Council opens public hearing on nuisance abatement; several properties already remedied

The Lemoore City Council opened a public hearing on Jan. 21 to consider continued abatement of public nuisances at locations previously identified by resolution.

Police Chief (identified in the meeting as the presenting chief) reported that 427 Avalon, 501 East Hazelwood and 138 G Street had come into compliance. The chief asked the council to continue the abatement process approved by resolution 2025-TAK-03 (as read during the meeting) for the remaining properties that remained out of compliance.

A public commenter asked whether the railroad areas referenced in the staff report covered downtown trackside areas or locations farther out of town; staff clarified the cited railroad segments included areas tucked behind residential properties near 17th Street toward Lamar. Staff said San Joaquin (San Joaquin Valley Railroad) had cut weeds on its portions for two years and that Union Pacific and other operators were expected to maintain their right-of-way responsibilities. The chief said the city will put properties out to bid for abatement where owners do not comply and will place liens on properties where the city performs the cleanup.

Why it matters: the abatement hearing addresses ongoing code-enforcement work and the city’s process for cleaning nuisance properties when owners fail to act, including liens and contractor bids. Several properties have been remediated since the previous meeting; others remain on the abatement list.

Outcome: the council opened and closed the public hearing and discussed next steps; no final vote to adopt new abatement orders was recorded on the transcript at the time the hearing was closed.