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07-22-1963 - Regular Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULUR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA JULY 229 1963 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Barnes at 7:45 P.M,, in the West Covina City Hallo Councilman Heath led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Towner gave the invocation, ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Barnes, Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder (from 7-.50 P.M,) Others Present; Mr, George Aiassa, City Manager Mr, Robert Flotten, City Clerk Mr, Harry C, Williams, City Attorney Mrs, Fern Sayers Merry, City Treasurer Mr, Thomas J. Dosh, Public Services Director Mr, Harold Joseph, Planning Director (from 7:55 P.M,) APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 3, 1963 - Approved as submitted as follows: Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, • that the Minutes of June 3, 1963 be approved as submitted, (Mayor Barnes abstained,) June 10, 1963 - Approved as corrected as follows: Counciiman Jett: On Page 17 toward the bottom of the page beginning where Councilman Snyder said, "It seems to me this is a golden opportunity to correct some mistakes and the people don't have any objections that we could consider each one and when we initiate zoning people would have an opportunity to object," (Councilman Snyder entered the chambers at 7:50 P.M.) Councilman Jett-. I would like inserted in there something which was taken verbatim from the tape recording: "Councilman Jett: Didn't Fern Merry object to this? I know that she very strongly objected to it, There must be some objections. "Councilman Snyder: She wouldn't object if we made it what its potential is and he • may recommend that, "Councilman Jett: I'can't help but remember back a few years when I attended every Council meeting and every Planning Commission meeting for about four years trying to get zoning approved and I have witnessed some pretty sorry spectacles in this room, I sat out there and had an application before the City Council for C-2 zoning, I was told the City had way too much C-2 zoning at -1- Co C. 7/22/63 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Continued. Page Two the present time,, The next case that came up was a piece of property up on San Bernardino Road, 15 acres, and they gave him C-2 zoning. The next case that came up.the same night directly across the street where the Broadway store now sits the fellow had an application for C-2 zoning,'no precise plan, nothing. They said, 'Well, this is potential C-2 zoning and there is nothing we can'do but give him his zoning.' I was led to believe this and all these other property owners who had this potential zoning were led to believe this because there was action after action. Councilman Towner was on the Planning Commission and he. knows I speak the truth. There was case after case where this happened, not just occasionally. Now then, to go back and tell these people who pay high taxes year after year 'You don't have a thing', I can't go along with it." Councilman Jett-. I would like that inserted on Page 17 following Councilman Snyder's remarks. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the Minutes of June 109 1963 be accepted as corrected. (Mayor Barnes abstained.) • June 17, 1963 — Approved as submitted as follows: Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the Minutes of June 17, 1963, be approved as submitted. (Councilman Towner abstained.) June 24, 1963 — Approved as submitted as follows: Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the Minutes of June 24, 1963 be approved as submitted. (Councilman Towner abstained.) CITY CLERK'S REPORTS PROJECT N0,, C-185 LOCATION: East side of Azusa Avenue ACCEPT STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS and Cameron Avenue intersection. Accept storm drain improvements and authorize release of Firemens Fund Insurance Co. performance bond No. 7048699 in the amount of $7,836.10, subject to Notice of Completion procedure. Inspector's final report filed. Staff recommends approval. • Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner and carried, to accept the storm drain improvements in Project No. C-1A5, and authorize release of Fireens Fund Insurance Company performance bond No. 7048699 in the amount of $7,836.10, subject to Notice of Completion procedure. -2- Co Co 7/22/63 Page Three CITY CLERK'S REPORTS - Continued PRECISE PLAN NO,, 258 LOCATION: Vine Avenue, east of ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS California Avenue,, RUBY Bo BOWKER, ET AL,, Accept street improvements and authorize release of Aetna Insurance Co,, bond in the amount of $5,500,,00 for street improvements. Inspector's final report filed. Staff recommends approval,, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, to accept the street improvements in Precise Plan No,, 258 and authorize release of Aetna Insurance Company bond in the amount of $5,500,,00,, PROJECT NO. C-198 LOCATION: Southeast corner of ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS Cameron Avenue and SULLY -MILLER CONTRACTING CO,, Glendora Avenue,, Accept street improvements and authorize release of Industrial Indemnity Co, bond No. YS-024381 in the amount of $1,680,,00, subject to Notice of Completion procedure,, Inspector's final report filed,, Staff recom- mends acceptance,, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, .to accept the street improvements in Project No,, C-198 and authorize release of Industrial Indemnity Company.bond No,, YS-024381 in the amount of $1,680,,00, subject to Notice of Completion procedure,, TRACT NO. 27383 LOCATION: Glenn Alan, Rio de Oro, ACCEPT SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES Donna Beth and Heath BRUTOCO DEVELOPMENT CO,, Terrace,, Accept sanitary sewer facilities,, Bond will be released when street improvements have been accepted,, Inspector's final report filed. Staff recommends acceptance,, (Mr. Joseph entered the chambers at 7:55 P,,M,,) Councilman Heath: On most of these we are coming up with release of the bond "subject to",, This no doubt speeds up the procedure but, Mr. City Attorney, I wonder what the advantage is and whether it is worth making it "subject to approval",, City.Attorney, Mr,, Williams: I don't think this one is to be released "subject -to" although I realize there have been some that way,, The State law states that if •the party making the deposit or posting the bond requests it you must proportionately release it sort of like progress payments and to avoid the detail of this sometimes this is done on a "subject to" basis,, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to accept sanitary sewer facilities in Tract No,, 27383, —3— U • • Co Co 7/22/63 CITY CLERK'S.REPORTS - Continued RESOLUTION NO,, 2690 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes-. Page Four The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF,THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING A BOND TO GUARANTEE THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND THE TIME OF COMPLETION IN PRECISE PLAN NO,, 326 IN SAID CITY" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution,, Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, that said resolution be'ad©pted,, Motion passed on roll call as follows-. Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes-. None Absent-. None Said resolution was given No,, 2690,, RESOLUTION N0,, 2691 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: 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" (Robinson) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution,, Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes-. Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes-. None Absent:' None Said resolution was given No,, 2691,, RESOLUTION NO,, 2692 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes-. 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 THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY DATED MAY 299 19639 FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution,, -4- • 0 C. Co 7/22/63 Page Five RESOLUTION NO,, 2692 - Continued 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. 2692. SCHEDULED MATTERS BIDS PROJECT C-170 PALM TREE RELOCATION LOCATION: Lark Ellen Avenue, from Workman to Puente. Bids opened in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M., July 189 1963, as advertised. The bid received is as follows: F. A. TETLEY & SON 10% bid bond $119645.00 City Clerk, Mr. Flotten: (Read Engineer's report re this matter.) Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to re -advertise for bids and that the bid submitted be rejected. HEARINGS ZONE CHANGE N0,, 258 Larry Sade APPROVED LOCATION: Cameron And California Avenues between Glendora and California Avenues. Request to reclassify from Zone R-A to Zone R-19 R-2 and R-3 approved as to Zone R-1 and R-2 by Planning Commission Resolution No. 1437; appealed by applicant as to Zone R-3 denial on July 8, 1963,, City Clerk, Mr. Flotten: Mayor Barnes: (Read Planning Commission Resolution No. 1437.) This is the time and place for the public hearing. • IN FAVOR Mr. Graham Ritchie I am the attorney for the applicant 1015 Wilshire Boulevard Larry Sade. At the Planning Com- Los Angeles mission hearing the Commission seemed to be of a feeling that this was better suited for some type of multiple development than it was for R-A and R-1 development. The real issue here is whether R-2 or R-3 development is a logical one for the property. Your own General Plan recognizes a need for multiple development in this City and points out —5— Co C,, 7/22/63 ZONE CHANGE NO. 258 - Continued Page Six • the best place to encourage this type of development is in large un- developed parcels where you can get a certain amount of flexibility for the development you have in mind. We feel this is certainly a large parcel and one easy to work with and we can have a creditable develop- ment upon it,, For that -reason we feel consideration should be given to some type of multiple developments The applicant has offered to the City that he will dedicate all of the necessary right of way from his property for the street improvement of proposed Cameron Avenue all the way through to California,, He is prepared to post either a bond or .the necessary cash to develop simultaneously with the City's paving of the center portion of Cameron all the necessary curb, gutter and paving which would be required of him from his development,, All of it is coming from the applicant's property,, We concede that there should be a development of this property across the street on California from the existing homes compatable with the development of those homes and we are prepared to develop and market one row of R-1 housing across the street on California from the existing houses,, We feel that is all of the buffering that is necessary for those houses,, The balance of the development is proposed to front on Cameron -Avenue,, Our proposal was that the second row be single story R-2 to provide some kind of a transition between the R-1 and the R-3 development we are asking for,, • We feel it would be a burden on the developer to market R-1 houses across the street from his own R-3 development,, We feel it would be easier to market R-2 across the street from R-3. We propose a cul-de- sac street and beyond that we propose R-3 development,, The applicant has in mind a garden -type of development,, It isn't economically feasible to plan that type of development or get your money out of it if you do it with the restrictions of a R-2 zone,, (Presented rendering and explained same,,) We wish you to grant R-1 zoning from the center line of California Avenue 140 feet into the property and then R-2 zoning limited to one story 155 feet into the property and the balance of the property, approximately 682,,3 feet as R-3 zoning,, The 140 feet R-1 is consistent with the lot development on the other side of California and from the center strip of California Avenue, 140 feet would provide you with 110-foot lots and the other 30 feet would be California Avenue itself,, We feel this is logical and consistent and we request that you grant the appeal and the zoning,, Mr.,, Larry Sade I am the applicant. If there are 8362 West Third Street any technical questions, I would Los Angeles be happy to answer them,, Mrs,, Elaine Saurbacker I live directly next door to the 714 South California Avenue property,, After our last meeting . West Covina the applicant explained the development to me. I can see the neighbors across the street view in regard to this matter. I understand they don't want to see a high-rise apartment,, I don't either, but this unimproved property will be nothing but a fight for all of use Knowing that Cameron will be donated to the City, it sounds logical that eventually the City will pass it, While we still have the opportunity to bargain with Mr. Sade, get R-1 on California, R-2 directly behind it and R-3 or whatever he wants to put behind that. I think we should consider bargaining,, C, Co 7/22/63 Page Seven ZONE CHANGE NO, 258 - Continued IN OPPOSITION • Mr, Henry T, Leslie I represent most of the.people in 727 South California Avenue the 700 block on South California, West Covina We object to high-rise apartments we can be reassured I think most of us to apartment houses or highest use but will give us a R-1 be changed, that is REBUTTAL Mr, Graham Ritchie: but our greatest fear is that if that we would have R-1 zoning on California Avenue would be pretty well satisfied. We are not objecting peruse. I know the land has to be put to its best if we could be reassured that Mr. Sade and company zoning so the character of our neighborhood won't all we could ask for, making a request for anything else We certainly plan to develop the first strip as R-1. We are not for that first street, There being no further public testimony, the hearing.was closed, Councilman Jett: Mr, Ritchie, could you give us some assurance as to the time that the R-1 development would go in in the event we approved something else that would be acceptable to your client? I am concerned as to • whether this R-1 would sit there and then come in later for something else there, Mr, Graham Ritchie: We would agree that the houses would be built simultaneously with the rest of the development of that property and would submit to any condition of that type if the Council would care to propose it, Councilman Jett: I believe you said you would dedicate all of Cameron Avenue and you would put in curbs and gutters on both sides of the street, What was your remark concerning this? Am I putting words in your mouth? Mr, Graham Ritchie: My understanding is that it is required of a developer to deed the necessary right of way and to put curb, gutter, and pave out along his property. I am not aware of the practices of this City regarding the other side of the street, Councilman Jett: In many cases we have had develop- ments similar to this where the street has gone down the center of the property and the developer has put in curbs and gutters on both sides of the street as well as paved all of the paving, We recognize this is a secondary street, However, • I do feel that you should put in the curb and gutter on both sides and pave your proportionate part of the street, If you put this through the middle of it this would be required and I think it is reasonable to ask you to do it on this street, Mr, Graham Ritchie: This street was originally a line to avoid the properties to the south where it would have been equally reasonable to take a portion of that right of way from the back yards of those properties and a portion from Mr, Sade, Bearing in mind that it all comes from Mr. Sade it might be a hardship on him to ask him to pave both sides, >7— • • Co Co 7/22/63 ZONE CHANGE NO,, 258 - Continued Councilman Jett.- You're asking for a dedicating any R-1,, In fact, curb and gutter Mr,, Larry Sade: your property,, You more street land than you would be if you I think it is less,, Would you be willing on both sides of the street? have been cooperating with you and put curbs and gutters on our side center,, We are dedicating to the purposes only,, Councilman Heath: Mr,, Larry Sade., Page Eight higher use of are not developed it to put in the I feel that I would be penalized by putting it on both sides. We we are trying to. I am willing to of the street, pave it up to the City three acres of land for street In other words, The City would put a strip down the center and you would pave out to it? Yes,, That is the customary way that we have been doing that in the past in West Covina,, Councilman Jett.- About six months ago you indicated to me at that time that you would be willing to dedicate Cameron Avenue, put in curb and gutter on both sides and pave the entire street,, What has changed your mind? Mr,, Larry Sade: Prices are going up,, I think I would be penalized too much in there,, Councilman Heath: I think Mr. Sade has a point,, I think itis asking a little bit too much to request him to do the other side, too,, This appeal has been for R-3,, I would not be in favor at this time of giving this a high density R-3A I think I would consider R-3B if we cut him to R-3B and we should consider that when we ask him for street improvements,, Councilman Snyder: There was a time, when all we were building in the City was R-1 and we liked to think at that time that we were building quality R-1, that we were putting the type of restrictions on our building that made this a quality type City and really a City of homes,, Now, we are at a point where on every vacant piece of. land R-3 is being asked for and I am inclined to think that we are not getting the quality of R-3 being built in West Covina that we got in R-1,, I personally think that some of our R-3 that has been built here is pretty bad,, For that reason I wouldn't like to act on this at all until we have taken some action on Amendment No,, 59 because I think the time has come to take steps in planning R-3 to get quality R-3. If we don't, we are going to down- grade the R-1 that we have built and the quality of a City that has been built I am not against R-3 here but I am reluctant to grant it until we have acted someway on Amendment No,, 59,, Councilman Towner.- I think pressure here is to get Cameron Avenue through the City, which we badly need,, I think only with development of this City can we get Cameron Avenue in economically,, I agree with the comments of. Mr,, Jett about consideration of Cameron. I understand there is past history that is a little different. What the reason behind that is, I don't know. It is certainly not my feeling that anyone who developed ,.. • • C,, C,, 7/22/63 ZONE CHANGE NO,, 258 - Continued Page Nine this R-1 would have to put in improvements indicated by Mr,, Jett,, There should be some City contribution but not to the extent indicated by the developer,, However, that is not a problem that has to be solved as it is not a condition of the zoning,, There is R-3 in the City and some of it is pretty awful,, What is shown to us here, without regard to the aesthetic value, but to population density, it crams an awful lot of people in a very little place and not only makes it not the best place to live for the people in these high density apartment areas but it has its effect on the surrounding area,, I would prefer to cut down on the density,, The Planning Commission's pro- posal was R-2,, I think it might be better, as Councilman Snyder indicated, and grant the zoning after we revamp the R-3 ordinance which we have.under discussion later tonight I would like to see the character of this City maintained,, As far as the zoning is concerned, I think the general map_ lay. out as indicated is probably going to be the end result along this portion of Cameron Avenue but I would like to see much better control over the density factor,, Mayor Barnes: Mr,, Sade, would you be willing to develop the R-1 prior to any other development, the R-1 and the R-20 Mr,, Larry Sade: Yes,, However, it would be a little hardship because all I have there in the front is seven lots,, For me to go in there and start building seven lots, it is a little awkward,, I would like to build them all at the same time,, Mayor Barnes: Would you be willing to develop and dedicate the remainder of the street if the City were to put in the center 48-foot strip on Cameron Avenue? Mr,, Larry Sade: Yes,, I would, Councilman Heath: I think on the Kandel. property, Kandel was required to put the curbs and gutters on both sides and not pave the full street, Is that right? City Manager, Mr,, Aiassa: We paved it,, Public Services Director, Mr,, Dosh: He excavated the roadway,, Mayor Barnes: Has there been any street where the City paved the center 48 feet? Public Services Director, Mr,, Dosh: We paved 48 feet in front of Scoa,, Mayor Barnes: I cannot see R-3 density in this area,, I feel by at least holding to a R-3B the value of this land would demand nice development,, I think R-2 is too restrictive,, I think perhaps R-3B would demand a good development,, i Co Co 7/22/63 ZONE CHANGE NO,, 258 - Continued Planning Director, Mr,, Joseph., Page Ten (Presented various plans re this property and explained same,,) Councilman Heath., The people, as I understand it, are not objecting to this R-3 as long as there is a strip of R-1 put along California,, I think the -bigger the development, the better it will be,, Councilman Snyder., R-3 is pretty dense on here,, I would be willing to compromise on Plan D which is the one that lined up with the back of Fern Merry's property,, I still feel we should wait for Amendment No,, 59 because we have a last chance to control some of the quality of our R-3,, Councilman Jett., I am rather unhappy that we have this zoning before us without a precise pla.n.and possibly some renderings of what we could expect here,, I don't like this box -type of development,, I don't think it adds anything at all to the City of West Covina,, Maybe with a R-3B, the lower density, we wouldn't get that type of development,, I can't help but feel that R-3B is a reasonable zone for this area,, I think it is commendable that they are willing to put R-1 on California,, I think the R-2 would be appropriate backing up to the R-1,, I would like to ask what the reason was for bringing in this cul-de-sac,, Mr,, Graham Ritchie: Mr,, Larry Sade., balance of the property,, We would probably be better to straight line out,, To serve the property,, When we proposed this we thought we would get full R-3 on the are willing to eliminate the street., It eliminate the cul-de-sac and make a Councilman Jett: If we eliminated this cul-de-sac I think it would be better for you and you could put that money in on Cameron Avenue,, Councilman Heath: Councilman Towner: the Planning Commission studies which with other developments in the area,, with that study plan which indicates the area,, The street is not a part of the zoning,, The only logical presentation that I have seen is the one through indicates a depth and coordination I would be willing to go along a more reasonable development of Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, that Zone Change No,, 258 be approved in the extent that the first 140 feet from the center line of California be zoned R-1; that the next 150 feet be zoned R-2; and that the balance of the property be zoned R-3B,, Mayor Barnes., Mr,, Williams, on zoning can we put the stipulation that the street be dedicated and the City only pave a certain portion of the center strip? City Attorney, Mr,, Williams: I think you may, if you wish, provide that the zoning on R-2 and R-3B or the zoning to R-3B shall only be effective when Cameron -10- C,, C,, 7/22/63 ZONE CHANGE NO,, 258 - Continued Page Eleven Avenue is built,, You can delay the effective date of the zoning,, Once • it goes into effect, there can't be any conditions that make it different from any other R-3,, You can say that it will not be effective until Cameron Avenue is in or improved,, Councilman Heath: If you're going to put a brand new street in, the heavy construction machinery is going to ruin the street,, City Attorney, Mr,, Williams. Or the improvements could be secured,, Action on Councilman Heath's motion,. Motion passed on roll call as follows,. Ayes,. Councilmen Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes,. Councilmen Towner, Snyder Absent,. None City Attorney, Mr,, Williams,. You might exclude from any of this rezoning the area that the new Cameron Avenue will take care of,, Exclude the southerly 80 feet from all this zoning,, They couldn't do very much with it,, I don't think the matter of who pays for what in improving Cameron can be settled in this rezoning matter,, One of the things you might consider is to withhold zoning on the southerly 80 feet so that if you didn't get Cameron Avenue you wouldn't have raised the price of the land when you have to get it. Another thing is that indicate that this zoning or part of this zoning, the R-2 or R-3B part shall not be effective until Cameron Avenue is dedicated and the dedication accepted and as a condition to accepting the dedication you can indicate how it will be improved,, You can take the dedication with a bond to guarantee that.it will be improved,, Except for the precise plan approval they could develop this whole thing with this zoning without ever putting Cameron in, just run a private street in the middle of it,, They could come in with a precise plan to develop this property and if it makes sense as far as serving this property is concerned, I doubt if you can turn it down on the grounds that you need Cameron through as a through carrier street,, Mr,, Larry Sade: The only problem with a bond is at various times we are being hindered by the zoning not being final,, We couldn't get a construction loan,, If you have the wording to such an effect that zoning shall become effective upon dedication of the street and acceptance thereof -- Councilman Heath: This can't be accepted until it's fully improved,, City Attorney, Mr,, Williams,. You can accept it before it is fully improved,, The point is you would delay until later how you would secure or bond it,, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the zoning in Zone Change No,, 258 shall be effective only when Cameron Avenue, 80 feet wide, has been dedicated to and accepted by the City of West Covina,, -11- Co Co 7/22/63 HEARINGS - Continued Page Twelve PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 59 Request to amend the West Covina • City Iniated Municipal Code as to those sections APPROVED (R-4) relating to the amending of resi- HELD OVER (R-A9 R-19 R-29 R-3) dential zone classifications R-a, R-19 R-29 R-3 and R-4 approved by Planning Commissiono Held over on April 22, 1963 to this date. Residential -Professional zone classi- fication approved by Council on July 89 1963o Planning Director, Mr. Joseph: (Gave brief summary of the mattero) Mayor Barnes: Now is the time and place for the public hearingo U • Mro Arthur L. James Pertaining to the comments and 186 North Camden Drive views of the Security First Beverly Hills National Research and Analysis Department and Economic Research., downtown Los Angeles, two of the most respected analysis and development firms in California or in the western United States, other than Stanford Research, and it is the opinion of these two organizations that West Covina and West Covina only is now at this time ready for high grade apartment house developmentso To upgrade West Covina you have the chance to now upgrade your City. You have the populus, you have the construction going on. If you.can possibly upgrade it then you will show the growth of the City. The buildings that go on now within the next seven years are the ones that will remain until 15 or 20 years from now and until the buildings are torn down, this is the way the City remains and for the next seven years, this is how the City will goo there are certain sections of West They are in the better districts. 590 R-49 you can upgrade this City. your General Plan will be obsoleted in this area earning far and above of West Covina can build apartments Westwood or Brentwood rentals,, Mr. R. K. Mahood 214 Broadmoor West Covina Under your amendment for R-4. Covina that would call for R-4o By the requirements under Amendment According to these firms, in 1967 You have high grade executives the average salary and the City to warrant almost as high as Are there no changes in R-1? Is part of this proposal a new plan to allow two story additions to existing homes? Planning Director, Mr. Joseph: The height increase is on a sliding scale,, Right now you must stay a minimum of 100 feet away from R-A or R-1 before you can go more than one story, You can build a lot closer under this proposal. It will be on a sliding scaled Mr, R. K. Mahood: If this is the proposal, as a home owner in the area I would like to see this type of thing approved. I am in a position where we can't go back any further to increase our home but we can go up and increase our homed We either have to add or move. We have outgrown our home. Quite a few people I have talked to have said they would like to see this go through. —12— 0 Co C,, 7/22/63 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 59 - Continued Councilman Jett. - Page Thirteen What size house are you thinking of, what size lot? Mr,, R,, K. Mahood.- My lot is 60 by 136 feet, If I am allowed to go 18 feet at the present setback, I can still add to the rear of the house in a two- story house on the back portion of the existing house,, Councilman Jett. - Planning Director, Mr,, Joseph: Mr,, R,, K,, Mahood: Councilman Jett: Under this you would not be allowed to,, Yes, he would,, It isn't right to impose the same restrictions on the side setbacks that you do on the front and back,, I don't see any objection to a man building a two-story house on a 60-foot lot,, Councilman Heath.- I don't, either,, Planning Director, Mr,, Joseph.- We are suggesting here that there may be cause in areas to loosen the • ordinance up and to provide a formula to be used that people can try to adjust the size of their lot and the size and shape of their house to this formula to see if it will work,, Now you're suggesting that two story homes be allowed by right anywhere in the City regardless of lot size,, We didn't proceed under this understanding. We were going by a sliding scale formula,, Councilman Heath: I think we should open it up completely and let them build two- story houses,, Councilman Towner.- I don't think the people of West Covina agree with this theory and that is why we have a single -story restriction,, I can see room for some adjustment,, If you remove the house from the property line it still lets the light and air in and allows the privacy but it gives people a chance to go up and add on,, I still think that the families in West Covina are eager to retain their privacy and they prefer it this way, Mayor Barnes: I think also this was the reason for the 100-foot setback from R-1 and R-A,, Councilman Heath: I don't know that we know that the people in the City want this kept • to one story,, I question sincerely whether the people in this City object to two stories,, Councilman Snyder: I would not go for an abrupt change to two story. Here we have a sliding scale that will allow two-story homes on lots that will. permit them but not on lots where they shouldn't be built. This allows a slower transition. Actually he can build two stories but it depends on whether he can fit it in with his present architecture,, —13— C,, C,, 7/22/63 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 59 - Continued Page Fourteen Mro R,, K,, Mahood: One of the most elaborate tracts is two stor and the are tri-level andin West the Caren' which is by Azusa Y Y 9 y put in there quite close together,, This is in a very good area and I think the minimum home in that area is $32,O000' Mrs,, Natalie Gombert 1214 West Devers Street West Covina are being built; make them a up they would still come and cheapest thing,, I would like to ask that if it is at all possible to try and keep quality in West Covina,- try and put in checks to these apartments that little more selective,, If you toughen it build here but they wouldn't build the Mr,, Arthur L,, James' If someone were to build a second story it would enhance the value of the adjoining property owner's property,, I don't think a mass of people will build a second story on their home,, There are quite a few residential lots where they can add a room on the first level so why would they go to the second level? In all your higher grade areas there are a few two-story homes which are quite expensive and they still look onto the neighbors next door,, Councilman Jett.- I think if we are going to permit these things let's make them • reasonable so any home owner could come in and say that he wants to put an addition on, two stories, conform to the code, I think they should be given this,, I don't think they should be required to go through a lot of sliding scales,, I think it should be simplified,, I think it's too restrictive,, Mayor Barnes: Mr Flotten, were there any written communications regarding Proposed Amendment No,, 59? City Clerk, Mr,, Flotten.- We have a letter from the Covina Valley Board of Realtors dated July 22, 1963, directed to the City Council regarding Proposed Amendment No,, 59,, (Read said letter,,) Councilman Snyder: I like very well the statement the woman made because I think she was making a plea of the people who live here for quality to continue and I think with the increasing pressure for more and more R-3 we have our last chance to still maintain this as a residential City,, I don't mean there shouldn't be multiple family development but I do mean that it is our last chance to get quality multiple family development because if we allow substandard multiple family development to multiply in this City we will downgrade the whole City,, In general I like Amendment No,, 59, • I think this is a step toward insuring that we get quality multiple family development,, I in particular don't have any objection to any of the detail in the amendment as proposed. In regard to the discussion here regarding two-story development, I think this Council should think long and hard before they take a 100% step to change the ordinance to allow two-story development in R-1 all at once because I am sure as I sit here tonight that most of the people in this City don't know you're considering -14- 1] • C,, C,, 7/22/63 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO,, 59 - Continued Page Fifteen this and if you do this you are breaking faith with about 90% of the people who bought here,, If it went to a vote they might approve it but .I am willing to go for a compromise as this sliding scale suggests,, Councilman Heath. I believe the R-4 is a refined version of the R-3A,, I think it is for a better development in the City,, I think this is -an asset to have this R-4,, It is something we have needed for a long time and something we have promised ourselves since we had a joint meeting with the Planning Commission,, I think the R-4 is something we definitely need,, I have my reservations on the R-1, R-2 and R-3 and I would like to study them further,, Furthermore, I understand at the Planning Commission level there is a zoning case waiting for us to come through with a R-4 approval and I think it behooves us to move along at least on the R-4,, I think we should hold a joint meeting with the staff to go over this R-1. R-2 and R-3 using specific cases because then I think the members of the Council will understand it better,, Councilman Jett-, Councilman Heath: Is the R-4 for the purposes of accomplishing high rise? Yes,, Councilman Jett. I feel that we could use something of this nature,, I think it is a good use of property to go up. I have never objected to height,, I think the R-4 has a place in our zoning ordinance,, The R-19 R-2 and R-3 and R-3B I feel are restrictive enough,, If we change them we are merely adding to the confusion,, I think we could leave them just as they are at the present time with one provision, if we are going to allow two story which I am in favor of,, If we open and made it permissible to build two -story -houses I would say you wouldn't have five people in the City of West Covina coming forward,, The R-4 could be an addition to our ordinance and give .us the high rise we want,, The others I would be against,, Councilman Snyder. If we were to pass R-4 only what would that do to present R-3 zoning? City Attorney, Mr,, Williams: We have a R-4 zone now. This would change it in the same fashion that this would change the R-3 and the R-2,, There are only two parcels in the City presently zoned R-4 so to adopt the R-4 now in effect would give us a new zone that can be used to apply to property and to put property in,, For all practical purposes it would not change the zoning of any property presently in the City and would give you a new vehicle,, If you did only that it would leave you R-A R-1, R-2 and I would suggest you look at R-2 also because the one wel have now is completely obsolete,, If you're going to leave the R-3 zones it would leave you four degrees of multiple family: R-3, R-3A, R-3B and R-4,, We now have them,, I would suggest you also convert the R-2 to a very low density but multiple family zone along these general lines,, Councilman Heath: I would like to study the R-1. R-29 and R-3 related to Amendment No,, 59. -15- Co Co 7/22/63 Page Sixteen PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO,, 59 - Continued Planning Director, Mr,, Joseph- If you have a R-3. R-3A and R-3B • and a R-4 this will cause a problem as far as administering it,, City.Attorney, Mr,, Williams- I think the question was during the interim, adopt it now and hold the others for study. Temporarily you would have this R-3, R-3A, R-3B and R-4, Councilman Snyder- We are proposing vast changes to increase the quality of our multiple family and we are doing it sort of from the top of our hat,, This Council has either refused or failed to get together with the Planning Commission and discuss in detail these changes for personal or other reasons,, Councilman Heath- When were we invited to sit down in a joint meeting with the Planning Commission? Councilman Snyder: It has been suggested several times,, Councilman Heath: Call a meeting and see who turns up,, • Councilman Towner: We have a genuine desire and even a yearning on the part of the people in West Covina to retain the quality of the City and keep the density of the populatlon down. This is a basic attitude of the people in the community,, I conceive of this ordinance to be in accord with public desire,, I think it does something that realtors apparently don't like because they haven't completed their studies. It does allow them to build as many or more units than the existing ordinances,, We can support high quality apartments,, On the R-1 ordinance the reason that we had the restrictions to single story was because of public demand,, This happened at public hearings occurring before the Planning Commission and City Council in years past primarily where apartments were proposed adjacent to homes and the people demanded this 100-foot setback,, Maybe demand has changed,, Maybe now people would accept two-story homes but I don't think the public has,yet had a chance to Consider or think about it. By a sliding scale you do at least break the ice and permit two-story development provided there is proper setback,, I would not at this time take a firm stand on the sliding scale idea as against abolishing it and going to two-story altogether,, I would like to hear more from the public on that,, On the R-2 zone,.I think this is what was indicated by Mr,, Williams as a necessary step down, floating • zone you can put into areas where it is compatable with R-1, with the so-called garden -type development,, It would give us a usable R-2 ordinance,, On the R-3 and R-4, again I think although it -is difficult to understand because there are many facets in both the old and new ordinance I think it simplifies it,, I think this is well thought out,, The R-4 seems to be generally acceptable but I think it is part of a total package,, As far as I'm concerned, I would be willing to act tonight on R-2 and R-4 as presented and then discuss with the Planning Commission the R-1D R-A and the R-3,, —16— C, C, 7/22/63 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO, 59 - Continued Councilman Jett- • in density would be all right, 4,000 square feet per unit, Page Seventeen One thing I think about the R-2 is good, I think perhaps 10 units This is getting it down to approximately Planning Director, Mr, Joseph: The staff would like to go on record that it would make things much more difficult for us to enforce an additional R-4 than it would keeping it the way it is, Councilman Jett,. In a R-2 it is generally conceded it means two developments per lot or so much per acre, City Attorney, Mr, Williams- This is not written primarily for the instance of a deep lot that has a house on the front, It seems to me the obvious answer for these situations is put them in R-2 and let them have another lot on the back, I think you might consider making this pliable enough so that can be done and in fact it may be, It depends on what is meant by multiple family dwellings, Mayor Barnes: I believe the Council asked the Planning Commission to do a study as to high-rise apartments, I think the main subject and the matter at hand was high rise, I think it is very commendable that the Planning Commission studied all of the different R zones, However, I can see where it' would take a considerable amount of time, I don't believe it was the request of the City Council that all of these R zones be studied for the Council. I think the.-R-2 and the R-3 are -the main subjects in question and I think.they should be studied, Councilman Towner-. I think the Planning Commission had to study all of these things, This is all a package. You have to take it together in order to make it comprehensible and in order to administer it, I don't think we can select out the R-4 and act on it alone tonight, I think if we are going to study it further we should meet with the Planning Commission and study it with them and bring to them some of'the questions that have been raised in the course of the proceeding here. With that in mind, I am.prepared to make a motion, Motion.by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Snyder, to hold over the entire Proposed Amendment No, 59 and request a study with the Planning Commission, Councilman Heath- I don't need the Planning Com- mission to answer my questions, In fact, the entire project has been done by our Planning Department, I think the Planning Department can answer my questions amply well and I don't see why we need the Planning Commission in on it, If we do this like everything else it will be another six months before we get around to this and in the meantime you have something pending before you'on the Planning Commission level and I think as a temporary measure➢ we can pass the R-4 in Amendment No, 59, the part relating to R-4 and come back to a study on the balance of these zones. I would like this meeting with the staff held soon, -17- Co. Co 7/22/63 Page Eighteen PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO, 59 Continued Councilman Snyder: Mr, Joseph has indicated this was designed as a package and I feel if we were.to pass just the R-4 we would be in effect loosening up our zoning restrictions on multiple dwelling instead of tightening up on it, I have little faith in this Council arriving at any decision on a R-3 or'R-2 compatable with the new R-4 once the R-4 is passed, I think that if we are going to study it we have to study the package as a'whole because all the zoning, the R-2 and the R-3 and the R-1 are all related together, Again, if we pass the R-4 we are merely loosening up our restrictions until the R-3 gets passed and we have no guarantee that it would be passed, Action on Councilman Towner's motion.- Motion failed on roll call as follows'. Ayes., Councilmen Towner, Snyder Noes: Councilmen Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes Absent., None Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, that Proposed Amendment No, 59 be approved as it relates to R-4 zoning, Councilman Towner., I think the motion is probably •designed to aid one developer, I don't think it aids the City and our duty is to consider what is in the best interest of the City, If we will study the rest of it within the next three weeks certianly we can study the entire package, You're making a hodgepodge out of this and certainly the questions you have raised youself indicate a total package needs to be studied, I think this is just a subterfuge, Councilman Snyder., I would agree, I think if you pass the R-4 then you have got what certain developers want and you make hodgepodge with the rest 'of it, I predict that is what will happen, Councilman Heath., Mr, Joseph, we have a R-4 zone right now, The Amendment 59 grants additional privileges to this R-4 zone, does it not? Planning Director, Mr, Joseph: No, The R-4 right now does not permit any of the uses in R-3, The new R-4 would be a multiple family zoning, The present R-4 is not, Action on Councilman Heath's motion., Motion passed on roll call as follows., Ayes., Councilmen Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes., Councilmen Towner, Snyder . Absent., None Councilman Heath: Move to study Amendment No, 59 as it relates to R-A, R-1, R-2 and R-3 and that this meeting be set up within the maximum of the next month with the Planning Department," Councilman Snyder.- This Council has refused to meet with the Planning Commission on this ordinance, C, C, 7/22/63 Page Nineteen PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO, 59 - Continued Councilman Heath, The ordinance was drawn byt•he Planning Directdr and I think he is the one to answer the questions, I think the Planning Commission would sit there like bumps on a log while he answers the questions, Councilman Jett, Councilman Towner, Mayor Barnes: I will,second the motion and I hope, Mr, Mayor. -that you will set the dated Are you refusing to meet with the Planning Commission on this ordinance? This is the motion, Councilman Towner, The Planning Commission has heard the testimony and they have come up with a recommendation to us, This is not a staff recommendation but this is a recommendation from an appointive Planning Commission and you refuse to meet with them and hear their remarks, Mayor Barnes, Councilman Snyder.- 0 Mayor Barnes, Councilman Snyder, Councilman Jett, Action on Councilman Heath's motion. - follows,. We have the Planning Commission's Minutes in regards to this, Why are we afraid of their comments? I am not afraid of this, It is obvious to me that this Council is afraid of the comments of the Planning Commission on this ordinance, I call for the question, Mr, Mayor, Motion passed on roll call as Ayes, Councilmen Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes, Councilmen Towner, Snyder Absent, None Mayor Barnes: How about August 5th for the meeting? Would you notify the Realty Board to get their comments?. . City Manager, Mr, Aiassa, All right, PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO, 60 Request to amend the West..Covina • City Initiated Municipal Code section to replace HELD OVER those uses which are not now per- mitted in the new R-2. R-3 and R-4 zones, approved by Planning Commission Resolution No, 1436, City Attorney recommends that this amendment may only be considered valid if City Council approves Amendment No, 59. Councilman Heath, Can this be brought up at the same meeting with the Planning Department? -19- C, C, 7/22/63 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NOo 60 m Continued Page Twenty City Attorney, Mr. Williams-. Yeso The two go togethero • Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett; and carried, that Proposed Amendment No. 60 be held over to be reviewed concurrently with Amendment Noo 59. PROPOSED AMENDMENT NOo 62 Request to amend the text and map City Initiated of the Zoning ordinance in West HELD OVER 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, 1394o Held over from meeting of May 13, 1963, to June 10, 1963, from June loth to July 8th, and from July 8th to this date,, Mayor Barnes-. This is the time and place for the public hearing,, There being no public testimony presented, the hearing was closed,, Councilman Heath,. If we vote "Aye" on this we eliminate all potential zoning,, • If we vote "No" we don't eliminate all the potential zoningo But we don't have the benefit of going to Mro Joseph's study. He went over every one of these potential zones and came back with a recommendation of what he thinks they should be changed too If we vote one way we kill it completely and if we vote the other way we leave it as it iso Is there any way we can get inbetween? City Attorney, Mro Williams,. I have a feeling personally that is in line with what you're sayingo I go along with this but I would add to it this statement: That in any instance where this potential zoning has been eliminated.but ought to be granted that action be taken immediately to initiate the zoning change to grant the potential zone on each parcel where it should be granted, I think you can make it all in the same motion so that you only eliminate the potential on the ones where there should be a zone change, initiate it with the same motion you initiate a zone change. I think you can eliminate the potential zoning and initiate rezoning on whatever number of parcels require ito Councilman Jett: Here is an instance where for years property owners have been led to believe that they have a certain type of zoning, I believed this myselfo I have witnessed it here at this Council many many timeso I don't think you can make an ordinance that would apply to one and not the other; it is not righto I think the people who have had these zones •all these years should have it firmed up,, I am all for giving these people potential zoning, firming it upo City'Attorney, Mro Williams: apply to today's zoning and what instances where it may not serve I would look at each one because not to the person who has had the I don't believe what people saw in 1954 is necessarily good to you can see todayo There may be a community interest to firm it upo I think the first duty is to the City, property with the potential zoning, —20® C, Co 7/22/63 Page Twenty -One PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO, 62 m Continued Councilman Heath.- Suppose we issue instructions to • initiate zone changes on every parcel which now has a potential zone to be rezoned to the highest and best use, As each one comes before the Planning Commission they can place on it either the potential zone or what they think would be..a suitable zone for it, It has to come before the Council before it is final, Mayor Barnes: Did all the property owners of the potentially zoned properties get notices of this hearing? Planning Director, Mr, Joseph.- At the Planning Commission level every person who has a property with a potential zone was notified of the hearing, Mayor Barnes. - Councilman Jett,. zoning they cannot come back to us, Councilman Snyder.- • Councilman Jett: I think the people who have poten- tial zoning should be notified of tine'; action we are taking, Let them know that unless they do appear that if they lose their I think this would be,fair, I like Councilman Heath's idea, initiate zoning on everything, I would go along with that, City Attorney, Mr, Williams.- Hold this for a certain period of time, write to everyone of these people, tell them you have this thing to take the potential zoning off if they don't object to having it taken off, If they don't object you will assume they have no objection, If they want it rezoned, you can take care of that later, Councilman Heath.- We would zone it to the highest and best use based on what is around it and would fit in with the General Plan, City Attorney, Mr, Williams.- Wouldn't it be better if you held it over for a month, combine the two suggestions you are making, do both, First have a letter written to these people asking if they object to having the potential taken off and leave it as it is zoned, Then when you get the answers., those who don't mind having the potential taken off, don't start the re- zoning on that but after you have the answers, make your motion as to those who don't object to taking off the zoning, Councilman Heath.- And in the meantime the property owners would be advised by letter • that if they don't object, we will take the potential zoning off? City Attorney, Mr, Williams: Yes, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the City Council instruct the Planning Commission to initiate zoning on all parcels which now carry a potential zoning and institute public hearings to rezone them to the highest and best use in the eyes -21- C, C, 7/22/63 Page Twenty -Two PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO,, 62 - Continued of the Planning Commission and the City Council and in the meantime the • property owners be advised by letter that if they don't object, the potential zoning will be taken off and their property will be zoned the way it is without the potential zoning and if they would rather have a zoning that they advise the Planning Department within two weeks from the receipt of the letter, and that the property be posted and it is not necessary to notify all property owners within a 300-foot radius by letter of the proposed change if desired by the property owner. Motion by Councilman Heathy seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, -. that Proposed Amendment No. 62 be held over to the meeting of August 26, 1963. GENERAL MATTERS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS DUFF AVENUE CUL-DE-SAC Mr, T. A. Ruby I wrote a letter to the City Council 830 Duff Avenue regarding the Duff cul-de-sac. • West Covina City Clerk, Mr. Flotten,, (Read letter dated July 17, 1963 directed to the City Council re Duff cul-de-sac and signed by Theodore A. Ruby, 830 Duff Avenue, West Covina.) Councilman Snyder: I was in the City Hall when Mr. Ruby came in the other day. He was concerned about the loss of two trees and Mr. Dosh demonstrated that he wouldn't lose these trees if they moved the cul-de-sac a little. It is a possibility that perhaps Alscot should have absorbed some of the cul-de-sac which would have taken less of Mr. Ruby's front lawn, Mr. T. A. Ruby: The cul-de-sac is secondary. My prime interest is that I was under the impression in order to create a zone change a precise plan had to be adopted and no deviations can be effected without proper notice to interested property owners, I would like to know if this is true, City Attorney, Mr, Williams, The precise plan did not require the cul-de-sac, It gave the Council the power to require the cul-de-sac or extend the street through or to waive both, It was not an absolute condition*so that the Council retained the power without amending the plan to do any one of those things, When the property to the north developed into some- thing else the Council found there was no need for the street to go through, Mr, T. A. Ruby: Council and as far as I knew the proposed, There was an accepted precise plan to be controlled by the City cul-de-sac was to be initiated as City Attorney, Mr, Williams: This didn't change the precise plan at all, -22- Co Co 7/22/63 Page Twenty -Three DUFF AVENUE CUL-DE-SAC m Continued City Clerk, Mr,, Flotten- (Read report from the Engineering is Department dated July 22, 1963 re this matter,,) Mr,, Joe Blake- My concern is with the procedure 834 Duff Avenue which I definitely do not agree West Covina with,, Secondly, whether or not this can legally be accomplished,, I am told that this is City property,, I believe there is an easement of record granted to this particular piece of property,, The easement is valid, of record, but it is restrictive as to its use and restrictive to the use and benefit of lots 1 through 40,, City Attorney, Mr,, Williams: If it is for public street purposes, and I presume it is, there is no question about it,, Mr,, Joe Blake- My final concern is with the fact that no notice was given to any of the property owners in this area,, The fee in this land as well as the improvemnts rest in the State of California,, We are buying it under contract,, When I learned about this rather late in the week I reported to the State to ask them how they feel about the possible encroachment,, In their security in the loan they have to us, their suggestion was that we immediately go to Sacramento by phone, wire, telegram, and find out how Sacramento feels about this,, I don't try • to challenge or threaten but to present a possible problem,, Councilman Snyder- I voted for it because I under- stood none of the property owners had any objection,, Mr,, T,, A,, Ruby: I understood the cul-de-sac would be put on Alscot's property,, Councilman Heath: The choice we have now is to cul-de-sac it or leave it square,, If it is square it gathers paper and junk,, Mr, Joe Blake: We haven't had time to come up with suggestions on how to do this. Could you wait until we come up with an idea? Mayor Barnes: Mr,, T,, A,, Ruby: Would you be willing to talk to our Engineering Department? That would be fine,, City Attorney, Mr,, Williams: The City had the period of two years within which to elect to do either of these things. You could make this election within any • of that time,, The cul-de-sac was not required,, The City had a right to choose to build a street or a cul-de-sac if it elected to do so within a period of time,, The City elected not do do it within that period of time,, Councilman Towner: I would like some review of the Minutes and the action taken,, —23— I\ C,, C,, 7/22/63 DUFF AVENUE CUL-DE-SAC - Continued Page Twenty -Four Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, • that the matter of Mr,, Ruby's letter be referred to the staff for resolving the problem of whether they want to cut down'the cul-de-sac or dead-end the street or some other solution on Duff.Avenue,, 0 • Councilman Towner: City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: CITY CLERK'S REPORTS (Continued) RESOLUTION NOo 2693 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: This also includes the staff asking the questions about.the alternatives originally? Yes The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO.,, 278849 ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS THEREIN OFFERED, ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER AND A SURETY BOND TO SECURE THE SAME" 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,, 2693,, RESOLUTION NO,, 2694 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DEDI- CATING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO PUBLIC PURPOSES AND ACCEPTING SAME AS A PUBLIC STREET" (Lot 44 Tr 18772) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution,, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that said resolution be adopted,, Motion passed -on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No,, 2694,, -24- Is • C, C, 7/22/63 CITY CLERK'S REPORTS - Continued RESOLUTION NO, 2695 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: Page Twenty -Five The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DEDI- CATING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND ACCEPTING SAME AS A PUBLIC STREET" (Susanna Avenue -Lot 42 Tr 18772) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that said resolution be adopted, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No, 2695. RESOLUTION NO, 2696 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DEDI- CATING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND ACCEPTING SAME AS A PUBLIC STREET" (Serenade Avenue Lot 43 Tr 18772) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that said resolution be adopted, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 2696, RESOLUTION NO, 2697 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DEDI- CATING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND ACCEPTING SAME AS A PUBLIC STREET" (Dedicated alley - Lot 44Tr 18773) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, -25- Co Co 7/22/63 Page Twenty -Six RESOLUTION NO. 2697 - Continued 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,, 2697, RESOLUTION NO,, 2698 The City Clerk presented,. ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DEDI_ CATING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND ACCEPTING SAME AS A PUBLIC STREET" (Lot 45, Holly Place Tr 18773) Mayor Barnes: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution,, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, that said resolution be adopted,, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayeso Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes,. None Absent: None Said resolution was given No,, 2698,, Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried that the City Engineer or the City Clerk not sign this map (No,, 278844) until the fire hydrant deposit is accepted or a letter stating this is received,, CITY CLERK APPLICATION OF GLEN A. SMITH FOR MARIO'S PIZZA FOR ON -SALE BEER LICENSE City Clerk, Mr,, Flotten: (Read report re this matter from the Police Department,,) We have a petition signed by 12 people living on Yaleton Avenue stating their opposition to the issuance to an alcholic beverage license at 1436 West Puente Avenue,, We have a letter from Mr,, John P. King, 633 North Yaleton Avenue, West Covina, stating his opposition to this matter,, Mayor Barnes: I agree with these people,, I don't think this type of operation is proper in this area. Mr,, John P. King: The last people tried to run it as a pizza parlor and they didn't make a go of it,, —26— • • Co C, 7/22/63 CITY CLERK - Continued Councilman Jett: Page Twenty -Seven I think in this case we should go along with the Chiefs recommendation, Motion by Councilman Towner,, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried,, that the Chief of Police be directed to file a protest to the appli- cation of Glen A, Smith for an on -sale beer license, WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING PUBLIC UTILITIES CASE NO, 7409, RATES AND OPERATIONS OF PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY IN LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO AREAS, City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: (Read letter dated July 15, 1963 directed to the City Council re this matter,) Mr, James Youngworth I am Division Manager for General 20234 Edgecomb Telephone Company in Covina, Covina This is primarily a case against the Pacific Company for their rates and charges for their customers they serve, It has no direct bearing at all upon any service you might have in West Covina because you are served by General Telephone, We are in this case to protect our customers from anything that might occur but.it has no direct bearing on us, Councilman Jett: Would this in some way assist us or help us in getting a General Telephone building located in West Covina? Mr, James Youngworth: I don't think it would have that much bearing on it, Councilman Snyder: I have heard that.perhaps large insurance companies or someone who uses a lot of telephones would hesitate to locate in this area because of the intercity rates of General Telephone being higher than if they were.. in the Bell Telephone System, Is that true? Mr, James Youngworth: Partially, It is true not as rates are concerned, but in charges, Councilman Towner: I think we would be in a position to tell a prospective developer Sthat from a telephone rate situation he has as good a rate here as in any other city, Mr, Chris Tambe: The request to you was from Long Beach asking you to become interested in this and express your feelings on this, The Chamber Committee did in no way attempt to merely pass this off as not being important, We feel it is important but after evaluating the facts of the case we feel there is nothing we can do now other than just keep close tabs on it,, —27— 0 C. C. 7/22/63 CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE NO. 808 ADOPTED Page Twenty -Eight The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING THE�WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES" (ZC No. 260 - Howlett) (Councilmen Towner and Snyder left the chambers for a few minutes.) 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: None Absent: Councilmen Towner, Snyder Said ordinance was given No. 808. ORDINANCE N0,, 809 ADOPTED The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMEND- ING THE DEFINITIONS OF BUILDING HEIGHT AND GRADE IN THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE" (Councilman Towner entered the chambers.) Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, that said ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Mayor Barnes Noes: Councilman Heath Absent: Councilman Snyder Said ordinance was given No. 809. • RESOLUTION N0,, 2699 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA COMMEND- ING SAMUEL B. SORNBORGER FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY OF .WEST COVINA" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. • • • C. C. 7/22/63 RESOLUTION NO. 2699 - Continued Page Twenty -Nine 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,, 2699. (Councilman Snyder entered the chambers,,) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES" (ZC 263 - Rrutoco) Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Snyder, 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 Councilman Heath: The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES" (ZC 264 - Ammer) We decided to hold off on this R-P for two weeks and give him R-P so he would have both. City Attorney, Mr, Williams: He wants to build R-3 and if you held up for two weeks and then the ordinance on the R-P went into effect after this ordinance,, within that two weeks he couldn't possibly get a precise plan approved, a building permit and a building underway. I heard about this and it won't work. 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 introducedo ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES" (ZC 262 - Wilson & Fuesler) -29- Co Co 7/22/63 Page Thirty ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - 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, 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 AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE R-Ps RESIDENTIAL -PROFESSIONAL ZONE" Councilman Towner: I think maybe we can find a better name for it,, Councilman Snyder: What about Service -Professional,, City Attorney, Mr,, Williams: If you change it, at least leave the designation the same. If you change the name it could be "restricted" or something,, • Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that said ordinance be introduced,, Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried,' that the staff be instructed to come up for recommendations for a change of name for the R-P ordinance,, ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING SECTION 4107 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PLACES" City Attorney, Mr,, Williams: (Read portion of said ordinance,,) 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,, -30- 0 • 0 C, C, 7/22/63 CITY ATTORNEY - Continued RESOLUTION NO, 2700 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: Page Thirty -One The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DENYING A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE AND PRECISE PLAN.OF DESIGN" (Blua) 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, 2700, RESOLUTION NO, 2701 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMEND- ING RESOLUTION N0, 1072 RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, Motion by Councilman Jett, 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, 2701, WATER PROBLEM Councilman Heath: While I was on vacation the City Attorney was authorized to contact the Realty Tax Service and make a contract with them to determine the assessed valuation of the City for annexation to the MWD, Previous to that night I explained to the Council that I questioned whether this was an expenditure of the Council or an expenditure of the district, City Attorney, Mr, Williams: This first determination of assessed value didn't go back to all these prior years that we have to do for annexation, They just determined the current assessed value to determine what tax rate they would have to levy and whether it was feasible to incorporate it although I think they made a rough shot in prior years so they could estimate the cost on the historical formula but I am reasonably positive that the district actually went through this a year ago or so, -31- i Ca Co 7/22/63 WATER PROBLEM - Continued Councilman Heath-. • Mr. Williams-. Page Thirty -Two In light of this I will withdraw all my objections and state that we'should proceed then with the expenditure. Shall I go ahead and send the letter? Mayor Barnes.: Yes. I received a call from Joe Jensen yesterday, He asked that the Council representative or anyone else interested should attend a meeting of the Upper San Gabriel Water District on August'2o At that - time he mentioned that he would like to be in attendance and'they asked him not to come, They thought it would be better for West Covina to meet with the Board and hash it out with the Board. I don't know the time of the meeting, Councilman Jett: Let me know. I would like to go, Mayor Barnes: I asked them why they opposed the east branch of the Feather River and he said they were putting all the expense on the Metropolitan Water District, The thing I see now is they want to bring water in- to Newhall as this is the nearest point for them to pick it up and distribute the water for Los'Angeles County. Therefore, they would rather in their contract have this confined rather than do anything for any other area. I am opposed to this thinking. Councilman Snyder: If they block the east branch • they can go further south and the east branch is attempting to alleviate this, and supply that area, Mayor Barnes: of California from Mr. Warne. we have made application to the I received a letter on July 16 from the Water Resources Board (Read said letter.) Since this time State for water, Mr. Williams: By now the application is public knowledge. I am sureMr. Jensen and MWD know it., I was,asked by somebody who had picked it up in Sacramento. Has MWD ever taken any official action that they would grant the historical formula? Councilman Heath: Mr. Williams: Councilman_Snyder: • Councilman Heath: Councilman Towner: Councilman Heath: Not yet. They are stalling because there was such a rumpus raised, The statement was they would look favorably on it if the City didn't play with anybody else. The only point is we have very little bargaining power or rights. You have less now, I don't think so. MWD wanted us to state in good faith we were going to proceed in everyway possible to annex to them and not play footsies.. -32- C, Co 7/22/63 WATER PROBLEM ® Continued Page Thirty -Three Councilman Towner: I don't recall the "not play footsies" part°. We are still 10 proceeding in good faith as far as they are concerned, We are also approaching the State in the event it doesn't work out from MWD, Councilman Snyder: We are dealing with something that will tie up the City 100 years in advance and the total value in dollars is millions of dollars, We have a right to explore every -avenue and playing footsies and everything aside the only reason I went for this is I think we are exploring every avenue and it is our responsibility to do so', City Attorney,, Mr, Williams, I wonder if it wouldn't be better if MWD learned of this through your own candor than it is to pick it up in Sacramento newsletter or something, Councilman Snyder. - I think we have a right and a responsibility to the people of West Covina to do thiso City Attorney,, Mr, Williams.- If they get this letter showing we are spending $1,,500 to go with MWD you might also mention at that time that you are exploring other avenues, . Councilman Towner.- Can we attach a cover letter to the letter to the Tax Realty that we are also exploring what the State will offer us? n LJ Mayor Barnes. - Send the cover letter with the copy of the letter to the Realty Tax, City Attorney,, Mr, Williams.- My guess is that this State route is not going to work out, You would start paying taxes immediately although you don't get water until 1972 or '73, If you take it you must contract to take the water and you must contract to take it at either Devil's Canyon or Pear Blossom,, or Cascade. It seems to me there is just no chance the City could build a pipeline from any one of those points, Motion by Councilman Towner,, seconded by Councilman Snyder,, and carried,,' that the Mayor be authorized by the Council to write to the Metropolitan Water District and advise them that we have engaged the Realty Tax Service at a cost of $1,,500 to the City to compute the assessed valuation for annexation purposes and that we are also in communication with the State Department of Water Resources regarding what might be offered to us in connection with a State` contract for water, -33® t • • C,, C,, 7/22/63 CITY CLERK'S REPORTS - Continued RESOLUTION NO,, 2702 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: Page Thirty -Four The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA'DEDI- CATING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND ACCEPTING SAME AS A PUBLIC STREET" (Greenville Drive) 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,, 2702,, RESOLUTION NO. 2703 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DEDI- CATING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND ACCEPTING SAME AS A PUBLIC STREET" (Greenville Drive portion of Lot 265) 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,, 2703,, RESOLUTION NO,, 2704 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DEDI- CATING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND ACCEPTING SAME AS A PUBLIC STREET" (Merced Avenue) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution,, -34- .7 • Co C. 7/22/63 RESOLUTION NO. 2704 - Continued Page Thirty -Five 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. 2704. RESOLUTION NO. 2705 ADOPTED The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NOo 274689 ACCEPTING A DEDICATION THEREIN OFFERED AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY,THE SUBDIVIDER AND A SURETY BOND TO SECURE THE SAME" Mayor Barnes: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes, None Absent, None Said resolution was given No. 2705,, RESOLUTION N0, 2706 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes, The City Clerk presented: "A -RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF METES AND -BOUNDS SUBDIVISION N0, 135-211 AND ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE SUBDIVIDER AND A SURETY BOND" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Towner, 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. 2706a —35_ • r. Co C, 7/22/63 CITY CLERK'S REPORTS - Continued REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT NO, 40 TRACT NO, 18133 { Martin Petroleum of California, Inc. APPROVED sewers., Review Engineer's report, tinued from July 15, 1963, Page Thirty -Six LOCATION: East side of Vincent Avenue, from Garvey to Workman Avenue, Request for approval of Reimburse- ment Agreement No, 40 for..sanitary Staff recommends approval, Con - Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to accept the Reimbursement Agreement No, 40 for Tract No, 18133, Martin Petroleum of California, Inc,, for sanitary sewers, RESOLUTION NO, 2707 ADOPTED Mayor Barnes: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE LARKWOOD, THACKERY, AND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND IN A PORTION OF THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFORe DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT" (Aell-62-2) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, Motion by Councilman Towner, 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, 2707, REQUEST FOR CITY PARTICIPATION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS s,P, 6328 LOCATION: Willow Avenue, north of Pacific Avenue, APPROVED Review petition from proerty owners - Engineer's report, Instruct Engineer to proceed in accordance with Council's determination, Held over from July 8, 1963 meeting, Staff recommends approval, City Manager, Mr, Aiassa:. money, We have $4,000 available, There was a recommendation from the Engineering Office subject to —36— Co Co 7/22/63 S,, P,, 6328 - Continued Page Thirty -Seven Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, to proceed with the City participation in the street improvement, S,, P,, 63289 Willow Avenue and North Pacific Avenue,, CITY CLERK TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATION OF WEST COVINA JR,, FOOTBALL CONFERENCE FOR FOOTBALL KICKOFF DAY AT WEST COVINA HIGH SCHOOL ON SEPTEMBER 14, 1963,, City Clerk, Mr,, Flottenm This is for the information of the Police Department to set up their traffic controls and anything else they might require. Motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Jett and carried, that the West Covina Jr,, Football Conference be given1P'1oVt ftie Football Kickoff Day at West Covina High School on September 14, 1963, subject to the conditions of the staff,, • CITY MANAGER REPORTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN R,, L. AND MILDRED MARSHALL AND THE CITY CONCERNING THE SALE OF PROPERTY AT 203 SOUTH AZUSA AVENUE,, City Manager, Mr,, Aiassao I would like authorization to compromise and give him 5% more,, I need authorization from the Council to make this offer to him and reconfirm with the Council on the 29th of July so we can go into escrow if it is feasible,, This is almost two acres,, This was appraised by Vern Cox,, Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Snyder, and carried, that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with R. L. and Mildred J,, Marshall and bring an agreement back to the Council on the 29th of July for_, final sale and escrow,, RALPHS-ZODYS BARRICADE City Manager, Mr,, Aiassao We have a letter from them on this barricade. If you okay it we will go ahead and see that it goes in. Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that the City Manager be directed to put the barricade up with the approval of the Fire Chief and the Building Department,, -37- Ca C. 7/2.2/63 CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Ralphs-Zodys Barricade - Continued Page Thirty -Eight Councilman Heath: This barricade does no_t stop automobiles because it leaves a space where the cars can go through and not the trucks. BOWKER,PROPERTY City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: We are going into escrow with Frank Bowker. We have the commitment on the -curb and gutters which amounts to $19919.39. Was he supposed to participate for sidewalks? Councilman Jett: I think his discussion was when he developed he would have to put the sidewalks in anyway. City Manager, Mr,, Aiassa: The City Attorney suggested we subtract the $1,919.39 from the $14,385.00 we pay. This is acceptable to him. We will go into escrow tomorrow at ten o'clock. SAN GABRIEL SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION Mayor Barnes: City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: CIVIL DEFENSE We need $250 for the San Gabriel Symphony Association, This is in the budget. Mayor Barnes: I noticed in this evening's paper where the C.D. had a meeting on Sunday. I think I should have been notified. I received calls asking me why I wasn't there and I didn't know anything about it. I may not be able to make all of the things that happen during the week but on the weekends I don't think I have failed to go to a meeting of this type, City Manager, Mr,, Aiassa: They shot this'on;a Saturday and we did send notices about three weeks ago. • SAN GABRIEL SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION (Continued) Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Towner, and carried, to send $250.00 to the San Gabriel Valley Symphony Association subject to the approval of the budget. C o C o 7/22/63 Page Thirty -Nine CITY CLERK - Continued JEHOVAH°S WITNESSES Or Mr. Flotten: The Jehovah°s Witnesses are going from door to door soliciting rooms for their members attending the annual conference in Pasadena. They are asking if there are any rooms available for rent. We have nothing in our ordinance that prohibits anything like this. Mayor Barnes: There isn't anything we can do about it. FOREST LAWN Councilman Heath: I would like to ask something right now, I understand that there is a mad rush on the part of Walnut to try to annex this whole ranch, I be- lieve that Forest Lawn is working with Walnut as representatives in the appeal and they are using the threat that they want to beat West Covina to it because West Covina is thinking of annexing the ranch and if they don't beat West Covina, West Covina is going to annex them. As a result*, they are having debates and mass hearings and everything else in the City of Walnut; so I raight as well pass on to you the word is in Walnut, that they are rushing to beat out West Covina, Councilman Jett: • Councilman Snyder: Where would they get the idea that we were interested? If they are rushing to beat West Covina they have quite a head start. We strategically have very little opportunity to annex, Mayor Barnes: As far as I am concerned, if they are rushing to beat West Covina regarding a cemetery, they can go ahead and rush because I have been on two hearings, both where the City Council has turned down Forest Lawn, I take my original, position of some six years ago in stating that I only wanted to annex this property so that it could be developed in homes, and that I never really desired a cemetery, If they are assuming that West Covina wants this for a cemetery, as far as I am concerned, they have the least of worries. Councilman Towner: I don't think anybody has ever desired a cemetery. The question is that chances of keeping the cemetery out of there are pretty slim, and also that we do want to control that end of the town, and it is a remaining undeveloped portion of property that generally belongs with the City of West Covina. It is only for this reason that any consideration whatsoever was given for the cemetery, Councilman Heath: Well, I think the same way as the Mayor does, that if they are rushing to beat me out, let's say, they are rushing for no good reason whatsoever. They might as well slow down to a walk. Councilman Snyder: Obviously, if they succeed, Forest Lawn has achieved the objective they set out for, We have lost control of the ranch and the west of town. -39 - t Co Co 7/22/63 Page Forty CITY CLERK - Continued Forest Lawn - Continued: Mayor Barnes: I only wanted the ranch for control of residential development in the first place. I thought it would make beautiful homesiteso I was agree- able to annexation 165 for the benefit of the Bailey ranch when Vern Mottinger was the Mayor of West Covina. At that time I stated that I would not go for annexation 165 unless they assured me, this is my opinion, that Mr. Bailey was willing to annex the ranch property for residential property, and I have never changed my position. Councilman Snyder: We obviously are miles apart on this. I agree pretty -much with what Frank says. I think we missed the boat, took the wrong turn, when we didn't complete our negotiations with Forest Lawn. PARKED TRUCKS COMPLAINT Councilman Jett: A lady on Sunset between Workman and Rowland says trucks are being parked over there. Her name is Mrs. Neault, 408 North Sunset, Edgewood 7-0488. Mr. Flotten, will you call her and see if you can straighten this out? Mr, Flotten: Yes. DEMANDS • Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Jett, to approve de- mands totalling $233,952.54 as listed on demand sheets B-133 and C-320 through C-322 are herewith approved. This total includes fund transfers of $1,389.96 and bank transfers of $81,025.45. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 2708 The City Clerk presented: ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DEDICA- TING THE FIRE STATION NO, 3 TO THE MEMORY OF RALPH E. HARDIN" 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, Snyder, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No, 2708, (Councilman Snyder left the chambers at .1:50 A.M.) -40- C, C, 7/22/63 ATTORNEYS' FEES City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: Page Forty -One I have a bill here from Burke, Williams and Sorenson for $49227.59. Motion by Councilman.Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, to pay the bill from Burke, Williams and Sorenson in the amount of $4,227.59. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Towner, Jett, Heath, Mayor Barnes Noes: None Absent: Councilman Snyder TREASURER'S REPORT Motion by Councilman Towner, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, to accept and file the Treasurer's Report for the month of June, There being no further business, Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded • by Councilman Heath, and carried, that this meeting be adjourned to July �9, 1963 at 8:00 P,M, The meeting adjourned at 1:55 A,M, ATTEST: CITY CLERK APPROVED MAYOR -41-