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01-08-1962 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA January 8, 1962 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Heath at 7:45 p.m., in the West Covina City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Adams with the invoca- tion given by The Rev. Jacobs of Christ Lutheran Church. 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. Thomas Dosh, Public Services Director Mr. Harold Joseph, Planning Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 26, 1961 - Approved as corrected as follows: Page 6, Paragraph 5, should be indicated as "used as a first line" instead of "used as a number one line" as shown. Page 17, Cameron Avenue Report, Paragraph 1, last sentence should read "I think we should do it" instead of "I thank we could do it" as shown. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams, and carried, the that the Minutes of December 26, 1961, be approved as corrected. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS PROJECT NO. C-158 ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS W. S. Paving Company) APPROVED LOCATION: West Side of Sunset Avenue, south side of Service Avenue. Subject to Notice of Completion procedure, Insp;hctor's final report on file. Staff recommends acceptance. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, that street improvements in Project No. C-158 be accepted subject to Notice of Completion procedure. RESOLUTION FINAL MAP METES & BOUNDS LOCATION: Northeast corner of Puente SUBDIVISION No. 135-188 and Leaf Avenues. William D'Amato Approved final map of Metes and Bounds Subdivision No. 135-188. (Street and sidewalk improvements are in except for 30 feet on Puente Avenue for which cash bond in the amount of $400. 00 has been provided.) Tentative Map approved by ,Council November 27, 1961. The City Clerk requests this matter be held over, and also Item 3 on the Agenda which pertains to the same area, in that there is some question as to ownership of a certain section of this final map. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, that the resolution pertaining to the Final. Map of Metes & Bounds Subdivision No. 135-188 be held over to the next regular meeting. -1- m • 0 0 C.C. 1-8-62. Page Two RESOLUTION Accepting.certain real property heretofore granted to City of,West Covina for Street and Highway purposes, Location: North side of Puente Avenue, east -of Le'af"'Avenue. Accept easement for street and highway purposes to be known as Puente Avenue. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carriedl that the resolution pertaining to acceptance of property be held over to the next regular meeting. RELEASE j1,000.0,0 STREET PRINCIPAL: B. A. Gorham Company of.. EXCAVATION BOND 'Temple City APPROVED Fidelity and Deposit Company Bond No, 73 87 499 in the amount of $1,000, All obligations guaranteed by this bond satisfactorily fulfilled. A r new bond has been received. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, that authorization be given for the release of Fidelity and Deposit Company Bond+No, 73 87 499 in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Principal, B. A. Gorham Company of Temple City. RELEASE $400.00 STREET PRINCIPAL: Miraleste Investment Company EXCAVATION BOND APPROVED Pounder°s Insurance Company Bond No, 24137. All obligations guaranteed, by the bond satisfactorily fulfilled. Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried,, that authorization be given for the release of Founder's Insurance Company Bond No. 24137 in the amount of 1400,.00 to the Principal, d Miraleste Investment Company. RELEASE TWO 11,000.00 STREET PRINCIPAL: Carters Sanitation EXCAVATION BONDS APPROVED Founder's Insurance Company Bond No. 20760 in the amount of $1,000.00 and Pacific National Fire Insurance Company Bond No, 862471 in the r. amount of .$1,000,00, All obligations guaranteed by the bonds satis- factorily fulfilled. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams, and carried, that authorization be given for the release of Founder's Insurance Company Bond No, 20760 in the amount of j1 000.00 and Pacific National Fire Insurance Company Bond No. 862471 in the amount of f1,000.00 to the Principal, Carters Sanitation. PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE MAP OF TRACT No. 19337 LOCATION: North side of Franeisquito 8. A. Watt Avenue between Broadmoor APPROVED and Sunset Avenues. 9.73 Acres - 35 Lots - Area Dist. II Approval reoommended by.Planning Commission on January 3, 1962. -2- Coco 1-8-62 Tentative Map of Tract No. 19537 o Continued. Page.Three Maps were presented and the conditions were read by the City Clerk, The question was asked relative to the block wall along Sunset Avenue • shown on this map and Mr. Joseph indicated that actually this was just following out the pattern already in there, which is a block wall to the north of this property, along Sunset Avenue, and across the street. This ends the matter of the block wall which terminates at the corner of Francisquito. The question was raised as to the "more than usual" setback of the homes from Francisquito and the amount of trees and planting in front, and the reasoning behind this, Mr. Joseph indicated this was the last parcel to go in, in homes, in this area and since there was a very large shopping center directly across the street which had no stipu- lation of any planting or screening placed upon it for the buffering of noise or sight from the residences, it was felt that this stipulation of planting, and trees in front of these homes would aid in cutting down noise and sight of this center, as well as help muffle the sound of traffic on Francisquito which is becoming increasingly heavy, Mr. Joseph also stated that at the meeting of the Planning Commission, the applicant had expressed his willingness to go along with this suggestion and had no opposition to it, Mayor Heath, who had raised the question, indicated that since the applicant was willing to go along with it, he.would say nothing further on the matter although he did question in his own mind as to whether this was protecting the homes from the commercial or the commercial from the homes and that it did give quite a large front area• as well as back area, for the home owner to take care of, • Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, that Tentative Map of Tract No. 19537 be approved, subject to the recom- mendations of the Planning Commission, SCHEDULED MATTERS BIDS DISTRICT A°11a60®1 LOCATION: Magnolia Avenue and Larkwood - SANITARYSEWER DISTRICT Street Sewer District. Bids were received as advertised at 10:00 a.m., January 4, 1962, in the office of the City Clerk and referred to the City Engineer for recom- mendation to the City Council at this meeting. Notice of Publication has been received from the 'West Covina Tribune on December 4 and 21, 1961 and as a news item in the Green Sheet on December 13, 1961. The bids received were as follows° MIKE PRLICH & SONS CITY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ?K�AOHDIC K & SONS, I NC . 1� KbB4 51'F�UNIHN CO L,D;&°M, CONSTRUCTION CO. • EIMOND J. VADNAIS DAKOVICH & KRAL JERRY ARTUKOVICH CONSTR _CO, L,.L, DOBKINS CONSTR. CO. .JAMES WARNER CONSTR. CO'; VUKOJEVICH & KORDICH MIKE RAMLJACK CO, All bids -contained 10,% bid bonds, Correction ;1209864.,34 V1209866,96 120 , 897 0.59 1219843.43 1119e5J:,6 T 1319122.65 132,748,61 1339432.13 137,194,04 1389290.45 1429943.34 142,996,17 143Q142,05 143,285073 -3- C.C. 1-8-62 Bids- District A'11-60-1 - Continued, Page Four The City Engineer recommended the bid be awarded to Mike Prlich & Sons as the lowest responsible bidders in the amount of $120,866.96 with bid bonds to be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, RESOLUTION N0, 2287 The City Clerk presented. ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AWARDING A CONTRACT TO IMPROVE MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION Nil, 2245," (AIii-60-1) 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, 2287, HEARINGS ZONE CHANGE No, 208 •- and PRECISE PLAN OF,DESIGN No, 295 - Rev, Fl) Ottis D. Harbert & Carl Lp Mossberg APPROVED LOCATION: 120 No Orange Avenue, between Garvey and Workman Avenues, Request to reclassify from zone R-A to zone H-P approved by Planning Commission Resolution No, 1135. Maps were presented and the conditions were read by the City Clerk, ,r Mayor Heath opened the public hearing and all those desiring to present testimony were sworn in by the City Clerk, Mr, 0, P. Harbert It is not necessary to say too much as r. 421.S. Citrus' this has been previously before Council at which time C-1 was requested. It seemed that this was the way to obtain our objective to possibly put some office buildings on it. At that time we had the possibility of getting a State office building use on this property and we still have that possibility, and we feel this is a logical request. There being no further testimony, the hearing was declared closed, F Councilman Barnes raised the question of a block wall and it was indi- cated there was one required at a height of 5-feet which the Councilman then indicated would probably be adequate, as to height. Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried, that Zone Change No, 208 'be approved, Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner and carried, that Precise.Plan of Design No. 295 Rev, (1) be approved, subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, -4- C,C 1-8-62 Page Five ZONE CHANGE No. 206 LOCATION. 725 So Glendora Avenue, be - Larry Bade -Leslie Sugar tween Glendora and California HELD OVER to Avenues, 1-22-6? Request to reclassify from zone R-A to Zone R-1 and R-3 denied by the Planning Commission Resolution No. 1141. .Appealed by the applicant on Dec, 22,1961. Maps were presented.and the Conditions were read by the City Clerk. Mayor Heath opened the public hearing and all those desiring to present testimony were sworn in by the City Clerk. Mr, It, .Sugar; Mr, Sugar presented a letter which had 135 N, La Brea been submitted to the Planning Commission, also, but he stated "not read' at that t time. The Planning Commission denied this application for two reasons. one was for the protection of the R-1 property in the neighborhood although there was.n°,t any objections at the time,.o.f_..the hearing so..I_:could.not understand what the protection tb...the m meant`. I also have -herd" support from neighboring owners of property which'I present for the record. The second reason for denial was the feeling there was no further need for R-3o kloveve,rj before I bought the property I made an extensive survey and contacted several loaning organizations relative to making this type of survey°'and I also present letters from two of the largest savings and loan organizations actually committing° themselves on the' proj*ect-' which would amount to somewhere in the neighborhood of three million dollars. I also contacted various brokers in the area as to R-3 de- velopment and I would also present for the record their opinion and findings relative to this matter, To substantiate the need for R=3 here is a bulletin from Security Title Insurance Company, December issue, which deals with H-3 in various general areas. It would appear from the findings and indications from all those various organizations and people contacted that this is an excellent site for R-3, 'There is hardly any R-3 developed south of the freeway, it is all: mostly north, yet that is why you have so much sub -standard type of developments because to the north good development couldn't come in because of the area and objection of people living so close to the free- way. During the past seven years I have done a lot of development in West Covina and tried to develop south of the freeway because there is a 'better-buyer°•trend south of the freeway. I feel this is a good place for this use in that it is surrounded by three major or secondary streets and is far enough from the freeway and yet close to the Civic Center and shopping areas and the hospital. In developing this, a high-classl-, luxury type apartment will be constructed., which West Covina has not ,had come into- the, City as yet, _ Mr.,Sugar presented the architectural rendering of the proposed building. • There is another factor of the heavy burden on this property. When the. property to the east developed, for some reason or other Cameron Avenue was not provided for, or half of Cameron Avenue wasn't, and in ordinary circumstances it should have gone through there. So now the whole of Cameron Avenue extension is coming off my property. This is to be an 80-foot R/W, approximating 2-1/2 acres of land at about 40 to 50 thou- sand dollars, There was a cost study relative to improvements which was around $35,000. and I believe your City Engineer concurred with that cost study, -5- I> C.C. 1-8-62 Zone Change No, 206 o Continued Page six I do not feel I would desire to build 8-1 in there because there are people who want to get out of there to buy better homes and these homes there now are inexpensive homes. I would not desire to take a chance to build better homes with a major and secondary highway nearby. I wills as indicated, place homes on California Avenue that would be facing the present homes on California. Homes on service are backing up to this property and are extra large lots which are just a burden to the City and to the property owner. I am willing to buy ppoperties in back or I could incorporate it in my project so that they will realize something on the excessive lots. Also on Cameron they are backing up. On Glendora all the owners are against R-1 zoning and would like to sell those houses but cannot do so because nobody will buy R-1 on Glendora Avenue, IN OPPOSITION Mr. T. Geddes I. have lived here seven years and I 13J California Ave, realize this property is sort of a bug - a -boo. I have been sitting here for seven years looking for something com- patible to go there, preferably all in homes. I have nothing against apartments although I do not know if they really and truly agree with the basic theory in this city. Although we can't all, economically, live in fine homes, regaNlessfl it is my home and I'm proud of it, However, I know I would like to sell my property, or part of it, and the people on Glendora, I agree, can't sell because of 8-1 zoning, Mr, Ioa I have watched this property in many 1213 W. Cameron instances and when it is said that this property can't be put into homes I feel that is a fallacy.as they have done it with Merced Park and the Jewell Homes and I think this can go into homes as others did down on California, going south. I think we have come to a point in the City as to the number of apartments we place in the City. We made mistakes in placing too many gas stations and also discount stores and in doing: this we impinge upon those men who. work as independent units in the City and take away their ability to make a profit and so we have those things to watch. I think we owe the property owner the possibility of making a profit but we want him to be careful and to try to work with us. I can't see just having one row of homes on California, that isn't a buffer. I think if we extend the apartments possibly from Glendora mayne halfway on the property might amount to something worthwhile but I can°i. see one row of homes and the rest as $-3, Mr, Go Geyer Inasmuch as we have many beautiful homes 822 E. Herring and few apartments, it should remain that way. If this is put in, I believe both Glendora and California will be overtaxed, traff io-wise, and you will have a bigger traffic problem. Then you will also have more families per lot or unit, or whatever it is9 and you will be taxing the schools which are already overtaxed. The applicant doesn°t live here and he says he won't aevelop this with-e out apartments but we do not care, it will sell to somebody else who will buy and put in single family lots, BEN C.C., 1-8-62 Zone Change No.. 206 e Continued. Page Seven IN REBUTTAL • I am providing R-1 on California which I do not think would lower the value of anyone's home. I have built quite a few homes in this area and you can seen if you so desire, the type and quality of home that I usually build. Whether I live in West Covina or not makes no difference. I am a develop- er of single family homes and there is always the matter of not only the seller, but also the buyer and whether people will buy such a use in an area so there is benefit to both sides. So far as people on Cameron Avenue, they are backing to it. The opinion of apartments might be justified in the light of those put up in West Covina but that is because of the locations granted and really good apartments could not be built on most of them. But this use here would be something that would benefit the area and the City, and by its very - construction would be nicer looking than cheaper homes in this area. Sone times, in actuality, a cheaper home can be of more detriment than an apartment because it depends upon what is done and what can be placed on the land and what will sell. There being no further testimony, the hearing was declared close, Mayor Heath asked Mr. Sugar if he had stated that he would dedicate the property outlined as Cameron Avenue, to the City, and Mr. Sugar stated that was. correct. Mayor Heath asked what about improvements and Mr. • Sugar indicated he was willing to participate in improvements. Councilman Adams asked how many units and Mr. Sugar indicated about 60 or 65 depending upon the size of the rooms and Councilman Adams then .stated he was talking about 300 people plus, and Mr. Sugar indicated eventually in full development. Councilman Adams asked in addition if each unit has its own recreation and Mr. Sugar indicated it would have five buildings and separate re- creation areas. Councilman Turner asked if studies had been made as to whether or not from a physical standpoint R-1 could develop here. Mr. Joseph stated that there had been four studies presented relative to this, to the Commission. Councilman Towner questioned as to the result of the studies and Mr. Joseph indicated the obtaining of 51 to 55 lots in this area in normal subdivision, depending on whether utilizing the rear part of properties on Service having deep lots, this is net land left. Councilman Towner then asked, relative to the testimony as to the economic unfeasibility of improvements to go here with R-1 lots and whether any study was made as to cost of each lot if required to dedi- cate and improve California, Glendora and Cameron Avenues. Mr, Joseph stated a study made by the Engineering Department for the Commission indicated improvements for Cameron Avenue, only, was about $33,000.00 • including entire improvement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, both sides. Councilman Barnes asked if such information was studied relative to Glendora and California Avenues, and Mr. Joseph indicated that had not been computed, only Cameron Avenue. Mr. Aiassa indicated that Cali- fornia and Glendora would normally be provided by subdivision. Mayor Heath: We had a similar project like this west: - of this location, the Kandell property, where Cameron Avenue cut through at the back end of the property. R-3 was placed gust to the south of Cameron. o •4 0 C,.0 , 0 1-8-62 Zone Change No. 206- Continued Page Eight This situation is about two blocks away, and. it,also had 8-1 in the same position as it is in this plan. I think this is an expeditious way of getting Cameron cut through. Insofar as apartments, I.have made the statement many times that I feel that apartments are not adaptable next to the freeway and I believe there are locations through the City where they can be more readily placed and not next to a freeway. The people to the west are protected here by a row of k-1 homes and these buildings are placed half -way between homes, north and south. Cameron Avenue is something we would like to see developed immediately because it is a through street in the City. I can't see that this particularly hurts anyone's property. We have three objectors in the audience out of the entire area which is a very small percentage and on the other hand we have a petition in favor from surrounding home owners, Councilman Barnes-, Thinking back to the Mandell property, and the entire development in this area, I think we had H-1 which would be com- parable to H-1 facing California, but we also had some R-1, bse.kine up to R-1 backing up which would be oomparable to R-1 backing up to R-1 lot-s facing Service,. I think perhaps we might plat buffering around on two sides,, if possible, and still have a good., development here. Councilman Snyder, I have been rather closely involved relative to a zoning for a hospital here and I am very well acquainted with the property, traffic access, streets, etc. However, it somewhat frightens me to see all these apartments here, especially since land use study indicates that we probably have enough or more land zoned for apartments than we need now, Mayor Heath: However, there are three major streets on three sides and I can understand the: problem of cost, but intend to object to whole piece going multiple. I could see some compromise, half to east going multiple and half to west A=1, but I can't see this whole thing going x-3o However, the density on this area is determined by us when we get a precise plan and this only indicated there could be satisfactory development as H-3o The density matter comes up later, Councilman Snyder indicated there might be a difficult time controlling.: it, however, and Councilman Barnes felt the amount requested to be zoned was too great, Councilman Snyder indicated he was aware of all the arguments in placing an apartment here. He had them when the hospital proposal was placed here with 200 people arguing, but he would still like to study this a bit more, and would like to see some block studies, He further stated that he, too, would certainly like to see Camerson developed here, Councilman Towner questioned as to whether the consultant had recom- mended low density here and Mr. Joseph indicated that he had, The City Clerk stated the record should show that 101 notices had been mailed to those living in the area and that relative to the petition, 14 people representing 8 homes, stated they were in favor of this request, -8- C.C. 1-8-62 Lone Change Noo 206 o Continued Page Nine Mayor Heath asked what the consultant's opinion was of commercial along Glendora and Mr. Joseph indicated that the report indicates that there is an abundance of C-1 property already zoned and less than one-third occupied, The Commission concurs with the consultant that there is an excess of commercially zoned property already and there would seem no further justification for stripping Glendora Avenue, Councilman Towner felt he would like to hold this over and that maybe there is some possibility of working out a maximum area for X-3. A precise plan would be helpful, Councilman Towner stated, but since it is not presented, work must be done with what has been presented, Councilman Towner indicated the City Manager should possibly have staff study and report on cost per front footage on development of Cameron to full 80=foot wide street. Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried, that Zone Change No, 206 be held over to the next regular meeting of City Council, Mayor Heath called a recess, VAKIANCE No. 366 Shoe Corp. of America RE?ERAED BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Council reconvened at 9010 p.m, LOCATION. 730 Bo Orange Avenue, between Service and Richland Avenues, Request,. To permit a nonconforming identifying sign in Lone C-2, Denied by Planning Commission., hesolution No, 1126. Appealed by the applicant on November 6, 1961. Hearing set for December 11, 1961, Meld over from December 11, 1961 to December 26 and from December 26 to January 8, 1962 at applicant's request. Maps were presented and the heporlt was read by the City Clerk. Mayor Heath opened the public hearing and all those desiring to present, testimony were sworn in by the City Clerk, Mr, James C. Cairns I have been perplexed by the reasoning 8300 Santa Monita Blvd. of the Planning Commission who stated, in part, that the granting of this variance would constitute discrimination against others when in fact it constitutes discr:Imination against us and one trip down the freeway proves the statement. There are over 20 signs, a.hd then I lost count, now existing along the freeway, one being the brand new one of the Burma Trader Restaurant which is in addition to a sign previously erected right close to two other signs, one for the motel and the other for Kinney Shoes and also the market close by which makes quite a con- spicious cluster of signs in one place, There are more than 20 signs in the area between our location and Stark°s 'Restaurant and their sign is also a variance from the ordinance as it is now written, although it may not have been at that time. The idea of operating any kind of retail. enterprise without public • identification is entirely foreign to my experience in the retail business and it surprised me to hear one of your Planning Commissioners say "you do not need a sign, people will come to your store anyway." That is an interesting theory and if we know how to develop itwe wouldn't even ask for signs but neither myself nor any other business operates on that formula. We think another statment referred to in the report of the Commission is somewhat erroneous when it is indicated that such a sign as is being asked for would be discriminatory against others in the area, .There -9- C.C. 1-8-62 Variance No. 366 - Continued is no other person who owns similar property so it couldn't be so charged. We have the only piece of property located as ours is with • frontage directly on the freeway in Civic Center area so that grant- ing of permission for this sign would not be an invitation for a lot of others in the Civic Center area as no one has property facing the freeways as our does. The f act that it abuts the freeway is the principal reason we purchased it and if it were not so, 16cated, it wouldn't be worth the money we paid for it, and we expected to.be per- mitted to capitalize on the investment which we made. Our volume predications aren't being met and one way we can get that situation cleared up is with proper indentification. We indicated to the Commission we were willing to locate the sign where - ever on the property they considered the most suitable. We also indi- cated we were willing to design the sign according to whatever proposal::. they would consider making. We agreed to do landscaping around it, make it a decorative type of sign, place a bulletin board type of sign, do anything the staff or Commission wished to suggest. All of those offers are still. open. We want the sign and we need a sign and to get it we are willing to do anything; that is thought proper to bring it into a feeling of com- patability with the area. Mayor Heath: You propose having this seen when traveling west?' . Mr. Cairns: Yes. We are going to have a siwn and we can have a sign although not necessarily the sign of a type we are looking for, which can be had without violating the ordinance which could be done by putting it on the roof. But we do not want to do this and probably no one else wants us to, but it would be in no violation and we would much prefer to have the sign we want or agree on as to place, shape, located as it should be. There is the matter of economic necessity. die are going to have a sign and will place it wherever we have to. Where being no further testimony, the hearings was declared closed. Councilman Barnes, 'Was it considered as to placing another sign on the easterly side of the build- ing, so it could be seen going west? If so would there be any objection to that? Mr. Cairns: Yes. It was considered and to do that would only give half the efficiency of a double-faced sign which can be seen going, both ways. Councilman Snyder: It seems there are numerous occasions of detached signs along the freeway and it seems the applicant has shown hardship in this case. Certainly we have to give him leeway to compete, if in the City, with people in the City and also those with- out -the City and in the region. I do not feel it is right to restrict. him in this manner in that does have a hardship. .It probably would be the only sign in the City that would have landscaping and if we can get a clock on it maybe we'd have it made. 10 C.C. 1-8=62 Variance No.. 366- Continued. IN Page Eleven Councilman Barnes: I do not feel as Councilman Snyder does, Possibly a sign might be placed on the east side of the building to attract people going west, but I think that the sign on the west side of the building is a good one and that it can be seen adequately from the free- way. I believe, in the area adjacent to our Civic Center, that it has been the contention for ,_quite some years that there should be no pylon signs in this area and if we begin with one such sign on .6ervice or ad- jacent to Civic Center, we will have,a continuous amount of people apply- ing for this type of sign in the area. I can understand and sympathize with what the applicant has stated, but I feel that anyone who bought property in this area should have known, or did know, of this type of restriction existing here. I feel that eventually it won't be necessary and that everyone will know where these buildings are and the signs now existing will be adequate, Councilman Towner: I would be interested in a sign that possibly identified this as the West Covina Civic Center and which would be beneficial to all the stores in the area, But I do not think it should go there unless there is proper justification for it. The problem is whether this particular property is unique and justifies the variance. I am inclined 'to think that if Broadway justified a variance for a different and larger type sign, SCCA would be discri- minated against if they didn't stand on the same footing and the Sty®A sign wouldn't necessarily be a precedent, insofar as other properties in the Civic Center, because they do stand out on the freeway or subs- tantially on the freeway at the off and on .ramps and the size and nature of their property is different than other properties in the Civic Center, I am inclined, although I certainly want to maintain standards in the Civic Center by proper controls on signs, to go along and permit this to them and I believe it would be without detriment and also allow him what he is entitled to under variance procedure. Councilman Snyder: If this sign were granted, I do not thine this particular sign would constitute a precedent for the re- mainder of the Civic Center down Service Avenue as that is a different situation, Councilman Adams: I know these people do a lot of ad- vertising on the Los Angeles radio stations and. bring people in from outlying areas. Any sign along the freeway has to be close and large enough to be read by someone moving at a fast speed. I reel that your present sign is far enough from the freeway to need some Identification closer so anyone coming in from the outside areas can see it properly identified and enable them to be guided into this area, .Mayor Heath: As pointed out, it is true we have quite a few large signs along the freeway. The May Company was given the privilege of a larger sign and they also have billboard signs at both ends of their shopping center. It is probably a true fact, as Mr. Cairns put it, that they are going to have a sign and can have one without the violation of the ordinance, and I would much rather see it in this location and the type, than have one on the roof of the building. I think it is justified. Councilman Towner: In general, I would agree with Council- man Barnes and am wondering if we can make it more acceptable. It would seem it might be appropriate to ll� C.C. 1-8-622 Page Twelve Variance No. 366 - Continued permit something on the sign in the nature of West Covina Civic Center so the sign would identify this area as such. The total area, • height, landscaping, location, etc.., should be also included in the variance conditions, City Manager This is first big sign to be used in the Mr, Aiassaa Civic Center and I think that Council has pretty well stated conclusively how they feel in the Minutes about signs in the Civic Center, The intention to place a sign on the roof, or elsewhere if it.,is granted will establish the basic pattern for the entire Civic Center. I think It might be advisable to refer this back to the Planning Commission as to type and size of sign and require all signs to be uniform -and complying, rather than splitting our Civic Center, This sign will have quite an impact in location of the Civic Center area and I think Mr. Cairns would like to make this an outstanding sign and a sign to be proud of. I think it should be referred back to the Planning Com- mission, As a Civic Center identification sign it will have a dif- ferent connotation effect than previously. In reply to a question of Council, Mr. Williams indicated this did ,not have to be referred back to the Commission 'in that the same pictures and map had been presented to the Commission previously. It would only have to be referred back if there was something substanti- ally new presented to Council. which had not been presented to the Commission and as a result a different conclusion reached by Council', Councilman 'Towner felt that it would be a disadvantage trying to design a sign here at Council ]level and that it should have Depart- ment aid in this matter as to .sa.ze, landscaping and whatever else might be considered important to be included, Mr. Aiassa stated that he felt the Commission should be made aware, if they were not already, of the fact there is no alternative but one; on the roof or in front. They should review these two possibilities and determine which is more compatible to the area. Councilman Snyder stated that he felt the majority of Council was in agreement as to the granting of this sign as .had been indicated, al- though he had no opposition to its going back to the Commission. It should be indicated that this is going to be an entrance sign to West Covina from the west and that there is needed the best looking sign that there possibly can be. This is .not going back to decide whether there should be a sign or'not, but just what kind, Mayor Heath was of the opinion that this should not be sent back as it was not necessary to do so and the applicant should not be further delayed, and that it would seem from a statement of Mr. Cairns' that at least staff had previously reached equitable conclusions relative to this sign as to recommendations concerning it even though the Commission had not, Motion'by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams that Vari- ance #366 be referred back to the Planning Commission for their re- consideration and design as to conditions of location, landscaping, wording, size and facing, with a report to be presented at the next regular meeting, and that this matter be held over° to the Counci 1 ° s next regular meeting, Councilman Snyder stated that this is not necessarily saying CAu.pcil does not like this sign, but asking if the Commission likes it.' C.Co 1-5-62 Page Thirteen Variance No. 366 ® Continued. Motion passed on roll call as follows. Ayes. Councilmen Adams, Towner, 'Snyder. Noes. Councilmen Barnes, Mayor Heath. Absent. None. Mayor Heath stated that he would qualify his "No" vote in that he felt this is a matter that could be resolved tonight and doesn't have to go back to the Commission and that he was in favor of the present sign. Councilman Barnes stated that he would qualify his "NoiO vote due to the fact that he felt it would be setting a precedent by putting this sign out at the corner of Service and Cameron and that as a result there will be all types of signs asked for throughout the.Civic Center and further he felt that if it were plat up it should be set back a good distance from Service Avenue and still could be seen from the freeway but would be beneficial to the Department Store, ZONE CHANGE No. 197 Sunset Manor Company HELD OVER TO 2A13-62 AT APPLICANT'S RE(,),UEST LOCATION., ION. Southwest corner of Glendora and Merced Avenues, between Glendora Avenue and Sandyhook Street. RE-CUES`i'. To reclassify from zone R-A to Zone C-1. Denied by Planning Commission, Resolution No. 1102. Appealed by the • applicant on September 21, 1961. Held over from October 9, 1961 to this date at applicant's request, r The City Clerk presented and read a letter requesting this be held over to the Council meeting of Yebruary 13, 1962. Motion by Councilman Towner, seoondedL by Councilman Adams, and carried, that Zone Change No, 197 be head over to meeting;, of February 13, 1962, the the applicant's request. PROPOSED AMENDMENT No. :52 A PROPOSAL to amend the zoning provi- City Initiated sions of the Nest Covina Municipal HELD OVER TO 1/22/62 Mode to amend those sections relating to Precise Plan and Slight Modifica- tions, Approval recommended by Planning Commission, Resolution No. 1130. Held over 'by Council. from December :11, 1961 to December 26 and from December 26 to January b, 1962. This. hearing was not opened. There was considerable discussion on this. The majority of the Council appeared desirous of taking action on this but Mayor Heath stated that he had not, as yet read the report and would prefOr it to be held over. There were statements made by various Council members as to gust what this would cover by turning these matters over to staff yet still en- abling the Council to call any matter,up if they were not completely satisfied with the action taken by the staff committee, or the applicant to appeal if he was not satisfiedd Councilman Barnes stated that he did not mind the committee acting on minor changes and that to do this would probably be advantageous to the developer and to Council and Commission, but in relation to certain =1:3- C.C. 1-8-62 Proposed Amendment No. 52 - Continued Page Fourteen types of precise plans he felt the staff had more important work to do than to sit at this type of meeting and hold hearings during work- ing hours when they have their respective assignments to do in the City. He felt it was still the work of the Commission and Council to have these matters come before them, regardless of time consumed. Mayor Heath, in essence, was of the same opinion and that it was the responsibility of the Commission and Council to look at these matters and not delegate them to staff, no matter how much time it took, and that as elected officials it was their duty. Over a period of time there had been, it seemed to him, other conditions imposed by either Commission or Council other than originally stipulated and therefore these things should continue to come before Council and Commission for their study and to see if it would appear necessary to have other condi�- tions imposed. In his opinion, since this appears to go beyond minor changes, it is giving staff complete control over the precise plan and pretty soon it might be the same on zone changes and when it gets to that stage Council might as well go home. Councilman Snyder felt, however, that this would help Council to serve the City even better and he did not think this is done when the point is being reached where there is an overburdening with hearings and try- ing to sort out facts in areas already zoned. He felt this is a part of staff work and makes for efficiency in government and also aids the developer in cutting procedure of red tape and Council always has the right of review before them, and the applicant the appeal. .Councilman Towner felt this does give complete control and since the • Mayor had stated he had not yet read the report he felt it should be held over. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried;, that Proposed Amendment No. 52 be held over to the next regular meeting. PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO, 54 A PROPOSAL to amend the zoning provisions City Initiated. of the West Covina Municipal Code relating HELD OVER TO 1/22/62 to flexible subdivision policies. Approval recommended by the Planning Commission, Resolution No. 1225. Held over by Council from 1November 27, 1961 to December llth and frm December llth to December 26 and from December 26 to January 8, 1992. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams, and carried, that Proposed Amendment No. 54, City Initiated, be held over to the next regular meeting. RECREATION AND PARKS REPORT OF INSTALLATION The President of the Mustang Pony League OF LIGHTS IN ORANGEWOOD stated this project had been completed BASEBALL PARK with aid through engineers of General Electric and Westinghouse and Southern California Edison, that it is sound and makes sense and the leagues are prepared to go ahead and the presentation speaks for itself. The action of the .Recreation and Park Commission at a special meeting of January we 1962 was as follows. "Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Whitcher, and carried unanimously, that the Recreation and Park Commission recommends the approval for the Pony and Colt Leagues to proceed with the lighting installation at Orangewood -Park -in accordance with the presented layout -14- CoC. .1-8-62 Page Fifteen Report of Installation of Lights in Orangewood Baseball Park - Continued and bill of materials,, with the understanding that all • plans and specifications be approved by the proper City Departments, and with the express understanding that the Pony and Colt Leagues assume the obligation to furnish all of the funds and facilities required to complete said operation in accordance with the plans and specifications as approved, The Recreation and :dark Commission further recommends that study be given to formulating a general policy which would guide City participation in the develop- ment and operation of this and other similar projects which may occur in the future. BO U Relative to the Recreation and Park Commission discussion on the field light proposal prior to the action of the motion there was a unanimous agreement on the following. 1) The plans and specifications as presented were fully acceptable to everyone concerned, subject to all technical calculations being checked and approved by qualified personnel of the City. 2 ) Because of the . groups stated willingness to proceed on the pro- ject, with or without City participation in the development, there should be no reason whatsoever to hold up or delay approval. 3) The maintenance and upkeep of the lights, cased on the 10,% over - voltage plan described in the presentation, should be the City°s responsibility, 4) Any City participation in the actual development costs should be depedent upon the adoption oat' a general policy which would affect this and other similar developments within the City. It was again emphasized that this should not delay approval of this plan as proposed because the leagues are willing to proceed with or without City participation, Councilman Adams asked if they expected to go ahead by spring on their own and the answer was given that this could not be indicated now but they would not proceed until they were fully ready and although they are optimistic there is no foregone conclusion to proceed at any particular date but the goal is to complete this by spring opening date, Councilman Adams asked if there was any thought given to City parti- cipating now to aid this and Councilman Barnes stated that he had thought that perhaps the City should try to help in any way it could but to help in monies would be seating a precedent and other Leagues and what -have -you would be asking the same thing, however, Council- man Barnes went on, they assured us they would try to do this on their own as a project and he felt, for his part, that we will take over the project after it is completed with maintenance and power to be on a control basis by the Director of Recreation and Parks, and this possibly should be the participation of the City. It appeared to be the consensus that to help in monies would be setting a preceetnt, aside from the fact that no monies had been budgeted which would have had to be done in order to help, if at all, financially. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Adams, and carried, unanimously that Council approves the installation of lights in the -15- C.C. 1-8-62 Page Sixteen Report of Installation of Lights in Orangewood Baseball Park - Continued Orangewood Park site as proposed by the West Covina Pony and Colt • Leagues and approval shall be in compliance with the Recreation and Park Commission recommendations, TENTATIVE MAP OF TRACT No. 19764 LOCATION. South side of Vine Avenue, L. R. Gieselman between Fircroft Street APPROVED and Montezuma Way. 4.2 acres - 16 Lots - Area Dist, II -A Recommended f'or approval by Planning Commission on January J, 1962. Maps were presented and the conditions were read by the City Clerk. Notion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried, that Tentative Map of Tract No. 19764 be approved, subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSIah Zone Change No. 203 of Leonard Seiber ACTION OF JANUARY 3, 1962 Jones was appealed and the Council called forward the Precise Plan of Design and Unclassified Use Permit pertaining to this zone change with the hearing on these three items to take place on February 13, 1962. REqUEST FOR JOINT SESSION January 15, 1962. WITH CITY COUNCIL BY TfiE PLANNING COMMISSION In later discussion it was noted that the report on the General Plan would not be in until January 27. It was indicated at that time that this meeting not be held on January 15th, pending the release Of this report. RECREATION AND PARKS ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED FOR Commissioners Veronda and Whitcher CALIFORNIA PARK AND RECREATION SOCIETY CONYEhENCE February 11 to 14, 1962. APPROVED Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Barnes that approval be granted to the Commissioners to attend the conference through the dates indicated with expenses paid up to the amount of $175.00 each, subject to the submission of expense accounts and a report to the City Council of events during their attendance. Motion passed on roll call as follows. Ayes., Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes,. None.* Absent., None, MCCALL PROPERTY It was noted that the Recreation and Park Commission stated that the plan for possible joint use of the McCall property at the corner of Puente and Lark Ellen Avenues meets the satisfaction of said Commission. - 16- ILI C .-C. 1-8-62 CIVIL DEFENSE REQUEST FOR ANTENNA Page Seventeen Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried that this 'be referred to the City Manager for study. PROPOSED INCREASE IN Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by-: COUNCIL'S SALARY Councilman Towner, and carried., that this proposed increase, as to questions involved be referred to the League of Women Voters and Chamber of Commerce for survey study and report, and to other interested bodies. Organizations to be so notified by the City Clerk. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS APPROVED for trucks', as provided in the Department. Trucks for Park and Street Departments. Motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Co4nollman Towner, and carried that authorization be given to call for bids current budget, for Park and Street WALNUT CREEK WASH '6Mr. Harry R. Wilson of the LAC.FCD has RIGHT-OF-WAY EXECUTION recently submitted to this office a OF AGREEMENT Stipv.1ation for Judgment on City Parcels Noss 284.9 402 and 403, and the attached Resolution authorizing the County (-j*ounsel to execute these Stipulations. The form is made out for approval by both the County Counsel of the Flood Cofiirbi'Dist'rict and the City-At�orney. Mr. Wi111amsi,-h8s reviewed the Judgment-'Afid,has endorsed the same. Before submittal to the District, Mro Williams suggests 'that the-dity Council should approve the transaction which is as follows. The Flood Control District has'deter 1'6d the value of the follow- ing Ing parcels and, agrees to pay the City the sum of $657.,,82, 6pportidnedg 9347.33 .-.for Parcel #284. This is f or a temporaryeasement only, at. -the rear of the Corporation Yard., For all purposes-thia was the rental value they pai.d,us:-for a yearus use of the' property, V142.10.9'- For Parcel #402, A.20-fo6t-temporary easement adja- .,,cent to Orangewood Park. This, too-9 was for temporary use and is a fair rental value for the duration of the c6ntract4 6.168.40 - -Fo . r Parcel #403. This parcel Involves Fee Title to granted to 'the District parcelrict for a small -of iand adjacent to the Orangewood Park. This parcel'- includes,a small triangular area of approximately 7-feet wide by 100 fe,,et-ora net area of approximately 350 square feet. .The areas are shown on the attached map which will be kept in our per- manent files. The Stipulation, which already has been executed by the City Attorn6y, Should be approved and returned to the Flood Control District for final:'action by the County." -- Original signed by' -,."Thomas J. Dosh, Public, Servide:,Dlrectorii.'' dEiteid'. JaAuarlly,,55,9 1962.' 17 C.C. 1-8-62 Walnut Creek Wash R/"iro Execution of Agreement - Continued Page Eighteen Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried, • that the report be made a part of the Minutes and the transaction approved. CIVIL DEFENSE MASTER PLAN Air Raid Sirens. Held over to the next regular meeting of the Council at request of the City. Manager, SUGAR & KAPLA N PROPOSAL "In further discussions and negotiations with Sugar and Kaplan regarding these. small parcels of Right -of -Way, our City Attorney, Mr, Williams, suggest that you may wish to obtain Council approval of our proposed expenditures In this location. Very briefly, the proposed expenditures are as follows., , 1) 4300. to be paid to Mr. Kaplan for that small parcel as indicated in Figure A on the attached map, 2) The equivalent of $833.50 of pavement construction to be included in the City contract for Cameron Rvenue fronting the Sugar pro- perty. This will involve a small strip of pavement over and above our proposed 48-foot wide City constructed pavement, After Council ratification of these proposals, I will amend the two letter for your signature, if you wish,'° Original signed by Thomas Jo Dosh, Public Service Director, dated January 5, 1962, Project C-145-3, Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, that Mr. Sugar and Mr. Kaplan shall be notified that Council accepts the proposal and deed of necessary property for completion of the bridge- work, e SIDE DRAINAGE REPORT ACCEPTED :Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZED by Councilman Towner that the report on Side Drainage be accepted and authorization given for the expenditures of $77.44. Motion passed on roll call as follows., Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath, Noes: None, Absent: None. FIRE DEPARTMENT AUTOMOBILE Bids were received as advertised at 10.,00 a.,mo, December 21, 1961 in the • office of the City Clerk and referred to the Finance Department for recommendation to the City Council at the meeting of December 26, 1961. Held over to this date for City Manager's return. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams, and carried unanimously, that the bids be rejected, the bid bonds be returned to the bidders and the City Manager be authorized to draw up specifica- tions for a Fire Department vehicle for further bid, sm J • C a C . 1-8-62 Page Nineteen RESOLUTION No, 2288 The City Manager presented: ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 'WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. 61 (Thomas J. & Elsie C. Hogan) ®P.P,#277 LOCATION: Glendora Avenue, northeast of Christopher Street, For street and highway purposes to be known as Glendora Avenue and Vincent Avenue, Mayor Heath° Hearing no objections, we will waive further.ireading 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 Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath Noes: None, Absent: None. Said resolution was given No. 2288. RESOLUTION No. 2289 The City Manager presented: ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AND DIRECT- ING THE RECORDATION THEREOF." (Joseph & Thelma Ea Riding m P,Po277) LOCATION: Glendora Avenue, northeast of Christopher Street, For Street and Highway purposes to be known as Glendora Avenue and Vincent Avenue, Mayor Heath: 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 Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath, Noes: None, Absent: None, Said resolution was given No. 2289, COMPLAINT CHARGED BY FRED Ca. WELSON, JR. AND MRS. FEED C. NELSON, JR. AGAINST THE CITY PLAN AND MAPS OF VALINDA, GLENDORA AND VINCENT INCLUDING TRAFFIC DESIGN AND TRAFFIC PATTERN 7 Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilmen Towner, and carried, that this matter be referred to the insurance carrier. To be discussed at January 22, 1962 meeting. 19� L] 0 C.C. 1-8-62 REQUEST FOR CONTINUATION OF BATCH PLANT SITE AT REDUCED RATES Page Twenty Batch Plant not in use. Request for lower rates since not in use. Council consensus was same rate, no change. PAYMENT OF EXPENDITURES OF Invoices from James M. Montgomery, Con= JAMES MONTGOMERY sulting Engineer, covering engineering services in preparing maps of Suburban Water .Systems in amount of $164.00 and preparation of rebuttal to rate increase application made by Suburban in amount of ;1,037.25 were pre- sented for payment in accordance with contract. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams, and carried, that the amount.of $1500,00 be transferred from the Census monies to cover expenditures for James Montgomery in Account No, 117-B5, Special Consulting. CONTRACT CONSULTANT FOR In the discussion held on this matter ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC after indicating that Mr. Shatz was no HEARINGS ON GENERAL PLAN longer with Mr. Eisner's firm and who should be obtained relative to these public hearings, it appeared to be the consensus that Mr. Eisner should, since this had been contracted with him, even though Mr. Shatz had worked and presented the plan at various' other discussion groups. Councilman Snyder was not completely adverse regarding Mr. Shatz if he would still be able to act as a valid representative of the firm in the general hearings, however, it was felt that certainly Mr. Eisner,'who should know just as much about this general plan scheme and the whys and wherefores should be In attendance at public hearings. The Joint meeting with the Commission on January 15, 1962 was discarded. pending the receipt of the general plan report and it appeared that after that, if a joint meeting was again decided to be held.9 before any hearings were held, that the suggestion of the City Manager had merit of having both these gentlemen present., Mr. Shatz and Mr. Eisner., at the joint meeting with expense only of one of the contractors. Councilman Barnes and.Mayor Heath appeared to be of a more definite opinion that Mr. Eisner should be at the hearings regardless. ThACT-NO.' 24002 Lowering of Cameron Avenue adjacent to property with new subdivision ad- joining Rev. Gunn's church at Valinda and Cameron Avenues, City Manager indicated a meeting with staff and a look at this in the field today, but no arrival at figures although possibly it would come out of the 1962-63 budget. It was indicated this be held over to the meeting of January 22, 1962. CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE No, 730 The City Attorney presented, ADOPTED "AN ORDINANCE OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING THE CODE BY ADDITION THERETO OF PROVISIONS HELATINU TO IMMORAL CONDUCT IN PLACES OF PUBLIC LODGING.99 Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and. carried, that further reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. _20- C.C. 1-8-62 Page Twenty-one Ordinance No. 73O - Continued Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, that said ordinance be adopted. Motion. passed on roll call as follows.* Ayes.* Councilmen Adams, Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath. is Noes: hone. Absent. None. Said ordinance was given No. 730. INTRODUCTION OF The City Attorney presented., ORDINANCE "Ah ORDINANCE Off' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES.0 QZ.C. #204 - Santiago) Motion by Councilman Towner,, seconded by Councilman Adams, and carried, that further reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Adams, and carried, that the ordinance be introduced and gives its first reading, RESOLUTION NO. 2290 The City Attorney presented.* ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY,COUNCILOF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DESIGNATING TAXATION DISTRICTS FOR THE FISCAL I -EAR OF 1962-63-R" • 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. 2290. RESOLUTION No.2291 The City Attorney presented.* ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA.DESCRIBINGA CERTAIN PORTION OF THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WHICH HAS BEEN INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND DECLARING SAME WITHDRAWN FROM SAID DISTRICT.tG Mayor Heath-. Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by -Councilman Adams, seconded 'by Councilman Towner, and carried 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. 2291. -21- C.C. 1-8-62 CITY CLERK CITY OF HOPE MONTH CITY OF HOPE SUNDAY APPROVED Page Twenty-two June, 1962. So proclaimed, Request to solicit, June 3, 1962. Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Barnes, and carried, that the request to solicit by the City of Hope be approved, MEANS AMBULANCE SERVICE Mayon Heath stated that Mr. Means had contacted him relative to the discon- tinuance of his ambulance service to the City and requested a meeting with the Mayor, and one other member of Council, relative to this matter. Mr. Means indicated the County only has six ambulances and that he would have present Mr Cole and Mr. Crippen at this meeting, The City of Pomona has subsidized its ambulance service and there was a possibility of this discussion of such a matter taking place at this meeting, It was indicated that Mr. Means had raised the matter of the County, a representative from the County should be present also. Councilman Barnes was to attend this meeting with the Mayor, .LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Councilman Snyder indicated the League had requested the passing of a resolu- tion relative to gas tax movies. Held until next meeting, COUNTY JAIL It was indicated the County has taken over the jailing of prisoners and also drunks and are asking a greater share of the liquor tax that is reimbursed to cities, AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded MANAGER TO GO TO SACRAMENTO by Councilman Adams that the City Manager be authorized to attend the League meeting in Sacramento on Metropolitan Government on the dates of February 1 and 2 and that necessary transportation, lodging and meals be provided up to the amount of 6100.00. Motion passed on roll tali as follows: Ayes: Councilman Adams, Noes: None, Absent: _None, SUPERIOR COURTS COMMITTEE BROCHURE Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath, In final form and being prepared for delivery to the County on the 19th. Council to be furnished copies. Meeting on Wednesday, February 5, of people who will.participate in presentation, to iron out the various.responsibilities and get the general procedure set up so the parties involved can go ahead in the proper manner. In this connection the mayor is requested to add to the prestige and appear on behalf of the City, -22 C.C. 1-8-62 Superior Courts Committee Brochure - Continued Page Twenty- three There is also the.matter of trying to work out stipulations of pro- cedure with the City of Pomona now that Baldwin Park and. El Monte have endorsed the West Covina site. LIBRARY ADVISORY COUNCIL Thursday meeting includes asking for a vote on method of taxation in the dis- trict which may raise taxes. DEMANDS APPROVED Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner that Demands in the amount of $88,636.81, as shown on Demand Sheets B-93, C-302 and C-303 be approved. This to include fund transfers in the amount of U8,661.36. Motion passed on roll call as follows, Ayes: Councilmen Adams., Towner, Barnes, Snyder, Mayor Heath. ,Noes. None. Absent., None;� Motion by Councilman Barnes, Seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, that there being no further business the meeting be adjourned at 11:35 P.m. U ATTEST: C-11 City' Clerk APPROVED - lz_�, Mayor -23-