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01-25-1960 - Regular Meeting - MinutesC MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA January 25, 1960 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 Po M. by Mayor Brown in the West Covina City Halle The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Barnes, with the invocation given by Rev. Kenneth W. Knox of the West Covina Church of Christ. R-nT.T. r AT.T. . Present: Mayor Brown, Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes Others'Present: Mr. Georop Aiassa, City Manager Mr. Robert Flotten, City Clerk Mr; Harry Ca Williams, City Attorney Mr. Thomas Dosh,. Public Service Director Mr. Harold Joseph, Planning Coordinator (from 8-.20 Po Me) APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 11, 1960 - Approved as submitted CITY CLERK'S REPORTS PROJECT NO, C-115 LOCATION: Palm View Park at Carlton Approving Prins and Avenue in Tract No. 20199 Specifications APPROVED Estimate of cost $7000000 Mayor Browne Where are the estimated cost funds of $700.00 coming from? City Manager Aiassa: This is a budgeted item. If you will notice on the map it is a drain between one of those cul-de-sac areas shown. Councilman Barnes: Do you know how much money we had in the budget for this item? City Manager Aiassa: If I remember correctly I believe it was in the approximate amount of $1,000.00, but I know we do have enough funds to do this work. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried, that the Plans and Specifications for Project No. C-115 (Drainage Project) be approved and the City Engineer be authorized to proceed with the work at an estimated cost of $700.00. PRECISE PLAN OF C-1 AREA. Accept Street Improvements Vincent Manno APPROVED LOCATION: 324 South Glendora Avenue. City Clerk Flotten: We have a communica- tion from Mr. Manno that he will sign the deeds when they are prepared by our Engineering Department, Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried, that Street and Alley improvements on Precise Plan of C-1 Area at 324 South Glendora Avenue be accepted and authorization given for the release.,of Indemnity Insurance Company Bond No. M-220127 in the amount of $1,560o000 Co Co 1-25-60 Page Two RESOLUTION NO. 1735 The City Clerk presented: Approving Final Subdivision "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE - Map of Tract No. 24157 CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING FINAL SUB - ADOPTED DIVISION MAP'OF TRACT NOo24157 AND . ACCEPTING DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED IN AGREEMENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER AND A SURETY BOND TO SECURE SAME" (F, . J:' Zoelle) .United!Pacific Insurance Company*��Bond., ;No .: '48.222 r i�a;? ie: amouiht job ✓,. $22, 000. 00 for Street and Sewer-: improvemOnts-o�: `" _.Mayor.Brown: Hearing no objections, we will waive fur- ther reading of the body of the Resolution.. Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Heath,; that said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Said Resolution was given No. 1735 'Councilman Heath: We had some discussion about drainage on this area and conflict relative to the property owner to the west of this sub- division. It was decided, at that time, that the drainage would be taken care of to the satisfaction of the City Engineers We are now accepting the final map. Has this map been approved by the City Engineer as to drainage? Public Service Director Dosh: The City Clerk has a copy of the signed plans regarding the matter, Councilman Heath: It has been accepted as to drainage? City Manager Aiassa: There is no drainage from the Zoelle property as it is all going into the street and back to Citrus. I.think the problem between Mr. Carlson and Mr. Zoelle's property was in regard to the fill and not water going into the Carlson property, Councilman Heath: Any other drainage shown on the map isn't being approved at this time? City Manager Aiassa: Mr. Carlson wanted Mr. Zoelle to improve his entire front yard. Councilman Mottinger: The experience on this property has been with a lot of run off of water but I have occasion to pass this area quite a great deal and during the recent rains the run off flowed very good down there. There was a little breakdown with the fill but I think when the vegetation takes hold and becomes more compact and closer it will take care of that particular matter properly, Public Service Director Dosh: There is a City easement on this property. We have acquired this 15 foot easement area on Vine Avenue and the City has ownership. City Manager Aiassa: This is in relation to the widening of Vine Avenue in front of the property. Vine Avenue isn't fully improved as to the proper widths Co C. 1-25-60 Page Three TRACT NO. 22466 - ACCEPT SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - JAMES A. DELANEY RESOLUTION NO, - DISTRICT A°11-57-3 SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO., - DISTRICT A°11-57-3 SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO, - DISTRICT Ae11-57-3 SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT • The above items were deleted from the Agenda for the reasons, as -indi- cated by the City Clerk, that the Resolutions and other legal actions necessary to them which were to come from the office of Attorney Sorenson were not completed due to heavy absenteeism of office personnel because of illness, TRACT NO. 21043 LOCATION: Linda Vista Street, Hillborn Accept Sewer Facilities Avenue, Hollenbeck Street APPROVED (Southwest corner of Hollenbeck and Vine) Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried, that Sanitary Sewer Facilities in Tract No. 21043 be accepted, RESOLUTION NO, 1736 The City Clerk presented: Accepting Bond for sanitary "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF sewers -°and appurtenances THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING A BOND ADOPTED TO GUARANTEE THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVE- .'MENTS.. AND .THE TIME OF COMPLETION" (Donna Beth Sewers SS-8) Great American Insurance Company Bond Noo 8038460 in the amount of $3,427.20. Mayor Brown: Hearing no objections, we will waive fur- ther reading of the body of the Resolution. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried, that said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Said Resolution was given No. 1736 ALASKA STREET SEWERS SS-9 LOCATION: Alaska Street Accept Sewer Facilities APPROVED Motion: by,Counct1m `�i''2Mot frig r,'. econcled by,TQounci1man Barnes and carried, that sewer facilities in Alaska Street be accepted and authorization given for the release of Great American Insurance Company Bond No. 804185.,9 'in the amount of $3,002.28. RELEASE OF $1,000.00 Principal: Phillips Plumbing • STREET EXCAVATION BOND APPROVED All obligations guaranteed by this bond have been satisfactorily fulfilled. This includes general excavation work performed at various locations throughout the City. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried, that authorization be given for the release of Indemnity Insurance Company of North America Street Excavation Bond -No. M-203352 in the amount of $1,000.00. Co C. 1-25-60 RELEASE OF $1,000.00 STREET EXCAVATION BOND Page Four Principal: Douglas Construction Company APPROVED All: obliga<t' Ens guatantdbcl "b"' °:- this -bond have been satisfactorily .fulf:i]le:do:,...:,This includes general excavation work performed • at``.viis locations throughout the City. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried, that authorization be given for the release of Pacific Indemnity Company Street Excavation Bond in the amount of $1,000.00 to Douglas Construction Company, PLANNING COMMISSION TENTIAT7lE�MAP�,OF LOCATION;, On the north side of Merced TRAC2`.NOo: 21913` Avenue between Pima and Valinch Avenues° Leader Construction Co. APPROVED 3,199-� Acres - 10 Lots - Area District II City Manager Aiassa: Mr, .Joseph is taking final examimtions this evening and will be delayed. How- ever, he had a meeting with the property owners to realign these lots and took time to review the matter to obtain an acceptable street alignment. Public Service Director Dosh: The map originally submitted by the applicant had long frontages and 77 foot depths. This would landlock certain parcels so that a street could not be run in there. Mr. Joseph held a meeting with the owners of the various properties and developed this present plan for the lots backed up against the school and to get traffic through, while not encouraging through traffic as such, with other lots fronting on Merced. All the lots will face the street with the long side on the side yard, with the exception of the stub street added. This map is recommended for approval. There are the same number of lots, no lots lost, Councilman Mottinger: Does this maintain the lot restrictions in the area? Public Service Director Dosh: Yes, it does. The City Clerk read the recommendations set forth regarding this tract map, Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried, that Tentative Map of Tract No. 21913 be approved, subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and subject to the changes recommended by the Engineering Department, RECREATION AND PARKS REMOVAL OF DEODAR TREES Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by APPROVED Councilman Pittenger and carried, that authorization be given for the removal of -the Deodar Trees on Barbara Street. Co Co 1-25-60 Page Five TEEN KAN TEEN Councilman Pittengera I understand that one of the barriers of brick work of the Teen Kan Teen has fallen down and I am wondering if they are properly reinforced. City Manager Aiassao Mr. Jackson made a study of this matter last Friday and again today. There -are some corrections needed to be made and the matter will be taken care of, SCHEDULED MATTERS BIDS DISTRICT A111®57®7 LOCATION: Vincent Avenue and Puente SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT Avenue Sewer District. Bid Awarded Maas Milosevich Bids were received as advertised at 10:00 A. M. January 21, 1960, in the office of the City Clerk. Bids were - opened by the City Clerk, checked for proper bid bonds, read and re- ferred to the Sanitation Department for recommendation to.the City Council at this meeting. Notice of Publication was received from the West Covina Tribune on January 7 and 14, 1960, and was entered 'as a news item in the Green Sheet on December 31, 1959. The bids received were as follows. - MAX MILOSEVICH R. V. MILOSEVICH CO. JERRY ARTUKOVICH CONSTRUCTION CHARLES Jo DORFMAN B. J. ZARUBICA FRANK CHUTUK CONSTRUCTION CO, MARTIN F. KORDICK R. E o CRANE ) ARISTO CONSTRUCTION MIKE RAMLJAK CO. VUKOJEVICK & KORDICH BOB BOSNYAK Correction $174,066.75 177,936.77 CO, 178,411,36 182,890.34 185,719.87 1869921.54 1889029.04 189,468.60 189,476.21 194,046.53 196,305.85 196,316.36 The recommendation was to award the bid to Max Milosevich as the lowest responsible bidder. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman.Pittenger and carried, that the award of bid on Sewer District A°11-57®7 be awarded to Maas Milosevch in the amount of $174,066.75, is the lowest responsible bidder, and all other bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, RESOLUTION NO. 1737 Award of contract to perform certain sanitary sewer work in A111-57m7 ADOPTED Mayor Brown: The City Attorney presented.- "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AWARDING A CERTAIN CONTRACT TO PERFORM CERTAIN SANITARY SEWER WORK IN SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT A111m57-7 IN VINCENT AVENUE, GROVE CENTER STREET, LOUISA STREET, MAPLEWOOD AVENUE AND OTHER CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE' -CITY OF WEST COVINA4" (Max Milosevich) Hearing no objections, we will waive fur- ther reading of the body of the Resolution, Ce Co 1-25-60 RESOLUTION NO. 1737 continued Page Six Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger; that said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows; Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Said Resolution was given No. 1737 ;HEARINGS ZONE CHANGE NO. 149 LOCATION: 14550 E..Garvey Avenue between C. R. Cook Puente and Garvey Avenues. APPROVED Approval of reclassification from Zone R-1 to Zone C-3 recommended by the Planning Commission under their Resolution No. 851. Maps were presented by the City Clerk, who stated that notices of this hearing were published in the 'hest Covina Tribune on January 14, 1960. The Resolution of the Planning Commission was read. Mayor Brown opened the public hearing and stated that all those present desiring to give testimony should rise and be sworn in by the City Clerk. There being no testimony presented, the hearing was declared closed. Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried, that Zone Change No. 149 be approved. ZONE CHANGE NO. 150 LOCATION: 2329 West Garvey Avenue LaMarr Stevens between Willow and Puente Avenues. APPROVED Approval of reclassification from Zone R-A., Potential C-1, to C-1 and 3-3 recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 842. Maps were presented by the City Clerk, who stated that the notice of this hearing was published in the West Covina Tribune on January 14, 1960, with 31 notices mailed to persons within the 300 foot radius. The Resolution of the Planning Commission was read. Mayor Brown opened the public hearing and stated that all those present desiring to give testimony should rise and be sworn in by the City Clerk. There being no testimony presented, the hearing was declared closed. City Manager Aiassa: Nothing can develop on the unimproved portion of this area until there is a ® Precise Plan presented to the Planning Commission, Councilman Barnes: Was there any discussion at the time of hearing on that part of the property back up to the R-1, making it possibly R-3? Councilman Pittenger: They are asking for R-3. C. Co 1-25-60 Page Seven ZONE CHANGE NO. 150 - continued Mayor Browne The R-3 is the portion that backs up to the R-lo • Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried, that Zone Change No, 150 be -approved. ZONE CHANGE NO. 151 LOCATION- 1104 Wescove Place, south - City Initiated easterly of Glendora Avenue. APPROVED Approval of a proposal to reclassify from Zone R-1, Potential R-P, to Zone- R-1 recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 843. Maps were presented by the City Clerk, who stated that notice of this hearing was published in the West Covina Tribune on January 14, 1960. The Resolution of the Planning Commission was read. Mayor Brown opened the public hearing and stated that all those desir- ing to present testimony should rise and be sworn in by the City Clerk, There being no testimony presented, the hearing was declared closed. Councilman Pittenger- I sat with the Planning Commission on. this and I question, a little bit, their reasoning on the removal of this poten- tial zoning on the whole property. The properties to the north come back to the alley and if the alley continued south it would cut across the middle of this developed lot at 1104. It would seem, if we are to get any kind of R-P development, we would have to have at least the same depth in this lot as we have on several lots to the north. I do not think it makes much difference whether we take R-P off or not be- cause if a man comes in at a later date and puts the right kind of development on the R-P that he has, and we will assume he will need the lot we are removing now, Council would possibly give it to him, so it might seem rather foolish to remove it now and then possibly have him come back in and get it. Across the street it was denied the use of R-P property until it con- forms to certain procedures, which was removing the R-P development he had put there, but if the present building was facing Glendora it would be a proper use for R-P and possibly it would be entitled to two lots for proper development. Councilman Heath: I do not see the reasoning on this. The intent was to carry the R-P depth to the alley all the way along, yet if you extend the line from the alley on down an indefinite length you will include the piece of property across the street, the Lovett property, and the potential piece at 1105. So far as the theory of extending the line straight down from the alley is concerned, I question, sincerely, whether that was reasonable because of the fact that if you would extend that line then 1105 would be given the R-Pa On Lot 61 it is deep enough to develop R-P and there is no reason the owner can't develop Lot 36 R-Po There was a comment made that the Lovett property faced on Wescove Place and R-1 was looking into the front of R-P development. However, restric- tions could be made so as to look into a wall just as if it was the side of R-P property, If you are going to maintain one lot depth of R-P, which was indicated when we eliminated R-P on the Lovett property, we should do it in this case, too. I can®t see how you can grant a developed lot depth at that location and not grant it across the street Co C. 1-25-60 ZONE CHANGE NO. 151 - continued Councilman Heath - continued: Page Eight •and state you are extending a line of the alley. I think -if -the zoning of R-P is taken off across the street we would stick to it in the entire area and remove it from this piece of property. Councilman Mottinger: On the property under discussion, is that actually three different lots so far as legal description? (Mr. Joseph entered the Chambers at:84-20 Po Ma). Public..Servi:ce Dir.ector,,"Do'sh,d.-.,Lot 37".16oks' like it is on two lots but is one lot with two ownerships in two different zonings. One owner owns half of the big lot and another owner owns the rear.of Lot 37. I do not know if there is a Metes and Bounds on this but it is considered two potential zonings. Councilman Pittenger: The house is in the middle of the dotted line. Councilman Heath: If that is so, that is the reason this should be knocked off R-P and made R.-1, Councilman Barnes: What I question is the depth there, whether it would be enough to develop property. In the previous matter I was against removing R-P from Lot 60, directly across the street, because I did not feel the corner could develop right without the extra property and that it wouldn't be a good developments I do not feel that two wrongs make a right, so I feel this should be R-P because you need this depth for proper development and I think the one across the street should have been; -.left R-P. Councilman Mottingere I think the comment was made at the time we weie discussing the property across the street on Lot 60, that we felt the area lent itself to R-P, but facing on Glendora, Councilman Barnes: I feel the other could possibly develop the same way and let the property face on Glendora, but you do need this depth there in the future and I think Lot 60 could develop as R-Po. Councilman Heath: It is the dstablished policy that you need no more than one lot depth for R-P because you refused R-P on Lot 60 which leaves us only one condition,- that Lot 61, 70 feet wide, is enough land for R-P development. Now you go across the street and say 60 or 70 feet is not adaptable for R-P, and with the piece of property to the back of it on which there is a residence at this time, I can't see any reason, with residence on it at the present time, it should remain R-P for the same reasons the property across the street couldn't remain R-Po. Councilman Pittenger: Lots 60 and 61 could have been used but the two lots were not to have the houses converted and the frontage was to be on Glendora as originally agreed upon. When we converted the one house he would still have that use but he did not have permission to convert the existing building on Lot 61 without permission. There were lights on Wescove Place which were prohibited to him on Wescovea It was denying the man the use because it was being so used without permission, C. Ca 1-25-60 Page Nine ZONE CHANGE NO, 151 - continued Councilman Heath: Tha-t's a fine thing to do. I.do not thank you should slap a man.... • Mayor Brown: It was indicated relative to Lot 60 that there would be City initiation to remove the potential on Lot 37 and'it was - approved 100% by theCouncilo Zoning on 60 was removed some time prior when R-P was permitted on Glendora one lot in depth and it was dis- covered Lot 60 was included in R-Po It was removed by the Planning Commission and I think the same holds true across the street on 37 - it should be removed. If they want to develop the whole thing as R-P then there might be some -'consideration given, but to use R-P with existing buildings as on Lots 60, 61 and 31, I think it is making a possible slum out of the existing area. Councilman Barnes: I would agree with the Mayor on that. We need parking for good R-P development and therefore should remove the buildings. Councilman Heath: Since there is a residence on potential R-P we should remove the R-P, but I feel that if a man came in with a Precise Plan contemplating plans over two lots I would lead the fight to give him R-P back on the second lots. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried, that the Council upholds the recommendations of the Planning Commission on City Initiated Zone Change No. 151 at 1104 Wescove Place changing the zoning from R-1, Potential R-P, to Zone R-lo PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO, 33 Recommended adoption of a proposal to City Initiated amend the Master Plan of Streets a4d HELD OVER Highways of the City of West Covina to realign Merced and Glendora Avenues as per Plan "F Planning Commission Resolution No. 848. Maps were presented by the City Cler4, who stated that notice of this hearing was published in the West Covina Tribune on January 14, 1960. Planning Commission Resolution No. 848 was read. Mayor Brown opened the hearing and stated that all those desiring to present testimony should rise and be sworn in by the City Clerk. In Oppo6ition Mr. J. Skelton I am thoroughly confused. Mr. Dosh 431 E. Merced, West Covina -indicated that Plan D and E are the same. the Planning Commission is different. I would like About first. Mayor Brown: In my book they are quite different. I. have the study prepared by the staff of in which D and E are different and F is quite clarifications to know what we are talking None of us have seen the Plan F until tonight. CD C. 1-25-60 Page Ten PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 33 - continued Public Service Director Dosh; The book -to -which Mr. Skelton refers was prepared 12 years ago and those--- tentative plans have been modified re- garding both Plans D and E to the point of modification relative to' the same alignment but different patterns within it. We allowed five variations in that book and after the Planning Commission reviewed these, they recommended we reevaluate Plans D and E and come up with something to recommend to them, so we modified Plan D and E to conform to D and E as indicated on the map in front of you and also the traffic paterns in conjunction with this. These are ideas conveyed by the Planning Commission to the Planning Department and reviewed by the staff and Engineering Department with various City agencies. City Manager Aiassa,: There has been a variation of degrees because of the radius of turns and minii4um requirements set up by the State and also in our own City, with the radius shown. This is Plan F; which is indicated in green, and on which the Commission held hearings. It is not much different from the plan in the booklet except the radius was changed to regulate the curve which we need to meet the minimum standards. The State requires certain measurements and if we do not have them we must modify to meet them. Mayor Brown: Does the map show the houses directly to be affected? Have you looked at this,. Mr. Skelton? Mr. Skelton: Yes, I have, but I do not believe the statement. It is not true that there is no difference in the alignments in question, Plan D in my book goes through neighbors house and takes out the back corner of my house and was prepared before there was a house next door to me. Plan E would go through two of my neighbor's houses and cut another person's house, whereas this here takes out my house and a substantial amount of property of my next two neighbors, so we -should have clarification of what we are talking about. Public Service Director Dosh: We are not talking about those in the book. I stated those were modified. Mayor Brown: This map is the only one under considera- tion tonight. Mr, Skelton: I realize that if the Ctty determines, by proper procedures, they want this property they can take it by reason of eminent domain but I am concerned that they do it by the proper method. The Resolution states this is the third alignment of this intersection in a very few years. If you are going to decide upon another alignment it should be properly considered and before you throw away what has been done in the past you should have all the facts to make a better decision now. If the former Commission didn't understand it or consider Is it adequately done, you do not want to make that mistake again, now. 'If they didn't consider it substantially at that time then it is neces- sary to study it thoroughly and properly now. The first thing to determine is that there is a problem, and get that from competent testimony. There was a statement that this was prepared by the Planning Department Staff of the City and this was done simply because of the request and desire of the Planning Commission predicated on the written request of property owners at the southwest corner of Glendora and Merced Avenue, so it is understood that they wanted to make certain other arrangements to get more lots or something that C. C. 1-25-60 RROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. .33.-,continued Mr, Skelton - continued-. Page Eleven •would be more advantageous to them. Regardless of that, if you do - determine there is a problem you should see you get the,most reasonable and practical solution to'it. I implored the Planning Commission to get some competent testimony to solve whatever problem existed but no- - one testified As a qualified traffic expert that there was one. Indi- cations were made as to the qualifications of the staff and I do not know if you have qualified traffic experts, but if so there would be possible willingness to take suggestions on that. Let us consider all possible solutions. I suggested one but they didn't consider that. There was no competent testimony as to the economic feasibility of these plans although I was told there were cost figures which I believe were based on improper and nebulous assumptions, and from that this can't be supported if that cost set up in this study under A, B, C, D and E were thrown out by the adoption'of F. It seemed to provide that the'. cost of paying for this improvement would be thrown on mine and my neighbor's property, paid for by us in a large portion, because I was told I was the developer and I can't see why I will have to pay as the developer to have my property taken. There were no severance definitions and no cost for Plan F. If so-, where was the witnesses to say so and as I heard none presented I do not believe there were any. After determining the best solution, then determine the economic feasi- bility of the solutions. A member of the Planning Commission stated they did not have to be concerned with the cost but only the best way to do it. I was shocked that a public body did not think it must be concerned with the cost - they are spending the public's money - and if it is not economically feasible it won't be carried out. I am tired of having lines -drawn on a map which devaluates my property because if you have a line drawn here and then you can keep changing it and draw a line somewhere else it causes devaluation. Let us determine if it is an economically feasible plan to carry out and to carry out reasonably soon. If you are not ready to do it, stop at Glendora on the west end and let it stay as it is. I built to avoid the.line that had been indicated before and I can't move it again. - If we are going to do something, let us do it. If you want the property I will determine the value of the property and,deed it to you tomorrow, but let us not draw lines on a map. I ask a staff witness to present cost figures on F because I do not think there are any. Mr. A. Ells I am representing the proposed subdivider 816 W. Merced, West Covina at the southwest corner of Glendora and Merced. I wanted to state that I ini- tiated this program by writing a letter • to the Council a year ago last August and I am very anxious for a deci- sion on the thing. We have waited a long time for a decision on this and I am anxious to hear some decision, of any kind, on this realignment. There being no further testimony, the hearing was declared closed. 1 Councilman Heath: I sat in on at least half of these hear- ings at the Commission, possibly 90% of them. I agree with Mr. Skelton in that I didn't see any records or evaluations from any authority. I would like to see some of that before we make any decision on this, Co Co 1-25-60 PROPOSED AMENDMENT No. 33 - continued Page Twelve Councilman Heath - continued: . In the Commission Resolution,I am concerned about two parts of it: "As a result of meetings and consultations with the traffic engineer and other staff members and recommendations from other agencies for the reason stated above, Plan F is the most efficient and reasonable of the designs". Then, in the next paragraph. "The State Division of Highways indicates that the proposed Plan F need not adhere to the Division of Highways st,andards entirely and could be modified readily". We need more information on this thing. Why change the map from what it was originally to the way it stands now? There must be some good reasons for that. I would like to see some study here on costs because they have a bearing on this and to see the recommendations of the authoritive persons and their reasons for going to this design. I would suggest we put this thing off for study, and a lot of study, because it has been proven that at one time the Commission couldn't make a satisfactory decisions it is proven by the fact that they changed their mind; and evidently the Council couldn't make a satis- factory decision because here it is back again. I agree with Mr. Skelton - make sure it is necessary to do something or else not do anything. If we are not going to do anything let us drop it, if we are going to do something the let's do it right now. Councilman Pittenger: I haven't seen Plan F. It is something of a modification but it might have an affect on how much it is going to cost to complete this realignment when we do it. I.would like to see this hearing reopened and continued until we have a chance to see this map and the figures relative to it. Mr. Skelton has stated that he desires to hear the presentation and I think he has that right. If we are to get more information we should continue the hearing until that time. Mayor Brown: We can reopen at the time it is neces- sary. I also have some considerations on this. There are three members on the Commission now that were on the Commission when the Master Plan was adopted and they must have changed their minds for some reason now and evidently it wasn't the cost figures that affected it. Councilman Mottinger: On the basis we have not given this thorough consideration nor reviewed the modification, I am in agreement we should take this up in a study session to get information and to continue the hearings so that those concerned can know of our deci- sion and the reasons behind it. Mayor Brown: Instead of continuing the hearing we can notify those interested parties aof any further discussion so that they know just when this will come up. Councilman Barnes: I feel the same way. I.haven't had a chance to study Plan F. We should get advice from planners and different sources and I would also like to see the costa There is a great deal to do concerning this plane C. Co 1-25-60 Page Thirteen PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 33 - continued Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried, that City -initiated Proposed Amendment No. 33 be held over • for further study as directed by the discussion, Mr, Ells; I do not know if you are familiar with the facts on this whole program, -On August 6, 1958, I sent -a letter to the Council with the idea of developing this property in a short time after that period. I have worked very patiently with the Commission and the staff on this thing and I am trying to get an answer one way or another on it and I am wondering if there is any possibility of my finding out when there might be a decision. It comes to a point where a decision either way makes no difference, but we feel we want and need some decision, Mayor Browne Possibly there might be a decision forthcoming in a month from tonight, but study is certainly needed. I think we will get the information necessary to this and I would remind you the previous alignment wasn't put.on over night either. To move a major or secondary road which involves the use of gas tax money is not a matter of just saying that we are going to put it over there from here. It is not only a question of where it goes in but how it is maintained when it does go in, Mayor Brown called a recess. Council reconvened at 9:10 Pe M. CITY MANAGER REPORTS HOGAN DEED AND R/W City Manager Aiassa: The Clerk will prepare the Resolutions which we can adopt, at this time, by title. The documents are in escrow and we need the legal description. RESOLUTION NO. 1738 The City Manager presented: Accepting Grant Deed "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ADOPTED THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDA- TION THEREOF" (Parcel No. 1 and No. 2) Mayor Brown: Hearing no objections, we will waive fur- ther reading of the body of the Resolution. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said'Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown • Noes: None Absent: None Said Resolution was given No, 1738 RESOLUTION NO, 1739 The City Manager presented: Accepting Construction "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Easement THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A CON - ADOPTED STRUCTION EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF" (Parcel A-2) (Hogan) Mayor Brown: Hearing no objections, we will waive fur- ther reading of the body of the Resolution. C. Co 1-25-60 Page Fourteen RESOLUTION NO. 1739 - continued .Moti6n,by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: • Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Said Resolution was given No, 1739 RESOLUTION NO. 1740 The City Manager pkesented: Accepting slope and "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF drainage easement THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A ADOPTED SLOPE AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND DIRECT- ING THE RECORDATION THEREOF" (Parcel E and F). Hogan Mayor Brown: Hearing no objections, we will waive fur- ther reading of the body of the Resolutipno Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Mottinger, that said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Said Resolution was given No. 1740 CITY PARTICIPATION IN. LOCATION: Montezuma Way northerly of SEWER CONSTRUCTION Vine Avenue, and Vine Avenue for 120.27 feet easterly of Tract No. 24157. City Manager Aiassa: This is tied in with Mr. Zoelle°s pro- perty in that he intends to start construction of sanitary sewers to serve his subdivision, No. 24157, as soon as his plans are approved. Occasionally in the sewer construction program there are islands of property which are not sewered and we would recommend approval for health and welfare of the community and to enable the property owners (a total of six) to realize the lowest possible construction cost. Later construction would be considerably more expensive than in con- junction with this subdivision due to the extremely small size of`the jobs whether they are done individually or collectively.. They are Lots 14 and 15 and Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Tract No. 20663. The total recommended expenditure would be $1,668.67 with the cost of construc- tion to be ultimately returned to the City under a reimbursement agree- ment to be prepared by the Sanitation Division, and it will enable the individual property owners to connect to the sewer system when the need arises upon payment to the City of their prorated share of the construction costs plus 20% for services rendered. • With Council approval the Sanitation Division will proceed with prepara- tion of plans and agreement and the bids submitted to Mr. Zoelle for this sewer will be submitted to the Sanitation Division in preparing the reimbursement agreement for his construction. If the unit prices of his low bidder are compatible with the estimate, the City will then enter into an agreement with this contractor for additional con- struction. Co Co 1-25-60 CITY.PARTICIPATION IN SEWER CONSTRUCTION - continued Councilman Mottinger: City Manager Aiassa; Councilman Barnes: Page Fifteen This part on -Montezuma Way has nothing to do with Mr. Zoel&e's tract? No, but we are going in to get the .benefit of construction cost. Can we take this out of Sanitation funds? City Manager Aiassao Yes, from Sewer Maintenance Fund, We have put some money into the budget this year for these "piecemeal" sewer lines. It is completely reimbursed plus 20% for administrative cost. The contractor will put this in and we will participate and it will eliminate the islands we have been talking about. This subdivision is one in which sewer lines are required. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger, that authorization be given for the City of West Covina to participate in the financing of sewer construction on Tract No. 24157 in Montezuma Way, northerly of Vine Avenue, and Vine Avenue for 120.27 felt easterly of Tract No, 24157 in the amount of $1,668.67 and the amount to be reim- bursed to the City of West Covina when sewer hook-ups are made. Motion passed on roll call as follows; Ayes; Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Mayor Brown; The 15% for staff work should not be included, Public Service Director Dosh; This is the fee to Mr. Zoelle's engineer, EXTENSION OF NON -CONFORMING The County has extended the non -conform - BILLBOARD USE BY THE COUNTY ing billboard use from 3 to 7 years. PROTEST TO BE MADE The Planning Commission recommended letters to oppose it. We have an anti - billboard ordinance, and the City of Baldwin Park is giving protest notice regarding this as well. I think Council should go on record as opposing this extension as we have such a County perimeter all around the City. Councilman Pittenger: We have many billboards that are not non -conforming, City Manager Aiassa; That is correct, unless -there is an - anti -billboard ordina-nce - passed;.and . enforced; ,'then--many'.wouldL:be_iclassifie.d-_ As -non -conforming and would remain for 7 years instead of 3 years. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and • carried, that the Council registers a protest to the Regional Planning Commission regarding the extension of non -conforming outdoor billboard advertising from 3 years to 7 years, and also protests this extension to the County Board of Supervisors. ZONING FEES Planning Coordinator Joseph; Although we were unable to discuss this,.item at our Commission meeting, the members of the Commission were contacted and the prevailing opinion was they felt the original fee might.be considered a bit steep but they went along with it. Since this new indication is somewhat higher, I feel they would consider this, also, a bit too much, although there were no actual adverse comments on it. C. C. 1-25-60 Page.Sixteen ZONING FEES-7 continued City Manager Aiassa> Let the Commission consider it more fully at their study meeting on the 27the City Attorney Williams: I think the fee for the Precise Plan should be kept as reasonable as is humanly possible. We are pioneers in this field in the requirement to file a Precise Plan before anything can be built except in R-1 and R-2o We have met little opposition relative to this and I do not think we should encourage opposition. If a person asks for a zone change he is trying to oppose his ideas as to what has been already declared and in a variance he is asking for a privilege but he isn't asking for a Precise Plan, you are making him come in with a Precise Plan, He could pay the actual amount out of his pocket such as advertising in the newspaper, but where you re- quire him to take a City service that should be taken out of general outlay, Mayor Brown: With the figures we have tonight we wouldn't be considering more than $2.00 over the actual and many are under, City Attorney Williams: On the Precise Plan I think you should be under the cost. I think there should be a fee for the appeal and even on the Precise Plan, but if you make him get it in the first instance, make it reasonable dollar wise to get it. POINT OF INFORMATION Scheduled meeting with the State Division of Highways, Wednesday, on the Glendora Avenue situation. SACRAMENTO MEETING In relation to permission to attend the meeting in Sacramento the week of February 17th, it was indicated there would be a Council meeting prior to that time at which this matter could be confirmed. CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE.. NO,...647 An ordinance rezoning certain property Aschenbrenner ADOPTED Mayor Brown: The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF AZUSA AVENUE BETWEEN WORKMAN AND GARVEY AVENUES" (Aschenbrenner) Hearing no objections, we will waive fur- ther reading of the body of the Ordinances Motion by.Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Pittenger, that • said Ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Said Ordinance was given No, 647 C. Co 1-25-60 Paige Seventeen RESOLUTION NO. 1741 The City Attorney presented: Granting a sign variance "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ADOPTED THE CITY OF WEST COVINA GRANTING.A SIGN VARIANCE TO VAN DE KAMP HOLLAND DUTCH BAKERS" (Zone Variance No. 297) Mayor Brown: Hearing no objections, we will waive fur- ther reading of the body of the Resolution Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Pittenger, that said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes- Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mott*nger, Barnes, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Said Resolution was given No. 1.741 USOLUTION NO, 1742 Granting a sign variance (Wright Ol'd'smobile Co.) ADOPTED Mayor Brown: The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA GRANTING A SIGN VARIANCE" Gone ,_Vary:&7nee-°Noo.: 299) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the Resolution. Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call .as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Said Resolution was given No. 1742 RESOLUTION NO. 1743 The City Attorney presented: Requesting County Board of "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Supervisors to permit THE CITY OF WEST COVINA REQUESTING services relative to THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY general municipal election OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR ADOPTED OF VOTERS OF SAID CITY TO RENDER SPECI- FIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA RELATING TO THE CONDUCTING OF A GENERAL, MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 12, 1960" Mayor Brown: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the Body of the Resolution. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Heath, that • said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None. Said Resolution was given No. 1743 0 • C. Co 1-25-60 CITY CLERK NOTIFICATION FROM COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION NOTIFICATION FROM COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION REQUEST TO CONDUCT STREET SOLICITATIONS Page Eighteen Proposed Easterly Annexation District No. 23 to City of Covina No. objections. Proposed Annexations No. 54 and No, 55 to City of Industry. No objections. National Foundation March of Dimes pampaign January 29.and 30, 196a. Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried, that the request to conduct street solicitations January 29 and 30, 1960, by the March of Dimes National Foundation, be granted, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF Opposing proposed elimination of NEST COVINA CHAMBER OF autonomous court districts. COMMERCE RESOLUTION Copies received, REQUEST OF EASTER Easter'Se.al Society request to -.-place SEAL SOCIETY coin.containers,in.City forlEaster Seal .,.campaign March 17 to April 17, 1960. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Heath and carried, that the request to place coin containers in the City from March 17th to April 17, 1960, by the Easter Seal Society, be granted. REQUEST TO HOLD BAKE SALE Sigma Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. West Covina Plaza. The City Clerk stated that this Chapter had received permission from Penney°s Department Store in the Plaza to place their counter in that area. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried, that the Sigma Phi Chapter request regarding a bake sale be granted. SOLICITATION FOR House to house solicitation by City of "HOPE SUNDAY" Hope on June 5, 1960. In discussion it was consensus that this matter be held up for action pending a show of good faith relative to clearing up the remaining debris which was left from the use of a portion of the Plaza parking lot for Christmas tree sales. The City Clerk indicated that Mr. Stanford had delivered notice rela- tive.toa..a proper cleaning up of this tree sale area. C. Co 1-25-60 Page Nineteen PETITION FOR ANNEXATION LOCATION,. Southeast portion of the City, bounded on the north by Francis- quito Avenue, on the south by-Barrydale Street '-on the east,by Orange Avenue, and on the west by Willow Avenue. Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Beath and carried, that the petition request for annexation be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation, REQUEST OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY LOCATION: 210 So Glendora Avenue The City Clerk read a communication requesting a temporary permit to use the building at 226 So Glendora Avenue for Sunday School glasses and for child care of small children whose parents are attending church services on Sunday, from 9:00 A. M. to 12:30 Pa M. on Sundays only, Mayor Brown: This is in a C-1 zone, would they need a variance for this? City Attorney Williams: I do not know. Churches are now under unclassified use permit but this isn't a church it is a meeting place. Councilman Mottinger: It is in conjunction with a church use, though. Councilman Barnes: It is for child care also, City Attorney Williams: You have granted these temporary requests for temporary periods in the past by motion, Mr, Aydelodt The reason we sent this letter in is 102 Glenview Rd. that we were under the impression there might be a necessity for some sort of a request in lieu of having an actual variances We are in the process of making application for a variance for a lot at Merced and Butterfield, where we expect to place a church, Mayor Brown: How long would -you need it? Mr, Aydelodt: I am not sure. If we stay at this location it would be until our variance that we are now applying'for would come through, Mayor Brown.- Would six months be sufficient? Mr, Aydelodt: I do not think it would require any longer than that, until our variance comes through. • Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried, that permission be granted the Christian Science Society to occupy the premises at 226 So Glendora Avenue for a period of 6 months, unless rescinded by Council, as a meeting place for Sunday School classes and child care, subject to the approval of the necessary City agencies and.for Sunday use only, C. Co 1-25-60 Page Twenty- CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY - continued Mr, Aydelodt: Since you have given permission, when would it be possible to occupy this? • Would there be notification by letter? Mayor Brown: It would be permissible as soon as the various.departments of the City clear it, then you can occupy it. City Manager Aiassa: Do you have a key? Mr. Aydelodt: The owner, who is a member,has it. City Manager Aiassa: Where can we reach him? Mr. Aydelodt: I can see that the key is made available. City Manager Aiassa; The key can be brought to the City Clerk so the area can be investigated, REQUEST OF ST. JOHN'S Solicit sale of candy at McDaniel's PARENTS CLUB Market at 1825 W. Badillo on February 5, and 6, and 12 and 13 from 1',00 P. M. to 8.00 P.'M. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried, that the request of St. John's Parents Club be granted. CITY TREASURER REPORT Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried, that the City Treasurer's report for December, 1959, be accepted and filed for record. MAYOR'S REPORTS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Appointment of Council representatives for three months: PLANNING COMMISSION - Councilman Mottinger RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Councilman Heath PERSONNEL - Councilman Barnes Other various representatives to remain the same. REGIONAL LIBRARY Mayor Brown: Last Thursday the City Manager, his assistant and myself, appeared before the Board of Supervisors. Although it was on the Agenda at 10:00 A. M. we did not get out until 3:00 P. M., but the County agreed to buy the property adjacent to the . Court House and establish a Regional Library out here. However, there will be a possible delay of two or three months in the ground breaking as scheduled for July, but this was due to the time delay in the Board of Supervisors. It was felt it would not be out of order to agsure them that Council would allow an extension of time, if it should prove necessary, Councilman Pittenger: If they asked for it, it possibly should be a written request, 0 0 C. Co 1-25-60 MAYOR'S REPORTS - continued Page Twenty -One City Manager Aiassa: They haven't actually asked for the - extension, in fact there were indica= tions they would try to initiate proceed- ings under the original time indicated, but we felt they should be given some idea as to Council°s feelings relative to the possibility a delay would prove necessary, Councilman Pittenger: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS LA PUENTE CO OPERATI`TE WATER CO, La Puente Co-operative very interesting points answer session. I believe we would amend the agreement for a three months time extension if they asked for it. Councilman Barnes: I have presented a report to the members of Council relative to the meeting with the Water Company. Mr, Camille Garnier made some at this meeting, adding a question and He.told us some of the back history on the Suburban Water Company and how they operated in conjunction with the smaller companies like this La Puente Cooperative Water Company and he g ht a moderniza- tion that has been gone into and how they for the pur- pose of supplying people in the area with water. One statement was that they have to lower the pumps in theWells, be- cause of a shortage of water, to 12- feet. We had been led to believe that we had a much lower water level than this. The pumps were at 70 feet and they now have lowered them to 120 feet to get below the water level. This has cost the water companies a good deal to lower these pumps. We assured him at this time that the City of West Covina, while not in the water business, was watching the water situation in the Malley very closely and also the Feather River Project. He made another interesting statement, and Councilman Heath was the one who brought this statement out,- it was that they have-yiells through this valley which they refer to as very good. One is in E1 Monte and they pump water from it to Whittier which goes by Whittier Narrows Dam. This is an arevi which complained of water being drained out of the Central Basin. We are serving the central basin by water lines going to the central basin. We were talking to Mr. Garnier re- garding the water table and level at Whittier Dam and he says that the water is at the surface of the Dam at the present time, which means there is adequate water in this Basin at this time. Councilman Heath: He stated that -Suburban Wells were in very good locations and as to how much deeper it could go he stated that it is now puffing at 120 feet and could go to 700 or 900 feet. Councilman Barnes: We asked how many Wells were in the area and he answered there were 102; and also, as suppliers, they have 15 smaller water companies to get water from to supply the area. Councilman Heath: The Central Basin stated we are taking all their water, yet Suburban is taking water out at El Monte and other areas and transporting it to the Central Basin for them to use. 40 • C , C o 1-26,00 WATER CO, - continued Page TwentA-Two Councilman Barneso' Angler matter of interest was the auto- matic control center at Valinda'and Maplegrove of the 102 Wells to control water level in the reservoir and pipe lines and also the pressured There are many pressure points throughout West Covina to check on water within a given part of the City at any given time. Mayor Brown- I was at the Rotary Club meeting a week -ago to which Mr. Fossette was invited to attend. I had nothing to defend because I didn't get an opportunity to speak. DEMANDS Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Pittenger, that Demands in t4d amount of $89,632."00 as shown on Demand Sheets C-181 and C-182, be approved. This is to include fund transfers in the amount of $48,025.71. Motion passed on roll call as follows- Ayes- Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown Noes- None Absent- None EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Councilman Mottinger: The East San PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING Gabriel Valley Planning Committee has a meeting Thursday night and I feel it is rather important we have a repre- sentative there. I will be late getting there but will do so as soon as I possibly can. Is there a Planning Commissioner_app.ointed to'..that group? I would like to suggest we make sure a member of the Planning Commission gets there at the beginning of that meeting and I will apprive as soon as I can, It is an important meeting from an organi- zational point of view. Planning Coordinator Joseph- I do not know who, if anyone, is appointed from the Commissions How- ever, I will speak of this matter to the Commission at their study session Wednesday night.. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried, that there being no further business the meeting be adjourned at 10:00 Po M. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor