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CC - 02-28-61V * I 2 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAO,.CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of February 28, 1961 A regular.meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 3954 North Rosemead Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andersen at 8:05 o'clock p.m. The Piedge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Lowell Wendt of the Hop_ L'•i is n Church. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex of;icio: Boyko, Farrell, Stump, Pederson, Armstrong. 3. APPQVL,L OF MINUTES. FEBRUARY 10, 1961 - FEBRUARY 14, 1961. It w:,s moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that the minutes of February 10, 1961 and the minutes of Fv.,3ruary 14, 1961 be approved as written. • 4. Tlti= SE-VED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS ?HG C0'.1JC I L. Nor-. 5. ORDIN-VICE NO. 58. SALARY AND PERSONNEL ORDINANCE. 2nd RENDING. All "RDINA NCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING A PERSONNEL AND .t;l ..tY S'.STEM FOR THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND AMENDING THE MU,41C:F',1L CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 9 TO ARTICLE li.. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that this Ordinance be read by title only. This ordinance was read by title only by Attorney Boyko. It w::s m,)ved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Ordinance No. 5n be -ov~-d. • After short discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Phinn;v, that a comma be substituted for the period at the end of S^ci.ion 2303 B, and that these words be added: "except thvt the City Council shall sit as a Personnel Committee to consid r zn!l salary and/or personnel proposals-or actions concerninD an employee or concerning an open position where thr monthly salary rate of the employee or the position is $400. or over." Roll c•,Il vote on the amendment to the ordinance was as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None.. Abort: None.. Roll call vote on the original motion was as follows: Ayes: Anderr-n, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. • Absent: None.. 6. ZO;'7 EXCEPTIOA CASE NO. 10. PUBLIC HEARING. APPEAL. Fcctu-.i data pertaining to this case was presented by Planninq l.d: is• Flonury. M4yo;• ;,nJcr~,on requested those in the audience who v,ishvd to t(7_if-• to pie'ase stand and be sworn in. The Onth ~ic, ad,n;ni-,- cd by .0vi:-1ur F- :nerd. Francis Welton, Attorney at Law, 5811 North Temple City Boulevarc, addressed the Council on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Welton stated that he had a copy of Ordinance No. 59 edopted by the Council as an urgency measure at the meeting of February 21, 1,51, and called to the attention of the Council that according to Section.36937 (b) of the Government Code an urgency ordinance requires a four-fifths vote for adoption. Robert Mayer, 8020 East Second Street, Downey the developer of the property addressed the Council on behalf of this proposed deve tpment. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:22 o'clock p.m, At the request of Robert Mayer, it was moved by i ndersen, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that the Public Hearing be. reopened. The Public Hearing was reopened at 9:28 o'clock p.m. Bob Shapiro, 3308 Rio Mondo Avenue stated that the Hollywood area had not required any off street parking and at the present time it is practically impossible to find a place to park in the evenings. • Lloyd Cox, owner-of the propefty addressed the Council requesting that this zone exception be granted. Mayor Andersen decl6red the Public Hearing closed at 9:37 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Andersen, second by Stead, that this zone exception be granted subject to the following conditions: A. 1; to 1 parking spaces per unit. B. 20' wide driveway the length of the building. C. Taper in driveway from the building line to the curt to meet the required 25' apron. D. Maximum of 2) - I bedroom units - 2 story maximum. E. 6' masonry wall on the north and t,-)uth boundaries on the R-I portion and the wall oi. the east side • of the carport extend to the roof. F. In the front a 6 squire 4-)ot lighted "guest parking" sign be installed on the property. G. No parking on the driveway., Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: `.ndcrSLn, Phinney, Steed. Noes: Jackman, Lowrey. Absent: None. It was mov,2d by Andersen, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that the previous motion be supplemented byy this mx)tion that Item D requiring maximum number of units be 23-1 bedrooT n' of two story maximum not be included. It was moved by Phinn~y, second by Lowrey, and unanim usly carried that the Council adopt the findings of fact of the Planning Commission regarding this zone exception. • 7. PLOT PL"N NO. 36. PUBLIC HEARING. APPE"L. Factual data regarding this Plot Plan was pit,-ent(O by ;dvi,, Flanery. Mayer :,nd_-r,(n di r_Iar.d e-e Public Hearin. .,,:un at !;:50 o'• 1, p.m. ,rt- requt t te,! th- tie in the audiOncc a.r•., v i,-ht d to trr,t t to plu.i,~e stand and b~ sworn in. The Oe'th c.c.s administ.•rrd by ;,dvitvi- Flare i - 2 - • Chester Anderson, Attorney at law, 4100 North Rosemead Boulevard representing the applicant, addressed the Council urging approval of this proposed plot pant Mrs. Winifred N. Saunders, applicant, addressed the Council and outlined the plans for her property. Harry S. Buchanan, Rosemead Planning Commissioner, explained the thinking behind the disapproval by the Commission of,this plot plan. Clyde L. Casner, 5630 North Rosemead Boulevard, Temple City, developer, advised the Council that the plans submjtted had been redrawn 3 times to conform 'to City Ordinance requirements and requested that some clarification be made regarding the policy of the City to deriy plans which conformed'to all ordinance requirements. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 10:34 o'clock p.m. After considerable.discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by_Andersen that the Council refer this matter back to the Planning Commission for a feasible.solution so the property owner can receive the maximum use of the property. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. PROPOSED SIDEWALK LITTER ORDINANCE. ORDINANCE NO. 60. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SAID CITY BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 2 TO ARTICLE VII THEREOF, PERTAINING TO THE PROTECTION AND REGULATION OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS AND STREETS ABUTTING ON PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY. This proposed ordinance was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, that Ordinance No. 60 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. g, PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF DANCE ORDINANCE. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that action on this item be deferred to the next regular meeting. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 61-12. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE' SUM OF $9,839.22 DEMANDS NUMBERS 761 THROUGH 776. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would order this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented. There were no objections. This resolution was read by title only by City Administrator Farrell and a summary of expenditures presented. It wasrmved by Lowrey, second by Jackman-that the Council approve Resolution No. 61-12. - 3 - 4 Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, ®hinney, Stead. Goes: None. Absent: None. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 61-13. HONORING FORMER VICE PRESIDENT NIXON. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD HONORING RICHARD M. NIXON. This resolution was read in full by Myor Andersen. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey that Resolution tom. 61-13 be adopted.. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None.-.Absent: None. 12. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. MODIFICATION OF PARKING DESIGN ON VALLEY BOULEVARD. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that the parking des-ign'be modified at the four locations recommended by the Traffic Commission. • Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent:. None. 8. STOP SIGNS - MARSHALL STREET. .It was moved by Stead, second.by•Jackman, and unanimously carried that these stop signs be installed as recommended. C'. SECURING OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ON ZERELDA AVENUE-AND HERSHEY STREET. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney that this. matter be referred.to the City.Administrator to determine ways and means of securing the necessary right-of-way. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, •Phinney, Stead. Woes: None. Absent: None. 13. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS - MASTER AGREEMENT. Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred until the next regular'meeting. 14. DEDICATION OF EASEMENT -"NORWOOD PLACE. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phl.nney, and unanimously carried that this dedication of easement for road purposes by Zybil Ellis be accepted. 15. COMMUNICATIONS. A. CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RE: GAS TAX APPORTIONMENT. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would order this cosrm:unIca ti on received and_fiIad. There were no objections. . B.. BAUMSTEN BROTHERS. RE: LEASING PROPERTY. Mayor.Andersen ordered this communication referred to the Planning Commission, if there were no dbjections. There were no objections. s 4 - \I C. METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY.. Mayor Andersen directed this communication placed in the circulating file and requested the Council to consider the possibil'ity,of establishing a committee to follow the actions of the Metropolitan Transit Authority regarding corridors. 0. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. RE: GAS TAX FUNDS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this item had been placed on the agenda primarily to make the Council swore of the cut in gas tax funds to the City due to the drop in population.shown by the,.census. E. STATE CONTROLLER. RE: VEHICLE LICENSE FEES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication shows a reduction of $28,000. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed. F. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. RE: REGULAR MARCH MEETING. Mayor Andersen requested Councilmen who were planning to attend to notify the Deputy City Clerk so 'necessary reservations could be made. 16. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Lowrey asked the City Attorney the proper procedure for the Council to follow to adopt Ordinance No. 59• Attorney Boyko advised the Council that this ordinance could still be adopted as an urgency ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 59• AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CHAPTER I OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISH- ING TEMPORARY INTERIM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND . APARTMENT AUTOMOBILE STORAGE. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey that the Council .rescind their previous action of last meeting pertaining to Ordinance No. 59. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ordinance No. 59 was read in full by Attorney Boyko. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney that Ordinance No. 59 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • . B. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that a resolution be drafted to indicate city policy for convention and meeting expenses, such resolution to contain substantially the. following: Actual reasonable and necessary expenses for conventions, seminars, dinner meet.ings, and other such authorized . activities which are participated in forr the benefit of the City of Rosemead by members of the City staff, the City Council, appointed Commissioners, and/or other specifically authorized City representatives shall be paid for or reimbursed by the City. - 5 - Actual reasonable and necessary charges for public trans- portation, and fur meals, shall be paid for by the City when incurred as mntioned ai-over. Transportation e:xp nse by private; cute abile of wy of the above-mentioned City representatives or delogates shall be ailarcd for each car used at thc: rate of 10C per vile for the first 50 nilcs of each such trip end at the rate of Sc per mile thercaftor for.cach such t.ip. The expenscs of G 'Spouse, or other rolativo, arc not to be coverc.:d by City expense alimanc. Ho..,-~v^r, for hotel cci:p,.ensc: tha City shall allm: the bull rate: c?te;r ed for n "single" room accoT--detion for arty authoriaFrd delegate or representative. Cac%Zoi15 are not rcmL idered a necessary ePpernsc: for City pa.,rposes - tiicrefore not reie oursabic. Actteal reasonable and necessary charges, cxrongst other itCn t:ouid include; registration fees, cost or tr_lophoning grad sending telegr4ms necessitated by City busin:ss, eusto.-,.ary tips for services, and•e mparable non-personal C?eims for e;iponsc of to aanccs arc, to be supported by ® proper detailerj s;.tcm, mts of cxpwnditur•es signed by the clninont. A7fmr short discussion, Councilman Steed, with the agreerm-nt of second agreed to change the mileage rate figtares to - 130 foe the first 150 mHes, 90 for the neAt 350 miles and 6g for ral De:aa ; thcreaft(~r per month. Foll cnil vote as Collows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackmi n, i.ct,4rey, .•P,ilnney, Stcad. boos: Cone. Absont: Wone. K for llnde^rsan stated that at this time he had planned to rcgttct,t that the discussion of a thro---cr~ay ordinc:ice be Full on the next agenda, but the n(:;-t agcndo appears to be gull ra thi, time so h;; v.ouid defer this matter to o lator ra,et'ing. It tees r-pvod by to.lrcy, second by Jachm-en, and unonirausiy ® c4rricd that thu r.leting adjourn. M:actin74 sd'ourncd t,t 11:57 p'clucl: p.m. Naxt regular rn eating March , 961. . tK"°. o v V-CLCD~ - 6 -