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Home My WebLink About1956 09 06 CC MIN1956 09 06 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;Í«159 I OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM,BALDWIN PARK,THJRSD1AY,SEPTEMBER 6,1956 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CI-1 LBEhS) The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in adjourned regular session at the above place in a joint meeting with the City Planning Commission at 7:40 P.M. Maxtor Bloxham led the salute to the Flag. Flag Salute ROLL CALL: City Council Present: Councilmen Cole, Luskin, Littlejohn, Scovotti and Blcaxham, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Engineer Abse.Zt City Treasurer ROLL CALL ROLL CALL: Planning Commission Present Commissioners Couch, I':alker, Longoria, Wilson, Somers, Stephens, Tronaas, Burman absent: Gilmore Mr. Gilmore reported at the meeting at 7:5C P.N. The City council proceeded with the business of the ad- journed meeting. The City Administrator recommended that the date for the Extension of inflicting of penalties on dog licenses be extended to Oct- penalty for dog ober 1, 1956, due to the fact that a house to house canvass licenses. has not been completed in the City. Extended to 10-1-56. Moved by Councilman Scovotti, seconded by Councilman Littlejohn., and unanimously carried, that the date for inflicting penalties on dog licenses be extended to October 1, 1956. Mayor Bloxham stated that he was not satisfied that Jurisdiction of action taken a couple of weeks previously regarding Police Personnel. divorcement of the police civilian personnel from the City Administrator was a proper move. Moved by Mayor Bloxham, seconded by Councilman Littlejohn Returned to City that the matter of the civilian personnel within the administrator police department, previously under the jurisdiction of until matter fur- the City Administrator, be reconsidered and that pending ther considered. the reconsideration of the matter on our agenda at the next regular meting that the said civilian personnel continue under the jurisdiction of the City Administrator. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Cole, buskin, Littlejohn, Scovotti and Bloxham. NOES: None ABSENT Iv one Moved-by Councilman Littlejohn, seconded by Councilman Duskin, and unanimously carried, that the matter of pur- chase of chairs for the council be placed on the agenda. Moved by Councilman Littlejohn, seconded by Councilman Scovotti, and unanimously carried, that the Administrative Officer purchase 10 chairs for the Council Chambers at price of $135.u0 teach, plus tax. Purchasi- cf ct;a.rc for Councilmen Administrati.vc Offs. cer to pur- chase 1t 135.O0 each, plus t:x. BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 09-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117156-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 09 06 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;Í«OLD CEN'TRI L SGhUUL UL Ok IUM, LUwIP~ P*ucK,I'Hli 7:30 Pal, City Planning Commission participated in discussion of Interim Zoning Interim Zoning Ordinance. Ordinance adopt- ed as changed. I Mr. Tronaas, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated that he wished it shown in the minutes that the majority of the Planners desired the Q" Zone removed from the Interim Ordinance. crimination against the Callier-Hopkins case and a possibility of some legal points being involved. Councilman Scovotti had at a previous meeting, presented a petition with 393 names protesting against quarries. Councilman Littlejohn protested the removal of the Q" Zone from the ordinance, stating that it would constitute dis- The City Attorney explained that the elimination of the Q" Zone from the ordinance would-not make any particular differ- ence whether it was left in or taken out at this time, that Q" Zone in no way affects the Callier-Hopkins Case as same is a mandamus action to force the city, to speed up its action on that case. Moved by Councilman Scovotti, seconded by Councilman Duskin, that the Q" Zone, Section 9100.106 and everything pertain- ing to the Q" zone be deleted. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Cole, Duskin, Scovotti and Bloxham. NCES: Councilman Littlejohn. ABSENT None Councilman Littlejohn stated that he thought there was too much generalizing in the classifications that there should be a M-1 and M-2 zone, covering two types of industry, and possibly a 0-3 and C-4 zone. The City Attorney explained the reasons for the M-1 Zone and called attention to the list of permitted industries and stated that special permits could be obtained through the City Council. He further stated that any land that had been in M-2 zone was not affected by the elimination of the M-2 zone; that nothing was being taken away from them. It was established that quarries could operate in an M-1 zone with a special permit. Councilman Littlejohn brought up the point that as set forth in the Municipal Code of the City of Baldwin Park, we are now working under an Interim Zoning Ordinance and requested the City Attorney to explain the urgency of adopting another Interim Zoning Ordinance for the same purpose. The City Attorney stated he wanted to point out to the Council that undoubtedly there are many people who would pay a great deal of money for this info, ation and have hired attorneys for the purpose of trying to figure it out and, there you are giving it to them on a silver platter. Now, do you want to hear it?" Moved by Councilman Littlejohn, seconded by Councilman Cole that we hear what the City Attorney has to say in regard to it. The above motion ws mitred by the foTllnldng vote: BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 09-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117156-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 09 06 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;Í«161 I PACE #3 OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITCRI UM,BALDWIN PARK,THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER 6,1956 7:30 P.M. AYES: Councilmen Cole, Littlejohn and Scovotti NCES: Councilmen Duskin and Meycr Bloxham ABSENT: None After further discussion Councilman Scovotti stated that he would like to change his action in the above vote from a Yes" to a No" vote, whereupon the City Attorney advised him to make another motion to accomplish this. Moved by Councilman Scovotti, seconded by Councilman Duskin that we feel there is an urgency to adopt an Interim Ordinance at this time. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Cole, Duskin, Scovotti and Blcxham. NOES: Councilman Littlejohn. ABSENT: None Sec. 9100.2111, Maximum Pound limit for parking trucks Maximum weight in residential area was discussed. of trucks park- ing in residen- Moved by Councilman Duskin that the maximum weight tial areas re- for trucks parking in residential areas be changed to tained at 6,000 10,000 lbs. lbs. Motion withdrawn. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Scovotti that a vote be taken as to whether Sec. 9100.2111 be retained as stated at 6,000 lbs. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Duskin, Scovotti and Blaxham NOES: Councilmen Cole and Littlejohn ABSENT: None Sec. 9700.255 re Set-backs on seccnndary highways was Set-backs on discussed. secondary Moved by. Councilman Scovotti that Section 9100.5625 also be deleted. Land Reclamation Projects) highways. and unanimously carried, that Par. 2 b of Sec. 9100.255 Par. 2 b of Sec. be removed from the ordinance. 9100.255 to be removed. Moved by Councilman Scovotti, seconded by M ror B7.axham, Motion lost for lack of a second. Sec. 9100.607, Salary for Executive Planning Committee., Sec. 9100.607 to was discussed. be deleted. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Scovotti, and unanimously carried, that Sec. 9100.607 be deleted. Moved by Councilman Scovotti, seconded by Councilman Littlejohn, and unanimously carried, that Section 9100.603 of the County Ordinance be included in our interim ordinate e. i.e., that the Executive Committee be a re- volving committee selected from the 9 members of the Planning Commission). BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 09-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117156-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 09 06 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;Í«162 PACE #!t OLD CEN'T'RAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM,BALDWIN PARK,THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER 6,1956 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Littlejohn, seconded by Councilman The Executive Scovotti, and unanimously carried, that the executive Committee of committee of the Planning Cow sston shall consist of the Plan. Comm. three members of the Planning Commission to be appoint- membership. ed by the Commission. In addition to the said three members,the Planning Director shall be an ax officio member of the Executive Committee and shall be required to attend all meetings. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Councilman Littlejohn, 9100.635 and unanimously carried, that subparagraphs;;'fs and g. of Sec- Data with tion 91004635 two bMnged' to raid: Application. f The Director shall require the following information: 1. Why the change is necessary to preserve a sub stantial.property right, and 2. Why the requested permit, exception, change, or variance would be materially beneficial to the overall planning of the City of Baldwin Park." Present subparagraph g. of Section 9100.635 is amended to read: The Planning Commission may require the written opinion of a person qualified as a Planner as set forth in sub- sections 1 and 2 of f. above."' Section 9100.636 Fees and Deposits. Sec. 9100.636 Fees and Deposits. Moved by Councilman Scovotti, seconded by Councilman Cole, and unanimously carried, that the last five words, if the Director requires" of subparagraph b) of this section be deleted. Moved by Mayor Blcxham, seconded by Councilman Cole, and unanimously carried,that the fee for house moving in sub- section 1 of subparagraph a. be set at $25.00. Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Mayor Bloxham, and Sec. 9100.702 unanimously carried, that the word structural" be deleted Buildings Moved. in next to last line of Section 9100.702 and the follow- ing added: as certified to by a state licensed pest con- trol inspector. All applications shall be review- ed by the Executive Committee and in the event they do not all concur, then the matter shall be review- ed by the Planning Commission." Moved by Councilman Duskin, seconded by Mayor Bloxham, and Sec. 9100.662 unanimously carried that subparagraph d) of Section Action by the 9100.662 be stricken and the following added to subpara- City Council. graph b: That a member of the Piaming Commission shall attend the meeting as an advisory member, and that all the facts be presented." Moved by Councilman Littlejohn, seconded by Mayor 5-minute Recess. Bloxham, and unanimously carried, that a five-minute recess be declared. Adjourned 11:05 P.M. Reconvened at 11:15 P.M. BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 09-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117156-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06 1956 09 06 CC MINHÄ—@¸—;Í«163 PAGE #5 OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL AUIKTORIUM,BALDWIN PARK,THURSLWY, SEPTEMBER 6,1956 7:30 P.M. The City Attorney explained the ideal plan for zoning Baldwin Park. The City Engineer explained the zoning map in detail. Moved by Councilman Durkin, seconded by Councilman Scovotti, that we adopt the Interim Ordinance and Map, as amended. The above motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Duskin, Scovotti and Bloxham NOES: Councilman Cole and Littlejohn ABSENT: None The City Clerk then proceeded with the reading of an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, COUNTY OF LOS ANCELES, STATE OF CALIFMIA, ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE FOR ZONING CONTROL IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE USES OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, HEIQHTS OF BUILDINGS, AREAS OF YARDS, AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, AND LOTS AND THE LOCATION OF BUILDINGS, AND THE IMPROVEMFIITS THEREON: ADOPTING A MAP SHOWING SAID ZONES; DEFINING THE TERMS ESTABLISHED IN THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR ITS ANIllSTI iT, AMENDMID!IT AND EN- FORCEMENT; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATIONS." Councilman Cole and Mayor Bloxham were excused at 12:00 midnight and returned at 12:35 A.M. Sept. 7,1956. Mayor pro tern Littlejohn presided during this period. Moved by Councilman Dunkin, seconded by Council:an Scovotti, that the ordinance and map be approved and adopted. This ordinance and map adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Cole, Durkin, Scovotti and Bloxham NOES: Councilman Littlejohn ABSENT: None Ord. No, 24 Interim Zoning Ordinance. Adopted. Moved by Councilman Durkin, seconded by Councilman Adjournment. Scovotti, and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 2:30 A.M. 9-7-56. Above minutes approved by the City Council BIB] 39582-U01 1956-U02 09-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO117121-U03 FO117122-U03 DO117156-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 5/13/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 CLERK-U06