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Pico Rivera moves to court against Epic Hotel after residents report loitering, safety concerns
Summary
After residents described loitering, drug use and threats to pedestrian safety near the Epic Hotel, the city reported it has issued a cease-and-desist, filed a complaint and will seek a temporary restraining order; councilors urged continued enforcement and added patrols.
Pico Rivera city leaders told residents on Monday that the city has escalated enforcement against the Epic Hotel and will pursue judicial relief after the motel failed to comply with a cease-and-desist order.
Mayor Camacho said the cease-and-desist order issued to the Epic Hotel expired on April 3 and that compliance has not been achieved. “The city filed a complaint last week and will be seeking a temporary restraining order through the court this week to stop any further unlawful operations on the property,” the mayor said, adding that the city is acting "deliberately, lawfully, and without delay."
The city attorney told the council that staff has been finalizing evidence and that the office will file the necessary court motion…
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