09-12-1960 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA9 CALIFORNIA
September 12, 1960
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Heath at 7-.40 Po M. in the
West Covina City Hallo The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council-
man Towner, with the invocation given by the Rev. Thomas L. Thomasma
of the West Covina Reformed Church.
ROLL CALL
Present.- Mayor Heath, Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes,
Snyder
Others Present.- Mr. George Aiassa, City Manager
Mr, Robert Flotten, City Clerk
Mr. Harry Ca Williams, City Attorney
-Mro Thomas Dosh, Public Services Director
Mr, Harold Joseph, Planning Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August
8,
1960 o
Approved as submitted
August
22,
1960 m
Approved as submitted
August
29,
1960 o
Approved as submitted
SPECIAL ITEM
MR. WILEY representing "I am President of the California
the West Covina School School Employees' Association of
System the West Covina School District,
Chapter 91. On the 15th we are
giving a spaghetti dinner at the
West Covina High School from 5 to
7 Po M., a Saturday night, and this money is being raised for scholar-
ships, one to each high school. It will be a $250.00 scholarship to
the West Covina High School and the same to the Edgewood High School.
It is our first attempt to do something like this and the tickets will
sell at $1.00.
I was talking to Mayor Heath about this some time ago and we want to
know if there is some way to have the Council or City help in the sale
of these tickets and to put this affair over in a big way......
possibly the Police and Fire Department, if they could sell tickets
for us -and any member of Council to help to put this over.
There is quite a little expense but we want to raise this money for
these scholarships and get the treasury started to be built up for
scholarship awards to come. We want to continue along with this if
we can. Since we are now unified, we have these highschools and some
of those attending are not able to start themselves into college and
possibly they could, with the scholarship awards or other type of help.
We do not know gust exactly how -this matter will be done, as yet. It
might be, there will be loans given to give these young people a start
in college and when they get out of college they can repay us at a
small rate of interest -m_-although if they do not pay it back for
some reason or other we still feel we have done some good to further
their education,
Mayor Heath.- Is there any City policy on Police
and Fire personnel selling tickets?
City Manager Aiassa-. The general policy is not to permit
them to sell anything so long as they
are in uniform and on City jobs,
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Mayor Heath-. Is that the only reason?
City Manager Aiassa-. The Police and Fire personnel are
out a great deal in the City and it
would be a sort of two -fold attack
since they are in contact with a great many people for inspection and
policing. The important fact is that once you start such a thing,
every cause is a worthy cause, and pretty soon they will be doing
everything except what they have been assigned to do. It would cause
a difficult situation, perhaps, to issue a citation to someone to whom
you might have sold tickets for a worthy cause.
Councilman Towner-. It is certainly a worthy cause and I
believe we would like to support it
in some way. Perhaps the City
Employees' Association_ might be approached and perhaps they might
attempt to cooperate in a manner not able to be done officially in
the City, plus the cooperation of the individual members of the
Council.
Mayor Heath-.
Mr, Wiley, do you have any other
suggestions as to giving help on
this?
Mr. Wiley-. We will put tickets out to all schools
and we would like to se.11 each member
of in turn if you desire can sell them
ten tickets apiece and you,
y your friends. Perhaps you can
sign up for some tickets and sell them to clubs to give us a plug.
We are not starting this to end this one year. We want it to continue
and if we get the treasury built up perhaps we can present larger
scholarships. But for the first year it will be $250.00 each, or
start this loan deal where they can borrow a specific amount.
Mayor Heath-. Perhaps you can contact the City
Manager during the day, sometime,
and see how he, or his staff, might
help in arranging for sale of these tickets. I believe members of
Council.would certainly contribute as individuals.
Mrs. Van Dame-. Weren't the Teen -Kan -Teen tickets
sold by the police, or was it the
Association?
City Manager Aiassa-. I believe it was the Association,
Mayor Heath-. Contact the City Manager and he can
take tickets and we can get them
from him
Councilman Brown-. Sometime in the past the Police
Department put on a show and the
police sold tickets. It turned
out to be very distasteful, and I, for one, would not like to see
them sell tickets in or out of uniform .... no matter how worthy the
cause. We had a very sad experience at that time and Council made
a policy at that time of "no more selling of tickets".
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CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
PROJECT C-59
Accept Street Improvements
Crowell and Larson
APPROVED
in the amount of $2271.84, subject
PROJECT C-69
Accept Street Improvements
Jasper No Haley
APPROVED
No. 4o4FF-8597 in the amount of
Procedure.
PROJECT C-128
Accept Street Improvements
Jasper No Haley
APPROVED
PROJECT NO, C-131
Accept Improvements (Wiring)
Southern Electric Company
APPROVED
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LOCATION.- California Avenue, between
Service Avenue and Walnut Creek Wash,
Accept street improvements and
authorize release of Travelers
Indemnity Company Performance Bond
to Notice of Completion.
LOCATION.- California Avenue, between
Merced and Vine Avenues.
Accept street improvements and auth-
orize release of Fire and Marine
Insurance Company Performance Bond
$4971.16 subject to Notice of Completion
LOCATION.- Vine Avenue, east of Azusa
Avenue.
Accept street improvements and author-
ize payment in the amount of $2222.30,
subject to Notice of Completion
Procedure.
LOCATION.- City Corporation Yard,
825 So Sunset Avenue.
Accept wiring improvements installed
at City Yard. Authorize payment of
$1065.00, subject to Notice of
Completion Procedure,
City Clerk Flotten.- Let the record show that the Inspectors
Final Report has been filed on all the
four preceding items and the Notices
of Completion have been filed with the County Recorder. Item No, 3,
Project C-128, should be approved, subject to a 35-day waiting period'
for payment and Item No. 4, Project C-131, will have a final wiring hook-
up only after some heavy equipment is moved and properly placed and
complete payment should be withheld until this final hook-up is made.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and
carried, that Project C-59, Project C-69, Project C-128 and Project
C-131 be approved and accepted as per the indications on the Agenda,
with the exceptions that on Project C-128 there be a withholding of
payment for a period of_35 days and on Project C-131 there be a payment
of only 90% of the amount due until the project is completed as indicated
Is PROJECT NO. C-135
Approve Plans and Specifications
Metes and Bounds Subdivision 135-11
APPROVED AS STIPULATED
LOCATION.- East side of Barranca
Street, south of Sunset Hill Drive.
Approve plans and specifications
for pavement.
Review informal bids. Authorize
work to be done in connection with
improvements for Mesa School.
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PROJECT NO. C-135 (Continued)
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City Clerk Flotten: We have a written communication
from W. Go Palm that he will install
curb and gutters in front of
428 S. Barranca Street and asks if the City could do the paving in
connection with the adjacent areas.
To do this would be an additional cost to the City of $450.00, to
that amount already approved.
The informal bids received were from:
William Kirkland - $677.00
Jasper No Haley - $739.00
After discussion with staff on this matter of the adjacent paving and
in connection with the Palm communication, it was the consensus that
this should all be done at this time.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes that the
Plans and Specifications be approved and that the work on Project
No. C-135 be awarded to William Kirkland in the amount of $677.00,
plus the work relative to the W. Go Palm property not to exceed
$500.00.'
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown,
Noes: None
Absent: None
PROJECT NO. C-120
Approve Plans and
Specifications and
City Engineer Authorized
to Call for Bids
. APPROVED
Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
LOCATION: Citrus Street, between
Lark Hill Drive and Vine Avenue.
Approve plans and specifications
for Project No, C-120o Authorize
City Engineer to call for bids,
City.Manager Aiassa: This is the area around the Golf
Course on Citrus Street and all
agreements have been signed. There
was only one reservation relative to Mr. Gardner putting up his deposit
and he was called and contacted this afternoon.
The total estimated cost was $15,388.55 with the County paying $7500.00;
1200.00 from Gardner; $1000.00 from Mr. Hurst and Mr. Mossberg and
5200,00 from the Country Club plus they are going to pay the engin-
eering cost of about $1100.00 and they did the entire design approved
by the City Staff.
This action is for the final approval of Plans and Specifications and
give authorization to the City Engineer to -call for bids.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried,
that the Plans and Specifications relative to Project C-120 be approved
and authorization given to the City Engineer to call for bids,
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RESOLUTION NO. 1926
Accepting Bond.
(Thomas C. Bong)
ADOPTED
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The City Clerk presented. -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING
A BOND TO GUARANTEE THE COST OF
CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND THE TIME
OF COMPLETION IN PRECISE PLAN
NO. 197 IN SAID CITY."
LOCATION: 723-731 N. Azusa Avenue - west side, north of Puente Avenue.
General Insurance Company of America Bond for street improvements.
Mayor Heath:
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
resolution.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner, that said
resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No. 1926.
RESOLUTION NO. 1927
Authorizing the Mayor
to execute an assignment
ADOPTED
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ASSIGNMENT
TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES."
Assigning interest of the City of West Covina to Los Angeles County
Flood Control District in order to pay the County Engineer for the
engineering service to design a section of the Badillo Storm Drain,
Project No. 589-A. The City Council approved this by a letter and
motion one year ago. Confirmation only.
City Manager Aiassa: This is all out of the bond money.
The first payment is in the amount
of $4791.02. There will be others
(payments), but this contract authorizes the payment of the whole plan,
but each time there is a payment made there will be a copy of the pay-
ments made sent to members of Council.
Mayor Heath:
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
resolution.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Towner, that said
resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said resolution was given No. 1927.
RESOLUTION NO. 1928
Approving Final Tract
Map and accepting bond
(Horny Corporation)
ADOPTED
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT
NO. 24738; ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION
THEREIN OFFERED- ACCEPTING AN AGREE-
MENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER. AND SURETY
BOND TO SECURE SAME."
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RESOLUTION NO. 1928 - Continued
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LOCATION: Southwest corner of Merced and Glendora Avenues.
United Pacific Insurance Company Bond No. 73533 in the amount of
$44, 800. 00.
11.4 acres - Area District II.
Mayor Heath:
Hearing no objections, we will
waive further reading of the body
of the resolution.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that said
resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilman Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No. 1928.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
BIDS
DISTRICT A111-58-3
SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT
LOCATION: Baymar Street and
Norma Avenue.
Bids were received as advertised at 10:00 A. M., September 8, 1960, in
the office of the City Clerk and referred to the City Engineer for
recommendation to the City Council at this meeting. Proof of Publication
received from the West Covina Tribune of -Publication of Notice inviting
bids on August 11 and 18, 1960, and as a news item in the Green Sheet
on August 9, 1960.
The bids were as follows:
Correction
MAX MILOSEVICH $ 95,592.53
MIKE PRLICH & SONS 125,223.30 $125,225.46
ARISTO CONSTR. CO. 125,986.76
DAUNTLESS CONSTR. CO. 126,870.89
All bids contained 10% bid bonds.
Councilman Towner: I note that there is a $30,000.00
difference in the lowest bid and I
assume the contractor was aware of
this difference?
Mr. Dosh: We felt that the other three bids
were high and that the lowest bid
was the reasonable bid. The estimate
on this was $106,000.00, and the low bid is 10% under the estimate.
Councilman Brown: This was a report of Mr. Lathrop,
signed by Mr. Pontow and Mr. Dosh,
and the bids were examined and
corrected as shown, and evidently all legal requirements are met for
the opening of the bids.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried,
that the bid be awarded to Max Milosevich on the basis of the lowest
bid in the amount of $95,592.53, as the lowest responsible bidder, and
that all bid bonds be•returned to the unsuccessful bidders.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1929
Award of Contract to
perform sanitary sewer work
(Max Milosevich)
ADOPTED
Mayor Heath:
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The City Attorney presented. -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AWARDING
A CONTRACT TO IMPROVE BAYMAR STREET
AND OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION NO. 1839".
(A'11-58-3)
Hearing no objection, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
resolution.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner, that said
resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said resolution was given No. 1929.
HEARINGS
ZONE CHANGE NO. 166
APPROVED FOR R-P
ZONING
and
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO.
APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CONDITIONS
(Edward La Berge, Jr.)
LOCATION: East side of Azusa Avenue,
between Eckerman Avenue.and Danes
Drive.
242 The Precise Plan was denied by
Planning Commission Resolution
No. 945 on August 17, 1960.
The Zone Change was a request to
re-classify to the "highest and best
use." Existing Zone R-1.
On August 11, 1960, the City Council, by motion, referred the matter to
the Planning Commission to "investigate for the possibility of R-P use
with..a Precise Plan." Council reviewed the report of the Planning
Commission on August,-22, 1960. The matter was continued until
September 12 for consideration with Precise Plan No. 242.
Maps were presented and the Planning Commission Resolution No. 945 was
read.
Mayor Heath:
City Clerk Flotten9
Resolution No. 926 was read.
• Mayor Heath:
What does Resolution 926 and 927
refer to?
Resolution No. 927 refers to Precise
Plan No. 235 and Resolution No. 926.
Resolution No. 926 refers to Zone
Change No. 163.
What was the zone change request that
Resolution No.,926 denies?
City Clerk Flotten: A zone classificiation change from
R-1 to R-P. Zone Change No. 166 is
before Council this evening and is
covered by Resolution No. 940 which recommends R-2 and R-3 zoning.
Resolution No. 940 was read.
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 166 and PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. 242 - CONTINUED
Mayor Heath opened the public hearing, stated that Council was operating
under Ordinance 502 and that all those desiring to present testimony
should rise and be sworn in by the City Clerk.
IN FAVOR
Mr. E. LaBerge, Jr.
20510 Rancho San Jose Drive
Covina
property -owners, and we have spent a
I would point out that we do have
a definite use for this piece of
land and we have worked for over
nine months to develop a precise
plan suitable to the City and
lot of money in doing so.
It is unsuitable for R-3 development, as witnessed by letters of loan
companies and builders, plus the recommendations of your Planning
Director.
This plan is an off -shoot of the old precise plan we had which dead -
ended Danes and Eckerman Avenues and which we did not like and which
you didn't like. We hired an architect after that and he worked with
the Planning Director for an adequate plan and to protect the property
owners and in the best interests of the City. After consultation be-
tween the architect and the Planning Director, not with us, you see
before you the plan finally drawn up and submitted for.his (Planning
Director's) approval. There are turnarounds, building area and
parking which was finally recommended by the Planning Director and it
went through the Building Department, Building Safety Committee and
the Fire Department and they approved it also.
This does meet the codes, and we do not think the Commission realized
how closely -we checked this plan, and so when they rejected it they
did not know how closely we checked every detail prior to present-
ation.
There is more than adequate protection for Mr. Smithy's house, because
there is a block wall and he is happy with the plan as proposed, and
Mr. Truce's house has adequate protection also, if not even more pro-
tection than Mr. Smithy's.
We ask you grant us this R-P zoning, as it is the only way we can use
this land with the least objection to the City and neighbors, and to
keep in mind this was approved twice by:the Planning Director.
Mrs. Gladys LaBerge At the last hearing, the Planning
20510 Rancho San Jose Drive Director did not read the Minutes
Covina of your last hearing, as I do not
believe they were ready, and as we
were not allowed to speak, they
were not aware that we can't use this as R-3. We would like to use it
that way because of the need, which is probably even more than the
need for R-P, but after spending considerable time with contractors,
builders and architects, we were advised it was economically foolish.
Two of the Planning Commissioners went on record in favor of the R-P
and all were satisfied that at some time or other it might be good
for R-P in the future, but not right now.
We have spent over $1000.00 for filing and plans, and at the last
Planning Commission hearing a gentleman present, with a larger parcel
of land, did not want to go to the expense of a precise plan without
knowing what the Commission wanted. In order to save this expense,
the Commission ordered Mr. Joseph to work with the architect in
accordance with their suggested recommendations. We went to the
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MRS. GLADYS LABERGE - Continued
expense of two expensive plans without the benefit of this consensus
which this other gentleman received, and now if these two plans are
not satisfactory, we would want the same thing accorded to the gentle-
man mentioned. The financial expense is becoming a hardship. Would
it be possible for our architect to work with Mr. Joseph from what is
indicated for a plan you would like so that the next expensive plan
wouldn't be wasted?
The application isn't for R-P, it is for the highest and best use of
this land. The only reason we are asking for R-P is that we were
advised it was the only thing it could be used for except "C".
We can't afford to allow this land to stay idle and we would apprec-
iate any suggestions you might have. Give -us the use for this land
tonight, that is what the application is for, and you haven't done
it.
Mr. J. Williams I am half owner of the property.
554 S. Barranca In checking around with professional
Covina people, as I wanted to find out for
sure if this would be a good use
for this property, I find that there
is a doctor and a dentist who indicate a strong desire to locate in
this area, as it would be in the vicinity of their greatest number
of patients now.
We only would like this to help the community and not to tear it down,
which is by R-P zoning.
IN OPPOSITION
Mr. C. Truce There have been a few points not
1816 E. Eckerman brought up.
One is the traffic problem which
doesn't help our community, but hinders it. Azusa Avenue has a divider
up here and going north you can come up Danes Drive directly in, but
there is only one way out, Dane and Eckerman are out.
This seems to be the second time that this same precise plan, or one
similar to it, has been brought up for a final decision "now or never,"
and it seems that was about five hearings ago. It was recommended by
the Commission for R-2 and R-3, which is unsatisfactory to the appli-
cants. It appears nothing would be satisfactory but R-P, not by your
decision, or our decision, or the Commission's decision, but more or
less, by dictation.
I would like to consider traffic problems here and also the slogan of
the City, which is still "the City of Beautiful Homes."
Mr..W. Cufflin It looks like we are back on the
1839 E. Eckerman same subject, and we as opponents
of this petition and plan state it
is "spot zoning." I reiterate,
.there is going to be one section.in that tract that is never going to
be anything other than R-1 until 1979 no matter what you do to this
piece here.
The will of the many has to take precedence over the desires of the
few. These people went in full knowing that it was R-1 zoning. They
took the chance when they bought it that maybe somebody would change
it and be kind to them and let them have this land change for some
other use than R-1, but when the Fathers of this City originally
created the zoning, I am sure they had some sound basis for making
this R-1.
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 166 and PRECISE PLAN NO. 242 - CONTINUED
Page Ten
Most of the property along here is commercial, but still they made
this R-1.
It is my understanding that in ten months or so another master plan
is being considered and at that time there is a complete "hashing"
of use for any revisions to be made. The Commission made special
studies and turned the plan down and then finally came up with R-2
and R-3 as the best use at this time. Maybe when the master plan
is completed R-P might be found to be best use in that area, but at
the moment those who have given it considerable fund and study have
indicated R-2 and R-3 is the best. If you are going to go along
you should go along with what those people in the employ of the City,
who are thinking of the many, instead of the few, have said.
IN REBUTTAL
Mr. LaBerge: I would refer to the zoning map
and land use map which makes quite
a point. You will notice on the land
use there is very little used for R-P, it is being used for "C" and
"R" zoning and other purposes, and the potential and firm R-P has had
very little use, so we would like to surplant, with this R-P zoning,
the other zoning that has been relinquished relative to R-P for other
uses.
There being no further testimony, the hearing was declared closed.
The City Clerk presented and read a communication in favor; dated
September 6, 1960, from Mr. Orville Smithy of 1809_E. Danes Drive.
Councilman Towner: I would like to refer to the
question of zoning, first.
We have discussed this at some
length and I expressed my views the last time, and would reinstate
them tonight.
We considered R-1 for this property, and it has been held that way
for a long period of time, and obviously it is not useable for that
purpose. The Commission recommended R-2 and R-3 on portions of the
property and I am satisfied in my mind that the evidence, and good
sense, indicate it is not developable for those two types of zoning.
This brings it to the next lowest type of zoning, which is R-P zoning.
R-P zoning was initiated as an effort on the part of the City to
provide some type of buffer zone in a residential area, and I think
the use here would be less detrimental to the residential area than
commercial and suitable for areas which cannot be developed R-2 and
R-3. Personally, I am satisifed, if we can get the proper precise
plan on the property, that R-P use is the correct zoning designation
and I do not think that any further study through a master plan of
study is going to develop anything further along those lines. I
do not see how it could.
I will reserve comment, at this time, on the precise plan.
Councilman Barnes: On this first lot on Danes Drive,
reading over the Commission
Minutes and some of their recom-
mendations, I feel this lot is too narrow to put a building on that
would be suitable for development and have proper parking in back
adjacent to R-1, which I believe Mr. Smithy owns. I can see
Mr. Smithy's point, because I think he will come in for R-P on his
lot also, at some time or other, because it would be unfair:to zone
adjacent property R-P to his property, and on the other -side, and
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Page Eleven
leave -him standing out as an-Rml lot. I object to this as R-P zoning,
and would rather see it as R®2.
As to the other portion, I feel it could be developed R-P, or R-3,
and give adequate parking. Either use possibly would be good.
Councilman Brown-, I disagree with Councilman Barnes.
The large parcel isn't economic-
ally feasible to develop Rm3
because of the 100®foot setback required from Rml so that would elim-
inate development of R-3e
So far as the building on the Danes Drive side, it is 24 x 150 with
8 parking spaces, and if properly zoned and precise planned as one
parcel, it should be done so that in the event it was split'.off, there
would have to be a joint parking agreement between tenants.
It is unusable as R®1 and our map is off in accordance with R-P uses.
Thelborn is R-P and used as such, and next to it is R®P or R®3,
Councilman Barnes-, I didn't suggest R-P. I suggested
R-2, as suggested by the Commission
on the parcel facing Danes and I
felt the other area could be developed as R-10 or R-3o
Councilman Snyder-,
Mayor Heath:
Councilman Snyder-,
Mr,.Joseph-,
parking stalls they were concerned
movement, rather than parking,
Councilman Snyder-,
Mr. Joseph-,
circulation, taking the three lots
Councilman Towner-,
Mr, Joseph-,
City Manager Aiassa-,
Mro Joseph-,
How adequate is the parking in this
plan? The motion indicates the
parking is Inadequate for Precise
Plan No. 242.
For R-3 or R-Po
R-P.
They are not short any parking right
now. The question at that time, if
I recall, was the number of 44
about relative to circulation and
However, the motion would indicate
inadequacy of parking spaces.
The number Is proper, and I am
pretty sure they were talking about
design of parking.and movement and
togethero
If one parking space was eliminated,
they would have too few.
They would have to cut down the size
of the building.
The ordinance indicated 42 parking
spaces, and they are providing 44.
I think circulation was the major
question,
This was prior to the requirements
of the Fire Department which requested
two stalls be taken off, so they wind
up with 42 parking stalls.
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 166 and PRECISE PLAN NO, 242 o CONTINUED
Councilman Snyder-. This has been a difficult problem
for a long time. I think we have
the question of Danes Drive, across
to the south on Azusa, staying R-1 until 179, The Commission states
they feel this is a substandard R-P development and in some ways it
would-be a substandard R®1, R-2, and Rm3o It looks like a matter of
having to decide which substandard development we want here,
I would go with the Commission recommendation.
Mrs, LaBerge We consulted our attorney with
regard to the deed restrictions,
and he stated that in this part-
icular case, with the obtaining of title report and other pertinent
information, that the original subdivider had the right to reverse that
or cancel that, and we contacted the subdivider and he stated he would
cancel it, because the gentlemen who owned these other two lots were
originally in on the change of zoning request.
Mr. Cufflin-.
The deed itself states the restrict-
ions. We have a photostatic copy,
and the developer has no right to
remove the -restrictions on the land, as it is part and parcel of the
land, which he has no right to revoked This is set in the recorded
deed, which is a part of the original deed given to the land owners.
Councilman Snyder-.
Mayor Heath-,
Councilman Brown-.
be adopted, we should require the
buildings and give a better flow
spaces 10 and 19 for free flow of
parking lot.
Mayor Heath-.
Councilman Brown. -
Councilman Barnes-.
0 Mayor Heath-.
Councilman Brown-.
I would like some opinion from
the attorney on this.
I think we might
fication on this
Snyder makes his
this matter.
have some clari-
before Councilman
determinings on
I note that the parking spaces on
the plan are laid out to be 8-1/2
feet instead of 9. If this should
9 feet, which would cut.down on the
of traffic by eliminating parking
traffic on the easterly end of the
Why was this presented with the
old 8-1/2--foot wide parking stall
requirements?
This was a plan put in before the
parking stall size requirement was
changed.
There is very little of the land
actually used for the purpose
intended.
The point is, there is a lot of R-P
not developed, and if not, is it
because there is too much R®P, or
isn't it needed there?
Most of it is in sections too big
to develop as R-Po
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Page Thirteen
Councilman Towner-. Previously I had commented on the
zoning. According to the plan,
circulation is inadequate. The
. suggestion of Councilman Brown of removing spaces 10 and 19 to provide
good traffic circulation on the northerly parking lot is a good one.
I think that maybe some reduction in building size is in order to
provide wider driveway entrances and more front yard setback.
There should be landscaping along the block wall in back of Smithy's
property, and I wonder if we have any control of landscaping shown on
Azusa Avenue? I understand this is State property, not City property,
and maybe it can't be required, and if not, possibly we should require
landscaping in front of buildings on Azusa Avenue.
Mayor Heath: As I understand it, the opponents
are not in favor of R-P, but would,
possibly, be satisfied with Rm2
and Rm3o Is this correct?
Mr, Cufflin-. I would qualify that, depending on
what they can come up with on RU2
and R-3o If we can get an accept-
able plan.
Mayor Heath: What characteristics would R-P have
that RG3 would not have which would
make R-P objectionable?
Mr. Cufflin: It is a store type of structure and
tends to devaluate the properties
which are substantial single family
units. It is a fact that in planning and City building, any type of
store structure is limited as to control, both as to construction and
outward appearance within a community,whereas dwelling units must con-
form to those which are already established. The City has better
control through the Building Department as to standards of structure,
sizes and shapes they can put in on living dwellings, multiple or
single. With this you get into a semi -commercial or commercial use,
and R-P is semi -commercial for it is for business purposes in a sense.
How are you going to put a commercial development in an established
R-1 development?
Mayor Heath:
City designate the overlay or the
Mr. Cufflin-.
Mayor Heath:
However, we have approved many plans
for R®3 and commercial and R-P, and
I do not recall any time having the
outward appearance.
I didn't say the City would designate
it,.but that they had better control
as to designation.
In what way?
• Mr. Cufflin-. Dwelling units can be built to stay
with the characteristics of the
surrounding units, such as if homes
have shake roofs, the other units to come in will be that way..... to
keep the surrounding characteristics and beauty of an established area,
Mayor Heath:
Have we ever stipulated outward
appearance of R-3, R-P or commercial
to be compatible with surrounding
area?
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 166 and PRECISE PLAN -NO. 242 - CONTINUED
Mr. Joseph.- Just in the Civic Center area,
Councilman Snydero I would call attention to the map
and the amount of purple around
the area. This zoning will add
more purple there, which we certainly do not need. Evidently, the
area to the south is going to stay yellow (R-1) in spite of anything
you can do coming into Azusa.
Mr. Williams.- These tract restrictions, although
I do not know about this particular
one, have things that are true of
all such restrictions, in that they can be completely alleviated by the
courts, or lifted, if the circumstances change in the interval since
they were placed on an area. If the neighbors saw fit to enforce it,
the neighbors could go to court, and then it would be a question of
whether or not the circumstances had so changed that it would be
inequitable to enforce the restrictions.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that Precise
Plan of Design No. 242 be denied,
Motion failed on roll call as follows.-
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Snyder
Noes.- Councilmen Brown, Towner, Mayor Heath
Absent: None
Councilman Towner.- You are getting the cart before the
horse here. You have a zoning
problem here, really, and you have
to act on the two concurrently. I would vote no, although I agree the
plan as presented isn't adequate, but I do not agree with the motion.
Mayor Heath:
Councilman Towner. -
and I think R-P is best, then, we
the property owners and revise the
with that R-P zoning.
I would question the comment of
Councilman Towner whether we both
have the same idea of the motion?
No reasons have been stated, and
also because he doesn't agree with
the R-P zoning. If we went further,
can come up with something to protect
plan and give adequate protection
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that Zone
Change No. 166 be approved, subject to the recommendations of the
Planning Commission for R-2 and R-3o
Motion failed on roll call as follows-.
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Snyder
Noes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Mayor Heath
Absent. None
Councilman Brown-. I think the property should be R-P.
The plan should be revised as to
parking spaces as submitted on the
plan and which are sub -standard as to what the City wants now. I do not
think our ordinance on this is quite in effect, but if this is the best,
we want it to meet those parking requirements.
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 166 and PRECISE PLAN NO. 242 - CONTINUED
Councilman Brown (Continued) - As I and Councilman Towner have
access and buildings
and Danes to protect
property referred to
There should be some
stalls.
Councilman Snyder:
pointed out, stalls 10 and 19
should be eliminated for better
moved back further and moved in from Eckerman
the home owners and landscaping in back of
as owned by Mr. Smithy, rather than block wall.
landscaping and small shrubs in front of. parking
be homes. It is my impression that
a home on Azusa in that location.
I would point out that so far as
R-1, the people that live that
close to Azusa think it should
they would not object to having
Mayor Heath: I do not see this can be developed
as R-1. So far as R-2 and R-3,
that is questionnable because of
the small piece of property. It is true there is plenty of R-P zoning
on Azusa Avenue, and due to the fact there is no demand for it, it is
being converted to other zones. If we have that much R-P on Azusa and
haven't and can't use it, I do not see why we should go ahead and zone
more R-P. However, what you could zone that for I am not quite sure.
For the want of anything better, unless someone else can propose a
better zoning, I would have to go with R-P.
Councilman Brown: You stated that there appears to
be an over -abundance of R-P on
Azusa. That may be true, but the
R-P pieces that are there are large parcels which can go into a higher
and better use by the owners than to break it into professional buildings.
These are five acres or better, and good for apartments or larger uses
than professional offices.
Councilman Snyder: To zone this R-P, you will probably
lessen the possibility of the
remaining R-P going R-P, which
means it will be coming in for commercial, and then you will have a
stretch of commercial up Azusa which, it was my impression, was.not
wanted. We will have it piece by piece, just like San Bernardino Road.
Mayor Heath: It would seem, however, the consensus
of Council is this shouldn't be
developed R-1, unless someone on
Council can propose a better and more practical zoning than R-P.
Councilman Snyder: I think R-1, myself.
Councilman Barnes: I think that a portion of this prop-
.erty could be developed R-P, the
large portion, but I do not believe
the corner lot at Danes Drive should be developed as R7'P. I do not
think it adequate, and I feel the man adjacent to this property would
have every right to convert his home to R-P. If you take this R-1 zone
.off across the street at Danes Drive, by possible court action, you
would have R-P or a higher use asked for there. Any of this potential
or firm R-P would then say there is too much R-P in the area and ask
for higher use, not lower use.
Councilman Snyder: I think there are valid arguments on
both sides. I think my arguments
are valid, and I am sure the rest of
the Council members think their arguments are valid. Possibly we might
get better authority on this and hold it until we have an over-all master
plan.
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 166 and PRECISE PLAN NO. 242 - CONTINUED
Mayor Heath: The proponents ask for decision
tonight.
Councilman Brown: I have pointed out some of the
things I would like to see done
on this plan, and I think Council-
man Towner would like these also, as well as some of his own he might
have. I think this plan should be revised to get some of these things
on the plan.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Brown, that Zone
Change No. 166 be changed to R-P use and be subject to Precise Plan
of Design No. 242, which shall be subject to all of the conditions
recommended by the Planning Department with further conditions stip-
ulated as follows:
1) That parking stalls be provided to meet our revised parking
requirements, both as to size and number.
2) That the entrances on Danes Drive and Eckerman Avenue be 25-feet
in width.
3) That there be a setback of 25-feet from Danes Drive and Eckerman
Avenue on both buildings.
4) That additional landscaping be provided on Azusa Avenue in the
event that landscaping, as shown, cannot be provided.
5) That landscaping be provided on Eckerman Avenue in front of the
block wall adjacent to the parking area.
6) That landscaping be provided along the block wall at the south
,! end of the north parking area.
7) That all.landscaping be installed -prior to occupancy.
8) That the building setback along Azusa Avenue be 10-feet in the
event that landscaping can't be provided in the parkway area.
9) That parking stalls 10 and 19 be eliminated to provide traffic
circulation.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Mayor Heath
Noes: Councilmen Barnes, Snyder
Absent: None
Mayor Heath called a recess. Council reconvened at 9:20 P. M.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 43 A Proposal to amend Section 9219.14
City Initiated "Parking Spaces Required." West
CONTINUED HEARING UNTIL Covina Municipal Code.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING..
Approval recommended by the Planning
Commission under their Resolution
No. 994.
Mayor Heath opened the public hearing. There was no testimony presented
at this time.
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Page Seventeen
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried,
that Proposed Amendment No. 43 be continued until the next regular
hearing of Council,
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. 238 LOCATION: South side of Walnut
(Frank Be Bowker) Creek Parkway, between California
CONTINUED HEARING UNTIL NEXT and Vincent Avenues.
REGULAR MEETING
Appealed by Council July 25, 1960.
Letter from proponent requesting delay of decision pending completion
of negotiations with County Flood Control for additional right-of-way.
Continued from City Council meeting of August 22, 1960,
Motion by.Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried,
that Precise Plan of Design No. 238 be held over until the next regular
meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISIONS
TENTATIVE MAP OF LOCATION: On Eckerman Avenue and
TRACT NO. 26152 on Carlton Avenue.
(Scottcliff Homes)
APPROVED Approximately 165 feet westerly.of
Osborne Avenue.
Approximately 1 acre — 4 lots - Area District I.
Maps were presented and the recommendations read.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman'Brown, and carried,
that Tentative Map of Tract No, 261.52 be approved, subject to the
recommendation of the conditions of the Planning Commission.
METES AND BOUNDS LOCATION: North side of Lark Hill
SUBDIVISION NO. 1.35-171 Drive, southeast of Spring Meadow
(Mrs. Gertrude Milliken) Drive.
HELD OVER TO NEXT
REGULAR MEETING PENDING 1.76 Acres - 2 lots - Area District III
STUDY OF REPORT PRESENTED
ON THE WHOLE AREA Recommended for approval by the
Planning Commission on August 3, 1960
Hearing opened August 8, 1960, and continued at the request of the
applicant to August 22, 1960. Continued to September 12 for the result
of the study.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried,
•that Metes and Bounds Subdivision No. 135-171 be held over until the
next regular meeting of Council, September 26, 1960.
Councilman Towner: I would like to know whether there
is any possibility of getting the
cooperation of other owners in the
area to possibly engage in an improvement program. Perhaps they can do
some groundwork in that connection.
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Mr, Lynch:
• Councilman Towner:
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with particular owners in the area,
concerned.
Pave Eighteen
We offer the services of the
Architectural Committee if we
can help you.
Perhaps the applicant can get
together with you and work in
developing some kind of program
It would be helpful to all
The proposed owner of this subdivision stated it would take time and
effort, and might take a year to accomplish something like that,
Mayor Heath indicated that Council understood the feelings and the
inconvenience, but that delays and vacations had slowed the report.
It had been expected to be received before tonight, but that in all
fairness to Council and applicant, complete study should be made of
the report before any decisions are reached.
It was requested that the City Manager.obtain a copy, or copies, of
this report to go to the architectural committee, since they had
been requested to help in this matter,
(This item was to be discussed at Study Session Monday night,
September 19, 1960, at 7:30 Po Mo)
REPORT ON DR, LAWRENCE The City Clerk presented and read
MOSER'S REQUEST FOR REFUND the report submitted on this
RECOMMENDATION OF matter.
THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED
Councilman Towner: I think the facts clearly indicate
there was voluntary actions for a
Variance on this matter with the
fee, and that the applicant obtained what he was looking for by other
action, so he is not entitled to a refund.
Councilman Snyder:
should possibly be able to state
It has been indicated that he was
promised a refund, and if he was
and has proof of that promise, he
his case.
Councilman Brown: Whether he was promised or not, if
he filed an application, which he
had to do, I can't see that he is
entitled to any refund. We had to process the matter through the
usual channels, using City forces,
Councilman Snyder: The fact remains that if such a
promise was made, and I am not
saying it happened, but he says the
promise was made, then somebody made a mistake. Do we have to approve
the staff's mistakes, or do we find out if this happened or not?
Councilman Brown:
Councilman Barnes:
We had one party that had to tear
off a front of a building on a
possible staff mistake, but he
still had to tear it down.
He desired to save time and wanted
a variance, so as to be sure there
would be no hold up, and I believe
this was stated.
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REPORT ON DR. LAWRENCE MOSER°S REQUEST FOR REFUND ® CONTINUED
Councilman Snyder:
However, he has had no chance to
rebut this report, in that the
staff made a mistake.
Councilman Towner: Even if we assume he would be
correct in rebuttal, in that
someone on the staff promised
he would have a refund, this does not bind the City on the error
on the part of the City, but we can't give taxpayers' money away,
and I feel we must refuse in that he filed an application even
though he received his application in another way.
ACTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
NON -CONFORMING SIGN BETWEEN Dubrove property.
SYLVAN AND CALIFORNIA AVENUES
Councilman Towner: The applicant had a variance for
sign on California Avenue and
this particular matter grants a
variance for a sign on top of the northeast corner of the.building.
Mayor Heath:
Variance to what extent?
Mr. Joseph-. He had a variance for a 240msquare
foot sign on California Avenue
which was cut down to 146®square
feet and then he wanted a 480Gsquare foot sign on the corner of the
building. After meeting with the applicant at the direction of the
Commission, the 240-square foot sign on California was cut to 146m
square feet, and the 480-square foot sign on the building was out to
240msquare feet.
Councilman Towner°:
Mayor Heath:
Mr, Joseph:
CITY CLERK REPORTS m CONTINUED
RESOLUTION NO. 1930
Final Map of Metes and
Bounds Subdivision No, 135-165
(William Ea Lynch)
ADOPTED
That is 120-square feet on each
side of the angle of the building
corner.
How high?
Forty-five feet, which is allowable
height in Cm2o
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING A
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF METES AND
BOUNDS SUBDIVISION NO. 135-165 AND
ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUB-
DIVIDER AND SURETY BOND TO SECURE°
SAME o "
LOCATION: North side of Lark Hill Drive, east of Spring Meadow Drive.
1.55 Acres -m 2 Parcels'- Area District III.
Mayor Heath:
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
resolution.
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Page Twenty
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Towner, that said
resolution shall be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows-.
Ayes. Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes-. None
Absent-. None
Said resolution was given No, 1930,
CITY MANAGER I S, REPORTS
SCHOOL PARTICIPATION The City Manager stated that a full
Street Lighting Program report and history has been presented
to members of Council relative to
this matter. At the last meeting
of Council, instructions were given for representatives of the school
district to be present at this meeting, if they so desired, to present
their comments in this case,
Mr. Jo Eastman I would bring to your attention the
use of the school, facilities at
night in the multi -purpose rooms,
auditorium and cafetorium at each school. We have four new schools
starting this morning, three in the Covina district, one of our own
and the two high schools.
I am sure it would surprise you as to the number.of evenings the
schools are used for public meetings, Scouts of school troops, as well
as other troops other than in schools, various organizations, church
groups, as well as Po To A. There are also committee meetings of many
organizations such as political parties, park and recreation programs,
etc. Also, the adult educational program will be at the two high schools
in the school district. This gives you some idea of the night activities
at the schools by civic organizations.
We like to compare the services of furnishing electrical energy as the
same as many of the other services rendered by the City of West Covina,
and others, such as police, firemen, Parks and Recreation, traffic
control of school crossing guards, etc.
As a requirement of our original zoning in many sites, it was stipulated,
"street lights" meant the erecting of steel standards. This request
is a partial attempt to comply with the original request of zoning
requirements. We didn't interpret the requirements at that time to
mean us to furnish the electrical energy for eternity for those street
lights. It is almost impossible to even form districts in the City for
street light purtoseso
I proposed 'to the school board that the school install them and to pay
for the standards, as we -do not want some child or adult to get hurt
some evening after various meetings as a result of improper lighting
at these schoolso
40 In some schools, lighting is necessary immediately in front of the
auditorium, as most of the schools are set back quite a bit, some
80 feet back from the street, and no lights aroundo
The basic street lighting request is for five street lights. We can
do these periodically and catch up on these requirements, as we are
talking about 700 to 800 dollars, or more, a year to erect standards,
but we feel we cant assume responsibility for electrical energy for
those lights only,
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Mr. J. Eastman Continued
Page Twenty-one
If this is approved, due .are going
to propose erecting more street
lights and that the City pay for
the electrical energy.
Mayor Heath: It has been proven all over the
United States that street lights
are instrumental in reducing crime.
Where you have a large public gathering, such as at a school, and with
cars along a dark street, there is a greater temptation for breaking
into cars and a greater need for street lights in those locations than
possibly around residential areas.
Mr. Eastman:
Mayor Heath-,
Mr, Eastman-,
Mayor Heath:
Mr. Eastman:
That is a matter of opinion. I have
street lights where I live and I
like them.
The areas around the schools should
be lighted.
Not the whole perimeter, but right
where you are having activities.
Don't you feel that any dark area
in the City is a temptation for
crime?
Yes.
Mayor Heath: However, your contention is that
there should be street lights, but
the question is how it should be
paid, which is by the taxpayers, and you would rather see the entire
City paying —even the people on .San Bernardino Road -ma portion of the
street light bill, say at Nine, whereas throughout the rest of the
City those who are benefited pay the cost of the electrical energy.
Mr. Eastman-. I feel in this matter that everyone
benefits from these street lights,
in that these are public buildings
and used as such, so that all people benefit.
Councilman Snyder: It is true that these schools always
seem to have some meetings or
activities going on in them at
night
Councilman Towner-, Indications would be this lighting
would be limited to where these
activities occur.
Mr. Eastman-, At Monte Vista, two lights are
requested on steel poles, and one
on a wooden pole and three on steel
poles at Coronadao
Councilman Snyder-, You indicated, in effect, that what
we decide here tonight would set
your policy.
Mr. Eastman-. If you approve this, I think we will
ask for these in thisyear's budget.
We asked the City to bill us for these
poles and we would make this request for another 700 to 1000 dollars worth
of poles until all schools are covered.
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Page Twenty-two
Councilman Barnes-, In considering all these lighting.
fixtures and poles, the schools
participate half and the City part-
icipates half on the poles and fixtures. Would you look favorably in
participating on half the cost of the energy in the future? You com-
pared -the schools to public service, such as police and firemen, If
schools are also a public service, as fire and police, and the City
participated on the poles and lighting fixtures, and also energy,
would the school be agreeable to this type of agreement?
Mr. Eastman-.
Councilman Towner-.
Mr. Dosh-.
I do not know. I hadn°t thought of
that.
I.would inquire if there is any
information as to the extended cost
of the electrical energy?
The ultimate cost would be $9000.00
a year for all schools.
City Manager Aiassa-. In the proposed breakdown now existing,
we are paying $4565.00. The residents
pay $1635.00 and the City ays the
balance. Under the suggested breakdown, the school would pay 1765.00,
residents $1635,00, and the City would pay the balance of the 14565-00.
Councilman Snyder-. How do other cities do this?
City Manager Aiassa-. Other cities put them in when they
feel traffic safety is warranted, but
here it is a request from the
school agency. We request the subdivider to do so by ordinance, and
the particular area provided with street lights pays for the lighting
cost total.
Mr. Dosh-.
for lighting intersections, we pay
Councilman Snyder-.
City Manager Aiassa-.
The owner pays for the first 2500
lumens to light up the front of the
property, and the additional lumens
the extra cost.
What about other cities relating to
schools?
Schools have been exempt.
Mayor Heath-. I have one opinion, using the
residential areas as an example,
that when there is street lights
put in, it benefits the people in the area and they carry the burden.
If street lights are put in around schools, it benefits the schools
and keeps down crime, which the school should be interested in doing;
therefore, I feel the school should be responsible for their fair share
of electrical energy as residential areas are. I would like us to be
in the position the school is in --that of being able to say they'd
rather not pay for that because if I do not I can use the money for
something else, .... for their own personal use. If the City takes the
entire share of the schools' share, something else in the City is going
to have to suffer to the extent of $1700, and the City needs as much as
it can get, if not more than the school does,
Councilman Snyder-. However,, I feel street lighting is
the duty of the City.
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STREET LIGHTING PROGRAM m CONTINUED
Mayor Heath: Let me go further. The point I
want to bring up is this: It is
going to be paid by the residents
of the City. If it is paid by the City, the money is collected from
residents; if paid by the school, it is collected from residents, so
schools pay and keep the tax rate down,
Councilman Snyder: We are talking about contributions
of school district. The person who
furnishes the primary service should
collect taxes, and I feel the street lighting is a primary duty of the
City, and.it is not a matter of where you collect it, it will cost the
same, but we are in the business of street lighting and can do it more
efficiently than the school can.
Mayor Heath-,
Councilman Towner:
Councilman Brown:
Councilman Barnes:
Everybody in the City should give
to the general fund for street
lighting in the City?
Yes, because these particular areas
are public used
Lighting at interchanges are paid
out of general fund.
I would like to see the schools pay
their part, because their budget is
so much larger than ours.
Mr. Eastman: Four of five years ago, we felt the
need of crossing guards at cross-
walks in or near schools. I was
told by Council and the City Attorney, at the time, that this wasn't
a police function, and you could have nothing to do with it. It was
not a service to be rendered by the City, as it was strictly for the
benefit of school youngsters.
Mayor Heath-,
I reel it should
police force, as
with human life,
lighting is not.
be part of the
you are dealing
but this street
Councilman Snyder-, The freeway interchanges are paid
for by the whole city, and the
crossing guard is a good example
of a similar situation and .the school use at night isn't for school
use primarily, but for public use; groups, etc. It is a group use
for the whole City. You also do not necessarily go to the school
closest to you for such functions.
Councilman Brown-,
As long as these are non-profit
functions at the school, there
is no charge, or possibly a very
nominal one for janitorial services,
Mrs. Van Dame-, Why doesn't the school have guards
dike they do in Los Angeles County
buildings? There is a guard on all
the County buildings, and at night they clock every floor at a certain
time, and this eliminates all these things happening in the schools
relative to vandalism. Why is that happening here? Isn't there enough
police to cover these schools? Can't these things be properly looked
after?
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STREET LIGHTING PROGRAM m CONTINUED
Councilman Towner: What was the disposition made
relative to the County buildings?
City Manager Aiassa- We put in the lumeneers and the
entire energy cost is paid by the
City.
Mr. Eastman -indicated, relative to Mrs. Van Dame0s questions, that the
cost to do that which was done by the County was too prohibitive, and
he did not feel this would necessarily stop these things, as schools
had been broken into and vandalism had occurred In broad daylight,
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that the
City Manager be authorized to proceed to supply electrical energy
to the electroliers at Monte Vista and Coronado Schools. Motion
passed on roll call as follows.-
Ayes.- Councilmen Brown, T*,owner, Barnes, Snyder
Noes: Mayor Heath
Absent-. None
City Manager Aiassao It has been indicated that there
should be 4000 lumens at the schools,
whereas 2500 lumens are provided for
residences. I desire the Council to be cognizant of this fact, as we
will notify the school what lumens are to be installed, because the
greater the lumen load, the greater the bill. The Edison Company is
in the business of selling energy. .
Councilman Brown:
CITY CLERK'S REPORTS ® CONTINUED
RESOLUTION NO, 1931
Final Map of Tract
No. 26152
(Scottcliff Homes, Inc.)
ADOPTED
I feel indications are that we are
only giving 2500 lumens, and every-
thing over that they are paying
for.
The City Clerk presentedo
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING
A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT
NOa 26152; ACCEPTING DEDICATIONS
THEREIN OFFERED- AN AGREEMENT BY
THE SUBDIVIDER AND A SURETY BOND
TO SECURE SAME."
LOCATION- South of Puente Avenue, east of Vincent Avenue.
Street improvements have been installed and right-of-way dedications
have been made,
0.8 acres ® 4 lots ® Area District I.
Mayor Heath: Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of , the
resolution.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Brown, that said
resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows-
Ayes- Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said resolution was given No. 19310
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RESOLUTION NO, 1932 The City Clerk presented -
Final Map of Metes and "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Bounds Subdivision 135-164 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING
(E. Go Hotchkiss) A FINAL MAP OF METES AND BOUNDS
ADOPTED SUBDIVISION NO, 135-164 AND
ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE
SUBDIVIDER AND :SURETY BOND TO
SECURE SAME,"
LOCATION.- North east corner of Glendora and Vine Avenues,
Mayor Heath. -
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
resolution.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Towner, that said
resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows.-
Ayes.- Councilman Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes.- None
Absent.- None
Said resolution was given No. 1932,
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT NO, 27 LOCATION.- Lolita and Cameron Avenues
Tract No. 24139
(Harry Co Battaglia) For sanitary sewers
ACCEPTANCE, WITH AUTHORIZATION
TO SIGN
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried,
that the recommendations of the City departments be accepted relative
to Reimbursement Agreement No, 27 of Tract No. 24139, and that the City
Clerk and Mayor be authorized to sign the agreemento
REPORT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY LOCATION.- Hillhaven Drive and
HEALTH OFFICE ON SANITARY Miriam Drive,
SEWER DISTRICT A111m60-2
REPORT ACCEPTED AND The report of the Health Officer of
CITY ENGINEER AUTHORIZED TO the County of Los Angeles, dated
PROCEED Tune 14, 1960, was as follows.-
SUBJECT.- Hillhaven Drive and Miriam Drive Sanitary Sewer District
A�11-60-2, City of West Covina.
RECOMMENDATION.- It is respectfully recommended that sanitary sewers be
installed in this district.
ANALYSIS.- This Department has made an investigation of the Hill -
haven Drive and Miriam Drive Sanitary Sewer District,
A$11m60-2, City of West Covina, as shown on the attached map. During
the course of this investigation, 13 house -to -house calls were made.
Of this number, one (1) occupant was not at home or did not answer
the door. Of the 12 property owners or tenants actually contacted,
6 or 50% reported having experienced trouble with their individual
subsurface sewage disposal systems. They complained that the seepage
pits filled up causing raw sewage to back up into the house plumbing
fixtures or to overflow onto the surface of the ground, also that
frequent pumping and cleaning out of the seepage pits or the con-
struction of new pits was necessary. The soil within the area of this
proposed Sanitary Sewer District consists mostly of heavy clay, This
type of soil is not conducive to the proper functioning of any type of
individual subsurface sewage disposal.system as it has poor leaching
qualities.
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REPORT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICE ON SANITARY SEWER
DISTRICT_Aall-60m2 - CONTINUED
In view of our survey; I, the undersigned'Health Officer of the
County of Los Angeles, having been officially designated by the
. City Council of the City of West Covina to perform public health
services for the City of West Covina, do hereby recommend that
proceedings be instituted at once for the construction of .sanitary
sewers in the Hillhaven Drive and Miriam Drive Sanitary Sewer
District, A111-60®2, City of West Covina, as an improvement neces-
sary to the protection of public health. This recommendation is
made pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808 of the Streets and
Highways Code.
Signed,
Roy Oo Gilbert, M. Do,
Health Officer.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried,
that the report of the County Health Officer be accepted and spread in
full upon the Minutes, and that the City Engineer be instructed to
proceed pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808, Division 4, of
the Streets and Highways Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 1933
Determining construction
of sanitary sewers is
necessary (A°11m60m2)
ADOPTED
Mayor Heath-.
The City Clerk presented. -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DETER-
MINING THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SANITARY SEWERS IS NECESSARY AS
A HEALTH MEASURE IN THE HILLHAVEN
DRIVE AND OTHER CITY STREETS IN
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA."
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
resolution.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Towner, that said
resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll.call as follows-.
Ayes-. Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes.- None
Absent.- None
Said resolution was given No. 1933,
REPORT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY LOCATION.- Magnolia Avenue and
HEALTH OFFICER ON SANITARY Larkwood Street.
SEWER DISTRICT A111®60-1
REPORT ACCEPTED AND The report of the Health Officer of
CITY ENGINEER AUTHORIZED TO the County of Los Angeles, dated
PROCEED August 23, 1960, was as follows.-
SUBJECT..- Magnolia Avenue and Larkwood Street Sanitary
Sewer District, A111-60-1, City of West Covina.
RECOMMENDED.- It is respectfully recommended that sanitary
sewers be installed in this district.
ANALYSIS-. On June 23, 1960 this Department recommended
to your Honorable Council that sanitary sewers
be installed in the Magnolia Avenue and Larkwood Street Sanitary
Sewer District, AB11m60®1, as a measure necessary to the protection
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REPORT OF LOS--ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER ON SANITARY SEWER
DISTRICT Aall®6o®1 m CONTINUED
of public health. Since the date of this recommendation, an
additional area has been added to this original district, namely,
• the area shown in red on the attached map. The addition of this
new area has not affected the sewage problems and if anything, these
problems have increased, due to the elapsed period of time.
On August 19, 1960, this Department made an investigation of the
area comprising this recently added territory. During the course
of this investigation, 24 house -to -house calls were made, Of this
number, 11 occupants were not at home or did not answer the door.
Of the 13 praoperty owners or tenants actually contacted, 6 or 46.1%
reported that they had experienced trouble with their individual
subsurface sewage disposal systems.
In view of the facts revealed by our original survey, which revealed
that out of 36 property owners or tenants contacted, 9, or 25%, had
experienced trouble and also our latest survey, I, the undersigned
Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles, having been officially
designated by the City Council of the City of West Covina to perform
public health services for the City of West Covina, do,hereby again
recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the installa-
tion of Sanitary sewers in the Magnolia Avenue and Larkwood Street
Sanitary Sewer District. This recommendation is made as a measure
necessary to the,protection of public health and pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Signed,
FOR AND IN THE ABSENCE OF
ROY Oo GILBERT, Mo Do
County Health Officer
per
K. Ho Sutherland, M Do
Chief Deputy Health Officer
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried,
that the report of the County Health Officer be accepted and spread in
full upon the Minutes and the City Engineer be instructed to proceed
pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808, of the Streets and
Highways Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 1934
Determining that the
construction of sanitary
sewers is necessary (A°11m60-1)
ADOPTED
The City Clerk presentedo
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DETER-
MINING THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SANITARY SEWERS IS NECESSARY AS
A HEALTH MEASURE IN THE MAGNOLIA
AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS IN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA."
Mayor Heath. Hearing no objections, we will waive
• further reading of the body of the
resolution.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that said
resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows-,
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes-. None
Absent: None
Said resolution was given No. 1934.
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RECREATION AND PARKS
City Manager Aiassa indicated
mitted relative to the bond
Proposition M and questioned
Page Twenty-eight
that the pro arguments had been sub -
issue on the ballot to be known as
as to the Steering Committee,
Councilman Barnes-. The Recreation and Parks Commission
has written the pro arguments which
were just received tonight. They
are going to pick a group on the Steering Committee to form committees
from this group which will probably meet at their next regular meeting,
at least they will try to do so, I feel they are moving right along,
and very well, with this program in getting it going and they have
already submitted names of the Steering Committee to use
GENERAL MATTERS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
LOS ANGELES;HEART
ASSOCIATION REQUEST
TO SOLICIT
APPROVED
license fee be waived.
REQUEST FOR LICENSE'OF
PONY CART IN THE CITY
(Charles A. Miller)
APPROVED
None
February, 1961.
Motion by Councilman Towner,
seconded by Councilman Brown, and
carried, that the request to
solicit be approved and the
The City Clerk read the communication
which was for permission to obtain
a license in this City for'pony cart
ride at children's homes. Insurance
liability is carried.
Mayor Heath was not in favor; Councilman Snyder indicated this is
usually a service requested for children's birthday parties,.etco, and
Councilman Barnes looked in favor if this is confined to birthday
party requests and not going around the City trying to solicit business.
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the
request of Charles A. Miller be granted and a regular business license
issued. Motion passed on roll call as follows -
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder
Noes'. Mayor,Heath
Absent: None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
REQUEST FOR MR, JOE DUGAN
TO CONTINUE IN HIS WORK
WITH THE CITY
. APPROVED AS STIPULATED
from the City staff and Assistant
his physical examination..
City Manager Aiassa stated
Mr. Dugan has passed the period.
of retirement, but has requested
he continue with the City for
one more year. This request
received favorable recommendation
Personnel Officer, subject to passing
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried,
that Mr. ,Joe Dugan be granted a year's extension to continue working
for the City, subject to his passing a physical examimation to be
made at his own expense,
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS - CONTINUED
COMMUNICATION FROM
MRS. RAY Ea STERN
Page Twenty-nine
120 So. Lark Ellen Avenue,
September 2, 1960.
The letter requested a guard rail on the south side of.ithe frontage
road, as indicated in the drawing accompanying the letter, to afford
protection to their home at this address, which is in danger of
automobiles plowing into the house due to the bad turn. The letter
related such a recent occurrence on August 29, 1960, with similar
happenings prior to this time.
The City Manager indicated that the 4-way stop at Lark Ellen Avenue
had alleviated much of the crucial problem. However, this location
and frontage road is under the State, and has never, in actuality,
been accepted by the City, and it was his opinion this matter should
be referred to the State for some action to be forthcoming.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner, and
carried, ,.that the communication of Mrs, Ray E. Stern of 120 So
Lark Ellen Avenue be referred to the State.
GLENDORA AVENUE BRIDGE The City Manager indicated there
AGREEMENT had previously been certain pro®
visions of this agreement to which
the City had objection, and
Mr. Dosh and he had met with the representatives of the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District and Mr. Bauder of the State Division
of Highways. After discussion with the representatives of the State
on-: one side and the Flood Control representatives on the other, the
City, it is felt, has now received the best possible satisfactory
agreement.
RESOLUTION NO, 1935 The City Manager presented. -
Approving a certain agreement "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTED OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING
A CERTAIN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION OF THE GLENDORA AVENUE
BRIDGE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAME,"
Mayor Heath-. Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
resolution,
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that said
resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said resolution was given No. 1935a
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Page Thirty
MEDIAN BARRIER The City Manager indicated that a
San Bernardino Freeway study had been made of the over all
area, 'and there will bean instal-
lation of the median barrier from
the narrowing of the median barrier near Puente Avenue easterly across
Kellogg Hill, with the plans prepared and tentatively scheduled to be
advertised,in May of 1961 by the State Division of Highways.
It was indicated that perhaps a communication be sent to the proper
parties expressing appreciation regarding the cooperation given in
this matter.
HOLT AVENUE BRIDGE City Manager reported on a letter
which in part indicated that the
Corps of Engineers had initiated
preparation of contract plans for the improvement of Walnut Creek from
Charter Oak Wash to the headworksa The present schedule calls for
completion of contract plans and specifications for contributed funds
by December 1, 1960. The construction is presently scheduled for
spring of.1962, The channel -improvement necessitates reconstruction
of the crossing at Holt Avenue. The replacement facility would be a
two-lane bridge, with safety.curbso If this City desires to include
a betterment width and sidz�wa �k_:s �=�t ch. b e,�v-ssing, i" is reques ed
the District be informed.. so that suitable arrangement ,,nay be made for
the design of this structure.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded, by Councilman Towner, that the
City Manager be instructed to proceed on the ho' . A�eniae 'bridge for
a full width bridge, 40-feet,
Motion passed on moll call as followso
Ayes- Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath.
.,Noes-" None
Absento None
CITY LIMIT SIGN A communication was read from the
State Division of Highways that
they were u;p-grading signs on
freeways in conjunction with highway improvements, widening projects,
etc. They are waiting for the final certified figures from the last
Federal census to adjust the population figures and adjustment will
be made as soon as the figures are received, plus time to obtain the
plaques and install thew., 90 to 100 days. The interstate pattern
provides that city limit signs be on the right only, so they are
unable to provide signs in the divider. Field in'Vestigation indicates
that within the limited right-of-way, there is probably the ability
to increase the size of all city limit signs, and.,Iff so, it will be
done with 1303-inch upper case and 10-inch lower ease letters, and
sign at westerly city limits will be raised to clear the fence
enclosing a drainage structure.
GRAND AVENUE STREET A communication from the State
IMPROVEMENT Division of Highways was read
that the proposed project has
about 1.2 miles of length, 4-
lanes divided highway and two reinforced concrete bridges on the
San Bernardino Freeway and on Grand Avenue, between Rowland Avenue
and Toni Drive. Bids for the project will be opened on October 6,
1960, and under separate cover plans will be sent of special pro -
Visions and plans of the project.
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Page Thirsty -one
DISCONTINUATION OR The City Manager stated that we had
POLICE MOTORCYCLES two surplus motorcycles, and the
City Manager wanted authorization
to dispose of these machines upon
the presentation of three or four informal bids. Two bids had been
received for the two motore No.o'*O.
esone in the amount of $8900.00 and
the other in the amount of Request was made for authoriz-
ation to dispose of these machines after receipt of a third bid.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that
the City Manager be authorized to dispose of the two motorcycles
after the receipt of a third bid. Motion passed on roll call as
follows-
Ayes- Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes- None
Absent- None
PROJECTS C-133 City Manager Aiassa indicated
and C-134 that the record should show
that members of Council had
been presented with copies of
the report relating to these projects.
It was the consensus this be held until the next regular meeting.
This is in relation to Walnut Creek Parkway and the joint venture
between property owners and City pertaining to street improvements,
CHARTER OAK HEADWATER A communication was read from the
TRANSMITTAL INVOICE Los Angeles Flood Control relative
to Walnut Creek -Charter Oak Wash
to the headworks, and contained
a transmittal of invoice in the amount of $3.,200.00 to cover estimate
cost of $2,400.00 for designing bridge and approaches by the County
Road Department, and an advance deposit with the Corps of Engineers
for construction requested by the City in connection with improvement
of Walnut Creek from Charter Oak Wash to the headworks.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that the
City Manager be instructed to pay the amount of $3,200.00 to the
County Road Department as per contract,
Motion passed on roll call as follows-
Ayes- Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes- None
Absent- None
ROOT BRIDGES AT This matter has been approved by
CORTEZ PARK Mr. Gingrich and the Engineering
Department, also. The Boy Scouts
will do all the labor, and the
City will provide the material in the amount of $200.00, which has
been budgeted, and no problem of liability, as there is coverage by
City insurance.
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FOOT BRIDGES AT CORTEZ PARK m CONTINUED
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that the
Boy Scouts be permitted to proceed with the construction of the foot
isbridges at Cortez Park, with the City to participate in the amount
of $200.00.
Motion passed on roll call as follows-,
Ayes-, Councilmen Brown,
Noes-, None
Absent0 None
NEWS LETTER FROM THE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Indicating stand of approval
relative to So910... Payment in
lieu of takes bill.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried,
that the City Manager be directed to write to the Congressman in the
district indicating support of, the League of California Cities on its
stand on the payment in lieu of taxes bill SogM
Discussion and review, if possible, at the study meeting to be done on
the following, as indicated by Council -
Administrative Review Board
Vending Machines
Car pool
Sign Ordinance amendment
Proposition No. 14.
Other items
UNITED COMMUNITY FUND SIGNS Placement of United Community Fund
REFERRED TO campaign signs.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Letter requested permission, if it
were possible to place them on
light standards in shopping centers, pending granting of permission
from shopping centers, which now is being requested.
This matter was referred to the Planning Commission for review in
relation to the sign ordinance and report to Council.
Councilman Brown indicated that he felt to permit this would be setting
a very bad precedent, in that if you permit it here, you are going to
get many other groups who will desire to make such placements also,
CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION
"C" OF SECTION 2321, PART II,
ARTICLE II
HELD OVER TO NEXT
REGULAR MEETING
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING
SUBSECTION "C" OF SECTION 2321,
PART II, ARTICLE II,' OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA RELATING TO APPOINT-
MENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
COMMISSIONERS."
First reading given on August 29, 1960
It was the consensus this matter'be held over to the next regular
meeting to amend the wording as suggested by the City Attorney.
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Page Thirty-three
ANNEXATION NO. 165 The City Attorney stated that
Mr. Jaffee had stated that if
the City will reimburse him for
the expenses of the suit as incurred so far, he will dismiss the suite
The expenses were in the amount of $100.00, and the City Attorney
recommended this be done, and the second reading of the ordinance
could be given, which might enable the City to obtain taxes on the
area by next year.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that the
City Attorney be instructed' to obtain a dismissal of the pending
suit, as indicated, on Annexation No. 165, not to exceed the amount
of $100>00.
Motion passed on roll call as follows.*
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner,.: Barnes, Mayor Heath
Noes.* Councilman Snyder
Absent.*. None
SECOND READING OF
ORDINANCE No. 676
Approving Annexation No. 165
ADOPTED
The City Attorney presented.*
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING
ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA OF CERTAIN INHABITED TER-
RITORY DESIGNATED AS "WEST COVINA
ANNEXATION NO. 165,r" PURSUANT TO
A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID
TERRITORY ON THE 9TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 1960."
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried,
that further reading of the body of the Ordinance be waived.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that said
Ordinance be adopted.
Motion passed on roll call as follows-,
Ayes-, Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes.* None
Absent-, None
Said Ordinance was given No. 676,
CITY CLERK
REQUEST FROM LEAGUE OF Request.permission for a finance
WOMEN VOTERS OF WEST COVINA drive during October, 1960o
APPROVED
Motion by Councilman Brown,
seconded by Councilman Barnes,
and carried, that the request of the League of Women Voters of West
Covina, as indicated, be approved.
COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY
BOUNDARY COMMISSION
August 26, 1960.
Northerly annexation District No. 41
to the City of Covina.
No objections.
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PROCLAMATIONS
REQUEST FOR BAZAAR FROM
WEST COVINA PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
. APPROVED
for the date and time indicated on
REQUEST"FOR BAZAAR FROM
ST. CHRISTOPHER$ CHURCH
APPROVED
Church be approved for the date and
GROVECENTER P.T.A.
BAZAAR REQUEST
Page Thirty-four
The Mayor so proclaimed Constitution
Day, as indicated, and the week of
October 8, 1960, as "Emergencies -
Don't -Wait" Week,.
October 8, 1960
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded
by Councilman Towner, and carried,
that the request of the West Covina
Presbyterian Church be approved
the request.
October 13, 1960.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded
by Councilman Towner, and carried,
that the request of St. Christophers
time indicated on the request.
October 22, 1960.
APPROVED Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded
by Councilman Brown, and carried,
that the request of the Grovecenter
P.T.A. be approved for the date and time indicated on the.request.
RESOLUTION FROM
CITY OF MORADA HILLS
Re: Apportionment of gas tax
monies.
Councilman Towner: The League has already acted on
this matter. All of the gas tax
funds are totaled.for computation
purposes as to incorporated and unincorporated areas, and done on the
basis of street mileage only and then the incorporated city shares
are divided on the basis of 65% population, plus 15% street mileage.
A solution to present to':the State Board for review is where the
money can be spent and how you can consider mileage. There are
two-way streets and four-way streets, and there is a difference.
I think Morada Hills are a little late with their resolution.
The City Clerk stated the Recreation and Parks bond issue will be
indicated on the ballot as Proposition M, and the Referendum on the
ballot will be indicated as Proposition N.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA October 23 to 26, 196o.
CITIES CONFERENCE IN
LOS...ANGELES Indications were to obtain a room
at the Mayflower.
COMMENTS OF MRS. VAN DAME
When someone reports to the Police Department that there is an accident
on the freeway, they say they do not take care of this any more, so
how does an ordinary person know what to do? Why don't they take care
of this any more, which would expedite these matters?
C. C. 9-12-60
COMMENTS OF MRS. VAN DAME - CONTINUED
City Manager Aiassa:
Mrs. Van Dame:
in West Covina that we should have.
Councilman Snyder:
Page Thirty-five
They usually send a dispatch or
notify the State Highway Patrol
immediately, as they always have
a cruiser under operation.
You need more police cars on the
road at night from 8 to 8, because
we do not have the police protection
That may be true, but we go by the
amount of crime we have in the area.
Mrs. Van Dame: That might be, but look at the recent
happenings at a service station and
in the schools. I guess these
things happen anyway, but why should it happen in West Covina?
At the Commission meeting the other night, there was a decision on a
certain item on the agenda which I am not satisfied with, for this
reason: I didn't like the way the people that were concerned with it
acted, like they were putting something over --smart alecks. I would
like to see you open that case. I have no fault to find with the
Commission, or Mr. Jackson, but I did not like the way these people
acted.
Mr. Joseph: I believe Mrs, Van Dame is referring
to the Homes of Merit item, and the
reason there were no comments at the
meeting was that the ordinance was checked before the meeting, and they
conformed to the ordinance.
Since Mr. Williams indicated that holding over the ordiance for revision
relative to appointment of Recreation and Parks Commission would not
hinder an -appointment being made, it was the consensus that at the
study session indicated for the 19th, that the candidates be in attend-
ance pending selection of members for this Commission.
DEMANDS APPROVED Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded
by Councilman Brown, that Demands
in the amount.of $84,403010, as
shown on Demand Sheets C-221, C-222, C-223, and C-224 be approved. This
is to include fund transfers in the amount of $54,723033. Motion passed
on roll call as follows:
Ayes. Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes: None
Absent: None
There being no further business, motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by
Councilman Towner, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned at
11:50 P. M.-
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor