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12-10-1962 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA December 10, 1962 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Barnes at 7:40 p.m. in the West Covina City Hall. The Pledge of Al- legiance was led by Councilman Heath, and the invocation was given by Councilman Towner, ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Barnes, Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder Others Present: Mr, Thomas Dosh, Acting City Manager Mr. Robert Flotten, City Clerk Mr. Harry Co Williams, City Attorney Mr. Harold Joseph, Planning Director Mr. Patrick Rossetti, Assessment Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 31, 1962 Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that the minutes of the meeting of October 31, 1962 be approved as sub- mitted. November 5, 1962 • Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that the Minutes of the meeting of November 5, 1.962 be approved as sub- mitted. November 13, 1962 Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that the minutes of the meeting of November 13, 1962 be approved as sub- mitted, November 19, 1962 Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that the Minutes of the meeting of November 19, 1.962 be approved as sub- mitted. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS PROTECT NO, C-177 LOCATION: Merced Avenue West of Approve Plans and Specifications Glendora Street improvements APPROVED Approve plans and specifications for Project C-177; authorize City • Engineer to call for bids. Esti- mate $3,500.00 Traffic Safety Contingency Fund. Council has copies of the report. Staff recommends approval and authorization to call for bids. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that Plans and Specifications for Project No. C-177 be approved; and that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids. -1- • 0 C. Co 12-10-62 RESOLUTION NO, 2508 ADOPTED Mayo° Barnes: Page Two The City Clerk presented,, "A RESOLUTION OF -THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING BOND TO GUARANTEE THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND THE TIME OF COMPLE- TION IN TRACT NO. 27022 OFF -SITE SEWERS Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows - Ayes: Councilman Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2508. RESOLUTION NO. 2509 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHOR- IZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT" (Lot 5 Tract No, 20456) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilman Jetty Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None Said Resolution was given No. 25090 RESOLUTION NO. 251.1 ADOPTED The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEP- TING AND APPROVING AGREEMENTS AND BONDS TO GUARANTEE THE INSTALLA- TION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN TRACT NO, 20456 IN SAID CITY" Mr. Flotten .read the agreement dated November 29, 19620 • Mayor Barnes: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Coumilman Heath, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilman Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2511. -2- • 0 C� Co 12-10-62 SCHEDULED MATTERS DISTRICT A'11-61.-1 Sanitary Sewer District APPROVED The bids received were as follows: Beecher Construction Co. Vukojevich & Kordich Mike Prlich & Sons L.D. & M. Construction Aristo Construction Co. Charles La Burch & Sons City Construction Co. Page Three LOCATION, Orange and Pacific Avenue Sewer District. Bids received in the office of the City Clerk on December 6, 1962 at at 1.0°00 A.M. Review bids - En- gineer's report. 10% Bid Bond 1.0%® Bid Bond 10%® Bid Bond 1076 Bid Bond 10%® Bid Bond 10% Bid Bond 10% Bi Bond $ 441.,415061 446,312.67 459,984015 463,745.40 492,072.60 492,500.50 509,544.46 Correction $ 441,455.61 459.986.19 492,503.15 Mr, Flotten explained the recommendation of the Engineering Department that the City Council accept the bids as corrected, and to award the contract to the Beecher Construction Company on the basis of their lowest bid in the amount of $441,455,:61,.; and that the bids be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Councilman Towner said that he understood that eventually this would come back down to the initiAl._costso Mayor Barnes inquired whether or not this included shoring. Mr. Rosetti pointed out that shoring was not included. Councilman Towner: I take it the bid is outside of the incidental costs could be by the City. Mayor Barnes: Wasn't it stated that $7,300.00 will be recovered. I don't want this dis- trict to stand the cost, and then have other districts come in free, Mr. Rosetti explained why they came up with a higher figure of $33,OOO.00 and pointed out that the City Council must make a contribution or in the future, the City would be unable to district. He pointed out that when this ties in to trunk lines, the City will have a connection charge. Mr. Rosetti stated that this was a normal procedure, at this time, and said the City would otherwise have no means of recovering later on. Mr. Williams, City Attorney, stated that the City would profit from this, but that the people would not otherwise get credit, Counnilman Towner: 1 was under the impression that we had advance funding for this district. Mr. Williams verified that the courts cannot include this as an assessment, Councilman Towner asked, if the City awarded the bid in the amount indi- cated, would the City then deduct $7,300.00, Mr. Williams explained that the City would have to vote to contribute the amount indicated. -3- • Co Co 12-10-62 Page Four BIDS - Continued District A'11.-61-1 - Continued: Councilman Heath asked if the $33,000.00 would be reimbursed. Councilman Towner said it was then his understanding that the property owners would not be charged. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, that the bid bonds be accepted as corrected; and that the contract be awarded to the Beecher Construction Company on the basis of their loin bid in the amount of $441,455,61, and that the bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. RESOLUTION NO. 2510 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 'OF THE CITY .OF WEST COVINA AWARDING CONTRACT TO IMPROVE WILLOW AVENUE, MORRIS AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY IN THE CITY IN ACCOR- DANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2486" (A'11-61--1) 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. 2510. HF.ARTNr'R ZONE CHANGE NO, 229 LOCATION: 825 South Glendora Avenue William M. Weaver and between Herring and Cameron Lorraine F. Weaver and Avenues. Alscot Development Company HELD OVER Request to reclassify from Zone R-A to Zone C-1 denied by Planning Com- mission Resolution No. 1264. Appealed by the applicant on September 27, 1962. On October 8, 1962, this appeal was deferred to the meeting of December 10, 1962, at the request of the applicant, pending completion of C-P ordinance provisions. Mayor Barnes° This is the time and place for the Public Hearing on Zone Change No. 229. . I think before asking anyone whether or not they are in favor of this, we should point out that there was a City Council decision to abandon C-P zoning. Isn't that correct. The City Council concurred. Councilman Towner said he did not;. however, think that this was the Planning Commission's understanding and he pointed out that there was some discussion at the last Planning Commission meeting in regard to C-P zoning, we C� C. C. 12-10-62 ZONE CHANGE NO. 229 - Continued Page Five Mayor Barnes stated that at a joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission, he understood that it was decided to make deletions and that C-P zoning would be included in R-P zoning. Councilman Snyder pointed out that there was some agreement, but that it was found that C-P would be too restrictive. Mayor Barnes stated that he did not want to lead the applicant to be- lieve that such zoning existed when the Planning Commission and the City Council had agreed it would not exist, Councilman Snyder said they agreed that it was possible that we could get the same thing accomplish d by creating R-P. Councilman Heath pointed out that the last page of the joint meeting of the Planning Commission and the City Council made it quite clear that C-P ordinance would be revised. Councilman Towner felt that the Council. should advise the Planning Com- mission, and if the Planning Commission felt differently about the C-P zoning than the Council feels, then the Council, has a duty to advise them. He agreed that the Council might decide to not do anything about it, but the Planning Commission was to study some changes on this zoning. Councilman Heath contended that in reviewing the C-P zoning outline it was felt that businesses were not compatible, and serve no purpose with C-P zoning, and that R-P zoning would take care of any change. Mayor Barnes said that his main reason for presenting the feeling on the C-P zoning was for the benefit of the applicant, and the people in the audience. He felt it unfair to the applicant and the people who might wish to protest, and he wanted to advise them that there is no such or- dinance in the making and that very probably there will not be in the near future. Mayor Barnes requested that the Council continue with the hearing. Mayor Barnes said perhaps in the interim we can get some response from the Planning Commission on the C-P zoning, Mr. Joseph pointed out that variances were being gL°anted. Mayor Barnes: May Y have a motion. Councilman Towner: 1 still don't understand why this is before us tonight for a hearing. Mr. Flotten pointed out that the agenda reads that this was deferred until December 10, 1962, and that the Council has only the appeal to consider. Mr. Flotten stated that he had a request from the applicant to set this for hearing on January 14, 1963. Councilman Jett: Do you think we should notify the Planning Commission to drop any study, in view of the present understanding of the Council? Mayor Barnes: I think we should than to have them of a study. do something rather go to t he trouble -5- bi C. Co 12-10-62 Page Six. ZONE CHANGE NO. 229 - Continued Councilman Snyder: I don't feel they should stop a • study. What they are striving for is the right, but the C-P zoning is too restrictive, and I think perhaps this could be accomplished by some other means. I don't know how, but it should not be vastly difficult, Councilman Jett: You say you do not want to drop a study. The only thing they said they wanted was to eliminate real estate offices. Councilman Snyder: My intention is to get a revision of R-P to possibly include that whatever they add in might go with C-P, but less restrictive. Mayor Barnes pointed out that in the discussion, mention was made to delete certain types on zoning. Councilman Snyder: I have no intention of eliminating real estate offices. Councilman Heath: This was also made by Chairman Renwick. We have two problems, insofar as this discussion is concerned, I believe you will find.C-P was presented and certain remarks were made in the ,joint meeting. I move that the Planning Director be requested to re- view the Minutes of the Joint Meeting. Councilman Towner felt that some action was desired tonight and that Councilman Jett did not want to do anything tonight and request the Plan- ning Commission not to conduct a study. Councilman Towner felt that a study could be discussed. He pointed out that if the Planning Commission dial make a study and decided to keep the C-P zoning, the Council could turn it down if they wanted to do that. Mayor Barnes: Did we have a motion requesting that the Minutes of the Joint Meeting be studied? Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, that the Planning Director be requested to review the Minutes of the Joint Meeting of both the Planning Commission and the City Council. wherein the C-P was discussed. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes: Councilmen Towner, Snyder Absent: None VARIANCE NO, 408 LOCATION: 600 South Sunset Avenue Alpha Beta Acme Market, Inc. iAPPROVED Request for non -conforming identi- fying sign in Zone C-2 approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 1271. Called up by Council on October 29, 1962, Hearing closed on November 26, 1962, and held over to December .10, 1962 for decision, Mayor Barnes: I believe at the last meeting, the Council requested other wording on the sign and the Public Hearing was closed on this, Gentlemen, would you care to discuss the sign? -6- • 0 C o C a 12-10-62 VARIANCE NO. 408 - Continued Page Seven Mr. Joseph pointed out that the Council had asked Mr. Smoley to con- tact:the other tenants of the shopping area to see if some agreement could be reached on the wording of the sign. Mayor Barnes: What did you find out from the people in the shopping center? Mr. Tim Smoley presented copies of his statement for distribution among the Council, Mr, Smoley then read his statement. (Identified as Exhibit 1) Mayor Barnes: I believe you are pleading your case all over again. I thought you were going to come back and ask what type of sign wording would be permissible. The wording of your statement does not include the opinion from the other business men. Councilman Heath: He came back with the suggestion of the wording as "Alpha Beta Center" Councilman Jett: As I understand this, you were to check with the other businesses. We want their feelings too, be- cause there was also the possibility of them coming in later and re- questing a sign with their name on it. Mr. Smoley: Councilman Jett-. Councilman Towner: We felt that a sign without the name Alpha Beta on it would have no value to us at all. All you are interested in then is a sign advertising Alpha Beta, I believe the owners are suggesting Alpha Beta Center. Mr, Smoley verified that the owners would go along with Alpha Beta Center. He said they felt a need for this sign, because the store was set back over 100 feet and could not be seen by traffic pro-' ceeding westerly from the frontage road because of the Broadway high- rise buildings; nor could the store be seen by traffic heading south from the freeway underpass. He pointed out that the northbound traf- fic could not readily see the store because of the buildings to the south of the parking lot and because the road curves away from the store. Mr. Williams suggested that wording could be Alpha Beta Shopping Cen- ter Parking, rather than Alpha Beta Customer Parking. Councilman Heath: I think that's a good compromise. Councilman Snyder: I think "Shopping Center'.' is more of a nuance. Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, that Variance No. 408 be approved subject to all conditions set forth by the Planning Commission with, words on the sign to read: "Alpha Beta Shopping Center Parking • Co Co 12-10-62 Page Eight ZONE CHANGE NO, 240 and LOCATION: 208-18 North Vincent PRECISE PLAN NO.and 3 � Avenue, between Garvey PERMIT UNCLASSIFIED USE NO, 68 and Workman Avenues Edward and ,Wi.11.iam E. Houston DENIED Request for Service Station in Zone C-1 and Adoption of Precise Plan of Design denied by Planning Commission Resolutions No. 1283, 1284, and 1285, Applealed by appli- cant, Hearing held on November 26, 1962, hearing closed and held over to December 10, 1962 for decision. Mayor Barnes: I think the main reason for the application being held over was to allow the Council, an opportun- ity to view the property and to look at the buildings in the area. I believe there was also a request that the Acting City Manager have a traffic count made for the frontage road in this area. Mr. Dosh explained that the traffic count had been made and that the counts had been made as late as last Saturday, December 8, but it was felt that because of the heavy increase of traffic due to the Christmas shopping in the area, the count was not an accurate in- dication, Mr. Dosh explained on the map, and stated that copies of the staff report were sent to the Council. He pointed out that a traffic problem would be aggravated by the installation, but not materially, He said the staff made no recommendations. Mr. Joseph pointed out that no conditions or recommendations were • made by the Planning Commission. He stated that public testimony was in opposition to gasoline and oil fumes, noise, lights, etc. He said the Council could condition to limit the use to other than normal gas station use. Councilman Snyder felt there were so many gas stations already in this area. He felt this service station was inserting itself in an R-1 neighborhood, and pointed out that the applicant's pictures reveal a good deal of light from the canopies. He felt that a real need did not exist because there were so many stations in the area to the south, and that it had been stated that they did not change tires or make tune-ups, etc, He felt the lights would be disrupting to the surrounding residents. Councilman Towner agreed it was a somewhat difficult piece of property to work with, and that after viewing the property, he felt 4he station might be detrimental, but that it has been demonstrated that it is possible to screen a service station. But Councilman Towner felt that there was a problem as far as the zone was concerned. They were as- king for C-1 zoning and an Unclassified Use Permit. He felt that a service station did not require such zoning on this property, and he expressed concern that granting the zoning and unclassified use per- mit would be in the long run result in other C-1. uses. He felt that the depth of the property was unusually narrow for a service station property. He felt that the questions the City would :like to have an- swered as far as he was concerned would be how to retain it at its • present zoning, if a C-1 zone was granted in this case. Councilman Heath said he had personally investigated the area, and did not feel it was any longer adaptable to R-1 use. He agreed that the lights would be a problem, but felt that conditions could be imposed to shield the lights from the surrounding property, and that the use of the station could be limited to allow no tune-ups or car repairs. C- Co 12-10-62 Page Nine ZONE CHANGE NO, 240 - Continued Councilman Jett; I too, went to take a look at this property, and not only just the cor- ner, but up the street and around the rear of this property. This property has been there for years in its present condition, and I for one feel we have to move forward at some time. I think that everybody who has objected to this station qualifies their objections by saying that they know it was not good for residential, but the owners should be granted some other kind of use. Also, it has been remarked here that if we granted the entire par- cel for C-1 uses, this might be objectionable or something objectionable might be allowed in here, at some future date, I don't know whether or, not we can require R-P uses on the north portion if this is held to a service station on this corner. Probably with respect to residential homes, this might be a use that would be good for this corner, I don't see how we can just sit here and hold this property. We now have an applicant before us who is willing to invest $150,000.00 in here, which would certainly increase the assessed valuation. This would be nice, tax -wise as far as the City is concerned. In the future, to increase this tax base, we are going to have to do something on some of these properties. It looks like a good use to me. Mayor Barnes; I went myself, and looked at the property and it is rather obvious that on this corner, something should be donee But Looking at the rest of the neighborhood, I would hate to jeopardize these homes with the Lights, As far as the tax base is con- cerned, Councilman Jett's point is a good one, Some C-1 use or some type of buffer would be necessary, if I were judging this. I am not in favor of the zoning at the present time, Some benefit might be derived from the station as far as the neighborhood is concerned, but I do not believe I would want to vote for this area as C-1 service station over all, After further discussion, Mayor Barnes expressed concern that C-1 zoning would go right up the street on North Vincent Avenue, and he stated that he did not favor that. He said he felt the public should be protected from probable C-1. in this area, While he did not believe that it was any longer a good area for R-1 use, he did agree that something should be done with this property, Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, that Zone Change No. 240, and Unclassified Use Permit No. 68 be denied. Motion passed on roll. call, as fellows; Ayes; Councilman Towner, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes; Councilmen Jett, Heath Absent. None Motion by Councilman. Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, that Precise Plan No. 336 be denied. Motion passed on roll call as follows; Ayes; Councilmen Towner, Snyder, Mayor Barnes • Noes; Councilmen Jett, Heath Absent: None VARIANCE NO, 416 Reliable Savings & Loan APPROVED LOCATION; 1.018 West Garvey Avenue Request to erect a non -conforming sign in Zone C-2 denied by Planning Commission Resolution No. 12930 Called up by the Council on November 26, 19620 ME 0 0 0 Co Co 12-10-62 Page Ten VARIANCE NO. 416 - Continued Mayor Barnes, This is the time and place for the Public Hearing on Variance No. 416. Is there anyone here in favor of this variance? Mr. Alfred Rulofson, 2905 Farview Lane, stated that he was an officer of Reliable Savings & Loan Company. He said he was here three weeks ago and that in his judgement, the Planning Commission was influenced on the actual measurements of the sign as compared to the rendering that was presented. He pointed out that the relationship of their sign with respect to frontage and footage was compared with the United California Bank sign, and a decision was made, based on the fact that the Reliable Sign was greater with respect to frontage than the California Bank sign. He said in his judgment, the colored rendering which influenced the Plan- ning Commission was exaggerated by the enthusiasm of salesmanship, He pointed out that the rendering does over emphasize in relation to the building, and was not actually drawn to scale, He felt the Council. would agree that by personal observance it would be seen that Financial Institutions do have large signs, and he pointed out that such signs ex-. isted in the Plaza, with United California Bank signs, and the Bank of America sign. He said their instiiutic�%P, in Alhambra does not have a large sign, because they are on the corner and the building itself serves as a sign. He said they were a new business in West Covina, and were hoping to get started, and they were going to open for business next Wednesday. He said they would greatly appreciate the Council's action on this matter tonight so that work could be started on the sign. He said they did not feel that they were asking for more than had been granted to other financial institutions in the plaza. He asked that Mr. Soderman be permitted to give the details on the'sign. Mr. Soderman, 812 North Broadway, Los Angeles, verified that the render- ing did over emphasize in relation to the actual measurements, and that he confessed he had been remiss in notobtaining the actual measurement pertaining to the sign, He felt for this.reason, he should have to appeal the Planning Commission's action on the actual measurements in- volved, Mr. Soderman read the appeal which gave the actual sign measure- ments of his sign, and that of the other signs of financial institutions in the Plaza, Mr. Soderman justified the over -emphasis in the rendering as creative license. He felt their sign would not be over imposing when compared to the United California Bank sign. Councilman Heath. What is the overage on this sign? Mr. Soderman explained that the sign was 1.19 feet, over the allowance for a 20 foot frontage. He further described the sign. Mayor Barnes: Is there any one in opposition to Variance No. 416. No opposition was heard from the audience, Mayor Barnes declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Snyder.- I own a small share of stock in this institution and -therefore I am not able to vote. Councilman Jett- I would like to make a statement on this too. I own stock in several dif- ferent corporations, such as the Tele- phone Company. Does this mean I can- not vote if I.made this known? -10- C. C. 12-10-62 VARIANCE NO. 416 - Continued Page Eleven Mr. Williams, City Attonrey, stated that any interest such as stock 10 ownership should be revealed, but having made this known, it is not necessary to disqualify themselves from voting if the Councilmen act honestly, and without an ulterior motive. He said the decision then was a matter of being left to their own consciences. Mayor Barnes: Mr. Williams: Councilman Snyder: Mr. Williams: Is there a particular percentage to be declared in order to be i.n- eltgible to vote? Only a matter of judgement as to whether or not you feel you can act impartially, Could you vote if you owned total stock? Probably yes, No ordinary Coun- c�lman would disqualify himself° Councilman Jett: I think it is generally known, not only in the Council, what my feelings are in reference to the Planning Or- dinance regarding signs. I am convinced that it is too strict, and that a lot of changes should be made on the sign ordinance, I am a minority stock holder, but I feel I am qualified to vote and continue to do it • with a clear conscience, I do not want to disqualify myself. Mr. Soderman said he had just completed a recalculation and found that he had erred in the total area of his sign. He wished to correct his statement to say that the total area would be 219 square feet. Councilman Towner said that if the plans submitted were correct, this particular store did not have a frontage at the rear of the property because there is no opening on the parking lot. He said that under his understanding of the ordinance this would limit them to one 40 square foot sign. He said the statistics on the other signs relate to both frontages, and he pointed out that the California Bank had a 60 foot frontage and were allowed 120 square foot of sign on the ratio of 2 to 10 Mr. Joseph pointed out that on the basis of the 'back entrance, the California Bank would be allowed an additional 120 square feet. He pointed out also that this was a unique situation which was adjusted by permitting the :Larger sign on both frontages. Councilman Towner said he felt that the ratio or relationship might have some basis for a Variance in that other financial institutions have been granted additional sign footage, and that he would be willing to go along with some 'ratio established for the two banks. Councilman Heath felt that some compromise should be made. He stated that in his opinion the sign ordinance was too restrictive, and that in some cases we have made compromises, He said if a person has a good excuse, we should make a compromise again. He said he believed they were justified in asking for a larger sign due to the fact that they are in competition with the businesses who have larger signs. Councilman Snyder: our Plaza looks much better with signs do much more good than if I would like to say that I do not feel the sign ordinance is too re- strictive. Anybody will see that the more conservative signs. These all the stores had big signs. -1.1- C. Ca 12-10-62 Page Twelve VARIANCE NO, 416 - Continued Councilman Heath: This is an area where Variances have been given on signs, Mayor Barnes: Dr. Snyder is talking about the sign ordinance in general, Councilman Snyder: I don't think you should let signs run wild. What is a financial in- stitution? Would you say a mort- gage company could ask for the same variance as a loan company. Councilnan Jett: The 1can company in the rear of the Plaza has almost the same ratio as this sign. The Household Finance Company across from the Thrifty Drug Store. Their sign covers the en- tire front of their buildings There is another financial concern that has a large sign, Mayor Barnes: I feel very much like Councilman Towner. The bank signs in this particular area which are in com- petition to loan companies have a sign which is on a variance for a larger sign, I think as relative to them, the size of this sign be- fore us is justified. I think the picture over extends the size, as far as this sign is concerned, I would like to ask if someone has figured out the mathama.tics on this yet? Mrs Dosh explained that the California Bank; has three timers the front footage.under the allowable of the ordinance, He explained the dif- ference, and stated it was impossible to make a precise comparison. Councilman Jett: I think there is something here that deserves a lot of thought. We have a new financial institu- tion here and I think we should help them to get started. There is nothing else available to them and they are forced to take a small building which is sandwiched in between very big buildings. The only possible way for them to be seen is by some kind of sign. The City should do a little to help them get started, I thi,nk,it behooves this Council to give new business a helping hand. Councilman Snyder: We are going to help them to compete with existing business. I think we should draw a line. A runaway sign competition does more harm than good. This is a side issue, I am not against a compromise on this sign. I think the Council should have the courage to limit these signs and prevent'a sign contest in this City. Councilman Towner: I think some adjustment should be made on this particular sign, but I agree whole heartedly with -Coun- cilman Snyder. The basic theory of the sign ordinance is of benefit to the Plaza in that they are better able to attract attention to their business because they are not all cluttered up with signs, and they are more attractive from a City standpoint. The sign before us tonight is allowed 40 square feet in strict conformance to the ordinance. I think they have a justification for a variance on the basis of the business they are doing. I don't think they have to have more than the other businesses. If we can draw a ratio correctly and give them the same ratio as the California Bank, I think we could consider a variance. -12- 0 ' C . C o 1.2-10-62 VARIANCE NO. 416 - Continued Mayor Barnes: Page Thirteen Looks like about 170 square feet in comparison to'the 219 square feet they are requesting, using both frontages. Councilman Towner felt that they could have 140 square feet and be in ratio with the California Bank sign. This footage excluded the small canopy, and included just the sign on the roof structure. Councilman Heath asked what allowances were made for double-faced signs. Mr. Joseph explained, and cited a recent allowance for a three -faced triangular sign. Mr. Dosh listed the sizes and frontages of the other stores in the area, Councilman Heath: The reason I asked is that I would like to look favorably on a sign of 170 square feet, I don't think under the circumstances that this would be out of line. Councilman Jett: I'll go along with 170 square feet. Councilman Towner: You have to compare like things with like things, You have to show some . basis for it where previous variance has permitted this and then this should be granted on the same ratio, The maximum that you can go here would be 140 square feet.' I don°t see how you can justify any more than that, Councilman Heath pointed out that they are located by the California Bank, and Thrifty Drug Store and are right in line, and that there were three signs with this one in between. He said there was justification, for bringing _this up somewhat. Councilman Towner: I think 170 square feet would be jus- tified. Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, that Variance No. 416 be approved subject to reduction of the sign to 170 square feet and subject to reduction of the height of the structure to 45 feet. Motion passed on roll call as follows, Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Towner,.Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Snyder abstained. . ZONE CHANGE NO. 242 LOCATION, Easterly of Pass and Covina Home Savings & Loan Association Road between Valley Blvd. HELD OVER and Francisquito Avenue. Request to reclassify from A-1-5 (County) to City zones R-1, AD I, II, III, C-1, C-2 and C-3 approved conditionally by Planning Commission Res- olution No. 1290. Appealed by applicant November 30, 1962 as to denial of Zone C-3o Mayor Barnes had announced prior to the start of the Public Hearings that a letter had been received from the applicant, Home Savings and Loan Association, requesting that Zone Change No. 242 be held over. -13- Co C� 12-10-62 ZONE CHANGE NO, 242 - Continued Page Fourteen Mr, Flotten read the letter dated December 3, 1962o It was explained • that tonights° hearing was on the appeal for C-3 zoning. Mayor Barnes asked if anyone in the audience was interested in item .13 of the agenda and if so would they be willing to wait until the meeting of December 26, 1962. Carlos Reis said he was interested, but he would be willing to wait. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried that Zone Change No. 242 be held over to the next regular meeting of the City Council on December 26, 1962 at 8:00 P.M. VINCENT AVENUE SIDEWALKS Mayor Barnes announced that there were many people in the audience to- night who were interested in speaking on the Vincent Avenue sidewalk issue. Mayor Barnes asked how many wanted to speak, and after several people responded Mayor Barnes suggested that this issue be held over until Saturday morning at 8000 A.M. for a special public hearing on just the sidewalk issue. Councilman Snyder stated that the sidewalk issue was something that in- volved the whole City, and that if we were to hold this until. Saturday, the meeting should be publicized in the newspapers, so that other people in the City who are interested in favor of sidewalks could attend to • present their position on the installation of sidewalks, I move that the meeting be held over until Saturday morning at 8:00 A.M. Councilman Jett said he did not feel that it should be a City-wide dis- cussion. He said the sidewalk issue before us tonight was just the Vincent Avenue sidewalks only, Mayor.Barnes said he did not intend to discuss the issue outside of the Vincent Avenue Sidewalks. He said he just wanted to give as many people their right to say what they would like to say. Mayor Barnes stated that at the last meeting he invited people to speak in accor- dance with the City policy of allowing each opponent to speak once, but that the people took advantage of this and many people spoke twice or more, and still felt they had not satisfied the covering of their opposition. He wanted to give the people adequate time to be heard, and this was the only reason for his suggestion to wait until Saturday. He understood that many of the people here tonight had a baby-sitter problem at home. He felt that on Saturday, everyone would be given an equitable time to speak on.the issue. He pointed out that if everyone spoke tonight who wanted to speak, we would be here all night, and that as it is,:the meetings have been lasting until 1:30 A.M. and 2:00 A.M. He said that on Saturday they could talk all day if necessary. Councilman Heath emphatically stated that he considered this just an additional stall. He said the Council stalled and stalled on the side- walk issue. He pointed out that a proposal was made to remove the land- scaping before 30 days were up, and the City Manager made no move at all. He said they had a meeting on November 5, and at that time it was decided by the Council to go to the people on a 50/50 participation basis for sidewalk installations. He pointed out that the City Manager said it took 60 days to make a survey. Councilman Heath said he voted no then, and after 60 days, he was in favor of the City paying the entire cost. He contended that the City should face up to installing sidewalks on secondary highways at the City's expense. He said the statement was made that this Council was going backwards and he thought it was time to take the bull by the horns and quit stalling. -14- C. C. 12-10-62 Page Fifteen VINCENT AVENUE SIDEWALKS - Continued Councilman Snyder said he agreed that he too would like to settle this sidewalk issue, but he questioned whether or not this issue was being used as a tool to berate the City Manager. He said other people were interested in sidewalks and that the City Engineer was to solve this problem of costs tonight. Councilman Snyder claimed the City needs an estimate of the sidewalks throughout the City and the costs of sidewalks just around the schools. Additional testimony tonight would not be helpful, and he felt it would be better to pub- licize a meeting to allow other people the opportunity to speak on the sidewalk issue. He said he would go along with a meeting next Saturday. Councilman Heath said the Council, was aware of the problems through- out the City, but he was not in favor of a City-wide report; he wanted to hear a report on the Vincent Avenue sidewalks. Mr. Heath pointed out that there was an assessed valuation increased of $5,500,000 : 00 last year and that the City felt a meeting would have to be held to establish sidewalks on a priority basis. He said the issue tonight involved a sum between $7,000.00 and $10,000,00 and that $1.0,000.00 out of a $218,000.00 fund was only a small port -ion. Councilman Heath insisted that we should get started now and take up other sidewalk issues as the need arises. Councilman Jett: I feel the same. Mayor Barnes said again that the only reason he brought this up was because he felt the people here had a right to be heard, and that they all, had their feeling§, I have received several letters. Some want to participate, some want the City to pay the total amount, and some do not want sidewalks at all.. Mayor Barnes said that he was not ready to decide on the sidewalks without hearing the people, even if the Council felt they were ready. Councilman Heath suggested that the Council hear the people tonight, and then the Council could come back Saturday for a discussion among themselves. Councilman Towner stated that the Council recognizes that the City has a sidewalk problem which applies not only to Vincent Avenue, but all. over the City. He said the Vincent Avenue Sidewalk issue was before the Council tonight because these people came in and demanded immediate attention to the emergency situation which they.said existed and that we agreed was necessary. Their problem is no different; now than it was then. If they have a spokesman where one or two people could speak, we could devote time to them tonight. But if they wanted to speak as a group, we should have a special sidewalk meeting. Mayor Barnes, Motion died for a lack of second. 0 Mayor Barnes, Mr. Henry Vaught: Councilman Snyder, I have a motion on the floor; do I hear a second? I would like to ask another question. How many would like to speak tonight? Doesn't Mr. Flotten have the people's answer, with the response to your post cards, and the petitions? I think we have a sidewalk problem and I think we ought to solve the problem. -15- 0 0 Co Co 12-10-62 Page Sixteen VINCENT AVENUE SIDEWALKS - Continued Voice from Audience: This meeting was widely publicized. If other people were interested, they would be in here tonight. Councilman Snyder: Would they be interested in putting in and paying for sidewalks*at the City"s expense, if that were necessary? Councilman Towner: They want sidewalks, but they want the City to pay for them. If we do this for these people, it seems -we would have to do this for people throughout the City. This will raise the taxes, Mr. Flotten read the report on the survey by postcards, and stated that on November 10, 1962 the staff was directed to contact the people by post card or by personal calls on all home owners to determine the per- cent in favor of participation. The answers to date are as follows: Of the 37 residents on Vincent Avenue; 27 vote No, 6 vote Yes, 1 Vacancy, 1 rented, 2 not home. Councilman Towner: I think one fact should be made known. There is $1,000,O00.00 worth of side- walks to be put in on streets that are the size of Vincent Avenue. When you talk about high taxes, you get them because you come in and demand them, by demanding that the City pay for sidewalks, and you are the City, You will get the sidewalks, but they will have to be paid by raising taxes, I don't see how it can be done any other way. Councilman Heath said he did not know where Councilman Towner got the figure of $1,000,O0O.00 but he said he did know how much time the Pub- lic Services Director had to study the problem. He said he understood the figure to be $40,O0O.00 per school. and that there were 10 schools, and at that figure this would come to $400,OOO.00. Mr. Dosh pointed out that there were closer to 20 schools, and estimated some 50 miles of sidewalks to be installed, including every secondary highway. He said the $1,000,00O.00 figure was conservative, but that he could not tell what the exact figure would be without a full report. He said that the Council had a policy established for sidewalks in high density area, Councilman Snyder -thought a determination should be made of the problem areas and the prices for doing the problem areas should be obtained. He felt that Vincent Avenue would receive a priority. Maycr Barnes asked Mr. Flotten to read the petition. Mr. Flatten read a petition to the City Council requesting them to appropriate funds to pay for the entire cost of the forementioned sidewalks. Petition was signed by 317 persons. Councilman Towner said it would be necessary for the City to go out and spend $500,OOO.00 to $1,000,000.00 in one year, and to set up priority as to the most dangerous areas. He said this could be put into action in the same way as traffic signals, and spread the tax increase over a period of time to allow the City to take the increase in stride. Councilman Snyder said we could consider Vincent a number one priority but that we would need costs first, before adopting a policy. -16- Co Co 12-10-62 Page Seventeen VINCENT AVENUE SIDEWALKS - continued Councilman Heath said it would have to be done piece meal, and that we would have to do it sooner or later. He felt that we should start the piece meal program right now, and put in sidewalks on Vincent Avenue. He could see not one reason to hold up this problem when we know we are going to have to do it anyway. Mayor Barnes read a letter from Mrs. Rimmi requesting sidewalks to be installed by the City. He pointed out that the Councilmen have recog- nized and have mentioned that they know there is a need for sidewalks and he said they should decide on what type of sidewalk is desired. He thought the City would have to set up a program, and a tax would have to be put up on a long term basis, similar to the flood control program, Councilman Snyder said he did not see any reason to force this through tonight. He felt this was being forced through for political reasons. He said it was not possible to spend the money until a policy was de- velope,d', and that the Council had nothing before them tonight on which to develop a policy, Councilman Snyder insisted it was wrong to vote before a definite policy was established, and that it was neither sound business nor sound government, Councilman Jett said he did not want to wait until some child was killed before the Council took an action. He pointed out that this problem could be discussed for many months. Mr. Jett also pointed out that the Vin- cent Avenue issue had been discussed, and it was agreed that an emer- gency situation did in fact exist, and for that reason the Council acted, and forced them to put up "no parking" signs. He said they immediately adopted an ordinance to eliminate parking on Vincent Avenue, and that the Council must have realized that an emergency condition existed be- cause they passed an emergency ordinance. Councilman Jett contended that to hold this up any longer would be just another stall. He felt that as representatives of the people the Council was entitled to act on be- half of the people, and that the people had every right to tell the Council what they want. Councilman Snyder said that he was not motivated by a desire to stall; but that:;.he just wanted to do it right. Mayor Barnes stated that something should be done; and he thought the people here tonight should realize that if they do not object to paying for sidewalks throughout the City by increased taxes, he wished to make the people cognizant of the fact that this would be the reason for in- creased taxes. He said a safety factor existed here and the people should get an answer. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, that since the City Council realizes that these sidewalks will eventually have to be put in, and that the sidewalk program will have to be done piecemeal, and that the people requested the City to pay for the installation of these sidewalks, that the City Council authorize the City Clerk to ad- vertise for bids on adequate sidewalks on Vincent Avenue between Work- man and Puente Avenues on both sides of the street to City standards. Motion passed on roll call as follows: "0NEK Ayes: Councilmen Jett,AHeath, Mayor Barnes Noes-. Councilmen °, Snyder Absent: None Councilman Snyder: I am not against the motion, and I am not against sidewalks on Vincent Avenue. I do not care if I am not elected, I am going to vote what I think is right, -17- C. C. 12-10-62 VINCENT AVENUE SIDEWALKS - Continued Page Eighteen Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, that it is to be stated that the established policy of this Council will be to install sidewalks on a priority basis as the need is shown. Mo- tion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: Councilman Jett Absent: None PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Mr. Flotten read the report of the actions of the Planning Com- mission at their meeting on No- vember 28, 1962. Councilman Jett requested that Precise Plan No. 219, Revision 1, be called before the City Council because it was ambiguous and could be misinterpreted. Mr. Williams stated that under the City Code any interested person could appeal within 10 days, and that the City Council could call up any item within 20 days. He said any Councilman could act as an individual to call up an item within 10 days, but that this would require the appeal to be filed in writing. He advised that it was. best to have the Council's motion to call up an item. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, that Pre- cise Plan No. 219, Revision 1, be called up before the City Council. Motion passed on roll call as follows: ��A1N Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Towner,A Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: Absent: None Councilman Heath questioned Councilman Towner's right to advise the Planning Commission to write to the Regional Planning Commission. Councilman Towner stated he made a personal recommendation that the Planning Commission write a factual letter of the Batchelder prop- erty stating neither approval or denial or to make any recommenda- tions. Councilman Heath felt that a letter devoid of approval or denial recommendations could be interpreted as an approval. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that the letter of December 10, 1962 addressed to the Regional Planning Commission be made a part of the Minutes of this meeting. Motion passed on roll call as follows-, Ayes: Councilman Jett, Towner, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: Councilman Heath Absent: None "The Regional Planning Commission December 10, 196.2 320 West Temple Street Los Angeles 12, California Attention: Mr, Milton Breivogel Director of Planning Subject: Zoning Case No. 4424-(1) Elm • Co C. 12-10-62 Page Nineteen PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT - Continued Ltr from Ping Cmsn to Regional Ping Cmsn - Continued: "Gentlemen: "The Planning Commission is in receipt of a notice on Zoning Case No, 4424-(1) which requests a change of zone from A-1- 10,000 to C-2 for a parcel situated on the southwest corner of Francisquito Avenue and Azusa Avenue. The hearing will be held by your body on Tuesday, December 11, 1962, The Planning Commission and the City Council of this City have both recently adopted a General Plan for this location. A. neighborhood shopping center, high and medium density multi- ple family uses and low density are all shown on the General Plano Shopping centers are defined in the Plan as between six and ten acres. Both the Commission and Council have ap- proved a zone change request for Louis Brutoco on the east side of Azusa Avenue south of Francisquito Avenue for a 9.9 acre shopping center, office use, multiple family and low density uses. cc: City Manager City Council City Clerk GENERAL MATTERS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Very truly yours, Andrew Jo Renwick Chairman, Planning Commission" Mr. Flotten read a letter from Mrs. Viola W. Hampton thanking the City employees for assisting her in a time of need with her car. Mayor Barnes answered this letter. Mr, Tim Smoley read a letter addressed to the City Council requesting them to amend their Resolution approving the Zone Change on the prop- erty situated on the north side of Puente Avenue, between Yaleton and Sunset Avenues. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and car- ried, that Mr. Smoley's letter of December 5, 1962 be included in the minutes of this meeting, "West Covina City Council Gentlemen: December 5, 1962 I would like to take this opportunity to request that the City Council am end their Resolution approving the Zone C%ge on the property situated on the North side of Puente Avenue between Yaleton and Sunset Avenue. This property. has been previously zoned R-3 by the City of West Covina. The present Zone Change request was for a change in zoning from the R-3'zoning to C-1 zoning with a request to reduce the number of required parking stalls required in a C-1 zoning. This application for a variance had been denied by the Planning Commission Resolution No. 12810 However, it is my understanding, that the City Council at their November 26 meeting voted 3 to 2 to approve this variance. I would like to go on record at this time to protest this change in zoning and ordinance for the following reasons: -19- 0 • C. C, 12­10-62 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - Continued Ltr from Mr. Smoley to City Council - Continued: Page Twenty 111, The area surrounding this proposed commercial develop- ment is a relatively new residential area of fine homes and churches, 112, There exists in the area within a mile of each other two major shopping areas ttaa Safeway Shopping area located on Puente Avenue between Sunset and Yaleton on the south side of Puente Avenue "b, Food Giant Shopping Center corner of Sunset and San Bernardino Road "The following types of businesses are located in these two shopping centers, 1. 2-major super food markets 2, 2-barber shops 3, 2-cleaners 4, 2-liquor stores 50 1-variety type store 6, 1-restaurant 7> 1-snack shop 8, 1-beauty shop 9, 1-drug store 10. 1-take out prepared food store lle 1-donut shop 12, 3-service stations 13, 2-self service laundromats "This, coupled with the close proximity of the Broadway and West Covina Plaza Shopping Centers, in my estimation meets the commercial needs of this area, Furthermore, there has been stores for rent in the Food Giant Shopping Center for the past two years, also, a shopping center located on Ba-- dill.o and Orange which is located approximately 1-1/2 miles from Puente and Yaleton Avenue, has two large stores forced to close their businesses due to lack or need of additional business in this area. These stores at my last inspection were still vacant. 113, There is a proposed library to be located on the northeast corner of Puente and Yaleton Avenue 114. Granting a C-1 zoning to the property on Puente Avenue would mean that on -sale and off -sale alco- holic beverages would be permitted use for this property adjoining the new library, 115, While the Council might find some justification in permitting this new commercial development, there is no justification in permiting a change in zoning to permit the on or off sale of alcoholic beverages on property that is adjacent to a public library which will be used primarily by school children after school hours. 116, By not requiring the necessary parking spaces that is required by law for C-1 property a condition will exist that any overflow parking will use spaces in front of library or in front of the homes on Yaleton Avenue, There are no sidewalks on Yaleton Avenue so that the children on their way to school have to walk in the street so any additional street parking will constitute a traffic hazard. -20- C. C. 12-10-62 Page Twenty -One WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - Continued Ltr from Mr. Smoley to City Council - Continued: 117. It is my request at this time that the City Council amend their resolution concerning the zone change on Puente as to prohibit the on or off sale of alcoholic beverages in this proposed commercial area for the same distance that ,the on or' off sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited from any school, church, or Y.M.C.A. location. 118. A fire station is proposed for the northeast corner of Yaleton and Puente, Any further congestion of cars or people in this area would interfere with the moving of fire and life-saving equipment to needed areas. 119. While property in the West Covina area may be at a ptemium, I do not feel that it is at a point yet that all these developments should take place:in this area and in the same block. "Your consideration of this information is appreciated. Sincerely, Tim `Smoley 749 Yaleton Ave., West Covina" . CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE NO. 770 The 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 No. 238 - Santiago) Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, 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, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None Said ordinance was given No. 770 ORDINANCE NO, 771 The 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 No. 236 - Don Kay Corp.) Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. -21- U C. C. 12-10-62 CITY ATTORNEY - Continued Ordinance No. 771 Continued: Page Twenty -Two Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, that said ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None Said Ordinance was given No. 771. ORDINANCE NO. 772 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED 'BAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICI- PAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES" (Zone Change No. 228-Sade,et al.) Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that said ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows; Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes: Councilmen Towner, Snyder Absent: None Said Ordinance was given No. 772. ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICI- PAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES" (Zone Change No. 237 - Madott) Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. -22- • Co Co 12-10-62 Page Twenty Three ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - Zone Change No. 237 - Continued Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that said ordinance be introduced. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes. Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES" (Zone Change No. 241. - LaBerge) Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. Motion by Councilman Heath., seconded by Councilman Jett, that said ordinance be introduced. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO, 2512 The City Clerk presented: ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPOIN- TING PAUL M. McCANN TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION" Mayor Barnes, Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, 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. 2512, RESOLUTION NO, 2513 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes. The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO, 231, RE- VISION 1, AND GRANTING VARIANCE NO. 41311 (Allen and Sneil) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. -23- 0 C� 0 C. Co 12-1.0-62 RESOLUTION NO. 2513 - Continued Page Twenty Four Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call, as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes° Council -men Towner, Snyder Absent: None Said Resolution was given No. 2513 RESOLUTION NO. 2514 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: The City Clerk presented; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE, AND NECES- SITY REQUIRE THE AQUISITION OF CER- TAIN PROPERTY FOR -STREET PURPOSES" (Walnut Creek Parkway) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, 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, 2514 RESOLUTION NO, 2515 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHOR- IZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED". (Broadway -Hale) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, 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. 2515. -24- C, C, 12-10-62 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT VE.R14E COX'S LETTER Page. Twenty -Five • Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that authorization be given to Acting City Manager to contact two property owners east of Mr. Skelton with the proposal that if they are willing to dedicate a portion of the right, of way for Merced Alignment, then the City will put in full improvements including sidewalks, and further if the Acting City Manager is unsuccessful. in this that he try to determine what they would consider a fair monetary settlement and obtain a firm commitment. REPORT ON PROCESSING PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTIONS Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the Minutes Clem:. be requested to get the transcript of the actual. motions on the public hearings to the Planning Department by the next day following the meeting® Motion by Councilman Heath., seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the City Attorney change the Municipal. Code Section No. 9229.9 to permit any City Councilman to call up any Planning Commission matter for review of the City Council. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the Minutes Clerk be instructed to furnish a transcript of the . motions of the public hearings to the City Clerk by the day following the meeting on City Council actions, and a copy to the City Attorney. CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON TRAFFIC SIGNAL RELOCATIONS Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that the City pay for traffic signal relocations up to the cost of $1,900.00 in connection with Precise Plan No. 202. Motion passed on roll call. as follows, Ayes, Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes, None Absent: None JAMES MONTGOMERY REPORT Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, that the City direct a letter to the Metropolitan Water District reques- ting an extension of time of a period of 6 months after April 1, 1.963 within which West Covina may be permitted to annex under the historical. formula WEST COVI.NA HIGH SCHOOL TRAFFIC CONTROL STUDY • Mr. Dosh stated that copies of Mr. Eastman's letter had been routed to the City Council, He said that a study on traffic control would be made and that copies of this study also would be routed to the City Council. -25- C o Co 12-10-62 Page Twenty -Six COUNCIL POLICY ON PLANNING COMMISSION LETTERS TO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OR OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES No Action • Councilman Heath: I would like to commend the Acting Manager on the fact that he always continues to keep items on the agen- da until the City Council takes a final, action on these items. He does not just drop them just because they have been presented to the City Council and the City Council dial not take any action on these items, CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 2516 The City Clerk presented: ADOPTED "ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA URGING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CON- SIDER NO CHANGE IN THE METHOD OF BILLING FOR CONTRACTUAL POLICE SERVICES WHICH WOULD GIVE PREFER- ENTIAL TREATMENT TO CONTRACTING CITIES OR DISCRIMINATE AGAINST THE INDEPENDENT CITIES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY" Mr. Flotten read 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. 2516. RESOLUTION NO, 2517 The City Clerk presented: ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA SUPPOR- TING THE PROGRAM OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL" Mr. Flotten read 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. 25170 -26- Co C. 12-10-62 CITY CLERK - Continued RESOLUTION NO, 2518 • ADOPTED Page Twenty -Seven The City Clerk presented: 91A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CAL- IFORNIA, REQUESTING THE STATE DE- PARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ALL OTHER APPROPRIATE STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO SUPPORT THE ADOPTION OF STATE-WIDE LEGISLATION REQUIRING MANUFACTURERS OF MODEL GLUE AND RELATED SUBSTANCES TO RE- MOVE FROM SUCH PRODUCTS THOSE ELE- MENTS HARMFUL TO HUMAN LIFE, TISSUE OR, ORGANS WHEN FUMES FROM SUCH SUB- STANCES ARE BREATHED OR INHALED, OR TO REQUIRE THE ADDITION OF AN ODOR ELEMENT TO SUCH PRODUCTS DESIGNED TO GIVE AN UNPLEASANT ODOR THERETO THUS DISCOURAGING THE VOLUNTARY BREATHING OR INHALATION OF THE FUMES FROM SUCH PRODUCTS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 'GLUE SNIFFINGHf' Mr. Flotten read the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, 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. 2518. GOOD WILL INDUSTRIES COLLECTION Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that permission be granted to Goodwill Industries for collection of articles in the City. GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALE Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that permission be granted to the Girl Scouts to sell cookies from February 8, through February 25, 1963a ADDITIONAL CAB Jerry J. Krizman • Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that permission be granted subject to safety inspection by the City Police Department. ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY SALVAGE PICK-UP Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and car- ried, that permission be granted for salvage pick-ups, -27- C. C. 12-10-62 Page Twenty -Eight CITY CLERK - Continued CITY MAPS • Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, that an additional cost of $.132.00 be paid to Joseph Bloom for revision of City Maps, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None CITY COUNCILMEN'S COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Snyder said he had a call from the City Manager, Mr. Aiassa, saying that the City would like to pay for a luncheon for the Department Heads of the City. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that the City Council appropriate money for a Christmas luncheon for the De- partment Heads of the City. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Towner, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Jett requested that acting City Manager write a letter to • Mr. Cliff Roberts of the United California Bank on behalf of the Coun- cil thanking him for covering the dinner expenses. Mayor Barnes replied that he had already written a letter to Mr, Cliff Roberts. Councilman Jett reported that he had talked to Ralph Bowker, on the piece of property on the southeast corner of Cameron and Glendora, and he said he would be willing to dedicate the pavement, Council- man Jett said he wanted to get the Counci.l's consensus on this be- fore he made any further statement about it. The consensus of the Council was that they would be willing to pay for the pavement. Councilman Jett informed the Council that the Personnel Department was quite upset about the employees demand for a 7% across the board increase. He said the employees had hired an attorney and said that unless their wage demand was met by the Personnel. Board, they planned to bring the matter before the Council themselves, and that if the Council did not vote in,favor of the increase, they would take the issue to the voters. He said the Personnel. Department were going to • have to have a study session, and try to come up with a recommendation, Mayor Barnes said he had received a call from Chuck Kupferer requesting a meeting with the City Council right away. The Mayor stated that he told Mr. Kupferer he would not discuss this under any circumstances, as far as the Council.'s feelings are concerned. He said he told Mr. Kupferer that he was sure the Council would not want to make any recom- mendations until they had an opportunity to discuss this matter with the Personnel Board, and that at this time the Council did not even have a report from the Personnel Board. -28- C. C� 12-10-62 Page Twenty -Nine COUNCIL'S REPORTS - Continued Mayor Barnes reported that he and C.ounci,.lmam Heath had a meeting with • with Mayor Co.lver and William Yaeger, the Covina City Council.'s Com- mittee on Annexations on the Hollenbeck Annexation and he reported that they stated they had no objection if the people want to annex to West Covina, He said he has some indication that some people are interested, but also said he understood that this area now had a peti- tion to the County to put in sidewalks, Request was made to wait for a report from the Planning Commission., Mayor Barnes reported that he had a letter from the Azusa Bowl. in Azusa requesting the City Council of West Covina to support their opposition by making a resolution against night harness racing. Consensus of the Council was that they did not wish to get involved in this matter. Mr. Dosh reported that on North Azusa a recommendation was made for 50 feet setbacks and "no parking' in front of the building. Councilman Heath disagreed with the recommendation in that he felt a business would be penalized by being forced to waste too much space, • Councilman Towner requested that no action be taken until a full Coun- cil, was available for a discussion on this. Councilman Heath agreed that a 50 foot setback is necessary along Azusa because of the fast traffic, but in other areas he felt a great deal of thought should be given to this. Mayor -Barnes requested Mr. Fl.otten to draw up a resolution for Mr. Me Millan, He stated the City was sending flowers for his funeral.. Councilman Jett inquired when the special. meeting would be held re- garding the study of the City Manager's Ordinance, Mayor Barnes replied that this would be taken up Monday night along with the Capital Outlay and the Personnel. session, APPROVE DEMANDS Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath and carried, to approve demands totaling $139,945,90 as .listed on Demand Sheets • C-276 and B-116. This total includes transfer funds of $67,434.43, except that item of billing for $1.64.00 should be checked by the Acting City Manager, Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to approve demand issued ahead to urgency as follows: -29- C. C. 1.2-10-62 Page Thirty DEMANDS - Continued Demand C-1.7928 - Tom Geer in lieu of 17934 lost in mail $ 75.00 • Demand C-17929 - Occidental Life Insurance Premium $3,514.37 Demand C-17930 - Blue Cross Employer's portion $ 527.52 Demand C-17931 - U.S. Postmaster Postage $ 75.00 Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, th?t. this meeting be adjourned at 1 40 A.M. ATTEST: • - — __ —_ C a. t y Clerk • APPROVED Mayor -30-