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06-25-1962 - Regular Meeting - Minutes0 .J MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA June 25, 1962 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Barnes at 7.45 p, m, in the West Covina City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jett, with invocation being given by Councilman Towner. ROLL CALL-. Present-. Mayor Barnes, Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder (from 8-.20 p.m.) Others Present-. Mr. George Aiassa, City Manager Mr. Robert Flbtten, City Clerk Mr. Harry C. Williams, City Attorney Mrs. Fern S., Merry, City Treasurer Mr. Thomas bosh, Public Services Director Mr. Harold Joseph, Planning Director APPROVAL OF- MINUTES-. May 28, 1962-. - Approved as corrected as follows. - Mr; Flo_t.t.en-.._ The list of those present should include the City Treasurer, Mrs. Fern S. Merry. Councilman Jett-. On page 23, Resolution No. 2379, at the bottom of the page, the motion for adoption was by Councilman Heath and I seconded it. It does not state in the roll call vote that I voted. I did vote. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the Minutes of May 28, 1962, be approved as corrected. June 4, 1962-. - Approved as submitted as follows-. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, that the Minutes of June 4, 1962, be approved as submitted. CITY CLERK'S REPORT TRACT No.. 2.0199. ... _ LOCATION-. South of Puente Avenue, east ACCEPT STREET IMPROVE- of Lark Ellen Avenue M.ENT S Frank C. Sheldon, Inc. 11 A ]PP.RO V ED Accept street improvements constructed for Tract No. 20199. Authorize release of General Casualty Company of America Performance Bond No. 347117 in amount of $4, 400. 00. Certificate of Completion and Ins- pector's Final Report on file. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, a C. C. 6-25-62 Page Two __._CITY .L.LERKS REPORTS -Continued TRACT No. 20199 - Continued to accept street improvements in Tract No. 20100 and authorize the release of General Casualty Company of America Performance Bond No. 347117 in the amount of $4, 400. 00. PRECIS.E._.PLAN. No. 292 LOCATION.- Southeast corner of ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS Pacific .Avenue and McIntyre Builders, Inc. Pacific Lane A POPROV°ED Accept street improvements constructed for Precise Plan No. 292. Author- ize release of United Pacific Insurance Company Bond No. 106734 in the amount of $7, 500. 00. Certificate of Completion and Inspector's Final Report on file, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, to accept street improvements in Precise Plan No. 292 and authorize the release of United Pacific Insurance Company Bond No. 106734 in the amount of $7,* 500. 00. PRECISE PLAN - C-1 _AR.EA. LOCATION, 250. South Glendora Avenue ACCEPT STREET_ IM14(- }VFEMtNTS • Vincent Manno -APPROVED s Accept street improvements constructed at this location. Authorize release of cash bond in the amount of .$1, 100. (j0. Certificate of Completion and Inspector's Final Report on file. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, to accept street improvements in Precise Plan - C-1 Area and authorize release of cash bond in the amount of $1, 100.00 PROJECT No, ....G_-1.25..__......._. LOCATION.- Francisquito Avenue and ACCEPT TRAFFIC SIGNAL Sunset Avenue AND SAFETY- LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS Fishb'dch & Moore, Inc. APPROVED Accept traffic signals and safety lighting improvements. Authorize release of Insurance Company of North America Performance Bond No. M-29 82 76 in the amount of $7, 461 . 00 subject to Notice of Completion Procedure. Inspector's Final Report filed. •" Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, to accept traffic signal and safety lighting. improvements in Project No. C-125 and authorize release of Insurance Company of North America Per- formance Bond Nom M-29 8276 in the amount of $7, 461 . 00 subject to Notice of Completion Procedure. -2- a Co Ca 6-25-62 CITY CLERK'S REPORTS - Continued • REQUEST._..-_FOR...STREET IMPROVE- MENTS-!, MERCkD AVENUE APPROVED Page Three LOCATION: North side of Merced Avenue between Valinda and Gretta Avenues Review request of owners and offer of participation in the amount of $2.00 per lineal foot. Review Engineer's Report; authorize preparation of plans and specifications. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, to authorize preparation of plans and specifications for the street improvements on the north side of Merced Avenue between Valinda and Gretta Avenue. RESOLUTION No. 2394 The City Clerk presented.* A-DOPT-ED 1°A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROV- ING THE BOND TO GUARANTEE THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND OF THE TIME OF CO -MP -LET -ION." .(PP No. 266, Rev. 1 - Ralph's Grocery Market Company) Mayor Barnes: Hearing no objections, we will waive further . reading of the body of the resolution, Motion by Councilman Town-er, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows.* Ayes.* Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes.* None Absent: Councilman Snyder Said resolution was given No. 2394. RESOLUTION No,.._23.95- _ _ The City Clerk presented: >3I'TED - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ADOPT- ING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET ;FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM .STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS TO CITIES10 Mayor ._ Barnes.* - Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman J,ett, that said resolu- tion be adopted-. Motion passed on roll call as follows*, Ayes.* Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes.* None Absent.* Councilman Snyder Said resolution was given No. 2395. -3- t n C. Ca 6-25-62 CITYCL.ERK°S REPORTS - Continued Page Four RESOLUTIO.N__No. 2396 The City Clerk presented-. AADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ADOPT- ING BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR EXPENDI- TURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION 2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE" Mayor Barnes-. Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows-. Ayes-. Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes-. None Absent-. Councilman Snyder Said resolution was given No. 2396. PROJECT C-.1.3.6...... _. . __ . LOCATION.- Workman Avenue, easterly WORKMAN AVEN.UE....S.TREET of . Azus.a. Avenue IMPROVEMENT Precise; Plan No. 199 Review City Engineer's Report and M PROVED informal bids. Mr. Aiassa-. We would like to do this at the same time the big construction is going on because we gain the advantage of doing it jointly. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, that the con- tract for Project C-136 be awarded to Crowell and Larson by issue of a purchase order in the amount of their low bid of $1, 981. 25 and that the work be performed concurrently with the street improvements in Precise Plan No, 199. Motion passed on roll call as follows-. Ayes-. Councilmen Jett,, Towner, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes-. None Absent-. Councilman Snyder SCHE-DULED._MATT-ERS . HEARINGS,,. ZONE CHANGE No. ZZ 3 • C. L. Peck - Robert S. Norman APPROVED LOCATION-. On south side of San Bernar- dino Road between Lark Ellen and Vincent Avenues Approval to reclassify from Zone R-1 , R-3, C-2 to Zone I-P certain pro- _p.erty. . . -4- 't C . C. 6-25-62 SCHE0U-1L--ED'--'MATT-ERS- - H-EARINGS. _ "`C�ntinued ZGN:&�.G_HAN.CE No .: 22 3 Continu-e-d Page Five Mayor Barnes. This is. the time and place- for the public -h-ear ng . IN FACTOR Mr. Stan Seeds The petition 'that_ ds before you for re- 1724 South Mountain Avenue zoning is in the name of Peck and Norman. Duarte. I am- here representing Minneapolis- Honl ywell since the purpose of this re- zoning petition is to enable a re&earch-plant to,to be .built on this site for our company. The plant that h&s ..been, designed to go onto this site we feel offers an attractive image and would be a visual addition to the com- munity. We have seen the ordina:nc•e tlaat has been introduced by the West Covina City management and we-air,e very pleased with this. We feel that this is a tremendous step forward in terms of bringing good, clean industry into West Covina of a high calibex.-and -at the same time we can see no area where it would not provide a company such as our plenty of latitude to carry on its business and yet respect dier-.ig4vts and personal interest of the other people in the community. Mr Fielding. Lucas 1724 South -Mountain Avenue Dua rt•e Mr. Arnold Lempky 1724 Mountain -Avenue Duarte I am manager of the present Ordnance Facilities located in .Duarte. (Mr. Lucas explained the many branches and products -of-Mimeapolis-Honeywell . ) I am Director of Engineering . (Mr. Lempky told about the kind of people that.. are employed at Mineapo.lis-Honeywell-) Mr. Tom Chino, Architect .. Mr..- -Chino . explained.. the design and Kisner, Wright &' Wright architecture of the building and presented 115 West Sixth Stri b et -a,, rendering of the same. Leos Angeles, There being no further public testimony, the hearing was closed. Councilman Towner-, Mr. Seeds, it is my understanding that the production or manufacturing aspect of this is primarily experimental and that the actual production line operation occurs elesewhere, is that cor- rect? -. • Mr Stan Seeds. That is true. Our main effort is design and fabrication of prototype systems It is not the. volume -type production operation Councilman Snyder entered the chambers at 8.20 p.m. 11162 0 0 C.C. 6-25-62 SCHEDULED-MA.T.T.ERS HEARINGS -..Continued ZONE CHANGE No. 223 - Continued Page Six Councilman Towner-. I understand you are part of this Ordnance Division and that this division also makes -;other- things such as explosive devices. Is there anything of that sort contemplated at this plant? Mr. Stan Seeds-. I No. Mayor Barnes-. h visited the Duarte plant along with Mr. -Seeds =-and Mr. Ai.assa and this is one of the cleanest plants and best organized I have ever seen and the noise factor is :ncztbing. You -,W-walk up to a machine and you barely hear it hum. . - _- -. .W Motion by Councilman Towner, s,�econded by Councilman Heath, and carried, to approve Zone Change No. 223. ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented-. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMEND- ING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE -SO-:ASx TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES10 (LC No. 223 - Peck and Norman) Motion by Councilman Towner, s,@conded by Councilman Heath, and carried, t6. waivse: further ..treading of the b®dy of said ordinance. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that said ordinance be introduced. VARIANCE No. 391, ... LOCATION-. 1250 'sliest Garvey Avenue, Broadway=Hale Stor6s, Inc. between Sunset and Batelaan APPROVED Avenues Approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 1215. Appealed by applicant on June 8, 19620 Mr. Flotteno -Notice of this hearing was published in th-e West Covina Tribune on June 14, 1962 and 12 notices mailed to owners of pro- perty in the area. (Mr. Flotten read Planning Commission Resolution No. 1215.) Mayor Barnes-. This is the time and place for the public . heari.ng . IN FAVOR Mr. E. J.. Caldicott, Attorney 417 South Hill St�re-et Los Angeles There are two types of signs that are in question here. One is a center identi- fication sign which also serves as an M. • C. C. 6-25-62 SCHEDULED :-MATT ERS -:. HEARINGS - -Continu,ed VARIANCE No. 391 - Continued Page Seven identification to the parking facilities.These are essential to any retail shopping center to have an orderly -flow of traffic from any direction to know where the entrance or exit may be. Identification of the center itself from any direction is of great irnportanc-e-,not only to the merchant, but to the customer who is looking for the center. That comprises seven of the signs that are in question. Six of them are on the main site and have to do with customer parking. The seventh sign is the employee parking which is on the other side of Batelaan Avenue. Under the Planning Commission Resolution:; -the Broadway was allowed three signs on the site, one on each street frontage identifying the center We have asked for signs which are customary in the shopping centers in the area. The other type of sign which is involved:' is strictly an identification for which I will call a tenant. We have a concession with the General --Tire people, it isn't just: tires that we are selling -- they are 'General Tires The Planning Commission, in viewing --- our sign, .-said the sign and size was satisfactory, but on the north side we cannot have the insignia 10Gener-al Ti.re10, Our contractu.ral arrange- ments with General. Tire requires us to identify them. • Mr. James H. Brewer We anee interested in the City of West 600 South Spring Covina- and we are trying very hard to Los Angeles .-be. as cooperative as we can. Our reason --for appearing here tonight is we. feel that the request: that we are malting is sound, I don't: know which entrance is the most important and the Planning.- Commission has asked us to pick three locations to locate these signs.. We are proposing that you approve tonight, if you agree with the Planning Commission and not: us, consider another presentation which is 6 by 386 inches and stands 12 feet high. We think this may successfully do the- job-. Mr. Ed Thurman.;_::_ rrhitect When -Broadway-Hale first came to us, I Charles Luckman & Ass'©'c. 4hi.nk i+i the very first meeting it was 9220 Sunset Blvd _.:.br-.oughi out that their main desire was to -have good design with restraint. I feel that the signs that we have designed. -..in our office for Broadway -Hale show as much restraint as we could possibly show with a lighted sign. They are simple metal frame with a pl,ex-i-glass face and interior lighting. The wording is simple block lettering. We agree with Mr . Brewer that the sit signs that were originally designed would be preferable to the six smal- ler signs that Mr. Brewer has ifhdic�at.e&- we might possibly compromise on. • Mr. E. J. Caldicott-, Mr. John Harper _.71..7_...So_uth.-Nog. ales Street City of Industry I would like now to direct your attention to talk about the General Tire sign. I am manager of the Department S1Eores Sales with General Tire and Rubber Company. The problem in question -7- 0 • C. C. 6-25-62 SCHEDULED MATTERS - HEARINGS m Continued VARIANCE No. 391 - Continued Page: Eight is the emblem in the center. We feel that the adequate identification of our product is essential to any successful merchandising program. We feel it is necessary that: our emblem be displayed. Mr. James H. Brewer.- We have trees in front of this sign that :are 30. feet high, 25 feet high and 20 feet high and to the top of this building is only 14 feet high. At this time, I would- li:k&, to extend an invitation to you to attend our preview on Saturday night, August 4. We hope we will show you a store that you and your constituents in, West: Covina will be proud of and will find it has a real service. It. is important that we get a decision from you tonight because we would like. to have all of these signs installed both from the ... .s-tan.dpo.int of directing- the traffic proper-ly and the identification of the tire center with the proper emblem i. dicati.ng the type: of tire we carry . Mr. Ed Thurman.- :J think,Jz-the main concern of the Planning Commission when we appeared before them .on this particular sign seemed to be the center identification that appears on this sign. It is the very strong feeling of the design group -of Charles h,uckman. & Associates that this sign is properly designed and properly located on the building' There being no further public testimony, the hearing was closed„ Councilman Towner.- Is the Planning Department decision on -the employee parking sign still in -question? Mr. Ed Thurman. - The employee parking sign is no longer in question. !_Councilman Heath.- I think that in order for a business to .,-be healthy they should have signs and I feel that in many cases our sign Ordinance is a little bit too restrictive. . I like the compromise; it seems a good solution to the problem. I would --propose that we don't bend it the other way so far, give them the thr-�ee signs, but let them go 4 by 8. I can't understand the Planning Go-mmissi.on recommendation of denying that General Tire insignia since it is, still contained roughly within the boundaries of the sign itself; it is practically an overlay on the sign it- self. My feeling would be to grant these people their six signs, a little bit larger than compromised and allow them to _hay.e...the Gene:xal Tire insignia. Councilman Snyder.- I think since they have gone all out: on landscaping they are going to need more ,signs as a matter of identification. I GE:31 • • 41 Ca C. 6-25-62 Page Nine _S-GHEDULE_:_MATTE:BS - HEARINGS - Continued VARIANCE No. 391 - Continued feel that the landscaping will ttend to detract somewhat from these very simple signs, I don't think any of these 'requests are unreasonable and I would go along with everything Mr. -Heath has said, Councilman Jett-. I think that pretty much expresses my .,opin- onb Councilman Towner-. I -sympathize with the Planning Commission purpose. I think; this particular develop -m ent stands out and. we should therefore give them the different opportunity on signing. I would go along with every- thing they asked for. Mayor Barnes-. I feel we should bend a little in this case, I- feel they need it because of the distance botw-een the signs. I also feel that they need the Gene-ral. Tire sign within the tire center. I pretty much go along with the rest of the Council;, however, I do see the Commission's concern in regards -to the Civic Center, but I feel that they need a good identification in this location, Councilman Snyder-.- I do feel that the compromise sign is better, It is Lower and. I think it fits in with ,the landscaping. Perhaps we could give them larger ones on Garvey and smaller ones on Bat.eLaan and Suns et. Councilman Towner-. Per.hape. the one on Sunset Avenue and the . two on the frontage road could be t=he_la.rger ones and the three on the interior street of Batelaan we could compromise and make them smaller. Councilman Heath-. I think that is a good solution, Councilman Jett-. That -sounds very good, Mayor Barnes-. I.• agr-.ee with the two on. Garvey, and I don't agree with the one on Sunset. Sunset is directly across from the-- Ci.vic�Center and a smaller sign would serve the same purpose in that area. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that varianceNo. 391 -b-ek grant-ed with, the following stipulations-. 1) That the applicant: be penmitt.ed- two signs on Garvey Avenue. of a size of 51x10' as originally requested by applicant. 2) That three signs be permitted on Batelaan Avenue, these signs to be restricted to 3 feet by 6 feet 10 inches and 12 feet high, C,C„ 61-25-62 SCHEDULED MATTERS -n HEARINGS - Continued VARIANCE No. 391 m Continued Page. Ten. 3) That one sign be permi.tbed on...S:un.set.-Avenue of a size of 5 feet by 10 feet . as originally, requested by the applicant, 4) That: the: General. Tire insignia on i;h.e Broadway Tire Center sign, be permitted,-. 5). That the employee parking sign. be permitted as sti.pul.ated by the Planning Commission, INTRODUCTION OF NEW FINANCE OFFICER Mayor Barnes.- I understand we have our new Finance Offif.-,,er.here this evening, along with our outgoing Finance Officer, Mr. Walters, It is my pleasure to i.ntrodut e .Mr. dames .Kay who cP mes to us from -Manhattan Beach. Mr. James Kay. - Thank you very me: ch, PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN LOCATION.- Between. California and No. 26 ((Aev.2fl S, i..van Avenues Shulman. Development Co, HELD OVER Approved by Planning Commission', =Resolution. No, 1207, Called up by Council. on May 28, 1962 for hearing. Mr. Flotten read. Planning Commi..s�sion ..Resolution No,, 1207. Mayor Barnes.- This is the time and place for the public hearing IN FAVOR. - Mr. Sylvan. Shulman The bu-ilding will, be constructed on the 3745 New Haven Road same U,ne as these buildings down. here Pasadena and wi:."I have a steel canopy over the sidewa�i,ko These are little stores, - insurance office, dental office, ac o.ounting office,, These stores will, carry their trash inside which is better than having it out in the alley There being no further public, testimony, the hearing was closed tCouncilman Towner. - Is there. any provision in the requi.re- ment.s of the Planning Commission for lands c api.ng in this area? Mr. Flot.ten.- It is not in the resolution, m10- 0 i C. C. 6=25•-62 SCHEDUL: ED-MATTERS ® HEARINGS Continued PRECISE -PLAN No. 26 (Rev. 2) - Continued Councilman Jett. - Page Eleven This that is proposed now faces into the parking lot? Mr. Joseph.- Ins_. Councilman Jett.- Sylvan Avenue is a dedicated s41reet and. a-s a dedicated street I 'think any build- ings that; are built on it should face that dedicated street and at the same time provide sidewalks and everything that would be required in any other building. Councilman Snyder.- How wide a walk; are you. putting on Sylvan Avenue? Mr, Shulman.- It is there now, A is six feet, Councilman Snyder.- That unit: next to Sylvan Avenue, is the entrance going to be from Sylvan or from th-e parking lot? Mr, Shulman.- It will have an entrance from the parking lot and -one from Sylvan Avenue. Councilman Snyder.- That sidewalk: in front of the stores, is it continuous with the stores on the east:? Mr. Shulman.- This its _a walk al.l._.ar.o.und f.he__front of it. Councilman Towner.- As far as that portion of it that abuts the street, faces the street, . and, the part that doesn't abut the street: faces the parking lot. This leaves a- blank wall along t:he parking lot of the bowling alley. It is my view that we ought to continue to provide landscaping in this area and enforce it If suitable landscaping were provided around it, I would see no objection to it,. Councilman Heath.- Could this be developed so we can face it on Sylvan? Councilman Jett.- This is one thought that I had,, 'Whether it; can be done or not, it: would probably require working with our Planning De- partment and the applicant. We are deeding this property back to him. Councilman Towner.- The building itself covers only that por- tion of the land which is vacated street and nothing else? Mr. Joseph. - That's right, t .• C.C. 6-25-62 SCHEDU-LED MATT:ERS:_..-. HEARI.NGS =Continued PRECISE -PLAN No. 26 (Rev. 2) - Continued Page Twelve Councilman Heath: Mr. Williams, I can't see that this is going to lead to anything but ramshackle buildings. Since he owns the property adjacent to this, can we insist or demand that he combine other land with this to make a suitable building. Mr. Williams-, H�e owns- the property to the north. You c.an require setbacks, you. can control the spacing -of building to the extent that you require a uniformity. In you -(judgment you c'*n impose such setback from the property line, among other things, as- would comply with the general, requirements of the City in developing commercial. Councilman Snyder: It is po,asible that because of the build- ing to the east facing on the parking lot that it would be inconsistent to change the facing of the building. CoL4dn°t we r-equire that at least the front to the parking lot line up with the buildings to the east? Mr. Williams-, I.>thin.k you. can. In that case, it would not be built clear to the property line, which..you normally don't do any way, among other reasons for fire reasons. Councilman Snyder: Perhaps conference with our staff. and Mr. Shulman might work out a more satisfactory, plan. Mayor Barnes: I think it might be wise to have the staff. -make a study and recommend to the Council, if you so desire. Councilman Heath: I- think it needs some more study. Councilman Towner: I-_ag.ree,­- however, I am a little re- luctant tmo have the staff draw the plans 1--think the staff can work with them'. I am inclined to agree with Mayor -Barnes and would be happy; to hold it over and give the parties an opportunity to work along these lines to see if they can develop something a little mor-e satisfactory. Mr. Aiassa: I. think .it might be a good idea to put Mr. Jett on this committee. Councilman Snyder: I think it should be spelled out in de-. finite sentences just what it is we dis- like about this precise plan, Mr. Williams: One of the objections is that the build- ing presents the appearance of a front -12- C.C. 6-25-62 SCHEDULED MATTERS --HEARINGS Continued PRECISE -PLAN 'No. 26 (Rev. 2)_ 'Continued Page Thirteen of a building_ on the Sylvan side, some landscape treatment on the Sylvan side; that the building should be mowed toward the north to make the front- ages on the parking lot even with the existing buildings further to the east-, and leave some amount of space between the building and the property line to the south, or southwest, whatever it is., Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by -Councilman Snyder, and carried, that this matter be referred back, ta. the.. City Manager whereby his staff, the developer and s, member of the :Council would work as a Committee to try to resolve these problems., Building setback from the property line-, landscaping-, relocation of the building in relation to adjacent structures. Mayor Barnes., Councilman Jett, would you be willing to served on this committee? Councilman Jett., I .would be happy to . Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that Precise Plan of Design No. 26, Revision 2, be held over to the next regular scheduled meeting, and further that the resolution authorizing exe- cution of a quitclaim deed also be held over. APPLICATION OF JERRY J. KRIZMAN FOR TAXICAB PERMIT West Covina Cab Company APPROVED Existing permit has been held by Louis Servi.a, Change of Ownership, Applicant has conformed to requirements for inspection and report by Police Department, Mr. Flotten., Mayor Barnes. - Mr, Jerry J. Krizman 189 South Glendora West Covina Mayor Barnes., The approval of this application will be subject to his coming through the police report approval. satisfactorily. Mr. Krizman, would. you like to say- a few words? I am trying to improve the service in th,e area and do a good job for the City of vest Covina. Is there any further testimony? There being no further testimony, the h-earing was declared closed, Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded, by Councilman Heath, and carried, that the application of Jerry J. Krizman for taxicab permit, West Covina -Cab Company, be approved subject to the final clearance through the usual administrative channels. -13- Co Co 6-25-62 PLANNING COMM S&ION / METES & BOUNDS SUB DIVISION No. 135.197 George William Parker & Mary Margaret Parker APPROVED 0 t LOCATION- Page Fourteen On the east side of Willow Avenue between Walnut Greek Wash and Yarnell Street 0.49 Acres - 2 lots - Area District I Approved by Planning Commission on Jivne 2-0,19620 Mr. Flotten read the report of the -conditions of the Planning Commission dated June 20, 1962. Councilman Towner- Axe there existing buildings on the pr.o- .perty ? Mro Joseph- One exis-ting building on the property-, we have been assured by the applicant that it wll. conform, He will have to prove to the City Engineer's satisfaction that, it will conform Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, and. carried, to approve Metes & Bounds Subdivision No-, 135-197, subject to tlhe recom- mendations of the Planning Commission, METES--& BOUNDS SUB --- DIVISION -No. 1..35--1~93 Eugene;: $acobs A"PPROV ED LOCATION- South side of Vi.rginia'Ave. between. Barranca and Grand Avenues g9 Acres - 3 lots - Area District 111. Denied by Planning Commission on May, 16, 1962. Appealed by Loyd Realty, representing Eugene Jacobs, ; on May .1.7, 1962� Referred back to Plaming Commission for reconsi&erat.ion and new map, Mr. Flotten read the recommendations from the Planning Commission. dated June 20, 1962 consisting of recommendations of May 2 with two additional items from the Commission. Councilman Heath - What is the reason for the deletion of the 18,foot easement? Mr. Joseph- Ivor. Williams recommended that a map be., filed with the City Engineer which was done and indicated that the 18-foot easement is just absorbed into that parcel, making this over one acre which would meet the criteria of a eubdivizi'bn without going to the Plan- ning Commission-, then file a map showing how this one acre plus would be divided up.. into parcels.. It showed an L8.®:foot easement zwhi.dh- w e don't want to see because legally it was not there. This 18-foot ease- ment or drive is not to be shown on the map, however, we have been -14- 11 0 C. C. 6-25-62 Page Fifteen PLANNING COMMISSION c Continued M&, 3.No. 135-193 o Continued advised by the Jacobs that they are going to permit an easement: over the property even -though it will be made part of this lot and will permit temporary access into the rear. Mayor Barnes-. If this parcel, is developed and this ease- ment continues, maybe they will want to add this as a driveway- for parcel. 4 in the future. Mr.. Williams-. We are not concerned with the easement; this is not a public easement. It i.s no differerfte than when one person gives another one the right to drive over his property. That is why we took; it off: the map, Parcel 4 no longer has any frontage on Virginia. Councilman Towner-. I assume there is no fire or police pro- tection problems with writing this up this way with- respect to the Saunders property„ Mr. Aiassa-. I assume they will allow emergency vehicles to use this easement. Mr. Williams-. Physically, it will be no different: than what ", is now. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that Metes and Bound Subdivision No, 135-193 be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission dated June 20, 1962„ REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION OF JUNE 20, 1962 Variance No. 394 T eril. , Inc Councilman Heath-. Mr.. Aiassa-. So reviewed by Mr. Flotten Does the code specify- in a building of this type these must be fire hoses and fire stand pipes on all. floors? This has not. been a provision of the, Fire Department . Mr. Joseph-. They follow the rules in the U B.C. and they have to follow this to the letter and they are going to. PARKS- and RECREATION None. m15d n U C. C. 6-25-62 Page Sixteen GENERAL MATTERS. - ORAL, COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Flotteno Doesi. the Council wish to take the item of authorizing Scott Cornwell to sign checks? Mr. Ai.assa- All we want to d.o is establish Scott: in the Finance Office as Acting Finance Officer until our second meeting in July because Mr. Kay will not take office until. the 16th of July and. we will reaffirm him on the 2nd of July. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, to authorize power of attorney for the warrants and that' Scott: Cornwell be given the title of Acting Finance Officer. Everything is still, under the supervision of Mr. Aiassa and Mr. Cornwell will sign checks, Mr. Aiassao Mayor Barnes. Mr. Aiassao RALPH°S & Z,ODY;S If you. want to order a new signature plate, that will, take some money. I'll take care of them and sign them. We will order a new plate with Mr. Kay's signature on it. Mr, Sol Baloff Mr. Renwick' wanted the electrical. poles 630 North Eileen Ave, in back of Ralph's property to be behind West Covina our garages. It seems now the Edison C tiipany has decided to move one of the poles to help Zodya s save money. They are moving it into that 1 0--•foot planter, �,Mr Balcof.f read a statement: by Mr. Ingrahm) It seems the poles areno t strong enough to carry the new load and have to be replaced anyway-, I. feel the pole should be left in the same place where it is. Councilman Heath- I think the City Manager should be ins- tructed. to have his staff check that out: and advise the utility company to put the pole in the same place as the other one, The minutes show, and A is under oath, that these 1e would not: changed. They- can make them larger, but leave them in the same place, Councilman-,To�vner% lam inrlin.ed'to 'think we. a"re working on the basis of good wi.l.l and we ought to • make the attempt., but I think we might as well, face it-, we can't force them to do it because, they have the ease-- ment and can put a pole anywhere in there that they want. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, that the City Manager be instructed to have his staff contact the Edison Coo and Zody's in Light of attempting to keep the new power pole in the relative same position as the one that is being replaced, primarily to keep it out of sight. -16- Co C, 6-25-62 Page Seventeen ..GENER°AL.:MA°I°TERS ORAL,."C'OMMUNI;C_A.TIO:NS -.".Continued 771. ----- --__PR_0 ?S _:A1'N' EX—ATIQN - Conty I -..CJ Mr_, Glenn R. .Watson Two weeks ago you gave us the courtesy h'o b45. `South Flower make a few remarks regarding the proposed Los Angeles uninhabited annexation by Mr. Lets6n, I believe Mr. Williams suggested that the property owners have the right to refer the matter to the Boundary Commission and we did that on the following morning. The purpose of my appearing before you again tonight for this last time is to tell you what has transpired and to make a request of you. The Boundary Commission received the communication and they have reported on the annex- ation which we proposed. The boundaries were acted on last Wednesday, June 20th and with a minor revision, they approved them. They found that there are no corridors of unincorporated territory left by the annexation, no county lands. They approved the boundaries as to certainty and preciseness so the matter has been approved now by the Boundary Commission and is sub- ject- to action by the City Council. There are seven property owners involved in this annexation-, six of them want this annexation under the uninhabited territory act This s.ix out of the seven have more than 5116 of the assessed majority of the area. The Covina Ranch property is a bigger portion of the area. In our judgment, the Council could initiate an uninhabited annexation on these seven parcels, set a hearing date and annex the property under the uninhabited act. We have checked with the Registrar of Voters-, there are 11 registered voters • residing within this area, As you know, these uninhabited annexations depend upon the amount of assessed evaluations if the Council wishes to act. In this case, we have the majority of the assessed evaluation as far as six of the seven properties; we cannot be assured that this will be the majority of the assessed evaluation after mid - August.. The City Clerk has received the written communication from the Boundary Commission approving the boundaries. We took the liberty of draft- ing a resolution initiating annexation proceedings. Mr. Flotteno I have a letter dated June 20, 1962, di- rected to Mr. Charles R. Letson, 20110 East Lorencita Drive, Covina, from Gordon T. Nesvig, Secretary, County Boundary Commission. I would like this spread in the Minutes: " PROPOSED 'ANNEXATION DISTRICT No. ' TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA "At the meeting held on June 20, 1962. the County Boundary Com- mission reviewed the boundary description and map submitted by you with your letter of June 12, 1962, of the proposed annexation • to territory to the City of West Covina, ... _._��rsuant:•--.to: your:.. r.eu.est_a__._a_._posdon..-.ry f ...t1, P Sa,, R�rna,-d;no Fr,e.eway was excluded -from the proposed boundaries, The boundaries sub- mitted do not create islands or illegal corridors of unincorporated territory and conform with record lines and lines of ownership. -17- 9 C.C. 6-25-62 Page Eighteen GENERAL MATTERS - ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Continued PROPOSED ANNEXATION "This proposed annexation overlaps the proposed 'West Covina East- erly Annexation District No. 167' to the City of West Covina, the bound- aries of which were approved by the Commission on January 18, 1961 and overlaps the boundaries of the proposed 'Forest Lawn Annexation' to the City of West Covina as filed with the Commission on June 13, 1962. "Upon recommendation of the County Engineer, revisions were made in the boundary description to provide the definiteness and certainty intended under the provisions of Section 35002 of the Government Code. "With these revisions, the Boundary .Go:.m,nis;sion approved the bound- aries of the above annexation. A copy of the approved revised descrip- tion and a list of special districts involved are enclosed for your use." Councilman Heath.- We discussed No. 170 last meeting and the stand I took was we should .a.loz.a No. 1.70 because we were putting ourselves in a very vulnerable position. I. was overruled. The owners of the ranch property stated, to pacify us, that they would not file a protest during the time that this hearing is held open. They did not. say they would not file when the hearing comes up. We have gotten ourselves into a position where we have nothing to bargain with and we are supposed to sit down and talk with Forest Lawn and bargain. If Forest Lawn has applied to the Boundary :Commission for annexation which will be contingent upon the completion.of No-...170 and that can't be completed for another nine or ten days, this still leaves us wide open on the side of that ranch and they have not shown us that they want to protect us on the north side of the ranch. The north side is open to San Dimas. There are other annexations in that area which are being contemplaited which leaves that area wide open. We are still. bargaining and therefore we should not get into a position where we are vulnerable. If we want to bargain, we should have something to bargain with and right now we have nothing. Councilman Snyder.- If we win the appeal. on No. 167 then this proposed annexation of Mr. Matson could not go through. City Attorney, Mr, Williams.- This would be contig,ent on our losing No. 167. Councilman Snyder.- To block the Letson annexation, could Forest Lawn drop their oppositon to our appeal. so that No. 167 would win? Is this legal, to drop their opposition on an appeal? City Attorney, Mr. Williams.- I presume they could, In:I C o Co 6-25--62 Page Nineteen GENERAL MATTERS - ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Continued PROPOSEDANNEXATION - Councilman Heath: I do not 1--say that we should stop negotia- tions, I just want to make sure that we are -=protecting ourselves .and I think this may or may not be one way to do A,. Councilman Snyder: I Mink w� acted last time. In fact, one of the largest property owners in No. 170 asked us --to and we...-mad.e...an__ag.r*,e4nent to act in good faith to give them time to figure out how to bring the whole ranch in and I still feel that we should- continue to act ingood faith and not enter into anything else until the matter -of, No. 170 has been settled. My position hasn't changed We should. avoid legal entanglements. Mr. Blalock: The -1 etson-Watson annexation is depend- ing fo.rit,s contiguity upon our failure to su'rta-in our position on No. 167. The only contiguity that he has is through the Letson property here which is a part of No. 167, so if we prevail in the Appellate Court, the Letson-Watson annex- ation has no contiguity at all and fails.autonnatically. He is asking you to initiate the annexation because he knows that if he filed the annexation it would be invalid.' ' If the^ City initiated; the annexation, it would fail if we prevailed in No. 16k7..-.. If the Letson-Watson annexation, the Vo. 170-,_.-and _the map that is; now pending for the Covina Highlands area, they -would -come before you for action, you would have a corridor running in County territory not included in the Letson- Watson annexation, not included in the. -No.. 170, not included in the Covina Highlands. These three annexations, if they were approved, would leave an island completely surrounded by the City of West Covina, which is illegal. You have three potential annexations pending which you could not legally carry through with. We filed our application with the City ,of West Covin�', for an unclassified use, for an approval of the precise plan for the development of the cemetary area and for the necessary variances. They were filed today about four o'clock. They will be heard by the Planning Cornmisrsion on the 18th of July That is the first step in trying to resolve this problem. To solve this problem, which is complex, requires mutual understanding, mutual confidence and mutual faith. We have given our wor..d, ..we have kept our word, and we intend to keep our word. . Mayor Barnes: As you know, you can file over annexation. If you felt that the whole area should come come in and be done in one parcel, why didn't you file on the whole parcel instead of that portion not inclued by No. 170? -19- C. C. 6-25-62 Page Twenty GENERXL MATTERS- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Continued PROPOSED ANNEXATION - Continued Mr. Blalock: Because we anticipated that if this thing,I can be resolved, out contiguity depends on No. 170 coming in. Mr. Williams: I saggested that they not overlap because if this overlapped No. 170 and if we should get a protest on No. 170, it would invalidate the northern part, which is the choice part, the part that you want. You would jeopardize the northern half dfz .the-r-an-ch if you overlap No. 170. Councilman Heath-. Suppose he filed over 170 and we dropped 1706. This is not protested out. We then can - file immediately on it because it is not protested out. Another fallacy in this, the way .it. -is --now, is the fact that if 170 fails there is nothing. This annexation he is talking about isn't going to come in because 170 is the -•anchor. Mr. Williams-. We considered it and from a legal stand- point think it would be highly inadvisable. Councilman Snyder-. Does the present 15-acre protest pre- clude any annexation in 170 area for one year .even though we drop the proceedings? Mr. Williams: No; . Only if there is a majority protest. If you drop it, you have to permit the filing of anyone who would want to protest anyway. If the protest amounts to more than 5016, nothing can be done for a year. Mr. Glenn R. Watson: Mr.....Blalo-ck stated that if 167 fails that therewoul-d be no contiguity for this annexation-, That is incorrect. The boundary is the City limit of the City -of West Covina as it presently ex- ists; the contiguity is there. There .is� also-:, contiguity along the southerly portion of it. The "Watson-Letson1° annexat-ion is a slight misnomer. I have- property there. We would nest be in here proposing an annexation which we did not sincerely believe to b-e legally sound and complete. This is a policy matter and we will abide .by your policy. If you will start this annexation, pass the resolution. If you.... don't want to, tell us tonight, we won't be back because our time has .run out. Councilman Towner: I felt these matters ought to be handled • in the most straightforward way possible. I think they new course just offers us more chance for litigation. I think we •should continue the good faith negotiations with Forest Lawn. I think we ought to stick to the policy that was estabished at the outset, that we .give the Highlands people an opportunity to annex. -20- C7 0 is C.C. 6-25-62 Page Twenty-one GENERAL -MATTERS::: ORAL -COMMUNICATIONS Continued PROPOSED, ANNEXATION Continued— Mayor Barnes.* At Y*th•e present time it is out of the hands of the property owners of the Highlands. Mr, Williams-. There has- been no legal action of any kind taken:. The Planning Commission has. a report from the staff but has not yet made a report itself, Councilman Jett.* During my, campaign for Councilman, I mad-e ..a_._y.exy -positive -statement in regards to ray fe•el,4ngs toward a cemetery, In that I said I was opposed to a cemetery- oomang into the City of West Covina, Up to this point, I have not changed any opinion. I am wondering if this annexation, the Letson annexation, that in the event that _w_e__._.re successful in this annexation, would this then put us in the position of denying the cemetery? Mr. Williams.* I think if you stated the Letson annexation that it . is an indication of the termination of any .effort to reach a friendly solution With Forest Lawn and they will act a:eco:rdin,gly. Councilman Jett-. I think_ .the time has come- when. —we mak-e- ourse.lves .known one way. -or the other. I a�n,. of . -the opinion that this Letson annex- ation would probably -accomplish what we want. Mayor Barnes.* I feel-:thatm 167 was also a Letson annexa- tion': I think we are taking in that por- tion that there was some controversy about as to whether it should be in the -annexation in the first place. I feel if this would - sblve the problem, • I feel it is good, Councilman Snyder-. There i.s- rm question in my mind at all that to take this new Letson annexation is a,breaking of a promise of this City Council that you made about a month :ago •to :.not take any further steps until the lastmeeting of July. This Council,, -made that promise that night and if 'you move ahead with this annexation, i,-Mr. Blalock has a perfect right to break his half of the_.3gx_eement because we have broken our half of the agreement. I'll have no part 'of it.. .They have not broken their agreement with us in any way. Councilman Heath-. I would like Mr. Snyder to show me where the Council stated it would not taken any action? Councilman Snyder.* The whole._ intent of the discussion that night was to enter into agreement to allow Forest Lawn to develop a procedure -21- • C.C. 6-25-62 Page Twenty-two GENERAL -•MATTERS - ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Continued PROPOSED --ANNEXATION - Conti.nued^ and also to allow the Highlands to go . ahead -with their plan thing else is merely confusing the situation. To enter any - Councilman Heath-. The statement has been kicked back and forth about- acting in good faith, This good faith is a two-way street. I can't for the life of me see why Forest Lawn objected to us closing 170 last time. -They stated that they would bring in the entire:. r--an�ch....and..I woulct: think, they would take the whole ranch and overlay it on170- and if their movements were in the right direction, we could extend 170 and:,give them more time if needed and when the negotiations were final wpe could_haYr_e.-pulled 170. We have not promised Glenn Watson or Mr. Letson, that we would go against a cemetery; we have promised them notlx'no._........ : -e. have: -not made a condition here where we would promise to rule ou:t -a.. cemetery and I don't think that we would make that promise becaws.e:-we,-are not in a position to make that promise. We have an obligation W -the people of this s City. We have put ourselves in a very vulnerable position; --We should put ourselves into a postion where we can negotiate, but :by no means discontinue the negotia- tions with Forest Lawn. I would like --?to :hav;e someone show me one thing we have to our advantage. The .way it is set up right now we have no protection on the north —side of the rancho I:f, 170 _f,ajls,Q we have nothing, not even the proposed annexation o-f. Forest L.awrrs Councilman Towner-. I think it is just a matter of making the gam-e open .and aboveboard. I think the Annexation Committee has gone against the established Council policy setting this thing up the way- itis, this type of procedure here. Councilman Heath.: I take offense to that. Councilman Towner-. I don't mean that you t-hou.-ght it out. It is clear, obviously, that this .is the same procedure that Mr. Watson -proposed some time ago and it is contrary to the agreement the Council =r-,eac�ied as to what we were going,. to reach. I think, what you are doln•g her-e is just contrary to established Council, policy-, it is contrary to the -City Attorney's advise as to the best legal procedure. I think if you want to give your word and abide by it, this is fine. If you, want to use intrigue and this sort of thing you are going to have to go your own way. Councilman Heath-. The appearance of Mr. Watson or anyone concerning this annexation is positaveTy not the invitation of. the Annexation Committee. Mayor Barnes-. We never had anything to do with this. This was brought: to you as well as to us- . -22- r� L C. C . 6-25-62 Page Twenty-three GENERA-L=-,MATTERS - ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Continued PROPOSEDANNEXATION - Continued Councilman Towner-, It was brought to you prior to the time it was brought to the Council. Mayor Barnes-, I saw it out in the hall and asked that it be read by Mr. Flotten. Councilman Towner-. The only thing I am saying- is -that I feel we did establish a policy It was a clear- cut policy. There was --no _ quiestion about it as to what we were going to do and the Annexation Com-mitt*ee has gone against this Council policy in promoting this new development including the differences in the annexation proposal by the Highlands and th.e failure of the Highlands to conform to the due date and all the rest of ito ' Councilman Snyder-, Mr. Blalock, what Council meeting was it that you asked us for the extension of time? Mr. Blalock-, That was the last Council meeting prior to this meeting. Councilman Snyder-, I am basing my statements of faith on that night. .. VlThen we g-et those Minutes I'll show you the implications of good f aith Councilman Heath-, I feel we ought to protect ourselves, Councilman Towner-, Was there any promisees or .dir6cussion with these people who c-ome� in- with this new proposal that you a,re-doing this in coordination with a program to avoid a cemetery. These people that are annexing under the Letson, et al application, have you discussed with them that this also includes your agreement that you are against a ceme- tery? Councilman Heath-, I don't know that I have ever --talked with Mr. Letson at all. As- far asr, the other people in the annexation; the .manly ones I recognize is Dr Gordon and Mr. Davidson and the last. time I spore to those two gentlemen was in your presence when we went to Mr. Davidson's home. I have not committed to them anything and we slid not at that time, either. Councilman Towner- In other words, you have .not told any of those. people that you are against the cemetery and you will go along with this program as part of a program to avoid a cemetery? -23- • 11 C. C. 6-25-62 Page Twenty-four GENERAL :MATTERS O;R�AL •COMMUNICAT.IONS - Conti.nued- PROPOSED ANNEXATION - Continued N Councilman Heath-, No, I haven't told them I am -for a cemetery, I feel that i-as-t me-eting the faith was broken by the fact that we could not continue 170 and I see no reason why it couldn't have been continued. What harm would it have done anybody? Councilman Snyder-, My only interest is the orderly develop- ment of the eastern part of the City I am not interested in entering into any annexation for stalling purposes or intrigue to block: a C-emetery or to build whatever you want to build up there, According to ou.r staff report we have no business going ahead with the Highlands annoex-ati.on-anyway because it is going to cost us more than we get out of i.t in tax revenue. RESOLUTION No. 2397 The City Attorney presented-, JI DOPT:ED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA GIVING NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY AIDJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA10 (Letson) Mayor Barnes-, Is this the complete resolution? Mr, Williams-, Yes, except we would insert the name, which would be '"Easterly-A-nnexati.on1° next in number. Mr. Flotten.-, That would be 175„ Mayor Barnes-, Hearing no objections, we will. waive further reading of the body .of the resolution, Councilman Snyder; I obj ect , Councilman Towner; It seems to me. reading -.,the tbody of the resolution accomplishes nothing, I feel we are going to have to neview the budget and I also feel that the people who are behind This owe the obli- gation to the City of. West Covina taxpayer to accomplish this and help out. I think: they ought to pay their own way, Councilman Snyder-, I refuse to vote on it until, ;!' have read it. I withdraw my objection. Mayor Barnes-, Hearing no objections, we will. waive fu.rther reading of the body of the resolution. -24- C� C. C. 6-25-62 Page Twenty-five GENERAL MATTERS Continued RESOLUTION No, 2397 - Continued Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman J*tt that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as followsi-. Ayes*. Councilman Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes*. Councilman Towner, Snyder Absent*. None. Said resolution was given No. 2397. Mr. Blalock-. In view of the action of the .Council has taken our filing this aft-ernoo-n for unclassified use becomes waited motion. In view of the action that you have taken, I think that I -am entitled as a matter of right to withdraw my promise not to file a protest on 170. Of course, I have the right to file on this 175, or whatever you thave numbered it. Mayor Barnes-. Mr. Blalock-. Councilman Snyder*. We couldn't have stopped you. My word was good. I move that Mr. Blalock-°s filing fee be refunded Councilman Heath*. Why can't we continue his? Mr. Williams-. If you grant the zoning which the ceme- tery requests they protest it -out and krill it for a year. Councilman Heath-. Does this annexation go =over- i°nt:o the cemetery area? Councilman Towner*. Yes, Mr. Williams-. You no longer control it-, the seven people who have the majority .of the assessed evaluation control it. Mr. Glenn R. Watson My clients paid my fee rbef-ore;,they have not asked any assistance .in that re- gard, and have every intention of doing so again. In the event litigation arises, we will be there. Councilman Snyder-. We have excessive fees and excessive time with our own City Attorney which we pay. -25- C. C. 6-25-62 Page Twenty-six GENERAL -MATT•ERS--~-Continu-ed ram; .._ • RESOLUTION No. 23,97 (Proposed =Ann•exation)_.- :Continu-ed Mr. Glenn R. Watson-. I will be glad to convey that worry to themn. I doubt if these property owners have been paying less -than half the cost. Motion by Councilman Snyder seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, that Mr. Blalock be refunded his filing fee upon condition of his withdrawing the application. CITY Al TTOR°N:EY.- - ORDINANCE No,. ._747 _ . _..__ _ . The City .Attorney_resented.- -ADOPTED "AN •.O:RDIi9ANCE .OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMEND- ING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO­AS­:T, REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES19 (Z'C No. 220) Motion by Councilman Towner, second-ed by Councilman Jett, and carried, to waive further reading, of the body ©f the,ordi.nance. • Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by.• -Councilman Jett, that said ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows.- Ayes.- Councilman Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes.- None Absent.- None Said ordinance was given No, 747. ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented.- tOAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF WEST COVINA AMEND- ING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS -TO• REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES" (ZC No. 19-7) Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to waive further reading of the body of said ordinance. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that said ordinance be introduced. (Opposed by Councilmen Towner and Snyder. M IS C E•LLAN-EO US AZUSA DIAMOND JUBILEE Mr. Flottent8 I have a letter dated June 13, 1962, directed to Mayor Barnes from the City -26- 4 .` C. C. 6-25-62 Page Twenty-seven MISCELLANEOUS- :Continued AZUSA, DIAMOND JUBILEE Co.ntinu d- of Azusa and signed by A.M. Ortuno-, Mayor, I would like that spread in the Minutes. "Azusa is this year celebrating h-e-r �5th year as an established community. I am sure that you, as our Good Neighbor, will concede that- Azusa has achieved this distinction with no loss of health, vigor and charm as a result of. he.r__age . "Ayreat Diamond Jubilee celbraton to be held the week end- ing October 20th, will reflect Azusa's colorful past, her.. dramatic present and her dynamic future. The climax of the week's festivities will be our gr-eat Diamond Jubilee parade on October 20th. " At this time, I want to .extend to you -.-and your %in,e City, both. -City Officials -and residents, a warm and._frienly invita- tion to enter a float in the Parade,. "The theme is to be °Memoriei -on Parade'. We feel this to be quite versatile and prodLI%Cltive. of many interesting entries, ..-As...all of themejcities .in the :San Gabriel Valley • have shared in shaping. its histor-y;- we are inviting them all to ji -, L t.u's in this .event - by participating in the parade with entryd%picting their City's role in the Valley° s history, or something of equal interest-;, "Mr. Casey Hanson, of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, will be handling the details of the parade entries, and will be happy to answer any of your :questions, and to offer his assistance, d. "Meanwhile, please be assured that your participation will earn our sincere gratitude. After. all, we are members of the same great Valley Family, You community and mine share the same historic heritage." (Signed) _Mayor A.M. Ortuno Mayor Barnes-. I reoeived this letter and thought perhaps the Council -should act on it even though it was r-.eoeived by me because of asking to enter a float This is probably a Chamber function; however, I would.:_Ib:e, glad to answer this letter and do_ whatever the Council decides in regards to this. Councilman Towner., How about the West Covina High School Band? They probably can carry some kind of a banner saying they have been -27- 0 • -F,, C.' 6-25-62 .Page Twenty-eight MISGE-.L .ANEOUS - Continued AZUSA DIAMOND JUBILEE -:continued to the Seattle World Fair and advertis-e the City in that way. They are certainly an outstanding band and express our congratulations to Azusa that way.. I think we definitely ought to participate. We have had very good relations with the City of Azusa. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that this request from the City of Azusa to participate in a 'Memories on :Parade° event be referred to the Chamber of- Commerce and recommend that we participate and that Mayor Barnes so advise the Mayor of Azusa. ESTATE OF ROSA MAMBAR Mr. Flotten.- We have received a request: from the Public,Administrator with respect to the matter of the estate of Rosa Mambar who owns the shopping center on Badillo and Orange. She has passed away and this is a request to auction ,,off the shopping center on June 26, 1962. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that the Public Administrator be allowed to conduct the auction as requested on June 26, 1962 subject to staff review. FLAG SALE Mr. Flotten.- Test Covina- Post No. 790, American Legion, wishes to be permitted to sell American Flags to the citizens of the City. This request is signed by B. J. Sherwood, Mr. Leicht.- I wou -d life to see more American Flags on the— str..eetM- i.n West Covina. We would like to s-ell them in any way that we possibly can. ThEre are two ways we are planning. One, is in the booths of our 4th'of July Fireworks sales, .and the other is we would like to go door to door. Councilman Heath. - Are w,e l-egal in permitting this door to door -sale? Mr. Williams.- This I, under -stand is not on a business solicitation; this is in the nature of a charitable solicitation which can be done with your permit granted. They don't-exp-ect to make any profit. You could waive the license fee. Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded. by Councilman Jett, and carried, that American Legion Post 790, be given permission to sell American Flags and the license fee be waived, Imm • i C o C o 6-25-62 Page Twenty-nine MISCELLANEOUS - .Continued MAPS Mr. Aiassa- We ar-e all out of maps. 5,000 copies would cost us $833. 00; 2,500 would cost $5870 00o This is under last year's appropriations Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, that the City Manager be authorized to make -this expenditure from the 1961-62 Budget from Advertising for 2,500 maps at the cost of $587, 00. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes- Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes- None Absent: None ALLEN and SNELL Mr. Williams: I convey7ed to Allen and Snell that if they applied for zoning on the part of their property not including the part the City was to take for &-1 and if they got C41 that they would agree to take $9, 000 00 for the property and we would leave off enough of the northeast corner to give them sufficient passageway between our property and their building. Today they rejected that and said they would split the difference in cost that we had discussed. Their ,figure was $12, 000. 00. They said they would settle $10, 050. 00 . The canner of the property we are taking comes too close to their apartment house. . All we have to do is cut off some of the corner so as to allow sufficient -passage to fit vehicles between. The architects have agreed to this, The problem we have is simply one in dollars, What I have said previ.ously,is the highest I v&ould recommend is 10%a above apprai-sal, which totals $9, 9,00, 00. Mr. Aiassa- They are still asking for more property. Mr. Williams- That's true, We would give up some of the territory we are taking. We are not giving them land, but 1016 above the land we are. taking back, Councilman Towner: This whole north fire station program from the very__s-tart has -fallen into the hands of Allen. -and Snell and .the City is being forced to overpay. Mayor Barnes- I still. think we need to give Mr. Williams some .indication the way to proceed at the present ..time. Councilman Towner- It seems to .me the people who have elected to proceed along this line are the ones who ought to go ahead with it. I don't go .along with it, -29- • C.Co 6-25-62 MISCELLAN-EOUS Continued ALLEN and SNELL (Fires Station Site) Continued Councilman Snyder. - I don't, either-. Page Thirty Mr. Williams.- I am riot suggeesting that you go over nine. The most that I would go would be 1016 over nine,- give the corner to them though, and get a letter from them to this♦ effect, they will pledge to us if we get C-J we will settle the entire damages for a certain amount provided you cut off this corner. Councilman Heath.- Try for $9, 000. 00 APPOINTMENTS Mayor Barnes.- To the Planning Commission, the Council- has decided to',appoint John Bartlett for a four-year term. To the Personnel -Bo:ard, Clyde Skiv-es and Robert Cole have been reappointed. - • To the Recreation and -Parks, Mrs, Keith, and I have contacted DoWj.�. j C. Veronda and he desires to_._ -nerve again --if the Council approves. Is that all right with everyone? (No-obj-ections) I will appoint Donald Veronda to the Parks and Recreation. - Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, to approve the appointments-_ r cnm.men4ed' by the Mayor. BUDGET Mr. Aiassa.- You have copies of the receipts and ex- penditu- es. We need a motion by the Council to adopt the tentative budget as read by the City Manager and prepared by the Finance Officer indicated in the amount of $2, 897, 740. 0,0 Mayor Barnes.- I think, Mr. Aiassa should be commended on thexfin:e. jarb he and his staff did on this budget. Councilman Towner.- I am s,or-.ry that - I was engaged in trial • in a distant City and unable to be here last week. 1--am not too familiar with the budget and I don't feel that I am in a position tonight to vote on it. -Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded' by__Councilman' 1,e#t, to adopt the tentative budget as read by the City Manager and prepared by the -30- C.C. 6-25-62 MISGE—L.LANWUS- -Continued t. BUDGET - Continued Page Thirty-one Finance Officer indicated in the amount,'of $Z,-�897, 740. 00. Motion passed on roll call as follows-, Ayes-. Councilmen Jett,_ Heath, Noes.- .. No.ne Absent-. None Councilman Towner-. DEMANDS Snyder,,Mayor Barnes I abstain. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded. -by Councilman Heath, to approve demands totalling $445, 213. 94 as listed on Demand Sheets C246 through C248 and B105. This total includes funds -transfers fof $237,.772.68. Motion passed on roll call as follows-. Ayes-. Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes-. None Absenu None - O There being no further business, motion by- Councilman Jett, s-econded by Councilman Towner, and carried, that this meeting be adjourned at 12:55 AM to June 27, 1962 at eight o'clock at the Sunset- School. ATTEST-. City Clerk 40 APPROVED 0 Mayor_ -31-