reiterated there were seven violations within a 30-day period, which would
trigger the Nuisance Ordinance. He reviewed each violation as follows:
• The first violation occurred on February 3, 2021, under Police Case No. 21-6391-
1, in violation of the Ordinance Section 15-112, Sub-section D24. It was a narcotic
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related offense and there were undercover buys or purchases of crack cocaine
made at Unit, B.
• On February 4, 2021, under Police Case No. 21-6625-1, in violation of Ordinance
Section 15-112, Sub-section D24, crack cocaine was purchased by an undercover
person at that location at Unit E.
• On February 5, 2021, under Police Case No. 21-6391-2, which is a Supplemental
to one of the previous cases, in violation of Ordinance Section 15-112, Sub-section
D24, undercover purchase of crack cocaine was made involving Units B and C.
• On February 5, 2021, under Police Case No. 21-6625-2, in violation of Ordinance
Section 15-112, Sub-section D24, crack cocaine was purchased by an undercover
person at Unit E.
The next three are search warrants served at each of the respective locations as follows:
• On February 17, 2021, under Police Case No. 21-8901, in violation of Ordinance
Section 15-112, Sub-section D24, a search warrant was executed at Unit B. The
search warrant revealed narcotics, which included cocaine, crack cocaine, powder
cocaine, Oxycodone, and marijuana.
• On February 17, 2021, under Police Case No. 21-8902, in violation of Ordinance
Section 15-112, Sub-sections D24 and D25, a search warrant was executed in
Unit C. During that search warrant, narcotics, which included cocaine, were
recovered as well as multiple firearms, which were in possession of a convicted
felon.
• On February 17, 2021, under Police Case No. 21-8903, in violation of Ordinance
Section 15-112, Sub-section D24, a search warrant was executed in Unit E. That
search warrant recovered narcotics, which included cocaine, marijuana, and
heroin. Units B and C were occupied by a couple with the last names of Johnson
and Vest. The same two suspects have been living there dating back to 2019, and
they were involved in previous narcotics sales, which ultimately resulted in search
warrants being served on those units in 2019. That would establish that the owner
had some knowledge that there was criminal activity being conducted in and
around those apartments by the occupants, who were the subjects of search
warrants and narcotics purchases in 2021, which were the trigger incidents in this
case.
As far as security requirements for the property, a survey was conducted and
recommendations were made and approved by the Chronic Nuisance Committee, which
included fencing on all four sides, the south, east, and west side required a six-foot fence
to be erected on the property and the north side required a four-foot chain link fence with
a locking gate, which appears to have been installed, other than the fact it can be opened
from the outside by reaching over the fence and turning a knob; it defeats the security
aspect, but it does comply with the four-foot installation and the locking gate. Locking was
upgraded, but the east, west, and south side fences were not done with permits according
to Code. The security camera system, which could be accessed by the Police
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Department, was not installed and it does not appear there were any attempts to install
the security system at that location.
Ms. Zalman asked Mr. White if he wanted to ask any questions of the witness, Mr. Cafaro.
Mr. White did not have any questions but noted that he had a lot to say.
Ms. Zalman mentioned Ordinance Section 15-116 and did not think they have to establish
chronic nuisance, she thought the only thing that needed to be presented under Sub-
section C, is evidence that the Agreement or corrective plan failed to be adhered to by
the property owner. There is a choice by the City to present evidence on the Declaration
of Chronic Nuisance or the failure by the property owner to implement. She believed the
only thing necessary is just presenting evidence that they did not comply to those Sub-
sections.
Director Stoner does not want to shorten this. The Sub-sections below Section F explain
the type of Order that can be entered, it says the Order shall indicate a Declaration that
the property is a chronic nuisance.
Ms. Zalman stated her Sub-sections ended at C and reviewed what was provided. She
was happy this was brought to her attention and noted this all needs to be in the record
to enter the Order, which, according to F1, would include the findings and facts
establishing the pattern of nuisance activity in the violation of this article. She mentioned
if an Order is established, what needs to be written in the Order, and what the City is
putting on the evidence listed. Once the City finishes presenting their case, Mr. White will
have a chance to speak.
Director Stoner advised the City is done.
Ms. Zalman indicated that her decision focuses on two Sub-sections that have been put
into evidence that have not been complied with, which is 4B and 4F.
Mr. White commented that he read the document.
Ms. Zalman stated the purpose of this Hearing is to see if this Agreement has been
complied with.
Mr. White advised the way he reads the document, there are four main issues that needed
to be complied with; a fence, security lighting, a contract that needed to be signed with
the Boynton Beach Police Department, and cameras. The fencing is complete, the
security lights are complete, and the contract has been signed with the Boynton Beach
Police Department, so 75% of the items are complete. The only thing that is incomplete
are the cameras. He provided a current picture.
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Ms. Zalman clarified that in Mr. White's testimony, he is saying Sub-section F, the
cameras, is the only thing that has not been done.
Mr. White stated he has been working diligently getting this done during a pandemic. Most
of those pictures were taken a year ago; the property has been cleaned up. This entire
case by the City is an attempt to fix a problem that was fixed the moment the Police
Department finally, after many attempts, removed the couple who was allegedly doing
illegal activities. It is important to understand that the Police Department knew about this
couple for years; they would arrest them, lock them up for two days, and return them to
the apartment; this happened multiple times.
Ms. Zalman asked if Mr. White considers himself a landlord of the tenants or the landlord
who collects the rent.
Mr. White replied he is the landlord.
Ms. Zalman questioned if Mr.White ever considered hiring an attorney to evict the tenants
or to find them in default for criminal activity.
Mr. White commented that he is not Law Enforcement; he pays his taxes to help the Law
Enforcement officials do their work.
Ms. Zalman asked if he ever considered filing his own civil action outside of criminal.
Mr. White replied no. The Boynton Beach Police Department is acting as if this is a
building full of drug dealers. There was one couple in one of the apartments who was
allegedly selling drugs. The City of Boynton Beach Police Department knew about these
individuals for years and did nothing or at least were inept when they did. To the best of
his knowledge, the individual worked in construction; he is not Law Enforcement, and it
is not his job to determine whether someone is a the setter or a drug dealer.
Ms. Zalman stated she did not know if the leases state the tenant must be in compliance
with all Florida laws in which case, he has his own right of eviction against the tenants if
they are not complying.
Mr. White indicated he is not an attorney. A lot of this came to a head during the pandemic
when there was an eviction moratorium, and the Courts were closed; eviction was not an
option.
Ms. Zalman advised evictions were never stopped; they were stopped for certain reasons,
such as economic and COVID, but they were always going forward. Her question was if
he was pursuing it civically through eviction or otherwise against the tenant.
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Mr. White replied no. He kept expecting the Boynton Beach Police Department to get the
job done. In 2017, he met with the City of Boynton Beach Police Department, signed a lot
of paperwork in an effort to "clean up the neighborhood" and allowed them complete
access to the property, and "No Trespassing" signs were posted. He was willing to help,
and they did nothing other than perpetually lock up Mr. Johnson and set him free. He
wanted this to be resolved and thought the Police Department was on the job. Once they
finally removed Mr. Johnson and Katie Vest, the problem has been resolved, so this entire
document is an effort to fix a problem that was fixed once the tenants were put in prison.
The problem is solved and there have been zero calls to the Police Department regarding
this property since they were locked up in the past year. He noted the Police Department
came to the property multiple times, destroyed two doors and smashed eight windows,
which he repaired at his own expense and did not ask for reimbursement by the Police
Department; the cost was over $3,000. In his opinion, the issue has been resolved. The
building is beautiful, it has been painted, all the doors have been repaired, there is a six-
foot fence on three sides, a four-foot fence up front as asked, and the building is well lit
with security lights. Regarding the security camera, he would like that requirement to be
remove; there is nothing to see because the problem was resolved. He filled the building
with nice, quiet, clean-cut families.
Ms. Zalman advised evidence has been submitted that Sub-section 4B has been
complied with and asked the City Attorney if there were any further questions for either
witness or regarding the new testimony that has been added to the record.
The City Attorney requested Mr. Cafaro provide Ms. Zalman with any information he has
regarding the property owner's representation that the nuisance no longer exists, and if
there have been any additional incidents or if there is still a concern knowing that these
two individuals are incarcerated.
Mr. Cafaro indicated there were three different people involved and arrested on these
trigger incidents. One was the occupant of Unit E, who may have the same last name as
Mr. Johnson, but he is a separate entity all together. There were three apartments
involved, which was 50% of the rental apartments. There have been calls for service at
this location, but not narcotics related, or anything related to the Nuisance Ordinance.
Mr. White asked for the dates of the calls and what they pertained to.
Mr. Cafaro stated that information was not available at this time, but there were calls for
service; they may have been of a domestic nature. Despite the fact Police Officers have
a job to do, he apologized for Mr. White's perception of what they do as Police Officers,
but they arrest people, they do not force them into jail or keep them away from being
released from the Courts. The fence is not complete; perhaps someone from the Building
Department can clarify this, but it appeared some fencing was doubled up on some
existing fencing, and he did not believe it was done according to permit or according to
Building Code. For the record, he is no longer Officer Cafaro, he has been given a civilian
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title within the Police Department and is no longer a sworn Police Officer.As far as camera
requirements, they have done that same camera requirement for every nuisance property
case they put together, it goes along with the CEPTED Assessment of the property,
lighting, fencing, etc.
Director Stone asked what CEPTED is.
Mr. Cafaro stated CEPTED is a security survey that is conducted; the point is to assess
a property or location and through environment and design, which includes lighting,
fencing, and security cameras, to design a safe location or environment, which removes
any obstructions from view from the street, hiding places, and potential dark spots. In this
case, it was an open drug market for quite a long time.
The City Attorney asked if CEPTED is crime prevention through environmental design.
Mr. Cafaro replied it is.
The City Attorney commented that Mr. Cafaro made a statement that they do this for all
the cases and questioned if a blanket decision was made that every case needs this or if
it was an individual analysis done for this particular property.
Mr. Cafaro advised an individual analysis was conducted on this property as well as all
the others and each one would dictate similar, but they tailer it to each property. In this
case, the camera plan was put together to address all the entrance and exit areas where
most or all of the drug activity was taking place including the front of the building. Lighting
has been enhanced, which is a plus, but without fencing to establish a solid perimeter on
the east, west, and south sides, and cameras to document any activity, which would make
it much easier moving forward if in fact a questionable tenant would take up residence in
that location. They do not get a tremendous amount of cooperation from the community,
so they put in the tools necessary to provide a safe environment moving forward.
The City Attorney asked if the tenant or resident living on the property had any bearing
on environmental design elements determined necessary for a property.
Mr. Cafaro replied not necessarily. It is based on incidents that have taken place on the
property and in this case, it was narcotics. If it would have been something different, it
might have been tailored differently based on the offenses. This case was triggered by
narcotic related incidents, sales, and residences used as stash houses. His proposal to
the Committee would be to put in a plan that would suitably address all activities that have
already taken place at this residence. Moving forward, he thinks it would benefit any
potential resident for security and safety purposes.
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Ms. Zalman commented that the owners put on evidence that Sub-section4B with the
fence has been brought into compliance. She asked if they had any evidence they wanted
to put into record or any witnesses specifically for Sub-section 413.
Director Stoner stated the picture shown was taken by Officer Gayla Hill and it is a recent
picture dated February 10, 2022.
Officer Hill advised there used to be a wooden fence leaning against the fence, but it was
removed. When she visited the property on February 10, 2022, the higher chain link fence
was attached, and anyone could push through the fence and walk through; it is not fully
connected and there is a visible line in between the fences.
Ms. Zalman questioned what date the photo was taken and what Officer Hill was trying to
establish.
Officer Hill stated the photo was taken on February 10, 2022. She visited the property to
see if it was in compliance.
Ms. Zalman asked if compliance meant a six-foot fence was installed on the east, west,
and south sides of the property.
Officer Hill replied yes, and with permits. From looking in the system, no permits were
pulled to install the higher chain link fence.
Ms. Zalman asked if there was a six-foot fence on the property.
Officer Hill replied no, the fence used to stop where the shorter fence was. There is a six-
foot fence, but it was not done with a permit.
Director Stone stated that was the testimony, but additionally, Officer Hill indicated
someone could push the fence and walk right through it, so in addition to being
unpermitted, it is not serving the intended purpose, which is preventing people from
coming through that area.
Mr. White advised there is a six-foot fence on three sides of the property, no one can
push through it unless they want to be covered in blood from getting scratched.
Officer Hill questioned the gap in between the properties.
Mr. White commented that in looking at the pictures, he could not tell if the gap was an
inch. He noted that he could have the contractor put in some wire ties to tighten it up.
Even if someone scaled or pushed through the fence on the other side, the neighbor has
another six-foot fence all the way around. The City requested a four-foot fence at the front
of the property.
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Ms. Zalman advised she is focusing on the Agreement in Plaintiff's Exhibit B called a
Nuisance Abatement Agreement. It has the name as Charles White as a signature on
April 27, 2021. She questioned if he signed the Agreement.
Mr. White replied of course.
Ms. Zalman stated under Sub-section 4B of the Agreement, it states the property owner
will complete the following corrective actions before July 1, 2021, and it lists A, B, C, D,
E, and F. The two items she is focusing on is Sub-section B, which says the owner must
install a fence six feet in height.
Mr. White advised that a six-foot fence has been installed by permit, it is contracted.
Ms. Zalman asked Director Stone if she had evidence that Mr. White pulled a permit for
the six-foot fence referred to in Sub-section 4B.
Director Stone replied they do not. There is a permit in the system for a four-foot fence
for the front of the property.
Ms. Zalman questioned if there were any written extensions issued to the July 1, 2021
Notice.
Director Stone was not aware of any.
Mr. Cafaro stated there was a slight delay in getting the camera proposal prepared by a
vendor the City utilizes. Because of the delay in providing the proposal to Mr. White with
the specifics, that might have extended past the original date, which is why additional time
was provided to him.
Ms. Zalman questioned when Mr. White received the camera proposal.
Mr. Cafaro stated he would have to look in the package.
Ms. Zalman commented that Mr. White testified he did not think there is a need for the
cameras at this time. She asked if he reviewed the proposal provided by the Police
Department or if it was something he was not interested in doing.
Mr. White replied he looked at the proposal. He has not called any contractors, but he is
somewhat familiar with that type of work, which is extremely expensive. He reiterated the
problem has been resolved.
Ms. Zalman asked if Mr. White rejects Sub-section F because it is something he does not
want to do.
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Mr. White advised he was not rejecting anything; he was asking kindly. He has done a lot
of work and the building is clean.
Ms. Zalman reiterated she has a contract before her, and she is trying to figure out what
occurred and if Mr. White has had certain obligations. She asked if Mr. White recalled
when he received or reviewed the proposal from the Police Department.
Mr. White replied he did not. It was a few months later and when he signed it, he said it
was a lot of work to get done during a pandemic.
Mr. Cafaro stated the camera proposal was provided to them from the vendor on April 2,
2021, and he believed it was made part of the Notice package dated April 26, 2021. From
what he sees, there was no delay for this specific property; there have been some delays
for other properties, so he had to check the record.
Ms. Zalman commented that it sounds like Mr. White received the camera proposal before
he signed the Nuisance Agreement.
Mr. Cafaro stated that is correct. The Notice and Agreement will not be presented until
every aspect of the proposal is available for service. In this case April 2, 2021, was the
date the proposal was given to them by the vendor and then it was included with the
package dated April 26, 2021.
Director Stone stated the answer to her question is yes. The property owner is given a
Notice and a proposed Agreement. They have an opportunity to then meet with City staff
to go over the Notice and the proposed Agreement and discuss or negotiate before
signing.
Mr. White advised it was not presented to him in that manner. If he knew his time to
negotiate was at the meeting with Supervisor Pierre, he would have done so. He thought
it would be negotiated during the process. He is asking to skip the cameras, it is a huge
expense, and it will accomplish nothing.
Ms. Zalman thought they were following two different issues. This is a Chronic Nuisance
Hearing to see if Mr. White has abided by the Agreement, but she is hearing testimony
from him saying he signed and read the Agreement and knows what needs to be done.
She asked if Mr. White signed the Agreement under duress.
Mr. White replied no, but if you do not sign it the City starts fines; there is no choice.
Ms. Zalman commented that Mr. White is a Commercial landowner and he entered freely
into a contract.
Mr. White replied correct, and he has been working diligently to handle everything.
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Ms. Zalman sees Mr. White is reaching out to the City, which is not the proper forum to
do so. He is saying he signed the Agreement and sees Sub-section F. but does not think
there is a purpose for it anymore and wants to renegotiate. That is a separate issue and
is between Mr. White and the City of Boynton Beach to see if there is anything to talk
about in the future. The purpose of today's Hearing only is that there is a contract
presented and to see if it is in compliance and if not, the City wants to call this a chronic
nuisance. Regarding Sub-section 4B, there is testimony that there is not a properly
permitted six-foot installation of a fence, which was a requirement of the Agreement. She
finds the cameras were not done and understands why Mr. White objects, but it was a
requirement of the Agreement. She wants to enter a Declaration of Chronic Nuisance, but
this Order will not be entered today. She is going to request the minutes and write a full
Order establishing her reason why. Again, she is not taking Mr. White's right to
communicate with the City. She suggested he work with the City going forward, that is
always the best method. Procedurally, she finds that Mr. White is in breach of this
Agreement and is declaring the property as a chronic nuisance.
DECISION
Based on testimony and evidence, Ms. Zalman requested minutes of this meeting to write
a full Order establishing the reason why she wants to enter a Declaration of Chronic
Nuisance. She found Mr. White in breach of this Agreement and declared the property as
a chronic nuisance. She requested the City Attorney present a proposed Order for review
to see if anything needs to be added. A copy will be circulated to everyone.
The City Attorney clarified the Order and the Ordinance give the City the ability to go onto
the property, ABATE the nuisance, and then charge the property owner for the cost. The
City would speak with the property owner and discuss whether they can make the
accommodations he has requested and that is when this discussion or negotiation would
occur.
Ms. Zalman explained the City is going to put in a proposal that if Mr. White is not going
to handle it, the City is going to come in with their own vendors and take care of the repairs
and bring it into compliance, more specifically probably regarding the fence and cameras.
Before they do this, a meeting will be scheduled to go over this and perhaps there will be
a proposal everyone can agree on where Mr. White will take this on himself; that will be
the time to discuss a change of Agreement, a revision, or maybe there will not be one.
The City is not under any obligation to agree to that. Formally, if no agreement is reached
and nothing has changed, there will be an Order that the City can come in at some point
to take care of it themselves because there is a written Agreement.
Mr. White thought he understood, he is not an attorney. It seems overly complicated, and
he is here to comply and to help.
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Ms. Zalman suggested Mr. White Google Section 15-116 to review the Ordinance. This
is the next step. If the Agreement is breached, the City will move the Magistrate to say
they want a Declaration of Chronic Nuisance and an Order.
Item #7 concluded at 11:51 a.m.
[Minutes by C. Guifarro, Prototype Inc.]
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