04-24-1961 - Regular Meeting - Minutes*1
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
April 24, 1961
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Heath at 7040 P. M. in
'the West Covina City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilman 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
Other Present; Mr. George Aiassa, City Manager
Mr. Robert Flotten, City Clerk
Mr. Harry C. Williams, City Attorney
Mr. Thomas Dosh, Public Services Director
Mr. Harold Joseph, Planning Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 10, 1961 - Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by
Councilman Brown, and carried, that the
Minutes of April 10, 1961 be approved as
submitted.
CITY"°CLERK'S REPORTS
RESOLUTION NO. 2084
Accepting a bond for curb,
gutter and sidewalks
ADOPTED
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 ON
PRECISE PLAN NO. 126 IN
SAID CITY."
(Precise.Plan No. 126 - A. G. & H Investments, John W. Geiger,
Dudley J. Geiger, Jr., Samuel Rosen - DBA La Ronde Apartments.)
The precise plan was approved by Council under their Resolution
No. 1664.
LOCATION„ South side of Garvey Avenue, between Azusa Avenue and
Hollenbeck Street.
To accept Royal Exchange Assurance Bond No. 301563 in the amount
of $1,800.00 for curb, gutter and sidewalks. Staff recommends
approval.
Mayor Heath:
Hearing no objections, we will
waive further reading of the
body of the resolution.
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.RESOLUTION NO. 2084 - Continued
-Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that
said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as
follows-0
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes: None
Absent.- None
Said resolution was given No. 2084.
Prior to the roll call, Mayor Heath questioned the drainage on
this property relative to sewer, a question asked on this matter
at a previous time, and the City Clerk stated that the precise
plan had been amended and the Council had approved the amended
precise plan regarding this matter.
.-------PROJECT NO. C-132 LOCATION- Service Avenue,
0 of Contract east of California Avenue.
(jasper N. Haley)
For the lowering of a portion
of Service Avenue in connection
with the development of Metes
and Bounds Subdivision No.. 135-166 amount $1,845.20. Estimate.
$2,000.00.
Council has received copies of the report and recommendation.
In the report of the City Engineer, it' was indicated that on
February 14, 1961, the City Council approved the Plans and Spec-
ifications for said project and authorized the City Engineer to
call for bids. The firms of Crowell & Larson, William Kirkland
and Jasper N. Haley were contacted relative to submitting bids
for said project.
The bids were summarized in the report and the totAls from each
bidder were as�followsg
I
Crowell & Larson $2,543.00
Ja!sper N. Haley 1,845.20
William Kirkland 2.,186.00
The low bid was 11.33% below the City Engineer's estimate which
was, as shown in the report, $2,081.00. The average bid was
$2,191.40, and the average bid was 5.30% above the City Engineer's
estimate.
It. -,-was noted that at the time the project was submitted to the
council, it was anticipated that a low bid would be received from
the contractor constructing improvements for adjacent Metes and
Bounds No. 135-166, who was Crowell & Larson. However, Crowell
and Larson did not give the City the low bid and they, therefore,
cannot be recommended for the award of this contract. However,
no conflict is anticipated between the construction of I improve-
ments for the Metes and Bounds No. 135-166 and said project, and
it is, therefore, recommended that the contract for this project
be awarded to Jasper N. Haley on the basis of his low bid in the
amount of $1,845.20 and that a purchase order be prepared con-
stituting award of contract.
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PROJECT NO. C-132 - Continued
Page Three
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that
the contract for Project No. 132 be awarded to Jas M845.20
N. Haley
as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of (and
that a purchase order be prepared constituting award of contract).
Motion passed on roll call as follows-
Ayes- Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes- None
Absent- None
PROJECT NO. C-142
To approve Plans and
Specifications
APPROVED
LOCATION- Indian Summer and
Alwood Avenue, south of
Francisquito Avenue.
To approve plans and specifi-
cations and authorize the City
Engineer to call for bids.
Council has copies of the report and staff recommends approval.
The City Manager indicated that this was.an additional expenditure
needed relative to streets originally built under County standards
when this area was in the County, and which are now proving inad-
equate and do not meet City standards. Councilman Towner remarked
that he felt that this was an object lesson to us in relation to
streets approved under County specifications.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and
carried, that the Plans and Specifications for Project No. C-142
be approved and authorization given for the City Engineer to call ..
for bids
ORANGE AVENUE TRUNK SEWER
RELOCATION'AND ALTERATION
BY THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS,
U. S. ARMY
AUTHORIZATION TO
'EXECUTE CONTRACT
APPROVED
Staff recommends authorization.
LOCATION- Orange Avenue at
Walnut Creek Wash.
To authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute con-
tract with the Corps of En-
gineers to lower sanitary
trunk sewer in Orange Avenue.
City Manager Aiassa- Council has received copies of
the report on this matter. It
concurs with the original
agreement and has been reviewed by the City Attorney. It is less
than the figure given in the contract, although it is same per-
centage and control. There is 79% of the cost by the Corps of
Engineers and 21% of the cost by the City with a total cost of
$15,000.00 with $3,150.00 to the City, plus contingencies advanced
• by the County Flood Control District; said funds to be charged
against the bond issue project.
The City Attorney has advised in favor of the execution of this
agreement stipulating this contract be executed relative to the
fact that the City has already advanced the necessary funds for
the relocation through their agent, Los Angeles Flood Control,
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ORANGE AVENUE TRUNK SEWER RELOCATION - Continued
City Manager Aiassa - Continued:
and no additional funds will be expended for this work; and that
Article II, Subsection 2, as stipulated in the Agreement showing
percentage participation, will be the governing factor; and that
Article II, subsection C; Subsection 1, which indicates the total
sum of $5,929.00 has already been advanced by the City.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and
carried, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
the contract with the Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army, to lower
the sanitary trunk sewer in Orange Avenue, subject to the stip-
ulations of the City Attorney, as contained in the staff report.
PRECISE PLAN NO. 42 LOCATIONo Southwest corner of
Request to Extend Time Puente and Azusa Avenues.
(Al Handler)
REFERRED TO THE PLANNING Request to extend time to
DEPARTMENT AND PLANNING develop property in accord -
COMMISSION FOR REPORT TO ance with Precise Plan No. 42
THE CITY COUNCIL for period of two years to
June 27, 1963. Staff recom-
mends approval. Council has
copies of letters.
Councilman Brown: .Is this the same piece of
property that is now before
the Planning Commission
relative to a change of zoning with a precise plan under con-
sideration.
Mr. Joseph: Yes, with the exception of
the service station on the
corner which has C-1 existing,
but the remainder of the property is before the Commission as
indicated.
Councilman Towner: I am wondering again, Appar-
ently, there was a time limit-
ation put on this for a part-
icular reason, the usual reason being that as time goes along,
conditions and circumstances change and we may want to put some
different precise plan or different use on the property, and
apparently that is in process of happening at this time. I am
wondering if this has been reviewed, for example, by the Plan-
ning Department to determine whether conditions attached to the
precise plan here are the same that we use today and whether
other conditions and circumstances are the same?
City Manager Aiassa: We can refer this to the
Planning Department, The
party making this request
• has until June 27 to renew this. We can review the plan of
• the service station.
Councilman Brown; I think we should hold this
until sometime in June, due
to the fact they are trying
to change the precise plan. Why renew this now? It is before
the Commission now, and it may be all settled.
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PRECISE PLAN NO. 42 - Continued
Councilman Brown - Continued:
It,is a precise plan for the same piece of property on which a
Motor Vehicle Agency and Veterans office would have been per-
mitted, although it doesn't state it has to be that, but it was
the intent at the time of the previous zoning on it, and an office
area could be opened up and used here as such, but there would be
no developing, as formerly proposed, for the Department of Motor
Vehicles. This is one problem on the property, as well as the
gas station.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Brown, and
carried, that the request of Al Handler for a time extension on
Precise Plan No. 42 be referred to the Planning Department and
Planning Commission for report back to the City Council at some
regular meeting prior to June 27, 1961.
Councilman Brown: The time limit was placed on
it by the Council and not by
the Commission.
City Manager Aiassa:
RELEASE OF $1,000.00
STREET EXCAVATION BOND
APPROVED
$1,000.00. All obligations
satisfactorily fulfilled.
It was first approved in 1955,
so a few years have elapsed.
Principal: Nick G. Espinoza
Authorize release of Travel-
ers Insurance Company Bond
No. 675410 in the amount of
guaranteed by this bond have been
The staff recommends release.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner, and
carried, that authorization be given for the release of Travelers
Insurance Company Bond No. 675410 in the amount of $1,000.00 to
the Principal, Nick G. Espinoza.
RELEASE OF $1,000.00 Principal: Able Construction
STREET EXCAVATION BOND Company.
APPROVED
Authorize release of United
Pacific Insurance Company
Bond No. 318967 in the amount of $1,000.00. All obligations
guaranteed by this bond have been satisfactorily fulfilled.
Staff recommends release;. as a new bond has been received.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and
carried, that authorization be given for the release of United
Pacific Insurance Company Bond No. 318967 in the amount of
$1,000.00 to the Principal, Able Construction Company.
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C. C. 4-24-61
REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION OF APRIL 19, 1961
0 mended for approval and appears on
Page Six
Metes and Bounds Subdivision
No. 135-177 at the Southeast
corner of Citrus Avenue and
Vanderhoof Drive was recom-
the Agenda this evening.
Precise Plan of Design No. 199, Rev. 1, of Frank Horny at Thelborn
Street east of Azusa Avenue was approved..
Precise Plan of Design No. 268, Studio Garden Apartments, at 1822,
1830 Badillo Street between Phillips and Azusa Avenues was approved.
Precise Plan of Design No. 272, W. & T. Construction Company, at
235 - 241 - 245 S. Pima Avenue, between Stuart and Bandy Avenues
was approved.
Zone Change No. 181, Clare W. Holcomb, et al, northerly of Vir-
ginia Avenue, southerly of Walnut Creek Wash between Holt and
Barranca Avenues was denied.
There was no request by Council for any items to be brought before
them at their initiation, other than items already indicated to
come before them.
CITY CLERK
REQUEST OF AMERICAN
LEGION POST -NO. 790
To sell fireworks at
three locations
REQUEST OF VETERANS OF
FOREIGN WARS POST NO. 8620
To sell fireworks at three
locations
South frontage road, east of
Citrus
West Covina Plaza Parking Lot
301 N. Azusa Avenue
May Company, Eastland
1034 State Street
Sun -Fran Shopping Center
Deposit has been received from West Covina American Legion and
these matters will be referred to the Fire Department for formal
checking.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and
carried, that the requests received to sell fireworks be approved
as submitted to the City Clerk, providing all requirements of the
City ordinance are met.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
BIDS
DISTRICT Aoll-59-1 LOCATION-. Merced and Willow
• SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT Avenues.
• Bids were received as adver-
tised at 10.00 A. M., April 20, 1961, in the office of the City
Clerk for the purpose of construction work on Sanitary Sewer
District A111-59-1. The City Clerk stated that Notice of Pub-
lication had been received from the West Covina Tribune on
April 6 and 13, 1961, and as a news. item in the Green Sheet on
April 13, 1961. Bids were opened and checked for proper bid
bonds.
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SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT A111-59-1 - Continued
The bids were read as followsa
B. Jo Zarubica
Edmond J. Vadnais
Falcon Construction Corp.
Mike Ramljak Co,,
Jo L. Construction Co,
All bids contained 10% bid bonds.
Cquncilman Browno,
City Manager Aiassa:
Page Seven
Correction
$157,421.69
157,388.55 157,593.75
158,223.18
172,270a40 172,275.35
172,715.39
What was the engineer's esti-
mate on this?
I believe it was.$144,OO1o18o
Motion by Councilman Towner,.seconded by Councilman Snyder, and
carried, that Bo Jo Zarubica be awarded the bid on Sanitary
Sewer District A111-59-1 on the basis of their low bid.in the
amount of $157,421.69, and that the City Engineer be instructed
to return the bid bonds to the unsuccessful bidders.
RESOLUTION NO. 2091
Awarding of Contract
A911-59-1
(B. Jo Zarubica)
ADOPTED
Mayor Heath:
The City Attorney presentedo
"'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA AWARDING A CONTRACT
TO IMPROVE MERCED-WILLOW
AVENUE IN SAID CITY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION NO. 2050."
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. 2091.
PROJECT NO. SS-16 Informal bids received as
Fairway Lane and Grand advertised at 10:00 A. M.
Avenue Sanitary Sewer April 20, 1961, in the office
BID AWARDED TO of the City Engineer.
R. E. DOWNER
The City Council on March 27, 1961, approved plans and specifi-
cations for this project and instructed the City Engineer to
call for bids on an informal basis. Pursuant to this motion,
the Engineer's office obtained bids from eight (8) contractors
in the area, and the result of these are summarized as follows-,
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PROJECT NO. S'S-16 - Continued
City Engineer's estimate
R. E. Downer
Advance Sewer Construction Co.
Max Milosevich
M. D. Burke
M. C. Nottingham of So. Calif.
Edmond J. Vadnais
V. J. Caruso
City Construction
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*$1,391.85
1,274.69
1,478.85
1,514.93
1,594.85
1,853.39
1,916.39
2,036.78
2,159.16
..Average Bid - $1,691.21
Engineer's estimate - $1,391.85 - 17.70% below Average bid
Low bid - 8.42% below Engineers estimate
- 24.63 below average bid
*Including 10% contingencies.
It was recommended that the contract be awarded to R. E. Downer
on the basis of his low bid in the amount of $1,274.69, and that
a purchase order in that amount be issued, constituting the award
of the contract.
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that
the low bid of R. E. Downer be accepted in the amount of $1,274.89
and a purchase in that amount be issued constituting the award of
contract.
Motion passed on roll call as follows-,
Ayes-, Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes-, None
Absent-, None
HEARINGS
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. 258 LOCATION-, South California
(Ruby B. Bowker, et al) Avenue, between California
APPROVED AS STIPULATED and Glendora Avenues.
The Planning Commission denied
the request for Adoption of Precise Plan of Design under their
Resolution No. 1015 on March 1, 1961.
Appealed by applicant on March 8, 1961. Hearing closed April
10, 1961 and the decision held over until April 24th pending
result of investigation into the existence of street easement.
The City Manager indicated, at a query by Mayor Heath, that Council
had been given a complete written report relative to the street
easement on this property, unless Council would desire further
information.
Councilman Towner stated that as he understood it, this street
easement should not inhibit anyprecise plan put on the property,
because the problem involved in_thAt it. -is merely one of deter-
mining who is entitled to have it deeded back to them, and in
the meantime, it would remain under dedication.
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PRECISE PLAN OF'"DES'IGN,NO: 258 -Continued
The City Manager indicated that authority remains with the Council
to execute the_dead.requiring the street be located there, or else
not to execute the deed, but it was his thought that if it were
not desired there, it should be Quit Claimed to the owners as it
is.a. lien against the property and it is'probably recorded as a
perpetual street easement.
Councilman Towner stated that the only portion under this dedi-
.cation is this small land strip in the middle of things, Metes
and.Bounds No.'135-159, and the City Manager stated it goes
through three lots.
Mayor Heath requested the indication of the boundaries of the area
Council is considering for this rezoning, which was done, and
then reiterated the facts .that had been presented to refresh
memories and clarify the situation.
Councilman Barnes asked if there is an easement out to California
across this property --was that previously put on for a street°or
was there an easement for a drain to California and Mr. Dosh
indicated there was no easement granted yet, but there will be
one there when the storm drain is opened.
Councilman Towner asked if that easement that has to go through
there coincides with street shown on 45-X-1, does it coincide
with Alternate Plan No. 2 of the applicant, and Mr. Dosh indicated
it coincides with either.plan.
Mr. Joseph stated that the Planning Commission proposal does not
show a street coming out to California.
Mr. Heath indicated that the letter of property owners to the
right of subject property have indicated in letters on record
that they are not in accord with recommendations of the Com-
mission, and that there is also a letter from a Mr. Kotoff, owner
of property to the left of subject property, indicating desire to
have the north 165 feet of his property R-3, but withdrawing the
southern section of his property for such use.
Councilman Towner asked as to the status of the zoning on the
property, and Mr. Joseph indicated it was R-A, and to the question
of the same Councilman relative to zoning pending before the Com-
mission, Mr. Joseph indicated that zoning is also actually before
the Council, since that was withheld for consideration pending
the opportunity of the Planning Commission to study a precise
plan to be submitted, which was done, but which is now being
appealed to Council, so Council actually has both the zoning
and plan before them at this time.
Councilman Towner stated there appeared to be no zoning matter
relative to the plan on the Agenda this evening, and asked if
that would make a difference in what Council could do, and the
City Attorney stated that Council can act on both since they are
both still pending before Council.
. Councilman Towner indicated that it seemed on this Alternate 2
plan submitted in accordance with Planning Commission on this
matter, they had some objections, and he wondered what was meant
by the one "to be a 40-foot setback from street" to cross in
front of it, and was it due to the unusual situation in which
there might be the facing of R-3 to single family zoning ---would
that---^be---the---re°a-son-for--the,- greater setback, and Mr. Joseph in-
dicated that'was correct;
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PRECISE PLAN -OF DESIGN NO. 258 - Continued
The question was raised by Councilman Towner as to whether there
were. any landscaping conditions put on that front 40 feet, and
Mr. Joseph indicated that the precise plan had been denied so
conditions were not imposed, just reasons for denial indicated.
It was further questioned by the same Councilman as previously,
re.gatding another reason for denial on alternate plan which was
the concurrent use of a back alley by Von's Market, and has this
been taken care of in Alternate 2, Mr. Joseph indicated that
Alternate 2 plan was submitted in accordance with the block study
and these conditions were not shown on the plan and reasons for
.denial by the Planning Commission,
Councilman Snyder questioned whether those garages open onto Von's
parking lot, and Mr. Joseph indicated no, it was a blacktop drive-
way used by Von's, and the garages open on that driveway behind
the store. But, stated Councilman Snyder, there is no wall across
this driveway, and Mr. Joseph stated, no. Councilman Snyder again
stated that, then, in effect, it would be onto the parking lot
black top and Mr. Joseph stated the driveway is now on Von's
property, paved, and the applicant proposes to gain access to
private residential garages by means of the commercial drive.
Mayor each asked if this property is already dedicated or indi-
cated fior 30 feet at back there to be used as easement, and
Mr. Dosh stated that at the time of the approval of Von's plan,
it was mot known whether there would be a half street there or
not, and took bond for the wall, but not street dedication, but
there was the condition imposed that if and when the street was
needed, we would get it, but there would be a wall 30 feet from
property line if the street was not wanted.
Mayor Heath asked if the 30 feet was outside of garages,. or would
they be placed on the 30 feet, and Mr. Dosh indicated the 30 feet
was a future half street, but if there was the decision not to
take the.half street, there would be a wall across the property,
City Manager Aiassa indicated that, according to Resolution
No. 1015 from the Planning Commission, it appeared that car-
ports on the southerly end would be on this access (alley) and
may be denied by Von's, as it is also used by Von's trucks and
leads to their unloading docks,
Councilman Snyder stated that part of the problem with this piece
of property dates back to when the market was put in, and it
seemed to him that it was put in without too much consideration
as to how the rest of the area could develop. Vine Avenue was
cut in two, whereas it would have seemed more sensible to have
it go through, which is now impossible. The Councilman felt
that there can't be considered this little bit of zoning on
both sides of this proposed street without considering how the
rest of the property will develop, which is what the Planning
Commission has tried to do.
It was further indicated by Councilman Snyder that he is half-
way convinced this zoning is only to get this street back and
• it is'not particularly cared how the remainder of the property
is developed and that this isn't necessarily good planning just
to get this street back without considering the rest of the
property, Sooner or later there would be traffic problems in
the property to the north and how to develop it.
C. C. 4-24-61 Page Eleven
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. 258 - Continued
Mayor Heath agreed the point was well taken, and that he, too,
had thought about this small piece of property. However, he
'felt the man wants to develop his property, and that if there
is. any way in which he can develop it satisfactory to the Council,
it- .should allow him to do it, and if he is not allowed to develop
it, it is, in effect, saying he can't develop it until all his
neighbors develop theirs. If there is some kind of arrangement
that can be arrived at to give the applicant an answer, yes or no,
and -let him develop it somehow, Council should do it. Adjacent
property owners are in favor of one of his plans, but not the one
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Councilman Barnes stated that he believed that in reference to the
letters of property owners, as stated by Mayor Heath, Alternate
No. 2 would have an effect on someone's swimming pool and house
to the north. Mayor Heath stated that he had been led to under-
stand that if that street were extended to the northeast, it would
remove a house and remove a swimming pool; but that he hadn't seen
the property.
Mr. Bowker stated that Mr. Hendershot is thoroughly opposed to said
street coming within a few feet of his bedroom window. That it
would have to be condemned, wouldn't be dedicated, and that the
swimming pool wouldn't be takent but that the street would be very
close to it, so then you couldn't use the lot on that side without
removing the house.
Mrs. Gaines stated that she had understood the house was built
back 100 feet from California Street, and understood the street
would come close to behind his garage, rather than his bedroom
window.
Councilman Towner indicated that is the way he understood the test-
imoriy, as indicated by Mrs. Gaines, that it would come to his gar-
age and whether or not he wants to develop is entirely up to him.
The fact he doesn't want a street behind his garage is a choice
over which he has no control, as Council has to put this at the
best place for over all planning. The comment of Councilman
Snyder, Councilman Towner stated, also gave him some concern,
but after due consideration, he felt that it was not correct and
that he did not think they are trying to squeeze something out of
us, but only to get the property developed, and if there is any
squeezing, it is on Council trying to get some kind of develop-
ment. Evidently, it is to reduce R-3 and yet make something
practicable and reasonable. Buffer is needed in the area around
Von's, and also an access to that market area to keep it from
dying on the vine, and we want to retain the residential area
on California. You have other considerations of the drain going
through at existing Von's street, and improvements in that part-
icular area will get it dug up and improved anyway, so some
improved type of street will go through there. You can't bring
the street out to Merced now, so it appears the Planning Com-
mission, with some reservations, has come up with the most
reasonable compromise of a difficult situation. I think if you
put alternate No. 2 with some changes in it, into effect here,
you probably have something everybody will be dissatisfied with,
but it meets all possible conditions and it is the best you can
make out of a difficult situation.
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PRECISE PLAN OR DESIGN'NO. 258 - Continued
Councilman Barnes stated that he thought that Council owed these
...people the right to develop. If Council can come up with an idea
• that.it thinks is the best, that is good, but some plan, so you
do.:not landlock the property, then perhaps they can go ahead and
develop their property regardless of the other property owners.
Mr. C. Kupferer of 938 S. California Avenue stated that this is a
matter that has been worked on for a year, and that he hoped the
Council won't stop now, as a street out to California is needed
to develop the property to the north, but the 270-foot easement
...isn't in accord with the rest of the property owners. They are
in accord with the 430 feet, and it is felt that is the one that
,is going to answer the questions. If you stick with that you can
let it get started.
Councilman Barnes asked how close to Mr. Kupferer's swimming pool
was Alternate No. 2, and Mr. Kupferer indicated that at the 270
feet, it would leave a lot in back 64 feet in depth and the pool
is .-206 feet at the southeast of California.
The City Attorney asked what is the advantage to moving the street
to the 270 feet and Mayor Heath indicated to have R-3 facing R-3,
and-bac•k of R-3 back to R-1.. Councilman Towner further indicated
that if the proposed street was moved, it would provide a double
depth of R-1 and restrict the extension of R-3. However, the City
Attorney was of the opinion it wouldn't be very much, because R-3
is deeper on the street in one way and shallower on the other, but
Mayor Heath indicated that all the property had to be taken into
consideration. The whole strip and one small street like this of
100 feet or.so of R-3 isn't much, but the whole strip, 100 feet,
added to every one of the parcels is 80% more R-3 than what is
recommended by the Commission.
Councilman Barnes stated that perhaps Mr. Williams should be
answered in that the Council asked the Commission to cut down
on the amount of R-3 and believed it was then referred back to
the Commission. But the City Attorney stated, "That is no reason,
who would it help?"
Councilman Brown stated that these plans that are up here tonight
would have to go for the 400-foot depth for those existing lots
built on R-1 in order for them to be usable. This piece of
property is landlocked, as it is, and he couldn't see how there
can be the denial of the right to develop it one way or the other.
It was further indicated the same thing happened on Azusa in the
past year --it was landlocked, and it was developed the best that
could be done at the time. The original block study on that,
regarding the existing street, showed it coming out at approx-
imately the location where the drainage is at this time.
Councilman Towner indicated that he thought the problem was that
if you set the street that far back, you then provide a double
row of.R-3 in there, and previously it has been indicated,
through policy, and by the people in the City through referendum,
that they wanted to cut down on the amount of R-3 in this area
• and all you want is to provide a reasonable buffer. For that
reason and because this plan will extend north eastward, I think
we should go for the compromise and out R-3 down. As a planning
matter, if this was all raw land, the applicahtos.•proposal is
_.good, but we are faced with practical considerations. How much
total apartment house area is involved in the change? How many
more units is there going to be on the first alternateagainst
the second,- alternate?
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. PRECISE,PLAN NO. 258 - Continued
Mr. °Do:sh indicated 37 here and 25 here, and Councilman Towner
stated.then there would be 12 more on this piece of property,
• and probably from the square footage of 1100 feet, it would in-
dicate two bedroom.
Councilman Brown asked Mr. Kupferer that from his property line
as it now exists, that portion 10 feet behind the curb, what is
the total length of the property, and Mr. Kupferer indicated it
was 628 feet from property line as it now exists --from back end
of present lot as now used, it is 412 feet, so we have 216 feet
,plus 412 feet.
In summarizing this matter, Councilman Towner indicated he felt
there had to be a compromise made here to give a reasonable solu-
tion out of the many conflicting requests. Councilman Snyder was
of the opinion this did not solve the problem nor did he feel there
was a reasonable solution yet presented. Mayor Heath stated he
liked the plan of the owners, except that it is increasing the
R-3 area.to more than a buffer and if the plan is amplified to
full length of the properties to Merced and north, you have quite
a bit of.R-3. Councilman Barnes stated he did not think it is
desirable to make those R-1 lots facing California any deeper and
better develop it in 135 feet depths than develop it too deep.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Brown, that
Precise Plan of Design No. 258 be approved as indicated in the
applicant's Alternate No. 2, subject to the conditions recom-
mended by the Planning Department and subject to the further
condition that the portion designated future apartment building
be subject to all of the same conditions provided for the north-
easterly portion of the property; with furthr exception that
Condition No.3 be changed to provide that the second story set-
back be 40 feet and the first story may go to 25 feet.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Mayor Heath
Noes: Councilman Snyder
Absent: None
ZONE CHANGE NO. 170 Motion by Councilman Towner,
APPROVED AS seconded by Councilman Barnes,
STIPULATED and carried unanimously, that
an ordinance be prepared re-
zoning only that property
embraced within the applicant's Alternate Precise Plan No. 2,
which has.just been approved (Precise Plan No. 258); that property
within 330 feet of California Avenue, as shown,on.the plan be
zoned R-1 with the remainder zoned R-3 and that the other prop-
erty included in the original application be left in the zone as
it is now.
. Mayor -Heath called a recess. Council reconvened at 9:30 P. M.
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ZONE CHANGE N.O. 180 and
PRECISE°PLAN OF DESIGN NO. 265
REFERRED BACK TO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Page Fourteen
LOCATION: 1345 S. Halinor
Avenue, between Ituni Avenue
and Walnut Creek Parkway
Planning Commission denied the
reclassification from Zone 'R`=1
to Zone C-3 by Resolution No. 1023, and denied Adoption of Precise
Plan of Design by Resolution No. 1024.
Appealed by applicant on April 10, 1961.
Maps were presented and the City Clerk read the resolution of the
Planning Commission. The City Clerk,further stated that the record
should show.that Notice of the Public Hearing had been advertised
in the West Covina Tribune on April 13, 1961 with nineteen notices
mailed to those property owners within the 300-foot radius area.
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.
IN FAVOR
Mr. Francis J. Garvey Practicing attorney and repre-
274 E. Rowland Avenue senting the applicants.
Covina
Mr. Garvey started off his testimony by reference, in its essence,
to the revisions or embellishments, to him, of the Planning Com-
mission resolution as read at Council level in relation to what
was actually said in the decision of the Commission, and he further
stated, a suggestion of a study of the zoning ordinance with regard
to resolutions, so that it can be easily known what has to be met
and resolution be made clear.
We are dealing with a particular and specialized case, one of
which is out of the ordinary principles of zoning and planning.
Difficult cases require particular considerations, even though
they do not fit into the organized plan of things so that justice
may be done.
One thing the resolution does not point out is that all testimony
was in favor of the applicant, and no one was in opposition to it,
and those in favor are those who live on either side, immediately
approximate to it. There is one such home owner present, and the
other home owner could not appear this evening and they would be
the people most affected by any adverse influences.
I would like to take a look at the general neighborhood situation.
There has been presented, six or seven photographs illustrating
the area of the neighborhood. I believe you are all familiar
with the area with Puente Avenue going under the freeway, and
then the service road comes off at the easterly side to bend to
the north and to become a service road of the San Bernardino
Freeway. As you come up underneath the freeway, which is really
a Baldwin Park area, but which deals with the edge of West Covina
City Limits, 300 feet from the subject property is a commercial
development of 10 units, two of which are occupied by a public
library with restaurant, laundromat, off -sale liquor store, etc.,
on the remainder. Across from this is an old house which houses
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Page Fifteen
ZONE CHANGE NO: 180 and PRECISE PLAN -NO.. 265 - Continued
Mr. Francis J. Garvey - Continued:
a barber shop and a beauty shop and are not R`-1 uses. There is
angther picture taken from the corner of the applicant's yard
toward the vacant lot,which belongs to Signal Oil and zoned for
a service station, although I do not know if that is what the
ultimate use will be or if it will be a bulk station. Directly
across Puente Avenue is a lot reserved with a sign indicating
future development of Liberty Van Lines. I doubt if they would
use that for just a parking lot and probably have acquired it
with the intention of placing a warehouse there, which is a
relatively heavy use of the property. Also, we have a r&',ptively
heavily trafficked street and service road. From the street to the
south, where there is commercial, by running to Halinor and Ituni
you have piece of property surrounded by residences and reared by
frontage road.
The applicant asks that 55 feet of the rear of his lot fronting
on the frontage road meets the condition of C-3 and should be so
zoned. That is a pretty heavy jump from R-1 to C-3, and that is
true. The West Covina ordinance is a catalog ordinance of com-
partments of particular use, and you must find a compartment you
can use whether compatible or incompatible, and you must back it
because that is the only use you can get. The applicant is de-
sirous of taking the property at the rear, leaving adequate depth
for R--1, and to place on there for his own use a small print shop.
He is, and has been, in the printing business for a long time,
and no other property is as convenient a place to develop this
use. It effects only particular neighbors, one to the left and
one,to.the right, and they are not opposed, nor do they believe
it would hurt their property.
On the property to the north, where this structure would be built,
is a secondary building on a residential, guest house or apartment,
over and above R-1 family. Non -conforming use may be permissive
with no harm to neighbors.
Directly across the street, looking across bushes, which screen
the frontage road, is C. R. Cook Tractor Sales and Service. The
Planning Department report represents truthfully, but only in
part, that zoning in West Covina is parking and storage yard for
the use, but the portion in Baldwin Park is a sales room and
sales shed. Two lots to the north along the frontage road, the
City of Baldwin Park has seen fit to cut a cul-de-sac 41 feet and
zone it C-1. The municipalities can't seem to agree and so have
zoned the uses they think are best, and then we have contention.
This is a use also affected by traffic conditions and is not
incompatible to the neighborhood.
It was pointed out this should defer to the general plan and the
whole of Halinor Avenue. Only a year ago, we had Mr. Bennett's
report, There were numerous block studies and now we have
• Mr. Eisner, and that isn't the answer to the problem confronting
us now. It is nice to have a general plan with a firm policy
and outline, but all policies seem to become more strict and
there is no precedent to guide us so we must look at each sit-
uation.
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Page Sixteen
ZONE.CHANGE NO. 180 and PRECISE PLAN NO. 265 - Continued
Mr. Francis J. Garvey,- Continued;
We have home owners here who have been long time residents of the
'City.,, and although this is unimportant to a zoning case, they need
to develop the land. They have an expensive house on which they
paid,a particular price, and which, in an effort to sell, have
been advised of a depreciation of value of two or 3000 dollars,
The house is improved over when it was bought, with the addition
of a garage, but the affect of the frontage road and the incom-
patible use of neighboring area has diminished it to the point it
no longer is maintaining its value.
The neighbors are agreeable to this change, and there is need for
study in the City of.theentire frontage road situation.
We have an application for a particular individual and a particular
use he can use. He proposed a building of masonry type of under
conditions laid down which would relatively eliminate noise of
the printing plant. It is no big flat bed process taking a large
space and undesirable to the neighborhood but a small shop printing
plant.
It is stated you can't attach conditions to zoning and that C-3
permits many uses. We can't gainsay that, but what the applicant
has in mind is a particular use now and which would gainsay any
other use. He is not asking at this time for a lot split ord-
inance which would permit selling of this.part from the dwelling
use which might be a danger relative to C-3 use, because the only
way he can put this use in here is by maintaining a portion of own
residential lot and living on it.
The Planning Commission denied the precise plan for the reason of
denying the zone change. However, the applicant is willing to
accept any condition as you may desire to include on the precise
plan.
The depth of the property with respect to residential isn't
impaired. The 65 x 75 for parking, which he seeks, would be
sufficient for parking from the rear to the road.
Mr. C. Busching
1345 Halinor Street
after the service road
on the market and the
8500 and was the best
I paid between eleven and
twelve thousand for this
property. Before the Cook
Tractor use went in, but
was there, I attempted to place this
value was. -indicated at between 8000 and
I could get.
I have a sincere desire to get my own business here in the City,
which is printing, and I am willing to accept whatever conditions
may be necessary, and this is a zone change to protect my own
interests. I have no interest in selling my property,
Mrs . G . Lewis
1339 H'alinor
I have lived here about ten
.years and I am all for this
proposed use, and have no
objection to it at all.
There being no further testimony, the hearing was declared closed.
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C. Co 4-24-61
Page Seventeen
ZONE CHANGE NO. 180 and PRECISE PLAN -NO. 265 - Continued.
Councilman Barnes.
Mr. Joseph;
Mayor Heath:
of it and zone it differently?
I think on the Cook property,
West Covina zoned a portion
of that property within the
City C-3 zoning.
That property portion in West
Covina was zoned C-3.
Do we need a lot split on this
to put this one corner com-
mercial? Can we take a piece
City Attorney Williams: I do not think this falls
precisely within the details
of the ordinance. The ordi-
nance says on R-1 lot, one single family home. There isn't
enough to split it, it has to remain one lot. Question is dividing
zoning on one lot and I am inclined to think you can, as I do not
know of any zoning which says you can or can't so long as the use
in each part meets requirements, but it remains one lot, it isn't
big enough otherwise.
Councilman Barnes:
we stipulate it revert back to
City Attorney Williams:.
Councilman Barnes:
City Attorney Williams:
Mayor Heath. -
Could there be zoning put on
this such as asked for and in
case this use was taken out,
previous zoning?
No, to change a zone back would
require the same procedure as
required for change of zone.
Only on that portion, 55 feet.
I understand the -other portion
wouldn't be changed.
How can you have a multiple
use on an R-1 piece of property?
City Attorney Williams: That bothers me'a little because
the R-1 provision is that you
can't have any other use but
single family on the lot. This is still, part of the lot even if
a part of it is zoned something else.
Councilman Snyder;
Mr. Joseph:
City Attorney Williams.*
Councilman Towner:
would have more control over it
can't go 'in there.
What is minimum R-1 size?
What is left would meet the
minimum.
It seems you would have more
merit in an application of this
type under a zone variance and
not a zone change.
I'am inclined to go with that.
.If he has a variance ands would
no longer use the property,.we
that way and then any kind of C-3
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Page Eighteen
. ZQNE'.CHANGE NO. 180 and PRECISE PLAN NO. 265 - Continued
Councilman Towner - Continued:
I. -..sympathize with the situation around this home and some adjust-
-iment would appear to be in order. The Commission suggested.we
wait to get through with the master plan, but perhaps it could
be worked out without that.
I wonder if Council would agree that a variance could be applied
to this portion of the property rather than a zone change?
City Attorney Williams- There would have to be another
notice given because the prev-
ious notice didn't indicate a
variance. It might be reasonable if that is done to waive the
filing fee to allow for the variance, but give another notice and
start before the Planning Commission again, though,
Councilman Brown- You say this can't be a lot
split, but so long as a
portion left meets R-1
requirements, the ordinance doesn't say anywhere how large a
lot has to be in C-1.
City Attorney Williams: No, and what you are saying
is the ordinance is ambig-
uous on that point, but the only
interpretation is at least minimum area lot is minimum R=1 use.
There is nothing in the area district chapter which states these
area districts applies only to R-1.
Councilman Brown- It applies only to residential.
There are too many lot splits
in the old center to indicate
anything else.
Councilman Barnes: I feel all of these properties
backing to the frontage road
should have some consideration
due to the fact that these homes in this area, and I know them,
were built before the freeway. This frontage road came in after
the homes were built there and we haven't had good or any control
of the Baldwin Park area across the street from this area. Also
due to the fact we zoned some of this property C-3 in our City
across from this area.
Mayor Heath:
and we've not extended this
Councilman Barnes:
• Councilman Brown:
•
Councilman Towner:
If that is the case, many
pieces in the City are touched
by this freeway construction
to all of them.
But they do not have C-3 across
from them,
Baldwin Park hurt us more than
the freeway when this Cook
Tractor use went in there.
It is evident we are in agree-
ment something should be done
here.
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Page Nineteen
ZONE CHANGE NO. 180 and PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. 265 - Continued
Mr. Garvey: In talking of a variance prob-
ably this should be a Condi-
tional Use Permit which permits
an abnormal use of a particular piece of property in a different
zone. Would it be possible to refer it back to consider the use
_permit which would give you more precise control over what the
applicant says he wants to do with it.
After reading from the zoning ordinance relative to what a cond-
itional use permit is, or does, Councilman Brown stated that it
seemed to him that all a conditional use permit means is that you
do not need to present a variance case.
City Attorney Williams: I wouldn't recommend it in this
case, but if he desires to do
so that is up to him.
Mayor Heath: I think the ordinance is clear
in that you can't have two
uses on R-1 property.
Mr. Garvey: That may be true, but the
conditional use permit referred
to would probably have been a
more proper application and now the applicant would be penalized
$175.00 for picking the wrong thing and he did not have an attorney
to indicate the correct application and he will again have to gq
through the cost of processing, because probably the correct appli-
cation was not applied for.
Mayor Heath:
correctly to start with.
Evidently the ordinance is
pretty clear if you as an
attorney would have filed
Councilman Towner-, We do not want to give firm
C-3 zoning here in view of
what .can:. happen, yet we also
do not want to penalize the applicant in that evidently a wrong
choice was made here as to the proper request.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Brown, and
carried, that this be referred back to the Planning Commission
to permit the applicant to file a Conditional Use Permit or a
Zone Variance subject to the waiving of fees, previous fees to
be used for the filing of the new application.
Mayor Heath voting "No."
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and
carried, that Precise Plan of Design No. 265 be referred back
to the Planning Commission in connection with Zone Change
No. 180.
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Page Twenty
PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 49 A proposal to expand Civic
.City Initiated Center area.
APPROVED
.Planning Commission recommends
approval.
Maps were presented and the City Clerk stated that the record should
show that Notice of Public Hearing was published in the West Covina
Tribune on April 13th, 1961, with 29 notices mailed on April 12,
1961 to property owners within the 300-foot radius area.
Councilman Towner left the Chambers at this time.
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.
There was no testimony presented, the hearing was declared closed.
Councilman Browne I haven't changed my mind. Three
times this has been before us and
I feel it handicaps certain
pieces of property on the south side of Sunset since most of -it
is developed. The Japanese -American Society building will be
involved and it will put all this overlay on this and the other
two pieces and is absolutely unfair to other property owners. If
it were put in prior to other developments on Sunset, I could see
it. It has always been defeated to extend it to the other side of
Sunset, but every time a slight change comes in, it's brought up
again.
Councilman Snyder- I think the Japanese -American
people had the opportunity to
object to this and the civic
center area is a farce without this extension or enlarging of the
area.
Councilman Barnes: I attended the Commission meeting
regarding this setback, although
I do not remember the gentleman
who spoke on this. I believe he and another party involved were in
favor and would comply. They were property owners of a portion not
yet developed and felt it would be an advantage rather than a dis-
advantage.
Councilman Brown: What about the three other
little pieces only 50 or 60
feet wide, and what is devel-
oped already around them?
• Mayor Heath: I agree with Councilman Snyder
that the area east of Sunset
is closer to the civic center
than the area south of Service. The comment was made at one of
these other hearings that if this restriction was placed along
Sunset the new buildings would be built under these restrictions
and the present buildings, to maintain the standard, would prob-
ably improve their property to conform with the new buildings that
went in. We've got to start somewhere and I think this would be
a good -place to start.
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C. C. 4-24-61 Page Twenty-one
PROPOSED -AMENDMENT NO. 49 - Continued
Councilman Brown; Buildings three years old won't
do their front inside of a year.
The persons owning 50-foot
frontage cant put in all improvements and rent building for what
others had been allowed to have.
Mayor Heath. -
Councilman Brown. -
I think they could do it and
others change.
The ones with a small area will
have to overbuild and he wont
get his rent for it with what
already -exists.
Mayor Heath.- With a small frontage like
that, for a person to im-
prove his property, wouldn't
be to price him out of the market, and I believe they would get
more money for it. Penalizing doesn't apply to present buildings,
but any that go in. If man who has property there doesn't want
to improve., he doesn't have to, but if he does want to build he
has .to improve.
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and
carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission
relative to Proposed Amendment No. 49, City Initiated, as indi-
cated under their Resolution No. 1027, be adopted.
Councilman Brown voting "No."
Councilman Towner Absent.
Councilman Towner returned to the Chambers.
JEWISH WAR VETERANS A spokesman for this organ-
ization stated as follows:
At the last Council meeting, a letter was introduced from the
Jewish War Veterans relating to sale of fireworks. A question:
was raised in this letter as to the point of stipulation of a
meeting place within the City limits in West Covina. It was
realized we were in the County area, although the building had
a West Covina mailing address, since the post was chartered in
1957, we have been recognized in the City as a qualified organ-
ization. We are not here to protest the decision of the Council
which was that our permit would be denied due to our meeting
place being out of the City, but we would like to ask Council
to reconsider its decision of the last meeting for a number of
reasons.
Whenever we have been called upon by any organization within the
City, financially or otherwise, we have always assisted, and we
have been involved with the programs within the City of West
Covina. We felt that the ordinance only had its first reading,
with the second one tonight, and so special consideration should
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Page Twenty-two
JEWISH WAR VETERANS - Continued
be given our post in granting us a permit, since the old ordinance
is in effect until 30 days after the second reading of the new
ordinance and upon granting application we will take steps to move
into the West Covina area in a qualified building.
Councilman Brown: The gentlemen said they knew
they were in the County, but
the first application indicated
an address of a meeting place in a home in West Covina.
Jewish War Veterans
Spokesman
at that time, but after that we met
there ever since. We were formerly
mission even though we did meet at
At that time we had no organi-
zation as such and no meeting
place, so we have the address
of the home of the Commander
at the Center and have met
granted fireworks sale per -
that Center.
Shannon Burke I am a member of .the local
Spokesman for American American Legion and V.F.W.,
Legion and V.F.W. and was the spokesman for"the
Jewish War Veterans organization
when they applied for their first
permit for selling fireworks. After due exploration at that time
we supported their request. I can say that at different times in
various projects I was involved in, personally, that in calling
upon them, that as individuals or as a chapter, they gaveus ample
support, and they are considered by various organizations here as
being a West Covina organization. Although we are well aware of
what the new ordinance reads, this has been discussed and they
have assured me if given support they would move into the City
within a year's time.
Councilman Brown; If permission is granted before
30 days, it wouldn't conflict
with the ordinance?
City Attorney Williams: That is correct.
Councilman Brown: The statement was made they
would move into the City within
a year, but they must meet
within the City for one year in order to sell fireworks under the
nVw ordinance, so this would mean you must move in right away.
'Spokesman for J.W.V. We would certainly try to do
so immediately.
`Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and
carried, that the Jewish War Veterans organization be permitted
to sell fireworks in -the City this year, subject to the approval
of the location and State Fire Marshall's Permit.
PLANNING COMMISSION
METES AND BOUNDS SUBDIVISION
No. 135-177
(Jack N. Nottingham)
APPROVED
LOCATION: Southeast corner of
Citrus Avenue and Vanderhoof
Drive.
1 Acre - 2 Lots - Area District
III.
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Page Twenty-three
METES AND BOUNDS -SUBDIVISION NO. 135-177 - Continued
Approved by Planning Commission on April 19, 1961. Council has
report from City Engineer.
Motion by Councilman Brown,, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and
.-carried, that Metes and,.Bounds Subdivision No. 135-177 be approved,
subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and to
the City Engineer's Report, as submitted to Council, dated April
21,., 1961, relative to drainage requirements.
METES AND BOUNDS SUBDIVISION LOCATION-, Northerly extension
NO. 135-175 of Ardilla Avenue, southerly of
.(Builders Co -Op of Southern Merced Avenue.
California)
APPROVED 0.883 Acres - 4 Lots - Ared
District I.
Approval recommended by the Planning Commission on March 15, 1961.
Held over from City Council meeting of March 27, 1961.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman
ilman Snyder, and
carried, that Metes and Bounds Subdivision No. 135=175 be approved,
subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
A resolution to approve a final map of Metes and Bounds Subdivision
No. 135-175 and a resolution to open a 1 foot'lot No. 125 in
Tract No. 16431 for street and highway purposes to be known as
Ardilla Street for accesstoMetes and Bounds Subdivision No. 135-
175, which were previously held over from the meeting of March 27,
1961, were again held over pending submission of necessary bond
and other pertinent information.
RECREATION AND PARKS
The action taken by the West Covina Recreation and Parks Commission
at April 13, 1961 meeting was as follows-,
A formal motion made and carried that a form letter be directed,to
the elected City Officials and.DepartmefiT Heads. Irequesting u8e.:of
their .name."-fof 6nd-disement of the bond ' issue .
A formal motion made and carried that based on studies conducted,
there are definite indications that it would be possible to build
three swimming pools of varying sizes from the approximated allo-
cation of $300,000, thus providing equity in distribution of pools
throughout the City; and whereas the Commission feels this is
essential to the satisfactory acceptance and outcome of the Bond
Issue it -is therefore recommended that the Council approve the
• request of the Recreation and Park Commission to go ahead and
consider three swimming pools in the June 6 election and stay
within the approved approximated allocation of $300,000.
C. C. 4-24-61
RECREATION AND PARKS - Continued
A formal motion made and carried that
_mission accept the proposed budget as
. of two additional Park Ca N,000;(2T
al Out;la
addition Palm View Park,
and recommends approval of this budget
City Council.
Page Twenty-four
the Recreation and Park Com-
presented, plus the inclusion.
items-. (1) McCall roperty
Large Park Trees, $,500;
to the City Manager and
Mr. Whitcher of Recreation and Park Commission explained in re-
lation to the.pool items as noted on the actions taken. These
pools would be 25 meter Olympic size --all three, heated, lighted
and filtered with casting as durable as can.be made, and includes
10 to 16 feet of concrete around it. Two pools can be placed
close to the high schools and one north of the freeway with 6000
surface feet on it. There is reasonable assurance bath houses
can be ?put on it and all other facilities within the $300,000
figure',
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, and
carried, that if three pools can be provided of adequate size
for the amount of money appropriated if this bond issue goes
through, Council will be in agreementdand if future buildings
do not allow this, at least one pool be of highschool competition
size.
Councilman Barnes-.
Mr. Whitcher-.
on each park.
Councilman Barnes-.
BOND ISSUE ENDORSEMENT
QUESTION
in that they are not permitted
letter could be sent to elected
matter of endorsement.
I question park trees at
$4, 5,00. 00.
Last year we put trees in the
budget, but we are still inade-
quate as to basip precise plan
You still want it in the budget
then.
In relation to the bond issue
endorsement, the City Manager
indicated this was taken care
of relative to Department Heads
to do this, but it was indicated a
officials and let them answer that
Councilman Snyder indicated that as a member of the Area Develop-
ment Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, it is desired to know
what they can do to help in this bond issue.
STREET TREE PROBLEM 316 N. Irwindale
A report was presented relative
to leaf droppage.from an Evergreen Ash, and examination was made
as to disease, and the work done since it seemed to be a water
problem. The suggestion is for removal, since all corrective
measure should be given to the problem by the City Manager's of-
fice before any action taken by the Recreation and Park Com-
mission.
No action necessary on this this evening, pending report.
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GENERAL MATTERS
Page Twenty-five
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. M. VanDame: Councilman Brown was the first
one to clarify for me about the
swimming pools. I thought they
were all at one place and that is why I had remarked about a wading
pool. I think this should be made clear to the public, as it was
to me.
Mr. A. Jett I understand you are considering
hiring a planning consultant to
.prepare a new civic center plan.
Is that true?
Mayor Heath-, We have interviewed eight con-
cerns who would be capable and
able to make an over all civic
center plan which, if Council sees fit, may proceed, using govern-
ment monies. If we ever go to construction, this would have to be
repaid.
Mr. Jett-, The point I would like to make
is that the City has spent a
lot of money on plans for the
Civic Center area. There were numerous hearing on these things
which have been approved. I think the Martin Plan submitted by
Martin and Associates and paid with by the taxpayers money, and
which cost a lot of money, was sufficient. With this plan the
County has built their Courthouse and the Library in accordance
with what was submitted. They had a beautiful plan and I believe
it was given a lot of thought. I do not see how many changes
could be made to that plan, and I do not think there could be
many changes.
The City Hall was provided for in it, as well as provision for
Fire and Police Administration Building.
I wanted to register my protest to spending any more of the tax-
payers money for any consideration of a plan of this kind.
Mayor Heath: The point is well taken, and
Martin and Associates made a
good plan, but as the City
advances and grows, it is the feeling that this plan is inade-
quate, and not extensive enough. The idea now is to get this
study made with government funds and the only time we would use
the taxpayers money on this study is when and if we went into
construction. When we get value received.
Mr. Jett-, If you do not propose to use
this, why spend the money?
Councilman Snyder: The other plan wasn't a waste.
We have the buildings which
are there now, but we need
strong arguments for the freeway coming up. Government money is
just as much the taxpayers money, though.
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Page Twenty-six
DISCUSSION RE. CHIC CENTER PLAN - Continued
Mayor Heath- We know we need civic center,
civic auditorium and City
offices, as very elaborate
buildings, but something we do not have is money to do it. If
we have a plan which seems to be feasible and adequate from that
plan, we can determine what it will cost the City and then we are
in a position to find out how much money we will have to raise
and where, in advance.
Mr. Jett- I think the civic center is
needed a lot more than the
parks and recreation aspect
is needed. Why spend the taxpayers money for study when you
already have one that is concise, beautiful and partly developed.
Councilman Brown- I agree with you. I am opposed
to this, but this isn't the
physical plan, these are working
plans. However, the worst part with working plans is that they may
lay on the shelf for 20 years. Times have changed in six years
since we had Martin, so if working plans change in six years, you
can't use them and it is a waste of taxpayers or federal money.
City Manager Aiassa- Mr. Martin made : schematic
drawings, which is the first
run of an architectural pro-
gram:put together real fast. Already you have a courthouse and
library, which don't quite match the master plan. Mr. Martin
was provided the opportunity to appear before the Council to
review his entire plan and had the chance to modify or do any-
thing he wanted and if he desired to continue the same plan, he had
opportunity 'to do so and was given sufficient time at the hearing
as the other architects had.
We are faced with the widening of the freeway and losing of the
frontage road. A difficult problem is at hand in developing a
fire station. One time the fire station was apart of the heart
of''the civic center, as there was provisions for the public
safety buildings, including police.
If we get preliminary plans ready and go to bond issue and have
working plans, the persons voting for the bond issue will know
what they are voting for, and after fifteen years of public
service, I think the taxpayer should know what he is voting for
and this would provide to him an actual design and cost.
Councilman Snyder -
while if we get interchanges.we
argument on the interchange.
This will do more in making
up traffic and street pat-
terns, and money is worth -
want and we need every possible
Councilman Barnes- I think this is the most
• important part, that we can
get proper interchanges, a
buffering sound barrier.between the civic center and the free-
way widening. I do not think we felt that Martin did this ade-
quately in that he didn't foresee it at the time.
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Page Twenty-seven
DISCUSSION RE. CIVIC CENTER PLAN - Continued
Councilman Brown: Things won't go as fast this
next six years as the last six,
Sbut so far as interchanges,
the State indicated we have the worst interchanges in California
and six years ago they stated we had the best.
Mrs. Van Dame-. Speaking of interchanges, the
State was at fault due to one
of the men sent here.
Councilman Brown-. Whenever someone works for a
municipality they do the best
they can, and he did the best
for the State. Maybe he sold West Covina short, but that was a
point with West Covina, and not the individual drawing these plans
for the State.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
GRADUATION - BASIC SCHOOL
Riverside, April 29, 1961.
The City Manager stated that
attendance at this by one or two members of Council induces a
feeling of well-being in the men involved who are graduating.
PARKING LOT NEXT TO LITTLE This plan is eliminating one
LEAGUE IN CIVIC CENTER bad entrance from Sunset at
the approach of the under-
pass, but if we leave only
the other entrance, it is exposed to illegal parking which blocks
the access at the time of the ball games, which is also the time
employees are leaving the City Hall.
This plan would take the grass area for parking and cul-de-sating
at the end for turn -around and utilizing the entire used area for
parking with a separate entrance because of the nature of activities
in that area and a safeguard need for the little children,
If Council feels this is desirable plan, cost figures can be
obtained.
This would close the entrance closest to the underpass on Sunset
because that location you can't see cars which come up rather
rapidly from the underpass.
Councilman Brown: That is a bad approach and
makes a hodge-podge of parking.
Maybe this could be cleared
up.
It was the consensus that rough estimates be presented.
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FIELD TRIP WITH
ARCHITECTURAL ITINERARY
May 5, 1961.
It was indicated after dis-
cussion that a change of date
be made, tentatively, to Friday, May 12.
Councilman Brown indicated he would not go.
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FIELD TRIP - Continued
Page Twenty-eight
Councilman Towner indicated possibly Items 4, 6, 8, 9 and 11 be
deleted to look at, and other items should be seen. However,
other members indicated they would like to study the list and
possibly make some recommendations also along this line.
BARRANCA STREET (OLD)
prepare the required ordinance
a one-way street, south.
RESOLUTION NO. 208.5
Certification of R/W for
Glendora Bridge FAS 630
ADOPTED
Mayor Heath:
Motion by Councilman Towner,
seconded by Councilman Brown,
that the staff be directed to
to amend the ordinance to make it
The City Manager presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
.TO EXECUTE A CERTIFICATION OF
RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH THE STATE
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS."
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. 2085.
LEGISLATION BILLS
A. B. 2o45
Police Officers
3 week Vacation
and the reasons for said objection.
REIMBURSEMENT ON WATER MAIN
Motion by Councilman Towner,
seconded by Councilman Barnes,
and carried, that the Assembly
be immediately notified of the
official objection to A.B. 2045
In development of Tract No.
23537.
Zoned R-1 originally, changed to R-3 permitting multiple use.
Present water service is from a 4-inch line and desire is to go
to 6 or<:possibly 8 inches.
This issouth of Azusa and Badillo. This will have to be a signed
agreement with Suburban Water, which has been done in two other
locations. It is.participation by developers and City.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and
.carried, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the reimbursement
agreement with the Suburban Water Company.
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Page Twenty-nine
PAYMENT TO MR. McCANN FOR Motion by Councilman Brown,
TAXABLE SALE INVESTIGATION seconded by Councilman Towner,
and carried, that Mr. McCann
• be paid the amount of $200.00
for the taxable sale investigation made by him.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes: None
Absent; None
REQUEST FROM F.B.I.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
TO PARTICIPATE IN F.B.I.
TRAINING
To be taken up at study
session Monday, May 1, 1961.
AMERICAN MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION Two cities which have given
$50.00 money, Pomona and Inglewood,
have been contacted. How-
ever, we belong to one of the organizations, staff -wise, so it
is felt there is not reason to give any money unless Council
sees fit to do so.
Councilman Towner: Is this a group urging more
federal support for local
activities? I know there
is substantial support from some of these municipal organizations
to increase the amount of federal funds in urban programs, but I,
for one, do not want to contribute money for such a program.
No participation in this was indicated.
CITY.ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO. 2086
Consenting to commencement -of
proceedings for annexation
ADOPTED
Mayor Heath:
The City Attorney presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA CONSENTING TO COMMENCE-
MENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN INHABITED
TERRITORY .. DESIGNATED AS WEST
COVINA SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION
DISTRICT NO. 169".
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. 2086.
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ORDINANCE NO. 699
-An ordinance regulating the
sale of fireworks
ADOPTED
Page Thirty
The City Attorney presented:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA AMENDING A CERTAIN
PROVISION OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF
FIREWORKS."
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner, that
further reading of the body of the ordinance be waived.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, 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. 699.
ORDINANCE;NO. 700 The City Attorney presented:
An ordinance giving notice "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
of a special election WEST COVINA ORDERING, CALLING,
ADOPTED PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE
OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD IN THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA ON THE ,6TH DAY OF J'UNE,
1961, FOR THE.PURPOSE OF SUB-
MITTING TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF,SAID CITY 'A PROPO-
SITION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBT-
EDNESS BY SAID CITY FOR A
CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS."
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. 700.
RESOLUTION:NO. 2087
To awaken and fight all
Communistic activity
ADOPTED
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Mayor Heath:
The City Attorney presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA IMPLORING ALL PATRIOTIC
AMERICANS TO AWAKEN AND TO
FIGHT ALL COMMUNISTIC ACT-
IVITY."
Hearing no objections, we will
waive further reading of the
body of the resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2087 - Continued
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that
said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Browni Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noeso, None
Absent: None
Said resolution was given No. 2087.
`RESOLUTION NO. 2088
Acknowledging the receipt
of notice of intention to
circulate petition
ADOPTED
Mayor Heath:
The City Attorney presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA ACKNOWLEDGING THE
RECEIPT OF A NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO CIRCULATE A
PETITION FOR..THE ANNEXATION
OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS
WEST COVINA SOUTHWESTERLY
ANNEXATION_.°DISTRICT NO. 168
AND AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
THEREOF AND APPROVING THE CIRCU-
LATION OF PETITION."
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:
Ayeso, Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes: None
Absent-, None
Said resolution was given,No. 2088.
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A. Teichert & Son
PORTION OF CITY YARD
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE Batch Plant
Motion by Councilman Brown,
seconded by Councilman Barnes,, and carried, that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to sign the lease agreement.
RESOLUTION TO GRANT Held for communication with
UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT NO. 53 applicant pending outcome of
(Shoe Corp. of America) his new application and ask
if this is applicant's under-
standing.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2089
Denying request for Unclassified
Use Permit and denying approval
• of .precise plan
ADOPTED
Mayor Heath-.
Page Thirty-two
The City Attorney presented-.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA DENYING REQUEST FOR
UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT AND
DENYING APPROVAL OF A PRECISE
PLAN." (Kline)
Hearing no objections, we will
waive further reading of the
body of the resolution.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that
said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows.-
Ayes-. Councilmen Towner, Barnes, Snyder
Noes-, Councilman Brown, Mayor Heath
Absent.- None
Said resolution was given No. 2089.
RESOLUTION NO. 2090
Denying a request for a
change of zoning
ADOPTED
Mayor Heath:
The City Attorney presented;
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA DENYING A REQUEST FOR
A CHANGE OF ZONE." (Kline)
Hearing no objections, we will
waive further reading of the
body of the resolution.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that
said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as
follows-.
.Ayes.- Councilmen Towner, Barnes, Snyder
Noes: Councilman Brown, Mayor Heath
Absent.- None
Said resolution was given No. 2090.
INTRODUCTION
An ordinance to change
an area district
The City Attorney presented.-
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA AMENDING THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS
TO CHANGE THE AREA DISTRICT
OF CERTAIN PREMISES ANNEXATION
NO. 165 TO AREA DISTRICT IV."
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and
carried, that further reading of the body of the ordinance be
. waived.
• Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and
carried, that the ordinance be introduced and giving its first
reading.
Councilmen Towner and Snyder voting "No."
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INTRODUCTION
An ordinance rezoning
certain premises
Page Thirty-three
The City Attorney presented:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA AMENDING THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS
TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES."
(Shoe Corp. of America)
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Towner, and
carried, that further reading of the body of the ordinance be
waived.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Towner, and
carried, that the ordinance be introduced and given its first
reading.
INTRODUCTION
An ordinance adopting a
fire prevention code
The City Attorney presented:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA ADOPTETG BY REFERENCE
A FIRE PREVENTION CODE AND
AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
THERETO."
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and
carried, that further reading of the body of the ordinance be
waived.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and
carried, that the ordinance be introduced and given its first
reading.
CITY CLERK
PROPOSED ANNEXATIONS TO
CITY OF INDUSTRY
PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO
CITY OF COVINA
REQUEST TO SOLICIT
APPROVED
Nos. 65, 66 and 68
No objections.
No. 32.
No objections.
Los Angeles County Epilepsy
Society.
No door-to-door campaign.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner, and
carried, that the request of the Los Angeles County Epilepsy
Society to solicit be approved.
REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT Eastland Shopping Center and
APPROVED West Covina Jr. Chamber of
Commerce (Battle of Hands;
Bake Sale; Childrenfs��rides,
etc.) May 19 and 20, 196�;,
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Page Thirty-four
REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT - Continued
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Brown, and
• carried, that the request for temporary use permit be approved
subject to City Staff Committee approval.
BARBEQUE CHICKEN DINNER
DENIED
Plaza Parking Lot - .39
In violation of ordinance.
Consensus was that the requirements of the ordinance be maintained,
and it is indicated this would be in violation,
MRS. F. M. NEELY Communication expressing dis-
pleasure at the naming of the
park at the corner of Orange
and Merced not being named Neely Park.
It was suggested a letter be written that it is the general policy
of Council to.permit the citizens to name City parks and also it
is not the policy of the Council to name City parks after individ-
uals.
POINT OF INFORMATION
BURGLARY PREVENTION WEEK
COMMUNICATION FROM
H. B. CRANDALL
RESOLUTION NO. 1032 OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Note of appreciation from the
De Lay family.
April 30 to May 6 proclaimed.
Expression of thanks on behalf
of the San Gabriel Valley Boy
Scouts Council for use of
Cortez Park in their recent
activities.
Amending Resolution No. 997 to
correct a legal description.
(Reichard property)
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and
carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an amend-
ment to the ordinance relative to subject property, correcting the
clerical error.
TREASURERtS REPORT March, 1961.
_ACCEPTED
Motion by Councilman Barnes,
seconded by Councilman Snyder,
• and carried, that the Treasurer's Report for March, 1961, be
accepted and filed.
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BARRY MICHAEL BRYAN DAY The Mayor stated he attended the
Forest Lawn Award Dinner at
which awards were given to
students from liberal arts colleges, One of those chosen a winner
of this essay contest was from West Covina, attending Redlands
University. This was quite an event and the boy deserves com-
mendation and so he would proclaim Wednesday, April 26, 1961, of
this week as Barry Michael Bryan Day.
Councilman Towner:
Indicate a stipulation in any
such proclamation that it
deletes any advertising,
DEMANDS APPROVED Motion by Councilman Towner,
seconded by Councilman Snyder,
that Demands in the amount of
$77,525.12, as listed on Demand Sheets B-75, C-257 and C-258 be
approved. This to include fund transfers in the amount of
$5,2o4.33.
Motion passed on roll call as follows-,
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath
Noes-, None
Absent-, None
NOMINATION FOR MAYOR
City Clerk Flotten:
Councilman Towner:
available for the full time duties
Mayor Heath re-elected as
Mayor.'
Councilman Towner elected as
Mayor Pro-Tem.
Nominations are open for Mayor
for the year beginning May 1,
1961.
I believe that normally this
is rotated annually, but I do
not have the amount of time
required of the Mayor.
I spoke to Councilman Snyder and he doesn't have the time either,
and I would say, further, that we have been satisfied with Mayor
Heath's chairmanship and on that basis I would nominate him.
Councilman Brown: I would like to nominate a
man who I feel has served the
longest and worked the hardest
on County matters, especially the San Gabriel Valley Water Assoc-
iation, Councilman Barnes.
Councilman Barnes: I would like to accept the nom-
ination and I appreciate it, but
at the present time in my company
we are in an austerity program and a lot of positions are changing
and I was notified only a week ago there would be a change in my
department, and in view of that fact I can't accept it.
I feel there is another man on the Council which I think has done a
real good job since he has been on Council. I would like to nom-
inate:Councilman Snyder.
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NOMINATION FOR MAYOR - Continued
Councilman Snyder:
indicated by Councilman Towner.
the -running in future years.
Councilman Barnes:
Page Thirty-six
Thank you very much, but I -
must withdraw from the nom-
ination because of the reasons
But that doesn't put me out of
Right now it is impossible for
me to take the Mayorship,
although I wish I could.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and
carried, that the nominations be closed, and a unanimous ballot be
cast for Councilman Heath as Mayor.
Mayor Heath:
City Clerk Flotten:
Councilman Brown. -
Thank you very much.
Mr. Heath has been elected and
officialVtakes office on the
first meeting of May.
I would nominate Councilman
Barnes as Mayor Pro -Tema
Councilman Snyder: Possibly we should consider
more people for this job.
Time isn't going to limit
us. Councilman Towner has done a good job in the City, and I
would like to nominate him as Mayor Pro-Tem.
Councilman Barnes:
Councilman Snyder:
Councilman Brown:
Councilman Towner:
open and above -board election.
Mayor Heath-.
I would like to nominate
Councilman Snyder as Mayor
Pro-Tem.
I would like to withdraw from
the nomination.
This is a good example of
backyard politics.
Rather than have hard feelings,
I would like to withdraw if
desired, but this is an
Where did these backyard
politics take place?
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Brown, that
the nominations be closed.
A written vote was taken and the City Attorney counted the ballots
which indicated three votes for Councilman Towner and two votes
for Councilman Barnes as Mayor Pro-Tem.
City Clerk Flotten-. Councilman Towner has been
elected Mayor Pro-Tem,
effective May lst, and we
extend our congratulations to him.
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There being
seconded by
at 12:15 A.
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ATTEST
9
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no further
Councilman
M.
City Clerk
Page Thirty-seven
business, motion by Councilman Brown,
Towner, that the meeting be adjourned
APPROVED Z 2 v' Z
Mayor