03-29-1965 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA
March 29, 1965
The adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was called to order
by Mayor Snyder at 7:30 P.M. in the West Covina City Hall. Councilman
Heath led the Pledge of Allegiance. The invocation was given by
Mr. Robert Flotten, City Clerk.
0 ROLL CALL
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Present: Mayor Snyder, Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath
Others Present: Mr. George Aiassa, City Manager
Mr. Robert Flotten, City Clerk & Admin..Assistant
Mr. Herman R. Fast, Public Services Director
Mr. Harold Joseph, Planning Director
Absent: Mr. Harry C. Williams, City Attorney
APPROPRIATION FOR COUNCIL GIFT
TO TOLUCA DELEGATION
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried,
to present to Toluca delegation an engraved Silver Bowl at a cost of
$65.00, including engraving.
INIS PEGGY WAGNER CLAIM
FOR PERSONAL INJURIES AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE
• Motion by Councilman Jett, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried,
to deny the claim of Inis Peggy Wagner for personal injuries and pro-
perty damage, and to refer the claim to the insurance carrier.
CIVIL DEFENSE - AREA D
BOARD OF MAYORS NO HOST DINNER
Cleo Boschoff or a staff member will attend dinner at Santa Fe Inn,
10478 Valley Boulevard, El Monte on .April 15, 1965, 7:30 P.M.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
MAYORS PRAYER BREAKFASTS
Mayor Snyder to try one meeting to determine response. This is not for
Mayors only, but is a meeting called by the Mayor for public attendance.
Future mayors need not follow through.
BOND ISSUE HEADQUARTERS
The location of the bond issue headquarters will be at 1214 Garvey
Avenue, obtained by Councilman Jett, rent free.
• MOBIL ECONOMY RUN
Councilman Nichols authorized to be Council representative, at the
invitation of the Chamber of Commerce, at the New York terminus of
the Mobil Economy Run.
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MOBIL ECONOMY RUN (continued)
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Mayor Snyder proclaimed.April 5, 1965, as "Mobil Economy Run Day"
• All Councilmen invited by Chamber of Commerce to be present at Mobil
Service Center on April 4, 1965, at 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M., and also
at 6:00 A.M. on Monday, April 5, 1965, to act as hosts.
•RESOLUTION NO. 3145 The City Clerk presented:
Bond Issue Support "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
.ADOPTED THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ISSUING A
PROCLAMATION URGING ALL CITIZENS TO
GIVE THEIR ENTHUSIASTIC SUPPORT TO THE
1965 WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL BOND
ELECTION ON TUESDAY, MAY 11, 1965"
Mayor Snyder: Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
resolution.
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. 3145.
UNITED CRUSADE
Chief Allen Sill presented plaque from United Crusade to city employees
• for over -subscription.
VINCENT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Letter signed by Adrian,Arnott, President, accepted and group complimented.
Mayor Snyder authorized to answer the letter spread in full in these
minutes:
"At the regular meeting of the Vincent Homeowners Association
on February 20, 1965 the tactics and actions of the West
Covina Homeowners Federation relating to the Home Savings &
Loan issue were carefully reviewed and debated. We found that
the Federation had inflicted a referendum action upon the City
of West Covina at a particular time when such an action was
greatly against the public interest.
"We found much to censure in the tactics and methods reverted
to by the Federation in support of its contentions. We believe
such tactics and methods to be in bad taste and unsupportable
• by people of good will.
"The by-laws of the Vincent Homeowners.Association require us
to support the planned and orderly development of.the community.
In accordance with that requirement, by a two thirds majority
vote, we cancelled our membership in the West Covina Homeowners
• Federation. We deny supporting, at any time, any referendum
action. We further deny that we are represented in:;any way with
the Federation.
"We thank you for your attention to this letter."
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BOATS - TRAILERS - CAMPERS
PARKING AREA
Councilman Heath recommended that an area be
Police Station or City Yard for parking with
duty at the gate as guard or watchman.
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set aside at or near the
police or city employee on
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, to refer matter
to staff for study. Motion failed on roll call.
LETTER FROM PERSONNEL BOARD RE
CITY CODE REQUIREMENTS
Personnel Board members are not allowed to accept city employment until
one year after they have resigned or left the Board. This is not a
requirement with respect to other Boards. The question of why it limits
the Personnal Board was brought up by Mr. Zoelle.
Mr. Aiassa stated that the Personnel Board has access to records not
available to other Boards. They handle all employee grievances and review
all employee records and therefore have information available to them that
is strictly confidential and not available to others. Councilman Krieger
stated that any board members should be considered for a city job because
we had checked their qualifications when they were appointed. Councilman
Nichols agreed, providing there is a competitive examination. Councilman
Jett felt that all jobs, big or little, appointive or not, should be on a
competitive basi.s.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded
that the Personnel Board be informed
the Council that a person serving on
an appointive position for one year
examination, in which case it would
Mayor Snyder voted "no")
WATER CONTRACT
by Councilman Jett, and carried,
that it is the general consensus of
a Commission cannot be appointed to
except where there is a competitive
be allowed. (Councilman Krieger and
Motion by Councilman Krieger, seconded by Councilman Heath, and carried,
that the necessary cover letter be forwarded to Mr. Warne, Director,
Water Resources, State of California, over the Mayor's signature, includ-
ing a copy of the resolution, advising the State of our desire to enter
into negotiations with the Metropolitan Water District for the assignment
of the contract, pursuant to and in accordance with our resolution.
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES
Approval of Traffic Committee minutes of their meeting of March 11, 1965,
was held over to April 12, 1965.
SIDEWALK PETITION
BAINBRIDGE - BROADMOOR
Referred to staff for report.
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AZUSA AVENUE BRIDGE
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Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Nichols, to allow
$2,000.00 additional for completion of ramps. Motion passed on roll
call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Jett, Krieger, Nichols, Heath, Mayor Snyder
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Manager and City Attorney authorized to file claim against person
who damaged the bridge.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Jett, and carried,
to authorize City Manager and City Attorney to proceed immediately to
acquire or request abandonment of the existing water well in -Azusa Avenue
R/W north of the Azusa.Avenue/Walnut Creek Wash Bridge.
HOME SAVINGS REFERENDUM
Mayor Snyder stated that a referendum is being attempted against
adoption of the new Home Savings & Loan zoning ordinance. Their reasons
are not rational and it is difficult to understand what impels them.
They should acquaint themselves with the facts and the petition circu-
lators should explain fully. Petition signers should ask questions
• before signing.
ADVERTISING - PUBLICITY
TRIBUNE
Mr..Aiassa directed to bring in review printed last year at cost of.
• $1,125.00 for Council inspection in that last year's copy was not so
good. City Manager to being in samples and get drawings and suggestions
for April 14th meeting.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Councilman Heath recommended that the Commission be advised that when
some one gives testimony or addresses theCommission, that they be
required to give their name and address.
SISTER CITY PROGRAM
Special session of Council at 11:30 A.M. on April 12, 1965. Have procla-
mation ready. Dinner at Walnut Valley Country Club in the evening.
Adjourn meeting of April 5, 1965, to 11:30 A.M. on April 12, 1965. Adjourn
meeting of 7:.30 PM, April 12th to 7:30 P.M., April 14, 1965. Notify all
persons involved in hearing scheduled for the regular meeting on .April 12th
that the meeting has been held over to April 14, 1965.
PLANNING COMMISSION CANDIDATES
Interview new Planning Commission candidates on March 31st at twenty
minute intervals.
CAMERON AVENUE OPENING
11:00 A.M., March 31, 1965. Mr. Bonelli - pictures (Glendora and Cameron)
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
to Monday, April 5, 1965, at 7:30 P.M.
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