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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD BUILDING REHABILITATION
APPEALS BOARD
NOVEMBER 25, 1997
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board was called to order
by Chairman Imperial at 7:10 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, Taylor, Vasquez, Vice-Chairman Bruesch, and
Chairman Imperial
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 26, 1997 -REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY BOARDMEMBER TAYLOR, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN
BRUESCH that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 26, 1997, be approved as
corrected. Vote resulted:
Aye: Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial, Clark, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 28, 1997 - REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY BOARDMEMBER
TAYLOR that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 28, 1997, be approved as
submitted. Vote resulted:
Aye: Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial, Clark, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
I. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
The Board Secretary administered the oath to all persons wishing to address the Board.
II. HEARINGS
The following item was taken out of order in deference to those in the audience
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B. 2508 MUSCATEL AVENUE
The subject property consists of an owner-occupied single family residence located in the
R-I zone. A "Please Letter" was mailed to the property owner on March 11, 1997, and a "bulky
item" trash notice was sent on March 25, 1997. Inspection on April 10, 1997 revealed no
progress. The Building Official declared the property substandard and filed a Declaration of
Substandard Property with the Los Angeles County Recorder's office. A "Thirty Day" certified
letter was mailed and posted on the property on April 24, 1997, requesting abatement of the
substandard conditions. While posting the property, the building inspector observed that some
progress had been made. However, follow-up inspections in May and June 1997 revealed no
further progress. On July I, 1997, another trash notice was mailed. Inspections in July and
August 1997 again showed no progress. On September 24, 1997, another inspection was made.
Very minor progress was noted. The building inspector attempted to telephone the property
owner, but was unable to make contact. Contact was made with the owner on October 7, 1997.
She claimed the work would be complete by October 13, 1997. On October 8, 1997 a third trash
notice was mailed. Inspection on October 22, 1997 revealed that the porch had been painted, but
other defects remained.
A Notice of Hearing was mailed and posted on the property on November 10, 1997. All
interested parties have been notified.
The City Building Official recommends that the Board find the property substandard and
order all substandard conditions be removed and/or corrected by January 5, 1998.
Armida and Rafael Ambriz, 2508 Muscatel, Rosemead, were present.
Vice-Chairman Bruesch asked what their plans were for the Mustang parked on the
property and is it registered.
Mr. Ambriz responded that it needs a battery and that he pays a $10 yearly fee to DMV
for that vehicle.
Chairman Imperial stated that the vehicle is still considered inoperable and needs to be
moved.
The owners agreed to move the car into the garage. Mr. Ambriz stated that they are
having problems with their neighbor regarding the deteriorated fencing and whose property the
fence is on.
James Guerra, Building Official, explained that the recommendation is that the property
owner look at the assessors maps to try to calculate property boundaries. Mr. Guerra added that
their neighbor's property is under rehab also.
Boardmember Taylor suggested that the fencing issue to deferred to the next meeting to
determine ownership.
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY BOARDMEMBER
TAYLOR that the Board find the property substandard and order substandard condition #3 be
removed and/or corrected by January 5, 1998, and that ownership of the fence be determined.
Vote resulted:
Aye: Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial, Clark, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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A. 3261-63 ISABEL AVENUE
The subject property consists of an owner-occupied single family dwelling and a second,
tenant-occupied unit. The property is zoned R-2. A "Please Letter" was mailed to the property
owner on August 11, 1997. Inspection on August 26, 1997 revealed no progress. The Building
Official declared the property substandard and filed a Declaration of Substandard Property with
the Los Angeles County Recorders office. A "Thirty Day" certified letter was mailed and posted
on the property on September 4, 1997, requesting abatement of the substandard conditions.
Inspections were attempted on October 6, and November 6, 1997, however the gates were locked
and no change was evident.
The City Building Official recommends that the Board find the property substandard and
order all substandard conditions removed and/or corrected by January 5, 1998.
James Guerra, Building Official, stated that upon inspection today, not all the conditions
were corrected.
Vice-Chairman Bruesch asked who owns the fence down the middle of the property.
Mr. Guerra responded that the fence is not on their list of defects, however, they will
inspect that property again.
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY BOARDMEMBER
TAYLOR that the Board find the property substandard and order all substandard conditions
removed and/or corrected by January 5, 1998. Vote resulted:
Aye: Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial, Clark, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
HL STATUS REPORTS
A. SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES
B. BUILDING REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD
C. CITY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REFERRAL UPDATE
Boardmember Taylor requested an update on 9406 Valley Boulevard.
Steve Bailey, Building Inspector, responded that the new owner was notified, but no
response has been received.
Vice-Chairman Bruesch asked if any soils testing has been done.
Mr. Bailey stated that as far as he knows, no testing has been done.
IV. MATTERS FROM OFFICLALS
Vice-Chairman Bruesch asked what is the State regulation regarding vehicle registration
of inoperable cars parked in the driveway.
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Frank Tripepi, City Manager, explained that the owner has to file a Non-Operable Permit
with the State, which cost $10.00. However, Mr. Tripepi continued, that does not relieve the
owner of local ordinances that are in effect; such as Rosemead's, which does not allow inoperable
or unregistered, unmoved vehicles to be parked in the driveway in public view.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 735
p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 23, 1997, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
Board Secretary CHAIRMAN
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