REHAB – Approval of Minutes 07-22-97 NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL
APPROVED BY THE ROSEMEAD
REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD BUILDING REHABILITATION
APPEALS BOARD
JULY 22, 1997
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board was called to order
by Chairman Imperial at 7:07 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: JUNE 24, 1997 -REGULAR MEETING
MOTION BY BOARDMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY BOARDMEMBER
TAYLOR that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 24, 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.
H. HEARINGS
A. 7847 DOROTHY STREET - REHEARING
The subject property consists of a vacant single family residence located in the R-2 zone.
A "Please Letter" was mailed to the property owner on October 28, 1996. Inspection on
November 27, 1996 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
December 12, 1996, requesting abatement of the substandard conditions. The letter was returned
"unclaimed" and was sent again by first class mail. A progress inspection on January 15, 1997
showed no change. Inspection on February 14, 1997 found the garage to be open and accessible.
The building inspector attempted to phone the owner, who resides in Utah, but no number is
listed with telephone company information. On February 19, 1997, a "Notice of Intent to
Barricade" was mailed and posted on the property. No response was received. Interstate Field
Services barricaded the building on March 3, 1997. A "Notice of Cost" was sent to the owner on
March 10, 1997. Progress inspections in March, April, May and June 1997 showed the property
to be secure, however all items on the list of defects remain. In addition to the original
deficiencies, the property now contains overgrown weeds and vegetation. Staff has received no
response or had any contact with the owner since the initiation of the case. On July 1, 1997, a
special assessment was filed against the property for the barricading costs incurred.
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A Notice of Hearing was mailed and posted on the property on July 8, 1997. All
interested parties have been notified.
The Building Official recommends that the Board find the property substandard and order
all substandard conditions removed and/or corrected by September 2, 1997.
Brian Jury, 7853 Dorothy Street, representing his grandmother and himself, stated that
they are neighbors of the abandoned property. Mr. Jury confirmed that the owner resides in Utah
and that the property has been an on-going problem for the past two years. The property is
overgrown with weeds and he is concerned that it is a fire hazard.
Chairman Imperial suggested contacting the city where the owner lives in an attempt to
locate the owner.
Robert Kress, City Attorney, stated that computer checks will be run also.
James Guerra, Building Official, recommended modifying the recommendation to include
obtaining a Court Order for a 10-day Weed Abatement Warrant and the City can then start the
weed abatement process.
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN BRUESCH, SECOND BY BOARDMEMBER
TAYLOR that the Board direct staff to obtain the 10-day Weed Abatement Court Order,
continue efforts to locate the owner, find the property substandard and order all substandard
conditions removed and/or corrected by September 2, 1997. Vote resulted:
Aye: Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial, Clark, Taylor
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. 3027-3029 EARLE AVENUE - REHEARING
The subject property consists of three, tenant-occupied units located in the M-1 zone.
The only remaining substandard condition is the carport attached to the rear garages that was
constructed without permits.
This property was previously before the Board on May 27, 1997. At that time, Ms.
Hwang indicated she still wanted a carport. She agreed to demolish the substandard structure,
and to submit plans and obtain permits and approvals for a complying carport. The Board
ordered the case deferred, and to be returned for Rehearing in July. After the initial Hearing, Ms.
Hwang submitted another letter, dated June 6, 1997, again asking that the substandard structure
be allowed to remain. The letter also contains various accusations towards staff. On June 10,
1997, Mr. Steve Bailey, Supervising Building Inspector, responded to Ms. Hwang's letter
To date, no plans have been submitted and no permits have been issued.
A Notice of Rehearing was mailed and posted on the property on July 8, 1997. All
interested parties have been notified.
The Building Official recommends that the Board find the property substandard and order
all substandard conditions removed and/or corrected by September 2, 1997. This is a final Board
Order, and not to be returned to Rehearing.
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111. STATUS REPORTS
A. SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES
Vice-Chairman Bruesch requested an update on 4623 Earle.
Mr. Guerra responded that a second Special Assessment has been filed.
Vice-Chairman Bruesch requested a Title Report on that property in order to ascertain
whether property taxes have been paid and by whom.
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 7:35
p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 26, 1997, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: APPROVED:
Board Secretary
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