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05-06-1963 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA MAY 6, 1963 • The adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was called to order � E g y by Mayor Barnes at 7:40 P.M. ROLL CALL Pr`e'sent: Mayor Barnes, Councilmen Towner (from 7:50 P.M.), Jett, Heath, Snyder (from 7:52 P.M, to 8:05 P.M. from 8:55 P.M.) Others Present: Mr. George Aiassa, City Manager Mr. Robert Flotten, City Clerk Mr. R. E. Pontow, City Engineer Mr. Gerald Klein, Engineering Department Absent: Mr. Harry C. Williams, City Attorney Mr,, Harold Joseph, Planning Director HOUSTON PROPERTY City Clerk, Mr. Flotten: (Read letter re this matter addressed to Mayor Barnes, dated May 3, 1963, signed Charles E. Anderson, Martin Oil Service, Inc.) Councilman Heath: I talked to the City Attorney about this and came up with the following: The Planning Commission did not approve this precise plan, it was approved by the Council and therefore he would say that it would be the Council's perrogative to make this minor deviation if they cared to without refer- ring it back:to the Planning Commission,, They want to put an extension at the back of the building to form another room 14 by 20. By addition of this room they will be able to display all the premiums and make this a headquarter station. They will be within the correct setback. It will not be a violation of the precise plan! Mayor;Barnee: This did not come up at Planning Com- mission levels Due to the late hour it ha's never been before the Planning Commission; therefore, it could never be before the Council, Councilman Heath: This.was on the agenda and it was the second item.to be brought up at the time of adjournment, Mayor Barnes: It would be my advice to go ahead with the present construction and make application for the addition. • (Councilman Towner entered the chambers at 7:50 P.M.) (Councilman Snyder entered,the chambers at 7:52 P,Md) Councilman Jett: I hate to see us work a hardship on these people now because they wanted to add on this little room_, I would like to see it approved and see them get on with the building, The only question is can we give them approval to go ahead and add on this room? This I don't know. _1® C, Co 5/6/63 Page Two HOUSTON PROPERTY Continued • Councilman Towner: Is this item on the agenda? Mayor Barnes: No, Councilman Snyder: I would like to know more about this. It's my understanding there is a petition with 6.00 signatures against this and it seems to me Mr. Houston promised over and over again that they didn't want lube racks, tire racks and this was part of the reason that some of you voted for this was that it was going to be a simple filling station, Councilman Towner: I have no way of knowing what they are asking for, The letter says they want modifications but there is no plan filed with us showing what they are asking for. If they want to make this their premium headquarters, it is very materially different than what they were approved, I don't think we are in any position to act on it at this time, Councilman Jett: I don't think we can act on this tonight. Move that the Mayor be authorized or instructed to answer this letter to Mr, Anderson and explain the situation to him, that we are in sympathy with his request but we do not have the specific plans proposed before us and there is other information that the Council needs before there can be a ruling on this; that the Council will have to refer it to a later meeting or whatever is necessary and therefore the City Council feels that they could not take action on it at this time, Councilman Towner: I think it's perfectly clear that we are not sympathetic to the request, You're speaking for the City Council when you speak through the Mayor. First, we don't know what it is; secondly, there is clearly strong opposition to this in the City and therefore we can't very well ask our Mayor or instruct our Mayor to advise him we are sympathetic to the request, Mayor Barnes: I think if you said that we can't take action on it at this time and not "sympathetic" but we can't do anything, Councilman Jett: I meant you were to write it in your own words, Councilman Towner: I object to the proposed letter sug- gested by Mr. Jett because it suggests to the applicant that we would take action contrary to the procedures provided by law. All that can be told this man is that he follows the procedures set out by law, follows those and his request will be acted on accordingly, • Councilman Heath: Harry Williams made a ruling today that this is perfectly within the rights of the Council to make this decision tonight if they care to do so because the Council is the one who gave the zoning and passed the precise plan and he would go along with the Council making this decision tonight if they care to see fit, Mayor Barnes: I would like to write the letter, if I mays advising Mr. Anderson that we cannot take action this evening because we do not have anything before ,-,2- C, Ca 5/6/63 Page Three HOUSTON PROPERTY -.Continued • us; it has never been referred from the Planning,Commission and then referred to the City Council;, Is this agreeable? . Councilman Heath: If he takes a gamble and puts the .entire slab down and the City Attorney rules this is not a violation of the precise plans are we going to go back and.make him take it out? Mayor Barnes: Is this with the anticipation of putting a building over the top? I think the man would be wrong in doing this, Is it ever done? City Managers Mr, Aiassa: I think the only time it has ever been done' the applicant has been advised that he does it at his own risks and maybe faced with.the removal of the new structure to the existing conditions before improvements. (Councilman Snyder left the chambers at 8 05 P.M.) CITY CLERK ACCEPT DEED OF GIFT GALSTER • RESOLUTION N0, 2618 The City Clerk presented:' ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN DEED 0 F GIFT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDA- TION THEREOF" 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 Towner, Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: Councilman Snyder Said resolution was given No, 2618, Mayor Barnes: The dinner is on May 26 at 4:00 at the country club honoring Mr, Galster, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the City Manager be instructed to proceed with the arrangements for the testimonial dinner in honor of Mr. Galster for the presentation of the wilderness park to the City, ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Clerk presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA INCREASING THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT UPON VINE AVENUE" Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance, -3- C. C. 5/6/63 ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - Continued Page Four Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, 40 that said ordinance be introduced. ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Clerk 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" (ZC 255 - Courtney) 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 introduced. ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Clerk 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" (ZC 252 - Kingsbury Manor) Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. (Councilman Towner voted "No".) Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that said ordinance be introduced. (Councilman Towner voted "No".) ORIDINANCE NO. 796 The City Clerk presented: ADOPTED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO INCORPORATING INAND MAKING A PART OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY OUTSIDE THE SAID CITY AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO KNOWN AS SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO,, 183" 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 adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes • Noes: None Absent: Councilman Snyder -4- • 0 C,, Co 5/6/63 CITY CLERK - Continued ON SALE BEER LICENSE APPLICATIONS THE RED PUMP 1224 Sylvan Avenue APPROVED Eldred Gildner 2105 West San Bernardino Road HELD OVER City Clerk, Mr,, Flotten: Mayor Barnes: City Clerk, Mr,, Flotten: Councilman Heath: Mayor Barnes: HAROLD L. JOHNSON CHECK ACCEPTANCE Page Five On The Red Pump, this is just a change of ownership,, I don't think there would be any objection to that,, (Read report from Police Chief Sill dated April 30, 1963 re Eldred Gildner appli- cation,, I would like to check this one out,, We'll hold this until the 13th,, Mr,, Flotten gave a brief.summary of the matter,, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to accept the check from Harold L. Johnson and deposit it in the Capital Outlay Fund of the Recreation Department; and further to direct the Director of Parks and Recreation to not only buy the equipment but put a little tag on it as to who gave the donation,, COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS 'Mayor Barnes: I'll take care of this later,, CITY MANAGER REPORTS SPECIAL MEETING DATE WITH ARCHITECTS Re Civic Center Mayor Barnes: I suggested this be on the 20th at 7:00 and 7:30 and then go to Mr. Aiassa's agenda,, Is this agreeable with the Council? Councilman Jett: Fine,, City Manager, Mr,, Aiassa: We can have the appraisers come in from 7:00 to 7:30 and then Neptune and Thomas from 7:30 to 8:00,, -5- • 0 • Adj. C o C o 5/6/63 CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Civic Center Mtg - Continued: Mayor Barnes: FRONTAGE ROAD - NORTH OF FREEWAY between Sunset and Vincent Avenues All right. Page Six Mr. Aiassa: I have a copy of the'original res- olution which the'Council adopted in 1954 which earmarked the frontage road. (Passed out report re this matter and explained same.) I think we should make a request to the State to provide a cut-off or a link between the present'fron- tage road and the interchange which would be the loop of the Sunset Avenue Interchange° Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jetty and carried, that the City Manager be instructed to work with the State on a method of extending the frontage road in this area to make this parcel developable and that the storm drain be put underground. COUNCIL POLICY re City financial participation in Assessment District A811-61-1 Mr, Ai.assa: (Read memo from the City Engineer re this matter as follows:) "From R. E. Pontow, City Engineer "To City Manager and City Council "Date 4-19-63 re: A°11-61-1 City Participation "A Request for a Policy Decision "It is requested that the City Council make a policy decision on the matter of City Participation in the construction cost of sanitary sewers in District A°11-61-10 It will be necessary that the City Council make this decision as soon as possible so that the 1963-64 Budget can be prepared. The amount of the participation will have to be determined by the City Council, from the following facts: "District A°11-61-1 went to the City Council for the first hearing on October 8, 1962. At that time it was estimated that the cost of the district would be $367,681 or approx- imately $5.60 an assessable front foot. A subsequent re- evaluation of the adverse soil conditions, the general in- crease in the cost of sewer construction, and the depth as well as the size of the lines required to serve this district, increased the cost estimate to $503,553096o This increased the assessable frontage charge to $7.82. "At the hearing of the November 13th meeting, the City Council expressed concern over the high frontage cost, as the highest fig- ure up to that time, per assessable front foot, was in District A111-59-1 and 59-3 which amounted to $6.30 a front foot. At the time these revised figures were presented to the City Council Mr. Rosetti, of L.J. Thompson's office, submitted a report on cost and the reasons forthe excessive front foot expense. The over- sized lines in the district were at that time estimated to cost $33,342.35. This amount of participation would reduce the assessable front foot rate to $7.30. Mr. Rosetti°s report also -6- Adjo C. C. 5/6/63 Page 6-A. CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Council Policy rept from City Engineer Continued: "indicated that contingencies might be reduced as much as $20,'000.00 and that we could hope for a bid from the contract6rs'that'*6uld'be some 5% under our estimate and that the Engirieering'',cost-might be reduced $5,000.00 This in effect would have reduced the dis- trict"s cost by approximately $45,000,00.. Urifortunately"dontin- g6ncies are running approximately as estimated. 'The actual bid for the construction work was 1,46% over our estimate. These o facts make a reduction of the frontage estimate of $7.82 rather dim without City participation. "In addition to the cost of the district itself, the property owners in District A11.1-61-1 will also have to -pay . a reimburse- ment imbur§d- ment charge for the trunk line in Willow Avenue from -the Walnut Creek Wash to the Freeway. This will increase the cost to the district by $6,402.23. If the City Council should elect to par- ticipate for the extra capacity that is necessary to serve this' district, in other words participation in the trunk line expense only, the total participation amount would be $22,868.08. This would pay for their capacity rights in the above -mentioned Wil- low Avenue line and for the trunk lines in Willow Avenue north of the Freeway, Pacific Avenue and up Orange Avenue as far as Work-' man Avenue. These lines are indicated on the attached map which also shows the three districts that drain into this distrtet. District A111-62-1, which is the area east of Orange Avenue would also benefit as they would not have to pay capacity rights in the trunk lines built in District's A111-59-1 and 61-1. • "Increasing the constructions cost by 1.46% raises the assessable frontage cost to $7.94 a front foot. Participation in the amount of $22,860.08 would reduce this to $7.68 a front foot. "To summarize: 1) The City Council must make a policy decision on whether or not to participate in the cost of the sewers in District P11-61-1. 112) The amount of participation must be determined. 113) The participation amount, if any, will have to be included in the 1963-64 Budget. 114) Each $6,000.00 of City participation decreases the frontage assessment approximately 10i a front foot. II/s/ R. E. Pontow, City Engineer II/s/ Approved: Thomas J. Dosh, Public Service Director" Councilman Beath: Isn't the Sanitation District asked to participate? Mr. Aiassa: This is one of my recommen- dations. • Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the City Manager be instructed to contact the Los Angeles County Sanitation District with the proposal that the Sanitation District accept the cost of any amount over the cost of an eight -inch line in the trunk as shown on the map. Adj. C.C. 5/6/63 Page Seven CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued FUTURE FIRE STATION-BARRANCA STREET Mr, Aiassa: There is a supplement report on land,by Mr. Wetherbee (Fire Chief). • Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried,' that the City Manager be authorized to make, some e overtures to whoever owns this property to see if they show an indication of interest. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT-LOS ANGELES COUNTY Report on.Meeting with County Fire officials. Mr. Aiassa: letter from Mr. Williams to Mr. Mayor Barnes: Mr. Aiassa: REVIEW NORTH SUNSET ANNEXATION Food Giant Area Councilman Heath: You received the correspondence from the City Attorney.- (Read Wetherbee.) This is for your information. Perhaps later a few of the Councilman could personally look into this. We will proceed as far as we can administratively. sibly two weeks. As I understand and therefore any building within 6 or 5 or whatever. They will be have extra protection. We are making progress on this. We might have an answer in pos- it, a City is given a classification the City would be rated at a class given special consideration if they Mr. Aiassa: And also sub -consideration with deficiencies if they don't have the minimum standards. Councilman Heath: If this building has these special protections or minimum standards and it is in Class 6 it comes into the City and goes into Class 5,it-still has these standards; therefore,wouldn't the premium nature be lowered? Mr. Aiassa-, This is what Vx. Wallings wants to check, Councilman Heath° I'll refer this information to the Pacific Board tomorrow morning and they can talk with their carrier. GLENDORA AVENUE WIDENING Reduced from 110' to 100' Mr. Aiassa: (Read report re this matter and re- quested -it be spread in the Minutes: "State of California, Dept. of Public Works "Division of Highways, Los Angeles 54, California "March 5, 1963 "Mr. George Aiassa, City Manager 111444 West Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California "Dear Sir: "Reference is made to your letter of February 1, 1963 regarding 40 right of way standards for Federal -aid Secondary Projects. "As you state, the desirable minimum for the ultimate development of a Federal -Aid Secondary route within an urban area is considered to be 110 feet of right of way. Federal -aid Secondary routes are major arterials and this width is sufficient to provide for three 12-foot moving lanes in each directi on separated by an 18-foot median. Res- ervation is also made for 10 feet on both'sides of the traveled way to provide for necessary sidewalks and ultility installations. -7- Co C, 5/6/63 Page Eight CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Ltr From Division of Highways - Continued: "Of course, three lanes in each direction can only be achieved by • banning streetside parking and if it is desired to retain this feature, additional width would be required. The 18-foot median is based.on the premise that speeds will be limited to about 25 miles per hours If higher speeds are expected, the median curbs should be offset 2 feet from the edge of the traveled way, thus increasing the median width to 22 feet. "We wish to re-emphasize that the above typical geometric section is the desirable minimum ultimate development, Each specific pro- ject must be considered on its own merits. Construction within 100 feet of right of way has been approved under three circumstances, as follows: "lo On the basis of stage construction with setback lines es- tablished for a greater future width. In cases where 110 feet or more cannot be immediately cleared, the setback method should always be explored. It seems quite likely that few encroaching buildings of consequence would be remaining in good condition beyond the duration of the normal design period of 15 to 20 yearso 112o By the process of taking access, or by zoning to require that all buildings face away from the arterial, thus elimin- ating all entry and exit between street intersectionso Border areas can then be reduced to five feet in width while main- taining the desirable 12-fogt lanes and 18-foot median. "3. The right of way can be reduced to 100 feet by narrowing the moving lanes to 11 feet and the borders to 8 feet. This solution is reserved for cases'of absolute hardship, that is, situations where there is no other course and economic studies have been made which show without doubt that the additional expense required to obtain 100 feet is not justified when weighed against the additional benefits gained by the trav- eling public. "Your letter does not suggest a particular project, However, we assume that the City does have the improvement of Glendora Avenue in mind, May we, therefore, suggest that in planning the future development of Glendora Avenue, consideration be given to providing.a direct connection to the San Bernardino Freeway via the Vincent Avenue Interchange, Any proposal for improvement along the present devious routing between some point southerly of Walnut Creek and Azusa Avenue would be most diffi- cult to support. "The massive urban growth in the metropolitan area of Los Angeles has created many problems in the movement of traffic. Wider traffic lanes and borders provide more freedom of movement which, in turn, we believe, better preserves, or even enhances, property . values. However, economics are an equally important consideration. We, therefore, would be most happy to discuss with you any specific proposals which you might have in mind concerning the improvement of Federal -aid Secondary routes within the City. "A. Co Birnie, District Engineer "/s/ M. L. Bauders, District City and County Projects Engineer" IM • Co Co 5/6/63 CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Page Nine Glendora Avenue Widening - Continued° Mr. Aiassa: This was sent to me, dated March 5, 1963, signed A. Co Birnie, District Engineer, by M. L. Buader, District City and County Projects Engineer. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and-carkidd, that the City Manager be given permission to submit this report with the map to substantiate our request to reduce the width of 110 feet to 100-foot right of way on Glendora Avenue. Councilman Snyder entered the chambers at 8-55 PoMo SURPLUS PROPERTY - STATE Mr. Aiassaz It is required that we adopt a resolution, (Read portion of letter re this matter.) I would like the motion accepting this resolution with the provision that the City Attorney check two minor items, one ingress and egress question and the other mineral and oil. RESOLUTION NO. 2619 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes,. The City Manager presented - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTH- ORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY" 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 Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes, None Absent, None Said resolution was given No. 2619 SURPLUS PROPERTY Commuters Parking Area Mt. Aiassa: You received a report from the Public Services Department and attached thereto, was a letter (at the request of the Council) which I asked if the State Division of Highways addressed to me re this matter from A. W. Hoy. (Read letter as follows: ME • Adjo Co Co 5/6/63 Page Nine A SURPLUS PROPERTY - Continued Ltr from A. Wo Hoy to Mr. Aiassa: "April 19, 1963 "Dear Mr. Aiassa: "Reference is made to our recent telephone conversation concerning a possible lease by the City of State -owned - property on the north side of the San Bernardino Freeway adjacent to the Orange -Pacific interchange. "The plans for widening the San Bernardino Freeway and reconstruction of this interchange should be completed within the newt two years, and it will then be possible to dispose of any excess property within the interchange area. "It is suggested that the City defer any plans for utilization of this area for parking facilities until such time as the State is able to dispose of the property, We will, of course, keep you informed as our plans develop, "Ao. Wo . Hoy, , District Engineer; /s/ W. E. Schaefer, Asst. Dist. Eng." Mr, Aiassa: We should review the over-all interchange and find one area that will not be used for wid- ening for interchange layouts. Mayor Barnes: I gather that maybe this was not the right spot or right time to dEveloP this into a community parking area. Mr, Aiassa: (Read communication dated 4/8/63 re this matter from Ro E. Pontow and Thomas Dosh: "re City Project M. Po 6306 "As a result of a directive received from the City Manager on March 19, 1963, this office performed preliminary inves- tigations for the design of a proposed parking lot on the Orange Avenue interchange northerly of the San Bernardino Freeway in the quadrant between Orange Avenue and Pacific Avenue. "As indicated on the attached study map, it is conceivable to provide at least 33 parking stalls on the easterly two- thirds of the property, Construction estimates are in the amount of $3,733.18; said estimate includes 10% contingen- cies. The area would have to be filled considerably to provide adequate drainage, but this construction is feas- ible in this area. If additional parking is desired, stalls could be .added on the westerly one-third of the property. t°/s/ R.E. Pontow, City Engineer "/s/ Approved To Jo Dosh, Public Service Director? - 9-A - 0 Adj. Co Co 563 Page Ten SURPLUS PROPERTY - Continued Councilman Townes I think you would have to amortize it. Mayor Barnes-, Until we have something concrete to go on, I would hesitate to try to charge the people for all day parking and feel I was going to amortize out that amount in a two-year period, Councilman Jett. I don9t see how we can do it at the present time. We have no idea how many people would use it. I don't see how we could deter- mine any way of amortizing it over a period of two years. If we made an estimate of the number of cars parker, there daily and determined the amount of charge per month per car o 0 . Councilman heath- I think you're going to have to put the improvements in and mark it off in terms of good will or whatever. Councilman Jett- I don't think we can afford to go into a program setting up free parking lots along the freeway. If we set up something rendering a service, I think people would use it, Councilman Heath. I think we should ask par- ticipation from the State. It would save them policing, save them that much damage to their fence, Councilman Jett-, Why don't we use gravel on this first one instead of going to the expense of blacktop? Mr. Aiassa. We could do that if the State will accept this standard. Councilman Snyder- Couldn't we have an alternate cost on gravel on this? Mr. Pontowz The reason we showed this sur- face area, a few years ago we were called upon to present a report to the State Division of High- ways how we would handle several areas along the freeway. At that time they insisted that these areas be paved. Mr. Aiassa- (Read letter re this matter addressed to the City Manager dated 12/2/58., and explained same, as follows- "Dear Mr. Aiassa. "Reference is made to previous correspondence and discussions concerning proposed commuters parking areas at various loca- tions along the San Bernardino Freeway in the City of West Covina, Adj. 5/6/63 SURPLUS PROPERTY - Continued Page Ten -A Ltr to Mr. Aiassa - continued: ?'Location °B° at Vincent Avenue and Location °F° at Azusa Avenue cannot be approved because of conflict with our Policy concerning access control between freeway ramps and the adjacent cross highway, Location 'El at Azusa Avenue cannot be approved because of conflict with -the maintenance building presently under construction at this location. "As to the other proposed locations, it appears we may be able to reach agreement provided the City is willing to enter into a lease for a period of five years or ten years with a 90-day cancellation clause in the event the proper- ty is needed for State highway purposes including construc- tion, reconstruction or maintenance. Such lease would pro- vide for a reasonable rental rate to be determined if you desire to consider further the construction of the pro- posed parking areas. "The lease would further provide that the City will pay all cost of alterations to curbs, roadway approaches, etco nec- essary to permit ingress and egress to the parking area, and would further provide that the City pave the lots with a suitable type of surfacing that will eliminate dust in the summer and mud in the winter and that the City will construct appropriate guard rails acceptable to the Division of Highways M around the outside perimeter of the lots with the guard rails set back two or three feet from the limits of the parking area proper. "It is understood that the City will prepare all necessary plans for construction of these parking areas and that such plans will be subject to the approval of the Division of Highways prior to starting any construction. "In the event that you desire to consider this matter further, please advise us and we will prepare for your review a rental schedule based on the lots that you propose to construct, '°L. R. Gillis, District Engineer /s/ R. V. Chase, Asst. District Engineert4 Councilman Jett: It sounds like this might get into a costly thing. Councilman Heath: Do you feel it would be a waste of time to try to talk the State into paying for the $3,700 for pavement in some area in that triangle? Mr. Aiassa: I don't think I would be in a position to spend money in an area which the State Division of Highways might have to take out for an interchange., If we could decide an area not effected by it they might be interested, - 10-A - • is Adj. Ca Ca 5-6-63 CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Surplus Property - Continued: Councilman Heath: the -frontage road and Sunset? to put cars in, Page Eleven What about the section on the east side of Sunset between There is a big long strip deep enough Mayor Barnes: I would like to see Mr. Aiassa investigate this further aiid'ask if we do this how much they would hcarge us for a leasing program. Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, to authorize the City Manager to advise the State now that we are in- terested in commuters parking in the adjacent area of surplus proper- ty of the State and we want to be notified immediately of any proper- ty that may not be used for interchange and widening of the freeway and we can evaluate them. PARKS & RECREATION West Covina Center beautification Mr. Aiassa: This was referred by the City Council to the Parks and Recrea- tion Commission. (Read action taken by Parks and Recreation Commis- sion re this matter.) Mayor Barnes: Chairman Don Yeronda approached me and they would like to have a meeting with the Council to go over some of these projects. Councilman Heath: Perhaps we should have the Department Head in when we talk about the budget. Mayor Barnes: It might be a good idea to talk to the Commission prior to the budget. Mr. Aiassa: What about the 22nd for the joint meeting? Mayor Barnes: That's fine with me. Councilman Jett: I can make it. Councilman Snyder: All right! Mr. Aiassa: We had better start our budget meetings in June. Mayor Barnes: We have a meeting on the Per- sonnel Board, I suggested the 21.st -11- C. C. 5/6/63 Page Twelve CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Councilman Jett: It's okay with me, Councilman Heath: Fine. Councilman Snyder: I think we should have some cost figures on this, City Manager, Mr,, Aiassa: I'll try to contact the merchants to I'll try to get bigger trees, see if they will plant the trees, PARKS AND RECREATION pavilions and cost City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: (Passed out map and explained same.) Councilman Snyder: Can these be improved with a wall on one side and a fireplace? Mayor Barnes: I have seen these buildings and if you wish at a later date they have an enclosure that goes around these. Be sure they conform to height because.�if you want to enclose them later they have a.pre-fab wall. Councilman Jett: My recommendation would be that we get the larger one because the cost was dropped per square foot as you went into a larger size so the additional cost was very small for the larger size. City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: We'll check to see if it's pre-fab. Councilman Heath: How far is it knocked down or is it in panels? Councilman Snyder: I think we should go for the bigger one. Mayor Barnes: I agree. Councilman Jett: Come back on the 13th and let us know the entire story here. Are these pre-fab? A cheaper cost if you bought more than one? And what the actual cost is and what your estimate cost on the paving underneath these. Councilman Snyder: If there is any consideration of a fireplace later you should at least put a pipe in for thato . Councilman Heath: You could put a fireplace right in the middle where everyone could use it. Mayor Barnes: You might consider this also in your line cost figures. At least bring the gas or something in in the center of this so it could be piped in at a later date. City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: I'll try to bring that up on the 13th. -12- Co Co 5/6/63 CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Page Thirteen Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, • that for the meeting of,the 13th, the City Manager bring,in the cost figures for the various sizes; whether or not these are pre-fab; whether or not it would be cheaper if you bought more than one; the estimated cost on the paving underneath these pavilions; the cost of bringing in a gas line for a possible future fireplace, 1] • CORTEZ PARK Little League lights City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: I would like to have this report of the Park and Recreation read into the Minutes: "Attached are two copies of an application and contract for electrical services at the Little League Field, in Cortez Park. This is for the night lights which were approved for installation by the City Council, at the January 28 meeting. (Page 38) "When the Eidson Company provides electrical service to a piece of property that does not have permanent dwellings, they must guarantee a return on their investment; in this case.the amount . is $939.00. The attached application simply guarantees that the lights will not be removed from this ball field for the next 6 years. If the lights should be removed within 3 years, the City would be responsible for the total installation cost. It is a slide scale downward in the event of removal in the first 3 years. "It is this Department's feeling that the lights will be in use for a much longer period than the 6 years and would therefore recommend that the application be signed immediately so that the Edison Company can proceed with the installation. An identical type of agreement was signed by the City Manager for the field lights at Orangewood Park last year. "/s/ Robert Gingrich, Recreation & Parks "Approved by /s/ To Jo Dosh, Public Service Director" Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman that the report from the City Manager be approved, Recreation Commission be notified that the Council the.same provisions applying to Orangewood Park in lights be applicable to the lights in Cortez Park concerned, Heath, and carried, and the Park and has authorized that reference to the as far as time is -13- 0 0 0 Co Co 5/6/63 CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued PENDING STATE LEGISLATION Page Fourteen City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: Senate Bill 280, that was approved; you voEea Eo oppose this. Another bill pertaining to the police in small cities, minimum wage, violation of home rule, you opposed that. The ones that are still hanging..fire are SCA18 which is the telephone tax in lieu of franchise.and the AB661, Councilman Heath: I think they should pay a franchise, Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, to recommend that the City Council support SCA18, telephone tax, and direct a letter of communication to the proper officials, City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: AB661, that is municipal income tax, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, that the Council take a firm stand in favor of AB661, Mayor Barnes: On AB1673 we received a response from Assemyman Johnson, Assemblyman Flournoy and Assemblyman Knox and they have all taken definite stands in our favor, I think either a telegram or a letter to oppose these bills are just as good as a resolution, These gentlemen have responded to the last request of ours, City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: (Read information re Senate Bill 1316 introduced by Gibson, (Read information re Senate Bill 1346,) I'll notify the Council on the rest by phone, City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: (Read statement re bill to revise process of registering voters, AB63 ,) Councilman Jett: I think we should oppose this. Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the Council oppose AB639 strongly, HTTC FUND City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: On 163-164 funds Mr. Dosh and I have reviewed this, (Read report re this matter and explained same,) Mayor Barnes: We should have the priority in which we want these projects done,. City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: I want permission to informally talk it over with the County Road Commissioner and see which ones of these projects he feels he can go along with us, -14- 0 C1 • C. Co 5/6/63 CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Page Fifteen Mayor Barnes: I think the Lark Ellen is most.important. The next would be Orange. Councilman Jett: I agree. Councilman Snyder: I agree. City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: The last would be Barranca and Cortez. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that our priority be: (1) Lark Ellen Avenue; (2) Orange Avenue; and (3) Barranca and Cortez; and setting it up to 164-165. PUBLIC SERVICE City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: I would like to have the Council review this because it gives you a good indi- cation on projects underway. Mayor Barnes: I received a copy of the report from Harold Johnson on different projects. On JN1628, has any action been taken on this? City Manager, Mr. AiassaI Mayor Barnes: City Manager, Mr,, Aiassa: It's in progress. JN1479? This has been taken care of. Mayor Barnes: "The City will have to speed up on checking procedure if they are going to hold us to the contract time limit." City Manager, Mr,, Aiassa: Mayor Barnes: That is what we have done. JN1516? City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: Some of these Mr. Dosh had proved to Mr. Johnson that they had worked with independent members of his staff because we want either Mr. Johnson or Mr. Dosh to clear all items so we have a record. This has been eliminated, -straightened out,accordi,ng to Mr. Dosh. Mayor Barnes: I think they are laying in here too long before they get back for this gentleman to keep his schedule. When these projects come in they should be set up on schedule so he can make his schedule. City Manager, Mr,, Aiassa: BID FOR SLURRY SEAL City Manageri Mr. Aiassa: That is being done. (Read report and explained same.) -15- 0 Adj. Co Co 5/6/63 CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Bid for Slurry Seal - Continued: Page Sixteen "Attached herewith is a bid from West Coast Slurry, Inc. for doing work on a section of Vine Avenue, Our purpose in asking for a bid is to undertake this job on an experimental basis. We have done certain work in the recent past using different kinds of equipment and -asphaltic paving material. It is our intention to slurry seal this section of Vine Avenue to -deter- mine whether -or not we wish to*utilize this method in our sur- facing program this summer. Our present intentions are: "ln To resurface certain streets under contract with formal bidding procedures. 112. To resurface certain streets over newly constructed sewers without going to formal bids, as we have in the past. 113. To perform Slurry seal resurfacing on those streets which are not in critical shape but which do need additional seal coat protection which will extend the longevity of the street for another five years. "As you can see, a seal coat costs less than 14 per square foot and does a similar type sealing job that a rock and oil seal • does but is not so messy. "RECOMMENDATION: "That we issue a Purchase Order to West Coast Slurry, Inc. in the amount of $640 for sealing Vine Avenue between Lark Ellen and Valinda, as specified. Following completion we will make a further report and urge the City Officials to view the f. finished ,seal coat "/s/ Thomas Jo Dosh, Public Service Director" Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, to issue a purchase order to West Coast Slurry, Inc., in the amount of $640.00 for sealing Vine Avenue between Lark Ellen and Valinda as specified. Motion passed on roll call as follows:. Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: Norte • AUDITORS REPORT Mr,' Aiassa: I believe you received a report. (Read report re this matter and explained same.) Elm Adj. Co Co 5/6/63 CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Auditors Report,- Continued: ° Page Sixteen - A Mayor Barnes: Mr. Cotton called me and he was concerned because he thought he was- doing the best job -he could for West' Covina andasked me ' if we were dissatisfied and he would like'to talk to us on any subject We - desired, He " said the Council had authorized in the past many of' his recommendations and he felt at this time that the Accounting Depart- ment was in pretty good shape as far as he was concerned and that is the reason for fewer recommendations last time. Councilman Towner: How can he estimate $700 on the 1911 Act when it's increasing so tremendously? Mr. Aiassa: He wants to do it and so does Fern Merry, City Treasurer, take some of the Acts and close them at a certain date and let date the new ones run for a certain number of years before rechecking, Councilman Towner: I am in agreement with that and I was wondering whether he wanted • to do that task at the cost of $700.00. Does he mean closing these off and checking them out? Mr. Aiassa: Yes. I think any auditing firm that you give it to should have a two-year contract. Councilman Towner: It's possible if we are looking for ideas that this Pete, Maurowi.t and Mitchell might be in the best position to give us new ideas. They are in Los.Angeles, 626 South Spring Street. This amount of money ,suggested by Pete, Maurowit and Mitchell is the maximum amount they will charge, $3,,200.00. This man is on the committee studying the 1911 bonds and it might be valuable to us; however, if it is being done with the League of California Cities I imagine it would be available to us anyway. Councilman Heath: I think Cotton and Francisco have only had it for a few years and I think we ought to give it to them for one more year. I think after that we should change. - 16-A - Adj. Co C. 5/6/63 Page Seventeen CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Auditor's Report - Continued: Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by'Councilman Jett, that the • independent audit of the City be given to Cotton and Francisco at a maximum fee of $2,100.00; $1',400000 for the'general-book and $700.00 for -the 1911 Act, initial audit in department. Motion passed on roll call as follows* Ayes* Councilmen Towner, Noes* None Absent* None C-121 Cameron Avenue Extension Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Mr. Aiassa* The County has allocated us $20,000.00 for this project. We have not yet outlined a program for right of way or street con- struction plans. Shall we get Cameron Avenue underway like we did with Vincent or what? I think this was earmarked on the 162-163 budget. Mr, Pontow; We have construction money. We don't have right of way money. Councilman Snyder* I would be for going ahead and putting in the center strip, 48 feet. Councilman Heath* It would be silly to put -anything in there unless we have money to pay for lights on Glendora and Cameron and condemnation of the house .on the far side of Glendora. Mr. Aiassa* I think we should have the En- gineering Department go into this, look into the problem of the building across from Bauders prop- erty and also at the alignment. We should make a study of it because we are going to be involved with construction and lay out which will show all the cost figures of the entire project. Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the City Manager be authorized to start preliminary plans for the Cameron Avenue extension from California to Glendora including the interchange and the house on Glendora and the house on California and traffic lights. WALNUT CREEK PARKWAY DEVELOPMENT Mr, Aiassa* We are getting the storm drain in. We are proceeding on schedule. • SUB FIRE STATION Mr. Aiassa* I need authorization for a change order for the parking lot lights. -17- Co Ca 5/6/63 CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Page Eighteen Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, that the City Manager be authorized to get a change order for the parking lot lights not to exceed $950,,00, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None SPRINKLER SYSTEM City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: The Park and Recreation Department and the Building Department have redesigned this, We have a preliminary figure which is very expensive,, I had. the staff out there this morning with Mr,, Thomas and thinking about cutting down the expense, (Drew map on the board and explained same,) Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that the City Manager be authorized to take out this landscaping and that concrete be put in the parkway with tree wells and trees,, PROJECT C-164 EASEMENT City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: We can't get an easement from Allen and Snell All we want is an arm of the pole eas( ment.. They won't come along with it,, (Read report re this matter,) Mayor Barnes: I think Mr,, Aiassa should be instructed to contact Mr. Snell and see if some- thing can be worked out, Councilman Jett: Mayor Barnes: HOLT AVENUE SPEED ZONE City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: I would like to contact him myself,, All right,, I need authorization on this,, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance changing the speed limit on Holt Avenue to 35 miles an hour, MINUTE CLERK SALARY Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, that the salary of the Minute Clerk be increased $5,,00 per hour, retroactive May 1, 1963, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None C. C, 5/6/63 Page Nineteen CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued FIRE STATION - LIBRARY third payment Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Heaths that the City Manager be authorized to make the third payment in accordance with the contract. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY contract renewal Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the contract with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society be continued for one year under the same conditions, POLYGRAPH Mayor Barnes: Chief Sill thinks that this is of great benefit, He would like to have both, They will use the polygraf first and the ones who are not eliminated will have an examination by a psychologist, Councilman Snyder: There has been national interest on this problem, There are many legitimate polygraf operators, but throughout the country, half of them are either not legitimate or have not kept up, I feel that although I am for it that it should be used in conjunction with the psychologist, City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: Both department heads have agreed to using the two jointly, Councilman Snyder: I would like to see the polygraph used on those that are marginal and then run through the psychologist, Councilman Heath: Let's use the twin method on the next group. We want to use them both, If the psychologist throws one out we want to see if the polygraph will. throw him .out or visa versa, REGIONAL LIBRARY new plaque installation City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: We need informal approval from Mr, Bonelli, We have a proposed design on this, As soon as we have it, we will bring.it in, -19- is 0 C, Ca 5/6/63 CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued VICTOR GRUEN Page Twenty City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: I'll bring this up at the next meeting, Councilman Heaths I want a progress report. At any joint meeting or at a presentation of the final report by Victor Gruen I would like to ask some questions of them and especially having to do with the Vincent Avenue Interchange as proposed. I am opposed to this,Vincent Avenue Interchange and if I feel in my mind that they have not satisfactorily answered my questions, I'll not go for the final payment.' City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: You'll have a hearing with Victor Gruen, COUNTY REFUND City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: We have to refund some money to the County, $5,813,18, The project was Citrus Street, date approved, 9/8/59, I would like authorization to release this back to the County, I would like permission to rebudget this item for another project for the City, We need to accept this as a note from the Council that we have an unexpended balance due to the County of $5,831,18. We would refund it and they would give it back to us, We would legally have to refund it, Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, that the City Manager be authorized to refund $5,831.18 as per Invoice No, 42209, dated 4/22/63, from the County Road Department, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Noes: None Absent: None MISCELLANEOUS LIGHTING DISTRICT Councilman Snyder: Mr, Klein: PROJECT C-177 Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Several people have called me, They have a petition for lights'on Barbara Street, Our last recommendation was to include them in the district north of the freeway, City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: This is the Merced Avenue lowering, (Presented map and explained same,) At the Council meeting of December 10, 1962, the Council approved plans and specifications for this project, (Read report re this matter,) —20— • n U 0 Co Ca 5/6/63 MISCELLANEOUS - Continued Councilman Heath: City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: Page Twenty -One When they put paving in at the gas station, are they going to run up to that barricade? Yes, Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Snyder, to authorize the purchase order for $2,488,24 in care of the Norland Tussy Construction and waive the minimum of $2,000.00 to the maximum State allowed amount of $2,500000 and that this project be charged to Traffic Safety Fund, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None McCANN REPORT Councilman Heath: What is the status of the McCann report? Mr, Weeks: You authorized us three weeks ago to the day to have the layout done, They are now doing the layout on it and they will run it off in a week or a week and a half, I'll ask them to hurry it up, RALPHS - ZODYS Councilman Heath: At the Council's last meeting, we authorized the City Staff to talk with the State and come up with costs on bringing the median strips in front of Ralphs, When can we have that report? City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: Mr, Dosh is handling it so I'll have to check with him, TERMITE CONTROL Councilman Heath: What is the City policy, A person called me, Mrs, Pantaleo, 657 South Evanswood, Directly in back of her house there are walnut trees loaded with termites and they are coming to her property and the man who owns the trees doesn't pay any attention to her complaints. Does the Council feel where there is an area of distress possibly damaging two, three, four properties that the City should get in and head this thing off or channelize it? I would like action from the Council to direct the staff to go and see Mrs. Pantaleo and see what they can do and help in every way they can, I think it behooves the City to spearhead some- thing like this. It's for the good of the City, Mayor Barnes: I don't think you can take an interest. This will have to be checked with Mr, Williams, Councilman Snyder.: Let's look into it, -21- • 0 C, Co 5/6/63 MISCELLANEOUS - Continued City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: Page Twenty -Two I'll call Mr. Williams to see if we can do anything legally, REALTORS WEEK City Clerk➢ Mr. Flotten: We have a request to proclaim the week of May 12 to 18 as Realtor Week, This is from the National Association of Real Estate Board, Mayor Barnes: PROPOSED AMENDMENT N0, 59 If there are no objections, I will so proclaim. So proclaimed, Mayor Barnes: I have a letter from the Realty Board addressed to me re proposed new and more restrictive apartment house zoning called Proposed Amendment No, I would like this spread in the Minutes: "Mr William A. Lane, First Vice President of the Covina Valley Board of Realtors, has brought to my attention the recent discus- sion of your City Council conerning a proposed new and more re- strictive apartment house zoning ordinance - called Proposed Amendment #59, February 6, 1963. "We have been given to understand that the City Council of West Covina is interested in more diversified types of analysis be- fore proceeding with the above discussion. "On behalf of our Realty Board, I am pleased to offer our time, effort and considerable development knowledge for the study of such a proposed plan, "Will you please advise us as to how we may best proceed and develop the information and business concepts that your City Council may find informative to the ends that your body may reach a just and sound conclusion on the above matter." - /s/ W. Po Yeager, President Councilman Towner: I think they ought to be advised of the dates of the hearings and a copy of the ordinance be given to them in advance so they have time.to read and study it and come up with their recommendations, 59, City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: All right, Councilman Jett: This is an opportunity to get public participation in a program that we are 40 all concerned about and I know of no group of people who will be more effected than the Board of Realtors in any type of zoning or any type of zoning ordinance that we pass, I think if the opportunity presented itself where we could avail ourselves of this cooperation on the'part of the realtors in them giving of their time and experience I think we should avail ourselves of it; I think our. Planning Commission should avail themselves of this opportunity -if necessary, sit down in a joint meeting, -22- • r7 LJ • Co Co 5/6/63 MISCELLANEOUS - Continued Page Twenty -Three Mayor Barnes: I'll send along with the letter this information to them so they have a chance to study this before making any type of recommendations. Councilman Snyder: Are realtors salesmen or developers? Councilman Jett: Both, APPOINTMENTS Mayor Barnes: Planning Commission, Councilman Jett, and Councilman Heath is the alternate. Councilman Jett: I will not accept it. Mayor Barnes: I think this is a duty of the Councilman to attend to these duties. Councilman Jett: I won't be there. What are you going to do about it? I will not go in there and be ridiculed like the last time I was in there, Mayor Barnes: I'll talk to the Chairman. We won't have any of this sort of thing. Parks and Recreation is Dr, Snyder, and Councilman Towner as the alterna e, Personnel Board will be Councilman Towner, Councilman Snyder is the a tern. e. East San Gabriel Valley Planning Committees Councilman Towner, and Councilman Jett as the al ernate. U er San Gabriel Valle Water Association, Councilman Heath, and Uouncllman ny er as alternate,, League of California Cities, Councilman Jett; Councilman Snyder as alternate, Sanitation Board, I am the director and Councilman Heath is -the alternate rec or, Mr, Jett is the alternate, Regional Library, Dr. Snyder and Lea ue of Independent Cities, myself as director and Councilman Heath is the a tern. e ErecEor,, Councilman Heath: I would like to request Mr, Aiassa,'in the Minutes, can you get together an attendance report for me for the Planning Commission for the last 18 months and can we have it for the next meeting Monday night? City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: Yes. -23- do • • Co Ca 5/6/63 MISCELLANEOUS - Continued CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING Page Twenty -Four Mayor Barnes: There will be a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce at the Black Patch on May 14 at 11:45 A.M. They have good speakers,, Anyone here who can attend that luncheon? Councilman Snyder: I can make it,, LOS ANGELES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Councilman Heath: Next Monday they are going to have a meeting at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, The chief of the hillside development for the City of Los Angeles is going to give a talk on the Santa Monica Mountains and how it is going to be developed. This is a luncheon, Councilman Towner: PLANNING COMMISSION The same man spoke before the East San Gabriel Planning Committee,, I'll get copies for you,, Councilman Heath: If Councilman Jett is assigned to the Planning Commission and he is not going to go, this is going to come back on me and I don't know that I want a full diet of it,, Mayor Barnes: FROG JUMPING CONTEST Mayor Barnes: Monte, (Read invitation,) Councilman Towner: SENIOR CITIZEN'S MONTH We'll have to try and straighten that out later,, We have an invitation for our sons to enter a frog jumping contest in El Maybe someone in the Park and Recreation Department might know someone who would like to enter, Mayor Barnes: We have been asked to proclaim Senior Citizen's Month for May,, If there are no objections, I will so proclaim,, So proclaimed, —24® J r] • 0 Co Co 5/6/63 MISCELLANEOUS - Continued LETTER FROM ROBERT RED Mayor Barnes: City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: Mayor Barnes: City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: Mayor Barnes: Page Twenty -Five Is this the only report we received from Chief Sill in regard to the letter from Robert Red? You still have one more coming, I'll try to get it to you tomorrow night, Has Chief Sill been there to talk to him? He is arranging that, After I get further information from Chief Sill, I'll answer this letter. There being no further business, Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that this meeting be adjourned at 12:10 A,M, ATTEST: CITY CLERK APPROVED MAYOR -25-