08-27-1962 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE'REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
August 27, 1962
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Barnes at 7:50 P.M. in the West Covina City Hall. The Pledge of''
• Allegiance was led by Councilman Snyder, with the invocation given by
the Rev. John Gunn of the First Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL
Present:. Mayor Barnes, Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder
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Others Present: Mr. George Aiassa, City Manager
Mr. Robert Flotten, City Clerk
Mr. Dwight Newell, Acting City Attorney
Mr. Thomas Dosh,, Public Services Director
Mr. William Radig, Planning Assistant
Mr. Gerald Weeks, Administrative Aide
Absent: Mr. Harry C. Williams, City Attorney,
Mr. Harold Joseph, Planning Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 6, 1962
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried,
that the Minutes of August 6; 1962, be approved as submitted.
CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
ZONE CHANGE NO. 14 LOCATION: East side of Orange
ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS Avenue north of Garvey
0. D. Harbert Avenue
APPROVED
Accept street improvements installed
in connection with expansion of par-
king facilities. Authorize release of cash deposit in the amount of
$850.00. Inspector"s 41nalreport and signed certificate of comple-
tion on file.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried,
to accept the street improvements in Zone Change No. 14 and authorize
release of the cash deposit in the amount of $850.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 2438
ADOPTED
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Mayor Barnes:
The City•Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEP-
TING A CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENT
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF"
(Alice M. Scott)
For street and highway purposes to
be known as Merced Avenue.
Hearing no objectiions, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2438 - Continued Page Two
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, Snyder, Mayor Barnes
Noes: None
• Absent: None
Said resolution was given No. 2438.
RESOLUTION NO...2439
ADOPTED
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Mayor Barnes:
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEP-
TING A CERTAIN.WRITTEN INSTRUMENT
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF"
(John M. Sawyer and Florence W. Sawyer)
For street and highway purposes to
be known as Merced Avenue.
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, Snyder, Mayor Barnes
Noes: None
Absent: None
• Said resolution was given No. 2439.
RESOLUTION NO. 2440 The City Clerk presented:
ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
rRD,7X CT e_/g p OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEP-
TING A CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENT
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF"
(Antonio M. De Uribe and Beatrice De
Uribe)
For street and highway purposes to
be known as Merced Avenue.
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, Snyder, Mayor Barnes
Noes: None
Absent: None
• Said resolution was given No. 2440,.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2441
ADOPTED
Mayor Barnes:
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The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A CERTAIN
FUTURE STREET OF TRACT N0,_ 22466"
(Portion of Lots 4 & 5)
Hearing date set for September 24, 1962
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
resolution.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said
resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said resolution was given No. 2441.
DISTRICT A°11-61-2
SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT
APPROVED
LOCATION: Virginia Avenue and
Barranca Street.
Revised report of Los Angeles County
Health Officer. Accept the revised
report and instruct the City Engineer
to proceed pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808, Division 4, of
the Streets and Highways Code. Staff recommends acceptance of revised
report, which includes an addition to this district, and directive to
City Engineer to proceed.
Mr. Flotten: This is a report of K.H. Sutherland,
M.D., Health Officer, County of Los
Angeles,.Health Department, directed
to the City Council and dated August 7, 1962. I would like this spread
in full in the Minutes.
"SUBJECT: Amended Virginia Avenue
and Barranca Street Sanitary Sewer
;District, A111-61-2, City of West
Covina.
"RECOMMENDATION: It is respect-
fully recommended that sanitary
sewers be installed inthis district.
"ANALYSIS: On February 10, 1961,
this Department recommended to your Honorable Council that sanitary
sewers be installed in the Virginia and Barranca Street Sanitary
Sewer District A'11=61-2, as a measure necessary to the protection
of public health. Since that. date, an alteration has been made in
the boundaries of this proposed sanitary sewer district. This al-
teration is the additon of the residential area bounded as follows:
North by Cortez Street and Campana Flores Drive, East by Charvers
Avenue, South by Charlinda Street, West by Forestdale Avenue as
shown in dark green on the attached map.
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DISTRICT A' 11-61.-2 - Continued
"This Department has made -'an in=
vestigation of the additonal'area as described above'.' During the
course of this investigation, 21 house -to -house calls were made.
Of this number, eight (8) occupants were not at home or did not
answer the door. Of the 13 property owners or tenants'actually'-
contacted, 3 or 23% reported having experienced trouble with their
individual subsurface sewage disposal systems. They complained of
the systems filling up causing raw sewage to back up into the house
plumbing fixtures or to overflow onto the surface of the ground.
Also that frequent pumping and cleaning out of the seepage pits
was necessary. Our contact reported it was necessary to pump
their system monthly.
"In view of our recent survey,
also our original survey, which revealed that out of 40 property
owners or tenants contacted, 15 or 37j% had experienced sewage
disposal troubles, I, the undersigned Health Officer of the Coun-
ty of Los Angeles, having been officially designated by the City
Council of the City of West Covina to perform public health ser-
vices for the City of West Covina, do hereby again recommend that
proceedings be instituted at once for the installation of sanitary
sewers in the Virginia Avenue and Barranca Street Sanitary Sewer
District, A111-61-2. This recommendation is made an improvement
necessary to the protection of public health and pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code."
Councilman Heath: These sewers will service Charlinda
and Forestdale and Mobeck. Cortez
is quite a bit higher in elevation
• than these streets. How are they going to drain this sewer if they don't
have some kind of anasement.,running directly .west?
Mr. Dosh Cortez Street is higher in the mid-
dle and lower in the ends. The
northwest corner of that tract is
the low point of that tract.
Councilman Towner: Insofar as this sewer district is
concerned, tonight we merely cer-
tify to the health need and it is
up to the Engineer to pick it up
from here and work it out, I think.
Councilman Heath: Don't we define the boundaries of
this sanitation district?
Mr. Aiassa: This is added to an existing dis-
trict.
Councilman Heath: What I am saying is that the addi-
tion here is not adequate.
Mr. Dosh: The drainage does go northwest. I
don't know whether they will take
• the water out to Cortez or go straight
down through Virginia and through the
new tract.
Mayor Barnes: Our staff should have a good idea
of the engineering in this.
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DISTRICT A011-61-2 - Continued
Mr, Aiassa:
Councilman Snyder:
Councilman Heath:
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Our staff goes into the final
studies after acceptance into
the district. All you are doing
now is permitting them to come in-
to the district.
It seems inconceivable tome that
the engineer would set up a district
that cannot be drained.
I don't think we should hold it
over, I think we should pass it
but be aware of the fact that we
might have to add more land to it.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried,
that the Health Officer's report of August 7, 1962 be approved and the
City Engineer be directed to proceed with the district.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
PROJECT C-173
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND HIGHWAY
SAFETY LIGHTING
The bids received were as follows:
Electro Construction Corp.
Paul Gardner Corp.
Steiny and Mitchel
Westates Electrical Constr.
Sherwin Electric Service
Allen Engineering Co.
Fischbach and Moore
LOCATION: South end of Sunset
Avenue Underpass.
Review bids.opened in office of
City Clerk on August 23, 1962;
Engineer's report - award con-
tract.
10% bid bond
10% bid bond
10% bid bond
10% bid bond
1076 bid bond
10% bid bond
10% bid bond
$ 8,848.00
8,982.00
9,339,.00
9,447.00
9,524.00
9,590.00
10,300.00
Mr. Flotten, City Clerk, read a report dated August 24, 1962 directed
to the City Manager and the City Council re Project C-173 and signed by
John Lathrop, Assistant City Engineer,
Mayor Barnes: Is there anyone in the audience
who wishes to be heard on Project
C-173?
(There were,nonpo)
I will declare the hearing closed.
• Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, to award the
contract for Project C =173 to the Electro Construction Corporation in
the amount of $8,848.00 and to return the bid bonds to the unsuccessful
bidders. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath; Snyder, Mayor Barnes
Noes: None
Absent: None
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PROJECT C-178
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND HIGHWAY
SAFETY LIGHTING
The bids received are as follows:
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LOCATION: Cameron Avenue and
Sunset Avenue
Review bids opened in office of -
the City Clerk on August 23, 1962;
Engineer's report - award contract.
Electro Construction Corp.
10%
bid
bond
$ 16,533.00
Paul Gardner Corporation
10%
bid
bond
17,066.00
Westates Electrical Constr.
10%,bid
bond
17,492.00
Steiny-Mitchel
10%
bid
bond
17,500.00
Allen Engineering Co..
10%
bid
bond
17,589.00
Sherwin Electric Service
10%
bid
bond
17,667.00
Mr. Flotten, City Clerk, read a report dated August 24, 1962, re Pro-
ject C-178 and signed by R.E. Pontow, City. Engineer.
Mayor Barnes: Is there anyone in the audience
who wishes to be heard in regards
to Project C-178?
(There were none.)
I declare the hearing closed.
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, that all
the bids in Project C-178 be rejected and all the advertising cancelled
with the further recommendation that the City Council authorize the
City Engineer to combine Project C-178 and Project C-181 and hold them
for approximately sixty days before resubmitting for bid and further
that all bid bonds be returned.. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Jett,
Noes.-. None
Absent: None
Councilman Towner:
Mr. Aiassa:
HEARINGS
VARIANCE NO. 399
and
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO.
124 (Revision 1)
Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes
I note that our Traffic Committee
on August 17 recommended four-way
stop signs at this same location.
How did this happen to be recom-
mended when we are considering
signalizing?
We normally put four-way stop signs
before we proceed with signals. I
think the four-way stop signs will
give us temporary relief.
LOCATION: Barranca Street between
Garvey Avenue and Mesa
Drive
Gald, Inc. Request to permit 2 stories within
NO ACTION NECESSARY 100 feet of R-1 properties, to re-
duce northerly side yard to 5 feet
and to reduce distance between
building as shown on submitted precise plan in.zone R-3b, and request
of Precise Plan, approved by Planning Commission Resolutions No. 1238
and 1239. Decision appealed by Robert L. Walker on August 10, 1962.
Appeal withdrawn by Robert L. Walker on August 22, 1962. Hearing can-
celled - all property owners notified. NO. ACTION NECESSARY.
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VARIANCE NO. 399 & PRECISE PLAN NO. 124 - Continued
Mr. Flotten: There were 28 notices mailed out
that this hearing was cancelled.
There is no action necessary.
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. 326
Richard N. Scott
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LOCATION: North Azusa Avenue be-
tween Workman Avenue
and Rowland Avenue
Request for adoption of Precise
Plan of Design,approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 1231;
Held over from meeting of August 13th to August 27th pending receipt
of report on set back requirements on Azusa Avenue.
Mayor Barnes: Mr, City Clerk, has this hearing
been closed?
Mr. Flotten: No.
Mayor Barnes: This is the time and place for the
public hearing on Precise Plan of
Design No. 326,
IN FAVOR
Mr. Richard No Scott This situation is a little bit un-
627 East Edna Place usual in that there is not a great
Covina deal of argument between the people
against us and ourselves. It
basically involves whether or not
we are to be forced to do something that additonal property owners in
the immediate area will not be required to do. Mr. Zug from whom we
purchased the property owns property immediately to the south of our
property on Azusa Avenue and elected at the time that he built improve-
ments thereon to set.his property back some 75 feet from the street
line. Quite a bit further north, Shakey°s Restaurant elected to set
back some 75 feet. It was felt by Mr. Zug that this established a
definite pattern for all development along those lines. Our develop-
ment,' which is a luxury restaurant, does not want, warrant or desire
front parking and we do not particularly want to set back some 75 feet
unless it is made a requirement of us and of the property immediately
to the north. We are willing, rather than setting out close to the
street, we will set back some 35 or thereabouts feet in an effort to
kind of mitigate this problem, which, I understand, the operators of the
liquor store and the laundromat to the south of us don't feel is quite
enough I have a picture of the restaurant that we are endeavoring to
build. (P.-esented rendering,) We are willing to set back .7.0 feet
provided everybody to the north of us is also required to set back
that far. We are willing to set back zero to 70 feet as a compromise
even though the people to the north are not required to set back that
far.
IN OPPOSITION
Mr. Charles Zug I oppose the recommendation of the
3307 East Virginia Avenue Planning Commission on the ground
West Covina that for seven years we have had an
orderly plan. When Mr, Scott bought
the property, he bought it in good
faith and we had a good understanding that he was to set back any
buildings in there the standard setback that we had established for the
liquor store and approximately the same as that which was on the east side.
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P.P. NO. 124 - Continued
Mr. Charles Zug - Continued
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This restaurant was something that came up later. He contends that
to make it look right it should set out. We need egress and ingress
along the front but they don't pretend to have any parking in front
which will set off the ingress and egress along Azusa Avenue.
Mr, Edward La Berge I agree with Mr. Zug on this. I
20510 Rancho Jose Drive tried to build further out and I
was told in no.uncertain terms
that I had to set back in line with
the Legion Hall, There is an es-
tablished line set up on the east
side
Mr. Jay Brown I do not have property in West
5625 Southern Avenue Covina. I served for many years
South Gate on the Council here. When Azusa
Avenue was first considered for a
State Highway, Mr. Jett was on the
Chamber of Commerce, and I am sure he will remember our trip to Sacra-
mento when we agreed to hold Azusa at 70 feet for a future military
highway of all major construction. Everything on the east and west
side of Azusa to JE Puente is set back 70 feet. You have one exception
to that and it is on a variance. This was not by ordinance but strictly
by motion at that time. You only have two pieces of property on this
block that would possibly be allowed to set out. The one tonight and
the old Williams property,
REBUTTAL
Mr. Richard No Scotto It has been mentioned that there
is only one or two properties that
don't conform to this set back. I
think there must be half a dozen gas stations in that area, all of which
are built out closer than that.
There being no further public testimony, the hearing was closed.
Mr. Flottene
I have a report here dated August
27, 1962 regarding the setback on
Azusa Avenue and I would like it
spread in the Minutes.
"Pursuant to the directive reflected
in the minutes of the City Council on August 13, 1962, regarding
the setback requirements on North Azusa Avenue, the Planning De-
partment staff and the City Clerk's Office reviewed all of the
approved applications for zone changes, zone variances and precise
plans affecting North Azusa Avenue since early 1954, including zo-
ning and block studies and zoning maps. We could find no reference
in writing to setback requirements except in these instances where
a precise plan was drawn and the applicant was by motion required
to conform to the precise plan without any specific reference to
the setback.
"Almost all of the applications for
consideration occurred between August, 1954, and August, 1955,
during which Mr, Gordon Whitnall and the Planning Department was
engaged in restudying the city zoning ordinance and approval of all
applications was withheld until the study was completed.
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PRECISE PLAN NO. 326 - Continued
Report on Azusa Avenue - Continued
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"Nowhere is there'a reference to
require setbacks on North Azusa
Avenue.
"The following is a list of the
applications which have been revie-W,4,
"Precise Plan 255 - Beattie & Miller
"Precise Plan 260 - Beattie & Miller
"Precise Plan 246 Stinton
"Precise Plan 218 - Stinton
"Precise Plan 62 - Stinton
"Variance.325 - Stinton
"Variance 119 —Stinton
"Precise Plan 33 - Stinton
"Precise Plan 110 - La Berge and revisions
"Zone Change 101 - La Berge
"Precise Plan 175 - La Berge - Wallace
"Precise Plan 34 - Zug - Richfield Oil
"State of California Route 62 - Azusa Avenue, south
"State of California Route 62 - Traffic Signals (1)
"State of California Route 62 - Traffic Signals (2)
"Division of Highways, Azusa - Garvey - Project No. T-1694,
VII-LA 26, 62 West Covina, W07V, 1OH437
"State of California Route 62 - Azusa Avenue, north
"Zone Change 157 - Stinton
"Zone Change 51 - Stinton
"Zone Change 57 - Stinton"
Councilman Jett: Mr. Scott, you intimated here that
you might come up with some dif-
ferent plan. Have you a different
setback or something that you are
thinking about right now?
Mr. Richard N. Scott: My understanding of Mr. Zug's basic
objection is not specifically be-
cause he had to set back 70 feet
:that I should, but merely to protect the adjacent property owners to the
south from adequate view going up and down to Azusa Avenue. We volun-
teered to set back some 30 or thereabouts feet. Further, along those
lines, after additional conversation with Mr. Zug, we went back to our
architect and we redesigned our building to accomodate him in that re-
spect so where our building is closest to him we would be setting back
about 45 feet as opposed to the 30 or 35 feet.
Councilman
Jett:
Would that
allow ingress and egress
and a flow
of traffic across your
property?
Mr. Richard
N. Scott:
Definitely
not. In any respect,
our tenant
definitely does not want
in front of
it. The ingress
any front parking
and egress will be
or front driveways
to the rear for the
king. It would be adjacent
to Mr. Zug's property
par-
on the southerly por-
tion df'our
property.
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PRECISE PLAN NO. 326 - Continued
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Councilman Jett: I attended a lot of these Council
meetings when Azusa Avenue was
discussed. I can -remember consid-
erable discussion about setting back. There was a requirement on'the
part of the City and the Planning Commission on setbacks. Although it
may not show on the records, it is there. I don't feel we should allow
one person to come and set out in front of the other buildings.
Councilman Heath: With the restaurant as it is pre-
sented here, I would hate to see
parking in front of the building
where they have spent a tremendous amount of money to beautify that
building and then park cars in front of it. He has said he would not
permit cross traffic to run across his property and I don't blame him,
as is permitted on';the east side of the street. If the man is not going
to permit cross traffic in front of his property and he is putting an
elaborate building in there, I don't see why we should make him set
back more than 30 feet. I would say that this 70-foot setback was the
previous owner's request and I feel the previous owner made a mistake
here in not requiring a deed restriction in his deed to require this
setback if he wanted it in this matter. I feel we are penalizing this
man if we would require him to set back any more than the 30 feet that
the Planning Commission recommended and I would like to see it set at
that 30-foot mark.
Councilman Snyder:
The City has kept Minutes and rec-
ords since our incorporation,
haven't we?
• Mr. Aiassa: Technically, the law ;says you
should only take Minutes of your
action. You have decided to take
them verbatim like you are taking them now. It has been this way for
probably the last six or seven years.
Councilman Snyder: The only real promises we make as
a Council are the official action
we take. Sometimes in our dis-
cussion we say things in arriving at a decision that aren't real prom-
ises. If they were done by motion, they should be a matter of record,
Councilman Towner: Precise plans have setbacks in the
drawing itself and the motion does
not have to state what the setback
has to be; it conforms to the chart
given.
Councilman Snyder: I think it would be terrible to re-
quire this particular type of oper-
ation and this type of building to
set back 70.feet and have a lot of parking and blacktop in front. I
think they have arrived at a reasonable compromise. I don't think it
is causing hardship to the business to the south since they are not
in real competition.to it. I have no objection to the precise plan.
• Councilman Towner; I think if we have set a pattern by
precise plans, that in fairness to
those people who had adhered to it
we ought to continue the same requirements on other properties. I think
Mr. Scott's primary concern is not so much that he be required to set
back but only that he wanted uniformity to other properties. I think
we can accomplish this if we enact an ordinance providing a uniform set-
back on the west side of Azusa Avenue which could be based upon the
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PRECISE PLAN NO. 326 —:Continued
Councilman Towner - Continued
existing precise plans. As far as putting parking in the front of this
type of building, I think it can be handled very effectively with land-
scaping. As far as the ingress and egress is concerned, this owner could,
if he wished, block off his property, and I think we could not require
him to provide community parking for any adjacent owners. I would be
inclined to think that we ought to require the setback with landscaped'
parking in front and the setback to conform as nearly as possible to the
existing precise plans and make this a uniform requirement up and down
the west side of Azusa Avenue.
Mayor Barnes: I agree somewhat with Mr. Towner
and Mr. Jett. I think something
has been established here through
motions on precise plans that this has been a requirement. There might
be a little -deviation from this, but I think we should set back for
traffic flow and easy access to the property. It is very important
that accessibility is provided to these buildings without getting out
onto Azusa Avenue.
Councilman Heath: We have a recommendation from our
staff saying they could find no-
where in the record that they have
been the instigators of this setback. If this has been a common under-
standing of setback and the people have made this setback according to
our records, it is not City established. If a precise plan comes be-
fore us and the person voluntarily moves the building back 150 feet and
we approve it, we are not setting a standard, we are approving that if
he wants to put it back that far, he can. I don't think that anyone's
choice of a setback of a building establishes a policy for the whole
street. If this was true all the way up and down Azusa Avenue that
policy would be established.
Councilman Towner:
themselves. Maybe they can come up
them and acceptable to the Council
this hearing long enough to see if
would like to hear if they can make
Mayor Barnes:
I think Mr. Scott and Mr. Zug both
indicated that they were willing to
discuss this a little bit between
with something that is suitable to
and I would be willing to recess
they can come to some agreement. I
some friendly arrangement on this.
If there are no objections, we will
take a five-minute recess.
(A short recess was taken.)
Mr. Richard N. Scott: We have an area of agreement which
appears to offer some solution as
far as I am concerned. We will
agree to set back the main portion of the building 50 feet with the
provision that this front part will extend out an additional 12 feet.
We don't feel we can do this in good faith without the permission of
our tenant and for that reason we would like to have an agreement from
Mr. Zug on this and defer action until the next meeting until we have
had time to go over this with our tenant and discuss the matter with
them.
Mr. Charles Zug: Mr. Scott is delaying himself and
I know he doesn't want to do that.
If we set it back 50 feet to the
the main corner of the building, not counting that canopy or whatever
you call it, that will be fine.
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PRECISE PLAN NO. 326 - Continued
Mayor Barnes: This is agreeable with me.
Councilman Jett: I feel if you want to build a
business area such as this will
be then I think you have to have
some type of continuity in your
setback.
Councilman Towner: I think as far as I am concerned,
that this is a very satisfactory
solution. It seems to me there
should be some uniform minimum setback and maximum setback on the west
side of the street and everybody can go farther. I am willing to go
along with the 50-foot setback with the 38-foot setback on that cen-
ter extension.
Councilman Jett: I think we should set it up in the
records somewhere, a minimum and
maximum setback.
Councilman Snyder: I agree that we need to set a min-
imum standard of setback on Azusa
Avenue. I am happy to see this pos-
sible compromise.
Councilman Heath: If Mr. Scott's tenants agree to this
compromise, I would go along with it;
however, I,would like to reverse
final action until I see how his
tenants act.
Mayor Barnes: I feel this is a very good solution
and I would like to see Mr. Scott
granted two weeks to our next regu-
lar meeting in order to contact his
tenants to see if this is all right.
Mr. Aiassa: We must note that your next meeting
will be on Tuesday, September 11,
because the loth is a holiday.
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, and car-
ried, that Precise Plan of Design No. 326 be held over until the next
regular meeting of the City Council, September 11, 1962. (Councilman
Jett voted "No".)
ZONE CHANGE NO. 224 and LOCATION: 19600 Valley Boulevard
TENTATIVE MAP OF TRACT NO. 27416 between Center Street
and and Camino de Teodoro.
VARIANCE NO. 397
Pickering Enterprises, Inc. Request to reclassify from M-1 (In -
APPROVED terim) and A-1 10,000 (County) to
zone C-2 and R-1 Area District I
approved by Planning Commission on
August 1, 1962; Tentative Map of Tract No. 27416 approved and Variance
No. 397 approved August 1, 1962.
Mayor Barnes: This is the time and place for the
public hearing.
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Z.C. 224,- Continued
Page Thirteen
IN FAVOR
Mr. William Evans I have presented most of the facts
3236 North Peck Road to the Planning Commission regarding
. E1 Monte this case and to the joint session
of the Council and the Commission.
I am not going into that again and
take up further time. I will be happy to answer any questions you might
have regarding this matter if they come up. We are in agreement with
the conditions of approval on the Tentative Map by the Planning Com-
mission and also on the zone variance.
There being no further public testimony, the hearing was closed.
Mr. Flotten, City Clerk, read Planning Commission Resolutions No. 1235
(zone change) and 1236 (Variance).
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Councilman Towner: I differ from the Commission with
the justification of some lots to
go lower than the 7,500 square feet.
I think it is only when the adjoining property has smaller lots that
you can justify a smaller lot. I think on this ground they have estab-
lished a basis for variance, but I wouldn't want the record to show that
we are permitting a variance solely on the basis of topography.
Councilman Jett: Has the fire problem been worked out?
Has the Police protection been worked
out?
Mr. William Evans: I believe there have been arrange-
ments with Chief Wetherbee and the
the Los Angeles County Fire Depart-
ment has been contacted for servicing this area. If requested, we will
set aside a lot or so in a designated location for a future fire station
if it is needed. There was some discussion that it might be better lo-
cated further north in other property that would be developed later.
Mr. Aiassa: In your folder tonight I have given
you alternates for the fire protec-
tion. I think the most logical way
is that as long as there is no construction underway that the City con-
tract with the County using our general contract provision and provide
the contract through the County services and pay it out of the General
Fund. As far as police protection, this is something that we have not
completed investigation on. We may also have to contract for police
service from the County.
Councilman Jett:
ahead and give permission to this
Mr. Aiassa:
Councilman Towner:
Mr. Aiassa:
It would be my opinion that we should
have a definite program of what we
are going to do here before we go
gentleman to start a subdivision.
We are proposing a fire station in
158. We are not proposing a fire
station in this area at all.
The City administration is taking,
steps to see that police and fire
protection is provided when develop-
ment takes place in this area?
Yes.
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ZONE CHANGE NO, 224 - Continued
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, and car-
ried, that Zone Change No. 224 be approved.
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried,
that Tentative Map of Tract No. 27416 be approved subject to all condi-
tions of the Planning Department.
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried,
that Variance No. 397 be approved subject to all conditions set down by
the Planning Commission,
Mr. Flotten: You are now including Annexation-
No. 174, in this development which
is a strip of land along Valley
Boulevard and you will have to
include this annexation in your
motion, if, as and when it is annexed.
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried,
that it be made clear that the previous motions as to the zone change,
the tentative map and the variance included Annexation No. 174 if and
when it is annexed to the City.
ZONE CHANGE NO. 226 and LOCATION: 130, 138 Barranca Street
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. 327 and 3023, 3033 Virginia
Gladstone, Inc. Avenue between Garvey
DENIED Avenue and Virginia Avenue.
• Request to reclassify from zone R-A
to zone R-3, and for adoption of Precise Plan of Design No. 327, denied
by Planning Commission on August 1, 1962, Resolutions No>1245 and 1246.
Appealed by applicant on August 3, 1962.
Mr, Flotten, City Clerk, read Planning Commission Resolutions No. 1245
and 1246.
Mayor Barnes:
This is the time and place for the
public hearing,
IN FAVOR
Mr, Robert Osborne I-represen.t Gladstone:, Incorporated,,
1514 East Colton The zoning around the subject prop -
Redlands erty is C-2 and R-3 on the north,
R-3 on the west, "A" on the south,
but this corner is being used by
the local water company, as a reservoir which may or may not be classi-
fied as a M use of that property. (Explained maps.) It would not be
practical to develope this as R-1 property. We would get about seven
lots out of this property on a R-1 basis, The zoning that exists, the
uses that have been made of the property so far have made these two
particular properties a typical R-3 development. Our developments are
of the garden -type,. We have applied for a density of 16 per acre on
22 acres. This property is.:on a secondary highway and I don't think
many of us would like to have a residential house on a secondary highway.
We have made a very thorough survey and we find no area where we can
build apartments that we would be proud to build in the $156 to $200 a
month class. The only ones submitted to us were up along Azusa Avenue
abutting right on the freeway, with apartments there renting from $75
to $100 a month. We are not looking for that sort of a site. If this
property is developed according to our plan it will be a definite asset
to the whole community; it will take away an eye sore and fire hazard
and -the taxable income to the City would be much greater.
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 226 - Continued
IN OPPOSITION
Mr. Grayden
3102.Virginia Avenue
West Covina
denied on the basis that it won't
zoning problem here. I think you
cause you are ultimately going to
This R-3 will move on and on.
Mr. Bradford Tosier
3203 Virginia Avenue
West Covina
guments. In this room
properties waiting to
petition to have their
Mr. William Burger
3153 Virginia Avenue
West Covina
Page Fifteen
I am across the street from the
property in question. I repre-
sent a group of home owners who
live in this area. We are asking
that this particular request -be
solve our problem. It -is a spot-
have to consider the whole area be
have to decide the rest of the area.
Mr. Grayden has, for the most part,
covered our main arguments. We have
in the last 10 years been down here
innumerable times and we almost hes-
itate to constantly repeat our ar-
tonight there are property owners of the adjacent
see this passed and I am sure they will immediately
property zoned likewise.
couldn't be divided correctly
of the property could see fit
peice of land here and perhaps
Mr. Leonard T. Moffett
3211 Virginia Avenue
West Covina
REBUTTAL
Mr. Robert Osborne:
I am opposed to this plan for the
reasons that Mr. Tosier and Mr.
Grayden have already given. It was
brought out by the gentleman from
Gladstone Builders that this land
into R-1, but I believe if these owners
to get together, they have quite a good
something could be done.
I go along with Mr. Grayden and Mr.
Tosier in my objections to it.
Mr. Grayden's main contention was
if you rezoned this, all the rest
of it would be rezoned. I think
it is a perrogative of the Council; you can or you cannot, as you see
fit. I don't think it is pertinent to this hearing. These apartment
houses will be equal to and better than most of the houses in that part
of town. I feel in all fairness as we plan our cities we must make room
for certain modes of living and that the tendency now is apartment -
house living more than it has been in the past and I think we must con-
sider that when we are developing our cities.
There being no further public testimony, the hearing was closed.
Councilman Heath: On the precise plan it shows a
proposed street heading north and
south coming off Virginia Avenue.
Is that in your plan?
Mr. John Hiatt: At the time when we were up before
the Planning Commission they asked
if we could have a street off Bar-
ranca. Due to the narrowness of the property we couldn't, so at the
suggestion of the Planning Commission we drew up this here with the
60-foot street going in between two houses and going back. This street
is under our control and in our plan. We have control of the property
it will be going through.
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 226 - Continued
Councilman Towner: We have gone through this problem
before and the primary -question
would be not so much the nature of
the development, but the potential creep to the east and I think this
is the thing most people are worried about. I think it would be suit-
able in the area if it could be contained. This has been proposed be-
fore and at that time the Council did not think it would be proper. -
Since that time, we have had General Plan studies and again I have con-
sidered this, giving it the overall look on the property south of the
the wash there and it is my recollection that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission is that this be low density development; in other
words, R-1 single-family homes.
Mr. Doshe
Councilman Towner:
in the City. I think we want them
be provided for it. I guess under
and our prior actions that we could
be one of those places.
I believe that is correct.
I think we are going to have to
accommodate these newer types of
apartment developments somewhere
and need them and some place should
the existing General Plan proposal
not consistently consider this to
Councilman Snyder: I think the land use study shows
that we already have R-3 zoned in
excess of our needs at the present
time and I think to zone any more R-3 would need overwhelming factors
in favor of it. I can see no change in this application; it is no
better than the previous one which we turned down and I would use the
same arguments in denying an R-3 for this application.
Councilman Heath: This has been a problem piece of
property for a long time. At this
time I don't know what the solution
is going to be. I think the only solution will be when someone takes
hold of the whole area and lays out a plan that is agreeable to all the
people in the area and to all the property owners in the area. I do
feel that this comment has bearing on the fact that if you start R-3
on the east side of Barranca that it is going to grow. I don't know
the solution to this area, but I don't think this is it unless it is
an over-all plan for the whole island where you have the property
owners participating or in agreement.
Councilman Jett: If you are going to build a city,
you can't do it by denying those
people the right to build some-
thing who.want to develop your city. Here are some people who want
to develop the type of apartments that we say we want to bring into
West Covina. In my opinion, this area is going to have to be developed
into something The fact that nobody has gone in there and attempted
to develop it as a residential area indicates that it is not a very
desirable area for this; the fact that there have been several applica-
tions to secure R-3 zoning on this indicates that it is a good area
for an R-3 development.
Mayor Barnes:
us any other street patterns that
st could be developed R-l?
Mr. Dosh, we have many studies of
this particular area and of the
area to the east. Do we have with
would show how this property to the
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 225 - Continued
Mr. Dosh:
Page Seventeen
All these studies we have here
indicate some R-3 use be made in
request for rezoning.Every map
considers the use of R-3 to the west. The study, Study 35-A, is the
closest one to it.
Mayor Barnes: I feel that we do need better R=3
in the City, but I don't feel this
is the place for it at this time
because if you are going to plan R-3 for this particular area it"should
all be planned for R-3 and not be done piece meal. I am not in agree-
ment of a piecemeal development here. I think we should have'a'plan-
ning study done to show this as R-1 low density and how we can accom-
plish it. If we can't do that then we will have to do something about
it.
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, that Zone
Change.No. 226 be denied. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes
Noes: Councilman Jett
Absent: None
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, and car-
ried, that Precise Plan of Design No. 327 be denied. (Councilman
Jett voted "No".)
VARIANCE NO. 389 and LOCATION: Northeast corner of
• TENTATIVE MAP OF TRACT NO. 25765 Cameron Avenue and
Fontana Enterprises Barranca Street.
APPROVED
Request to permit a variatiod from
the minimum lot size in Area Dis-
trict IV denied by Planning Commission Resolution No. 1237. Appealed
by applicant on August 3, 1962. Tentative Map of Tract No. 25765 approved
by Planning Commission on August 1, 1962.
Mayor Barnes:
IN FAVOR
This is the time and place for the
public hearing.
Mr. R. H. Stone At the last Planning Commission
813 South Magnolia meeting we were notified at the
West Covina' meeting if we would get a few of
the lots within 3% of 20,000
square feet they would accept the
variance on a few of the lots. Our engineer, Mr. Ted Walsh, did this
and we came up with some lots at 19,400 square feet and some lots at
19,800 square feet. We cannot vary this mark here because this is a
permanent easement for the water company. Since the Planning Commission
turned the variance down, I have had a talk with,the opponents against
our subdivision and I came up with a new layout where there would be
only two lots asking for variance. One lot would be on the corner of
Barranca and would be 17,500 square feet and the lot across the street
would be 19,500 square feet. The balance of the complete subdivision
will be over 20,000'squar.e feet. I think due to the piece of property,
the size and footage of the land we need a variance.
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VARIANCE NO. 389 and TENTATIVE MAP NO. 25765 - Continued
Mr. Ted Walsh This street pattern is just
127 North Lang Avenue about the only thing'we can arrive
West Covina at on this piece -'of property.' We
would like to have some comment
here what you would think -about
a solution here to get the lots out of it. Mr. Stone suggested that
we make these lots 20,000 and throw the shortage'in the'one on -the
bottom and the same on the other side. We can get a variance on these
two or adjust it back and forth and get a variance on seven of them
which would be just a little bit under. We have one lot that may be
short of the width but it would have the 20,000 square feet.
IN OPPOSITION
Mr. George Burkheimer This is the seventh public hearing
2615 North Prospero Drive that has been held on this particu-
lar piece of property. It is -my
understanding that in order to get
a variance the burden of proof is on the applicant that he is under
undue hardship or that he is being deprived of a certain right accorded
to others under similar circumstances. The property all around here is
developed as Area District IV or R-A 40,000 under the County. 20,000
square feet is not the maximum size, it is the minimum size. I believe
if this is granted they are going to want to get more variances on
property beyond here.
Mr. Chris Justi I am representing 52 home.owners
3133 Sunset Hill Drive in this area. I think we have only
West Covina one basic difference with the de-
veloper here. Practically all
around this is 40,000 square feet
plus and in this area it is 20,000 square feet. We do not want to set
a precedent. If the Council feels that the applicant has a hardship
to the contour of the land or he is being denied something then we
suggest that they follow that course of action. We would like to see
the Council definitely indicate that it is the feeling of the Council
that this area being considered is no less than 20,000 square feet per
lot and that any deviation, if there is one, is because of hardship
and that a precedent not be set.
Dr. Elshire
I only wish to emphasize what has
19101 East Cameron
already been said. No hardship
Covina
has been demonstrated; the City is
not in the business of attempting
to set forth any suggestion or
ideas as to what is a correct
precise plan and it is up to the propo-
nents to give you a plan that
they feel is adequate and I think that
the elimination of two or three homes in the project will amply take
care of the whole problem.
Mr. Robert Neal
I am spokesman for that Association.
Secretary
We are concerned with this property
Covina Highlands Civic Asso.
in that we believe that any zoning
other than, the Area Distric IV
east into the area and the organization
might tend to creep in farther
and the people who belong to
the Highlands Association have
requested me to appear to ask the Coun-
cil not to vote for, a variance.
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VARIANCE NO. 389 and TENTATIVE MAP 25765 - Continued
REBUTTAL
Mr. Ted Walsh: If it was a case of just dropping
a lot in herd, -that is one thing,
but this tier of lots on that one
side, the only way you could possibly get the area is to make lots 156
feet wide. I don't think anybody -wants such a wide lot*. I think that
is the main concern of the subdivider; the big problem we'have had -in -
this property is the excessively wide lots. If this man"is to develop
this property on this street pattern, which is the only pattern we can
arrive at, do you want 156-foot wide lots in there?
Mr. R. H. Stone: The property east of Barranca'is
supposed to be in zone IV. -The
tract we are doing now, which is
east of Grand and west of Barranca and south of Virginia is Area III
and 15,000 square feet.
There being no further public testimony, the hearing was closed.
Mr. Flotten: I have a letter signed by Dick
Stone directed to the City of
West Covina regarding Variance No..
389 and Resolution No. 1237 requesting that Mason T. Noice's name be
dropped from this application. I also have a letter here in opposi-
tion to the subdivision signed by Mr. George E. Burkheimer and the
Council has copies of these letters. (Read Planning Commission Reso-
lution No. 1237.)
Councilman Snyder: Does your study show to put Area
District IV you would end up with
156-foot wide lots?
Mr. Dosh: There is no question about it be-
cause of the shape of the property.
Councilman Snyder: What depth would they be?
Mr. Dosh: They would be 156 feet deep; the
lots would be square.
Councilman Heath:- I sat in as a Council representa-
tive in the Planning Commission
meeting when this was brought up
and Mr. Walsh explained this problem to the Commission, told them that
this land would develop with much wider lots on one side of the street
than on the other side of the street, pointed out that it would not
.make a good development and told them what he has told us tonight. As
you can see from the resolution, it was a split vote and the people who
voted against Mr. Walsh's plan voted against it for the main reason
that they would not go under 20,000 square feet under any condition
whatsoever. I feel from the tone of their conversation that'if these
lots were 10 feet under 20,000 they would reject it and the reason
would be because of the fact that they want: to adhere emphatically
without doubt, without any circumstances, to 20,000 feet and nothing
less than 20,000 feet. I don't see how this development shown by
. Block Study No. 65-A is any sensible development and it is a hardship
on the man. They have tried seven times to ple se us and this time
they have come out with four lots 600 ff,5hcit�0,000'° and I believe
four lots at 400 square feet :hoYo 2d',000. Being as close to it as
I am, and being as close to it as I have been on annexations, I cannot
help but think in my own mind that we lost #170 and #175 annexations
because of the action that was taken over this piece of property here,
over a very small variance and it was, in my estimation, the best solu-
tion of what could have been done with the land.
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VARIANCE NO. 389 and TENTATIVE MAP NO. 25765 - Continued
Councilman Snyder: Is there a setback on the houses
in this district?
Mr. Dosh: Just 25 feet standard.
Councilman Snyder: I would agree with everything Mr.
Heath has said. I think to force
him to develop it according to this
Plan 65-A, they are going to be grotesquely shaped lots. I really don't
feel, if you take a reasonable approach to it, that anybody driving down
the street in this development up here would notice any difference. It
would look better in the plan provided by Fontana Enterprises because
the lots will be better placed.
Councilman Towner: As I understand it, there is some
alternative on what variance might
be granted if it is granted. I Am
inclined to think with the fixed boundaries that they have to work with
here that they do lie in a peculiar situation and that there is some
hardship. If there is going to be a variance, I think it should be
spread out over approximately seven lots on the southerly tier there.
Mr. Ted Walsh: On Study B, these lots are 19,400,
19,400 and 19,400; Lots 11, 12 and
13 are 19,800. Or, we can shift
this street just a little and make these 19,600, 19,600 and 19,600 and
make the ones across the street the same, 19,600. That is 2% less than
20,000.
Mayor Barnes: When this application came in before,
it was for Area.�District III. I
could not see having Area District
III across Barranca in this area. I felt at that time, if this should
work a hardship, and it looked, from the street pattern, that it would,
that it should be Area District IV with a variance. I would much more
be in favor of evening up the lots rather than have a small 17,500 lot
at the front of the subdivision at Barranca Street.
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, and car-
ried, that Variance No. 389 and Tentative Map of Tract No. 25765 be
approved according to the map of Study Plan "B" and subject to the
following recommendations:
(1)
That
all conditions specified in Planning Commission Resolu-
tion
No. 567 be complied with;
(2)
That
sanitary sewers be provided;
(3)
That
the required street improvements include those portions
of Barranca, "B" and "C" contiguous to subject property and
also
provision be made for concrete curbing and gutters on
Cameron Avenue;
(4)
That
access rights to lots No. 1, 10, 11 and 24 from Barranca
and Lots No. 19 and 20 from Cameron Avenue be dedicated to
the City;
(5)
That
sidewalks be constructed along Barranca Street;
(6)
That
all lots conform to Area District IV requirements except
Lots
Lots
No. 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23 and 24 and Lot No. 1 and that
No. 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23 and 24 will be 19,600 square
feet
in size.and Lot No. 1 will be allowed the width of 107
feet;
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VARIANCE NO. 389 AND TENTATIVE MAP NO. 25765 - Continued
(7)
That a one -foot lot on the west side of "C" street be
dedi-
cated to the City of West Covina in fee simple;
(8)
That a one -foot lot on the west side of "B" street be
dedi-
(9)
cated to the City of West Covina;
Conformance -
to Fire Department requirements:
a) Applicant must install water mains as required;
b) Applicant must install fire hydrants as required
by
Fire Department; and - - �
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(10)
That this be subject to all recommendations of the Planning
Commission for the Tentative Map except Item b) under
condi-
tion No, 9,
BALLET PROGRAM
Mrs. Hells: I represent about 150 mothers who
have children in a ballet program
at present under Parks and Recrea-
tion. There has been difficulty between the Parks and Recreation
and the ballet instructor. Our instructor would like to have this co-
sponsored by the City and the Parks and Recreation Commission,
Councilman Heath: I presented this problem to the
Recreation and Parks Commission
last Thursday night and they are
waiting for us to refer this back to them. They couldn't make a decision
at that moment. I think our action tonight would be to take this regis-
tered comment and refer it to the Recreation and Parks Commission, At
• their meeting in about two weeks they could make a recommendation back
to use This is ballet instruction and is self-sustaining and is no cost
to the City. I understand that although other cities allow their mem-
bers of the ballet group to compete in contests and so forth, that the
City of West Covina does not condone this practice, further, that there
is shown a definite need for an advance class and it doesn't seem to
be possible to get this started even though the course is self-supporting.
Mayor Barnes: I am.of the opinion that this should
be referred to the Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission for a report from
them. I feel that as long as we have a self-sustaining orgainization
that the children will patronize, and the parents are interested, that
it is about the cheapest thing the Council and the City could possibly
support as long as it conforms to our Recreation program, I feel this
is very worthwhile.
Mrs. Hells: Mr. Gingrich isn't too interested
in it, stating that there were
arguments between him and the in-
structor. The boys have their baseball and their football and their
Little League and the girls have nothing.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried,
that a copy of this letter with approximately 75 signatures be forwarded
to the Council and the original and the other pertinent information be
• forwarded to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a report back at
the earliest possible time.
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RALPHS - ZODYS
Voice:
• Mr. Aiassa:
Page Twenty -Two
We have a letter before the Board.
This is in regard to a drainage
situation.
We will have a report for them on
September 11.
Councilman Heath: I believe if we look back through
the Minutes, I brought up the ques-
tion of the size of this drain and
I was assured that in case this drain was inadequate that the developers
of Zodys and Ralphs would enlarge this drain to a satisfactory size.
Mr. Aiassa: That is correct and that is what
we are doing now.
Voice: That is the problem; it is too large
and it is going up our street.
Mayor Barnes: We will have a report for you on
the llth.
HOBBY RACING CARS
Mr. John Tiner
I came in two weeks ago and made
John's Hobby Shop
an -"application for another business
117 South Glendora Avenue
license to open up another hobby shop.
•
West Covina
According to Section 4115, referring
to minature race cars, I am breaking
the law. These items can be found
in any toy store, department store
or hobby store. I would like to have
this law changed if it is possible.
Councilman Snyder:
The intent of the ordinance is to
prevent a gambling device. I think
the Council could declare that this
doesn't pertain.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded
by Councilman Jett, that the Coun-
cil find that minature automobiles
in the form of slot racing for the
purpose of being a hobby does not apply
to Ordinance No. 4117 of the
West Covina Municipal Code as long
as there is no wagering or gambling.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes.
Noes: None
Absent: None
VARIANCE NO. 398 and
LOCATION: Between Mobeck Street and
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. 331
County Flood Control
Fernwood Enterprises
Channel
HELD OVER
•
Request to permit apartments in
zone R-A with reductions in re-
quired rear yard setback, distance between buildings, parking, and
to permit two-story structures within 100 feet of property zoned R-1;
and request for adoption of Precise
Plan of Design; denied by Plan-
ning Commission Resolutions.No. 1243 and 1244. Appealed by applicant
on August 3, 1962.
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VARIANCE NO. 398 and PRECISE PLAN NO. 331 - Continued
Mr. Flotten:
At the request of Mr. Egly, attorney
for the applicant, they would like
these matters held over until Sep-
tember 11.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried,
that Variance No. 398 and Precise Plan of Design No. 331 be held over
at the request of the applicant to September 11.
UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT NO. 65 LOCATION: Southwest corner of
and Glendora Avenue and
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. 329 Merced Avenue
Harkar Development Corporation
APPROVED Request to permit construction,
operation and maintenance of a
gasoline service station in zone
C-1, and request for adoption of the Precise Plan, denied by Planning
Commission Resolutions No. 1240.and 1241. Appealed by applicant on
August 9, 1962.
Mayor Barnes: This is the time and place for the
public hearing.
IN FAVOR
Mr. Ray Bondman I have been here many times on this.
Arcadia I don't think I need say anything
more. I am here to answer any ques-
tions you may have.
There being no further public testimony, the hearing was closed.
Councilman Towner: Since apparently this is fairly
well committed to service station
use, what provision has been made
on the precise,plan to protecting these homes that are immediately ad-
jacent to it and in which people now live?
Mr. Aiassa:
Councilman Towner:
There is a block wall fence.
Anything besides a block wall?
Mr. Flotten, City Clerk, read Planning Commission Resolution No. 1240
and the conditions contained therein and also the conditions by the
Planning Department if the -application is approved.
Councilman Towner: I think the conditions suggested
by the Planning Department are
fine with one possible addition.
I think they should be required to provide lighting which is not a
nuisance to the adjacent residential property.
Mayor Barnes: I feel this planting area along
• the curb is just.a paper and trash
catcher. I don't think, in an
area along a main travelled street, that this is going,to be too good
because the rest of the area hasn't developed like this. I also like
Councilman Towner's idea of the controlled lighting.
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UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT NO. 65 and PRECISE PLAN NO. 329
Councilman Towner: You could add to your conditions
that the planter on the northeast
corner of the lot be controlled
so that it is no higher than 42 inches and let them choose their own
shrubs. I am against the unclassified use permit so I am not in a
positicn to take any action.
Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, that Unclassi-
fied Use Permit No. 65 be approved. Motion passed on roll call as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes
Noes: Councilmen Towner, Snyder
Absent: None
Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, that Precise
Plan of Design No. 329 be approved subject to the recommendations of
the staff with the following additions.
(1) That the planter on the northeast corner of the lot be con-
trolled so that it is no higher than 42 inches; and
(2) That the applicant be required to provide lighting which
is not a nuisance to the adjacent residential property.
Motion .passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes
Noes: Councilman Towner
Absent: None
PLANNING COMMISSION
METES & BOUNDS SUBDIVISION NO. LOCATION: North side of Merced
135-195 between Valinda Avenue
Antonio M. de Uribe and and Gretta Avenue
Beatrice H. de Uribe
APPROVED 1.17 Acres - 4 Lots - Area District
II
Planning Commission recommends approval. Held over from August 13, 1962,
pending report from Engineering Department regarding utilities and
drainage.
Mr. Flotten, City Clerk, read a report dated August 27, 1962, directed
to the City Manager and the City Council from Thomas Dosh re Metes and
Bounds Subdivision No. 135-195.
Mr. Dosh: We will delete this requirement for
the easement. Instead of having
the easement cross the property,
the property can be served from the west. The tentative map was drawn
with the idea of water flowing westerly. Mr. Uribe has to get a letter
from these people which will allow him to drain the little bit of water
a westerly to this vacant land. At some time in the future when this
cul-de-sac is developed then the water running downtbe street will have
to go out a drain.:easement out to Merced or some other method. If he
can't get this letter, he has to build up his lots and drain it the
other way. If he just gets a letter from the property owners saying
they will accept this, then it will be all right. I don't -think this
is too much of a problem.
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METES AND BOUNDS SUBDIVISION NO. 135-195 - Continued
Page Twenty Five
Councilman Towner: This seems to answer the -questions
that we raised when we last had -it
under consideration, that this pro-
perty can be served with utilities without -an easement -going across the
back of the property. As far as the drainage is concerned, I think'a
drainage letter has been our practice in the past and on a temporary
basis I would be willing to do that.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried,
to approve Metes and Bounds Subdivision No. 135-195 subject to the.
Planning Commission recommendations with the exception of Recommenda-
tion.No. 1 and subject further to the providing of a drainage letter
if approved by the City Attorney; otherwise, to provide drainage on
the developer's own property.
METES & BOUNDS SUBDIVISION LOCATION: Northeast corner of Vine
NO. 135-199 and Glendora Avenues
Ardin Hotchkiss
APPROVED 0.92 Acre - 4 lots - Area District II
Mr. Ardin Hotchkiss explained the metes and bounds map.
Councilman Jett:
Why would he have to have a metes
and bounds subdivision?
Acting City Attorney, Because it is under a single owner -
Mr. Newell: ship.
• Councilman Towner; If we split this property it should
be split with some acknowledgement
of the over-all development in the
area. If you cut these lots off then you are going to have to provide
access to the back and I thought we had provided for that under the
precise plan.
Councilman Heath:
Mr. Newell:
Councilman Heath:
Mr. Newell:
Mr. Bill Dorrett
Pond Engineering Company
278 Rowland Avenue
SCouncilman Heath:,
Mr. City Attorney, do we have to
act on this tonight? Does it be-
come final if we don't act on it
tonight?
You can continue it to any date
you wish.
Without it automatically being
passed?
Yes, you can take a firm action to
continue a matter.
Mr. Heath, what reason would you have
for postponing it at the present time?
Only if the matter isn't cleared
when they bring in the original
precise plan.
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METES & BOUNDS SUBDIVISION NO. 135-199 - Continued
Page Twenty Six
Mr. Bill Dorrett: I have seen the original precise
plan and Mr. Hotchkiss couldre
move the lot line between parcels
8 and 9 and make one parcel out of those two 45-foot pieces. One par=
cel is already in a R-A zone and it is deliniated in the precise plan,
Councilman Snyder:
Mr, Bill Dorrett:
Removing the line certainly solves
the problem, doesn't it?
Yes. The purpose of this line
carries no meaning, really, and it
could easily be deleted and make
it a three -parcel metes and bounds
subdivision,
Mr. Newell: If it is common ownership, no mat-
ter what you approved on a precise
plan they have to have a recorded
map on this to get titles This map is not now correct because there
are now three lots instead of four,
Councilman Snyder: Is it possible that he could keep
his line in there but offer an
easement across that lot to give
access to the back of that other lot?
Mr. Bill Dorrett: Would it not be possible through the
action of the Council tonight to
approve this subject to the accomo-
dation of interests of one lot with the understanding and the approval
of the owner without having to go back through refiling and all the rest
of this?
Mr, Newell: It could be done, yes, but a new
map would be submitted, wouldn't
it?
Mr. Bill Dorrett: The final map would have to delete
this if it was so moved by the
Council.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, to approve
Metes and Bounds Subdivision No, 135-199 subject to the recommendations
of the Planning Commission and subject to the further condition that
parcels 8 and 9 not be divided but be kept together as a single lot.
There was no action taken on this motion as no vote was taken,
Mr. Bill Dorrett: The City has a deed to this alley
and it does exist as a deed to the
City. We would appreciate that
provisions for improvement of this alley could be deleted or waived in-
sofar as this action is concerned.
Mr, Dosh: We have a substandard alley al-
e ready approved by the City.
Mr. Bill Dorrett: The precise plan covers the two lots
adjacent to the alley and at such
time that he developes this property
it seems to me that the conditions set on a precise plan could be the
improvement of this alley but not necessarily should he be tied to it
as far as the sale of this particular piece of property.
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METES AND BOUNDS SUBDIVISON NO. 135-199 - Continued
Mayor Barnes:
Councilman Towner':
•
Mr, Dosh:
Councilman Towner:
Councilman Jett:
n
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I would rather see' -,the developer
improve the alley.
I think there is merit to the theory
that it ought to be improved at the
time the property developes instead
of now.
If we already have this dedication
in this alley, they could have filed
a map and left lot 7 off because it
is not a part of the parcel after all.
Does the staff want the requirement
that the alley be improved?
I don't think you can do it if it
is a dedicated alley.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried,
to approve Metes and Bounds Subdivision No. 135-199 subject to the recom-
mendations of the Planning Commission with the exception of the deletion
of Recommendation 4 and subject further that the lot line between pro-
posed lots 8 and 9 be deleted and that be a single lot. (Councilman Heath
voted "No",)
Councilman Heath:
Councilman Towner:
Mayor Barnes:
CITY CLERK'S REPORTS (Continued)
I move we vacate the alley on Metes
and Bounds Subdivision No. 135-199
between parcels 7 and 8.
I would like to see what the City
staff thinks on that first.
The motion is lost for lack of a
second,
ACCEPT SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES LOCATION: Seminary Knolls, Covina
California Baptist Theological
Seminary Accept sewer facilities and authorize
APPROVED release of Aetna Casualty and Surety
Company bond No. 33 S 54122 in the
amount of $1,OOO.00.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried,;
to accept the sanitary sewer facilities and release the Aetna Casualty
and Surety Company bond No. 33 S 54122 in the amount of $1,000.00.
RELEASE $1,000.00 STREET Principal: M.C. Nottingham Co. of
EXCAVATION BOND Southern.:California.:. Authorize
APPROVED release of Hartford Accident and
• Indemnity Company bond in the
amount of $1,OOO.00. All obliga-
tions guaranteed by this bond have
been satisfactorily fulfilled.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Counci1nan Heath, and carried,
to authorize release of Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company bond
in the amount of $1,000.00.
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C I TY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2442
ADOPTED
Mayor Barnes:
Page Twenty -Eight
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FIXING
THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE
RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1962"
Hearing no objections, we will
waive further reading of the body
of the resolution.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said
resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Towner,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Jett:
Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes
Said resolution was given No. 2442,
RESOLUTION NO. 2443
ADOPTED
Mayor Barnes:
I abstain
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FIXING
THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY
1, 19621,
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 Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Jett: I abstain
Said resolution was given No. 2443.
RESOLUTION NO. 2444
ADOPTED
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEX-*
ATION TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN ADJACENT
AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE
FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO"
(Annexation No. 171)
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RESOLUTION NO, 2444 - Continued
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, Snyder, Mayor Barnes
Noes: None
Absent None
Said resolution was given No. 2444,
RESOLUTION NO. 2445 The City Clerk presented:
ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA GIVING
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED HEREIN ADJACENT AND CON-
TIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND
GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO"
(Annexation No. 172).
Mayor Barnes: Hearing no objections, we will
waive further reading of the body
is of the resolution,
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said
resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said resolution was given No. 2445,
PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 178 Report received from County Boundary
Commission. Request permission to
refer to Planning Commission for
report.
Mr, Flotten, City Clerk, presented maps which were studied by the
Council.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried,
to refer proposed annexation No, 178 to the Planning Commission for
report.
i CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE NO. 752 The acting City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO
AS.TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES"
(Zone Change 221 - Pizzo)
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ORDINANCE NO, 752 - Continued
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried,
to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, that said
ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath
Noes: Councilman Snyder, Mayor Barnes
Absent: None
Said ordinance was given No. 752.
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
The acting City Attorney presented:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING
THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO
AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES"
(Zone Change 222 - Fontana Enter-
prises and Mason T. Noice)
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried,
to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried,
that said ordinance be introduced,
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
STATEMENT OF CERTIFIED VALUATIONS
AS CERTIFIED BY THE AUDITOR -CONTROLLER
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1962-1963.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried,
that the Controller's Fiscal Report of 1962-1963 be accepted and placed
on file.
REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION OF AUGUST 15, 1962
CITY TREASURER
So indicated by Mr, Flotten, No
items called up for hearing by
Council other than those already
scheduled.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried,
to accept the Treasurer's Report for July, 1962.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS - Continued
BUDGET DEFICIENCY
Mr, Aiassa: There is an over draft of about
$19,000.00. Finance Department
didn't transfer over the large
deposit of weed abatement money.
Don't worry About it being short,
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PETITION REQUESTING TRAFFIC STUDY
AND IMPROVEMENT ON PIMA STREET
Page Thirty One
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner;"and'carred,
that this matter be referred to the. City Manager for a report to the
Council.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATION
Sunset School P.T.A.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried,
that permission be granted to the Sunset School P.T.A. to conduct a
carnival on October 13, 1962, subject to the review of the City Staff-.
APPLICATION FROM COMMUNITY
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried,
that permission be granted to the Community Presbyterian Church to hold
their annual bazaar on September 29, 1962 from 2:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.
subject to Committee approval.
TEEN-KAN-TEEN
Councilman Heath: I talked to the Recreation and
Parks Commission. 'Teen -Kan -Teen
was supposed to start laying brick
and re-inforcement this past Saturday.. They are now supposedly starting
to move. They have no target date to give me.
ENGINEERING -
Surveyors Agreement
Mr. Aiassa:
You have, all received copies on
this surveyors,agreement. I need
to go ahead and amend the contract
so they all read the same with the
new increase.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried,
that the City Manager be instructed to correct the statement to adjust
it to the new rates requested by the three engineering concerns.
CHARGE REDUCTION FOR CONSULTATION SERVICES
Mr. Aiassa:
Mayor Barnes:
• Mr. Aiassa:
On consultant services from Mr.
Harold Johnson, he._,has.suggested
reduction.'of the base rate.
I would like to have this in a study
session.
All right.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS - Continued
SUB STATION NORTH OF THE FREEWAY
Mr. Aiassa: I would like to confirm the Plan-
ning Commission's action on the
tentative approval of the rendering
and plot plan of the proposed fire station. We would like to plant
full-grown trees. We will get the final plan in about 60 days.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried,
to tentatively approve the plot plan and the rendering on the fire
station on:Puente Avenue and proceed in`:the final plans.
RECOGNITION OF PONY COLT BASEBALL LEAGUE
Mr. Aiassa:
Mr. Dosh:
Mr. Aiassa:
DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
Mr. Aiassa:
Councilman Jett:
Mr. Aiassa:
COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
Mr. Aiassa:
this over and we will phone
what you think of it.
MERCED ALIGNMENT
They might win the tournaments
and so I need approval to make this
expenditure as we did last year to
buy jackets.
They are out of the running now.
All right; we will forget about
it then.
We have removed, up to this date,
15 buildings, one lath house and
one lumber pile.
Do we have a demolition ordinance?
Yes.
Gerald Weeks is trying to.put out
a service newsletter for the Council
and I would like to have you look
you later this week and you let us know
Mr. Aiassa: We have made a tentative study on
Mr. Jones' property on Merced Avenue
alignment and we have to show some
relationship here of what we call participation by the owner and parti-
cipation by the City. I need authorization from the Council to proceed
on finding the values of the two houses that we are in the process of
taking by condemnation. Perhaps I should have some Councilmen with me
when we talk to Mr. Jones. Perhaps he will buy this property for a
higher use. I believe he has stated in the past that he will be willing
to buy this property. I would like the Council to accept the final
design of the cul-de-sac of the old Merced Avenue and refer to Plan No.
0238D (old Merced alignment) as exhibit for file reference.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS - Continued
MERCED ALIGNMENT - Continued
Page Thirty Three
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried,
to accept the final design of the cul-de-sac of the old Merced Avenue
as in Plan No. 0238D.
Mr. Aiassa: I would like to have the Council
agree on this participation be-
cause I am going to have to have
a meeting with Mr. Jones. If the developer gives the full right of
way for a street, the City comes in and paves. I am going to meet
with Mr. Jones. I have to tell him what his particiapation will be.
Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, to approve
participation in accordance.with the Plan No. 0238D except for ,that
portion easterly of the west property line of Mr. Skelton's property.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes
Noes: Councilman Jett
Absent: None
Councilman Jett: In my opinion, this is discriminatory.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
REAPPORTIONMENT
Councilman Heath:
Councilman Jett:
Councilman Towner:
Mayor Barnes:
Councilman Snyder:
MATERIAL SENT TO COUNCIL
Councilman Jett:
Mr. Aiassa:
There is a meeting on reapportion-
ment on September 5 and I will
attend.
I am going.
I am not going.
I am going to try to go.
I am not going because although I.
will not oppose your resolution if
you care to make one, I am not for
it.
Why do I get photostats that I
can't read?
We have had some very bad repro-
ductions.
Mayor Barnes: Don't send it out to the Council
unless you can read them,
Mr. Aiassa:
MAYOR'S REPORTS
All right, We try to get the best
copies we can make.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS
Page Thirty Four
VINE - GLENDORA SIGNAL
Mayor Barnes: I received a note regarding the
signals on Glendora and Vine. The
report was that the Vine signal
stays open just as long as the Glendora Avenue one does and traffic for
these people in that area who are going to work in the morning bogs
down and leaves Vine Avenue real clear but everybody on Glendora has
to back-up and slow down because the timing of the signals is off.
Will you check the timing of these signals?
Mr. Aiassa: Yes.
Councilman Heath: Also, could they -look at that one
on Azusa Avenue north of the Free -
Way?
Mr. Aiassa: Yes.
FIESTA WEEK
Mayor Barnes: Fiesta Week will be September 1 to
September 7, 1962. It is in re-
gards to sister cities. If there
are no objections, I will so pro-
claim.
• So proclaimed.
UNION LABEL WEEK
Mayor Barnes: Union Label week is to be the first
week of September.
Councilman Towner: I think I would object to it.
Councilman Snyder: I object. I don't want to get into
a long hassle about it, though.
Councilman Jett: I am against it.
Councilman Heath: I'll object..
Mayor Barnes: Mr. Flotten, will you so notify
that the Council has objected to
this proclamation?
Mr. Flotten: Yes.
Councilman Snyder: Let me read this letter. I don't
object to this really.
Councilman Heath: Neither do I.
Councilman Jett: I haven't changed my mind.
Councilman Towner: I think my objections stand. I am
not satisfied in my own mind that
this is appropriate. I think it is
endorsing the union program and I think We ought to stand clear of it
and let these partisans stand on their own.
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UNION LABEL WEEK - Continued
Councilman Heath:
Councilman Snyder:
Page Thirty Five
I think the union has done some good
for the area and that is the reason
why I would go for it.
That is the reason I would go for
it. They are not saying you should
only buy things with the union label,
it is just giving recognition to the
labor movement,
Councilman Towner: I think a City Council acting as
a City body should refrain from
partisan activities and should not
participate in this typed thing where it is apt to be misunderstood
or misinterpreted.
Councilman Snyder:
WIDTH OF BADILLO
I don't think it should be proclaimed
on a split Council.
Mayor Barnes: The City of Covina contacted Mr.
Aiassa in regards to the width of
Badillo. I think we still stand
on the idea that it shall be a hundred -foot street. Is this the feeling
of the rest of the Council?
Councilman Heath:
Councilman Jett:
Councilman Towner:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
I think so.
Yes.
I think we ought to stick with our
100-foot right of way.
Mayor Barnes: We have to call a joint session
with the Recreation and Parks
Commission and we have to have a
study session of our own. Would you rather meet with the Recreation
and Parks Commission first before we have our study on capital improve-
ments?
Councilman Heath:
Councilman Towner:
Councilman Snyder:
Councilman Jett:
Mayor Barnes:
Mr, Aiassa:
Mayor Barnes:
Yes, I would.
Yes.
Yes.
I'll go along with that.
I think we should have this meeting
very soon, Mr. Aiassa;
You can have it on the 17tho
I do want a study session on the
4th; there are some things that I
would like to get the Council's
ideas on,
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - Continued
Mr, Aiassa:
Councilman Towner:
Councilman Jett:
Councilman Heath:
Councilman Snyder:
ANNEXATION NO. 158
Page Thirty -Six
I am going to be on my vacation.
I may be out of town.
I will be here.
I can make it.
I will be here.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried,
that Annexation No. 158 be referred to the Recreation and Parks Com-
mission for report on their recommendation of park sites and their re-
commendation is to be forwarded to the Planning Commission and the
Planning Commission is to report to the Council on all zoning including
the recommendations from the Recreation and Parks Commission.
DEMANDS
Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, to approve
demands, B 2487-2499 and C 17116-C17206 totalling $424,994.40 as listed
on demand sheets number C-258, 259 and B-1090 This total includes fund
transfers of $388,468.59. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes
Noes: None
Absent: None
There being no further business, motion by Councilman Heath, seconded
by Councilman Jett, and carried, that this meeting be adjourned at
1:20 a.m. Next regular meeting on Tuesday, September 11, 1962.
ATTEST -
My ty Clerk
Mayor
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