Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor GLENDORA - Fines were issued Saturday to the event organizer of a raucous party after the organizer initially refused to obey orders to cease. The promoter was issued two administrative citations, $450 each, and a $1,000 citation for holding the party in conflict with the current health order. The promoter ended the event while a third administrative citation was being prepared just past midnight, according to the Glendora Police Department. Promoter @iamkingbell on Instagram was contacted by Glendora city staff after concerned residents learned of the “100 Summers Mansion Party” event at 1120 E. Sierra Madre Ave. The event boasted a number of musical performers and even off-site bus transportation to the party, Glendora Police said. “The party promoter disregarded City staff and held the event knowingly violating the administrative city permit process and the health department order,” Glendora Police said in a written statement.
The location is a large and exclusive home and was listed as a short-term rental on Airbnb, VRBO and vacationrenter.com, Glendora Police said. It took more than 90 minutes for all guests to clear the home and neighborhood. Five vehicle code violations were issued to party goers found in the area, one vehicle was impounded, one arrest was made for a misdemeanor bench warrant and 19 parking citations were issued, Glendora Police said. “The City of Glendora, City Council and the Police Department do not condone this type of gathering and willful disrespect for the law, Health Department order and the disruption to the neighborhood,” stated Interim Police Chief Matt Egan. “Although we were limited by certain legal requirements at the time of this event, the City of Glendora will be pursuing administrative fines, fees and potential litigation against both the party host and the homeowner.” “We at the City apologize for the disruption of our resident’s lives; however, administrative actions take time. Staff is continuing to take enforcement action and if new problems are encountered we will act swiftly,” said Glendora Mayor Michael Allawos. “This flagrant disregard for the sanctity of this neighborhood, willful disobedience of the City permitting process and the Los Angeles County Health Department Order are unacceptable. The City is working closely with our partners to ensure issues like this one do not occur again as well as looking into untapped legal tools,” Allawos said. |
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