Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · March 18, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
BOARD OF EXAMINERS, CODE ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
APPEALS AND 100 W. BROADWAY, STE. 400
CONDEMNATION MINUTES LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 1:30 PM
Jim Thompson, Chairman Michael McCarthy, Member
Diane Arnold, Vice-Chairman Ethel Powers, Member
Michael Hamilton, Member Charles Whitehead, Member
Eric Witten, Member
Karl Wiegelman, Bureau Manager
Myeesha Ayala, Secretary Sarah Green, Deputy City Attorney
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Thompson opened the meeting at 1:36 pm in the Code Enforcement Conference room.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Eric Witten, Jim Thompson, Diane L. Arnold and Ethel Powers
Present:
Commissioners Michael W. McCarthy
Excused:
Commissioners Michael Hamilton and Charles Whitehead
Absent:
SWEARING OF WITNESSES
Chairman Thompson referred to Ordinance No. 5232, asked for all persons who planned to give
testimony, to stand, raise their right hand, and they were sworn in by Elbert DuBose.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1 Recommendation to approve the minutes from February 11, 2019.
It was moved by Vice Chairwoman Arnold and seconded by Board Member
Powers to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion carried unanimously.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
BOARD OF EXAMINERS, CODE ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
APPEALS AND 100 W. BROADWAY, STE. 400
CONDEMNATION MINUTES LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 1:30 PM
2 CASE NO. VL022-02-19: 1086 E. 19TH STREET: VARY FOSTER,
OWNER, CE CASE NO. CEVL254911
VACANT LOT CASE
It was moved by Board Member Witten and seconded by Vice Chairwoman
Arnold to accept the city's recommendation to deem the lot located at 1086 E.
19th Street, undevelopable. The motion carried unanimously.
3 CASE NO. VL002-01-19: 3015 CORTO PLACE: GEORGE E. GORDON
IV, OWNER, CE CASE NO. CEVL254751
VACANT LOT CASE
It was moved by Board member Witten and seconded by Board member Powers
to waive all fees associated with the Vacant Lot Monitoring Program as long as
the lot located at 3015 Corto Place is utilized by Public Works for storage of
construction equipment. The motion carried unanimously.
4 CASE NO. 7892-02-19: 1334 GAVIOTA AVENUE: MARK A. VALDES,
OWNER, CE CASE NO. CEAC254229
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION APPEAL CASE
It was moved by Board member Witten and seconded by Vice Chairwoman
Arnold to conclude the case, determine that the cited party is the current owner
and responsible party of the subject property located at 1334 Gaviota Avenue
and the violations listed did exist on the date the citation was issued. The motion
carried unanimously.
5 7893-03-19: 849 ROSE AVENUE: OMAR LEE, OWNER, CE CASE
NO. CEAC250549
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION APPEAL CASE
It was moved by Board Member Witten and seconded by Vice Chairwoman
Arnold to conclude the case, determine that the cited party is the current owner
and responsible party of the subject property located at 849 Rose Avenue and
the violations listed did exist on the date the citation was issued. The motion
carried unanimously.
6 7894-03-19:700 PINE AVENUE: JDLBCA PARTNERS, LLC, C/O A.R.
PAZ MANAGER, OWNER, CE CASE NO. CEAC25199
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
BOARD OF EXAMINERS, CODE ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
APPEALS AND 100 W. BROADWAY, STE. 400
CONDEMNATION MINUTES LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 1:30 PM
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION APPEAL CASE
It was moved by Board Member Witten and seconded by Vice Chairwoman
Arnold to conclude the case, determine that the cited party is the current owner
and responsible party of the subject property located at 700 Pine Avenue and the
violations listed did exist on the date the citation was issued. The motion carried
unanimously.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
7 Motion for adjournment.
It was moved by Board Member Powers and Seconded by Board Member
Witten to adjourn the meeting at 2:54 pm. The motion carried unanimously.
Note:
A digital recording of this meeting will be available in the Code Enforcement Bureau. The City
of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if an agenda is needed in
an alternative format, please call the City Code Enforcement Bureau, 48 hours prior to the
meeting at (562) 570-6796 or (562) 570-3807(telecommunications device for the deaf).
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Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
BOARD OF EXAMINERS, CODE ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
APPEALS AND CONDEMNATION 100 W. BROADWAY, STE. 400
AGENDA LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 1:30 PM
Jim Thompson, Chairman Michael McCarthy, Member
Diane Arnold, Vice-Chairman Ethel Powers, Member
Michael Hamilton, Member Charles Whitehead, Member
Eric Witten, Member
Karl Wiegelman, Bureau Manager
Myeesha Ayala, Secretary Sarah Green, Deputy City Attorney
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
SWEARING OF WITNESSES
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1 19-034BE Recommendation to approve the minutes from February 11, 2019.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: MINUTES 021119.PDF
2 19-027BE CASE NO. VL022-02-19: 1086 E. 19TH STREET: VARY FOSTER,
OWNER, CE CASE NO. CEVL254911
VACANT LOT CASE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ORDINANCE LBMC Chapter 18.29- VACANT LOTS.pdf
URBAN AGRICULTURE INCENTIVE ZONE ORDINANC
VACANT LOT REGISTRY ADVISEMENT LETTER.pdf
REGISTRATION FORM- VACANT LOT PROGRAM.pdf
1086 E. 19th St-CASE.pdf
1086 E 19Th St Notice of Hearing.pdf
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
BOARD OF EXAMINERS, APPEALS AND CODE ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
CONDEMNATION AGENDA 100 W. BROADWAY, STE. 400
LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 1:30 PM
3 19-028BE CASE NO. VL002-01-19: 3015 CORTO PLACE: GEORGE E. GORDON
IV, OWNER, CE CASE NO. CEVL254751
VACANT LOT CASE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: ORDINANCE LBMC Chapter 18.29- VACANT LOTS.pdf
URBAN AGRICULTURE INCENTIVE ZONE ORDINANC
VACANT LOT REGISTRY ADVISEMENT LETTER.pdf
REGISTRATION FORM- VACANT LOT PROGRAM.pdf
3015 Corto Place- CASE.pdf
3015 Corto Place Notice of Hearing.pdf
4 19-030BE CASE NO. 7892-02-19: 1334 GAVIOTA AVENUE: MARK A. VALDES,
OWNER, CE CASE NO. CEAC254229
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION APPEAL CASE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: 1334 GAVIOTA AVE.pdf
AC Appeal Request.pdf
Notice of Hearing.pdf
AC Payment Received.pdf
Photos dated 10-12-18.pdf
AC Warning Notice .pdf
Non-Compliance Letter.pdf
No Progress Photos 12-12-18.pdf
AC Citation and Photos.pdf
Return Mail.pdf
Permits.pdf
Case Information Report.pdf
Owner & Property Info.pdf
LBMC.pdf
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
BOARD OF EXAMINERS, APPEALS AND CODE ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
CONDEMNATION AGENDA 100 W. BROADWAY, STE. 400
LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 1:30 PM
5 19-032BE 7893-03-19: 849 ROSE AVENUE: OMAR LEE, OWNER, CE CASE NO.
CEAC250549
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION APPEAL CASE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: 849 ROSE AVE.pdf
AC Appeal Request.pdf
AC Payment Received.pdf
Notice of Hearing.pdf
Photos.pdf
AC Warning Notice.pdf
Non-Compliance Letter.pdf
AC Citation.pdf
Case Information Report.pdf
Owner& Property Info.pdf
LBMC.pdf
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
BOARD OF EXAMINERS, APPEALS AND CODE ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
CONDEMNATION AGENDA 100 W. BROADWAY, STE. 400
LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 1:30 PM
6 19-033BE 7894-03-19:700 PINE AVENUE: JDLBCA PARTNERS, LLC, C/O A.R.
PAZ MANAGER, OWNER, CE CASE NO. CEAC25199
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION APPEAL CASE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
Attachments: 700 PINE AVE.pdf
AC Appeal Request.pdf
Notice of Hearing.pdf
AC Payment Received.pdf
AC Warning Notice.pdf
Non-Compliance Letter.pdf
AC Citation.pdf
Photos.pdf
Return Mail.pdf
Case Infomation Report.pdf
Property and Owner Info.pdf
Business License.pdf
LBMC.pdf
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
7 19-035BE Motion for adjournment.
Note:
A digital recording of this meeting will be available in the Code Enforcement Bureau. The City
of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if an agenda is needed in
an alternative format, please call the City Code Enforcement Bureau, 48 hours prior to the
meeting at (562) 570-6796 or (562) 570-3807(telecommunications device for the deaf).
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