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Supervisors approve $1,094.54 lien after code enforcement abatement at Clear Lake Oaks property
Summary
The board approved recording a lien to cover abatement costs for trash and unsafe conditions at 250 Lake Street in Clear Lake Oaks; staff said the property lacks running water and remains red‑tagged for occupancy.
CLEAR LAKE OAKS, Calif. — The Lake County Board of Supervisors on May 20 approved recording a lien for $1,094.54 to cover abatement costs at 250 Lake Street in Clear Lake Oaks after code enforcement removed trash and other hazards.
Marcus Beltramo, manager of Lake County Code Enforcement, said staff received multiple complaints about the R‑1 property, which contains two dwelling units. Beltramo corrected a prior memo line that misidentified the community as “Neese” and confirmed the property is in Clear Lake Oaks. He said code officers documented garbage, tires, and other unscreened storage that created a public‑health and safety nuisance and issued notices and an order to abate; no timely appeal was filed.
Beltramo said the abatement used a third‑party hauler (360 Junk Removal & Hauling) and cost $800; administrative costs were $294.54, producing a total lien request of $1,094.54. He told the board the property currently lacks running water to fixtures, prompting a red tag and a finding that the units are not fit for occupation until water is restored. He said he stayed in contact with property owner Pamela G. Hahn, who told him that residents living there were unauthorized squatters and family members.
Beltramo asked that, if approved, staff be directed to record the lien with the county recorder and transmit it to the tax collector’s office so it can be captured by an upcoming tax lien sale if applicable. Supervisors asked about timing relative to an imminent tax sale; Beltramo said he had coordinated with the tax collector and would submit the information immediately so the lien would be included.
Supervisor motioned to approve the lien; the board voted unanimously to record the lien and deliver it to the auditor/tax collector for special assessment.
Why it matters: Recording the lien allows county costs to be recovered from the property if taxes or sale proceeds are collected. The property remains red‑tagged and uninhabitable until required utilities are restored and structural hazards addressed.
Provenance - topicintro: Code Enforcement manager presentation describing violations, abatement, and requested lien amount (transcript beginning ~1697.30). - topfinish: Motion to approve lien and board vote (transcript beginning ~2361.78).
