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10-09-1961 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA October 9, 1961 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Heath at 7:39 P.M. in the West Covina City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council- man Adams with the invocation given by Rabbi Halpern of Citrus Valley Jewish Center. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Heath, Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder Others Present: Mr. George Aiassa, City Manager Mr. Robert Flotten, City Clerk Mr. Harry C. Williams, City Attorney Mr. Harold Joseph, Planning Director Mr. Thomas Dosh, Public Services Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 25, 1961 - Approved as corrected. The City Clerk.indicated that on Page 16,, under Oral Communications the name should be indicated as Dr. M. PrcrWs:=,, and not Dr. M. Krause as shown, and further indicated as such wherever else shown in the dissertation. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried, that the Minutes of September 25, 1961 be approved as corrected. October 2, 1961 - Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by,Council- men Adams, and carried, that the Minutes of Octo- ber 2, 1961 be approved as submitted. The September 27, 1961 Minutes were held over Pending receipt of the finished copies by members of Council. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS METES AND BOUNDS SUBDIVISION No. 135-158 Accept street improvements Union Oil Company APPROVED improvements. (Sanitary sewers being retained covering Vincent leased when those improvements ceptance and bond release. LOCATION: Northeast corner of California Avenue and Center Street only. To accept street improvements and authorize release of bond for street and sanitary sewer accepted May 22, 1961) Bonds are and Garvey Avenue frontage to be re - are accepted. Staff recommends ac- Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams, and car- ried, that street improvements in Metes and Bounds Subdivision No. 135-158 be approved and authorization given for the release of United Pacific Insurance Company bond No. B-81812 in the amount of $32,000.00. 0 C. C. 10-9-61 Page Two PROJECT C-101 LOCATION: City Hall, 1444 Accept Heating. Improvements West Garvey Avenue. George Waale Construction Co. DELETED FROM AGENDA To accept heating improvements and authorize release of Trav- elers Indemnity Co, "Bond to Release Money Withheld on Claims" in the amount of $476.25. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner, and car- ried, that Project No. C-101 be deleted from the Agenda as per the request of City staff. RESOLUTION NO. 2202 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 IN PRECISE PLAN NO. 288 IN SAID CITY" (Broadway - Hale Stores, Inc.) LOCATION: Southeast corner Sunset and Garvey Avenues. - Pacific Indemnity Co, bond No, 243507 in the amount of $44,000.00 for street and storm drain improvements Staff recommends acceptance of bond. Mayor Heath: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Snyder that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Tommr,Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2202. RESOLUTION NO. 2203 ADOPTED LOCATION: Vine Avenue east of Insurance Co. bond No. B-95719 improvements and adjustments in ceptance of bond, • Mayor Heath: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING A BOND TO GUARANTEE THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVE- MENTS AND THE TIME OF COMPLE- TION IN PRECISE PLAN NO.. 13, REV, 4" (Von's Grocery Co.) California Avenue. United Pacific in the amount of $3,000.00 for street Vine Avenue. Staff recommends ac- Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution,. Motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Towner that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: -2- • Co Co 10-9-61 Page Three RESOLUTION NO, 2203 - Continued Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2203. SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT. LOCATION: Caroline Street, A'11-59-3 Danes Drive and Baymar Street REPORT ACCEPTED Sewer District, Report of Los Angeles Health Officer To accept report, instruct the City Engineer to proceed pursuant to provisions of Section 2808, Diva 4 of the Streets and Highways Code and to spread report, in full, upon the Minutes. The report of the Los Angeles Health Officer was read, in full, by the City Clerk as follows: Addressed to the City Council of this City, attention of Mr, R. Ea Pontow the City Engineer, and dated March 16, 1961. SUBJECT: Caroline Street, Danes Drive and Baymar Street Sanitary Sewer District, A111-59-3, City of West Covina. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that sanitary sewers be in- stalled in this districts ANALYSIS: This Department has made an - investigation of the Caroline Street, Danes Drive and Baymar Street Sanitary Sewer District, A111-59-3, City of West Covina, as shown on the attached map. During the course of this investigation 179 house -to -house calls were made. Of this number 63 occupants were not at home or did not answer the -door, Of -the 116 -property owners or tenants actually contacted 48 or 41% reported having experienced trouble with their individual subsurface sewage disposal systems. They complained that the systems filled up causing raw sewage to back up into the house plumbing fixtures or to overflow onto the surface of the ground; also that frequent pumping and cleaning out of the systems or the construction of new seepage pits was necessary. The soil within the area of this proposed sanitary sewer district consists mostly of heavy clay and loam. This type of soil is not - conductive to the proper functioning of any type of individual sub- surface sewage disposal system as it has very poor leaching qualities. In view of our survey, I, the undersigned Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles, having been officially designated ,,bg,the' City Council of the City of West Covina to perform public health.,,. services for the City of West Covina, do hereby recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the installation of sanitary sewers in the proposed Caroline Street, Danes Drive and Baymar Street Sanitary Sewer District, City of West Covina, as an improvement nec- essary to the protection of public health and pursuant to the pro- visions of Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code. -3- C. Co 1.0-9-61 Page Four SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT A111-59-3 - Continued Signed, Roy Oo Gilbert, M. Da Health Officer Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, that the report of the Los Angeles County Health Officer be received and spread in full upon the Minutes. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried, that the City Engineer be instructed to proceed pursuant to the provisions of.Section 2808, Div. 4, of the Streets and Highways Code, RESOLUTION NO. 2204 The City Clerk presented: ADOPTED 94A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF CER- TAIN SANITARY SEWERS ARE NEC- ESSARY AS A HEALTH MEASURE IN CAROLINEE STREET AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHT OF WAIF IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA" (A91.1-59-3) Mayor Heath, Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Barnes that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed can roll call as follows- Ayes- Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes- None Absent- None Said resolution was given No. 22W RESOLUTION NO, 2205 ADOPTED Mayor Heath: The City Clerk presented- "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING A MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR IM- PROVEMENTS OF CAROLINE STREET AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHT OF WAY IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA" (A911-59-3) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, . Motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Towner that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:, Ayes. Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes- None Absent- None Said resolution was given No. 2205. -4- i Co Co 10-9-61 RESOLUTION NO, 2206 ADOPTED - Page Five The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ADOPTING PROFILES AND IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND - SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IM- PROVEMENT OF CAROLINE STREET AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHT OF WAY IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA" (A°11-59-3) Mayor Heath: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2206. RESOLUTION NO. 2207 ADOPTED Mayor Heath: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DECLARING ITS INTEN- TION TO IMPROVE CAROLINE STREET AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHT OF WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA BY THE CON- STRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWER; THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS OF WAY PERTAINING THERE- TO AND DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFORE; DECLARING THAT THE WORK TO BE DONE IS OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE AS- SESSED UPON A DISTRICT" (A°11-59-3) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2207. -5- n U Co Ca 10-9-61 RESOLUTION NO. 2208 ADOPTED Page Six The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AND DI- RECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF" (Grant Deed of easement Ae11159-3) LOCATION: Azusa and Garvey Avenues - Fred W. Uihleino Mayor Heath: Hearing no objections, we - will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that said resolution be adopted, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilman Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2208. RELEASE OF STREET EXCAVATION BOND Principal: Gold Shield APPROVED Plumbing and Heating. Aetna Insurance Company bond No. 5-452195 in the amount of $1,000.00. All obligations that are guaranteed by this bond have been satisfactorily fulfilled. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried,that the authorization be given for release of the Aetna Insurance Company bond No. 5-452195 in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Principal, Gold Shield Plumbing and Heating. RELEASE OF STREET EXCAVATION BOND Principal: California Sewer APPROVED Construction Company. Indemnity Insurance Company of North America bond No. M 25 50 81 in the amount of $1,000.00. All obligations guaranteed by this bond -have been satisfactorily fulfilled. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, that authorization be given for release of the Indemnity Insurance Company of North America bond No. M 35 50 81 in the amount of $1,OOO.00 to the Principal, California Sewer Construction Company. ACCEPT SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES LOCATION: Merced Avenue and IN DISTRICT A111-59-1 Willow Avenue Sewer District. APPROVED Accept facilities and author- ize release of United Pacific Insurance Company Bond No. B-85074 in the amount of $78,710.85 subject to Notice of Completion Procedure. Staff recommends acceptance and bond release. The City Clerk stated the record should show that the inspector's final report, dated October 6, 1961, has been received and is signed by Mr, Burton, Mr, Lathrop and Mr. Pontowo -6- Co Co 10-9-61 ACCEPT SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES - Continued Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman carried that sanitary sewer -facilities in District accepted and authorization given for the release of Insurance Company Bond No. B-85074 in the amount of Is subject to Notice of Completion Procedure. RECREATION AND PARKS Page Seven Adams, and A°11-59-1 be United Pacific $78,710.859 Commission action at their meeting of September 28, 1961- Motion by Commissioner Veronda, seconded by Commissioner Whitcher, carried unanimously, that the Aecreat�on and Park Commission re- quest the City Council to designate October as Teen -Kan -Teen Month. In addition it is also requested that a joint resolution between the Recreation & Park Commission and City Council be prepared and submitted to the Teen -Kan -Teen Foundation indicating their support and urging the whole hearted support of the community in carrying out the aims of the Teen -Kan -Teen Foundation to a successful com- pletion. Mayor Heath- I had a telephone conversa- tion with a representative. of the Commission and was told of the program before them to rejuvenate this grogram. After discussion with the Commission representative, the Chairman to be specific, it was felt that we have some very energetic people in charge of this program, as Mr. Madott had been, previously. I • felt that it would be to everyone's advantage to give this new ad- ministration two or three weeks of action to see if they were going to perform as objectively as they felt they could. If they showed some progress in the next two or three weeks, I then recommended that the Council possibly could adopt the month of November to pro- claim as Teen -Kan -Teen months According to Mr. Busching, this. sounded like a good idea and he indicated that he would relay this to the Teen -Kan -Teen group. I would like to recommend to the Council that with the present administration as enthusiastic as they seem to be, that we give every support we can and at the next regular meeting which will be on the 30th, if their program is progressing and they have a good outline ahead of then, at that time we can proclaim No- vember as Teen -Kan -Teen month, No objection was stated. Mrs. R. Blood I believe the Commission would Parks & Recreation Commissioner agree with the month of Novem- ber as designated but would it be possible for the Council, at this time, to have a motion relative to the adopting of a joint resolution by the Commission and Council to indicate support, because the Commission and the Teen -Kan -Teen people felt that a reaffirmation of the resolution would aid to spur this on and the resolution is not the proclamation relative to the month indicated. Mayor Heath- The reason we would rather not do that, speaking now of we, myself and Mr. Busching, in our conversation was this: The Teen -Kan -Teen program has been stopped lately due to various reasons even though it was under the good leadership of Mr, Madott. This present leadership may be as good, or even better, however should they be stopped by:the-,same problems, there is the possibility the Teen -Kan -Teen program may not go ahead and then it would put us in an embarrassing position -7- Co Ca 10-9-61 Page Eight RECREATION AND PARKS - Continued Mayor Heath - continued to proclaim November as Teen -Kan -Teen month and then if the gen- eral program is not progressing and it is felt the City might take over the project, it would put us in an embarrassing position. Mrs. Blood: I do not refer to the pro- - clamation but just something to indicate�.that we are be- hind this group and would al- so like the citizens coopera- tion in getting this done. Mayor Heath: Council could perhaps give a vote of confidence to the new administration relative to the Teen -Kan -Teen in that they are willing to back the new Teen - Kan -Teen administration in every way they possibly can. Councilman Towner: reation and Park Commission had to us and I could go along with of it and urges the community to would be harmless enough and it with the new administration. I am not sure this is what is intended. Perhaps the kind of resolution the Rec- in mind is stated in their motion that as it indicates our support support its I feel to do this might give it the boost it needs • Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried, that the City Council joins with the Recreation and Park Commission in preparing and gubm It rig_t'b the .T66n-Kan-Teen Foun- dation.a resolution of support and Iurging support of the community in carrying out the aims of -this Foundation to its successful con- clusion. SCHEDULED MATTERS BIDS STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN PROJECTS LOCATIONS: Sunset at Rowland C-96 AND C-154 Avenues Lark Ellen Avenue, Martin and Weisz north of Vine Avenue and Lark AWARDED Ellen Avenue, south of Merced Avenue. Bids were received at 10:00 A. M. October 5, 1961 in the office of the City Clerk, Notice of Publication has been received from the West Covina Tribune on Sep- tember 21 and 28, 1961 and as a news item in the Green Sheet on September 12, 1961. The City Clerk read the report from Mr, Jo Lathrop, dated October • 6, 1961, second paragraph, which indicated the award of bid recom- mendation go to Martin & Weisz as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $3,076.62, The bids received were as follows: MARTIN & WEISZ $ 3,076.62 A. Jo BEINSCHROTH 3,500.69 All bids contained 10% bid bonds. -8- Co Co 10-9-61 page Nine BIDS STREET IMPROVEMENTS - C-96 AND C-154 - Continued Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that • the bid on Projects C-96 and C-154 be awarded to Martin & Weisz as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $3,076.62 and that all other bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None Absent:' .None HEARINGS ZONE CHANGE NO. 197 Sunset Manor Co. HELD OVER TO WITH CONSENT OF APPLICANT Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath JANUARY 8, 1962 AND AT REQUEST LOCATION: Southwest corner of Glendora and Merced Avenues, between Glendora Avenue and Sandyhook Street Request to reclassify from zone R-A to zone C-1 denied by the Planning Commission Resolution No. 1102. Appealed by the applicant on September 21, 1961. Maps were presented and the,City Clerk stated that the record should show that nine notices had been mailed in the area and that advertise- ment of notice of this hearing was published in the West Covina Tribune on the date of September 27, 1961. Resolution No. 1102 of the Com- mission was read. Mayor Heath opened the public hearing, and stated that all those de- siring to present testimony should rise and be sworn in by -the City Clerk. Mr. E. Jo Till I represent the owners and de- 145 No. Cater Avenue, Whittier velopers of this particular piece of ground. As you can see from the zoning map, at this particular location, this .property is adjoining an existing -commercially developed and used zone. We are seeking this same use in this particular application as the prop- erty to the north. We would admit and amend the application, if Council should so desire, so that the balance of the area within this undeveloped portion of this particular situation here should be within the application, as we feel that it will develop into possible multiple housing uses or at most professional uses. However, just the corner property is involved at this time and the necessary right of way and improvements will be made and given for Merced and Glendora as pro- posed to the Commission. The applicant agrees to dedication of right of way and full improvements. Some people at this Commission hearing • gave opposition to this particular proposal because they felt, as the Commission does, that it would cause strip zoning to continue down Glendora and become a major problem for the City, However, I do not think this situation is likely on our side of the street and at any rate only what is owned and asked for here is the thing that we can come before you with. 50 C o C o 10 -9 -61 ZONE CHANGE NO. 197 - Continued Mr. E. Jo Till - Continued Page Ten We think that for foreseeable use, this will promote the use for .the west side of Glendora at this location. The piece would -act as a buffer strip between C-1 and single family adjacent property and is of sufficient depth after widening to get sufficient buffet zoning. There could also be a landscaped area in conjunction with the wall which already exists. We think this is a very valid and reasonable application. The Com- mission admits it isn't likely this will be developed in single fam- ily. We understand you are studying the problems of Glendora. Avenue and ask, at this time, that you take the matter under submission with the idea that when you have concluded a reasonable way to treat this property that we may hear your decision on this matter. We do not think this use request is particularly earthshaking in the plan for the City of West Covina. It is a limited area and a logical transi- tion in business zoning across from business zoning and that you will find, as the property is fully improved, that it will provide ad- ditional revenue for the City as subsequent businesses to go on this piece of ground. Mayor Heath asked if it was Mt. Till's suggestion that Council hold this matter in abeyance fox^ any particular time or act on it now. Mro Till indicated that Council has ultimate jurisdiction resting with them as to what they might want to do with the property and that there might be some problems here which were not given complete evalu- ation by the Commission and that it would seem pointless to have ap- plications keep coming before the Commission and Council to adjust; zoning on this property, Mr. Till further stated there would be the dedication and widening of Merced and Glendora and that it is desired to have Council consider this. Mr. Till stated that he further under- stood that Council is thinking in terms of ultimate planning for the development of the Glendora zoning program and that if Council thinks it is a flaw that the balance of this property on Merced was not included in the application, it can be referred back, through the ap- plication to possibly answer the problem of ultimate use. It was in- dicated by Mr. Till that a precise plan of use of this property would have to be filed and on that particular plan, consideration of the necessary buffering can be given for the area to the south. Mayor Heath indicated that Mr. Till had stated regarding possible other problems in the area to be solved, but indicated that this cannot be held in abeyance for any period of time unless it is requested to by the applicant or their representative. Mayor Heath asked if this was so desired, to hold this in abeyance? Mr. Williams stated with the request or consent of the applicant it can be held but it cannot be sent back to the Commission for the inclusion of other properties. That would take a new application and new notices posted since other property was not included in the pre- vious notice or at the hearing before the Commission. It could be held in abeyance, if desired, and consolidate it with another appli- cation that might be filed later. • Councilman Barnes referred to the study.of the general plan now going on and in holding this over, possibly more clarification would be given as to what was felt would be or could be done in this area. The repre- sentative was asked if he would be willing to hold this over until such a finalization of the plan was reached? -10- Co Co 10-9-61 ZONE CHANGE NO. 197 - Continued Page Eleven Mr, Till indicated the willingness to hold this over until there is finalization and did not think this matter should be concluded on the resolution of the Commission but considered with other items being considered in the general plan. Councilman Snyder indicated this may be three to four months. Mr. Till stated if it were even four months the request is to hold it over for four months and then he would again come before the Council at that time relative to the matter and find out about any conclu- sions relative to the general plan in this area. Councilman Towner indicated that in considering whether to rezone this property, it would be helpful to have a precise plan showing the property might be adequately developed if it should be rezoned, Mr. Till stated that at that time we will present a precise plan and would submit that in writing tomorrow. Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, that the hearing on Zone Change No. 197 be continued until the date of January 8, 1962 at the request and with the consent of the applicant. ZONE CHANGE NO. 191 LOCATION: 1128 South Glendora Mabel L. Lovett Avenue, between Merced Avenue APPROVED and Wescove Place. • Request to reclassify from Zone R-1 to zone R-P denied by Planning Commission Resolution No. 1.108. Applealed by applicant on September 22, 1961. Maps were presented and the Commission Resolution was read. Mayor Heath opened the public hearing and stated that all those de- siring to present testimony should be sworn in by the City Clerk. IN FAVOR Mr. F. Jo Garvey I am speaking for the applicants 274 East Rowland Avenue and am associated with Mr. Covina, California Daniel A. Cosner, West Covina Attorney. We note that this"was denied, not upon the basis of an existing master plan or an existing zoning situation, which is fixed, but "because it was felt that R-P uses should not be permitted any deeper than one lot depth on the easterly side of Glendora Avenue in both of these cases." This automatically sets up a hardship situation throughout the City of not more than one lot depth and is not justified on Glendora Avenue so peculiarly situated that it has virtue of only one lot depth. The radius map :illustrates more clearly. We have a situation between Merced and Westcove Place on the east side of Glendora Avenue. One large • irregular lot which has present zoning of R-P which isn't zoned in this cases That lot sides on the ones marked 61 and 60 for its entire depth. One lot sunning back from Glendora irregularly across the en- tire backs of 61 and 60 and making a turn and coming across lot 69. We have R-P on Glendora. With respect to R-P it is irregular and difficult to break down. Look at 61, it has R-P on it approximately 56 to 57 feet plus the angle of 21/25 coming back. Next to that we have a lot which backs on lot 62 for the entire dimension which the applicant proposes to join to another lot to make commercial profes- sional buildings. Lot 61 is presently occupied for professional uses ---11- Co C. 10-9-61 Page Twelve ZONE CHANGE NO, 192' - Continued Mr. Fa Jo Garvey, - Continued by Mr. Cosner and the landlord proposes to join buildings on those two lots along Wescove. If you say this is..policy relative to one lot depth then we can turn to the subdivision ordinance of the City and find it is pos- sible to have a subdivision. There is nothing to prevent us from re -subdivision. So we take lot 61 and 62 and resubdivide them vertically and comply with what the Commission has asked for in this respect. Lots are 65 feet across Glendora running back a great deal of distance irregularly because of a pie -shaped line. If this is Area I it is more than adequate a line because lot lines drawn from a point approximately mid -way or down between this point and this point will give approximately 65 feet. If you look up the street particularly beyond Wescove, from beyond the reverse corner, lot 33 and 34 have R-P, and the R-P runs back in a manner that we could re -subdivide and have 6288 square feet from which I would presume this subdivision was approved before the area district was or it must be in Area Io I see no reason Wescove is a dividing line to make this Area II, We have an integrated use of three lots creating a problem. One not included because of a strong supposition that the Commission foresaw what happened and might be applied for. Still there is only one side of the street running back into a pie -shaped piece with 4 lots on it to fit in a professional commercial center. The building elevations do not affect the residential character or building on Wescove or on Tru- man Place and it would provide adequate parking, ingress and egress use, and support this particular property in a more adequate manner. Were we to come in for a variance and asked that we be granted this and point out the existence of other lots over here we would be .faced with arbitrary discrimination against this lot 60, were we to say, not one lot in depth, measured against others, that it is an area surrounded on two sides. by existing R-P and compatible use? Entrance is not provided from Wescove but from Glendora so we gen- erate no additional traffic on Wescove Place and possibly get off some existing traffic for professional uses with more adequate par- king than that which presently exists. There is justification to take into consideration the existing zoning on both sides of the street to justify the change of zone as requested. The precise plan speaks for itself and was only denied because of the zone change denial and there were no particular picks taken at the precise plan, Mr, Cosner: We -had no objections to this matter oy any of the people. There is a Petition on file of residents in commercial and residential areas requesting this matter be granted, There being no further testimony, the hearing was declared closed. Councilman Towner: We had an application on Mr. Thyberg°s property across the street and changes in zoning were made on the basis of that. We had, I believe, Lot 60 applied for once before and Mr. Thyberg across the street had what amounts to two lots zoned R-P already, and in order to hold the line at one lot depth took off some of Thyberg°s zoning, I do not -12- C. Co 10-9-61 Page Thirteen ZONE CHANGE NO. 191 - continued Councilman Towner - Continued know if that was logical or right as one lot depth vertically from Glendora Avenue is more reasonable an approach, Councilman Snyder: It seems to me that Mr. Garvey's arguments are logical. The lot as;is;.without'.extra depth, is rather difficult to make a useful piece of property. I think that per- haps the Commission was acting on precedents which weren't well founded and which possibly shows the dangers of acting on precedent. We would have more useful piece of property with the lot going R-Po Councilman Barnes: At a previous hearing on this, requesting zoning on Lot 60, I felt at that time it should have been granted because Lots 35 and 34, have the same depth as these two are in width and I took the attitude the two particular lots were approximately the same. I also felt that Lot 61 couldn't be developed properly being as narrow as it was, and that these two lots should have been zoned R-Po I still am of the,same opinion. Councilman Towner stated he thought that it would be possible to hold the zoning line as indicated on the request here and not extend it further into Wescove Place and this would be in keeping with prior depth of R-P zoning, Although the plan hasn't been appealed it has been indicated there might be a more reasonable layout and also there should possibly be additional landscaping provided, Councilman Adams stated he had not been here for previous discus- sions on this matter in the area but that in considering this par- ticular application, he could see where the applicant could have some difficulty in developing 61 as it would fit in with 62. He would concur with what had been said by Council members, and it would seem a reasonable request and appear that any further en- croachment into R-1 could be controlled to the east. Councilman Towner asked if there were any conditions on the zone change and Mr. Joseph indicated there are no conditions on the zone change but conditions may be imposed on the precise plan and before there is any action on the plan he would like to review it with the applicant. Councilman Towner stated the plan has been denied, not appealed, and therefore a new plan would.have to be filed and Mr. Cosner indicated that would be done. Mayor Heath indicated that the last time around he had highly favored this being R-P and.he thought this is even a better proposal. Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried unanimously that Zone Change No, 191 be approved, GENERAL MATTERS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Heath: I understand this group that is present in the Chambers are interested in an action taken by the Council concerning the proclaiming of October 24, 1961 as United Nations Day. We have been led to believe that there are people here who are in favor of this having been done and those who are opposed to this action of proclaiming U. No Day. -13- Ca Co 10-9-61 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Continued Mayor Heath - Continued Page Fourteen The item now indicated on the Agenda are oral communications, at which time citizens can bring up what items or matters they de- sire to speak about. However, in all fairness to everyone and to other members of the City who have problems, we must limit dis- cussion. The ordinance of the City states that we permit three minutes of testimony. But the Council always extends that time to what ever time is felt to be needed by those desiring to speak and to properly present their case, within reasonable limits. With the very large group we have here tonight there would evi- dently be many people who would desire to speak. We would like to hear all of them but evidently to do so would keep us all here to the very early hours of the morning in order to complete other City issues and would also probably present much repetition of statements. I would ask if there is any one spokesman for the groups represented? Since there appears to be no one spokesman for either group, if the Council so desires I would suggest that comments be limited to one minute each and after receiving 15 testimonies, if there proves to be repetitious testimony after that time we will call a halt because after such a length of time we will probably know all that will be necessary to know about the feelings of those before us, which we do not know now. If after the 15 minutes it is felt there are more facts to be gleaned we can consider extending the time, We allow a full minute to anyone wishing to speak. However, before testimony is started, I would like to state that • we proclaimed anti-Communist Week. We were the first City to do soa Some one has been quoted that this was not proclaimed by this Council, which was not so, and the letters sent in to Council along this line were extremely sarcastic and totally uncalled for. We have also proclaimed, among others, Pearl. Harbor Day; Hire a Vet- eran Week; National Library Week,; Public School Week; American Legion Week; Bill of Rights Week and United Nations Day. Mayor Heath then proceeded to read the proclamation relative to United Nations Day and stated that whether you call this a Re- public or a Democracy it is still a united front. We are Ameri- cans and the President of this country is elected by the people. There is still the obligation we have to our President whether he is the man you voted for or the man you voted against, he was the man chosen for our leader and we should back him and as our Pres- ident he has requested United Nations Day be observed. From the audience- I understand there have been written communications re- ceived which will be read this evening regarding this subject. Would it be amiss to juggle the agenda so that these may be read at this time? Mayor Heath: It could be done if the Council so desires. I feel we would be unjust to read pages and pages here so perhaps it could be done in the form or summary of pro or con and the person or persons names read as to whether in opposition or in favor. The City Clerk can indicate whether the letter is in favor or not and give the per- sons name and address. -14- i 0 Co Co 10-9-61 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Continued From the Audience: to limit the people in oral equitable and just to do so. Page Fifteen Point of order, if you are going to read these letters and yet state you are going presentation, this would not seem Councilman Snyder: I think not. We have taken actions, previously, on,this matter and we did not know this was coming before us again tonight. This matter has been previously discussed before Council. From the audience: City Clerk - Mr. Flotten: It is my understanding these letters are not to be read but just state for or against with names indicated, We have 13 letters, 4 tele- grams and one petition con- taining 39 names in opposi- tion to this proclamation. The petition sent by Mrs. Wm, Schwarz of 519 Hurst, Covina contains 39 signatures in opposition; one from Azusa, two from Arcadia, four from Covina, seven from E1 Monte, four from Baldwin Park, three from Glendora, three. from La Puente, twelve from West Covina and two from Monrovia. We also have received four telegrams in opposition from Mr. and Mrs, Peter Ho Young, Mr. and Mrs. Ha V_ Curll, Mrs, John McGinnity and Mrs. Barbara Rose. We have received letters in opposition from Mro & Mrs, Robert Sharp of 1327 Ea Vine Avenue, West Covina;Mrso Joanne E. Knowlton of 905 No. Vanderwell Avenue, La Puente; Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Fain of 413 We Kenoak Drive, Covina; Joy Y. Enlow of 281 Eo Cypress Avenue, Covina; Mrs. Hazel Taylor of West Covina; Elizabeth Worth; Mary To Mallory of 281 E. Cypress Sto, Covina; Mrs. Shirley A. Casey of 1619 So. Forrest Avenue, West Covina; Mr. & Mrso Ronald F. Worth; Mr, Fred Worth of 313 Walnuthaven Drive, West Covina and a booklet entitled "Should We Strengthen the United Nations?" from Betty McGinnity of 3630 E. Holt Avenue, West Covina. We have received in favor of this proclamation a telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hull, a postcard from Mrs. Walter Co Michaels of 1012 Cummings Rd., Covina; and letters from Mr. & Mrs, Louis Fine of West Covina; Sylvia M'> Bartlett of 1315 W. Devers St., West Covina; Mr. Henry Kent, Pastor of Community Presbyterian Church; W. Irvin Williams, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Covina; Paul Be Salmon, 749 Briargate Lane, Covina; Pastor Ho Ca Newcomer of St. Timothy's Lutheran Church of West Covina; Mrs. Clayton Brown, President of League of Women Voters of West Covina and Newell A. Johnson, M. Da of the Magan Clinic of Covina. We have also received a communication in favor from John Gunn, Pastor of the First Babtist Church of West Covina and from the Chamber of Commerce of this City. - Mr. Charles Lovers stated he was opposed to it and he is from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Mr. A. Johnston stated he wrote a letter opposing it and represents the Los Angeles County Medical Association. -15- Co Co 10-9-61 Page Sixteen ORAL COMMUNICATIONS .-';Continued Mrs. Don Clearwater stated she wrote a card opposing it. Mr. Go Ma Browning of 422 South Albertson Street, Covina, stated he had concerned himself with three documents which would gain ad- mission in'any court, one which deals with the findings of the Senate Judicial Committee dealing with the paralysis that the Com- munists are capable of affecting on any organization so that it would become useful to the Communist conspiracy. That a special element of global conquest as in and through the U. N... The second document deals with Unesco which is for their own purposes and used by them for teachers and put in classrooms for children under 13 years of age. In regard to kindergarten the part played in educa- tion is to correct home errors in training and is the first of many such social identifications he must achieve on the way to membership in the world society. Ruth McCormick stated that she had sent in a petition with quite a few names on it, possibly 30, and a letter mailed by a friend with at least 6 names on it, in opposition. Mrs. Barbara Clearwater stated Council should take more time on this and think and study it before really making up their minds. She knows minds can't be changed over night but if Council reads and looks at both sides of it maybe they will reconsider this proclama- tion, She asked just to give it time. Mr. Bo Bane of 413 West Kenoak Drive stated that the guarantee of property is a sacred thing to use There is a declaration of human rights put out by the U. No, Article 17, in that everyone has the right to own property alone as well as in association with others and not be arbitrarily deprived of this property. This was issued back.in the 40°s but a committee changed these articles in 50 and 55 and this article no longer appears in human rights so there is no statement to allow ownership of private property. A woman in the audience, who did not state her name, indicated that W. Irvine Williams of the First Presbyterian Church may speak for himself but not for his congregation of which she is a member and she does not feel that he has the right to speak for her. A Mrs. Fedderson called for a show of hands of all those opposed but the Mayor indicated that this program in opposition was re- hearsed for over a week by one side and the other side has had about three hours notice, and that Council would take views from both sides but it is not trying to show who is better organized and who isn't. Mrs. Do L. Baker of West Covina quoted from the congressional record of the 83rd Congress as to remarks made in the House of Representa- tives. "Purpose at this time to build a world government by amending the charter of the U. Na It is necessary to change the constitution to carry out the design and conspiracy to carry out a world government. There is a deliberate scheme of the U. No to destroy the constitu- tion of the U. So It is the goal and purpose to envision world government and to make out citizens a part of that world government and to strip them of rights under the constitution of the U. So Can anyone doubt the U. No is set up to do with this country that which couldn't be done by force of arms but surrender our liberty without firing a shot" (Usher L. Burdick of North Dakota.) -16- Ca Co 10-9-61 Page Seventeen ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Continued Mrs. Worth of 313 Walnuthaven stated Council should just think of the three names starting the U. No namely; Vishinsky, Molenkov and Hiss. • Mr. Glenn Smith statedhe agreed with all statements made and the U. Na Day shouldn't be proclaimed, Mr. R. Kowski of La Puente stated that in the resolutions stated in the U. No Force for Peace International, this year°s.agenda has 100 items and 10,000 sub -items on the agenda yet there is not on the agenda or sub -items anything about Berlin or Vietnam which are dangerous issues at this time. June Worth of West Covina stated she represented some of the mem- bers of the American Legion in West Covina and the West Covina auxiliary who are not in favor and also her church was mentioned being in favor of this but she, as a charter member, was not. Helen Brown-1227 Robindale I am speaking for the League of Women Voters which is a national non -partisan organ- ization with the goal of promoting good government with informed citizens. One of the issues studied 'is'the:U. Na and that study began before the Charter of the U. No was ratified and before the United States became a members We continued to observe the U. No and its actions ever s.nc a then and to keep our members informed. Last year we reviewed this continuing responsibility and 132,000 members of the League in 50 states decided that 132,000 women were all the same mind and we are aware of the limits, problems, errors of the Ua N> but we are all also aware of disagreements that we, as individuals, have with our own United States government but are sure that none would consider recinding their support of our government for these types of differences and this is why the League makes sup- port of the U. No and congratulates the.City Council in its proclam- ation of U. Na Day. We feel that it is a means for•world'peace and security of mankind.. Mayor Heath stated that League of Women Voters Week was proclaimed because of their great help to the community and to the_Countryo Rev. John Gunn of 1113 East Cameron stated he cannot speak for the First Baptist Church or the Chamber of Commerce but would make a couple of observations. The U. Na is here and we are members of it and while I do not agree with everything they do, or our elected officials do, we go along complaining and expressing doubts in it but we also should go along hoping to change it in some way. We are members of the U. No good, bad or indifferent. U. No Day has as its primary purpose the attempt to interpret its work to use It doesn't ask us to pledge allegiance to it or to its nations. The U. No, for good or ill, has certain abilities in our world that no other organization has and has communication to all other parts of the world. If we will do what we say for peace, we have a means to an end in this and have the opportunity to function if concerned . enough to express viewpoints to our officials. Are we willing to face up to the U. N. for what it is, good or bad, willing to take a fresh look at it. We won't change the day, it is a nationally scheduled day, but will say to those in the community, we will take a look at it and commend the courage for facing up to its -17- Ca Ca 10-9-61 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Continued ,Page Eighteen Rev . Janssen of the West Covina Methodist Church stated that he did not represent his people nor did he.believe the other.ministers meant it to represent their churches as they know that its members . have different opinion, We are not unaware of the weaknesses of the U. No nor we are not una- ware of the goals of the Communist Party nor do we assume that all of the actions of our Country are identical with the Will of God. But I heartily support the proclamation of the U. No because I be- lieve that to fail..to support the U. No is to concede a victory to the Communist Party and to say they are too strong and we can't match them and that ultimately they will take it all over, so let us give up the U. No and.give the rest of the world to them. Let us shore up our walls and separate ourselves from the rest of the world and fight it out. Failure to support it would be saying that the United States doesn't need the rest of the world but the rest of the world needs the United States and the United Nations. It is impossible to say those down trodden nations must stew in their own juice and if we do not support them they will fall to the Communists and I heartily support this Uo No proclamation, Mrs. E. Bo Samuels of 333 North Citrus stated that there has never been spawned a more injurious evil than Communism and if anyone thinks the U. N. is a tool of Communism he should oppose it. But so long as my Government is part of the U. No and participates in the U. No, I shall. support it because I believe in supporting my government. I would commend the City of West Covina in passing this proclamation and hope you will let it stand. . Mrs. So Chervin stated that she would agree with the'two speakers in that isolation is dead in this nuclear age and if we withdraw from the U. No we will only serve Communism by doing so. It was further stated the American Legion and its.auxiliary are members of the com- mittee for the U. No Councilman Snyder stated that he thought that all has been said inso- far as Council is concerned, previously, and that anything further would only be repetitious unless Council desires to have further dis- cussion on this, Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner and car- ried unanimously that Council reaffirms its approval of the proclam- ation .of U. No Day, Mayor Heath called a recess, Council reconvened at 9035 Po M. Dr. Montgomery stated that he did not know what the previous Minutes had indicated on this matter but that he represents no organizations nor any other individual except himself. Judge W. Martin Desired to present'a resolution for Council°s consideration which he though is unusally fitting and appropriate at this time regarding the recent work and passing of Mr. Louis F. Madotto Judge Martin stated he had personally worked with Mr. Madott during the past four or five years and knew of the time, money and devotion given to civic services and purposes in various fields, as well as physical stamina it took to devote to these -18- Co Co 10-9-61 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Continued Judge W. Martin - Continued Page Nineteen thing so unstintingly, Judge Martin indicated the City of Indus- try had recognized this resolution and copies would be given to Council relative to it. The death of Mr. Madott occurred on his 55th birthday,.September 26, 1961, and in recognition of this man°s work, as well as other outstanding citizens it was felt there should be one day of the ;year set aside for recognition of such matters to be known as Civic Servant Day and it was felt that the date of Sep- tember 26 be so appointed, which would not only point to the out- standing achievements of this one man but also of all others. Mayor Heath stated that there have been many people who have given considerable time and energy and received no thanks for it and that he was looking at five such men seated in Council and many befoke these who spend much more than the $50.00 allowed them as well'as sacrifice their home life and many other things for the benefit of the City at large. He felt that a Civic Servant Day would be some- thing in line to recognize all those who give their time and energies and should be reviewed with the possibility of setting up such a day, Mrs. Van Dame: I've always said you people should have more than $50.00 a month, it isn't fair. I have been coming to many meetings and I know what work you have to do and the decisions you must make and the time you must spend, the last meeting lasting until almost 2 o'clock in the morning. I could go home but I won't because I do not want to miss a trick. You say you can't do it, get more money, but I know it has been done in West Covina and that you really deserve it and I am not kidding either, Mrs, Samuels-, Mayor Heath-, never get any information from Mrs. can be written.upo But if Council like to proclaim this date, October Did you know that today is Mrs. Van Dame's birthday? I would like to do something now that I've wanted to do for a long time, but we can Van Dame about herself so it feels it is in order I would 9, 1961, as Mary Van Dame Day. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner;, and car- ried, that the Mayor shall so proclaim October 9, 1961 as Mary Van Dame Day. RECREATION AND PARKS Trip -luncheon meeting Between Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council November 4, 1961 at 9.00 A.M. Confirm by letter from City Manager. CITY MANAGER REPORTS RETIREMENT OF CAPT. GUERIN This is the first Fireman to be OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT retired in the City. Ten years service and full retirement, was Fire Prevention Officer and a Fire Captain, and has done an outstanding job. -19- Co Co 10-9-61 CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Page Twenty Retirement of Capt. Guerin - Continued Motion by Councilman Barnes,. seconded by Councilman Towner, and cai° . ried that the City Clerk prepare a resolution in honor of Mr. Guer1no POINT OF REFERENCE TO BUDGET Pertaining to the reduction in PARK AND RECREATION the Recreation and Parks budget of $11,OOOo00o There was a joint meeting with school. of- ficials, Co Thyberg and J. Eastman, and they agreed this is a. worthy cause and have sanctioned its Oral report to Council. AGREEMENT WITH NEPTUNE AND THOMAS ASSOCIATES FOR CIVIC CENTER, final draft and if agreeable Council of the contract. Council received copies of proposed agreement. Mr. Williams subtracted, added, modified and has given a can now authorize the execution Mayor Heath stated he had some remarks to make on this particularly in reference to "Clerk of the Works" employed by the City and wor- king with the architect. He felt this is splitting responsibility and in his experience he believed the architect was expected to see that his specifications and plans are met and held responsible for that. Whereas if this "Clerk of the Works" is to report to the City it could conflict and split responsibility. He would rather see this "Cl.eik of the Works' hired by the architect and paid for by the City. Councilman Adams: To have a "Clerk of the Works" employed by the City is having our man on the job to see the construction goes in accordance with the plans and specifications as to what we are buying from the architects Then he is our contact on the job to see this is carried out. Some larger firms do hire a con- struction manager but this is the usual way to have our own people do the inspecting. Councilman Barnes: or four? Plan checking in regards to built, who is responsible? City 14anager, Mr. Aiassa: Who is responsible for plan checking of the different structures whether it be one the buildings that would be a set of plans and specifications from staff reviews and looks over them for a give this to special firms, however the a small fee. There are two ways you can do this. A lot of cities, and the County in particular, get the architect and their own final check. Many cities County will also do it for Councilman Barnes: Who does it inthis case? • City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: In this case it is up to the City, whether we do it or the architect does its There is a fixed fee for preliminary plans and specifications and a fee for inspection if he does the final inspections The architect's total charge is approximately 8% of the project. What we are doing now is going into real fine detail of these things. We can hold this in abeyance for another study but we should get this thing done in order to obtain Ho W. F. A. federal funds. -20- • Co Co 10-9-61 Page Twenty One AGREEMENT FOR CIVIC CENTER - Continued Motion by. Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner; and carried, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to negotiate the contract with Neptune and Thomas. RESOLUTION NO. 2209 The City Manager presented. ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF.THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.1277 BY ADDING CERTAIN CLASS SPECIFICATIONS" Plan Checker - Range 23 ... Park and Tree Foreman -Range 22 (1 each) Mayor Heath. Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Snyder that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows-, Ayes. Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes. None Absent. None Said resolution was given No. 2209. CITY ATTORNEY RESOLUTION NO. .2200 ADOPTED Mayor Heath. The City Attorney presented. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA EXPRESSING ITS AP- PRECIATION FOR THE SERVICES OF LOUIS F, MADOTT AND EX- PRESSING SYMPATHY ON HIS UNTIMELY PASSING" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows.. Ayes; Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes. None Absent- None Said resolution was given No, 2200. RESOLUTION NOo:2211 ADOPTED Maya° Heath. The City Attorney presented. "A RESOLUTION OF THE,CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA COMMENDING MR. ROBERT L. JACK - SON FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA. Hearing no objections,.we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, -21- • 0 11 Co C. 10-9-61 Page Twenty Two RESOLUTION NO. 2211 - Continued Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows - Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2211. RESOLUTION NO. 2212 ADOPTED Mayor Heath: The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA COMMENDING MR. DOUGLAS Ca LAUNER FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA. 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.Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2212. RESOLUTION NO, 2213 ADOPTED Mayor Heath: The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA COMMENDING MR. GEORGE No HENRY, JR. FOR HIS.SER- VICES TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA. Hearing no objections we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, Motion by Councilman Adams,`seconded by Councilman Snyder that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2213 RESOLUTION NO, 2214 ADOPTED Mayor Heath: The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA COMMENDING VIVIAN A. HEATH FOR HER SERVICES TO THE .CITY OF WEST COVINA" Hearing no objections we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. -22- E E Co C. 10-9-61 Page Twenty Three RESOLUTION NO. 2214 - Continued Motion by Councilman Barnes; -seconded by Councilman Adams,Vthat said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows- Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2214. ORDINANCE NO. 721 ADOPTED 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" (Zone Change No. 200 - Varney) . Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams, and car- ried that further reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams, that said ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:, Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said ordinance was given No. 721. ORDINANCE NO. 722 ADOPTED The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING SECTION 8118 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RE- LATING TO THE FENCING OF SWIM- MING POOLS" Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner, and car- ried that further reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner that said ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said ordinance was given No, 722 CIVIL DEFENSE.ORDINANCE HELD OVER AMENDING CODE RELATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE SHELTERS (Second reading and Adoption) Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, and car- ried, that this matter be referred to the City staff for recommenda- tion to the City Council and that the City Attorney make recommenda- tion to the staff in writing as.to the proposed changes and faults, or work directly with the staff on this matter, -23- Co Ca 10-9-61 Page Twenty Four. CIVIL DEFENSE ORDINANCE - Continued Mar. Williams said"he would be willing to work with staff 'and/or submit written recommendations but not this week and Councilman Snyder noted that there was no time limit placed on this. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 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" (Zone Change No. 196 - Bandy) Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and car- ried that further reading be waived. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams, and car- ried, that the ordinance be introduced and given its first reading. RESOLUTION NO, 2215 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DENYING A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE AND DENYING APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN" (La Berge) • Mayor Heath: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading. Motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Snyder that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen..Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2215 RESOLUTION N0; 2216 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DENYING A REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE AND DENYING THE APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN" (Weitzman) Mayor Heath: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading, Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams, that said resolution shall be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None. Said resolution was given No. 2216. -24- r1 LJ • Co Co 10-9-61 RESOLUTION NO,. 2217 ADOPTED Mayor Heath: Twenty Five The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPOINTING WILLIAM JOHNSON AS A MEMBER OF REC- REATION AND PARK COMMISSION" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading. Motion by Councilman.Snyder, seconded -by Councilman Adams„ that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2217. RESOLUTION NO. 2218 ADOPTED Mayor Heath: The City Attorney presented. - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING THE REAP- POINTMENT OF ANDREW RENWICK AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION" Hearing no objections:, we will. waive further. reading, Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Adams, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2218. RESOLUTION NO. 2210 ADOPTED Mayor Heath: The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING THE APPOINT- MENT OF.HERMAN R. FAST AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COM- MISSION" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading. Motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Snyder that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: -Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 22100. -25- • Co Co 10-9-61 RESOLUTION NO, 2220 ADOPTED Mayor Heath, Page Twenty Six The City Attorney presented, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY. OF WEST COVINA FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CON- VENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS TO WIT, FIRE STA- TION AND LIBRARY AND'APPURTANCES THERETO AND OTHER PUBLIC.'PURPOSES" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading6, Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Snyder.that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows, Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes, None Absent, None Said resolution was given No. 2220. CITY CLERK REPORT ON REFERENDUM Ralphs Grocery Company Petition filed at 8:05 A. M. September 26, 1961. Deadline for filing was September 27, 1961 at 5,00 P.M. There are 22,729 registered voters and 2273 signatures were required for sufficiency. There were 2719 signatures and 393 signatures rejected. Amount of signatures are sufficient. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and car- ried, that the referendum in the matter of Ralphs Grocery Company go to a vote of the people. There was discussion as to whether to hold a special election or have it on the ballot of the municipal election next year. Motion by Councilman Barnes, Seconded by Councilman Adams, that this matter be held over to the next meeting. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATION West Covina Plaza Merchants for APPROVED mechanical rides in parking lot November 28 to December 3,, 1961. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Adams, and car- ried this matter be approved subject to the City Safety Committee. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATION May Company APPROVED Eastland requests permission to enclose outside entrance area in canvas creating a Christmas Pavillion for Santa Claus.. -26- • 1] • Co C. 10-9-61 Page Twenty Seven TEMPORARY USE PERMIT - MAY COMPANY - Continued Motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that the request for temporary use permit be granted subject to the necessary City inspection. City Building and Fire Departments have inspected this situation under which this will be constructed. CANVASS OF BALLOTS Canvassing of ballots took ANNEXATION NO. 168 place with Councilman Barnes reporting the result of the absentee vote Yes - 3 and No - 2 and Councilman Adams reporting the regular election result Yes - 149 and No - 45. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams, and car- ried that it is the finding that upon a canvass of the election re- turns on. Annexation No. 168 that the result was as follows: Yes - 152 No - 47 and that the proposition is declared to have carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ANNEXATION 168 The City Attorney presented. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS WEST COVINA SOUTHWESTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 168 PURSUANT TO A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 26TH DAY OF SEPTEM- BER, 1961" Motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and car- ried, that further reading'be waived. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Adams, and car- ried that the ordinance be introduced and given its first reading. NEW ANNEXATION BOUNDARIES City of San Dimas. Referred to Annexation Committee, Councilman Towner, PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 50 - AREA V Held over for study. Report of Planning Commission REQUEST OF COVINA VALLEY BOARD OF REALTORS PROCLAMATION Concerning recommendation that a member of their organization be considered for vacancies on the Planning Commission. October 8 to 14 as National Y Teen Roll Call Week. -27- 1�1 • C. C. 10-9-61 SUGGESTION FROM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS REQUEST TO SOLICIT APPROVED Page Twenty Eight To suggest qualified members from this group to -serve on the Planning Commission and - Recreation and Parks Commis- sion. Sunset School Chorus. To sell candy door-to-door from October 10 to 23. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Adams, and car- ried, that this request be granted. WEST COVINA WOMAN'S CLUB REQUEST TO SOLICIT San Gabriel Academy Request of West Covina Woman's Club to solicit merchants in the City which was referred to the Chamber of Commerce re- ceived approval. For San Gabriel Academy - Seventh Day Adventist, Sale Of peanuts, etc. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Adams, and car- ried, that this request be granted. EXCHANGE CLUB LETTER CITY OF LOS ANGELES MOVING CHARGES TO COUNTY JAIL PROCLAMATION LEAGUE.,OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONVENTION Motion passed on roll call as follows: Copies to be sent to Council. Concerns their taking over of part of the Teen -Kan -Teen pro- ject. Referred to Councilman Snyder to take up at next regular meeting. October 16, 1961 as Toast- mistress Day. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Adams that the expenditure of $175.00 per person be approved relative to League of California Cities Conference at San Francisco. Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Barnes that the City Attorney be authorized to attend the League .of California Cities Convention in San Francisco at the City's expense, not to exceed the amount of $175.00. -28- Co C. 10-9-61 Page Twenty Nine LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONVENTION- Continued Motion passed oh..roll call: .-as;1ollows : Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, • Noes: None Absent: None COUNCIL COMM I TTEE REPORTS Snyder, Mayor Heath FALL -OUT SHELTERS Councilman Snyder gave a re- port on the meeting attended by him and Mayor Heath in an attempt to answer questions relative to fall -out shelters. Evident- ly there is a great deal of emotion over this matter and people want some answers as to the best means to proceed. It was indicated that. any impetus for building of community shelters must come from the people themselves but it was pointed out this is national leader- ship problem which had been weak. We promised them only that the Council would hold some study sessions on this and attempt to come up with some unified policy. The people want to know what to do, whether build own shelters or whether community shelters can or should be built and governmental policy has not been unified. Pos- sibly we should meet to see if we can come up with some unified pol- icy to pressure the national government to provide means, forget it or build own shelters. My recommendations is to have study sessions and try to come up with possibly some unified policy to answer people's questions. • Mayor Heath stated he had written letters to the school district asking if they might be able to participate in a joint venture on fall -out shelters on City property, and their participation would be financial, SUPERIOR COURT Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams, and unamimously carried, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the letter to the Honorable Frank Bonelli relative to the Superior Court and the conveying of land. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and car- ried that the Mayor be authorized to write to the Board of Super- visors stating that it is our understanding that any organizing for a Superior Court facility pending a determining of the Superior Court site in the East District is only temporary provision and does not effect the permanent location of the Court and in the event it does the City of West Covina will find suitable facilities for such a temporary Court site, PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING To be attended by Councilman Snyder due to Councilman Barnes' inability to attend. Councilman Snyder stated that we are the center of a Commercial area, and must take our responsibilities as such so far as this goes° Ac- cording to Mr. McCann if we were all one area unit we could be the second largest city west of Chicago. -29 - C. C. 10-9-61 Page Thirty DEMANDS APPROVED Motion by Councilman-Towrier', seconded by Councilman Snyder, that Demands in the amount of $162,139.90, as shown on Demand Sheets No. C-285, C-286, C-287 and isB-86 be approved. This to include fund transfers in the amount of $135.342.26. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None Absent: None Precise Plan No. 292 to be on next Agenda. Motion by Councilman Snyder; seconded"by Councilman Barnes, and carried that their being no further business the meeting be adjourned at 11:15 P. M. to Thursday, October 19, 1961, at 7:30 P.M. 0