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Code Enforcement Case: CE-17-0840
Entered on: 04/11/2017 00:00
Printed on: 01/21/2022
Topic: Vehicle Abatement Status: Closed
Due Date: 12/17/18 Assigned To: Moises Rodarte
Initiated by: Officer Area #: (Select)
Hearing Date: Hearing Time:
Permit
Permit #: Business name: License #:
Property Location
Occupant Name: SERGIO MONTANA Lic: DOB:
Address: 79830 DANDELION DR , 92253
Phone: Cell #:
APN : 604-484-004
Owner Information
Owner Name: SERGIO MONTANA
Address:
Phone: Cell #:
Actions
Action By Date Time Hours Note/Observation
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
04/11/2017 1.00 I conducted inspection and observed that vehicle is being stored in
view in driveway displaying expired registration.
Vehicle Abatement - Owner Moises
Rodarte
04/11/2017 2:43 pm 0.50 (Vehicle: INFINITI QX4 - TAN - )
Phone Call Christina
Gamez
04/24/2017 0.50 Neighbor called who states he is a police officer and
believes this occupant is flipping cars. He states there is always
different vehicles on the driveway and that they are on blocks.
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
04/26/2017 0.25 I conducted inspection and observed that vehicle is still being stored in
view in driveway area displaying expired registration.
Vehicle Abatement - Final Moises
Rodarte
04/26/2017 5:06 pm 0.50 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner,Vehicle Owner - )
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
05/15/2017 0.25 I conducted inspection and observed that vehicle is still being stored
on street displaying expired registration.
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
05/24/2017 0.25 I conducted inspection and observed that vehicle is being stored on
street in excess of 72 hours.
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
05/31/2017 0.25 I conducted inspection and observed that vehicle is still being stored in
view on street in excess of 72 hours displaying expired registration
10/2016.
Administrative Citation Moises
Rodarte
05/31/2017 2:42 pm 0.50 Cite #(LQ160445), Citation Date(05/31/2017), Citation Time(2:40 pm),
Name(), Penalty Amt(300), Violations (11.80.090 (B)
LQMC - VEHICLES/REGISTRATION: $100,11.80.020 LQMC -
ABANDONED VEHICLE: $100,12.28.040 (A) LQMC - 72 HOUR VEH.
PARKING: $100), Service By(Mailed)
Complaint Christina
Gamez
06/20/2017 0.25 Received Go-Request -Chevrolet Suburban SUV parked on street for
over 1 MONTH, not moved. This is a repeat offender!Thank you for
contacting the City of La Quinta regarding request #28346. It was
closed as we have an active Case open and assigned to an officer for
inspections
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
06/23/2017 0.25 I conducted inspection and observed that vehicle listed on this case
was not observed at property on or off street.
Mailings Christina
Gamez
07/06/2017 0.25 Received returned certified mail, return to sender, not deliverable as
addressed, unable to forward
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
10/12/2017 0.25 I conduced inspection and observed that vehicle is still being stored
backed up displaying expired registration.
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
10/14/2017 0.25 I conducted inspection and observed that vehicle is still being stored in
view displaying expired registration.
DMV Information Christina
Gamez
10/16/2017 0.50 I contacted DMV per Officer Rodarte's request, information was input
into the case.
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Vehicle Abatement - Owner Moises
Rodarte
10/16/2017 4:46 pm 0.50 (Vehicle: 1999 INFINITI QX4 - TAN - )
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
12/27/2017 0.25 I conducted inspection and observed that vehicle is still being stored in
driveway displaying expired registration.
Vehicle Abatement - Final Moises
Rodarte
12/27/2017 2:46 pm 0.50 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner,Vehicle Owner - )
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
02/02/2018 0.25 Vehicle is no longer being stored on property.
Phone Call Christina
Gamez
02/20/2018 0.25 called and states that he would like to
speak with Officer Rodarte.
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
02/20/2018 0.50 Vehicle was observed stored on street displaying expired registration.
Pictures were taken and CSO Curio was called and informed about
vehicle stored on street displaying expired 10-2016 plates. Vehicle
was towed from street by sheriffs department. 72 hour Vehicle
Warning notice was posted on vehicle before it was towed.
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
03/09/2018 7:28 am 0.25 I conducted inspection and observed that vehicle is no longer being
stored on street.
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
03/19/2018 0.25 I conducted inspection and observed that vehicle is back on property
displaying expired registration.
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
04/30/2018 0.25 I conducted inspection and observed that vehicle is still being stored in
driveway area displaying expired registration.
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
06/21/2018 0.25 I conducted inspection and observed that vehicle is still being stored in
view displaying expired registration. This case along with property
maintenance case will be sent to city attorney.
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
10/04/2018 0.25 I took updated pictures of property. Pictures indicated that Rv is not at
property at this time, but Two vehicles listed as part of court case that
was sent to City Attorney are being stored in public view displaying
expired registration.
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
10/17/2018 0.25 I conducted re inspection and took updated pictures showing vehicles
are still being stored in driveway displaying expired registration. I also
pulled current property profile for listed current proof of owner Sergio
Montana.
DMV Information Moises
Rodarte
10/17/2018 0.25 I called DMV and requested current information on this vehicle and
registered owner is to on a 1999 Infiniti Plate #
Exp 10-22-2016
Vehicle Abatement - Owner Moises
Rodarte
10/17/2018 1:03 pm 0.50 (Vehicle: 1999 INFINITI QX4 - TAN - )
Vehicle Abatement - Property Moises
Rodarte
10/17/2018 1:05 pm 0.50 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner)
Mailings Christina
Gamez
10/18/2018 0.25 Mailed out letters per Officer Rodarte's request, certified and regular
mail
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
10/18/2018 0.25 Property was posted with Intent To Tow Letters today advising home
owner and vehicle owner.
DMV Information Elizabeth
Escatel
11/06/2018 0.25 DMV INFORMATION OBTAINED: INFINITI 1999, LICENSE PLATE:
, EXPIRES: 10/22/2016, REGISTRATION IN PROGRESS:
10/26/2017
REGISTERED OWNER: ., 79830
DANDELION DRIVE, LA QUINTA, CA 92253
LIENHOLDER: 1 ELEVEN AUTO SALES., 83090 HWY 111, INDIO,
CA 92201
Other Elizabeth
Escatel
11/06/2018 0.25 a phone call was placed to 1 Eleven Auto Sales at 760-397-5719.
Officer Rodarte and Officer Escatel spoke to Luis Becerra and it was
confirmed that the vehicle was paid off on 11/2016. He stated that they
have no interest in the vehicle as it was paid off.
DMV Information Moises
Rodarte
11/13/2018 0.50 I contacted DMV per Officer Rodarte's request, information is input
into the case
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
11/13/2018 0.25 I conducted reinspection and observed that vehicle is displaying 2019
and observed they are illegally displayed. not for this vehicle.
Abatement Warrant Moises
Rodarte
11/14/2018 3.00 I and supervisor Meredith were in court today with City Attorney Noam
Duzzman in Palm Springs and we filed for approval for Abatement
Warrant that was sent to Riverside to be looked at by judge and we
would be notified by email as to when we could pick up signed
Warrant in Palm springs court. Copies of Warrant and declarations
and receipt of filing will be in attachments on this case.
Other Kevin
Meredith
11/21/2018 0.25 Deputy City Attorney provided a pdf version of the signed warrant. The
warrant provides an enforcement range between December 3, 2018
and December 11, 2018.
Inspection Elizabeth 12/03/2018 0.50 Officer Duchene and Officer Escatel posted the signed Vehicle
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Escatel Abatement Warrant on the Tan in color vehicle and the silver in color
vehicle at about 8:10 a.m Current pictures were taken see
attachments.
Inspection Elizabeth
Escatel
12/04/2018 10:00 am 3.00 On December 4th, 2018, Officer Rodarte and Officer Escatel, drove to
property address 79830 Declaration in La Quinta to observe if both
vehicles a Gold in color Infiniti SUV and a silver in color Audi remained
parked on the driveway of the property. As we passed by both vehicles
remained parked on the driveway. Officer Rodarte and I drove around
the corner to wait for Riverside County Sheriffs (RSO) backup, as this
property has had previous police issues. Deputy Moore with the
Riverside County Sheriffs arrived, and he stated that as he drove in
front of the property he observed to male subject on the driveway. He
was explained the prior history with this property, he was given a copy
of the warrant to read and all information he requested to gather his
intel before heading to the home. After all the information was given
and observing the males at the property, he called for RSO back up.
As we were waiting for Deputy Moore’s back up, Supervisor Kevin
Meredith and Classic towing, the tow company waited down the street
for the go ahead. RSO backed up arrived and we all drove to the
location at the same time. As we arrived two African American males
were waiting outside, and one was speaking with Supervisor Meredith
as to why we were at the property. The male talking to Supervisor
Meredith was identified as , the registered vehicle
owner of the Audi A-4. was explained why we
were at the property and the reasoning the vehicles are being towed.
could not understand the process and stated that the
vehicles would be moved today. The towing company proceeded to
place the vehicle on the rear bed of the trucks. It was too late for him
to try to make a change as we have an order from the judge to remove
the vehicle within the time framed allowed. As the tow truck was
backing up behind the gold Infiniti, another male in his 20’s proceeded
to run towards the driver’s side of the vehicle. He was able to get in
the vehicle and start it and attempted to take off but the Deputies on
scene cease the activity. The male was later identified as
and was placed in the Deputies vehicle for obstruction. Two other
Deputies arrived on scene to assist with the call. As this incident was
happening another two African American males walked out from inside
the home. The names are unknown, but both were also placed in the
back of the Deputies vehicle for possible prior records. The tow truck
driver was able to place the gold Infiniti on the back of his truck and
moved to the street to wait for the other tow truck. The other tow truck
arrived and was able to place the Audi A-4 without an incident. At this
time was given the opportunity to remove any
personal items from the vehicle that the Deputies had already cleared
to go ahead. He removed minimal items from both vehicles, he also
removed the 2019 registration tag from the Infiniti at this time. Officer
Rodarte and I were able to fill out the CHP 180 form to inventory
whatever was left in the vehicle and the vehicle parts. A copy of the
form was given to the tow truck drives and a copy of the Order of
Vehicle removal to have the vehicle dismantled or scrapped. The tow
truck drivers drove both vehicles the US Metals located in Indio, CA to
have the vehicle scrapped as per the court order. Current pictures are
in the case.
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
12/05/2018 2.00 I drove to palm springs today and did return on warrant in Palm
Springs court house at clerks window. Original warrant,Four
Attachments, Before during and after vehicles were removed. I also
sent copy of CHP 180 Vehicle Inventory form, and signed copy of Junk
Slip signed by US Metals that vehicles will be dismantled. I signed last
page on return statement, and was given face page from original
warrant stamped by clerk that warrant was returned and showed as
returned warrant in her county computer
Inspection Elizabeth
Escatel
12/05/2018 1.00 Officer Rodarte and Officer Escatel prepared the return warrant with
all the required attachments to submit and close the Warrant.
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
12/06/2018 2.00 I wrote a letter to DMV advising of what transpired at this residence.
They were sent a copy of the warrant, CHP 180 forms on inventory of
vehicles copy of Junk slips on both vehicles required within five days
of warrant being served at residence, and copies of City Municipal
Codes, along with pictures of license plates on both vehicles. The
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vehicles were taken by Classic Towing to US Metals in Indio,
California.
Mailings Christina
Gamez
12/06/2018 0.50 Mailings were mailed certified and regular to DMV and City Attorney
Noam Duzman
Inspection Moises
Rodarte
01/24/2019 0.25 Conducted final inspection and will close case at this time all vehicle
violations were corrected.
Violations
#Violation Type Due Date Status Closed Date
1
11.80.090 (B) LQMC - VEHICLES/REGISTRATION Open
Corrections Required:Remove vehicle(s) from public view or prove that the vehicle is currently licensed, operational, and properly
maintained. Non operational registration still means the vehicle is being stored.
2
11.72.030 (R) LQMC - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Open
Corrections Required:Vehicle is to be removed from public view or prove that the vehicle is currently licensed, operational, and is
properly maintained.
3 12.28.040 (A) LQMC - 72 HOUR VEH. PARKING Open
Corrections Required:Remove vehicle so as not to exceed 72 hours of continues street parking.
Vehicle Information
Make:INFINITI Model:QX4 Year:1999 Color:TAN
License #State:CA Expire:10-22-2016 VIN Number:
Additional Addresses
Address Type:Vehicle Owner
Name:
Address:79830 DANDELION DR.
LA QUINTA, CA 92253
Phone: Cell #:
Address Type:Lienholder
Name:111 Auto Sales
Address:
,
Phone: Cell #:
Address Type:Lienholder
Name:1 ELEVEN AUTO SALES
Address:83090 HWY 111
INDIO, CA 92201
Phone:760-397-5719 Cell #:
Fees
Fee Type Date Charges Payments Details
Admin Cite Amt 05/31/2017 300.00 Citation #LQ160445
300.00 0.00
Inspection Notes
Date: ________________ Time: ______________
Findings:________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Photographs
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