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05-13-1963 - Regular Meeting - Minutes• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA$ CALIFORNIA MAY 139 1963 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Barnes"at 7:40 P.M. in the West Covina City Hallo Councilman Heath led . the Pledge of Allegiance. Rev, Lamoin.Jacobs of Christ Lutheran Church gave the.invocation, ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Barnes, Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder Others Present: Mr, George Aiassa, City Manager Mr, Robert Flotten, City Clerk Mr, Harry C. Williams, City Attorney Mr, Thomas Dosh, Public Services Director Mr, Harold Joseph, Planning Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 25, 1963 - Approved as submitted as follows: Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the Minutes of March 25, 1963, be approved as submitted, April 1, 1963 - Approved as submitted as follows: Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried,: that the Minutes of April 1, 1963, be approved as submitted, Councilman Towner: In my absence the seats were changed around, I have no objection if it is your choice that the seating be this way, Other - ::wise I think the Council should be consulted about it because ;_normally the Mayor Pro Tem sits to the Mayor's right, Mayor Barnes: Last year I discussed this with. our City Manager and I think it is my prerogative to seat the Council, I would like to ask Mr, Williams if this is correct, City Attorney, Mr, Williams: I think that is right under the procedure,. Councilman Towner: I have'no objection to that if that is your choice, CITY CLERK'S REPORTS > PRECISE PLAN NO, 1610 REVISION 1 Location: Northwest corner Merced ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS Avenue and Sunset Avenue, QUEEN OF VALLEY HOSPITAL Accept street improvements and authorize release of Federal Insurance Co. bond No, 80041595 in the amount of $26,000,00, In- spector's .final report on file. Staff recommends acceptance and release of bond, -1- 0 • C, Co 5/13/63 Page Two PRECISE PLAN N0, 1611 REVISION 1 - Continued Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, to accept the street improvements in Precise Plan No, 161, Revision 1, and authorize the release of Federal Insurance Company bond No, 80041595 in the amount of $26,000,00. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None PRECISE PLAN N0, 338 Location: Northeast corner of ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS Azusa Avenue and (Sidewalks and driveways) Eckerman Avenue, .ED J. LA BERGE APPROVED Accept sidewalk and driveway improvements and authorize release of cash deposit in the amount of $800,00, Final inspection made and report filed. Staff recommends acceptance and release of bond, Councilman Towner: Was this the precise plan with the asphalt instead of the planting? Planning Director, Mr, Joseph: This is a different precise plan, Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and.carried, to accept the street improvements in Precise Plan No. 338 and authorize .the release of the cash deposit in the amount of $800,00, PRECISE PLAN N0, 109 RELEASE. BOND FOR 6-FOOT WALL V,,F,W, POST 8620 APPROVED Location: South side of Merced Avenue, east of Garvey Avenue, Authorize release of Aetna Casualty & Surety Co, bond No, 33 S 47354 in the amount of $1,320,00 for construction of 6-foot masonry wall at rear of property, Final inspection complete. Staff recommends release of bond. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to release the Aetna Casualty & Surety Company bond No, 33 S 47354 in the amount of $1,320,00 for the construction of a 6-foot masonry wall in Precise Plan No, 109, PROJECT M,P,63-11 Location: 825 South Sunset Avenue, APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS CITY YARD PAVING Review Engineer's report - approve APPROVED plans and specifications for pavement at City Yard,, Authorize City Engineer to call for bids, Financed by Capital Outlay - Street Department, Staff recommends approval and authorization to call for bids, Mr, Aiassa read the report re this matter, —2— C, C. 5/13/63 PROJECT M,,P,,63-11 - Continued Page Three .b Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath,. and carried, to approve the plans and specifications in Project M,,P,,63-11 and .authorize the Engineer to call for formal bids. PROJECT M,,P,,6302 APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS CONCRETE STORAGE BINS FOR PAVEMENT MATERIALS AT CITY YARD APPROVED City Yard, Authorize City Engineer Capital Outlay - Street Department,, authorization to call for bids. Location: 825 South Sunset Avenue,, Review Engineer's report - approve plans and specifications for construction of concrete storage bins for pavement materials at to call for bids,, Financed by Staff recommends approval and Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, to approve the plans and specifications in Project M,,P,,6302 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids,, PROJECT C-167 APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS • STREET IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED street improvements; Authorize City Financed by Traffic Safety Fund and mends approval and authorization to Location: Walnut Avenue from Merced Avenue to Vine Avenue, Review Engineer's report - approve plans and specifications for Engineer to call for bids,,. owner participation,, Staff recom- call for bids. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that the plans and specifications for Project C-167 be approved and that the City Engineer be authorized to call for formal bids and the seven property owners on the west side of Walnut Avenue be allowed to participate to the extent of $2,,00 a front foot and that the pavement to be constructed by the City under contract with the curb and gutter being paid for by these property owners,, PROJECT C-124 Locations Orangewood Park and APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Walmerado Park,, PARKING AREA IMPROVEMENT APPROVED Review Engineer's report - approve plans and specifications and authorize City Engineer to call for bids. Financed by Capital Outlay - Park Department and participation by West Covina School District,, Staff recommends approval and authorization to call for bids,, • Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried to approve plans and specifications in Project C-124 and that the City Engineer be authorized to call for formal bids,, City Manager, Mr,, Aiassae Call for bids and receive bids and if they're too far out of line we might have to reject bids or call at a later date,, -3- C. C, 5/13/63 PROJECT C-124 - Continued Page Four • Councilman Heath: I would suggest that there not be any more items brought before the Council unless we have a knowledge of where we are going to get the money, Councilman Towner: Each of these projects that come before us has a recommendation from the City staff including a recommendation as to where the funds be obtained, Councilman Snyder: This is important enough that it would certainly be valid to consider the Capital Improvements Fund, We do have money in that fund, RESOLUTION N0, 2620 ADOPTED • Mayor Barnes: 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 COMPLETION IN PRECISE PLAN N0, 293 IN SAID CITY" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, . Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, that this 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, 2620, SCHEDULED MATTERS BIDS PROJECT C-185 STREET IMPROVEMENT BOX CULVERT The bids received are as follows: Location: East side of inter- section at Azusa Avenue and Cameron Avenue, HAMANN AND THOMEY 10% bid bond $ 7,836,lo BURNETT CONSTRUCTION CO, . 10% bid bond 8,823,00 JACK H, MAC 'DONALD CO, 10% bid bond 9➢997-33 MIKE MASANOVICH 10% bid bond .10,436,20 COURDRAY COMPANY 10% bid bond 10,699.50 ARCH CONSTRUCTION CO, 10% bid bond 11,382,50 LOUIS S, LOPEZ 10% bid bond 11,728,40 REX W, MURPHY 10% bid bond 13,486,00 —4— L� • C,, C. 5/13/63 Page Five PROJECT C-185 - Continued Motion by Councilman.Towner seconded by Councilman Snyder, that the contract for City Project 165 be awarded to Hamann and Thomey.on the basis of their low bid in the amount of $7,836.10 and that the bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders,, Motion passed on.roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None PROJECT C-202 COMFORT STATIONS The bids received are as follows: Location: Orangewood Park - Walmerado Park HUNTER CONSTRUCTION CO. 10% bid bond $17,804,00 JOHN P, OVERHOLT 10% bid bond .189870.00 ARTHUR E. ISENSEE 10% bid bond 19,580,00 G. H. PETERS CONSTRUCTION 10% bid bond 199580,,00 COUDRAY COMPANY 10% bid bond 199840.00 City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: Councilman Heath: City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: ALTERNATE A $17,679,00 18,76oaoo 18,86o,,00 19,430,,00 200140.00 I would like to take the extra from our Unappropriated Reserve,. General, Why from this reserve other than Capital Fund? Because.,it°s such a small amount. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that the contract for .Project C-202 be awarded to the Hunter Construction Company in the amount of $17,679,00 and that the additional monies .needed in the amount of approximately $370.00 be taken from the Unappropriated Reserve and that the bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes.: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None SALE OF CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY Location: West side of Glendora Avenue, south of Walnut Creek Wash and extending through to Vincent Avenue,, No bids received, City Manager, Mr,, Aiassa: My recommendation is we keep this open until the theater opens up,, Mayor Barnes: Do you feel we should advertise again? —5— C o C o 5/.13/63 Page Six SALE OF CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY - Continued Councilman Snyder: Lets wait a while. Councilman Jett: It's going to be necessary to get • dirt in there. Right now I think we have dirt available from three or four sources. I think it would be a good idea. to get as much of this as we can. I'think it will enhance the value of the property. I think we should leave the sign there as is but don't advertise. Councilman Heath: I agree. Councilman Snyder: Yes, Councilman Towner: Yes. PURCHASE OF STREET SWEEPER WITH A DOUBLE GUTTER BROOM (63-29) The bids received are as follows: A. Ma DONAHER & SON NO BID DEARTH MACHINERY COMPANY 10% Bid Bond $10,998.00 incl. tax THE CONVEYOR COMPANY 10% Bid Bond Mobil sweeper, 2-1000-3 10,310,00 net Mobil sweeper, 2-TE-3 11,310.00 net • Mr, Aiassa read the recommendation of the Engineering staff. "From: Director of Finance and Purchasing "To: City Manager "Date: May 13, 1963 "Subjects Recommendation on Purchase of a Street Sweeper Request for Bid #63-59 "The following quotations were received on the subject bids: «la Conveyor Corporation Mobile Sweeper Model 2-1000-3 $.10,310,00 Sales Tax 41.2 0 40 NET BID $ 10,722.40 112. Dearth Machinery Corporation Wayne Model 2-660-3 Sweeper $ 10,575.00 Sales Tax 423.00 NET BID $ 10,998.00 113. Conveyor Corporation Mobile Sweeper Model 2-TE-3 $ 11,310.00 Sales.Tax 452.40 • NET BID $ 11,762.40 Co Co 5/13/63 Page Six -A PURCHASE OF STREET SWEEPER - Continued Recommendation of Engineering Staff - Continued-, „ Y p p office that�the • The Director of Public Service has advised this o low bid of the Conve or Corporation to provide a mobile sweeper, Model 2-1000-3, is acceptable to his department on°a performance basis. Because it is also the lowest price quoted,' it -'is recommended that the Director of Finance and Purchasing be'authorized to issue`, a purchase order to the Conveyor Corporation for acquisition of the mobile sweeper, Model 2-10®0-3, in the net amount of $10,722.40 including sales tax. ''/s/ James Kay, Jr," Councilman Heath: I followed one of'these Mobil 4-wheel type sweepers through - the City of Covina one day and found out that when they tried -to -get in between two parked cars that they could not get in and do a good job. I expressed my opinion that we should have a 3-point type of sweeper for better mobility. I cannot vote for this Mobile sweeper. Councilman Snyder: Mr, Dosh: Councilman Towner: There was extensive study by the • the City on this sweeper. They take the 4-wheel sweeper, This beneficial to us. Which do you prefer? We prefer the 4-wheel sweeper. As I recall, the turning radius between these was very little. staff with regard to the needs of recommended quite strongly that we I think was in the long run more Councilman Jett: I have heard in the past the fact that Wayne is manufactured right here in.Pomona.and that in the event of repairs or parts that would be needed, in 30 minutes we could be over and have those parts. There is only $276 between the Wayne and the Mobile. I favor a 3- wheel because it gets into areas that a 4-wheel couldn't get into. Our operators are familiar with the Wayne. I don't think the $276 would be enough to offset the bidding when you take all, these other facts into consideration, Councilman Snyder: I think when we manueverability a broad term, you:°re talking radius that speak about that this is It is true if about turning - 6-A - Co C. 5/13/63 PURCHASE OF STREET SWEEPER - Continued Page Seven the Wayne is probably more maneuverable. If you're talking about ease • of getting to distant parts of the. City then the Mobil is more maneuver- able. This is one of the reasons the staff prefers this because of our annexation to the south and distant corners of the City. They feel this sweeper can get there faster and save them time. Also, last time there was talk about not writing specifications to get the equipment you want but rather write specifications and accept the low bid and I think this is exactly what the staff has done; Mobil has come in with the lowest bid and I think it behooves us to accept it because they do meet all the specifications. The staff are the ones ,that work with this; this is the one they feel they prefer and I think again this is the low bid and we have no business going any higher on it. Councilman Jett: Could we refer back to the Minutes when this was discussed because I was the one who said I would not be a part of writing specifications where only one firm could bid on this sweeper. At that time the specifications were written so that the Mobil Sweeper would have been the only one who could have bid, Councilman Heath: I believe it was clearly stated at the last meeting that we would leave the old sweeper over in the Pickering Tract and there,wouldn't be any travelling between the two parts of the City, Mayor Barnes: One of the main contentions by the staff on the last time we purchased a sweeper was that we buy the Wayne if the bid was low for two or three reasons, one reason being the availability of parts. The second reason being that we now have Wayne' and there would be interchangeability of parts. Mr, Ken Arnold The Mobil Sweeper is not an Representative attachment you put onto a truck, Conveyor Company We build that machine from the ground up, The machine is designed as a sweeper. It is not to be used for anything else. Our plant is located in Vernon. We are a manufacturer, not a dis- tributor, I left our plant this evening and drove to this City Hall in 35 minutes, Being the manufacturing plant there will be more parts available to you rather -than through a distributorship, The difference between the two models, 2-1000-3 and 2-TE-3, is that one is our single engine machine and one is the two -engine machine, The difference is this: It is not a question of it being a cheaper machine; we put another engine and another transmission. All your sweeping mechanism is driven by this auxiliary engine. We have found that the TE,,'is operating for less money than the single engine machine, the reason being that your gas consumption on the two -engine machine is no more even tho gh you are running two engines, It's an indication of how much power you're taking off the main engine. Councilman Snyder: Who makes your engine? Mr, Ken Arnold: Main engine, International Harve-s-tor, the smaller is a 4 cylinder by Ford Industrial, Our 4—wheel sweeper not only gives you travel speed but it gives you better loading because your hopper -7 C 0 Co Co 5/13/63 PURCHASE OF STREET SWEEPER - Continued Page Eight is in the center; the weight is distributed over four wheels,, Councilman Heath: In the case of going into a parking space between cars., do you feel that your piece of equipment could go in between these cars and around these cars closer than a 3-wheel suspension? Mr,, Ken Arnold: The area left unswept when you sweep around a parked car will be the same with a 4-wheel as it will be with a 3-wheel and it has been proven over and over again,, Mr,, Clayton Freeman I will be happy to answer any Representative questions,,. The interchangeability Dearth Machinery Company of parts is the thing I had in 1151 Camden Court mind,, You.will have.approximately Upton, California .90% interchangeability with your present parts you have stocked now with a new machine where as buying another piece of equipment you would have to restock for parts and similar items of that,, Wayne is a specifically designed piece of machinery for street sweeping. It has a 14-foot turning radius against the 19 feet on the other machine,, I don't believe they can turn around in the average city street,, Councilman Jett: Mr, Clayton Freeman: Councilman Towner: Mr,, Clayton Freeman: What is the horsepower of the Wayne machine? About 140 horsepower,, We use the Chrysler industrial motor. Are these machines manufactured in Pomona? Yes; and your distributor is located in Azusa. We can have a complete stock facility there,, Councilman Snyder: I am particularly interested in this availability of parts argu- ment. How important is interchangeability of parts? What parts do you keep on hand? Public Services Director, Mr,, Dosh: I can't answer that specifically,, I do know that there is a relative advantage in the availability of parts. With a 4-wheel truck you can buy standard make tires; the 3-wheel have special tires and you can't buy them just any place,, There are advantages in 4-wheels in certain respects and Wayne has advantages in some respects. Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, that the contract for the street sweeper with a double gutter broom be awarded to the Dearth Machinery Company, the Wayne model, 2-660-3 sweeper, for the total price including tax of $10,998,,00,, Councilman Towner: It seems strange to me that we have strong recommendations from the staff as to what the best sweeper for our particular needs, and that we open this up to competitive bidding and we get the lowest bid and you still want,,''to. give it away,, I wonder how you can explain this,, -8- Co Co 5/13/63 Page Nine PURCHASE OF STREET SWEEPER - Continued Councilman Heath: I think I have made myself perfectly • clear,, The reason I would not go for the 4-wheel piece of equipment.I explained last time and I said it this evening,, I cannot see the maneuverability of a 4-wheel unit such as this, Councilman Snyder: It seems to me after the report from these various cities regard- ing economy and regarding the operation that there is really no point in offering you facts since your mind is made up that you don't like a 4-wheel sweeper, Both sweepers meet the specifications which this Council very strongly told the staff to prepare so that we could have bids on this type of sweeper and it seems to me that Mobil meets the specifications as drawn up and they are two hundred and something cheaper and they have other added advantages which our staff feels are important, Mr, Ken Arnold: I have a copy of the plan from Covina,, Dearth bid ninety-five eighteen on the same machine that you're buying, less some on the trade-in•whi;ch was an Elgin. Don't believe that this single engine machine.is a cheap machine; it is not, The price is higher on the double engine machine.because of the second motor. Action on.Councilman Jett's motion: Motion passed on roll call as • follows.: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes,' Councilmen Towner, Snyder Absent: None ,.. E HEARINGS VACATION OF PUBLIC STREET Location: West side of Grand PROTEST HEARING Avenue between Virginia Avenue and Holt Avenue,, This date set by Resolution of Intention No,, 2602 for hearing of'.. protests to vacation of a.portion.of Grand. Avenue no longer needed for public street and highway,purposes.and reserves rights in easements for sanitary sewer and storm drain.purposes. Recommended by Road. Department of County of Los Angeles, Mayor Barnes: RESOLUTION NO,, 2621 ADOPTED This is the time and place for the hearing of protests, (There were none,) I'll declare the hearing closed, The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF GRAND AVENUE" 0 • C� Co Co 5/13/63 RESOLUTION NO, 2621 -Continued Mayor Barnes: Page Ten 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, 2621, INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWERS Hearing of protests or objections DISTRICT A111-62-1 to forming 1911 Act Assessment District to cover installation of sanitary sewers in the Nora Avenue and Other Streets Sewer District, Set for hearing on this date by Resolution of Intention No, 2606 adopted by the City Council at their regular meeting of April 8, 1963, Mr, Aiassa read a report re this matter from the City Engineer, Mayor Barnes: Now is the time and place for the hearing on this matter, Mrs, Dorothy Thompson Was a petition gathered to find 639 Foxdale Avenue out if most of us wanted these West Covina sewers? City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: Cards were sent out. We have to have 50% of the people wanting this plus the Health Department reports, Mrs, Dorothy Thompson: I've found that the people on the south of Del Norte Park are in favor of this; and that the people in the newer areas are not, Mr, Frank Gough 744 Yaleton West Covina I think the biggest question is how is this going to be paid for? How are we going to have to pay for it out of our pockets? City Attorneys 14r, Williams: Once the amount of assessment against each parcel is determined you have an opportunity for a limited time to pay that in cash, If you don't,'a bond is issued which becomes a lien against your property and is payable over a period of 10 years, You pay the principal once a year and the interest twice a year, Mrs, Jeffrey Heulet We just bought in this area last 315 North Hollow summer and were unfortunate to West Covina buy a house with an existing problem, I am sympathetic to the other people's problems but when it starts overflowing it's too late to start worrying about sewers. The whole area south of the school is begiming to have an odor when you drive through it and I :don't think -we have a choice since the district is all inclusive of the newer and older homes from a health standpoint, -10- C. Co 5/13/63 DISTRICT Alll_62-1 - Continued Mr. Harry Miller 540 North Nora West Covina Page Eleven We are sympathetic to the people who have bought the new homes but we need these sewers and they will someday. Mr,.Jack Fords I represent Homer Wolf who owns the lot at Garvey and Yaleton. Mr,, Wolf is 100% for that sewer system and would be glad to pay for the amount that will come into the main from that lot. Councilman Snyder: Mr. Jack Timmes 316 Yaleton, West Covina I believe it is 61% for these sewers. I am in favor of the sewer. I think the older section is ready, willing and able to put these sewers in. Mrs. Miller I am in one of the newer homes 800'Block on Yaleton but I would like to see them go West Covina in. We would like a little closer breakdown as to what this would be per square foot per lot because we have heard that the amount is more than.comparable.to ,jobs done recently in the area. . Mr. Pat Rosetti Assessment Engineer 0 This runs about seven ninety per assessible front foot. This is purely an estimate. There being no further public testimony., the hearing was closed. Councilman Heaths On this district to the west I believe that district paid a terrifically high front foot rate because of the fact it was sandy soil and the contractor bid high to cover himself in case he had to shore on each side. I think the people in that area had to pay a penalty for a premium for the sake of safety on the part of the con- tractor. However, is it possible on this district to run some test holes to find out just how solid this soil is so that when these people come into bid -they can give a more fair bid rather than run the cost up to make sure they are covered? Mr. Pat Rosettis The contractor will take test borings before he bids. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, to receive and file the affidavits of publication, posting and mailing. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, that the objections be overruled. RESOLUTION N0,, 2622 ADOPTED The City Clerk presented, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE ON NORA AVENUE AND OTHER.. STREETS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESQ'I,VTION OF INTENTION NO. 26069. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. A'11-62-1" -11- C. C. 5/13/63 Page Twelve RESOLUTION NO, 2622 - Continued • Mayor Barnes: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolutiono Motion by, Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that said resolution be adopted, Motion passed on roll call as follows: 0 Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No, 2622. ZONE CHANGE NO, 249 Location: Southwest corner of Albert Handler Azusa Avenue and APPROVED Cameron Avenue. Request.for highest and best use from Zone R-A approved as to R-1 zoning by Planning -Commission Resolution No. 1363. Appealed by applicant as to R-1 zoning, requesting R-3 zoning, on March 28, 1963. Held over from April 8th to April 22, 1963, Hearing held and closed on April 229 19639 matter held over to this date for decision of Council,. Mayor Barnes: There was a petition submitted this evening. I also had a letter from a gentleman by -the name of Mr. Anderson, Do we accept petitions and ;letters after the hearing has been closed? City Attorney, Mr, Williams: You cannot receive any more evidence after the hearing is closed, I'presume the letter and the petition bear on the question of whether or not you should approve this .zoning and therefore they should not be received, Councilman Snyder: Councilman.Heath: City Attorney, Mr. Williams:, Councilman Towner: by the staff of their studies? Isn't this additional evidence, the new maps? This isnit evidence; this is a report we asked for. Material presented by the staff at your request is not new evidence, Did the applicant.of this zone change present maps considered • Planning Director, Mr, Joseph: No. We have had no contact with the attorney for the proponent, Mr, Flotten read a report re this matter, said report to be included in the Minutes, It is as follows: "Date: May 13, 1963 Subject: Zone Change No. 249 (Al Handler) "From Planning Department "To: City Manager -12- Co Co 5/13/63 ZONE CHANGE NO. 249 - Continued Page Thirteen Al Handler -Zone Change No 249 Report - Continued: • "On April 22, 1963 the City Council authorized the Planning De- partment to proceed on block studies and recommendations on Zone Change No. 249 (Handler), It was our understanding that.we were to update the proposed R-1 study as well as prepare alternate proposals on the amount and design of any multiple family uses that may be located on the property. Staff would like to make certain comments which may be used by the City Council in their deliberations: "A. The first item that should be considered is the Planning Commission action on March 20, 1.963 wherein by Resolu- tion No. 1363 the Commission denied the proposed rezoning, The Council should heed the comments of the Commission and should determine where in its opinion the Commission's decision should either be upheld or modified. "Bo If the City Council should want to consider placing multiple family uses in this location then the following items should be considered: " 1) The Staff does not believe that a use more in- tense than R-2 is appropriate. The present R-2 Ordinance Provisions allow up to 15 units per net acre. This is five times the present allowable • density and is in keeping with the proponents discourse on the projected use of the property, 1° 2) The Staff believes that if multiple family were to be considered for this location as large a parcel as possible should be considered for re- zoning. Experience has taught that to place a segment of zoning in an area which would be used for a special purpose that it would be of such size as to impair adequate development, and it would be less desireable than to allow,a larger parcel of land which would permit more opportun- ity for flexibility in design, " Co Of the single family block studies shown the Engineering Department and the Planning Department believe that Study Plan F would be more appropriate. This eliminates alleys, driveways, turn-arounds, backup roads and walls in ex- change for a service roado The service road would ef- fectively channelize traffic and maximize design. It is to be hoped that if the service road treatment is accepted (should the area remain all R-1) that the island between the service road and the major streets be landscaped with shrubs and trees. This service road treatment would reduce the number of lots to 62 which may not be in the subdivider°s best economic interest, but it appears to work satisfactorily as far as the City is concerned. "In summary, therefore, in view of the many studies that were pre- pared the Staff would recommend the following: "If the City Council wishes to consider granting less restrictive zoning in this location Study Plan B should be considered since it would allow the greatest flexibility of design; further, that 'if the area were to remain R-1 Study Plan F would most satisfy the City Staff as to design, t1/s/ Harold Joseph, Planning Director" -13- 0 Co Co 5/13/63 ZONE CHANGE NO,, 249 - Continued Councilman Towner: studies here indicating more than one R-1 there appears to be no compelling South Azusa we have demonstrated that R-1 on a heavy traffic street if you Page Fourteen I think in view of the Planning Commission recommendation and the feasible way to develop this as reason to change ito I think on you can develop satisfactory treat it right,, Councilman Snyder: In reading the Minutes it was stated that Azusa would one day be a freeway, I don't believe this is true. It will be an expressway. I think the applicant was sincere when he bought this property. I think he sincerely felt many years ago when he bought the property that he had a piece of commercial property and at that time he possibly was correct in his thinkingo I think that the matter was decided many years ago,, Still feeling strongly that he had commercial property it was .reasonable for him to expect that he should have more than R-1 here,, I don't think the arguments presented are enough to overcome the problems generated by the heavier density,, I think the problem of traffic would be made worse by heavier density Ever since I have had any interest in the affairs of West Covina I have understood there has been an unwritten promise in effect that this would remain R-1,, I think the people that bought in this area were aware of this unwritten promise or this unwritten policy,, I think all people that bought were aware of this general policy of the City and they felt this area would remain R-1 and I think that promise became written when we wrote the General Plan,, The Planning Commission has upheld the principles of the General Plan and I believe they made their conclusion on what they felt was good planning,, If you were to put R-3 here you would insert it into an area of R-1 on all three sides and I just can't see any justification in the light of what I believe the people have expected and in the light of the'arguments presented in becoming anything but R-1 at this.time,, Councilman Jett: When we sent this back to the Planning.Department we had in mind they would give us a study not just outlining the area but to give us some indication about the traffic,, Did the proponents of the project submit any type of map for multiple development or did they leave this up to the Planning Department? Planning Director, Mr,, Joseph: The application came in reading "highest and best use",, The proponent at the time of the public hearing spoke very favorably as if. wanting multiple family uses,, The Planning Commission in re- viewing this determined that the highest and best use regardless of what the applicant was proposing would be single family but the application came in for the highest and best use,, (Explained renderings on board,,) 0 Councilman Jett: in my opinion makes sense,, has to remain R-1,, I think .entitled to protection. I titled to somewhat develop wishes,, I don't think single family uses for this entire piece of property I don't think the General Plan says this those people living in the area are also feel that the property owner is en - the property in accordance with his own -14- C. C,, 5/13/63 ZONE CHANGE NO,, 249 - Continued Page Fifteen • Councilman Heath: I asked the Planning Department to make the study 50% R-3 and 50% R-1 mainly to see what type of development we would have,, As a result, we have the one marked "G", I think 20 acres of R-3 is quite a bit,, By the same token, I wouldn't want to create a monster in the form of R-1 which I feel you would have if you zoned the whole thing R-1 now,, I think to zone all of this R-3 is uncalled for,, To develop it R-1 would not be fair and I think that Plan G is a good compromise between the two, I think we should insist that the R-1 be built prior to the R-3 to guarantee that the R-1 goes in, Councilman Snyder: I think Plan G does nothing but insert a little bit of R-3 into what is predominantly an R-1 neighborhood and could be a very beautiful corner with the church on one corner and the homes on the other three, I think the so-called compromise solves nothing, Qouncilman Jett: I think I said I felt this should be R-3,, I had in mind R-2 because of the density,, I don't think we should allow a number of units in this area that would go into R-3 so if I did say "R-311, I would like to correct that to 11R-211, This could be a beautiful development, I think a portion of it, along Azusa Avenue and Cameron Avenue, would make a good R-2 development,) with the other portion R-1,, • Mayor Barnes: It has been commented that it was an unwritten promise that this would be R-1, I never promised anybody anything of the kind,, I feel the people in this'area are entitled to be protected, I would like to see something in here that would possibly be beneficial to the City; I am not too,sure that people would live there. with all the noise, I think we have a problem here but I don't know what to say about it. I don't think some of the R-1 designs are very good, Councilman Snyder: I didn't say or imply that any one Councilman or the Council as a body ever promised that this would remain R-1. I am merely saying that by their action and policy and political leadership in the City they have indicated to, some of the people moving in the area that this would be R-1, As'far as putting R-1 homes there, you have done it across the street with fairly expensive homes and they feel they can build homes there next to Cameron and next to Azusa and just because Azusa in 10 years is going to be a throughway doesn't mean we have to start lowering our standards all along the street right now, I think now is the time to hold our position,. I think it has been proven that you can build along a freeway if it is done correctly and you plan for the fact that there is going to be an expressway there, As Plan F points out, it can be done with ;frontage roads which help to solve part of the problem of the heavy traffic, I think it is very possible to build quality R-f'along this expressway, and I think the staff has shown it with Plan F,,` Councilman Heath: To my knowledge the development across on Cameron Avenue, none of them have been sold, They are high priced homes and I don't know if they are going to move, It comes at this time a point where a Council has to do a distastefil thing,, We can't please everybody as much as we would like to, -15- Ca C, 5/13/63 Page Sixteen ZONE CHANGE NO. 249 - Continued • Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, that Zone Change No, 249 be approved in accordance with Study Plan G and that the density of the multiple family be held to R-2, • Councilman Towner: What uses are permitted in R-2? Mr, Joseph read the code section setting forth the permitted uses in the R-2 zone, Mayor Barnes: I think a low density is good in here but I still want to see the people protected. I don't want a lodging house in here which is allowed by the present R-2 zone, Councilman Heath: Councilman Jett: I'll withdraw my motion. I911 withdraw my second, Councilman Towner: If you are sincere •in your desire to protect the character of the area you should leave it R-1, It has been shown up and down Azusa Avenue to be feasible. There are other cities in which R-1 has been feasibly developed in the nature of the plan indicated by our Planning Department, I might point to Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia where this type of treatment was successfully developed, Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, thalt Zone Change Noa 249 be granted as R-lo Councilman Heath: Is there any way at all whereby a lodging house could be restricted from this area if it was granted R-2? City Attorney, Mr, Williams: Not in the granting of the zoning it couldn't be. You could restrict it conceivably denying a precise plan at a later date or changing your R-2 ordinance, That would have to be done by notice and hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council, You can't grant it now R-2 "except lodging houses", Councilman Snyder: Mr, Francis J, Garvey 281 East Workman Avenue Covina Mayor Barnes: There has been a petition submitted containing 1,020 signatures which was obtained in less than 48 hours, The Council has just accepted something that was not in the record. We cannot accept that, Dr, Snyder, Action on Councilman Towner's motion: Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: Councilmen Jett, Heath Absent: None Mayor Barnes: I don't feel a change to multiple family is good at this time, -16- Co Co 5/13/63 HEARINGS - Continued . VARIANCE NOo 432 J, J, Schlanger DENIED and PRECISE PLAN NO, 359 J, J, Schlanger DENIED commercial building in Zone C-3 Resolution No, 1376, Called up Mayor.Barnes: IN FAVOR Mr, Martin Gendel Attorney 6435 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles 48 IN OPPOSITION Mr, Walter Burton 115 South Ashton Covina Page Seventeen Location,. Between Vincent Avenue and Glendora Avenue, . Request for variance for,height and parking requirements in Zone.C-3 approved by Planning Commission Resolution No, 1375; and request for precise plan for office and approved by Planning Commission by the Council on May 13, 1963, to develop the City, I would like shows of what will be the service State Street in proportion to the This is the time and place for the public hearing, (Renderings were placed on the board and Attorney Gendel explained same,) I think the City has gone as far as it possibly can in granting people deviations from the.ordinance that have been set aside in order to know what treatment this map road, Does it show the widening of original plan for State Street? Planning Director, Mr, Joseph: Half of that or what appears to be 27 1/2 feet, Mr, Walter Burton: We paid for the improvements which were requested by the City in order to pass the precise plan with the understanding that the property to the south was to give an equal amount and we consider it grossly unfair if any change is made in this regard, The extension of the proposed Center Street would definitely interfere with this,project, The studies that have been made by the staff here feel that this is only one of the things that can alleviate the traffic problem and congestion that exists in that area at the moment. I understand con- demnation has begun on this property. I can't see how you can approve something like this at this time, Mr, Philip Wax 1035 South Hillborn West Covina . rounding areas and we have been center, We have done a lot of wish to make the Council aware the moment and I think it will REBUTTAL Mr, Martin Gendel: I am a merchant in the West Covina Plaza, We have been working towards traffic conditions that will help merchants in the sur- working in conjunction with the old research on the traffic situation, I of the traffic problem that exists at have a lot to do with the building site, With reference to State it is the intent of the and the owners of the property to give whatever dedication is for State Street, (Placed photograph on board and explained Street, developers required same,) —17— C, Co 5/13/63 VARIANCE NO. 432 & PRECISE PLAN NO, 359 ,Continued Page Eighteen • I don't think there are any technical objections that we could not meet in whatever conferences would be necessary insofar as the building itself is concerned, I think your sole problem is this bugaboo about the necessity of Center Street, There being no further public testimony, the hearing was closed City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: The notice of this hearing appeared in the West Covina Tribune on May 2, and 12 notices mailed to property owners in this area, (Read Planning Commission Resolutions Nos, 1375 and 1376,) Councilman Snyder: I think first we should decide in our own minds whether the requirements for a variance have been'met and I think that in the case of the height here that they have been met, However, this is higher than any building yet built in West Covina although there is one other 12 stories high, I think it was proper to grant a variance to increase the height but I think 12 stories is perhaps a little high, Also, I think before we grant any more high rise commercial buildings in the commercial area we should develop_a high rise commercial ordi- nance, Secondly, I think as the -development planned east of the May Company has demonstrated that with a building this tall that they should not be granted a reduction in parking stalls because this type • of development economically should be able to provide all the parking needed within the building with either subterranean parking or parking floors. I feel therefore that the variance for the parking should not be granted, I think also if these applicants are granted this privilege it seems they have a responsibility to the City and themselves and I feel that this responsibility in the main should help solve the traffic problem. I don't feel their alternatives, although workable, have completely solved the traffic problem, They have made it much worse. I think if this applicant was really sincere especially with a building that would cost as much as this one, he could obtain the vacant land to the east and move his building to the east to help solve the traffic problem. It would certainly be much better situated, As far as this precise plan goes, I don't like the site location, In view of the fact that none of the high rise buildings approved have been started that.obviously shows there is not as much a need for this type of building as indicated by the applicant and I think there is no urgency in approving this precise plan and we would therefore have time to work out some of these problems before this precise plan and variance are approved, Councilman Jett: I think this creates a lot of problems that are going to • require a lot of thought and planning in terms of parking in relation- ship to the type of uses and the type of building being proposed here, It appears at the present time we are about 200 parking stalls short, Mr. Joseph, did I understand that State Street as proposed now they haven't given as much as they would be required and does this mean they would lose more parking spaces if they conform to the existing State Street? Planning Director, Mr, Joseph: I don't know what the requirements are but if you presume they have to deed more, they either reduce the size of the building or lose a tier of parking stalls or move the building around, -18- Co Co 5/13/63 Page Nineteen VARIANCE NO, 432 & PRECISE PLAN NO, 359 Continued • Councilman Towner: I think the comments made by Councilman Jett and Councilman Snyder are in accord with my own thinking. I would only add that in my mind the proposed alternative street suggestions presented in the rebuttal materially affect the neighbors and the West Covina Center and I don't think they provide a reasonable flow of traffic. One of the greatest problems we have had in this West Covina business district is trying to create a flow of traffic between the various business developments. We have been working on this for a number of years. If this particular precise plan is approved I think it would throw out many years of planning and effort. I think the precise plan is deficient in providing any alternative street pattern. I think it is deficient in the parking. In the conditions that were applied to this, there was a reference to the Planning Commission Resolution No. 567, Does that include landscaping now? Planning Director, Mr. Joseph: Yes,, Councilman Heath: What is the status of Center Street right now? City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: The final contracts on May 3 provides special provisions appliable to this. It means you and the State Division of Highways are in business. Councilman Heath: I think our parking ratio is way out of balance. I believe the man should be given a variance on the number of parking stalls. I don't know that I have ever objected to the height of buildings. I would say that should be granted. As far as Center Street cutting through the area, it is very unfortunate that it is but I.don't see how we can stop this man using that. The man has a piece of property; he wants to develop it; he has a plan to develop it. Unless we take the property away from him I don't think we can stop him. Mayor Barnes: If they lose an additional row of parking this is going to be considerably more than has already been applied for in the parking variance. I feel this building is much too large for the area. Traffic -wise I think this is very bad. Therefore, I don't see how I could be in favor of the variance or the precise plan, Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, that Variance No, 432 be denied; that this motion is based on the remarks made here, Motion passed on roll call as follows: • Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: Councilman Heath Absent: None Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Countilman Towner, that Precise Plan No. 359 be denied, Councilman Towner: I think any changes in the precise plan would be so material as to require an entirely different precise plan, -19_ Co Co 5/13/63 Page Twenty VARIANCE NOo 432 & PRECISE PLAN NO. 359 - Continued . City Attorney, Mr, Williams: It seems to me the precise plan would have to be denied if there is no variance, If you deny the variance on the grounds that the traffic flow would be interferred with, not the traffic flow that is necessary to serve the proposed development, but if I understood the way you put it, the traffic plan of the City, this would not be a legitimate ground of denial, I think this amounts to inverse condemnation, We have no appraisal as far as I know as to what the value of that would be, The State is only participating on the acquisition of half the ultimate width of the street, • Councilman Towner: I meant to indicate that the building creates its.own traffic problem the way they have it set out on this precise plan because it provides a material increase in the traffic problem with no adequate means of solution, The alternate street patterns I think complicate the problem rather than solve it, Councilman Snyder: Amend my remarks to agree with Councilman Towner, That is what I was trying to say, Action on Councilman Snyder's motion: Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: Councilman Heath Absent: None ZONE CHANGE NO, 257 Location: Grand Avenue Ardmore Development Company Grand Avenue APPROVED Canyon Road, north of San Freeway, between and Oak 200 feet Bernardino Request to reclassify from Zone R-1 to Zone R-3b approved by Planning Commission Resolution No, 1391, Mayor Barnes: Mr, Robert Lesser Ardmore Development Company 1129 Westwood Boulevard Los Angeles 24 This is the time and place for the public hearing, We are the proponent, The Planning Commission approved the zone change, I am here to answer any questions or rebut any negative points if they are brought up, There being no further -,,,public testimony,, the hearing was closed, Mr, Flotten read Planning Commission Resolution No, 1391, Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, that Zone Change No, 257 be approved. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent-, None -20- C. Co 5/13/63 HEARINGS - Continued ZONE CHANGE NO, 256 Thomas Ca Bong DENIED and Page Twenty -One Locations 717 and 725 North Azusa Avenue, between Puente and.Badilloo VARIANCE NO, 438 Request to reclassify from Zone Thomas C, Bong R-P to Zone C-1 denied by DENIED Planning Commission Resolution and No, 1388; request for Variance PRECISE PLAN NOo 363 for reduction in parking stalls, Thomas Co Bong front yard setback and distances DENIED between buildings in Zone C-1 denied by Planning Commission Resolution No,, 1389; request for approval of precise plan in Zone C-1 and R-P denied by Planning Commission Resolution No, 1390, Appealed by applicant on April 25, 1963, Mayor Barnes: This is the time and place for the public hearing, IN FAVOR Mr, Thomas Bong Under the present zoning we do 415 Louis Court suffer from a hardship because Claremont we are limited to perhaps a medical building which we think • is too remote from a hospital to have interest to doctors or we could build a small office building of which there are many unrented in the community to date or if we could under the R-3a provision go into an apartment we would have 'to of necessity be a one-story building and we could only get about 6 or 8 units which we feel would be an un- economical use of the land, Mr, F, E, MacDonald (Maps were placed on the board 215 Weat Las Tunas and Mr, Mac Donald explained San Gabriel same,), IN OPPOSITION Mr, George Sidner I represent Louis M, Rubin 20 West Orange Grove Properties, We own the building Arcadia just north of the property. There is an easement between our two buildings now when we purchased this from Mr, Bong which exits out into Azusa Avenue, Also there is an easement going through the back of the property to Puente, We are concerned about this because we don®t know what commercial project is going in there, We are con- cerned with the traffic problem, As far as the permission for the smaller parking stalls and the reduction in the front yard setback and the reduction between buildings, we would not object, We do have objection to the easement that goes through there for projected egress and ingress into and between our buildings, Mr, N. J, McNeal My objection to this rezoning 636 North Eileen would be primarily from the traffic West Covina congestion that is already existing there from the large commercial developments that are there presently and any additional commercial or heavy use of that property will just increase this congestion, I am sure the development there now, the size of it, should be enough for this particular area, Azusa is getting beyond control in this particular area, I would hope you see your way clear to deny this zoning, —21— • • C, C, 5/13/63 Page Twenty -Two ZONE CHANGE NO, 256, VARIANCE NO, 438 & PRECISE PLAN N0, 363'C6rlt'inued Mr, Gene Kritchevsky 616 North Eileen Avenue West Covina and that you apply it in a judicious cation, REBUTTAL I was gratified in the expression from the Council on the R-1 on Azusa Avenue and I just wanted to remind you of that previous case manner in this particular appli- Mr. F, E, MacDonald: This is a dedicated alley and it is being used for that, This would be a self-service laundry, a delicatessen,; et cetera, You cannot deny a man use of his property because of traffic problems that exist everywhere, There being no further public testimony, the hearing was closed, Mr, Flotten read Planning Commission Resolutions Nos;, 1388, 1389 and 1390, Councilman Jett: Planning Director, Mr, Joseph: What will be the density on the parcel just above that? That can be 40 per acre, Councilman Snyder: I think there is a general mis- conception that all doctors' offices should be around hospitals, I think because of this there is a need for doctors to•be out in the neighborhood, I don't think this is true that this is not usable because it is not near a hospital, I also think that since the particular area to the north is owned by the same owner and this is going to be built R®3D I see no reason why this little piece here could not be utilized with that R-3 development, perhaps garage space, and the whole area would work out in one piece, I don't think we have any business when we have so much commercial adding a little area of commercial like this and especially substandard commercial with regards to parking and location and so on, Councilman Heath: This parcel is directly across the street from commercial and I think commercial would be a good use for the land, I am one of the advocates of the statement that the parking ratio is way out of reason but when.they start slicing it this thin, I don't think I can go along with it as far as the width, the setback from the street; they're just crowding toomuch in there, I'm not saying it couldn't be developed commercial, Councilman Jett: This has been approved for pro- fessional uses and that is an indication that they felt something should go in here other.than just . residential property. The applicant has indicated -,they hav1. e some use for the property in the way of commercial use, I':think there are parking requirements for small neighborhood areas which something like this would-be, I can't help but feel that our parking requirements are way too restrictive, I think some uses could go in here in the way of commercial uses, Councilman Towner: I understand that there is..an existing precise plan on this property for apartment houses, is that right, the property in question? -22- Co Co 5/13/63 Page Twenty -Three ZONE CHANGE NOo 2568 VARIANCE NO,, 438 & PRECISE PLAN NO,,. 363 '® 'Con't'inued • Planning Directors Mro Josephs For offices,, Councilman Towner: I generally agree with what Coun- cilman Snyder said,, I think this is contrary to testimony, an area that is suitable for office use,, I think the commercial development would present some problems., servicing the shops. You may find trucks driving along.this easement in order to serve these shops'. I think it is a difficult piece of property to handle because of its size,, I am not satisfied at all with the precise plan as far as protection of the adjoining residential property owners,, Mayor Barnes: I agree with the Planning Com- mission,, I can't see zoning at this time, As long as they have a precise plan on this property as a R-P use, I think it would be a better development as R-P,, I agree that a neighborhood shopping center does not require the same ratio of parking stalls that a regional shopping center would,, Councilman Heath: We have a zone change., a variance and a precise plan,, I feel there is a possibility of putting a very limited amount of commercial in the parcel; however, I would like to have it proven to me by a precise plan, I would like to make a suggestion that the zone change be held • over to permit the applicant to come back with a different precise plan and prove that the property can be used in a satisfactory way as commercial before we deny the zone change, Councilman Snyder; On the other hand, it certainly can be developed R-P,, Councilman Jett,* I think if the proponents are interested in coming up with something less in there I think I would be in favor of holding it over and giving them a chance to see what they can do,, Councilman Snyder: I think we have enough commercial without having to grant more sub- standard commercial, We are creating more problems in granting com- mercial here, Councilman Heath,* I asked if they could bring back a realistic precise plan that is not as crowded as this one is, Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Towner, that Zone Change No,, 256 be denied. Motion passed on roll call as follows-, Ayes. Councilmen Towner, Snyder, Mayor Barnes • Noes. Councilmen Jett, Heath Absent. None Councilman Jett,* I think they should have an opportunity to see if they could do something here,, I think we on the Council lose sight of the fact that our job up here.in zoning is to try and give the property owner the opportunity to use his property to the highest and best use just as long as it does not interfere with the health, safety, and general welfare of the community,, -23- Co Co 5/13/63 Page.Twenty-Four ZONE CHANGE NO,,;256, VARIANCE NOo 438 & PRECISE PLAN N0, 363Continued Councilman Heaths I am trying to be fair and let the man prove that it can be or cannot be donee On the basis of that, I'll have to vote "No", Mayor Barnes: I feel he has a precise plan for office buildings and it'could be developed very well that way, Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, that Variance No, 438 and Precise Plan of Design No, 363 be denied, PROPOSED AMENDMENT N0, 62 Request to amend the text. and City Initiated map of the zoning ordinance in HELD OVER West Covina to provide that all potential zones now shown on the zoning map shall be eliminated and that all property which.is now covered by potential zoning shall be zoned according to its present zoning and the potential zone shall be deleted, approved by Planning ' Commission Resolution No, 1394, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that Proposed Amendment No, 62 be held over to the first regular • meeting in June, 1963, PLANNING COMMISSION METES & BOUNDS N0, 135-207 Ned Gilbert HELD OVER Location: 2308 Mossberg Avenue, corner of Moss.berg Avenue and Garvey Avenue Service Road, 0,355 Acres - Area District I - 2 Lots, Denied by Planning Commission on April 17, 1963, Held over from meeting of April 22, 1963, for study of area, Mayor Barnes: Mr, Gilbert, do we have your permission to hold this over? Mr, Ned Gilbert: Whatever is the pleasure of the Council, I would concur, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that Metes and Bounds Subdivision No, 135-207 be held over to the next regular meeting of the City Council with the approval of the applicant, Councilman Snyder: Planning Director, Mr, Joseph: Mr, Ned Gilbert: Mayor Barnes: Can we have a further report from the Planning Commission as to the possibility. -of this being R-3? That is in the report we have given you, May I have a copy of that report? We.111 see that you get one, -24- i • C� C, C, 5/13/63 PLANNING COMMISSION - Continued TRACT NO. 28049. Brutoco Development Company HELD OVER Page Twenty -Five Location; South of Cameo Vista, easterly of the.southerly prolongation of Azusa,, 33,7 Acres - Area District IIA and III - 72 Lots,, Approved by Planning Commission on May 19 1963o Mayor Barnes; Can we hold this over? The applicant isn't here tonight. City Attorneys Mro Williams; I think you're safe,, "The advisory agency shall make its report to the governing body which :body shall act on the report within ten days or at its next succeeding regular meeting after receipt of the report," You can say you received the report tonight, I think you're safe in continuing this once, Councilman Heath: We could act on this next Monday night and still be in this meeting if we adjourn this meeting until next Monday nighto Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to receive the report from the Planning Commission on Tract Nolo 280499 and to put this matter on the next agenda of the 20th of May, 1963o REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION OF MAY 10 1963, Mayor Barnes; RECREATION & PARKS Mayor Barnes: GENERAL MATTERS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None, WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None, CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE NO, ADOPTED We'll hold this over° We'll hold this over. 797 The City Attorney presented; "AN�ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA IN- CREASING THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON VINE AVENUE" -25- C. Co 5/13/63 Page. Twenty -Six ORDINANCE NO, 797 - Continued • 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, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None Said ordinance was given No, 797, ORDINANCE NO, 798 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" (ZC 252 - Kingsbury Manor) 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 Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes: Councilman Towner, Snyder Absent: None Said ordinance was given No, 798o ORDINANCE NO, 799 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" (ZC 255 - Courtney) Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, to waive further reading of -the body of the ordinance, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, that said ordinance be adopted, Motion passed on roll call as follows., Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent., None Said ordinan.ce was given No, 799, W'2 0 Ca Ca 5/13/63 CITY ATTORNEY - Continued ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Page Twenty -Seven The City Attorney presented, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CLARIFY- ING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE.RELATING TO ZONE CHANGES" Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, that said ordinance be introduced. ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMEND- ING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE.RELATING TO PARKING" 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 Towner, and carried, that said ordinance be introduced. RESOLUTION N0,, 2623 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. 1769 REVISION 1, AND GRANTING VARIANCE NO. 430" (Wilson & Fuesler) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, that said resolution.be adopted,, Motion passed on roll call as follows -. Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes: Councilman Snyder Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2623, RESOLUTION NOo 2624 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO,, 334 REVISION 1" (Don Kay) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution,, —27— • • Ca Co 5/13/63 RESOLUTION NO, 2624 - Continued Page Twenty -Eight 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,, 2624,, RESOLUTION NO. 2625 ADOPTED The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY.COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO,, 1277 BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITH PAY" Mr,, Williams read said resolution in full,, Councilman Snyder: I think the Councii ought to approve it,, I think the recom- rendation should come from the Personnel Board,, Mayor Barnes: I agree,, City Attorney, Mr,, Williams: I'll change it now so you can vote on it. I'll change "Personnel Board" to "City Council" and if you want their recommendation before you do it you can certainly ask for it,, It now reads, "The City Council may upon showing good cause grant ,, ,, ,, subject to the conditions as the City Council may deem advisable." Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, 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,, 2625,, Councilman Towner: The gentlemen who need this should be advised that this is now the policy and they should bring their cases before the Council,, CITY CLERK REQUEST OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 790 AUXILLIARY TO SELL POPPIES ON MAY 24 AND �5a 1�,-63 Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, that the request of American Legion Post 790 Auxilliar to sell poppies on May 24 and 25, 1963, be granted,, IME C, Co 5/13/63 CITY CLERK - Continued • TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATION OF STo CHAtSTOPHER4S PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCH TO CONDUCT CARNIVAL ON JUNE 1 AND 20 1963. Page.Twerity-Nine Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that a temporary use permit be given to St, Christopher's Parish Catholic Church to conduct carnival on June 1 and 2, 1963, subject to the approval of the City staffo FIREWORKS APPLICATIONS OF VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, POST 8620; JEWISH WAR VETERANS, POST 1776; AND AMERICAN LEGION, POST 790. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to grant fireworks applications of Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post 8620, Jewish War Veterans - Post 1776, and American Legion Post 790, on July 1, 2, 3 and 4, 1963, subject to the approval of the Safety Committee and the locations requested only,, PROPOSED ANNEXATION NOS', 13, 14 AND 15 TO BALDWIN PARK City Clerk, Mr., Flotten: PROPOSED ANNEXATION NOS, 429 449 58 AND 59 TO COVINA City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: PROPOSED ANNEXATION 309 TO EL MONTE City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: This is for your information,, This is for your information,, This is for your information', PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 54 TO GLENDORA City Clerk, Mr,, Flotten: This is for your information, • PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO, 3 TO IRWINDALE City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: This is for your.informationo PROPOSED ANNEXATION N0, 27 TO LA PUENTE City Clerk, Mr,, Flotten: This is for your informationo —29— :7 • 0 Co Co 5/13/63 Page Thirty CITY CLERK - Continued PROPOSED BREA CANYON ADDITION ANNEXATION TO POMONA City Clerk➢ Mr, Flotten: VEHICLE SAFETY CHECK MONTH City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: Mayor Barnes: CITY TREASURER No report,, CITY CLERK'S REPORTS (Continued) RESOLUTION NO, 2626 ADOPTED Mayor.Barnes: This is for your information,, This is a request from Chief Alan Sill to proclaim May as Vehicle Safety Check Month,, If there are no objections, I will so proclaim,, (No objections voiced,,) So problaimed,, The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF" (EXCUTED BY AHMANSON BANK AND TRUST COMPANY FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES TO BE KNOWN AS BADILLO STREET) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution,, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, that said resolution be adopted, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No, 2626, —30— • C, Co 3/15/63 CITY CLERK'S REPORTS - Continued RESOLUTION NO, 2627 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: Page Thirty -One The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF" (EXECUTED BY ARCHIE A, MAC DONALD AND ELLEN M, MAC DONALD FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES TO BE KNOWN AS EAST RAMONA BOULEVARD) Hearing no objections, we will. waive furhter reading of the body of the resolutions Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, 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, 2627, RESOLUTION HELD OVER (A911-61-1) Mayor Barnes: City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: MAYOR'S REPORTS JOINT MEETING WITH CHAMBER The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ORDORING A CHANGE OF WORK IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT A111-61-1, WILLOW AVENUE, MORRIS AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY" I think we should hold this off until the 20th, I want to know a little bit more about this, This resolution sets the hearing for May 27, We'll change that, Mayor Barnes: The President of the Chamber of Commerce contacted me today and • would like a joint meeting with the Council and the Board on budget as soon as possible for the Council, Do you have any idea of when you would like to have this meeting? Councilman Snyder: City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: I think we need a committee to discuss.this beforehand, We'll do what we did last year, Mayor Barnes: .wishing to attend would be welcome, On the 16th, their regular meeting, they will discuss budget, Anyone -31- C. C. 5/13/63 MAYOR'S REPORTS - Continued RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION SUMMER PROGRAM Page Thirty -Two Mayor Barnes: I have 'been,contacted on this summer program for the Recreation and Parks Commission. They feel it is very necessary to approve prior to the budget these leaders on these different parks. I am wondering if we can't take this up at our joint meeting with the Park and Recreation Commission on the 22nd. City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: I think so. I'll notify them of this. SENATE BILL 1184 Mayor Barnes: I think the City of Gardena is opposing this because they feel that smaller cities should have a right to lease out their buses. City Attorney, Mr, Williams: The only bill I am aware of only applies to the Oakland Transit System. . Councilman Snyder: We don't have any buses. We are objecting on the one ground that it'is against the theory of.home rule but I don't know as we have to do anything. "CALIFORNIA FIRST" INVITATION Mayor Barnes: We have an invitation to .'Cali- fornia First" on October 19th at the Ambassador Hotel. It is $10 per person. Governor Brown will be there. If anyone is interested, please let Mr. Aiassa know. COMMISSIONER HALL'S RESIGNATION Mayor Barnes: I have a letter from JohnfHall addressed to me stating that he is resigning from the Planning Commission at this time. Motion by Councilman Heath;,, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, to accept the repIgnation of Commissioner John Hall with regret and that the City Cle. k:.,be requested to form a.resolution in appreciation of the time that Mr. Hall has spent with the City. Councilman Heath: I think he has done a pretty good job. -32- Co Co 5/13/63 Page Thirty -Three • DEMANDS Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder,to approve demands totalling $325a925.12 as listed on demand sheets.C302.through C305 and B128a This total includes fund transfers of $1449396o98 and bank transfers of $104,938.08, Motion passed on roll call as follows: • Ayes: Councilmen�Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None There being no further business, Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and harried, that this meeting be adjourned at 1:20 A.M. to May 20, 1963.at 8:00 P.M. ATTEST CITY CLERK APPROVED 9�c MAYOR —33—