Brief

The Department of Building and Safety initiated a lien action against the property at 7700 South Avalon Boulevard for $3,911.66 in unpaid code violations. Council first adopted the lien on March 1, 2017 by a vote of 12-0. The matter was reactivated in 2026 when Building and Safety submitted an updated document in February; Council adopted it again on April 22, 2026, by the same 12-0 margin. The file is now closed.

Full summary

This file involves the recordation of a municipal lien against real property at 7700 South Avalon Boulevard (Assessor's Parcel Number 6023-025-006) for code violations. The Department of Building and Safety reported in September 2016 that the property owner owed $3,911.66 in unpaid violation penalties and related enforcement costs. The department requested City Council authorization to record the lien, which is a standard enforcement mechanism used when property owners fail to comply with Building and Safety orders or pay assessed fines. Council first considered this matter in early 2017. On March 1, 2017, the full Council voted 12-0 to adopt the lien, making it recordable as a claim against the property. The matter appeared closed at that time, with a note of council action final entered on March 3, 2017. Nine years later, in February 2026, the Department of Building and Safety resubmitted documentation dated December 30, 2025, referring the matter back to Council. This reactivation suggests either that the original lien had not been fully resolved or that the property remained in non-compliance. Council scheduled and voted on the item again on April 22, 2026, adopting it once more by a 12-0 margin. The file was marked final on May 5, 2026, and is now closed. The extended timeline and dual adoption votes indicate either a lien renewal or a procedural reinstatement following the passage of nearly a decade.

Activity (10)

• 2026-05-05 Council action final.
• 2026-04-22 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-04-17 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on April 22, 2026.
• 2026-02-25 Department of Building and Safety document(s) referred to Council.
• 2026-02-24 Document submitted by Department of Building and Safety, dated December 30, 2025.
• 2017-03-03 Council action final.
• 2017-03-01 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2017-02-27 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on March 1, 2017.
• 2016-12-28 Department of Building and Safety document(s) referred to Council.
• 2016-12-28 Document(s) submitted by Department of Building and Safety, as follows:Department of Building and Safety report, dated September 14, 2016, relative to the proposed lien of $3,911.66 to be recorded for the property at 7700 South Avalon Boulevard.

Documents (5)

• 2026-05-05 Council Action · council_action
• 2025-12-30 Report from Department of Building and Safety · report
• 2017-03-03 Council Action · council_action
• 2017-03-01 Speaker Card(s) · speaker_card
• 2016-09-14 Report from Department of Building and Safety · report