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CC - 09-27-60CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of September 27, 1960 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 8:00 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Lowrey. The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Kenneth Danskin of the Community Methodist Church. 2. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Boyko, Farrell, Stump, Pederson, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that the minutes of September 2, 1960 be approved as written. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried thatthe minutes of September 13, 1960 be approved as written. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that the minutes of September 15, 1960 be approved as .written. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Mr. Fred Cronn, 9213 East Valley Boulevard, stated that noise from the Hut is still very disturbing on week ends and wished to know if something could be done. This was referred to the City Administrator for investigation. OLD BUSINESS 5. ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 3. APPEAL. CONTINUED FROM JUNE 28, 1960 APPLICANT: GRIEGORIAN, 9200 EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD. Factual data concerning Advisor Flanery. Mayor Andersen declared in the audience who wis sworn in. The Oath was this application was presented by open the Public Hearing/and requested those led to testify to please stand and be administered by Advisor Flanery. Francis Welton, Attorney at Law, 5811 North Temple City Blvd. Temple City, representing Mr. Griegorian addressed the Council and requested permission to withdraw several exhibits filed in the original hearing before the Planning Commission and re-file • . these documents in the present hearing. Attorney Boyko stated that this was proper procedure and the Mayor directed that this be done. Mr. Welton requested that the communication from Mr. George Grabler be withdrawn and refiled. On direction of the City Attorney this communication was marked Proponents Exhibit No. 1. Mr. Welton stated that a petition had been filed which was signed by persons in the immediate vicinity who had no objections to the granting of this exception. Mr. Welton requested that this petition be withdrawn from the Planning Commission file and re-filed as a proponents exhibit. This petition was marked Proponents Exhibit No. 2. Mr. Welton called attention to the 5 petitions which had been • filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing and stated that there were a number of people who had signed these five petitions favoring this exception who had previously signed the petition opposing this excEption. Attention was called especially to the fact that the first signature obtained on these petitions was that of Norman Morgan, owner of Morgan's Ice Cream Factory immediately adjacent to the Griegorian property. Mr. Welton offered five pictures of the property under considerat- ion which were designated Proponents Exhibits Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6&7, as follows: 3. Taken from the northwest corner of Hart and Valley facing southeast. 4. Showing front of office building. 5. Showing front of office building and radio tower taken from north side of Valley Boulevard. 6. Taken from north side of Valley Boulevard showing truck storage. 7. Taken from corner of Steele and Hart looking north- east. The following persons addressed the Council favoring the granting of this exception. Charles Bartman, 9245 East Guess Street. Robert Angles, 9149 East Valley Boulevard. Kenneth McHenry, 9151 East Valley Boulevard. Fred Cronn, 9213 East Valley Boulevard. Lloyd Walters, 4211 North Rio Hondo Avenue. Fred Smith, 4533 Walnut Grove Avenue. Mr. Smith showed 2 color slides taken. during the Rosemead Halloween Parade in 1958 showing the condition of the property in question prior to its purchase by Mr. Griegorian. These slides were filed as Proponents Exhibits Nos. 8 and 9. Mayor Andersen asked if anyone else present wished to speak in behalf of the proposed exception. When no one responded the Mayor called for testimony in opposition to the application. Robert Shapiro, 8917 East Valley Boulevard expressed opposition • to the granting of this exception. CA Farrell read in full the heading on the petitions which had been filed favoring this exception. These petitions contained 108 signatures representing approximately 150 properties. Communications from the following were read in full by CA Farrell favoring the granting of this exception. Howard H. Riddle, Howard's Rug Co., 9246 East Valley Blvd. • Norman C. Morgan, Morgan Ice Cream Co., 9228 Valley Blvd. Harold B. Ivers, Rosemead Trading Post, 9207.E. Valley Blvd. Betty Lopez, 3949 Hart Street. Marie Sauvola, 3234 N. Rosemead Place. Harriette Kdderhouse, Murtha, 8936 Valley Boulevard Charles DiRenzo, NuWays Electrical Co., 8911 E. Valley Blvd. Ben E. Matthews, WYBO Construction, Inc. 9240 E. Valley Blvd. J. E. Butters DDS, 4113 North Rosemead Boulevard. Sam J. Shab, $633 East Valley Blvd. Vera Leib Miller, 125 ith Street, Seal Beach. Fred R. Cronn, 9213 E. Valley Blvd. Lawrence E. Moore, 8455 E. Grand Ave. -2- 0 i CA Farrell read in full the heading of the petition which had been filed on June 28th in opposition to the granting of this petition. Communications from the following were read in full by CA Farrell opposing the granting of this exception. Robert Shapiro, Expectation and Juvenile Shop, 8917 East Valley Boulevard. Samuel S. Salve, 542 No. Martel, Los Angeles 36. Mrs. Fay B. Kline, 4028 N. Loma Avenee. One communication of protest was ordered withdrawn from the record as it had been accompanied with the request that it not be made public and could therefore not become a part of the public record. Following a short discussion, it was moved by Lowrey that this Zone Exception be granted for at least a 5 year term without prejudice and subject to the restrictions outlined by Advisor Flanery. Mayor Andersen ruled the foregoing motion out of order as the Public Hearing had not yet been closed. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:55 o'clock p.m. Following discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that this Zone Exception Case No. 3 be granted for a period of 5 years without prejudice to the right of the applicant to apply for an additional period at or before the expiration of 5 years and subject to the restrictions set forth by the Staff. Councilman Stead moved that this matter be left as is until the Council has received the recommendation of the Planning Consultant and the Planning Commission for this particular piece of property. After a short discussion, Councilman Stead withdrew hisnotion. There were two requests from the floor that the Public Hearing be re-opened. Attorney Boyko stated that a motion would be required to re-open the Public Hearing. Mayor Andersen asked. the nature of the testimony to be offered if the Public Hearing were re-opened. Robert Angles made several statements to the Council. Mayor Andersen stated that it appeared to be a continuation of the discussion rather than new evidence. Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Andersen, • Jackman, Lowrey. Noes: Phinney, Stead. Absent: None. Mayor Andersen declared a 10 minute recess. The meeting reconvened at 10:36 o'clock p.m. Councilman Phinney left at this time. NEW BUSINESS 6. RESOLUTION NO. 60-69. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,008.31 DEMANDS NUMBERS 535 THROUGH 552. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that this resolution be read by title only and a summary of expenditures to be read. AA Pederson read the summary of expenditures. -3- • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 60-69 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Phinney. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 60-70. REVOLVING FUND. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTAB- LISHING A SPECIAL FUND IN THE CITY TREASURY AND RESCINDING • RESOLUTION NO. 60-54. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Boyko. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-70 be approved. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 60-71. ADOPTING MASTER AGREEMENT - STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE MASTER AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION 2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, The proposed agreement was read in full by AA Pederson. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that Resolution No 60-71 be read by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-71 be adopted. 9. REQUESTED HEARING. RE: DENIAL OF LICENSE TO CONDUCT BODY AND FENDER SHOP. 9057 EAST GRAVEY AVENUE. APPLICANT: B. J. BELCHER. Attorney Boyko advised the Council that it would be necessary for.this hearing to be held before the Hearing Officer Milton R. Farrell. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections this matter would be referred to the Hearing Officer and the hearing would be held immediately following the adjournment of this meeting. 10. COMMUNICATIONS. A. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION. RE: 1. E1 Monte Annexation No. 240. 2. Temple City Annexation No. 3-A. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that these communications be received and filed. • B. DR. JOHN E. GODFREY. RE. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE. This communication was read in full by CA Farrell. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that this communication be forwarded to the Fire Department. It. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN TI-EAUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Andersen called attention to the League of California Cities Conference to be held in Los Angeles, October 23rd through the 26th. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the Council -4- i i • authorize payment ,of-the registration fees and other, necessary expenses for the Council and other City Officials. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Phinney. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong requested that "other City Officials" be clarified. After a short discussion it was decided that • .City Officials would include all Councilmen, the City Administrator, Administrative Assistant,,Deputy City Clerk, Treasurer and Attoreey. Mayor Andersen stated that if this had not been the understanding of the Council when the vote was cast to voice objections at this time. There were no objections. B. Mayor Andersen asked Councilmen who would be attending the October 6th meeting of the League of California Cities to please notify the Deputy City Clerk so proper reservations could be made. C. CA Farrell advised the Council that Everett Mansur had been approved as Planning Consultant for the City of Rosemead by the State of California Planning Advisory Committee. D. Councilman Lowrey stated that he had terminated his employment with the State of California after 18 years but contrary to rumor he was not leaving the State of California or the City of Rosemead. It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:16 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting October 11, 1960. CITY CLERK MAYOR. A* 0 -5-