The Bonita City Council voted Dec. 16 to declare four residential properties public nuisances and ordered abatement actions, including demolition in some cases, citing fire damage, structural failure and persistent neglect.

Code enforcement described 202 South 4th as boarded with missing sheathing, holes in the roof and a dilapidated accessory building and recommended demolition. The council moved to declare the property a public nuisance and order abatement; the motion (mover: Wofford; second: Young) passed with no opposition.

On 222 West Telequois, inspectors reported a prior fire, melted siding, inoperable vehicles in the yard and a sagging roof. Owner Gary Lara addressed the council, saying, “I just had a a fire around my house, and due to my income, I haven't been able to keep up with it,” and asked for more time to make repairs. Council voted to declare the property a nuisance but granted Lara 60 days to undertake cleanup before the city initiates abatement (motion by Bradley; second by Lucas).

Council members also declared 221 North 2nd a nuisance after staff described it as beyond repair, with sagging rooflines and unsecured openings; neighbors have shown interest in purchasing the lot. The motion (mover: Young; second: Laird) carried unanimously.

Finally, 348 North Brown — previously the subject of complaints and foreclosure — was described as having open windows, termite-damaged joists and holes in the roof. The council declared the property a public nuisance and ordered abatement (motion by Young; second: Swift).

The decisions place the properties on an abatement track that typically gives owners a window to comply before the city hires demolition or cleanup services. At 222 West Telequois, the council’s 60-day timeline is intended to allow the owner to complete repairs or remove hazards before the city acts.

What happens next: code enforcement will handle notices, timelines and follow-up inspections; the council asked for updates at the next appropriate meeting or earlier if remediation occurs.