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03-22-1965 - Regular Meeting - Minutes�a. • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA March 22, 1965 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Snyder at 7:45 P.M. in the West Covina City Hall. -Councilman Jett led the Pledge of Allegiance. The invocation .was given by Mr, Robert Flotter; City Clerk. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Snyder, Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath Others Present: Mr. George Aiassa, City Manager Mr. Robert Flotten, City Clerk & Admin. Assistant Mr, Harry Co Williams, City Attorney (to 10:35 P.M.) Mr, Herman R. Fast, Public Services Director Mr. Harold Joseph, Planning Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 23, 1965 - Approved as submitted as follows, Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Heath, and car- ried, that the Minutes of February 23, 1965 be approved as submitted. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS PROJECT M. Po 6430 Accept Street Improvements Driveway Locations . APPROVED LOCATION: West Covina Plaza at Center Street and Batelaan Avenue. Accept driveway relocations. No bond to release, Inspector's final report filed. Staff recommends acceptance. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried to accept the driveway relocations in Project M. Po 6430. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL LOCATION: Extension of Badillo DISTRICT Street Drain - Regional Storm Drain Project No. 1123 Project Engineering Services Agreement APPROVED Review Engineer's report and agree- ment. Authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements for Project No. 1123. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried, to receive the Engineer's report on Los Angeles County Flood Control District Storm Drain Project No. 1123 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to authorize and execute agreements for said project. -1- 0 Co Co 3/22/65 CITY CLERK'S REPORTS - Continued: ANNUAL REPORT ON STATUS OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS - 1,965 APPROVED Page Two Review Engineer's report. City. Engineer recommends acceptance of report and approval of pay- ment of reimbursement funds. Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Heath, to'accept the City Engineer's report on Annual Report of Status of Reimbursement Agreements, 1965, and direct the Finance Officer to disperse the funds available in accordance with the Reimbursement Agreement, Motion passed on roll call as follows., Ayes! Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes: None Absent. None VINCENT AVENUE INTERCHANGE Review Engineer's progress report. AGREEMENT WITH STATE DIVISION Approve proposed agreement with OF HIGHWAYS State Divisio�n of Highways APPROVED Approve transfer of funds. Staff recommends approval. Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Krieger, to ap- prove the proposed agreement with the State Division of Highways in respect to the Vincent Avenue Interchange Agreement and approve the transfer of funds. Motion passed on roll call as follows, Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Noes: None Absent: None PROJECT B. P. 6407 Bridge Improvement Azusa Avenue HELD OVER City Manager, Mro Aiassa, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder LCCATION,- Azusa Avenue at Walnut Creek Wash Review Engineer's progress report. This shouldn't be on the agenda, it should be held to April. (This was referred to the City Attorney). Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Nichols, and carried, that Project B. P. 6407 be held over to the regular Council meeting of April 12, 1965. RESOLUTION NO. 3130 Lot No. 23, Tract No. 26890 ADOPTED Mayor Snyder: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED" (Easement for storm drain purposes; Lot No. 23, Tract No, 26890) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. -2- • C� n U C,, Co 3/22/65 RESOLUTION NOo 3130 ® Continued Page Three Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, that said resolution be adopted,, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No,,, 3.130. RESOLUTION NO. 3131 Final Map of Tract Noe28988 ADOPTED Mayor Snyder: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO,, 3125 WHICH APPROVED FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 28988 AND ACCEPTING CERTAIN BONDS" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution,, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, that said resolution be adopted,, Motion passed on roil call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No,, 3131,, RESOLUTION NO,, 3132 Final Map of Tract No. 28988 ADOPTED Mayor Snyder: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 28988 AND ACCEPTING THE BONDS TO GUARANTEE THE OFF -GRADE IMPROVEMENTS" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution,, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, that said resolution be adopted,, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No,, 3132,, -3- Co Co 3/22/65 Page Four CITY CLERK'S REPORTS - Continued RESOLUTION NO,, 3133 The City Clerk presented, . Toluca Avenue "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO,, 3122" City Manager, Mr,, Aiassa, The staff has recommended that Richland Street be renamed to Toluca,, We have a letter addressed to the City Council from the Sister City Commissioners in making the decision regarding the street name change that a possible mall in the future civic center would be appropriate. 1 would like to suggest we do proceed with Richland and also that the Council direct the City Manager to work with the archi- tect and see if an appropriate area as outlined in this area can be designated in the Civic Center. Mr,, Frank Henrich 631 South St,, Ma.lo West Covina decision must be yours,, :The Sister this body felt they wanted to make from the Sister City Commissioners Council,, All we request is that it and that it be something that it is I am Chairman of the Sister City Foundation,, The Foundation does not wish to make any selection for the City Council,, We feel this City Commissioners representing a recommendation,, This letter is who were appointed by the City be something worth dedicating felt will not have to be reversed,, • Mrs,, Burt Bergman We understand an official action 426 South Leaf Avenue of putting up a plaque at this West Covina time is not .feasible,, I believe our intent is to to have the Council's attitude regarding what might develop and if in good faith the intention is there and the idea of welcoming or approving such a plan would be indicated by the Council then we would know this would be the purpose,, Councilman Jett, I would like to to the staff to opportunity for see this referred give us an more information,, Councilman Krieger, I think we are concerned about time here,, Mr. Henrich, is there any feeling by you or in your executive committee that you know of that would suggest that Richland would be inappropriate? Mr,, Frank Henrich-, No,, Councilman Heath, I hardly feel Richland can be considered as worth while as Center. On one side of the street it lines up with the back of Scoa's shipping platform,, On the other side you have a small parcel on the corner that faces on Service and doesn't face on Toluca. In back of it you have approximately 300 feet facing on Toluca. This is the street • we are to dedicate to show our sister city what we think of them? As far as taking a part of the civic center and calling it Toluca Square I hardly understand how this can be done because it will then be an imaginary line and be lost in the identity of the civic center,,` Let Center be Toluca and let it run from Glendora up through the old center' to the new center and back on the frontage road,, What more of an asset could we have to show our respect to our sister city? There is a possibility here that someone' is making folly out of this sister city program,, This.is something which is a worth while program and I think we should treat it as such,, -4- C, C, 3/22/65 RESOLUTION NO, 3133 m Continued Page Five Mayor Snyder: Nobody wants to make folly out • of any of this, I also feel there is validity in the point that Toluca Street is less an identifying name for future main street for downtown than Center Street would be, • Councilman Heath: Move that this Council reaffirm its previous stand naming Center Street "Toluca Boulevard", Mayor Snyder: The motion dies for lack of a second, Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Nichols, and carried, that Resolution No, 3122 changing the name of Center Street to Toluca Boulevard be rescinded, (Councilman Heath voted "No",) Mayor Snydero Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Nichols, that said resolution be adopted, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Mayor Snyder Noes: Councilman Heath Absent: None Said resolution was given No, 3133, Mayor Snyder: Personally, I don't think Richland is an unimportant street, It leads directly into the civic center, Because we can't be definite as to location we can't specify a mall area in the civic center tonight to be named in the future for Toluca but I am in favor of it and the City Manager will work with the architect and make recommendations regarding it, I think if the Council agrees we can say that we will name such a place in our civic center if feasible, Councilman Heath: front door of the County library, I that directly into the civic center, I believe you will find Richland Street runs directly into the don't know how we can extend Councilman Krieger: Do you have any alternate suggestions that we might consider as long as we are attempting to reach some kind of a solution on this problem? Councilman Heath: Right off the top of my head now I think there is going to have to be a name change very soon on Walnut Creek Parkway where it starts out at the freeway as Service and then when it crosses Sunset goes into Walnut Creek Parkway and when it gets to Glendora it swings down into Valinda Avenue, This might be a possibility. There is also a short section of street between Glendora and Vincent Avenue which is not named Walnut Creek Parkway, the name of which is going-t,o. have to be removed, S&'I • Co C, 3/22/65 RESOLUTION NO. 3133 - Continued Page Six Councilman Krieger: If I understand correctly what we went through the last time there has to be a screening of the shops or businesses or residents along a proposed street, does there not'? City Attorney, Mr, Williams: This isn't a law; it is a policy established by the Engineering Department. Councilman Heath: Along Walnut Creek Parkway there are very few residences: However, there is this one street between Vincent and Glendora which is now called Walnut Creek Parkway and it is a duplicate street, At the present time the Citrus Bank is on that street and no other develop- ment but it is a much better street I would say than Richland, Councilman Jett: I think that is a good idea for Walnut Creek Parkway going from Glendora and following it around the wash over to Service Avenue, This would allow the present Walnut Creek Parkway to stop at Vincent Avenue. Mayor Snyder: The staff came up with the recom- review any other possible streets? mendation of Richland. Did you City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: Yes, I think Richland will be a very important street, It is part of the civic center. I think this will be a very fine and attractive street, RESOLUTION NO, 3134 The City Clerk presented: Toluca Avenue "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA CHANGING THE NAME OF RICHLAND AVENUE TO TOLUCA AVENUE" Mayor Snyder: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Krieger, that said resolution be adopted, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Krieger, Nichols, Mayor Snyder Noes: Councilmen Jett, Heath Absent: None Said resolution was given No, 3134, • Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried, that the City Council request the staff to work with the architects designing our civic center development toward the end that an appropriate location or portion of that development might be so designed -that it could be named in honor of our sister city Toluca, (Councilman Jett voted "No",) C, C, 3/22/65 CITY CLERK'S REPORTS - Continued Page Seven CITY PROJECT C,0,6516 LOCATION: Community Youth Center, ACCEPT BLOCK WALL IMPROVEMENT Cameron Park. COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER APPROVED Accept block wall improvement and authorize City Engineer to release Pacific Employers Insurance Company performance bond No, 01-B-102,453 in the amount of $51082,21 subject to notice of completion procedure, Staff recommends acceptance, Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, to accept the block wall improvement in City Project C.P.6515 and authorize release of Pacific Employhrs Insurance Company performance bond No. 01-B-102,453 in the amount of $5,082,21 subject to notice of completion procedure. 'S'CHEDULED MATTERS BIDS 1965 WEED AND RUBBISH Bids received in office of City ABATEMENT PROGRAM Clerk on Plarch 17, 1965 at 10:00 A,M, and referred to the • City Engineer for recommendation to the City Council at this meeting, The bids received are as follows; HAROLD WATTS 10% bid bond $ 59360,00 COMMERCIAL LOT CLEANING 10% bid bond 6,265,00 WM, J, WALKER $700 cert, ck, 69845,00 Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Jett, that the contract for the 1965 Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program be awarded to Harold Watts on the basis of his low bid in the amount of $5,360.00, in accordance with the prices and schedule outlined in the bid proposal, this work to be accomplished in accordance with District Map 1965 and completed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Streets of the City of West Covina, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes: None Absent: None HEARINGS 1965 WEED AND RUBBISH This date set for hearing of ABATEMENT PROGRAM protests or objections from • PROTEST HEARING property owners and other interested parties by Resolution of Intention No, 3112.adopted February 23, 1965, Mayor Snyder: Mr, City Clerk, do you have thf. affidavits of publication and mailing as required by law? C • 0 C, C, 3/22/65 1965 WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT PROGRAM ® Continued City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: Yes, I do, Page Eight Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to receive and file the aforementioned affidavits. Mayor Snyder: City Clerk, Mro Flotten: Mayor Snyder: Mr. City Clerk, have you received any written protests or objections against performing.this proposed work? No protests either written or oral. Does anyone in the audience have any verbal objections regarding this proposed work? Mr. A. M. Gilmore My objection to the entire weed 835 South Orange Avenue abatement program is that it is West Covina a weed cultivation program, If you take a look at Dr. Gordon?s property at Garvey and Orange and all the way westward to the City limits you will find that they go in and really they cultivate it because you have two crops, First the wild mustard that comes up earlier in the year and then after that you will have the tumble weeks and then you will have a clearance of that and you will give them permits to burn. I think there are plenty of chemicals to retard growth, Mayor Snyder: Mr, Aiassa, is this permissible? City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: The only cities I know using it is in restricted areas, Any time you use chemicals there are alternate effects. There are people who have allergies to them and you destroy other plant life, I will give you a report on using chemicals to take care of these weeds but there are other hazards not outlined now when you start using these strong weed control elements, ..-Mayor Snyder: I think it is too late to do anything about it this year but staff should look into this and give us information about it, There being no further public testimony, the hearing was closed, Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, to overrule all protests, Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, ordering the abatement of weed and removal of rubbish in those properties indicated in the 1965 Weed and Rubbish Diagram, RESOLUTION NO, 3135 ADOPTED Mayor Snyder: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1965 TO HAROLD WATTS" ($51360,00) Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, 0 LJ • Co Co 3122/65 RESOLUTION NO, 3135 - Continued Page Nine Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen.Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 3135. Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the staff be directed to prepare and submit to the Council at their convenience a report on possible alternative methods of weed abatement. ZONE CHANGE N0, 336 LOCATION: Wescove and Truman Placey Leonard Jones 6 Leo Howard east of Glendora Avenue, HELD OVER north of Merced Avenue. Request to reclassify from Zone R--A to Zone R-P denied by Planning Commission Resolution No. 1766'. Called up by Council on March 8, 1965. City Clerk, Mr. Flotten: The notice of this public hearing appeared in the West Covina Tribune on March 11, 1965 and 22 notices were mailed to property owners in the area. (Read Planning Commission Resolution No,, 1766.) Mayor Snyder: IN FAVOR This is the time and place for the public hearing. Mr. Leonard Jones I have a plan indicating that the 2326 Coronet Court City has on its priority list the Covina desire and program to put a half street through our property known as the Merced Alignment. By this proposal they are asking for two little pieces of our property with the understanding that they will pave the half -street on the opposite side of our property. This is the reason I am here. This is not satisfactory to us. I don't feel a half -street being put in will solve the traffic problem in this area. When the zoning was granted at the time there was some question about this and they left the property back here in three lots. This represents some 329000 square feet. The street does not come in directly and there is only room for about three ingresses and egresses here. The curb and gutter is already in. If we cut that curb and gutter for three ingresses and egresses there will be no room for off-street parking. Mr. Paresi, Mrs. Thyberg, who lives across the street, Mrs. Leone, who lives next door., have all told me that this is not satisfactory to them. We are asking for a straight line and for this lot split to be made., The lot we are asking for would conform to the other lots in the area being exactly the same size as the one immediately to the east. We have the feeling this is not asking too much in view of the fact the City is asking for 34,840 square feet to be given to them. Inasmuch as we have offered to pay for the curb and the gutter and six feet of the paving as well as the giving of that land which over three, years ago was appraised at over $24,000, and inasmuch as we are giving-, this amount of land, we feel it only fair for us to have some compensation and we felt this was a reasonable request. 0 0 C. Co 3/22/65 ZONE CHANGE NO, 336 - Continued Page Ten My neighbor Mr, Shaub and I had an oral and written agreement after the property was sold to him, After a full disclosure of the problem that we would cooperate with each other in putting in the street and the half street is not satisfactory to either of us, There probably would be a saving of somewhere between fifty and seventy -thousand dollars to the City -- there is severence damage involved; there is a house there we rent and the street if put in comes within four feet of it, I would like to read a few remarks made by Mr, Vern Cox, a licensed real estate appraiser, This appraisal was made over three years ago, "The property zoning would compensate for the loss of 'value to the property owners in severence damage. Due to shape impairment at the south end of this property it was estimated March 27, 1963 that approximately 2100 square .feet would be unusable because of dimentions that were caused by the alignment of the proposed Merced Avenue, There is indicated a possible saving to the City of 5259075 which represents the value of the land for the street, The minimum saving would be based on the dedication of the I and with the City paying for the cost of the street. The land is zoned R-A residential -agricultural which obviously is not one of the highest and best uses for this land, It is the opinion of your appraiser that a compromise between commercial and residential should be made. The northeasterly remainder should all be R-P,o' This was made over three years ago and surely the evaluations on the land that we are discussing are far more than that day, We are willing, to give the land and pay for the curbs and the gutters and six feet of the paving and all we are asking is to split off that one lot which is exactly the same size as the lot to the east. We are asking that you put the remainder into the R-P. We are making a statement that the half -street is not acceptable to either of us and we are morally and legally bound to each other to not dedicate a half -street to the City, There being no further public testimony, the hearing was closed, Councilman Heath: I think you will find the one lot Mr. Jones is asking to remain R-A would have a full frontage on the street. If we try to add another lot that second lot would have an access of 20 or 25 feet on the street; there would be no place to park, Councilman Jett: I feel this property is certainly residential, The rest of this property has been zoned for approximately three years and no develop- ment whatsoever has taken place on this property. I think if you extended this now you. .would be going against your Planning Commission, your General Plan and the D,M,J,M, report and in my opinion, against good planning, Councilman Heath; to the City, I think it would by very property to be rezoned R-P because it could be legitimately rezoned to R-P t Mayor Snyder; The property to the south of this parcel in question belongs fitting for that piece of is disposed of. I think it o square off the entire area, I think this would be an intrusion on the R-1, -10- Cv Co 3/22/65 ZONE CHANGE NO,, 3.36 - Continued Page Eleven Councilman Nichols; I have tried to look at this • parcel quite fairly,, The thing that disturbs me here is that I am not satisfied that zoning this major parcel into R-P is proper zoning. On the other hand, the alternatives suggested by our own staff don't seem to me as being the answer, either. They talk about two or three additional lots on Wescove Place when even by making the so-called knuckle in there if you come in with even two lots you have substandard frontage, you have a parking problem,on a very narrow street which is a problem street anyway from a traffic access and control standpoint so I think neither the applicant nor our staff have provided us with an answer to this parcel. From that stand- point I do not favor this zoning request,, I think somewhere there is a better answer than we have seen here this evening Mayor Snyder: If we squared the area off it would perhaps discourage further encroachment to the east,, Councilman Krieger- I would personally be in favor of holding this matter over with the hearing closed to the next regular meeting of the Council which would be April 12 to explore somewhat further the possible consequences of this type of development and what alternatives, if any, there are on this situation,, • Councilman Heath: If you have a staff report they are submitting additional evidence,, I think the thing to do would be to reopen the hearing and hold it open until the end of the next meeting,, City Attorney, Mr,, Williams- I think you would have to,, I don't see how you could consider any factors that haven't been presented tonight unless you hold the hearing open. Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Nichols, and carried, that Zone Change No,, 336 be held over to the meeting of April 12, 1965 with the hearing held open and with the staff directed to consider the possible alternatives of development and recommendations to submit them to us at that time,, City Attorney, Mr,, Williams: If this is zoned and if that one parcel of R-1 which lies north of the subject property requested that it also be zoned R-P, as a matter of law you would have to grant it,, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried, that the staff give the Council a recommendation on what they think the Council should do with the Skelton property in conjunction with the report just requested on Zone Change No,, 336,, -11- C, Co 3/22/65 HEARINGS - Continued Page Twelve ZONE CHANGE NOa 337 LOCATION: 15817 Francisquito • Ernest Moeck Avenue between Mullender APPROVED and Glendora Avenues, and PRECISE PLAN NO, 447 Request to reclassify from Zone Ernest Moeck A-1 10,000 (County) to Zone R-1 DENIED Area District II (City), approved and by PlanningCommission Resolution UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT NO, 99 No, 1760, Request for con - Ernest Moeck struction of building for a DENIED convalescent home in Zone R-1 approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 1764. Request for approval of precise plan for building of a convalescent home approved by Planning Commission Resolution No,, 1765, City Clerk, Mr,, Flotten: The notice of this hearing appeared in the West Covina Tribune on March 11, 1965 and 55 notices were mailed out to the property owners in the area on March 10, 1965, (Read Planning Commission Resolutions 1760, 1764 and 1765,) Mayor Snyder: Mrs. John Ho Walker 1.5831 East Francisquito called "vacant"? Mayor Snyder: I have been there This is the time and place for the public hearing, I live right next to the church but west of it, I would like to know why this property is for 18 years. We will make note of the fact that this property is not vacant,, Councilman Jett: Have you been considering annexation to the City of. West Covina or has there been any discussion down there about it? Mrs. Jahn H,, Walker: No, I haven't talked to anyone except the co-owner of the proposed piece of property, He came and asked us if we would be interested, We told him only in case we could get the same zoning that he could but we have no precise plan and we are not on the market, There being no further public testimony, the hearing was closed. City Attorney, Mr, Williams: This annexation would have to be amended before it could go through, City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: We have had this case postponed until April, City Attorney, Mr, Williams: You can proceed with the zoning but the annexation may.never take place, The reason is you cannot annex a parcel which'is more than 300 feet long.unless it is more than 200 feet wide,, This is not more than 200 feet wide and it is more than 300 feet long, This property is 1.10 feet wide, Mayor Snyder: Have you conducted any studies of the neighbors in the area to determine their interest? -12- 0 Co C, 3122/65 ZONE CHANGE NO, 337 (MOECK) - Continued Page Thirteen Planning Director, Mr. Joseph- No,, We had a visit from Mr. Moeck and he brought a gentleman in with him and they said they were going ahead and contacting neighboring property and see what they could do to bring this property into the City. Councilman Jett: Mayor Snyder: City Attorney, Mr. Williams-. Could we assume that he has been unsuccessful? Apparently there is some reason he isn't here tonight. Is a convalescent home defined the same as a nursing home or a rest home? It is now defined the same as a hospital. Planning Director, Mr, Joseph-. A rest home is permissive in the residential zones but convalescent home is unclassified use and does have bed patients. Councilman Jett: Councilman Krieger: I can't justify going into strictly a residential area for this. The request .for the zone change is R-19 Area District II, Councilman Nichols: It would seem to me if these people are desirous of coming in knowing they have to have a larger parcel to annex to the City that it would have been in their interest to provide that parcel to the City and not to this Council to provide the zoning in advance on that. Councilman Krieger: I don't see anything wrong with the R-1 zone there. Mayor Snyder: I am in favor of the R-1 zone. I think, however, the convalescent home is a pretty heavy usage for that property. Planning Director, Mr. Joseph: There is one directly across the street from it. Councilman Heath: Can we hold this over for a while and find out if the owner of the property is going to come up with more land? Unless he does, what we are doing tonight means nothing. Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Nichols, and carried, that Zone Change No. 337 be approved subject to annexation. Motion by Councilman Jett,,seconded by Councilman Nichols, and carried, that Unclassified Use Permit No. 99 be denied. (Councilmen Krieger and Heath voted "No".) Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried, that Precise Plan of Design No. 447 be denied. -13- • • • C, Co 3122/65 HEARINGS - Continued ZONE CHANGE NO. 338 Robert Ebiner APPROVED Page Fourteen LOCATION: 835, 841, 8499 853, and 861 South Glendora Avenue between Cameron and Vine. Request to reclassify from Zone R®1 to Zone R®P approved by Planning Commission Resolution No, 1761, City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: The notice of this -public hearing appeared in the West Covina Tribune on March 11, 1956, and 48 notices were mailed to property owners in the area, (Read Planning Commission Resolution No,, 1761,) Mayor Snyder: IN FAVOR This is the time and place for the public hearing, Mr, Robert Ebiner I would like to call your 1502 West Service Avenue attention to the description, West Covina The legal description describes six parcels and the street addresses list only five parcels although some of the notices have described all six, The address 845 is omitted in the Planning Commission resolution, However, 841 and 845 are owned by the same individual, The legal description is adequately described in all notices, There being no further public testimony, the hearing? was closed, Mayor Snyder: What is the depth of this property with relationship to the property zoned to the south, Planning Director, Mr, Joseph: It is 135 as opposed to 110, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Nichols, and carried, that Zone Change No, 338 be approved, CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented: Zbne Change Noo334, Smith "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD OVER OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES" (ZC 3349 Smith) Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried,, to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance, Councilman Krieger: Move that this matter be held over and request a study of North Azusa Avenue from the freeway north to the City .boundary limits by the Planning Department and the Planning Commission, -14- Ca Co 3/22/65 ORDINANCE (SMITH)' ® Continued • City Attorney, Mr. Williams. - Councilman Krieger: Page Fifteen Are you going to hold this ordinance open and receive additional evidence? I am just moving to hold the ordinance adoption over. What about the date certain on this? City Attorney, Mr. Williams: Once introduced you can pass it ten years from now. It will keep appearing unless a motion is adopted to deny this rezoning or approve this rezoning. You can set it -to a specific date but until you either pass the ordinance or adopt a resolution denying the zoning the matter is still pending before you. If you have a motion that ties the holding of this proceeding over in with a study of facts to be presented to you in order to enable you to determine th outcome of this proceeding you will have to hold a new public hearing or else disregard the study and act on this before the study. Councilman Krieger.- My intent obviously would be better stated by stating it in two motions. I will withdraw my first motion. Mr. Joseph, what would you anticipate as far as time is concerned in such a study? Planning Director, Mr. Joseph.- It would take us six months. The Planning Commission has given us a certain amount of work which will take a while to perform. We are in the midst of this now including the Huntington Beach Freeway, including the large annexation study, and several other things on the priority list. For us to place this on the list we would have to receive the concurrence of the Planning Commission and I would suggest honestly that we could not hope to finish a report in less than six months. Councilman Krieger: Is there any time limitation as to the amount of time we can hold a matter like this over? City Attorney, Mr. Williams.- Well, there is a provision in the code that you shall decide within 40 days after the closing of the hearing but it is directory only and unless a writ of mandate is brought against you you can still decide it at any time. They could only mandate you to act so in effect there is no time Limit, Even though it says you shall act within 40 days if you act after the 40 days it is legal. Councilman. Krieger: Is there a limitation to the time we can table it? City Attorney, Mr. Williams: No, except the one I mentioned which is a directive provision to decide a case within 40 days but it isn't jurisdictional. . Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that this matter be held over to our first regular meeting in November. November 8' 1965. (Councilmen Nichols and Heath voted "No".) m15- C. C, 3/22/65 ORDINANCE (SMITH) - Continued Page Sixteen • Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the Planning staff be directed and the Planning Commission be requested to prepare and submit to the Council a comprehensive study on the General Plan as it presently pertains to North Azusa Avenue from the freeway to the northerly boundary of the City limits and to include in such study the present zoning and land uses alone North Azusa Avenue and to submit such a report to the Council on or before the last regular meeting of the Council in the month of October, 1965, Mayor Snyder: I would like to review that portion of the General Plan dealing with highway commercial, also, Planning Director, Mr, Joseph: I would hope that the report back to the City Council will also include a rewriting of our commercial zones in order to tie the proposal, future land use and zoning on the General Plan into proposed zones which would be established at that time if any changes need to be made, Councilman Heath: I think we should study the problem and find out if we want to institute the highway commercial zoning, Planning Director, Mr, Joseph: We will work with the Planning • Commission on this. Councilman Jett: I wouldn't like to see a complete change in all the commercial zones, I think the thinking is to include in the highway commercial the uses permitted in that without changing the others, Mayoo Snyder: ORDINANCE NO, Signs ADOPTED Or clarify it,, It doesn't mean anything now, 913 The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGNS" Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, to waive further reading of the boyd of the ordinance, Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said ordinance be adopted, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder • Noes: None Absent: None Said ordinance was given No, 913, -16- • C, C, 3/22/65 CITY ATTORNEY ® Countinued ORDINANCE NO, 914 Chapter 4 of Article VIII Signs ADOPTED Page Seventeen The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE VIII RELATING TO SIGNS" Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance, Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said ordinance be adopted, Motion passed on .roll call as follows. Ayes. Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes. None Absent. None Said ordinance was given No, 914, ORDINANCE 140, 915 Fortune Telling, Palmistry ADOPTED The City Attorney presented. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT FORTUNE TELLING, PALMISTRY AND SIMILAR PRACTICES" Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried, to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, that said ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows. - Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes. None Absent. None Said ordinance was given No, 915, ORDINANCE N0, 916 Repealing Ordinance No. 900 ADOPTED The City Attorney presented. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA REPEALING ORDINANCE Pd0, 900" Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, that said ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows; Ayes. Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath Noes. Mayor Snyder Absent. None Said ordinance was given No, 916, -17- C. Co 3/22/65 CITY ATTORNEY m Continued ORDINANCE NO, 917 • Zone Change No. 319 Home Savings & Loan Asso. ADOPTED i Page Eighteen 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 PART OF CERTAIN PREMISES" (ZC 319, Home Savings and Loan Association) Motion by Councilman Heath9 seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried, to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance, Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes: Councilman Nichols Absent: None Said ordinance was given No. 917, ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Zone Change No. 336 Beattie and Millen 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 335, Beattie and Miller) Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried, to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried, that said ordinance be introduced. �"•ESOLUTION NO, 3136 The City Attorney presented: Precise Plan No.26O (1) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Beattie and Miller OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ADOPTED ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN FOR THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY" (PP 260(1)'e Beattie 6 Miller) Mayor Snyder: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Heath9 seconded by Councilman Krieger, that said • resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 3136. -59:E Co Co 3/22/65 CITY ATTORNEY - Continued RESOLUTION NOo 3137 • Westinghouse v/s West Covina ADOPTED Page Nineteen The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING THE COUNSEL OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO DEFEND THE CITY IN A CERTAIN CASE" Mayor Snyder- Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. City Attorney, Mr. Williams., I have ascertained that the Westinghouse claim is for a recovery of property taxes. They wish to seek this recovery against the County and it is made up of parcels in several cities, including this City. The County Counsel will, defend us if we request him to. In fact, he is required to if we request him to do so. Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows., Ayes., Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes., None Absent., None • Said resolution was given No. 3137,, PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING STANFORD RESEARCH INSTITUTE REPORT ON AUDITORIUM Councilman Jett: I think the Planning Commission's recommendation was that we proceed. - with the Stanford report and request the Stanford Research group to begin the second phase of this study. My question is do we still want to pursue the regional auditorium at this time with the advent of this theater coming in? Mayor Snyder., I think the first phase of the report indicated that the theater - in -the -round coming in would have some effect on the regional auditorium but would have no effect on helping the need for a conventional type center and other uses. There will. be limited public use of the theater - in -the -round but there won't be enough nights available for all the uses that a regional auditorium indicates. Councilman Krieger., In the first phase they recom- mended holding final decision of the regional auditorium until they could determine the full impact of the theater -in -the -round. They recommended in the interim the exhibit space be enlarged over that which they might otherwise recommend to us. My feelings are on that that I would prefer to see the Council defer any action on initiating the second phase until such time we are able to determine the responsibility to our present bond'issue. _19- C, Co 3/22/65 Page Twenty PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT ON AUDITORIUM - Continued • Councilman Heath-. I think it should be deferred more than that, until we can find out how we are going to pay for it, 0 Mayor Snyderg want to see it tabled and forgotten, This should be referred to a point certain on the agenda. I don't I want to see it brought back, City Manager, Mr, Aiassa-. H,H,F,A, applications might be considered where you will go on with the study but not be involved in any cost until you determine whether or not to build. Councilman Heath-. Why go into a report now and come up with a certain result and then not be able to finance construction funds for three to five years and by that time the report is obsolete; conditions have changed; and the conclusion of that report could be entirely reversed. When you can see where you are going to get funds to finance construction at that time spend money for a report and see whether we should go to a regional or local and use the latest facts at that time, Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried, that this matter come back on the agenda at budget study time, REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION OF MARCH 17, 1965 TRACT N0, 28220 Southern California Savings and Loan Assoc, So indicated by Mr, Flotten, LOCATION-. Southerly of Hidden Valley Drive, Hollencrest . Drive and Alpine Drive, 95,0 Acres - 171 Lots - R-10 A,D, IV (City) and A-1-5 (County Zoning), Denied by Planning Commission on March 17, 1965, Appealed by applicant March 19, 1965, Staff recommends referral back to Planning Commission for further study and report, City Clerk, Mr, Flotten-. You have a copy of the letter from McIntire & Quiros dated March 19, You also have copies of a memo from the Planning Director regarding this matter, City Manager, Mr, Aiassa-. There appears to be an old map and when it came up there was a difference in lot size and lot distribution, We would like to have • this referred back to the Planning Commission and the Planning Department for a report and study, City.Attorney, Mr, Williams: Planning Director, Mr, Joseph-. Is this a tentative map or a final map? A tentative map, -20® C,, C,, 3/22/65 TRACT N0 28220 - Continued Page Twenty -One City Attorney, Mr,, Williams: With a tentative map there is no . hearing but a tentative map, it is my recollection, that if a tentative map is not approved at the next meeting of the City Council after it is presented, is not acted on at the next meeting after it is presented, it is automatically approved unless you have the consent of the applicant for an extension of time,, Councilman Krieger: The applicant here has asked that it be referred back,, City Attorney, Mr,, Williams: The Minutes should reflect this continuance is with the consent of the applicant because unless it is with the consent of the applicant if at your next meeting you have not acted on it it is automatically. approved. C� • Motion by Councilman Krieger seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that at the request of the applicant that Tentative Tract Map No,, 28220 be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study and report at the first regular meeting of the Council. in April, 1965, and that this matter be continued to that date,, RECREATION 6 PARKS .None 'GENERAL MATTERS 'ORAL. COMMUNICATIONS None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None (Mr,, Williams left the chambers at 10:35 PaM,,) 'CITY MANAGER REPORTS RE-EVALUATION OF PRECISE PLAN TIME LIMITS City Manager, Mr,, Aiassa; You all have copies of this report,, (Read report re this matter,,) Councilman Jett: I still feel one year is not enough,, I think it should. be two years with the possibility of extension,, -21- L.I n U C, Ca 3/22/65 RE-EVALUATION OF PRECISE PLAN TIME LIMITS - Continued Councilman Heath: Councilman Nichols; two years rather than the one year, Page Twenty -Two I would go along with thato I believe there should be a limit imposed,, I would go along with Mayor Snyder: I would, too, Councilman Jett; Move to approve Resolution NO,, 567 of the Planning Commission with the exception that Item 12 be changed to two years with the provision for a one-year extension instead of one year time limit and one year possible extension, Councilman Heaths I think there should be some provision that if the Planning Director does not grant this extension that the man has the right to appeal,, Councilman Jett: I would like to add to my motion that if the Planning Director does not grant the extension that the applicant has the right to appeal to the Planning Commission with a further appeal to the City Council, Councilman Heath: Action on Councilman Jett's motion: Krieger voted "No".) TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES March 11, 1965 I will second the motion. Motion carriedo (Councilman Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that.the Traffic Committee Minutes of March 11, 1965 be held over to the first regular meeting in April of 1965,,. REVIEW BOARD MINUTES March 20 1965 Councilman Krieger: There is a report as I understand it th Department to the Review Board dated March 27th, "Therom Planninglanning Departmentt believes that the grounds for a slight modification have been met and therefore recommends for approval," Then the Review Board takes the matter and unanimously finds that the grounds haven't been met,, Is that the net effect of this? Planning Director, Mr,, Joseph: Yes,, The Planning Department report is written by the staff man, Wallace Austin, who presents the matter to the Review Board,, I don't see the report prior to the hearing,, m22® Ca Co 3/22/65 Page Twenty -Three REVIEW BOARD MINUTES.(3/2/65) Continued Councilman Krieger: The next question has to do with the comments themselves. Is the slight modification treated as a variance? Planning Director, Mr,, Joseph: Yes. It is ,in the variance section'of the code. Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the Review Board Minutes of March 2, 1965 be accepted and placed on file. LEEDS, HILL & JEWETT PAYMENT NO,, 7 Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Jett, to approve payment No. 7, March 22, 1965 for $2,370.08 to Leeds, Hill & Jewett Purchase Order No,, 10583. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Mayor Snyder Noes: Councilman Heath Absent: None • BUDGET ANALYST POSITION ABOLISHMENT City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: The Personnel Board has made a recommendation that in view of the recent recruitment that Budget Analysist position be abolished and Assistant Finance Director, salary range 29, be authorized. Councilman Krieger: It seems like a strange reason for creating a higher paid position than that which is being abolished. Why didn't we go for an Assistant Finance Director to begin with? City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: We tried to fill the position as it was almost five years ago. Gold stressed the point that the position should be upgraded because of the responsibility involved. Councilman Krieger: This man has added responsibility, not just added pay with a new title? City Manager, Mr. Aiassa- Yes, Councilman Nichols: Wouldn't it be more appropriate to try to readvertise and hire an analyst and then if he works out and turns out to be a good man and he is doing the job then to abolish the position and create the new one and in effect advance him? City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: I want to create a position of City Comptroller where=,th:e City finances will be controlled in one department. I also want to divide some of the responsibility of the Finance Department to the Assistant Director of Finance. We are going into data processing, centralized -23- 0 • C, C, 3/22/65 Page Twenty -Four BUDGET ANALYST POSITION ABOLISHMENT - Continued inventory, all these things, and also want to set up a depreciation program on all capital equipment of the property. Mayor Snyder: You can't get a man with the experience and education that you want to come in at this salary under 26a, City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: If you get them down on this level Mr. Kay will have to school them, I want someone if Mr. Kay leaves town that I have someone to carry the department, Mayor Snyder: When you brought this up you used the wrong justification. You really need this position, City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: If Mr„ Kay is offered a much better job I could not promote a Financial Analyst into a position of Finance Officer but I can bring up the Assistant Director of Finance if he has the ability to handle the job and I have an inside trained mane RESOLUTION NO, 3138 Amending certain Class Specifications ADOPTED Mayor Snyder: The City Manager presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING CERTAIN CLASS SPECIFI- CATIONS ATTACHED TO RESOLUTION NO, 1277" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Nichols, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Krieger, Nichols, Mayor Snyder Noes: Councilmen Jett, Heath Absent: None Said resolution was given No, 3138, EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION AT CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CITY EMPLOYEE CONFERENCE City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: This is a conference that the representatives of the City Employees' Association attend, I have no right to grant them permiss-ion to leave, Only the Council can do this. Jim Rasp is the only one going and it is for two days. Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried, that permission be given to James Rasp to attend the California League of City Employee Conference for two days, -24- C, Co 3/22165 CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Continued Page Twenty -Five REPORT ON EL MONTE AIRPORT • City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: We have made a report to the Council and Mr. Windsor prepared it, Mayor Snyder: This report doesn't answer the question, Did he call the City of El Monte and ask them what they want? RESOLUTION The City Manager presented: E1 Monte Airport "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA URGING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO TAKE SUCH ACTION AS REASONABLY NECESSARY TO SAVE EL MONTE AIRPORT AS A GENERAL AVIATION FACILITY" Mayor Snyder: We will not take any action on this. We handled this a few weeks ago, This matter will be tabled, TICKET AD14ISSIONS TAX • Mayor Snyder: It seems to me although the report doesn't appear to justify it too much that a ticket admission tax should be considered, These types of operations create traffic problems in excess of the normal and require extra policemen, I don't think we should take any action on this now but I think it should be kept in mind, Councilman Heath: You may have a point, However, I don't think you will get enough out of this to warrant the extra bookkeeping, SUMMARY OF JOINT MEETING Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried, that the summary report of the joint meeting be accepted and placed on file, POLICE DEPARTMENT RANGE SCORES City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: You have received this report, • Councilman Heath: The last report that came out just prior to this one, 66% of the officers improved their scores over the previous month. I think the officers should be commended on this. Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Nichols, a-nd carre,d, that the Council send a letter of commendation to the Police Department regarding this matter, W1•'L • • Cv Cv 3/22/'65 CITY MANAGER REPORTS m Continued TAX RATES City Manager, Mr,, Aiassa: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION APPOINTMENT Page Twenty -Six This is your 1964-65 tax rates, This is for information only, City Manager, Mro Aiassa: There was a vacancy created on this Commission, Revo Leonard P,, Wittlinger will be the new appointment to the Human Relations Commission. CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO,, 3139 ADOPTED Mayor Snyder: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA COMMENDING HERMAN R. FAST FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution,, Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Jett, that said resolution be adopted,, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No,, 3139. RESOLUTION NO, 3140 ADOPTED Mayor Snyder: The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA COMMENDING JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution,, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, that said resolution be adopted,, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No,, 3140. • C, C, 3/22/65 CITY CLERK m Continued RESOLUTION NO. 3141 ADOPTED Mayor Snyder: Page Twenty -Seven The City Clerk presented:. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA COMMENDING RALPH M, GOLDSTEIN FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Nichols, that said resolution be adopted, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: 'Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution waE given No, 3141, TRA14SFER OF A,B,C, LICENSE City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: We have the application of the Hideaway for transfer of A,B,C, license, Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the -Council lodge no protest in this matter, UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER ASSOCIATION COMMUNICATION City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: The Council has copies of the letter from the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association requesting the Council to appoint a representative to the Board of Directors and an alternate, Councilman Krieger: Mayor Snyder. - CITY TREASURER The mayor did that at the last meeting, Mr, Krieger is the representative and Mr, Jett is the alternate, 40 Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, to accept and place on file the Treasurer's monthly report for February, 1965, -27- Co C. 3/22/65 Page Twenty -Eight MAYOR'S REPORTS CALIFORNIA STATE EDUCATION AGENCY City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: With John Adams leaving we need somebody to sign forms for the California State Educational Agency for surplus property. I talked to Mr. Rumbaugh down at the Corporation Yard and Jim Heath and they suggest we take an assistant on my staff so I am recommending Gerald Weeks to handle this and we need a resolution authorizing his signature. RESOLUTION NO. 3142 Surplus Property ADOPTED 'Mayor Snyder: The City Manager presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING':GERALD Co WEEKS TO SIGN FORMS OF CALIFORNIA-STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY"' Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution, Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Jett, that said resolution be adopted, Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilman Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder • Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given No. 3142 RESOLUTION NO. 3143 The City Manager presented: Surplus Property "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING GERALD Co WEEKS TO SIGN FORMS OF CALIFORNIA STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY" Mayor Snyder: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolution. Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Jett, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, .Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes: None Absent: None Said resolution was given Noa 31430 BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE Mayor Snyder: The Chamber called me and said it was their intent that it should be the responsibility of the Council so I am having a meeting with Mr. Seeds and the Chamber Thursday to clarify this. I'll bring back a recommendation. 0 n Co C, 3/22/65 MAYOR'S REPORTS - Continued ADJOURNED MEETING AGENDA Page Twenty -Nine Mayor Snyder: The things for study next Monday night are the arguments for the bond, the pool halls and the method of appointment to the Human Relations Commission, GROSS RECEIPTS STUDY Mayor Snyder: City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor Snyder: Councilman Heath: City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: REAPPORTIONMENT Is the Chamber progressing on the gross receipts -study? Yes. Do we have a more complete list of names on Planning Commission possibilities? I have another one coming in tomorrow, We will take care of that, Mayor Snyder: We have a sample resolution from the City of Inglewood and other cities urging that a territory of incorporated city not be divided among two or more senatorial districts, We haven't passed a similar resolution, have we? City Clerk, Mr, Flotten: Councilman Nichols: RESOLUTION N0, 3144 Senatorial Districts ADOPTED Mayor Snyder: No, I thought this was a good resolution, The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA URGING THAT THE TERRITORY IF INCORPORATED CITY NOT BE DIVIDED AMONG TWO OR MORE SENATORIAL DISTRICTS" Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the resolutions -29- C, Co 3/22/65 Page Thirty RESOLUTION MO. 3144 - Continued Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Nichols, that said resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nicholssibath, Mayor Snyder Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Heath: Said resolution was given No, 3144, The Committee of Mayors adopted almost an identical resolution today at their meeting?, Mayor Snyder: We have a letter from the City of Pasadena saying that a meeting is going to be held at City Hall in Monrovia Monday night to discuss reapportionment and they include here a questionnaire to be filled out, Is anyone interested in going to that meeting? Councilman Nichols: The letter indicated that if there was a general concensus that one response on the questionnaire would be adequate from a given city council, Mayor Snyder: I think we are all pretty well agreed, iMotion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried, that the Mayor be authorized to complete the questionnaire on re- apportionment and return it to the City of Pasadena, COUNTY COMMUNCATION Mayor Snyder: We have a letter from the County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation, stating that there will be a public hearing on April 5 for the purpose of receiving testimony of endorsement for various projects warranted County participation under the terms of the bond act, It says further we have expressed interest in this in the past and we should appear, We should have some representation, I will appoint Mr, Aiassa to go, GRAND AVENUE Mayor Snyder: the development of Grand Avenue, • City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: We have a request from Mount San Antonio College to support You passed two resolutions on this, Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that the Mayor be directed to notify Mr. Edinger of Mount San Antonio College that we have adopted such a resolution and attach a copy, -30- E 0 C. C, 3/22165 MAYOR'S REPORTS - Continued BILLS BEFORE LEGISLATURE Page Thirty -One Mayor Snyder: There are still many more bills that have to go through the Legislature before they close, So far there have been 39500 bills put through this year and they have some here that should get our attentions One on annexation; one on the firemen's hours, City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: CONFERENCE ON SMOG We followed upon these. We also contacted our representatives from this area, Mayor Snyder: I have a note that we have not yet taken a stand on this request for support on the conference on smog and we did take a stand at our last Council meeting, We just supported the Board of Supervisors, Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Krieger, and carried, to support the Board of Supervisors on their stand on Smog Abatement at the White House Conference, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL LAW OFFICERS Mayor Snyder: We have a letter from San Bernardino asking us why we don't join the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers which is a national city attorneys' organization, I asked Mr. Williams about it and he said somebody from his office belongs and there isn't any point in us belonging. They don't recommend we do anything on it, COVINA'S FOUR-WHEEL SWEEPER Mayor Snyder: Mr,, Yaeger told me that any of you interested in examining their four-wheel sweeper should make arrangements with them, They will let you ride it and give you all the information. Councilman Heath: City Manager, Mr, Aiassa: I will call them, We will make arrangements for you, Councilman Jett: I would like to take a ride on . it, too,, TOWN HALL AWARDS Mayor Snyder: We have Town Hall Awards asking us if we want to make any'. nominations for recipients of the Public Service and Civic Achievement Award,, This is for your information,, -31- C7 • C, C, 3/22/65 MAYOR'S REPORTS - Continued ALL GIRLS REVIEW Page Thirty -Two Mayor Snyder: I have a request to judge something at West Covina High School. This is their 7th Annual All Girls Review this Saturday night. I can't goo Does anyone want to go in my place? It is seven to eleven, POMONA VALLEY INN Mayor Snyder: We have an invitation to go to the ground breaking of the Pomona Valley Inn, Is anybody going? Councilman Heath: I am going, POMONA SAVINGS AND LOAN Mayor Snyder: We also have an invitation to the new savings and loan in Pomona, Lytton Savins and Loan, on March 30tho If I can't go I'll give my invitation to one of you. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE OF MAYORS MEETING Councilman Heath: I went to the Cgmmittee of Mayors meeting today, We had someone from the League talk about the pending bills. We had Preston Hodgekiss, Chairman of the Formation Commission, give a speech. He wants to make clear that this propaganda about accusing this Commission of trying to make a power grab is absolutely ridiculous, All they want to do is ask the Legislature to provide an alternate for the Supervisors in case one of the Supervisors is absent. They have handled 430 annexa- tions in 18 months and two incorporations and one sanitation annexation, Mayor Snyder: It seems to me they might need a board for each district. AGENDA Councilman Heath: I would like to point out here a condition which we have tonight. We have eight pages on this agenda. The paper doesn't cost very much but the labor and work that goes into this is ridiculous. After each item we have a space for the action taken which takes type typing it up and I don't think anyone except Mr. Flotten uses that part of it except to doodle on, I was wondering why does the paragraph entitled "Action" have to be there? I think it is a waste of paper and these things should be cut down to nothing but headings and that's it, -32- Co Co ' 3[22f6S AG'E'ftDA 'Continued Page Thirty -Three Mayor Snyder: I think you have a good point • but you will not cut it down more than one page so they are still going to have to collate and staple and you will still have about the same length of agenda, Councilman Krieger: The benefit I get is when I read the Minutes. I read them with this agenda in my hand and frankly I can't remember 50 items on this agenda, Councilman Heath: I still think it is a waste of time and the few people that use that for notes can write in the margin, WATER Councilman Krieger: I met with the Board of Directors of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District at their office last week and I was concerned with two specific items, We are getting a little closer to where we want to go and it seems appropriate to discuss with them the subject of directorships and the subject of their back taxes. On directorships, by law they have five directors and my concern was that if and when West Covina becomes part of this district that it not be gerrymandered between other districts so that as much as possible we can retain the political entity of West Covina when we come to vote for the director that would represent this area and contiguous areas. As a matter of procedure it is impossible to make a legal commitment in this area prior to the annexation but there was a statement made for the record and voted upon by the Directors that within their ability at the time that West Covina becomes a part of the district that they will try to maintain consistent with their past policies the political integrity of each of the communities and specifically the City of West Covina and I indicated to these gentlemen that I expect to be back to see them at such time as this annexation goes througn to remind them of this particular stand so that when the districting does come about that this City is not cut down the middle. In looking at their map I saw in most instances the cities themselves were preserved within the district. It is going to represent somewhat of a jigsaw puzzle at the time it comes back before them and I think we should recognize it to do this job and there may be a little peripheral problem but in substance I trust when this action must be taken it will be taken in consistence with their indication of maintaining the political integrity of this area, The second point had to do with the subject of back taxes. I found myself in somewhat of an incongruous position. In appearing before the Water Problems Committee of the Metropolitan Water District I argued with interest on our investment in the State Water Contract, In appearing before the Board of Directors of the Upper District I argued against interest on the back taxes and I was unsuccessful in convincing them if we spread we should not pay interest on that portion which is deferred, 'It was a somewhat incongruous position to take particularly inasmuch as most of the men had been at the Water Problems Committee and were well armed in advance for this particular argument. It was openly -33- y C, Ce 3122f65 Page Thirty -Four: WATER - Continued and frankly discussed and at one point there was almost an air of • optimism about it. The back taxes for the Upper District amount to eight cents. Using our present valuation assessed, it comes out to 6.4 cents. It was my feeling and there was reluctance on this point by a great number of the directors, but they finally concurred in it that it would be unrealistic for us to have to come up with the entire back taxes in one year and it was therefore on that basis that I approached them with two thoughts in mind -- the interest which I have already discussed as being waived which they would not agree to do but they did agree to spread this back taxes over a period of three years which in my opinion is a lot more realistic as far as what our tax payers should be faced with. Mayor Snyder: It seems to me a good argument why we shouldn't pay interest is if we didn't go into the district -- Councilman Krieger: We are buying into an investment, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Councilman Jett: Next Wednesday night I won't be able to be at the Planning Commission meeting. My alternate will have to take over, City Manager, Mr. Aiassa: I'll take care of that, DEMANDS Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Heath, to approve demands totalling $47,638.12 as listed on demand sheets B188 through B190. This total includes fund transfers of $29081.44. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder Noes: None Absent: None There being no further business, Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried, that this meeting be adjourned to March 29, 1965 at 7:30 P.M. The meeting adjourned at 11:55 PoM. APPROVED 211 G` ATTEST: MAYOR CITY CLERK -34-