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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD BUILDING REHABILITATION
APPEALS BOARD
MAY 27, 2003
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board was called to order
by Chairman Vasquez at 7:05 p.m. in the Conference Room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the was delivered by Boardmember Clark.
The Invocation was delivered by Boardmember Alarcon.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Boardmembers Alarcon, Taylor, Vice-Chairman Clark and Chairman
Vasquez
Absent: Imperial - excused
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 26, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY BOARDMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY BOARDMEMBER
ALARCON that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 26, 2003, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Alarcon, Clark, Vasquez, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 28, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY BOARDMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY BOARDMEMBER
ALARCON that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 28, 2003 be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Alarcon, Clark, Vasquez, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 25, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN CLARK, SECOND BY BOARDMEMBER
ALARCON that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 25, 2003, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Alarc6n, Clark, Vasquez, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
1. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
James Guerra, Building Official, stated that the property owners for both hearings were
notified that they were welcome to speak at tonight's meeting.
The Board Secretary administered the oath to all persons wishing to address the Board.
H. HEARINGS
A. 3921 WAR AVENUE - REHEARING
The subject property consists of an owner-occupied single family residence, a garage
with attached workshop, and various storage buildings. The property is zoned R-I. This
property was previously before the Board on April 22, 2003. At that time, the Board ordered the
case deferred, and to be returned for Rehearing in May to ensure the property owners fully
understood the nature of the issues.
In response to the Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board's direction, staff met with the
property owners and an interpreter on May 6, 2003. The owners agreed to remove the shed,
patio cover, and the unpermitted plumbing and electrical work within 30 days. However, to date,
no permits have been obtained to make repairs, and no plans have been submitted for a second
unit. All unpermitted work remains.
The Building Official recommends that the Board find the property substandard and order
all substandard conditions and building code violations be removed and/or corrected by July 1,
2003. However, if the required permits are obtained, and sufficient progress is achieved by July
1, 2003, the abatement date may be extended to August 4, 2003.
James Guerra, Building Official, stated that they met with the property owner with an
interpreter once again, and clarified one more time what needs to be done. Mr. Guerra stated that
their recommendation remains the same.
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Boardmember Taylor asked in the owner of the property clearly understands the
recommendation and does she wish to address the Board since she is in attendance?
Mr. Guerra replied that he stressed to the owner that this is their opportunity to address
the Board.
Boardmember Taylor stated, for the record, that the property owners chose not to speak
tonight.
MOTION BY BOARDMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN
CLARK that the Board find the property substandard and order all substandard conditions and
building code violations be removed and/or corrected by July 1, 2003. However, if the required
permits are obtained, and sufficient progress is achieved by July 1, 2003, the abatement date may
be extended to August 4, 2003. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Alarcon, Clark, Vasquez, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. 8646 LANDIS VIEW LANE - HEARING
The subject property consists of a vacant single family dwelling with a swimming pool.
The property is zoned R-1. The case was initiated in August 2002, and compliance has not been
achieved in over eight months.
James Guerra, Building Official, stated that they met with the property owner for the first
time in the six months they had been trying to contact her. Mr. Guerra stated that the List of
Defects was reviewed and prioritized with her. Mr. Guerra stated that the Board recommends
that the abatement date be extended an additional 30 days to September 1, 2003, if additional
progress is shown by August 1, 2003. The items prioritized were the pumping of the pool,
cleaning of the property and fencing of the pool area. Mr. Guerra concluded that the property
owner agreed with the dates.
MOTION BY BOARDMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY BOARDMEMBER
ALARCON that the Board find the property substandard and order all substandard conditions
and building code violations be removed and/or corrected by July 1, 2003. However, if
sufficient progress is achieved by July 1, 2003, the abatement date may be extended to August 1,
2003. If additional progress is made August 1, 2003, the abatement date may be extended to
September 1, 2003. Vote resulted:
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Aye:
Alarcon, Clark, Vasquez, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
Imperial
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
M. STATUS REPORTS
A. SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES
B. BUILDING REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD
C. CITY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REFERRAL UPDATE
Boardmember Taylor requested an update on 3039 Isabel.
James Guerra, Building Official, stated that they are waiting for a conference date to be
scheduled.
IV. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:17
p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2003, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
Board Secretary
CHAIRMAN
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