Public Safety

Via Santa Maria hoarding property

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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.

Public comments (10)

ConcernedFaith FerstenJul 14, 2026

Raised ongoing fire and safety hazards from the neighboring hoarding property and asked whether the owner has been notified of the upcoming hearing.

City Council Meeting - Jul 14, 2026 · 40:31 →
ConcernedFaith FerstenJun 23, 2026

Lives next to the hoarder house at 22931 Via Santa Maria and reports no progress since the last meeting; says it's a fire hazard across from an elementary school.

City Council Meeting - Jun 23, 2026 · 41:33 →
OpposedSteve DiehrJun 23, 2026

Echoes the same fire-hazard concern, notes the accumulation has increased, and says he'll hold the city responsible for any damage if the hazard isn't addressed.

City Council Meeting - Jun 23, 2026 · 46:36 →
ConcernedDiana GatesMay 26, 2026

Said the blight has worsened over two years and she avoids the street near the school.

City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026 · 4:01 →
ConcernedGraham GatesMay 26, 2026

Described a hoarded, fire-prone property at 22931 Via Santa Maria across from Oxford Academy, with a large uncontrolled dog.

City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026 · 2:11 →
ConcernedNancy McBrideMay 26, 2026

Called the property a health hazard across from a school with auto parts accumulating and high fire risk.

City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026 · 40:15 →
ConcernedFaith FurtsonMay 26, 2026

Lives next door at 22921; described dog waste, odors, rodents, and fear of retaliation, hoping action comes quickly.

City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026 · 54:01 →
ConcernedSteven DeereMay 26, 2026

Said the owner is a 'professional squatter' with welding torches in an open garage near the school crosswalk, and reported an assault on his wife.

City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026 · 59:16 →
ConcernedMichael McCormickMay 26, 2026

Warned about the un-socialized Cane Corso dog and hazards to children; skeptical the city attorney will act after three years of complaints.

City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026 · 1:02:35 →
ConcernedLenore McCormickMay 26, 2026

Asked directly for a timeline, saying she and her husband have emailed the city for over two and a half years.

City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026 · 1:05:04 →