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10-24-1960 - Regular Meeting - Minutesr MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 24, 1960 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Heath at 7:40 P.M. in the West Covina City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Towner, with the invocation given by the Rev. Joseph Brady of the Congregational Church of the Good Shepherd. Pr)TT GATT Presents Mayor Heath, Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder Others Present: Mr. George Aiassa, City Manager Mr. Robert Flotten, City Clerk Mr. Harold Joseph, Planning Coordinator Mr. Thomas Dosh, Public Services Director Absent: Mr. Harry C. Williams, City Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 10, 1960 - Approved as submitted. Mayor Heath welcomed, and introduced, Mrs. John Inda who is the representative of the League of Women Voters to sit in on Council meetings. Mayor Heath stated that speaking on behalf of the Council, he was glad to have Mrs. Inda in attendance, and hoped that she could attend all, or as many, meetings as possible, CITY CLERK'S REPORTS TRACT NO. 25527 LOCATION: North of Service Avenue, Accept Street Improvements west of California Avenue. (Trask Land Co., Inc.) APPROVED Accept street and sanitary sewer improvements. Authorize release of Founders' Insurance Company Bond No. 21028 in the amount of $24,300.00. The City Clerk stated that the inspector's Final Report had been received, and that Notice of Completion had been signed and duly notarized. The recommendation was to accept the improvements and authorize release of the bond. Motion by Councilman.Barnes, seconded by Councilman Brown, and ® carried, that the street improvements in Tract No. 25527 be �l approved and authorization given for the release of Founders' Insurance Company Bond No. 21028 in the amount of $24,300.00. 0 C. C. 10-24-60 RESOLUTION NO. 1946 Approving final subdivision map of Metes and Bounds Subdivision No. 135-171 ADOPTED Page Two 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. 135-171; ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER AND A SURETY BOND." (Mrs. Gertrude Milliken) LOCATION: North side of Lark Hill Drive, southeast of Spring Meadow Drive. Approving final map and accept cash bond in the amount of $671.25 for street maintenance improvements. 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. 1946. RESOLUTION NO. 1947 Accepting bond for Project No. C-101 ADOPTED LOCATION: City Hall addition. 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 ON THE ADDITION TO THE CITY HALL UNDER PROJECT NO. C-101 IN SAID CITY." Accepts Travelers. Indemnity Company Bond in the amount of $476.25 to cover claims. Authorizes final payment on contract. The City Manager indicated that Council had received a written report on this matter and the amount is in jeopardy due to law procedure relative to a claim brought against the contractor. Mayor Heath questioned as to whether this is the payment of the full amount, less the $476.25 to cover claims and the City Manager indicated it was. Mayor Heath: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by.Councilman Barnes, 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. 1947. • C. C. 10-24-60 RESOLUTION NO. 1948 Accepting a Grant Deed of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Purposes (Precise Plan No. 39) ADOPTED Page Three The City Clerk presented° "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF." Owners: Charles W. and Nenetzen J. Varney, Jr. LOCATION: East of Azusa Avenue, between Thelborn Street and Rowland Avenue. 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. 1948. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 22 HELD OVER TO REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 1960 Orange Avenue Sewers West Covina Properties, Inc. Approve payment of $4,127.20 to West Covina Properties, Inc. from the General Fund. Held over from meeting of October 10, 196o. The City Manager requested that this matter be held over to the meeting of November 14, in that there is the problem as to derived benefits and the pro -rated charge, which should be clarified by Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Although there was no formal motion on this matter, it was the consensus of the entire Council that this be held over as requested. RESOLUTION .TKO. 1949 Approving Final Subdivision Map (Ferned) Tract No. 26017 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. 26017; ACCEPTING DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED: ACCEPTING AN AGREE- MENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER AND A SURETY BOND TO SECURE SAME." (Ferned) LOCATION: South side of Walnut Creek Wash - East end of Larkwood Street between Lark Ellen Street and Fernwood Street. 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 C. C. 10-24-60 RESOLUTION NO. 1949 - Continued Said resolution was given No. 1949. PLANNING COMMISSION Page Four Review of Planning Commission action of October 19, 1960. LAUNDROMATS Councilman Towner: I believe the action of the Commission on Laundromats is justified. This action was the eliminating of the numeral restrictions of fifteen (15) Laundromat machines and permitting machines up to any number in the C-1 zone. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that the determinings of the Planning Commission be approved with respect to the number of Laundromat (machines) in a C-1 zone. The City Manager indicated this should be directed to the City Attorney for the proper resolution to be drawn up relative to this matter. FIELD TRIPS Mayor Heath: trip would be both interesting and Mr. Joseph: Helicopter I think the field trips are a good idea, and if it could be worked out, the Helicopter informational. In the memorandum we sent to the City Clerk, the helicopter trip has been deleted. The memorandum was read by the City Clerk. Councilman Towner: Mr. Joseph: ship of these various areas set specific areas that the look at in particular. Mayor Heath: the City. You can travel • a look at vacant area and spective of the layout of some type of air trip. The purpose of this is to fam- iliarize the Council with the layout of the City? It was more than just a matter of physical layout, but also, in the interest of the relation - of the City, one to the other, and to Commission and Council might desire to I think it is a good idea to fly over the areas with the idea of viewing the layout of the streets all you care to, but to take the City from the air gives a better per - the whole area. I would be in favor of Councilman Barnes: I would, too, but there is no information as to the cost of such a trip in this memorandum. C. C. 10-24-60 FIELD TRIPS - Continued Councilman Towner: Councilman Brown: it. I have done this by airplane, much more restricted view over all bring you in much lower to enable a Page Five This memorandum is eliminating the flight aspect of field trips. I feel the expense of it would be almost prohibitive for what you would actually obtain from but by that method you get a than by helicopter, which can real good look at various areas. Councilman Towner: I would suggest that if Mr. Renwick wants to volunteer his services with an airplane, we could do that, but in that instance we could possibly accomplish as much by ground trips. As to the physical layout, I believe we are all quite familiar with this. I am in favor of the field trips by automobile for spec- ific study, such as relationship of uses in the City or transportation layouts. Councilman Barnes: Councilman Towner: Mayor Heath: those specifically? Or will we take the problems -we have at this time? Are you thinking of area studies? Specific studies as determined by our Planning Department. They can point out the problem areas. Will this be something we will do from time to time as problems come up? A field trip concerning a field trip now and combine all Councilman Towner: I believe this is a preliminary informative type of field trip for the Council prior to Mr. Eisner's starting out on his program. The Planning Department, Commission, and Mr. Eisner are better off if we are an informed Council. I doubt if this could be done in one day, it would possibly call for a series of trips being necessary. City Manager Aiassa: Mayor Heath: first of these joint field trips. Councilman Brown: • Mr. Joseph: they would desire a City Manager Aiassa: It would also be orientation for the new members of Council rel- ative to problem areas and to various existing zones. If Council is in agreement with the field trip, we could direct Mr. Aiassa to arrange for the Is there any definite arrangement for this now? There are certain areas that have been pointed out by the Planning Commission and other matters that joint meeting with the Council on. You could have a joint breakfast meeting and then go on to the field trip. u C. C. 10-24-60 Page Six Councilman Brown,. We will need the joint meeting before we have the field trip. Joint meeting on November 7 at 8 P. M. with the City Clerk to notify the Planning Commission. Mayor Heath: SCHEDULED MATTERS BIDS PURCHASE OF STAFF CARS BID AWARDED TO BISZANTZ.FORD ON COMPACT SIZE CAR September 29, 1960, and as a news September 28, 1960. After this meeting, we will arrange for the field trip throughout the City. The bids were received at 10:00 A.M., October 20, 1960, in the office of the City Clerk. Notice of Publication had been received from the West Covina Tribune on item in the Green Sheet on Bids were referred to the Finance Department for their recommendation to the City Council at their regular meeting of October 24, 196o. The bids were as follows: STANDARD SIZE COMPACT SIZE Net cost including Net cost including Trade-in Trade-in BIDDER (Stick shift) (Automatic) Cli.ppinger Chevrolet *7,141.16 *7,726.o6 6,174.36 6,656.92 Ken Roggy Ford 7,731.20 8,315.26 6,458.6o 6,96o.92 Jess Myers Dodge 7,461.84 8,102.90 No bid Davies Chevrolet 7,242.28 7,910.79 6,o97.86 6,612.87 Biszantz Ford 7,250.20 7,834.28 *6,0o6.40 *6,5o8.72 The report of Mr. Vaughn D. Walters, Director of Finance, was read by the City Clerk, which indicated that although it is considered that the low bid on the standard size automobile is a good bid (less than $1,932.00 per unit, including automatic transmission), due to the savings in initial outlay ($1,217.34) and the savings which will be effected in cost per mile of operation, it is recommended that the City purchase the Ford Falcon equipped with automatic transmission from the low bid of Biszantz Ford in the amount of $6,508.72. In regards to the decision as to whether or not we should retain the one (1) 1955 Ford, it is felt the trade-in allowance of $375.00 is acceptable, and the vehicle should be traded in. Considerable repairs would have to be made to sustain the, vehicle in an operating condition. As previously stated in correspondence, we did not budget funds for the purchase of these cars in favor of deferring a decision until our unappropriated surplus could be determined. It will be necessary, therefore, since the determination has been made that funds are avail- able, that the total cost of.these vehicles be appropriated from the unappropriated reserve of the General Fund. 0 C. C. 10-24-60 PURCHASE OR STAFF CARS - Continued Mayor Heath: City Manager Aiassa.- Page Seven There is mention of one car for trade-in. This was one of the best of the three, and we may have kept it if the trade-in value had not been considered sufficient. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that the bid be awarded to Biszantz Ford as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $6,508.72 for four (4) Ford Falcons with automatic transmission, including the trade-in oft wee (3) 1955 Fords and the necessary amount of monies be appropriated from the unappropriated reserve of the General Fund. 0 Motion passed on roll call as follows- Ayes.- Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes.- None Absent-. None City Manager Aiassa.- It is requested that Mr. Pontow be placed on a flat fee of $50.00 a month, for City business as Mr. P. Jackson does. He will not have use of the staff car. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that relative to car use, Mr. Pontow be paid a flat fee of $50.00 a month, using his own car, and his furnishing his own license, insurance, etc., as indicated, and not have use of the staff car. Motion passed on roll call as follows. - Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes.- None Absent.- None Councilman Towner: City Manager Aiassa.- PROJECT NO.. C-120 Citrus Street Improvements BID AWARDED TO BODDUM CONSTRUCTION CO. This is with the understanding that he no longer has use of a staff car or pool car? That is correct. LOCATION-. Citrus Street, from Lark Hill Drive to Alaska Street. Bids were received at 10-00 A.M., October 20, 1960, in the office of the City Clerk. Notice of Publication had been received from the West Covina Tribune on September 29 and October 6, 1960, and as a news item in the Green • Sheet on September 27, 1960. Bids were referred to the Engineering Department for their recommendation to the City Council at their regular meeting of October 24, 1960. • C. C.-10-24-60 PROJECT NO. C-120 - Continued The bids were as follows-. Boddum Construction Co. Aman Brothers Laird Paving Company Jasper N. Haley William Kirkland ' Griffith Company Crowell & Larson $13,217.83 13,578.73 13,615.98 14'855.83 15,oll.83 15,026.00 15,398.71 American Asphalt Paving Co. 15,651.14 All the bids contained 10% Bid Bonds. Page Eight Correction $13,858.63 The report was read by the City Clerk to which was attached a sum- mary of the bids received for cooperative Project No. C-120. The budget of funds was indicated as follows. - Participation by property owners $7,428.40 City of West Covina 7,500.00 Total funds available $14,928.40 Those participating in the project include the South Hills Country Club, Ruskin, Garnder, Mossberg and Hurst. It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the Boddum Construction Company, Ina, as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $13,217.83, and that Bid Bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. It was further recommended that this contract be awarded subject to the receipt of participation funds in the amount of $5,200 from the South Hills Country Club, prior to execution of the contract. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that the bid on Project No. C-120 be awarded to the Boddum Construction Company, as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $13,217.83, and that bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, subject to the receipt of participation funds in the amount of $5,200.00 from the South Hills Country Club prior to execution of the contract. Councilman Towner. - Mr. Dosh-. Councilman Towner. Mr. Dosh-. Councilman Towner-. • Do we have the $5,200.00? No, but we have an agreement contract with them. Are there any indications they may delay or buck this? No. The reason I ask this is that I am in doubt as to whether we can award a contract with such a stipulation or not. City Manager Aiassa-. We feel this is only a matter of our staff getting in touch with them, and with holding this bid award, they will be informed they are now holding up the project and contract for this work to go ahead. 40 U C. C. 10-24-6o PROJECT NO. C-120 - Continued Councilman Towner - Page Nine You have received the monies from the other property owners? Mr. Dosh- Yes. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Noes: None Absent- None PROJECT NO. SS-6a Sanitary Sewers at the City Corporation Yard AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MAX MILOSEVICH Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath LOCATION: 825 S. Sunset Avenue. The report of the City Engineer was read relative to informal bid received on October 20, 1960. It was indicated in the report that the budgeted amount for this project was $1,500.00. The fol- lowing contractors' bids were rejected by the City Council at their meeting of September 26 as being too high and are listed as follows: Chorak Construction Company $1,586.09 M. C. Nottingham Company of Southern California 1,6o6.52 L. D. & M. Construction Company 1,913090 City Engineer's estimate 1,352.40 The informal bid of Max Milosevich was $1,450.26, which is under the budgeted amount, although slightly over the estimated amount. The Street Department staff can complete the 41 feet of patch paving required over the sewer trench upon the completion of construction as time and materials permit at a cost of approximately $41.00. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that the award of contract for the construction of sewer lines in Project No. SS-6a at the City Corporation Yard be given to Max Milosevich in the amount of $1,450.26. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder., Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None HEARINGS ZONE -CHANGE NO. 168 LOCATION: Puente Avenue, between James L. Allen - Albert L. Snell Irwindale and Yaleton Avenues. APPROVED Request for reclassification from Zone R-A to Zone R-1, approved by the Planning Commission under their Resolution No. 959. Maps were presented and the resolution of the Planning Commission was read. • C. C. 10-24-6o Page Ten ZONE CHANGE NO. 168 - Continued Mayor Heath opened the public hearing and stated that all those desiring to present testimony should stand and be sworn in by the City Clerk. iN Fi AAMP Mr. A. L. Snell, Jr. 1160 S. Lark Ellen Avenue West Covina We have just completed verbal negotiations this evening rel- ative to the development of the complete parcel on the west. Previously, we had been negotiating with a couple of churches and a medical group for this complete parcel in here. The one church assured us they could obtain the money to go ahead with the project, but then they found they were unable to do so, and the other church has just fallen by the wayside. The medical group has been ham- stringing us and we hadn't gotten very far with them, so we felt we are at a point where time has caught up with us, and we must do something with the acreage at this time. This evening we are only interested in getting the balance of these lots zoned R-1 so that we can develop the whole project at one time. There being no further testimony presented, the hearing was declared closed. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried, that Zone Change No. 168 be approved. INTRODUCTION Ordinance amending West Covina Municipal Code to rezone certain premises. (Zone Change No. 168) The City Clerk presented-. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES." (Allen and Snell) Motion by Councilman Barnes, 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, and carried, that the ordinance be introduced and given its first reading. PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 44 A Proposal to amend the zoning City Initiated provisions of the Municipal APPROVED AS STIPULATED Code relating to uses conducted out-of-doors. Approval recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 960. Mayor Heath opened the public hearing and stated that all those desiring to present testimony should rise and be sworn in by the City Clerk. C. C. 10-24-6o Page Eleven PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 44 - Continued Mr. R. Schneider As General Manager of the Eastland General Manager of Shopping Center, and in behalf of Eastland Shopping Center the Businessmen's Association at Eastland, T have been closely working with those interested in this matter. The Association at Eastland is aware of the Pomona Valley sidewalk sales that have taken place, and of the success they have had with it relative to increasing sales for.the merchants and sales tax for the City of Pomona. We would like to have a side- walk sale once a year and have it well organized and well placed from the standpoint of security, and ask for your consideration in the passing of this amendment to the ordinance. There being no further testimony, the hearing was declared closed. The amendment was summarized as follows. Section 9211 q. .... excluding drive-in restaurants. Section 9211.1 a. All uses shall be conducted wholly within a building including storage and display of merchandise except incidental permitted advertising signs and off-street parking, and the following uses° 1) Amusement devices, vending machines, weighing scales, and the sale of flowers, newspapers, and nursery stock only by such places customarily selling such goods. 2) Uses permitted by variance or unclassified use permit and legal nonconforming uses which customarily are not conducted wholly within a building. 3) Any other use which is found by the Planning Com- mission pursuant to Section 9219.4 of this code to be a use which need not be conducted wholly within a building. Section 9212. Add Drive-in restaurants. Section 9212.1 a. All uses shall be conducted wholly within a building except the uses mentioned in Section 9211.1 and the following uses: Automobile and truck sales (excluding trailers), sale of • boats and incidental boat trailers, drive-in restaurants. Section 9213. Delete ffl (Auto and truck sales, covered in C-2.) Delete (Commercial carnivals, covered by Unclassified Use Permit.) Delete (m) (Used car sales, covered in C-2.) Add. Pottery sales. C. C. 10-24-60 Page Twelve PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 44 - Continued Section 9213.1 a. All uses shall be conducted wholly within a building isexcept the uses mentioned in Section 9212.1 and the following uses: Mobile home sales, building material sales, filling stations, pottery sales, outdoor furniture sales, sporting sales. Section 9212.12 OTHER TEMPORARY USES. The outdoor display and sale of merchandise and temporary signs relating thereto during special promotional events may be permitted for the use of shopping centers for a period not to exceed one shopping day out of any consecutive twelve month period, such activity to be conducted wholly on private property. Temporary carnivals, circuses, and recreational, educational, amuse- ment and entertainment activities, the sale of fireworks and temporary signs pertaining to such uses may be permitted in any zone for not to exceed seven days in any twelve month period, and the indoor or out- door sale of Christmas trees and temporary signs relating thereto may be permitted in any zone for not to exceed twenty-one days in any one-year period, upon order or motion of the City Council granting such permit and setting forth any applicable conditions relating thereto, and any such permit shall be void unless such conditions are complied with. Such permits shall be granted by the City Council only after written application therefore has been filed with the City Clerk, and the Council has found that such proposed use, under the conditions imposed, will not have a sub- stantial adverse effect upon the use or enjoyment of property in the neighborhood of the proposed use or upon the public safety, health, or general welfare. No formal public hearings need be conducted nor any notice given by the City Council in connection with the granting of such a permit. In addition to the foregoing, temporary signs may be permitted in any zone for a period of not to exceed seven (7) days to advertise special ceremonies accompanying the opening of a newly established business and shall be confined to the premises occupied by the business, One temporary sign, not to exceed 75 square feet, denoting the architect, engineer, or contractor may be established upon the building site of any work under construction, alteration, or removal. All such signs shall be removed from the site within seven (7) days after completion of the project. The question was raised by Mayor Heath relative to the one shopping day out of any consecutive twelve month period for special prom- otional event in that it could cause an inability to hold this event prior to the time it had taken place in the previous year in order to conform to the twelve month period. Councilman Towner ® indicated that this could possibly be given more clarification by changing to a calendar year basis which would still restrict it to only one day out of a year. Mr.. Joseph indicated that what had been wanted was to permit this one day per year, which was what we were trying to arrive at. C. C. 10-24-60 Page Thirteen PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 44 - Continued Councilman Towner felt the calendar year would overcome any problem, in that if they held one in July, but it was felt this was not the best time to have such a promotion and wanted it in May of the • following year, it could be done. Mayor Heath agreed this was a good idea, and Mr. Joseph also was in agreement, as it still would give the limitation of only one day out of any one year. Councilman Barnes: There was reference to contractor signs on a construction site. Does the amendment spell out how many days prior or after? Mr. Joseph: Councilman Towner: Mr. Joseph: Councilman Towner: Signs are to be removed within seven days after completion of project. These outdoor uses cover all zones? They do now. I noted in one of the amendments, it is indicated that no outdoor uses are permitted with the fol- owing exceptions. What are they? Mr. Joseph: All uses shall be conducted wholly within a building including stor- age and display of merchandise except incidental permitted advertising signs and off-street parking and the following uses of amusement devices, vending machines, weighing scales, and the sale of f lowers,,newspapers, and nursery stock only by such places customarily selling such goods. This is in C-1 and in C-2, you add automobile and truck sales, excluding trailers, sales of boats and incidental boat trailers, drive-in restaurants, etc. Councilman Towner: I would question the matter of weighing scales on the sidewalk. Councilman Brown: They have to be on private prop- erty, not on public sidewalk. Councilman Towner: We have sidewalks on private property which are in use at shopping center. I would question as to whether to allow these weighing scales at all. City Manager Aiassa: There are two such scales in the Plaza and are on private property and of no detriment. Councilman Towner: I have no objection to these in a store, but to put them on a sidewalk of public use only, to my way of thinking, creates a hazard to trip over. Councilman Brown: I think this should be allowed when it is on private property, insofar as a scale is concerned, it is something so minute. L 0 C. C. 10-24-60 Page Fourteen PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 44 - Continued Councilman Barnes: We can get too discriminatory on some of these things. Mayor Heath: On public property there is no outdoor sales permitted? Mr. Joseph. There is no outdoor sales or display on private or public property at the present time. Mayor Heath. If this ordinance goes through, can they hold outdoor sales on public City property? Mr. Joseph: No, it will be conducted wholly on private property relative to sidewalk sales. Councilman Towner: It sounds like there is going to be a problem later on, say a new vending machine is developed. Mr. Joseph: We have taken care of that, too, in that it is indicated that "any other use which is found by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 9219.4 of this code to be a use which need not be conducted wholly within a building", and this particular section gives the Planning Commission the right to make determinings. Councilman Snyder: What about the outdoor hobby horses? Mr. Joseph: It is considered an amusement device. Councilman Snyder questioned Mr. Schneider as to whether it was felt the one -day promotional sale was sufficient. Mr. Schneider stated it has been indicated it would be satisfactory in that it would preserve the novelty of it and could be a good sale to draw people to the shopping areas and to genuinely help promotion. Councilman Towner: Mr. Joseph. - Councilman Towner: Mr. Joseph. - the City Council in whether or not this the ordinance. This is one day each year for each store owner? No. It states "shopping center(s)." How is that defined? This was brought up at the Com- mission, and the City Attorney stated that it would be up to their approval of temporary use application particular application met the requirements of Councilman Towner: For an example, the merchants within Eastland may say we want a sidewalk sale for the mall, and then come in for one for the east elevation, etc. C . C . 10-24-60 Page Fifteen PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 44 - Continued Councilman Brown: I don't think so. We can say this whole area is one. • Councilman Barnes: I think that perhaps our area use determines that. Mrs. Van Dame: I Just can't see any good use out of these sidewalk sales, and it is just something to enable them to push merchandise outside and that's all it is to it, and I do not care who it is for. You previously refused some- body in the Center to do this who felt it was a need for him to promote his business, and he was hurt. Mayor Heath: Councilman Towner. - Councilman Snyder: How many shopping centers in the City? We haven't defined them yet. I think we will be able to define them as they come in and meet this problem in that way. Mayor Heath: Would this be discriminatory against the smaller man not in a shopping center? People at the Plaza and Eastland can have a sidewalk sale, but how about the small groups of, say, three stores? Does this constitute a center? Councilman Brown: and they would have nowhere to hold be a problem. Councilman Snyder: Councilman Towner: The only thing that bothers me is the old center on Glendora. Sidewalks belong to the City, these things. It is going to Possibly it could be, but I would see no reason to deny them. However, it should be denied, so long as the sidewalks belong to the City. Councilman Brown,, We would be responsible for anything that might happen on that sidewalk in connection with permitting such sales on City sidewalk area. Councilman Towner: They have a benefit not derived by others, and that is the main- tenance of this by the City. Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried, that proposed Amendment No. 44, City Initiated, be approved with the condition that "calendar year" be inserted in place of "consecutive twelve month period", and that the City Attorney be directed to bring in the proper legal document necessary to an amendment to the code. 40 C. C. 10-24-6o PREr_1sE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. 238 (Frank B. Bowker) HELD OVER Page Sixteen LOCATION: South side of Walnut Creek Parkway, between California and Vincent Avenues. Appealed by Council on July 25, 196o. Letter from the proponent requesting delay of decision pending com- pletion of negotiations from the County Flood Control for additional right-of-way. Continued from the City Council meeting of October 10, 196o. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried, that Proposed Plan of Design No. 238 be continued. Mayor Heath called a recess. Council reconvened at 8.55 P.M. RECREATION AND PARKS It was indicated there is to be an official meeting Thursday, and also, a meeting with the bond group, and that if any members of Council might desire to attend, they are welcome to do so. Mayor Heath: I received a telephone call from Clyde Busching, and he indicated the listing of civic organiza- tions who are back of this bond proposal, and he was wondering if the City Council could be indicated as being in favor of this bond proposal for the City. I stated that I felt they could, based on the fact that all members of Council were highly in agreement with it, and I believe I was correct in doing this. Councilman Towner: I have a copy of the American Association of Planning Officials Newsletter of Octobers, 1960, which I feel might be presented to the Promotion Committee on this bond, in that there is an article which states the increases in property values resulting from parks. GENERAL MATTERS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A gentleman in the audience stated that he was a member of the West Covina American Legion Post No. 790, and extended an invitation to members of Council, and their wives, to attend a breakfast to be held on November 11, 1960, from 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. at headquarters, located at 330 N. Azusa Avenue. It was indicated the State Commander would be present. CITY MANAGER REPORTS • METES AND BOUNDS SUBDIVISION No. 135-154 (Dr. W. B. Corliss) AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY PARTICIPATION Request for relief in the matter of the required street improve- ments. C. C. 10-24-60 Page Seventeen METES AND BOUNDS SUBDIVISION NO.' 135-154 - Continued City Manager Aiassa: We have a recommendation prepared by the Engineering Office and • referred to the City Manager. In essence, the City is willing to participate to the amount of $422:50 This participation would be relative to the removal of approximately 79 lineal feet of curb and gutter, and approximately '125 feet of concrete spandral. They would construct approximately 55 lineal feet of curb only and 15 lineal feet of curb and gutter and construct 715 feet of AC paving and base. If Council does authorize this participation, we would make it the responsibility of the subdivider to call for bids and submit estimates to the City before the bid is awarded. The reason for participation is that this is a major streets Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman. Towner, that the recommendations relative to participation by the City regarding Metes and Bounds Subdivision No. 135-154 be accepted as indicated. Motion passed on roll call as follows - Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes.- None Absent. None PETITION FOR SIDEWALKS From: Miss Barbara Estep REFERRED TO 1628 E. Puente Avenue ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT West Covina City Manager Aiassa: This petition is for sidewalks on Pioneer and Eileen Avenues and a part of Puente Avenue. I would request this be placed on file and submitted to the Engin- eering Office for review and the submission of a report. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that the petition for sidewalks be referred to the Engineering Office for review and report, and that the receipt of the petition be acknowledged with the writer being advised of what is being done relative to this matter. SALARY REQUEST FOR A report was presented and read CROSSING GUARDS from Police Chief Sill, which REFERRED TO PERSONNEL contained a petition attached to it, signed by twelve of the City's fourteen crossing guards, requesting an increase in their hourly pay. It was indicated the amounts mentioned.in their petition were felt to be in order and • the following was the hourly rate for the areas indicated.- Covina - $1.50 per hour Baldwin Park - $1.75 per houro Azusa - 1.50 per hour Pomona - 1.25 per hour State of California - $1.65 per hour After 960 hours - 1.70 per hour After 1920 hours - 1.75 per hour City of West Covina - $1.29 per hour C. C. 10-24-60 Page Eighteen SALARY REQUEST FOR CROSSING GUARDS - Continued Rosemead and Temple City contract with the California Highway Patrol to provide crossing guard service at State rates. • The report indicated that it would appear that the City is out of line in the hourly pay for crossing guards, and the recommendation was for an increase in this hourly pay of .11 per hour, bringing the hourly wage up to $1.40, with the assurance that during the next budget session, consideration will be given to bring the wages of the crossing guards in line with those of other cities. The cost of -the recommended wage to the end of the school year would be $1,147.52, and it is suggested that money be made available from the salary fund to cover this because for a period of three months, we have done without three positions for policemen, or close to a $3,500.00 saving. 0 The City Manager requested that this matter be referred to the Personnel Board for report to the City Manager. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that the request for salary increase for crossing guards be referred to the Personnel Board for report to the City Manager. TRANSPORT OF WATER DOWN The City Manager stated that a WALNUT CREEK WASH communication had been received from the Los Angeles County Flood Control, dated October 21, 1960, in relation to a request to transport water down Walnut Creek Wash from Puddingstone Dam to the spreading area at the Whittier Narrows Dam. The flow will be up to 300 efs and occur from November 1 to December 15. This would be continuous during that time unless storm cond- itions would interrupt it, or some other unexpected difficulties. The communication further indicated that the dip crossing at Service, Orange and Willow Avenues will become impassable during this pas- sage of water, and it was requested that approval be given to close these dip crossings during this water flow period. The District forces will provide barricades and detour signs at the dip crossings as necessary and will patrol the channels. Any damage to the dips occasioned by the flow will be repaired by the District, including replacement of black top surfacing as necessary. Councilman Towner: I would consider the hazard involved relative to children venturing near this torrent going down the Wash, and I am wondering if any safety precautions might be taken on the part of the City? City Manager Aiassa: Councilman Brown: Councilman Snyder: There is nothing done during storm period when the water is running even heavier than this will. There is no liability to anyone in this matter, and the flood control can run this water down without our consent. In the past, we have had good newspaper publicity in warning parents this was to take place. is C. C. 10-24-60 TRANSPORT OF WATER DOWN WALNUT CREEK WASH - Continued City Manager Aiassa- Councilman Towner - City Clerk Flotten- the code sections in reference to home slips to the parents, through what will take place. Councilman Brown - Councilman Barnes: Page Nineteen We will do that again. We should advise the school districts. Mr. John Eastman of West Covina Schools came to our office, and we furnished him with copies of the Wash. The schools will send the children, warning them of Actually, anyone getting inside of the screen fencing is liable to a fine orjail sentence. Will this affect any street work of any kind in the City? City Manager Aiassa- No, not at this time, and I feel we should acknowledge this letter, so long as they assure us of the matter as indicated in the last paragraph about replacement of existing paving, etc., and we would go along with their request. It was the consensus this be done. LEASING OF POLICE CARS CONTRACT TO GO TO V.I.P. CAR LEASING COR- PORATION THROUGH WRIGHT OLDSMOBILE following dealers: Bryant Pontiac Wright Oldsmobile Crown Mercury City Manager Aiassa- The Council has received copies of this report. The notice of leasing was pub- lished in the West Covina Tribune and copies were sent to the Clippinger Chevrolet Davis Ford C. Vernon The proposal of the V.I.P. Car Leasing Corporation was processed through the Wright Oldsmobile Agency. If the Council desires to have these cars black and white, there will be a charge of $140.00 per car, which would be a total of $980.00 for seven of the cars, which will have to be painted in that manner. The communication from V.I.P. further indicates the terms of the lease shall be for one (1) year and all other terms and conditions not specified therein will be in accordance with the City's invitation to bid. The rate on this proposal will be 6-1/2 cents per mile per month, with a 3000 mile minimum per unit mileage guarantee per month. The Lessor may replace with new vehicles during lease at Lessor's expense. The type of car is indicated, the equipment they will carry and that installation of special equipment; radio, sirens, etc., shall be at the lessee expense and the restoration of the vehicles to standard conditions shall also be at lessee expense. There is adequate insurance coverage with purchase from local West Covina dealers and servicing. • 0 C. C. 10-24-6o LEASING OF POLICE CARS Continued Councilman Barnes - Mayor Heath - City Manager Aiassa- Page Twenty I feel the cars should be painted - black and white for proper ident- ification. I agree, and they shouldn't change these cars so we have another $140.00 each month, either. The term of the lease is for one year. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that the contract for the leasing of police vehicles go to V.I.P. Car Leasing Corporation, which is processed through Wright Oldsmobile, with seven (7) patrol cars to be painted black and white. Any request for turn -in which is sooner than a one year period, all change -over of special equipment will be done by the Lessor. Motion passed on roll call as follows- Ayes- Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes- None Absent- None TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL A study was prepared by the AT CAMERON AND AZUSA AVENUES Traffic Engineer indicating warrants for traffic signals at this intersection. It is now necessary to maintain a police officer at this intersection every morning for an hour or so. There are many possible solutions to this problem, but it is possible to install an overhead signal suspended from two poles on a temporary basis at a cost of approx- imately $2,000.00. However, since the intersection is only one -quarter developed, it would be economically unfeasible, or physically impossible, to install traffic signals to an ultimate design at this time, except at a prohibitive cost. The recommendation was to give serious consideration to the instal- lation of the overhead signals. Councilman Towner- These overhead signals are not so visible to the approaching motorist, and you run the risk of vehicles going through the light and creating a greater hazard. City Manager Aiassa: However, there would still be stop signs there, which will take hold if anything goes wrong with the signals. The reason this is temporary installation is that we do not have curb and gutter improvements on all corners of the intersection. Councilman Brown- I am rather opposed to signals at this intersection, because of the bad dips at both inter- sections, running east and west on Cameron. The stops bring them to a complete halt, but with a light, if someone traveling 35 miles an hour hits these dips trying to beat a light, you may be in for real trouble. I've never seen traffic bad enough to warrant signals here, and I travel it every day. 0 0 C. C. 10-24-60 Page Twenty-one TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT CAMERON AND AZUSA AVENUES - Continued City Manager Aiassa-, Councilman Browny to beat the light and plow into the until the intersection is improved, signs rather than lights there. Councilman Snyder-, City Manager Aiassa-, It is necessary to police it, and we have a similar situation at Lark Ellen and Cameron. I still say that with signal lights, they might hit these dips at 35 miles per hour trying house at the corner. I think we should just have the stop I agree we may need better con- trol, but I think that Councilman Browns thought is a good one. We can hold this off to the next meeting and take a look at it. Councilman Towner-, I think the observation of Councilman Brown is a worth- while one. But I am concerned with the hazard here to the pedestrian, particularly the school children. I think it might be less hazard to them with a controlled stop light than just a stop sign, and on that basis I would favor the light. Councilman Snyder. But there are boulevard stops there. Councilman Brown-, The pedestrian in the crosswalk has the right-of-way over the car. City Manager Aiassa: We will carry this on the agenda for further study. Councilman Snyder-, You might put a culvert in there. City Manager Aiassa-, We will have the engineering force look into it. Councilman Brown: But this is wasting money before improvements are in there. HEALTH INSURANCE REPORT Indications are they are not sat - FROM PERSONNEL isfied with the specifications from the new group hospital plan. Additional work must be done before voting on it, and they request that Council approve the application of the approved $3.25 for this to the current Blue Cross Plan until such time as the new plan might be made effective. Councilman Barnes: I made the motion, and it was my intent at that time to have the $3.25 applied to the present plan until a new one was negotiated. As I indicated, I felt they should have further negotiations on their plan, because I felt it wasn't carried far enough and they could have a better plan than they had. C. C. 10-24-6o Page Twenty-two HEALTH INSURANCE REPORT - Continued Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the amount of $3.25 be applied on the health benefit plan that the City employees have in existence at the present time retroactive to October 1, 196o, and this amount to be transferred to the new plan when it is adopted or accepted by the employees' group, and the City Council. Motion passed on roll call as follows- Ayes- Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes- None Absent- None AUDIT REPORT This is in regard to the general ACCEPTED recommendation included in the audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1960. (a) Trust Fund, Special Account 1- Prior to the beginning of the audit, a program was initiated whereby personnel of the Engineering Department would bring these accounts up to date. (b) In respect to the Park and Recreation receipts, we have ordered pre -numbered receipt forms and have discussed the matter with the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Recreation Super- visor. Several revised procedures will be initiated in con- nection with this matter. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, that the Audit Report dated October 17, 1960, be accepted and filed. TREASURER'S REPORT Motion by Councilman Barnes, September, 1960 seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that the Treasurer's Report for September, 1960, be accepted and filed. STREET RESURFACING AFTER Indications now are that an SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION immediate modification of the City's sewer specifications is necessary to expedite the flow of traffic over certain City streets during this type of construction, and it is felt the following procedure would accomplish the desired results. Major and secondary City streets carry the heavy traffic loads, and should be maintained in a passable condition whenever possible during actual installation of sewer pipe within these streets. They should be reconstructed to their regular configuration at • as early a date as possible following the installation of sewer pipe. The Sanitation section will, upon approval of this proced- ure, place a construction note on every set of sewer plans to the effect that final resurfacing of sewer trenches on major and sec- ondary use streets shall be completed no sooner than 10 days nor later than 20 days following the actual installation of sewer pipe. This shall not include seal coating which shall be placed at the time all streets within the sewer district are sealed. C. C. 10-24-60 Page Twenty-three STREET RESURFACING AFTER SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION - Continued This procedure should solve the problem of constant maintenance of excavation area over these streets without the inconvenience or hazard of rough sewer trenches remaining in an unfinished manner for several months. It will result in slightly heavier construction cost, due to the necessity of having the paving contractor do several small resur- facing jobs prior to the district site resurfacing, but the small extra cost involved will be offset by the improved condition of the streets. Councilman Barnes: I think the major and secondary streets should be kept open in some manner. I have received many calls relative to traffic on this type of street. Councilman Brown: It's a good idea to keep them open, but all major intersections should be plated. City Manager Aiassa: Would Council go on record sup- porting the staff in making it mandatory that contractors keep all major and secondary streets open? Councilman Brown: There should be a change of specifications and the plating of main intersections. Mayor Heath: At California, south of Merced, for about two weeks now, there has been a deep gully there where they filled the ditch, but it is not topped off yet. How long before we are going to have that filled up? Councilman Brown: If you want to save the streets, copy South Gate specifications; laterals shall be surfaced in five days with temporary mix and to be completed within 30 days. FEE FOR LAUNDROMATS The report stated that in refer- ence to the meeting with Coun- cilman Brown, the City Manager and Administrative Analyst, the following recommendations are presented: 1) There be no charge to those laundry machines found in apartment buildings, trailer parks, motels, hotels, etc. 2) The charge for washing and drying machines found in public business establishment, i.e., Laundromats, be as follows: A) A basic $36.00 per year fee for all businesses of this nature. B) One dollar ($1.00) per year per machine in said business establishments. Councilman Brown: This is for review of the Council, but will be referred to the City Attorney. C . C . 10-24-6o Mayor Heath. - Page Twenty-four I understand the Vending Machine Ordinance was never at the Chamber of Commerce. City Manager Aiassa.- We worked with them, but didn't • give it to them for approval. 0 Mr. LaBelle. - Councilman Towner. - We haven't considered this for the reason we haven't been exposed to it. It is not up for final reading, so I would suggest the Chamber of Commerce obtain a copy from the City. Mayor Heath..- If it is felt necessary, you could present some recommendations for the next Council meeting. I think anything that has to do with businessmen and businesses in the City, the Chamber should be given a chance to review it whether the recommendations, if any, are accepted or not. Councilman Barnes: I think we should send them a copy of the Ordinance, and if they have any objections to this ordinance, they should present it at the second reading. Councilman Snyder.- I have been nominated for the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, but as a member of Council, there might be some question as to whether I can accept it or not. It was indicated there would be no objection from Council so long as the City Attorney would see no problem. HOLT AVENUE BRIDGE The summary of the approximate share of costs to be borne by the City is estimated as follows, as the City Manager promised to provide the City Council. City share of construction costs $15,800 for bridge widening Approximate cost of Plan preparation 2,400 and design Est. total cost to the City $18,200 The City has already advanced $3,200 for this work out of Traffic Safety Funds. It is assumed that we can budget the $15,000 remainder in next year's budget out of Traffic Safety Funds. 0 C. C. 10-24-60 Page Twenty-five MC CANN REPORT ON Mr. LaBelle: There will be a ECONOMIC AREAS designated economic area indicated as West Covina - Covina Central Economic Area. This is an administrative area, as well as a market area. This has the support and recommendation of the Area Development Com- mission and also our Advertising and Publicity Committee, and carries the full endorsement of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce. We approached this at the urging of Mr. McCann, which was based largely on the economic study made in 1959 in which was cited the multitude of economic area designations that existed. We felt that if we were to go into a study with Mr. McCann, and would repeatedly release figures on the 1960 census and the 1.958 business census, that we should have a standard set of boundaries to talk about and give the areas more meaningful designations. If approved by the City, as well as the Chamber of Commerce, we hope that when- ever this area is referred to, these terms would be used by whoever is talking about them, whether the Mayor of'the President. Consist- ency is what we are after. We hope that Covina will agree with us. We feel this central area embracing both cities is really the administrative and economic core of the East San Gabriel Valley. Mr. McCann: it. My recommendation was that we to give economic information, with San Gabriel Valley is carved up in people, depending upon who they are The recommendation for the three areas was developed by the Chamber, and we approved of should have some sort of areas West Covina in the center. The different ways by different and what information is wanted. Possibly you could never get these various groups to agree on a particular plan that you might have, so the only thing you can do is to take the "bull by the horns" and start out with West Covina in the center of a geographical area and figure out what would be the most sensible and logical groupings. This is what Mr. LaBelle, his committee, and the Chamber has done, and I had no part in influ- encing of naming these three areas. The purpose is to approve or disapprove the designation of these three areas. The three areas are in general terms, although somewhat specific, with the idea that Mr. LaBelle,Mr. Joseph, and whoever else in the City may be designated, as well as myself, will actually determine the precise boundaries, and it was my determinings that the actual lines be consistent with the census tracts. We now have these tracts for Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Ventura Counties. This tract system is a device for collecting and getting statistics. In 1950, there were only about three or four of these tracts in the City, and now there are a dozen or fifteen, and these will stay permanent. When you get to 1970, the standards will be the same, but there may be some splits, but you can get data by these areas and by splits if the population increases. This is used all over the United States so it is a real smart move to designate areas and perhaps maps with these tracts on them, and . in coming months to give information by these areas, and you will become recognized. The recommendation is that the City Council approve the action of the Chamber and authorize your people at staff level to delineate these areas precisely. n LJ C. C. 10-24-60 Page Twenty-six MCCANN REPORT ON ECONOMIC AREAS - Continued The first area is the West Covina -Covina Central Area, which includes this City and the cities of Baldwin Park, Covina, LaPuente, and City of Industry. There is then the East San Gabriel Valley Economic Area, which is the San Gabriel River on the west side, Kellogg Hill on the east, the foothills on the north, and the Whittier Hills on the south. Then there is the San Gabriel -Pomona Valley Economic Area, which corresponds to that as referred to by the Los Angeles Times as the Pomona -Foothill Economic Area. Councilman Towner. - Mr. LaBelle. - Councilman Snyder. - Mr. McCann: Does the West Covina -Covina designation include the areas of annexation toward Valley Boulevard? Yes, by virtue of including most of the City of Industry, you bring in the annexation area down there. The census tracts do not follow City lines? No. We tried to, but there is so much annexation, and district boundaries do not always fit City boundaries. Mr. LaBelle: Pasadena has a population of 120,000, and the next town in line is Pomona with 66,000, with West Covina next. We feel we should get out of the period of comparing ourselves to communities next to us, which are much smaller, and keep our thinking with cities which we better relate to economically, as°well as to population. Councilman Towner: Have you broached this to any other groups, such as the Regional Planning Commission? Mr. LaBelle: We discussed what we were attempting to do with Mr. Breivogel, and he was very careful about committing himself on everything, but the East San Gabriel Valley Economic Area. On this designation, he was very definite that this should be estab- lished, and this is what they recognize at the Regional Planning Commission level. So far as the other designations were concerned, this was strictly our business. City Manager Aiassa: We have established a lot of basic information in this area on the economic survey, for which we spent considerable money, and now we do not want to see these statistics looked upon as dubious and incorrect. Mr. McCann: The Regional Planning Commission won't change their area, because it is administratively difficult to do it, and you will continue to get dwelling units and other..;infor- mation as you have, but this wouldn't jeopardize your chance to establish good areas for other purposes. Councilman Snyder: We always have RPC statistics available to us. • C. C. 10-24-6o Page Twenty-seven MC CANN REPORT ON ECONOMIC AREAS - Continued Councilman Browne There is no additional price attached to this? City Manager Aiassa- That is right. We have already paid our share. Mr. McCann: This will set up areas that you will keep and build on. The value here is the setting up of some- thing and sticking to it. The RPC gathers data by census tracts and you can benefit from that. The information on Health Department, Police, employment situation, is done by tracts, so you increase your chances to get information by having areas based on these tracts. Councilman Towner: As I understand it, you want an approval of these economic areas as names and general outline; and final establishment of boundaries and limitations is going to be up to Mr. McCann. City Manager Aiassa: Mr. McCann - Councilman Barnes: Councilman Brown: Mr. LaBelle: Mr. McCann: Chamber of Commerce and Mr. McCann. What do you feel is the most important area? The Central economic area. Who would make these final determinings? The Chamber of Commerce. Mr. McCann is the expert in his field, and we would rely on him relative to these census tracts. We will use these tracts to nearly fit this description. We could do it subject to final approval of the Planning Commission. I do not think the Council would have to get into this again. We will attempt to determine the tract boundary. There might be a few on the borderline, there would almost have to be a certain amount of arbitrary action on this. You could approve it subject to the final review of the Planning Commission, or something like that might be the way to handle it. Councilman Towner. INCREASE IN SALARY OF 5% TO VENETIA L. MC KENZIE AUTHORIZED mission, as of October 13 1960. It sounds reasonable, and the Council should leave the details up to the technicians and the Planning Commission. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that a 5% increase in salary be authorized for Venetia L. McKenzie, retroactive to the Planning Com- Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes- None Absent- None C. C. 10-24-60 CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE REGULATING VENDING MACHINES NO ACTION TAKEN ORDINANCE NO. 680 Amending the Municipal Code so as to rezone certain premises ADOPTED Page Twenty-eight The City Clerk presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES." (Jerry C. Nichols) Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that further reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Brown, 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. 680. ORDINANCE NO. 681 Amending Section 9219.14 of the Municipal Code ADOPTED The City Clerk presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE ZONING PROVISIONS IN THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING REQUIRE- MENTS." Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that further reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Brown, 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. 681. CITY CLERK NOTIFICATION FROM COUNTY Proposed Southwesterly Annex - BOUNDARY COMMISSION ation No. 166 to City of West Covina. • Proposed Northerly Annexation No. 44 to City of Covina. No objections. C7 C. C. 10-24-60 Page Twenty-nine Mayor Heath stated that Annexation No. 165 became a part of the City on October 13, and that he had sent a communication to all inhabit- ants expressing appreciation in having them a part of the City. REQUEST OF WEST COVINA PLAZA MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION TO DISPLAY POOL APPROVED Plaza Park Lot from October 241 1960 to October 29, 1960. Pool donated to Retarded Childrens' Association. Donations accepted (25¢).Pool to be given away October 29, 1960. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, that the request of the Plaza Merchants Association be approved, subject to City committee report and that no sales cam- paign be conducted to sell these pools. REQUEST FOR SALE OF December 10, 1960 to December 241 CHRISTMAS TREES 196o, at 629 S. Glendora Avenue. NO ACTION AT THIS TIME TABLED FOR NOVEMBER 14, 1960 The City Clerk stated there was also another application received from Lake Tahoe Christmas Tree Sales, which locates on Citrus Avenue adjacent to Akron Store. It was recommended that a deadline be set for these requests and to be all considered at that time. It was the consensus that the deadline on these requests be designated for November 14, 1960, and at which time Council will consider and act upon all the requests placed with the City. REQUEST OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL P.T.A. APPROVED seconded by Councilman Towner, the California School P.T.A. be report° REQUEST OF WEST COVINA HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY APPROVED To conduct carnival on school grounds on October 28, 1960, from 3000 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Motion by Councilman Barnes, and carried, that the request of approved, subject to City committee Annual magazine sale in West Covina for funds to pay for bleachers. November 4, 1960 to November 18, 196o. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that the request of the West Covina High School Assoc- iated Student. Body be approved for the sale of magazines in the City for the period listed. All participants to carry identi- fication. REQUEST TO PERMIT HELICOPTER November 25, 1960. LANDING AT EASTLAND REFERRED TO FIRE CHIEF It was the consensus that this be referred to the Fire Chief for report. C. C. 10-24-6o MAYOR'S REPORT Page Thirty Mayor Heath-. At the last meeting, Council approved an expenditure of $100.00 for membership into the Mayor's Association. Since that time I have called the City Clerk and requested him to hold this check, as there appears to be three such mayors organizations, and we do not know which is which. With Council permission, I would like to have this check held until we know precisely which one we desire to join, although I think it is the one at South Gate. It was the consensus that this be done, pending further investigation. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried, that there be withheld any payment to any Mayor's Com- mittee until it is fully decided which one the City desires to belong to. PERSONNEL AND STUDY October 31, 1960 at 8-.00 P.M. SESSION Mr. Steven Lesniak of 1225 W. Farlington introduced himself as a newcomer to the City from Chicago, Illinois, and expressed his interest in the procedure of Council and in attending such meetings. Councilman Snyder-. There is going to be a central library tour to show the various procedures that go on relating to book cataloging, etc. This is to be held on Wednesday at 3:15 P.M. with dinner at 5:30 P.M. I will attend, as I am the Council repre- sentative on the Library Advisory Council. FEATHER RIVER PROJECT Councilman Barnes-. The City Clerk sent out copies relative to the resolution on this matter, and I am wondering if Council has any indications to present in regard to the resolution or comments relative to the letter sent with it.• I feel we should take some type of action on this, even though some of the districts haven't taken action, but I feel they will before November 8. This is our next to last meeting before that date. Councilman Brown. What is your recommendation? Councilman Barnes-. I would recommend to approve the resolution on the Feather River Project, because I do • not think the water will be available in any other way. Sea water conversion doesn't look as if it will happen within the next ten or fifteen years, economically, and the MWD has expressed a desire to have a portion of this Feather River � because they feel that by 1970 our water supply will be to a point where we will need additional water from some place. If we adopt the resolution on Proposition No. 1, we won't get water until 1971 or 1972. The people of the community, even though they sign the contract, won't pay for the water until it gets here. C. C. 10-24-60 Page Thirty-one FEATHER RIVER PROJECT - Continued Councilman Barnes (Continued): I feel this water is essential to California and we should adopt it. • Councilman Snyder: California is taking on a financial thing of great magnitude, while all other states have gone to the - Federal Government, and I think the leaders in this are to be com- mended. This is being done locally and with no backing of the Federal Government, and this point has been missed. Mayor Heath: Councilman Barnes and I have followed this water project since we have been on the Council, locally, and as the Feather River Project. After hearing the forum at U.S.C., I agree that we should take some stand in relation to Proposition No. 1. Councilman Barnes: The MWD indicates that by 1970 we will need additional water. Councilman Brown: We know that, but they are only in favor of Proposition No. 1 if they can dictate the terms. Councilman Barnes: They seem to want to be the complete distributors. At the forum, Senator Miller's main objection seemed to be that by this contract, we would get 4 million acre feet, and he felt that we should only get the over -flow water during November, December, January, February, and March, and didn't think it should be set at four million acre feet. Councilman Brown: That hasn't been definitely set, it was an anticipated thing. Councilman Barnes: He felt it was set. Councilman Brown: The Attorney General stated it isn't set. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the City Council of the City of West Covina endorses, as a City, Proposition No. 1, known as the Feather River Project. MERCED-GLENDORA ALIGNMENT Mayor Heath: I think it would be worthwhile to take a trip to this point and look at this property. I have recently done so, and you get a different concept than looking at plans. I feel the street can be put in there without any damages to the man's house at all and easily solved. This Wednesday night there is a meeting with the five representatives of the El Rancho Estates to discuss plans and arrangement of financing on the street matter. I will bring in a report of the comments for Council. C. C. 10-24-60 Page Thirty-three COMMENTS OF MRS. VAN DAME - Continued Mrs. Van Dame: I received my sample ballot today and the wording of the proposition about swimming pools is very well done and tells people what is what. I know that Councilman Snyder had the most to do with it, because of his unceasing interest, and we should have had him many years ago. Is Mr. McCann working for the City or another group? Mayor Heath: The Chamber of Commerce and a portion of the work he is going to do will be for the City, so the City is assuming a small portion of his fee. Mrs. Van Dame: These four cars you are buying -- who is going to use them? Mayor Heath: The City Manager will determine who gets them. City Manager Aiassa: They will be pool cars. Mrs. Van Dame: I understand the Chief of Police wont use them. City Manager Aiassa: He uses his car on mileage. Mrs. Van Dame: How come you gave mileage on Mr. Pontow's car instead of a pool car? Is he on his way out? Mayor Heath: It was Mr. Pontow's request. City Manager Aiassa: He has the same relationship as Percy Jackson has. Mrs. Van Dame: Are sidewalk sales allowed at the center? Mayor Heath: That is something that will have to be determined later. We don't know. Councilman Brown: Not on public sidewalks. Mrs. Van Dame: I think that is where the other man wanted to have his sidewalk sale, at the old center on City sidewalks. DEMANDS APPROVED Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Brown, that Demands in the amount of $157,100.63, as shown on Demand Sheets C-231 and C-232 be approved. This to include fund transfers in the amount of $111,821.52. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None .' , • C. C. 10-24-6o Page Thirty-four Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, that there being no further business, the meeting be adjourned at 11:00 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK APPROVED /�/, /9 Mayor