First Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1079 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH in Council File RLH SAO 25-71.

Summary

This item concerns an appeal filed by Nigel Neely regarding a nuisance abatement order for the property at 1079 Western Avenue North. The Legislative Hearing Officer, Marcia Moermond, recommended granting specific deadlines for the property owner to comply with the abatement order. These deadlines include:

• December 31, 2025, for the proper removal or storage of tires and pallets.
• January 30, 2026, for the removal or proper storage of buckets, interior furniture, and loose/scattered items.
• May 31, 2026, for the removal of lattice under the porch and tree debris.

The City Council will hold a public hearing on December 17, 2025, to consider Ms. Moermond's recommendation. If the owner contests the recommendation, they may appear at the hearing. The matter will be reviewed again in subsequent legislative hearings on January 6, February 3, and June 2, 2026, with corresponding City Council public hearings scheduled for January 14, February 11, and June 10, 2026, to determine compliance.

Citizen Impact

This item relates to a property owner's appeal of a nuisance abatement order. Residents are not directly impacted unless they are the property owner involved in the appeal, as it concerns specific property maintenance issues and compliance deadlines.

Confidence

high