Brief

The Department of Building and Safety initiated this file to place a lien on the residential property at 7659 North Bluebell Avenue (APN 2305-039-005) for $2,628.41 in unpaid code enforcement costs or related charges. Council adopted the lien in November 2019 (12-0). The file was reactivated in February 2026 when Building and Safety resubmitted updated documentation, and Council re-adopted the lien on April 22, 2026 (12-0-3). The matter is now closed as of May 5, 2026.

Full summary

This file documents the City's effort to recover code enforcement costs against the property owner at 7659 North Bluebell Avenue in the Sylmar area. The Department of Building and Safety determined that $2,628.41 in charges—related to building violations, inspections, or enforcement actions—remained unpaid, and sought Council authorization to record an administrative lien against the property. The file was first introduced in July 2019 based on a Building and Safety report dated July 8, 2019. Council adopted the lien authorization on November 5, 2019, by a unanimous vote of 12-0. The matter appeared to be concluded at that time, with action becoming final on November 6, 2019. However, in February 2026, the Department of Building and Safety resubmitted the file, indicating a need to revisit or reaffirm the lien. On February 24, 2026, Building and Safety submitted updated documentation dated December 30, 2025, suggesting either a change in circumstances or a procedural reinstatement. The City Clerk scheduled the item for Council consideration on April 22, 2026. Council again adopted the lien on that date by a vote of 12-0-3 (three council members not voting), with the action becoming final on May 5, 2026. The exact reason for the 2026 reactivation—whether prompted by a change in the property owner, a need to extend the lien, or administrative procedure—is not specified in the available documents. The file is now closed.

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.
• 2019-11-06 Council action final.
• 2019-11-05 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2019-11-01 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on November 5, 2019.
• 2019-07-29 Department of Building and Safety document(s) referred to Council.
• 2019-07-26 Document(s) submitted by Department of Building and Safety, as follows:Department of Building and Safety report, dated July 8, 2019, relative to the proposed lien of $2,628.41 to be recorded for the property at 7659 North Bluebell Avenue.

Documents (5)

• 2026-05-05 Council Action · council_action
• 2025-12-30 Report from Department of Building and Safety · report
• 2019-11-06 Council Action · council_action
• 2019-11-05 Speaker Card(s) · speaker_card
• 2019-07-08 Report from Department of Building and Safety · report