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What is Being Proposed?
The Public Works Committee is recommending that the City Council declare the property at 228 North Gaffey Street a public nuisance and authorize the Board of Public Works to abate (eliminate) the nuisance conditions. The City would then bill the property owner for all cleanup costs incurred.
Why?
The property has accumulated excessive trash and debris, is being used for junk storage, and contains dangerous structures or conditions that pose a threat to public health and safety. These conditions warrant official intervention under Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 7.35.2(c).
Key Details
Property: 228 North Gaffey Street (APN 7448031028) Committee Vote: 2 YES votes (Hernandez, Hutt); 1 ABSENT (Padilla) Committee Meeting Date: October 22, 2025 Status: Forwarded to full City Council for final approval Financial Impact: No fiscal analysis has been completed yet
Impact
This declaration allows the City to clean up the property and recover costs from the owner. Residents in the area should benefit from the removal of hazardous conditions and accumulated debris. Property owners should note this process sets a precedent for how similar violations are handled citywide. Note: This action is not official until the full City Council votes to approve it.
What is Being Proposed?
The City Council is declaring the property at 228 N. Gaffey Street in San Pedro (APN 7448031028) a public nuisance and authorizing the Board of Public Works to proceed with abatement—cleanup and remediation—of the site. The resolution directs the Board to issue notices and take necessary action to eliminate the nuisance conditions, then bill the property owner for all costs incurred by the City.
Why?
Communities across Los Angeles struggle with abandoned and neglected properties that attract blight, crime, and reduce neighborhood quality of life. This specific San Pedro property has excessive trash and debris, stored junk, and dangerous structures or conditions. Previous abatement efforts have been unsuccessful, making this formal declaration necessary to compel action and cost recovery.
Key Details
Location: 228 N. Gaffey Street, Council District 15 (San Pedro) Presented by: Councilmember Tim McOsker (15th District) Seconded by: Councilmember Blumenfield Authority: Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 7.35.2(c) Date: September 16, 2025
Impact
Property owners will be legally responsible for paying all cleanup and abatement costs. Residents in the San Pedro area should see improved neighborhood conditions once the nuisance is eliminated. This action provides a pathway to reclaim neglected properties and hold owners accountable for maintaining their sites.