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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD BUILDING REHABILITATION
APPEALS BOARD
JUNE 23, 1998
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board was called to order
by Chairman Bruesch at 7:06 p.m. in the Conference Room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag and Invocation were waived as having been completed during the
meeting just adjourned.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Boardmembers Clark, Imperial, Taylor, Vice-Chairman Vasquez, and
Chairman Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 26, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY BOARDMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY BOARDMEMBER
IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 26, 1998, be approved as submitted.
Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
1. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
The Board Secretary administered the oath to all persons wishing to address the Board.
II. HEARINGS
A. 2637-39 EARLE AVENUE
The subject property consists of two vacant single family dwellings located in the R-2
zone. A "Please Letter" was mailed to the property owner on March 3, 1998. The letter was
returned. The Building Official declared the property substandard and filed a Declaration of
Substandard Property with the Los Angeles County Recorder's office. A "Fifteen Day" certified
letter was mailed and posted on the property on March 19, 1998, requesting abatement of the
substandard conditions. The certified letter was also returned - "forwarding order expired".
Inspection on April 8, 1998 revealed no progress. A "bulky item" trash notice was mailed to the
tenants on April 9, 1998. A follow-up inspection on May 20, 1998 showed no change at the
property. On May 21, 1998, a "Notice of Intent to Barricade" was mailed and posted on the
property. On June 1, 1998, the owner's granddaughter, Renee Melendrez, contacted the building
inspector. She indicated that she had secured the front house, 2637 Earle Avenue, but was unable
to finish the rear unit, 2639 Earle Avenue. She agreed to have the City complete the work. Staff
contacted Interstate Field Services and the remainder of the property was barricaded on June 3,
1998. A "Notice of Cost" will be sent to the owner.
A Notice of Hearing was mailed and posted on the property on June 8, 1998. All
interested parties have been notified.
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The City Building Official recommends that the Board find the property substandard and
order all substandard conditions removed and/or corrected by August 3, 1998. However, if
permits and approvals are obtained, and sufficient progress is achieved by August 3, 1998, the
abatement date may be extended to September 1, 1998.
The owners were not present at the hearing.
MOTION BY BOARDMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN
VASQUEZ that the Board find the property substandard and order all substandard conditions
removed and/or corrected by August 3, 1998. However, if permits and approvals are obtained,
and sufficient progress is achieved by August 3, 1998, the abatement date may be extended to
September 1, 1998. Vote resulted:
Aye: Clark, Vasquez, Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III. STATUS REPORTS
A. SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES
No action required on this item_
B. BUILDING REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD
No action required on this item.
C. CITY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REFERRAL UPDATE
No action required on this item.
IV. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:08
p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 28, 1998, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
Board Secretary CHAIRMAN
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