Rehab Appeals Board - Minutes 10-22-02`NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL
APPROVED BY THE ROSEMEAD
REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD BUILDING REHABILITATION
APPEALS BOARD
OCTOBER 22, 2002
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board was called to order
by Chairman Bruesch 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, Imperial,Taylor, Vice- Chairman Vasquez, and
Chairman Bruesch
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 23, 2002 — REGULAR MEETING
L ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
The Board Secretary administered the oath to all persons wishing to address the Board.
H. HEARINGS
A. 2426 -2428 DENTON AVENUE
The subject property consists of two single family dwellings, both of which have
unpermitted additions and alterations. Both units are tenant occupied. (Initially, the property
owner resided in the rear unit, but has since moved into the newer single family residence which
she built at 2430 Denton Avenue.) The property is zoned R -2. This case was initiated in April
2002, and no compliance has been achieved in six months.
The City Building Official recommended that the Board find the property substandard
and order all substandard conditions be removed and /or corrected by December 2, 2002.
However, if the required permits are obtained and sufficient progress is achieved by December 2,
2002, the abatement date may be extended to January 2, 2003.
Wayne Voong, representing his sister, Ngan H. Voong, the property owner, was present
to answer any questions.
Chairman Bruesch asked if Ms. Voong understood that the substandard conditions need
to be taken care of now.
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Mr. Voong stated that they will demolish the houses in the future and build new ones.
Boardmember Imperial asked if those homes are occupied. Mr. Imperial stated that if
those homes are unsafe, no one should be living in them.
Chairman Bruesch stressed that there have been a number of deaths due to window bars
which lack emergency mechanisms for egress in the event of a fire.
Mr. Voong stated that they will comply.
Chairman Bruesch asked about the cooking area.
Mr. Voong replied that the propane tanks, used for cooking indoors, are only temporary
and that they will be moved out.
Chairman Bruesch pointed out that there are numerous electrical code violations, such as
extension cords coming from the house, which are fire hazards.
Mr. Voong stated that he requested an extension in time.
Chairman Bruesch stated that the corrections need to be started immediately, especially if
there are people living in those units. Mr. Bruesch asked staff to prioritize the list for Mr.
Voong.
James Guerra, Building Official, stated that they had met with Mr. Voong on October 2,
2002, and went over the violations with him then. Mr. Guerra continued that most of the
violations are hazardous conditions. The owner requested an additional six months. However,
staff did not think that was reasonable, and their recommendation to the Board would be 30 days,
plus 30.
Boardmember Imperial stated that the City could be potentially liable should any lives be
lost due to the hazardous substandard conditions.
MOTION BY BOARDMEMBER IMPERIAL, SECOND BY BOARDMEMBER
CLARK that the Board find the property substandard and order all substandard conditions be
removed and/or corrected by December 2, 2002. However, if the required permits are obtained
and sufficient progress is achieved by December 2, 2002, the abatement date may be extended to
January 2, 2003. Vote resulted:
Aye:
Vasquez, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial, Taylor
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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III. STATUS REPORTS
A. SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES
B. BUILDING REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD
C. CITY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REFERRAL UPDATE
No action was required on the aforementioned items.
IV. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25
p.m. The neat regular meeting is scheduled for November 26, 2002, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Board Secretary
CHAIRMAN
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