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07-22-1968 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES---*,OF:._THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA JULY 22,. 1968. • The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gleckman at 7: 30 p.m. , in the Council Chambers at West Covina City Hallo . The. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Nichols; and the invocation was given by the Reverend Charles R. Simmons,; Methodist Church of.West Covina. ROLL. CALL Present-, Mayor Gleckman; Councilmen Nichols, Chappell, Lloyd. Absent.: Councilman -Gillum Also Present: George�Aiassa, City Manager George Wakefield,. City Attorney Lela Preston, City Clerk H. R. Fast,. Public Services Director George Zimmerman, Ass't.. City Engineer Owen.Menard, Planning Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES • June 24, 1968 - Approved as corrected Councilman Nichols: On page 27 the word "rebut" is misspelled, top paragraph. On page 41, remarks attributable to me should read - "Some years ago the West Covina Unified School District participated o . o .... The last sentence should read - "is there a levying of a tax rate by Bassett Unified School District to provide the s e monies? " Motion by Councilman,. Nichols, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried, that City Council approve the minutes of June 24, 1968, as corrected. July 8, 1968 - Approved as submitted Motion by Counci.lman..Nichols, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried, that City Council approve the minutes of the adjourned meeting of July 8, 1968, as submitted. July 8, 1968 - Approved as corrected Is Councilman Nichols: Correction on.Page 16, statement in the middle paragraph attributed to Councilman Nichols should read "My personal feeling at the time was in that neighborhood and in that area...... " A little further down, same page, should read - "Mr.. Aiassa - what was the name...... " Page 33, middle of the page,. a remark made by Councilman Nichols should read - "No,- if you are recommending them, then you are standing behind them. " REG. C.C. 7-22-68 Page. Two APPROVAL. OF MINUTES - Tuly_8,. 1968 - regular meeting 'Mr'.: Wakefield: Page 22, top paragraph, second sentence should read " ..... you will recall the City Council called up before you........ " Also further down on the same page, the sentence should read "..... it is a mailed notice." Motion by Councilman. Nichols, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that City Council approve the minutes of July 8, 1968, regular Council meeting, as corrected. July 15, 1968 - Approved as submitted, Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman. Lloyd, and carried, that City Council approve the minutes of July 15, 1968 meeting as submitted. PRESENTATION OF REPORT OF TRAFFIC FLOW & CIRCULATION BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE Bill . Jubina In the absence of the Chairman I am substituting , Co -Chairman and presenting the findings of the Blue Ribbon Committee --Traffic Flow & Circulation. We hope you:will implement the findings.. We do have two basic critcisms. The Committee felt there was quite a delay in establishing this. Committee and that it should have been established earlier; there was a continued overlapping with the, Huntington Beach Freeway, etc. , and there was no coordination.. We feel we would have gotten a lot more mileage out of it: if it had been coordinated. "Mayor Gleckman. Thank you. And as the. Council knows, the report submitted will be taken up at a Study Session at a future date. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS TO CO-CHAIRMEN MUNICIPAL SERVICES BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE Mayor Gleckman stated the presentation of Resolutions of Commendation, which were long overdue, would be made to the Co - Chairmen of the Committee on Municipal Services, Mrs. Robert D. Unverferth and Mr.. Gerald Weber.. The Resolution of Commendation was read in full by the Mayor and presented to Mrs. Robert D. Unverferth. Mr.. Weber was not present. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS TO CO-CHAIRMEN RECREATION & PARK BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE •Mayor Gleckman presented Resolution of Commenda- tion to each. Co -Chairman of the Recreation & Park. Blue Ribbon. Committee, Messrs. Richard. Newton and John B. White. The Resolution was read in full by the Mayor, and he further advised that the Council will soon be in a. Study Session to discuss the reports and they will then be set for some type of action program. PRESENTATION BY ROTARY CLUB OF NARCOTICS TRAILER John Gardner. Don Elder, current President of the Rotary Group is with me this evening.. About a year and a half ago -2- REG. Co Co 7-22-68 Page Three n LI • • ROTARY CLUB PRESENTATION OF' NARCOTICS TRAILER - Continued we were made aware of the fact that there was a need in our Community of bringing youth and law .together under favorable circumstances in order to act as a deterrant factor in the crime rate and as a preventive measure along the lines of narcotics. We consulted with the local Police Department and felt the best way this could be done would be in the form of a travelling classroom, We checked with the School District and discovered it could be used under the auspices of the Police Department in a portable classroom that could be worked into the school curriculum on.a limited basis. We were concerned that this would not be- used primarily on the basis of just one event inasmuch as the purchase of a travelling classroom is not an inexpensive venture but an expensive item. It took us approximately 1-1/2 years to find this item - a 10' x 60' trailer. . We hope it will accomplish four things: 1 - the deterrant of crime, which would benefit the entire community; 2 - that West Covina in setting forth on this program would more or less set an example and that would be followed and used in other communities; 3 - we were also concerned that we did not give the City something that would be like having the "tiger by the tail" - in that it would not represent a large capital outlay but a small amount of money, to prepare any type of presentation to be put into the trailer; and 4 - that the City Council would accept this gift from the Rotary Group Mayor Gleckman: Thank you Councilman• Nichols: I think this is an absolutely outstanding gift. As a school man as well as a Councilman, I can appreciate both prospective uses - to the City and to the Youth of our. Community. Councilman Chappell: This is just another item that the Rotary Group does for the Community and I feel they set an example for the other Service Groups and.I would hope they might follow this example Motion. by Councilman Lloyd, that the City Council accept this very generous gift from the Rotary Group of West Covina. Seconded by Councilman._ Chappell. Motion carried on.roll call voteas follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman. Gillum Nichols, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman CITY CLERK'S REPORTS 1969 WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT PROGRAM LOCATION: Various throughout the City. RESOLUTION NO. 3 834 ADOPTED The. City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE -UPON, AND ALL WEEDS GROWING UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND PRIVATE : PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY TO BETA PUBLIC NUISANCE;AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO REMOVE. AND ABATE:THE SAME UNDER.AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF TITLE 4, DIVISION 3, PART 2, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 2, OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE. " - 3 - REG.. C.C. 7-22-68 Page Four RESOLUTION NO 3 83 4 Continued Mayor Gleckmano Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Resolution. Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, that the City Council adopt said Resolution. . Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, NOES-.. None ABSENT. Councilman -Gillum Nichols, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman PLANNING COMMISSION (Informational) Amendment 89 City Initiated Zone Change 396 - Lawrence. Carson I. hearing set for August 12, 1968 Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that City Council approve and file RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION Review Action of Tuly 9 19 6 81 Adiourned Meeting •Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried, that City Council approve and file WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Mrs Margaret Walden re Fourth of Tuly program Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, that this letter be received, and that staff through the City Manager's office, is to send appropriate reply. Motion carried 2. Letter from Robert Broadwell re. Robindale Street use by adjoining properties Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried, that City Council refer this letter to staff 3 .. Proposed abandonment - La Puente Road •Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried, that City Council refer this matter to staff. 4. 'Letter and agreement from City of Baldwin Park re Police Mutual Aid Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that City Council refer to staff. =U_ REG. . Co Co 7-22-68 Page Five 0 CITYATTORNEY ORDINANCE. INTRODUCTION Mayor Gleckman: The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST. COVINA.ADDING CHAPTER 5 TO ARTICLE VIII OF THE MUNICIPAL .CODE TO PROVIDE. FOR THE REGULATION OF THE ERECTION AND REMOVAL OF POLITICAL SIGNS o " Hearing .no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Ordinance. Motion by Councilman,.Nichols, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, that City Coiuncil introduce said Ordinance Councilman. Chappell: A question. It states in the ordinance: that if it is necessary to remove a sign we will charge them $ 25 0 00. There are a couple of signs; .on'Vindent Avenue that I know will require more than;_$25 0 00 to remove Mr. Aiassa: The average sign is a portable type of sign. The type you are referring to we would probably take different action such as that pertaining to the defacing of public property. Councilman. Nichols: I have some concern over this Ordinance, .I am concerned in the sense that it is a difficult area • to try and enforce. One aspect bothers me somewhat - the one that says if I live on. a street in this community and some one comes along with a paste pot and a sign and slaps a large sign on my property I am liable under law and subject to legal action.if I don't have it removed from my property within a stipulated time. . I recognize the basis for ,this, but I can conceive of situations. where it might become quite offensive to a property owner to be required to remove it at his own expense Mr Aia s sa : The major violations of this type would be on vacant: gas stations and vacant lots and the owner would receive a notice. . Normally we would notify them and if nothing is done, then we would remove the sign. Mr. . Wakefield: Also there is a criminal penalty attached to unauthorized signs, and this gives the Police Department something to go on in arresting. the person that puts the sign up, which is something we don't have now, Councilman Lloyd: I am not sure but that this might cost us more than what we have to gain on it, nevertheless I do believe in the interest of cleanliness and beauty it is a step in the right. direction. However, I would like to go on record . saying that I would not be in favor of anything that would stifle political campaigning Motion carried. . All present were in favor. SCHEDULED MATTERS BIDS PROJECT SP-68024 STREET IMPROVEMENT BY RESURFACING LOCATION: California Avenue,, Orange Avenue and Vine Avenue 5 _, REG. C.C. 7-22-68 Page Six BIDS - PROTECT SP-68024 --Continued The City Clerk advised that the bids for City Project SP-68024 were opened- by the City Clerk on, Wednesday,. July 17, 1968.. A total of four (4) bids -were received and reviewed o All bids were checked for errors and were determined to be valid bid proposals. • This project calls for the patching and resurfacing with asphaltic concrete of the following three City streets- California. Avenue, between Francis quito. Avenue and M-erced.Avenue and between Cameron.Avenue and Walnut Creek: Parkway; Orange Avenue, between Puente Avenue and North Garvey Avenue; and Vine Avenue from Azusa -Avenue to Hollenbeck Street.. The property owner on the west side of California Avenue immediately south of Walnut Creek Wash has agreed to voluntarily install curb and gutter so that this portion.of street will be fully improved, Bids received were - Industrial Asphalt $16, 687 0 28 Vernon Paving $16, 879 0 79 Griffith Company $17 , 3 2 5 0 41 Sully -Miller $17 , 5 81. 01 `'Motion by Councilman. Nichols, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, that the City Council accept,^ the low unit price bid of Industrial Asphalt, , Inc. of Baldwin Park, as presented at the bid opening on July 17, 1968, for Project SPW68024, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Industrial Asphalt, Inc.. for the work, Motion carried on roll call vote as follows- AYES- Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES- None ABSENT-. Councilman Gillum PROPOSED ALIGNMENT OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FREEWAY Mayor Gleckman- Council may decide to adjourn this public meeting to a future date, to be held at a high school auditorium in order to accommodate the citizens wishing to attend.. I feel that we could openthe hearing now and -hear some of the testimony and the staff report as it exists now, and since Mr. . Mocine, the Planning Consultant, is here from San Francisco, he could also enter into the discussion on the staff report. . At this time I would entertain a motion to receive and file the affidavits of publication So moved by Councilman. Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried Mr.. Aiassa- Mr. Menard, City Planning Director will read the official Resolution as adopted- by the Planning Commission, and outline some of the basics; • Mr.. Mocine,Planning Consultant will briefly summarize the proposed Huntington Beach Freeway route, explaining why this route is being proposed. (Mro. Menard read Planning Commission resolution No. 2050 in full and briefly summarized the studies held, etc. , by the Planning Commission prior to their recommendations to Council.) Mr. Mocine, Planning Consultant As consultants serving this. City we were faced Williams, Cook & Mocine with several basic questions when we were (In summary) assigned this responsibility. First, it was. quite W6- REG. Co Co 7-22-68 Page Seven HUNTINGTON BEACH FREEWAY - Continued clear that in Southern. California as in the whole State, the completion of a Freeway -is something which can greatly help the economy of a. City and fills the need of I A, transportation demands. Therefore, it doesn't seem to us that one can really raise °;� the question very logically - should there be a freeway or no freeway. But it still leaves the question of several possible alignments - - whether a freeway should go -within the boundaries of a City or outside, and with the proposed Huntington Beach Freeway it was possible for it to be fairly well outside of the. City or within.the City and still meet the needs set by the State. t. So this really becomes one of local choice and is not altogether answerable based on a question of completely objective planning pros and cons. Given.the decision one way or the other,, planners can seek to integrate the freeway -into a community with the greatest benefits and least disadvantages to the City. We were pleased that the City choose to refer this question to a responsible Public Committee, not once but twice, during the period of our consideration and we were guided by the almost unanimous decision of the Blue Ribbon Committee on the Huntington Beach Freeway, .We asked ourselves how that Freeway could be located in the City in order that it will do the least harm and produce the most benefit for the City of West Covina. We studied several different corridors that were recommended originally by the State of California, and in considerable detail we studied three of them and it should be said that our studies and the study of the Blue Ribbon. Committee were conducted quite independently and except for the area sketches, the Blue Ribbon Committee was - not studying our recommendations, nor were we serving :a s their . staff. . I say this to point out that we arrived at si milar conclusions independently of each other. The three possible routes considered have been called* Lark Ellen corridor; Hollenbeck Corridor; and,Azusa Avenue alignment. Our conclusion was that the Azusa -Avenue corridor was the one most beneficial and least disruptive to the City. In.general our conclusions were based on several fundamental findings 1 A key location would be the interchange of the San Bernardino Freeway and the proposed. Huntington Beach Freeway, and in order to best: serve the City this inter- change should be located more or less centrally in the City; 2 - We were concerned w ith the fact that this Freeway doesn't exist just in West Covina, but connects both north and south withother communities and to the extent that the various communities along the line must arrive at more or less of a consensus of opinion as to the freeway location, because there is a better chance of it being accepted by the State if they do agree. If there is no consensus of agreement,, the State will inevitably decide for either one or the other, or seek a third one for compromise. . We felt if the communities involved had a reasonable consensus this would be in favor of the particular, route;. 3 - It seemed that the Azusa Corridor was the desired corridor both at the north and south extremitiesP 4 - and final, it seemed to us that any Freeway of this sort: will be a disruptive factor and we wanted to stick if possible to the line which already tends to divide the community, its school districts, park districts, etc. , and land uses into two separate districts, one east and one west of Azusa Avenue. For these general reasons. we generally agreed to recommend the Azusa Avenue corridor Actually there are a whole series of decisions involved here. Some of these are quite clear and some are in measure - Engineering decisions, others are more objective and represent matters of opinions. . We arrived at our decision after careful study, and freely conceive that other opinions can be held. (Explained with the use of the map on the blackboard, the proposed.Azusa Avenue route, interchanges, and other routes considered.) - 7 - REG. C.C. 7-22-68 Page Eight HUNTINGTON BEACH FREEWAY - Continued Finally it is not enough to talk just about route, there is a question of how the Freeway is to be constructed. . We have recommended wherever possible, this be a depressed Freeway, feeling it would be least disruptive to the fabric of the. City, and would also be quietest and least damaging to abutting proper- ties. . However, it is not possible for it to be depressed in all Z points. (Explained, again using the map, where the Freeway might be depressed and where it would not, and the reasons.) I should emphasize here, that this does not intend to be a Freeway design study, and modifications will undoubtedly show up, since we have no way of knowing what the preferences will be. . We have also carefully considered the kinds of uses ..which might be located along such a Freeway route. Hoping, wherever possible to accommodate the Freeway to existing uses and for this purpose we have suggested a :'quite wide right of way and that land uses in those corridors' be changed to commercial Mayor Gleckman: Again I want to state that this route has not been adopted by this. City or this Council. „ This is the reason for holding these public hearings, to hear what the citizens have to say before any final decisions are made THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE HUNTINGTON BEACH FREEWAY'ROUTE o ( Mayor Gleckman explained the procedure of the• Public Hearing.) ( All Testimony is summarized.) Tom Goncharoff You mention that the recommendation for land use in the • 1239 Soo Fleetwell corridor between the proposed freeway and Azusa Avenue was, for other than residential use where it paralleled Azusa. Avenue - I have here a copy of your report - referring to Page 7, where you say differently. (Read from report.) This indicates low density residential. Mayor Gleckrm an: I would like Mr. Mocine to make note of the questions asked and- then he can answer them when we are all through. Tom Goncharoff The land uses around the Freeway are part and parcel of the rouge and should be considered. now. Mayor Gleckman: I would mention that in the Resolution by the Planning Commission made to this Council, it is mentioned that they have disregarded the recommendation of the Planning Consultant, at this time with regard to land uses o Tom Goncharoff: But if you continue to ignore our recommendations - made by the Blue Ribbon Committee, until the resolutions are passed, then it is too late. . You have said that the City Council have not adopted or made up their mind yet,. now I am trying to get the City Council to consider the land uses which should be adopted at the same time as they • adopt the recommendation for the freeway route. Further referring to the. Blue Ribbon Committee report, it is stated that homeowners left in a strip be given all the help possible to curtail losses Mayor Gleckman: Fine. . We will make note of all that you have said. Tom Goncharoff I will assure Mr., Gleckman that .if the Council will not accept discussion of land uses at this time, that I will do everything that I can to prevent any type of route adoption at all. _ 8 REG.. Ca Co 7-22-68 Page Nine HUNTINGTON BEACH FREEWAY Continued Dave Nelson The question I have is of Mr, . Mocine. . In the triangular 1312 Auburn Drive off -ramp why have you picked Merced as opposed to Francisquito ? Mro. Mocine: There are two reasons. One - Merced serves both east and west. Mr. Nelson: As: I understand the. City Plan from sometime ago, we did have a proposed high rise by-Brutocao at the corner of Azusa and Francisquito - is that commerical still part of the City Plan? Mayor Gleckman: Yes, it is in. the City Plana Mr.. Nelson: That being a commercial center - I would like to beg the question of why that would not be the logical place for an on and off ramp? Mr., Mocine: We felt that the general spacing of ramps worked out reasonably well with an interchange at Merced, although I will agree that the distance is not great enough to make much difference and one could have one at Francisquito instead of Merced. . We felt Merced was a better street to handle the traffic. Mayor Gleckman: And again - until the State definitely adopts the route we cannot: adopt any definite land uses and even after adopting the route they can move it over 60' one way or the other. . So what we are talking about now is basically the Huntington Beach Freeway route which the State has said we would, like to put in your City, and if in your City, where do you feel the best route is? So I would like the testimony to deal with the proposed route only. Dale Townsend I am not particularly or adversely affected by the Freeway 1022 East Marbury so my remarks will be of logic. . Mayor Gleckman - prior to your election I had several conversations with you and you were very much against the Freeway, so I think .I know what your vote will be as far as the Freeway in West Covina Mayor Gleckman: I would only caution Mr., Townsend and everybody else to please keep your remarks away, from personalities. Mr. Townsend: We had a meeting at the Edgewood High School about a year ago with the Planning Commission and. Mro. Mocine and he stated at that time this Freeway would be depressed and in.addition we would have something like 100' buffer zone on each. side of the Freeway, and I understand this is an unlawful measure and that we can't ,buy land that we can't use. . If indeed Mr.. Mocine has seen the preliminary sketch of the proposed interchange with the San Bernardino Freeway and.I know we paid him to design and locate this freeway - but he has only to look in his own backyard San Francisco, where the citizens are about ready to tear down their freeway on -account of it actually spoiling the beauty of San Francisco. Perhaps he will say that engineer.ingwise it is not possible to build this Freeway under the freeway - but it is possible. . The presently designed interchange that I have seen is a mess. It is concrete and steel and I am sure anyone asking directions in Las Vegas would say drive westerly 275 miles until you see that ugly mass of concrete and steel and then you are in West Covina! It seems to me that if the only heritage we are going to give. bur children and this presently constituted council is going to give our children,. then depress it, hide it, -9- REG. C. Co. 7-22-68 Page. Ten HUNTINGTON BEACH FREEWAY Continued or do something with.. it. In fact I am not sure we really need it, I will be the first to chair a Committee to get Rapid Transit out here. If we have, Rapid Transit we don't need a freeway. (Further related several articles, etc. , all dealing with the subject of freeways and stating freeways were not of any real use.) I might add that I am not adversely affected by the Freeway. Go, H Kemp I don't know the gentleman that spoke, but I would like 734. Soo Donna Beth to continue with his same comments. . I feel the people who are most affected by the Freeway, regardless of the route chosen,. would be those close to the downtown area San Bernardino Freeway, Walnut Creek Parkway, etc. , since these people are going to be taking the brunt of the noises and the inconveniences, I think we owe it to them to depress this to reduce the noise factor. . I think we owe it to them more than we do to the people that are a little farther out Robert Moss (Discussion by Council and Mayor at the request of 548;Soo Homerest Mr. Moss for 10 minutes. Councilman, Nichols objected. Decision was. 5 minutes.) First - you had a question as to why people are making allegations as to whether or not the Freeway has been preselectedo I spoke to a Mr. Sawyer in charge of the route study, section of the Division. of Highways and I asked what route was being considered, and he said the route along:Azusa Avenue. I told him that as yet no route had been accepted by the. Council and he again stated - well you realize the'Planning Commission has said it is going there, • the Planning Consultant has said it is going there, etc. etc. , and we do have certain conversations on an informal basis. So that is why the people are saying the route has been preselectedo . At the time the Blue Ribbon Committee submitted their report I submitted a minority report - and I have never heard anything on that I can.verify - again referring to the State Highway Commission - that the Hollenbeck Route was tentatively surveyed more than 3 years ago and was dropped. , The Vincent Avenue route was hit on the head and given a quick burial at the first meeting of the Blue Ribbon.. Committee. . Other than the Azusa Avenue route we were essentially told "no it can't go there. " According to a statement by Mro. Mocine at one of the meetings when he was asked specifically if he had studied the Hollenbeck Route, his reply was "no I have not.." A number of the members of the Blue Ribbon Committee , and some are in the audience tonight, dropped out very early in the game when it became apparent to them that Azusa Avenue was the only route being considered. (Several statements were made with direct reference to personalities; also that the full report of the Blue Ribbon Citizens Committee was never voted on or adopted by the Committee, and actually represents the work of the Steering Committee only, composed of four people. . Further stated that the report done by Williams,, Cook & Mocine, compared to the report done by 1tjar31e1; -MMn:n,Johnson and Mendenhall is extremely inadequate, and I will go into that in some detail if I am allowed to speak again,) • John Domonowske: I would like to hit upon some things which have not been brought out in public before. . The effect on the School System and I must admit I have talked to the Covina School Board and the West Covina School Board and many people within the City, and there seems to be the thought that E1 Dorado School in a short time will be of no use. . I realize that these students constitute an area that is slanted in many years from now to go commercial, but I don't think anyone has forecasted when that will actually take place. I also served on the Huntington Beach Freeway Blue Ribbon Committee and the previous comments made about the way it was run were correct. - 10 - REG.. Co Ca 7-22-68 Page Eleven HUNTINGTON BEACH FREEWAY - Continued (Commented on the fact that no real study -was ever done with regard to the effect on the homeowners, predominantly what has prevailed is the commercial affect of the City; and the only route that was studied was the Azusa route; the Steering Committee was picked by the Mayor and with one or two exceptions these people live along the=Hollenbeck route and one of them that didn't - had a business there.) I would also like to comment regarding the fact that we- were going to try and depress the freeway, and it would be my personal estimate that approximately 40% is-r-ais,ed above the ground, and if we are trying to depress the freeway it means we have lost half the battle. I would also point out that the State law now reads they have to get the City's permission in closing off secondary streets, and this can be areal tool, because by refusing that permission and holding out, we have a great voice in the selection of the route of the freeway. I would like to make one comment to you. gentlemen, _._-----__._------ the true citizens of the community have adopted a Citizens Committee to fight for the prevention of these things and you will be hearing more of this. I attended the- Planning Commission hearing on.May 16 and I think everybody agreed with me that they waited us out, they couldn't care much what we said and most people left -because the hour was iat-eo They seemed not to pay any attention to what had been said previously and went ahead and adopted the Resolution which came to you. One of the things the New Citizens Committee is concerned about is that =primarily the=.nfreeeway not affect the homeowners. One of the things. in the majority report of the Huntington Beach Blue Ribbon. Committee was the fact that a suggestion was made to attempt to protect the homeowners and try and reduce the island Off,ect that the freeway route might cause and that it the only place it has formally showed up and I think that is one of the things that fired us up so much. . Also if the interchange was at Francisquito it would allow the freeway to have a little longer span and allow in engineering and design ref this freeway to place' it that much closer to Azusa for a longer period of time. With regard to the zoning of the land _. it would not do us any good even if it was passed with the initial plans. . We have more commercial property at presentthan we have use for. The use of a strip which could be as wide as five homes along the south end of the freeway will take many years to develop as a commercial area Sherman Callas A couple of questions for Mr. Mocine o . I attended part of the Planning: Commission meeting in. May. One of my questions concerns the pockets that have been mentioned - is it normal to have these pockets or islands? Mr. . Mocine- It is hard to say what is normal since every Freeway has tobe figured differently. As I said, we have been influenced by trying to keep the interchanges far enough west of Azusa so the surface interchange at Azusa could still function. And since it is depressed, these off ramps have to have distance to get up out of there. , Again this is not a freeway design, this is only a proposed route.. Design can change the location somewhat one way or the other. And the closer they can get these two together the better. (Pointed out buildings - schools, etc., that were • a factor that had to be considered) Mr.. Callas- The reason I ask - obviously,. I am one of the people in the pocket. . The proposed freeway is positioned so that I feel these peoplewould be° taken advantage of not only from the undesirable environment of the freeway noise, etc. , but of their children having to get in and out to school, etc. . In looking at the proposed route it seems that we are protecting the commercialinterests in other areas where there are pockets like this and overlooking the residential pockets REG. C,a Co 7-22-68 Page. Twelve HUNTINGTON BEACH FREEWAY Continued Hans Kitchum I have been a resident of the community for over 13 52,9"No o Leaf Avenue years. . This report given by Mro. Mocine is inadequate and unsatisfactory to some of the citizens living. in • West Covina. .'It dial not specify advantages of.- the Huntington Beach Freeway. You mention something about a depressed freeway and this is damaging to homeowners and I am one of them and there are quite a -few outside of this room. I live in an area where the Homes sold anywhere from $30, 000 on up.. The best freeway would not yield.income to the City of West Covina such as homes have that will be displaced by the Freeway. The Hollenbeck Route as identified has homes less than $30,000 and most of them are outside of the, City. I was told by the City Manager years ago when I had a water problem - the City of Covina does not care about the revenue that may not be given to them I ask the City Council - does the City Council want landscaping instead of or versus homes that yield to the City Treasury money in the form of taxes and money ,that is spent by the taxpayers into the city businesses and again into the City Trea s ury ? John Burke One question.. Why do you continue to keep the Azusa 14.1 Soo. Turner Avenue Avenue interchange in. with the San Bernardino Freeway, couldn't that be eliminated, thereby moving it further east? Mr. . Mocine Because this is simply a freeway to freeway interchange Without this it isn't possible to get off the freeway in this whole complex. So if you want to get off the freeway into the central part of the community you have to get off at Azusa If it were put anyplace else it would cause an insurmountable engineering problem. (Mr. . Mocine explained in detail why it would not be possible to put the ori,and off ramp at any otherspot.) THE CHAIR DECLARED A RECESS AT 9.15 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9 0 2 7 P.M. (Councilman Lloyd left at 9 0 15 p.m.) Robert Mi.dlekoff I am opposed to this freeway and my oppositicn is 1651' Verness based on the mere fact that all these people have come here tonight at an inconvenience to sit in on these hearings which would indicate to me that they do not want another freeway in West Covina. (Further stated that the City of San Francisco has placed a moratorium on all.. freeway building until a better formula for freeway building can be arrived at. Chicago has stopped all freeway building; the Federal Agencies involved have expressed recognition of the fact that a greater concern must be shown for the residential areas when planning freeways; even in Washington, D.C. , they have gone so far, as to get. a court order to uphold the discontinuance of the building of a freeway for communities in the futursf'; I think if the Federal Government and twenty major cities in the United States are that concerned about freeways - I think we should be here. I think we need more planning • Virgil Conza I would like to say my purpose here tonight is to request 1505 Ea. Marbury at least a 30 minute opportunity to give you a personal and unbiased opinion of the Mocine report based on my association with other members in the same profession.. I am affected by this Freeway, but I would like the opportunity to make a 30 minute presentation similar to what Mr., Mocine has done, and I request this. Mayor Gleckmano I would only comment to you that in noway would we want to hinder any information, that you would want to offer this. Council and at the next meeting, if you so desire, I would see nothing wrong, if the Council agrees, in your coming prepared to give a 30 minute presentation. . (Council agreed.) REG, Ca Co 7-22-68 Page Thirteen HUNTINGTON BEACH FREEWAY Continued John Lee I am here protesting the proposed route basically on 1417 E., Puente one word "best" route.. There has been only one in-depth study and that was of this particular one route, • and a cilrsory study of the other two and passed them off as well there are some problems in in the mountain area, the central area, etc. So .my opposition is primarily based onthe fact that there has been no iin�d,epth study of the other two routes and unless you study something with something else you cannot make a study. I found some basic conflicts between the reports.of the two consulting firms.. 1. It was indicated that no schools would be affected and in.the Mocine report it ,mentions two schools, and in the other consulting report at least 5 schools are mentioned - so there is so much canflict between those two reports and what your own councilmen say that I wonder just how much study has gone into it. It was indicated that E1 Dorado was expendable and Mr. Eastman said he could be quoted and he said " o o o . o 0 0 0 0 0 0 . o o " So therefore how thoroughi is the report? Then as the freeway crosses into my area ,it takes out the Pioneer School with 475 students and they have to be replaced somewhere. It was said that the Daniel, Mann,, Johnson & Mendenhall report agreed basically with the Azusa Corridor route, which is not true. . It was rated 7 and 9th out of a total of eleven routes. , The Vincent Route was rated 2nd and 4th and that rouge could be incorporated into a freeway much like Pomona has; and the Hollenbeck Route was rated number 1. So how we can say the Mocine report is the best when we really haven't considered the other two. • Charlotte. Townsend I have a petition here to be given to the City Council 1022 Marbury of West Covina regarding the proposed freeway route and it is for further study. Mayor Gleckmane Let the record show that we are receiving petitions regarding the proposed route of the Huntington. Beach Freeway George Wright. I am completely against the Freeway. I like West 1429 E o. Thelborn St. Covina the way it is. . I would like to know if it would be possible at sometime for the citizens of West Covina to get some kind of a referendum going to completely reject it? I want it to be voted on Mayor Gleckmano There is nothing wrong with the citizens going along and getting together and voicing their opinions but at this particular stage Council has not passed on any recommendation for the freeway route. Robert Moss First I would like to correct what I hope was a mis- 548 No. Homerest conception when I referred directly to certain personalities, it was not meant in.that way, but by habit I reference them + r I would like to speak about the amount of property that will be cut off by the proposed route along Azusa Avenue. 'I"have counted the number of residential homes which will be cut off and left hanging and which were suggested for rezoning but are not being considered at.this time for rezoning.. A total of 400 lots will be required for the freeway route itself and this makes a total of over 1000 homes that will be disrupted or approximately 4600 residents or over 7% of the total population of West Covina affected by the freeway.. (Followed with some facts and figures on the planned commercial areas.) - 13 REG. Ca Co 7-22-68 Page Fourteen HUNTINGTON BEACH FREEWAY - Continued , (In ..further testimony pointed out that at the present time there is enough commercial property to satisfy the needs of the City until 1985 no matter where the freeway went there would not be any requirement for additional commercial property, and • therefore the rezoning of what is now residential to commercial is not needed; at present there is an excess of vacant property.) This was pointed out to the Planning. Commission some months ago and it was stated that we must have done something wrong, because there is a lot of vacant commercial, not being used.. Now if that property is vacant - how will the homeowners be able to'sell and make a -big profit out of their property if it is zoned commercial? There are several areas rezoned for high density apartments, commercial, R-P - these areas are going to be strip commercial and it is against present planning principles to put in strip commercial whenever it is avoidable Virgil Conza I would like to retract my request for a 30 minute 1505 E.. Marbury presentation at the future meeting in view of the re- action I am getting from the Council in their attitude to the citizens now presenting their views. I withdraw my request. Mayor Gleckman. It: is rather unfortunate that people come before this body with that attitude but we can't control people Councilman. Nichols. Mr Mayor I don't know of any occasion here this evening when any member of this. Council has treated any member of this audience with discourtesy in any . manner, and I think when a gentleman makes a request for a 30 minute presentation and is told by the Council that he may, and. then he choses to withdraw his request based upon a statement that it is because of the attitude of this. Council, this is I think uncalled for. I don't know why he reacted the way he' did and withdrew his request....... Charlotte Townsend One of your members has looked bored all evening and 1022 E o Mar -bury said he had to leave at 9 p.m. , and he is still sitting here and I think he has been more than rude Mayor Gleckmano Believe me we wouldn't be holding this meeting to this extent and giving each of you an opportunity to speak if we were not interested, (Again. the Mayor warned that all people speaking refrain from referring to direct personalities, all remarks were to be kept to generalities pertaining to the proposed freeway route.) Christie Howard I can't understand all that they are saying, because I think everyone on the. Council has been so nice, and I think everyone looks very interested, and.I know that whatever you decide as a Council, will be in the best interests of the City. .(Councilman. Chappell stated that he was not bored and was interested in what was being said; it was his feeling that the gentleman that offered the presentation and then withdrew his offer, was just talking for the record and didn't have anything to present.) Councilman Nichols. Mr. Mayor, I believe there was an allusion that I had said I had to leave at 9 p.m. I believe it was a mis- understanding, . I have never said I had to leave. . And if I had looked bored sitting here it is something. God gave me. . I can't really control it. I am not 'bored. I am trying to consider carefully all that is being said. . So I would like to assure the audience that if I have looked bored, I am not., One further comment, . I have regularly over the years - 14 - REGo C.C. 7-22-68 Page Fifteen HUNTINGTON BEACH FREEWAY Continued objected to the Chair's request: of allowing speakers more than 3 minutes. . This is some- thing -I have always objected to because it tends to block off others from speaking. So it was a matter of personal policy - I feel all those present wishing to speak should have the opportunity to do so, and there are -just so many hours in the evening; so plea:se•forgive me if I have appeared, bored,. I surely am not bored. • Dave Nelson 1.The first time I spoke I merely wanted some points of information. 1312 Auburn . As a resident of this community whose house is going to be taken, I am in favor of this freeway route. . The Planning Department has given a great deal of consideration to all possible routes and no one likes a Freeway, but it is so-called.progress and it usually hurts somebody. I do believe that this is possibly the best route, and I would hope that the Council is in favor of this basic route. John Domenowskeo You indicated and I just wanted- to straighten it out for the record that the Huntington Beach Freeway Blue Ribbon. Committee was not a selected. Committee and that was correct as far as you carried it, that the citizens of the City were given ample opportunity to participate in the, Huntington Beach Freeway Blue Ribbon Committee, but you neglected to say that the City did handpick those on the Steering Committee. There was no selection. for the Steering Committee by the body of the Blue Ribbon Committee. The men on the Steering Committee were picked by Council. For the record I would like to clarify that everybody was given an opportunity to speak - -but only the Azusa Avenue -route was up for. discussion. (Discussed the manner of procedure of the Blue Ribbon Huntington Beach. Freeway Committee in further detail.) I would like to read into the record the statement on the top of the petition that was given to Council tonight. . If that would be permis sable? (Permission given by Mayor after asking Mrs. Townsend's permission.) John. Domenowskeo Before reading it I would like to say, to the City Council that • the first meeting of our True Citizens Committee was only started last Monday and you will be receiving further petitions. Mayor Gleckman: The "true" was your interpretation and not anybody else's. John; Domenowske read the statement. "We, the undersigned do hereby urge and petition the (Vest Covina City Council to take the following action regarding the route proposed for the Huntington Beach Freeway -by the West Covina Planning Commission. Resolution 2050, passed.May 16, 1968. 1) Not to adopt this route without further intensive study; 2) To order intensive studies of possible alternative routes such as the State Highway Department's Hollenbeck Route, the Vincent Route, and a route parallel and adjacent to Azusa Ave. , but east of Azusa; 3) To base route selection on equally detailed studies of all proposed routes, so that a true comparative analysis can be made; further, when making this comparison, to give full weight to the integrity of residential area, minimization of narrow strips of homes between the freeway and major North -South streets, and effects on schools. " (Made.further comments regarding the effect the San Bernardino Freeway has had on. the City of West Covina, and it would behoove everyone to be very careful that the Huntington Beach Freeway does not have the same scarring effect on the City. . Commented on the removal of a corner of a street where West Covina High: School is located and that this would cause major problems. Also referred to the integrated section of the City in the south, and that with the kind of island that will be created will cause a further hardship on these people and that this area could eventually turn into a ghetto area.) REG.. Ca Co 7-22-68 Page Sixteen Bob Updegraff- Mr.. Mayor - you were specific at the start of the meeting tonight in stating that land use would not be part of the discussion, only the freeway route. Is this particular freeway route the only one you are considering at this time? Mayor Gleckmano The only reason I said the land use would be left out is that we have no power at this time to set land usages until the exact freeway route has been agreed upon by the State. Bob" Updegraffo What are the various decisions that could be made by the Council with regard to the freeway route? Mayor Gleckmano I think that will come up in Council discussion and be based on what has come up at this hearing. Bob Updegra:f, , Could no freeway at all be a legitimate decision? Mayor Gleckmano Possibly. Mrs o. Bert Bergman My own home happens to be in the direct area that 426 Soo. Leaf Avenue seems to be noted as an island or pocket, and yet my concern is because I am shocked that in fifteen years the citizens of this community do not know the procedure and meaning of a Public Hearing.. A Public Hearing is not intended to be a debate, it is intended, as I believe, to be an offering of testimony to the governing body so that they may take all testimony they have heard and make a decision not based on emotionalism. It is because of this factor, although I am affected personally by the placement of the proposed alignment, that I am most concerned, There seems to be only the presentation of Mr.. Mocine, representing a hired body to explain the advantages and disadvantages of the freeway.. The: City Council and this. Planning Consultant have been put in the position of being completely against the people of West Covina, and I don't believe this is the reaction of the majority of the citizens of West Covina,. who have not been aware of what has developed in the. City. I feel that I must speak. for many who have not felt that it was necessary to appear because they are in agreement with, the proposed route and know its implementation is needed in the City. . We all know that a Freeway does not take care of all the problems but it draws business in the City. There may be much commercial standing idle at this time, but it is specifically not the type of commercial that could be used at this ti me in this City. Having served on two of the Blue Ribbon Citizens Committee I can't help but comment on the remarks made. . Knowing how the Committees were conducted that I belonged to, all I can say is if the meetings of the Huntington Beach Freeway. Blue Ribbon. Committee was handled as it was stated then there was fallacy in their own way of conducting or allowing the meetings to be conducted, and I would not want the work of many of the citizens participating. in. Blue Ribbon. Committees negated by what happens to be a minority group, • Bert Altwego The Freeway route proposed will ruin the property, I 1423 E. Shamwood have owned for many years and.I am too old to go out and buy another place and.I don't like it I am entirely against it and I would like to see a vote in the. City as to whether we want a Freeway or if we do that we might want to push.it further east up alongthe hills, where it wouldn't bother so many people, so many schools, or homes. W o E o Dimer (Commented that at one time this. City was known. as 1417 E.., Marbury St. the City of Beautiful Homes - and now it is trying to be known as the° Headquarters City of the East San Gabriel Valley. Read a story that she had made up regarding the Freeway Displaced - 16 - U REG. C.C. 7-22-68 Page Seventeen HUNTINGTON BEACH FREEWAY - Continued Person, etc. etc..) } Mayor Gleckman. Onthat note I would ask for a motion by: the Council to adjourn to,August 5th. Motion. byCouncilmam Nichols, seconded by Councilman.. Chappell, and carried, that City Council adjourn this hearing. to August 5, 1968 at 8 p.m.. and if possible hold the meeting at Edgewood High.. School, with the hearing held open; further requesting of the press as much coverage as possible on this adjourned meeting. THE. CHAIR THEN DECLARED A RECESS AT 10.10 P.M. P.M. HEARINGS - LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO LAD- 6 8- 71 Hearing. of Protests COUNCIL. RECONVENED AT 10.25 LOCATION. Annexation 192 and Giano School area. Mayor Gleckman. Madam City Clerk, do you have any written protests? City Clerk. No, I do not THIS CIS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF PROTESTS ON LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.,LAD- 6 8- 71. IN OPPOSITION None. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. . COUNCIL. DISCUSSION Mayor Gleckman. Madam City Clerk do you have the affidavits of publication and posting? City Clerk. . Yes,. I do Motion by Councilman. Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that Council receive and file. (Mr.. Patrick Rossetti briefly summarized the Engineer's Report, outlined on the map.) explaining the costs, locations , etc. , as RESOLUTION NO. 3835 The City Clerk presented. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY ADOPTED OF WEST COVINA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER DATED JULY 22, 1968, PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 3777 ORDERING THE WORK, LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR INSTALLA- TION, AND ENERGY'FOR A PERIOD OF MONTHS ENDING JUN E 30, 1971. " Mayor Gleckman. Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Resolution. - 17 - REG.. C.C. 7-22-68 Page Eighteen LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 3835 Continued Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell, that the City Council adopt said Resolution. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows. AYES. Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Mayor Gleckman NOES. None ABSENT., Councilmen Gillum,. Lloyd ZONE CHANGE NO. 394 LOCATION. Southeast corner of Azusa and ARTURO PIZZO Eckerman,Avenue. REQU EST to'reclassfy from Zone O-P (office - professional) to Zone S-C (service -commercial) approved by Planning Commission Resolution.. No.. 2062 Mr. Menard, Planning Director, read Planning Commission Resolution No.. 2062 in full, and presented a drawing showing the property.) THE CHAIR.ANNOUNCED THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONE. CHANGE, NO.. 394 ; IN FAVOR Arturo Pizzo I am in favor of this zoning becauseI believe it would serve the best 1386 Hill Drive purpose for that: particular land, and also help the taxpayers because is of the revenue received. in tax sales. Vince Manell I want to say I feel the same as Mr. Pizzo stated. 301 South IN OPPOSITION Ray, Abetta We appeared at the Planning Commission meeting in reference to the zoning and Precise Plan. (which was set aside) and it.was our feeling that since they were only passing part of this in regard to the North Azusa plan, they.cshould continue this until the matter of cul de saccing is settled. And we were appearing tonight to see if we could forestall it again until toe whole thing could be settled rather than piecemeal. . REBUTTAL Arturo Pizzo I am not in favor of postponing because of what Mr., Abetta said. I don't see why we should be penalized. We are taxpayers also and our taxes are very high. We bought that as an open corner and we pay taxes as such, and are building as such, and for this reason I don't see why this matter should be postponed. • Councilman.. Nichols. I have somewhat of the same concern that the person had who spoke in opposition. . This entire study of the North Azusa plan included a suggestion by staff to examine the feasibility of cul de saccing some of the streets that feed into,Azusa Avenue. It does appear to me that in moving ahead now to grant the zoning in advance of a Resolution one way or the other of the matter of cul de saccing the streets, is to some extent putting the"cart before the horse. " I think the residents in the area came to somewhat accept the S-C zone concept on the basis of investigating the proposal to cul de sac. If Ixecall correctly, what has gone on so far, -the Precise,Plan has been held up pending a study of the cul de sacciiig. This property at the present time does carry a usage that is in excess of the normal ..'. _.. �.�.� ,,� 1•,.�•� �,' (-,:181- 1.1 i.. l�, .`:'r-'�(i.� '1.� �. , . ,_.i .l... .. 1. ,. :} REG.- C. C. 7-22-68 Page Nineteen • ZONE CHANGE NO. 394 --Continued residential usage in the area. It does seem to me a,t the same time we attempt to implement the S-C zone we should also attempt to see what we can do about these other areas. I don't feel that a delay in consumt Ling this action would not be keeping faith with the property owner who has already an S-C zone, that could be developed as an office facility. It is a new zone and a new concept and I personally would like to get a staff explanation of what is being done so we are informed relative to the cul de saccing. Mayor Gleckman: The only thing I would add is that the Precise Plan is being held up for that reason. Councilman Nichols.- If you grant a zone - under law is there anything existing that would preclude the City from partici- pating in a cul de saccing - this I don't know, Mr. Menard: As Council is aware, the Planning Commission did continue the Precise Plan based on the matter of cul de saccing and a petition was presented to staff regarding this. . It was the Planning. Commission's direction to staff that during the next 30 days and it was continued to August 7th when it will be heard, that during this period the staff investigate and try and find a possible method of separating commercial and residential traffic. The staff has met with Mr,. Pizzo and.Mr; Mane 11 and a property owner across the street also affected by the possible creation of one or two cul de sacs and we have determined what the ownership pattern is and have designed some five or six alternatives as to how it might be best worked out. (Explained with the use of the map.) So I think from the point of view of a report we can say that progress is being made, Street vacations or redesign can only be worked out in communication with the property owners. Planning staff and Planning Commission has indicated by their action that it feels it is highly important to separate residential and commercial traffic in these areas and that we should try our best to implement the plan, and only if impossible to implement should we then look for another method of solving the traffic problem, We are making progress. Councilman Nichols- In your opinion what factors are presently on the horizon that could delay this? Mr o . Menard- The greatest factor there is if one of the property. owners said he would not agree to the redesign of the street pattern. Councilman Nichols: If it could not be implemented would you still recommend S-C zoning on each of those corners? Mr. Menard: I think the development standards incorporated within the S-C zone would provide a compatible zone with the residential, . I would not say that it would be as ideally compatible - - one of the real problems is a very realistic situation as it exists on.these few parcels that do not have adequate off street park- ing. . This parking problem back here does cause a problem to the homeowners A concrete block wall 10' high. of heavy specimen landscaping at the time of development would tend to make it reasonably compatible. . It is not as ideal a situation as we would like o Councilman -Chappell. I was at the Planning Commission meeting the night this was discussed and.I took a little different viewpoint. I thought the zoning it now has if he were to develop it would perhaps have more automobiles using it than, the proposed Chang. of zone and the proposed building Mr.. Pizzo is planning_ to build. In fact I was rather surprised when they held it up for further study, . As I look at it - 19 - REG. C.C. 7-22-68 Page Twenty ZONE CHANGE NO o 394 Continued I don't see any reason for holding it up but I certainly think we should pursue the cul de saccing •Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that Zone Change 394 be approved and the City Attorney be directed to draft the appropriate legislation, 1J 1968 WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT. ASSESSMENT LOCATION: Throughout the City. HEARING OF PROTESTS ( City Clerk read the Engineer's report.) Mayor Gleckman: Madam City Clerk do you have the affidavit of posting as required bylaw? City Clerk: Yes, I do Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried, that City Council receive and file. Mayor Gleckman: Madam City Clerk have you, received any written protests or objections to the Weed.Abatement program? City Clerk: No,. I have not THE CHAIR.ANNOUNCED THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1968 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM ASSESSMENT. IN OPPOSITION None. No written or oral protests RESOLUTION NO. 3836 The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ADOPTED CITY, OF WEST COVINA,, CONFIRMING THE RIE PORT OF THE. STREET SUPERINTENDENT DATED JULY 22, 1968, MADE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE,. CHAPTER 13,. ARTICLE 2, SECTIONS 39574 THROUGH 39576 0 5, LEVYING THE :ASSESSMENT FOR THE WEED AND RUBBISH ABATE- MENT FOR 1968. " Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Resolution Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded- by Councilman Chappell, that City Council adopt said Resolution.. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell,. Nichols, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Lloyd, Gillum, -20- REG- C. C. 7-22-68 GENERAL MATTERS Page Twenty-one ORAL. COMMUNICATIONS Albert Jcordon I would like to share with you. some information • 1623 E.. Francisquito concerning notice of a public hearing on the corner West Covina of Francisquito and Azusa .. As you know the council took a stand on this about 6 months ago opposing this zoning on the borderline of West Covina. The group pursued this zoning again within that time limit and the hearing: is coming up on.August 6th at 9 a.m., at the Regional Planning.. Commission in Los=Angeles, so I would like to request at this time that the Council reaffirm the stand it took 6 months ago in order to support the opposing of the zoning. The Francisquito Homeowners' Group, of which I am President, have asked me to ask you to reaffirm that stand in opposing that zoning. . They did make a few changes in the zone - light argricultural and R-3 limited to the other 6. . My information is something like 45 units per acre and I think that density of commercial zoning we oppose in that area, especially in. light of the freeway proposed route. Councilman Nichols: I would like to request permission of the Council to discuss this item out of context rather than leave it for Council Committee Reports No objection by Council. Councilman Nichols: My feeling would be that the Counci•1 ,took a firm • position in opposition to this zone cha-nge so recently, and. I know my own opinion has not changed, in fact it has been reinforced because of the proposed freeway route which would come through the middle of that property. I would move that the. Council reiterate its. firm opposition stated recently and direct a member of the staff to appear at the Regional Planning. Commission hearing and discuss the consequences of the Huntington Beach Freeway route on this property. Seconded- by Councilman_ Chappell. Motion carried. CITYATTORNEY - Continued ORDINANCE NO. 1041 The. City Attorney presented. - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ADOPTED CITY OF WEST COVINA. AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE PREMISES. (Zone Change 388 - Covina Realty Company, Inc.) Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Resolution Motion by Councilman, Nichols, seconded by Councilman: Chappell, that the City Council adopt said. Ordinance.. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, NOES. None ABSENT: None Nichols, Mayor Gleckman ORDINANCE:NO.. 1042 The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY. COUNCIL .OF' THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,. AMENDING THE MUNICUPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE PREMISES. (Zone Change - 21 - REG.. C.C. 7-22-68 Page ;_Twenty-two 0 11 ORDINANCE 1042 Continued ADOPTED '393 Co. Ja Wittman & R., Paul Robb)" Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Ordinance `Motion.by Councilman, Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell, that -City: -Council adoptssaid Ordinance. . Motion carried on roll call vote as follows- AYES- Councilmen Chappell, NOES- None ABSENT- Councilmen.. Gillum, Nichols, Mayor Gleckman Lloyd ORDINANCE: AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE,SO AS TO REZONE PREMISES —ZONE CHANGE 392 Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Nichols, and carried, that City Council hold this Ordinance over to the next regular meeting of Council, August 12, 1968. ORDINANCE 1043 The City Attorney presented- "AN ORDINANCE. OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,.. AMENDING SECOND PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 8112.1 OF MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ASSESS- MENTS FOR DISTRIBUTION LINES FOR DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY. " Mayor Gleckman- Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Ordinance Motion by Councilman ChagpEO1; second6-d-by Councilman Nichols, that City. CoUticki adopt said Ordinance, Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES- ABSENT,: Councilmen, Chappell, Nichols, Mayor Gleckman None Councilmen Lloyd, Gillum ORDINANCE 1044 The City Attorney presented- "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF .ADOPTED THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR SOUTHEASTERLY ANNEXATION NO. 2 100 " Mayor Gleckman- Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Ordinance Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Nichols, that City Council adopt said Ordinance. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES- Councilmen! Chapp'el.l, ..Nichols ,Mayor Gleckman .NOES: (None-.,.'!... _. ABSENT:. Councilmen Lloyd, Gillum - 22 - REG.. C.o Ca 7-22-68 Page, Twenty-three • RESOLUTION NO. 3837 ADOPTED The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO. 536 REVISION 1 - COLUMBIA SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, " Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Resolution. Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Mayor Gleckman, that the City Council adopt said Resolution. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Nichols, Mayor Gleckman NOES: Councilman. Chappell ABSENT: Councilmen Lloyd, Gillum RESOLUTION NO. 3 83 8 The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ADOPTED THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,. AMENDING THE GENERAL.PLAN. " Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Resolution. Motion by Councilman: Chappell, seconded by Councilman Nichols, that the City Council adopt said Resolution. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen. Chappell, Nichols, Mayor Gleckman None Councilmen Lloyd, Gillum RESOLUTION NO. 3839 The City Attorney presented: "A RESOLUTION OF' THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, REITING TO REPORTS FROM CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Resolution Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell, that City Council adopt said Resolution. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Nichols, Chappell, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Lloyd, Gillum • ------ RESOLUTION NO. 3840 The City Attorney presented; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ADOPTED THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, ESTABLISHING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET MAINTENANCE FOREMAN. " Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waivec_ further reading of the body of said Resolution. - 23 - REG. C.C. 7-22-68 Page Twenty-four RESOLUTION NO. 3840 - Continued Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Nichols, that the City Council adopt said Resolution. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: • AYES. Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Mayor Gleckman NOES. None ABSENT. Councilmen, Lloyd, Gillum. ------------ RESOLUTION NO. 3841 The City Attorney presented. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL .HELD OVER OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, REVISING THE VACATION PLAN AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1277 ACCORDINGLY. is Mayor Gleckman. Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Resolution. Motion by Councilman. Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell, that City Council adopt said Resolution. Mr.. Aiassa. Mr. Mayor,. I would like to hold this over to the 29th of July, if the Council has no objection. No objection. Councilman. Nichols withdrew his motion, • Councilman_ Chappell withdrew his second. Mr.. Aiassa. It will also be necessary then to hold over the next item, a resolution dealing with the implementing of the revised vacation plan. Motion. by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman: Nichols, and carried, that these items- . be held over to the meeting of July 29, 1968. REPORT RE SETTLEMENT RE. CONDEMNATION MATTER BARRANCA STREET IMPROVEMENT Motion by Councilman: Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that Council nnriithdraw at 11. 12 p.m. to an Executive Session on this matter. COUNCIL. RECONVENED AT 11. 17 p.m. Motion by Councilman Nichols, that the Council authorize the City, Attorney to proceed wtih the settlement of the condemnation proceeding negotiations, based on recommendation included .in the confidential report dated July 18, 1968 settlement not to exceed the amount of $3400.00. Seconded by Councilman Chappell. . Motion carried on roll call vote as follows. AYES. NOES. ABSENT. Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Mayor Gleckman None Councilmen Lloyd, Gillum HUMANE SOCIETY'AGREEMENT Mr. Wakefield. Mr. Mayor, I do have an extra item handed to me this evening that relates to the contract between the. City -24- REG. Co Co 7-22-68 Page Twenty-five • n LJ Ll HUMANE SOCIETY AGREEMENT - Continued of West Covina and the East San Gabriel Valley Humane Society. Mayor Gleckman- If Council has no objection, item will be accepted? No objection. Mr. Wakefield- The Humane -.Society has requested the vaccination fee of $10 00 be set aside in the contract because this fee is set by the veterinarian and is not controlled by the Humane Society. Motion by Councilman, Nichols, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried, that the matter of the fixed fee statement in the contract with the Humane Society relative to vaccination charges be stricken from the contract. CITY MANAGER AWARD CIVIC CENTER. FURNISHINGS REPORT Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, that City, Council authorize the purchase of furnishings for the new Civic Center in -:an amount not to exceed $ 52, 000.00 as presented in staff report dated . July 19, 1968 Motion carried on roll call vote as follows.. AYES.. NOES.. ABSENT.. Councilmen. Chappell, Nichols, Mayor Gleckman None Councilmen Lloyd, Gillum TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Nichols, that the City Council accept the recommendation of June 26, 1968, to eliminate the crossing guard. Mayor Gleckman.. I disagree with the comparisons made by our Traffic Committee in regards to the high schools. .. Somewhere along the line you have either a stop sign of some type so that someone can cross the street and in this particular school the Vine Street School, unless you go down to' Azusa or to Hollenbeck there is not a sign in between to allow the children to cross to get to the school. Unless Mr,. Aiassa or the Police Department intended to put a Police Officer there - and. I might add the offenders are usually the mothers driving their children to school - but something has to be done to protect the children walking to school and the only thing. I can think of is a crossing guard, unless you want to propose a 4-way stop sign. (Councilman Nichols askedif there was a staff member present qualified to answer question. Mr., Aiassa advised Mr. Robert: Schaefer.) Councilman Nichols.. A statement near the bottom of the staff report (read statement) o In your judgment are these locations comparable in every respect with. the situation at Vine School? Mr, Schaefer.. They are comparable that they are all T intersections They vary in distance from major controlled intersections. (Explained in detail.) ,(Answered questions.) Again I will go back to the statement that these are relative matters and depcend on the -25- REG.. C.C. 7-22-68 Page Twenty�Six TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES - Continued traffic that is passing by and how many children are crossing. . You can get comparable areas for the cars that pass or for the children that cross the street. , The Traffic Committee, when -this is considered, take both these factors in account.. And this is . also the reason for using a warrant. (Explained "warrant".) Mayor Gleckman. I have no other questions. . I still am not in agreement. I think you have done a satisfactory job of reporting, but it, does n ° fi mean I have,, to agree . Councilman: Nichols-, The real issue is that the children are not going to walk to Azusa Avenue to cross or to Glendora, they are going to cross at that location.. I am inclined, having a child crossing at this crosswalk, I feel a little selfish because of the choice I made on.some others. I really don't feel justified in carrying this further now based upon my personal connection with it. Mayor Gleckman. I would like the record to show that I too have one of two children.going to that school and that is why I am so familiar with the situation and no where along the line do I find that the situation ds s:o identical with others in the past that in this case we are giving undue consideration - so I don't feel I am showing any-favortism to it.. Councilman Nichols. At the intersection listed at Eldred and Orange did we have a crossing guard there that was removed in the past year or two? • Mr.. Schaefer- The other locationsgiven in the report were used as comparable T intersections. The only comparable thing is they do not have crossing guards. Councilman Nichols: The request that the Council made last week was for comparable report covering all phases and all other locations where crossing guards were removed. Mr. Schaefer. The two specific ones studied by the. Traffic Committee were Workman at Phillips and California at Robindale and you have attached warrants on both of those,. I believe. Councilman Nichols: Isn°t there still another one opposite my own school that 50% of the school population cross, and.I recall now that my PTA wasquite upset and quite disturbed and we still voted "no crossing guard", so I would have to accept the report presented and the recommendation made. . Motion carried on roll call vote. AYES. Councilmen Nichols, Chappell NOES. Mayor Gleckman ABSENT. Councilmen Lloyd, Gillum V AFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES REQUEST to install a 4-way stop sign ITEM 3: at Forecastle and Morganfield. Motion by Councilman Chappell, that Council deny the 4-way stop sign at Forecastle and Morganfield-Avenues . Seconded by Councilman Nichols. (DISCUSSION:BY. COUNCIL) - 26 - REG., C.C. 7-22-68 Page Twenty-seven TRAFFIC' COMMITTEE -MINUTES - Item 3 - Continued 'Mr, Aiassa- Mr,. Mayor - I would suggest that if Council did not have a desire at this time to install the 4-way stop at this intersection that we again review in: September during the school period and see if the condition changes from now. Mayor Gleckman- I would like to see that recommenda tion made. But as a point of information though referring to "national warrant" - I realize traffic is traffic but here in California everybody needs ari automobile, and the location of our schools make it necessary for quite a bit of traffic in the vicinity of the schools, is the National Warrants something we can hang our hats on without being criticized? Mr.. Schaefer- (Briefly summarized what National Warrants entailed, stating the, warrants are determine d by the vehicles passing and it fits a minimum number required to make the installation of a 4-way stop Possible.) Councilman Nichols- In observation when this item came to us before you will recall there was some comment about parents keeping their children off of the streets, etc. , and the council raised some issue about that. Our request on item 3 was to go back over it and look at it fro>m all the. other aspects and I think somebody must have got their nose bent a little and didn't get back to us as much information as we were seeking. Mayor Gleckman- We have a motion on the floor to approve the recommenda- tion as so stated. All those in favor, so signify? Motion carried. All present were in favor. Motion by Councilman Nichols to direct the City Manager to have staff look again at both Items 1 and 3 of these Traffic Committee Minutes sometime shortly after school commences in:. September and bring back to: Council in report. form at the first regular meeting in October October 14th. Seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried. PROJECT SP-69015 ADVANCE -STREET NAME. SIGN PROGRAM Motion by Councilman.. Chappell, seconded by -I;onrrcilrrianiNichols.,;_:and.,.carrie'd; ,that this item be held over to the. Council meeting of July, 29 1968. MASTER'.PLAN FORA WATER SYSTEM FOR WEST. COVINA Motion by Councilman.. Chappell, seconded by _Mayor Gleckman, and carried,. that this item beheld over to the meeting of July 29, 1968. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY. HUMANE SOCIETY FACT. SHEET Motion. by Councilman. Nichols, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried, that the fact sheet be received and filed. WILLIAMS,. COOK.& MOCINE —TUNE, 1968 Motion by Councilman,. Chappell, seconded by Councilmam.Nichols, that City Council - 27 - REG. C.C. 7-22-68 Page Twenty-eight 11 0 CONSULTANTS STATEMENTS Continued approve payment of $853.00 to Williams,, Cook & Mocine, covering their June,. 1968 statement. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES. Councilmen. Chappell,. Nichols, Mayor Gleckman NOES. None ABSENT. Councilman. Lloyd,Gillum PEAT, MARWICK & LIVINGSTON - TUNE 30 1968 Motion by Councilman.. Chappell, seconded by Councilman Nichols, that City Council approve payment of $2, 865.78 to Peat, Marwick & Livingston, for traffic planning services, through.June 30, 1968. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES. NOES. ABSENT. Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Mayor Gleckman None Councilman Lloyd, Gillum AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY TO CONSTRUCT HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS - Rowland Avenue, Neil to Citrus Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell, that City Council approve the agreement pertaining to Project SP 69013, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES. NOES. ABSENT. Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Mayor Gleckman None Councilman Lloyd, Gillum APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO TASC BY-LAWS Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Nichols, and carried, that Council hold this item over to the Council meeting of *July 29, 1968. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM COMMITTEE DEVELOPING BROC7HURES RELATIVE TO DRUGS & NARCOTICS Mr.. Aiassa. I would like to make the suggestion that Council refer this to the new Narcotics Committee. Mayor Gleckman: When do they have to know about this ? Mr,. Aiassa. There is no time limit. And franklyI think this last brochure could be improved Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that Council refer this item to the Mayor's, Narcotics Committee. PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM - PLANNING COMMISSION LETTER Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried, that Council hold this item over to the Council meeting of July 29, 1968. REG.. C.C. 7-22-68 Page Twenty-nine CITY" MANAGER - Continued TRASH AND GARBAGE - USE OF PAPER BAG CONTAINERS Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried, that Council hold this item over to the Council meeting of July 29, 1968. STATUS OF CURRENT LEGISLATION Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman: Nichols, and carried, that Council receive and file. SAN GABRIEL-VALLEY'MUNICIPAL DATA SYSTEM LUNCHEON ATTENDANCE Motion; by Councilman• Nichols, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried, that Council give permission for staff attendance at this luncheon. PAY' INCREASE — BUILDING & SAFETY` DIRECTOR ,Mr.. Aiassa. This is an informative report to Council on this item. Mayor Gleckman. Is this an oral informational item? Mr. Aiassae Yes, as you know we made an agreement and it was approved back in. January pertaining to the implementa- tion of certain things by Mr. Fowler and if done, he would receive this increase.. After evaluation by the staff we feel he has made the improvements as requested from him and I am recommending that he be granted the $25.00 per month increase. Motion by Councilman: Chappell, seconded by Councilman Nichols, that the.$25.00 a month increase be granted to the Building and Safety Director. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows. AYES. NOES. ABSENT; Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Mayor Gleckman None Councilmen Lloyd, Gillum CITY COMMISSION ABSENCE REPORT (Informational) Councilman Nichols; We have a report in front of us that indicates that in a number of our Commissions absenteeism appears to be.a matter which should give us some concern.. Therefore,, I would move that the City Council direct the Mayor to communicate by formal letter. to the Chairman of each Commission and Board, that their presence is expected' at every meeting as consistently and regularly as possible. Motion seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried. - 29 - a REG. C.C. . 7-22-68 Page Thirty CITY" MANAGER - Continued FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT'Re. FIRE UNDERWRITERS RATING (Informational) Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, • that Council receive and �ile this informational report. Mr.,Aiassa: Mr. Mayor - I would like to have authorization from the Council to request a rerating of our City because it will take from 18 to 24 months to be eligible. Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by. Councilman Chappell, and carried, that staff be authorized to undertake a request of the. Fire *Underwriters with regard to a rerating of the City of West Covina. CITY CLERK NOTICE . OF CLAIM OF TUNE KATHERINE PLACE_ Mr.. Wakefield: This item refers to a claim arising out of an alleged injury and I would recommend that the claim be denied. So moved by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried. 0--------- CLAIM AGAINST CITY BY CATHAY INTERNATIONAL Mr. Wakefield: I also recommend that the claim against the City by Cathay International be denied. Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Nichols, and carried, that this claim be denied. WESTERN GREYHOUND LINES —NOTICE OF RATE. INCREASE: APPLICATION Motion by Councilman Nichols, that -this be received and filed by Council , . Seconded -]ay=..C.o.uaciirnan:.;Cha-ppell . Councilman Nichols: With permission of the second, I will strike my recommendation and move to refer.tto sta'ff.J l Councilman. Chappell: I withdraw my second to the first motion, and will second the last motion. Motion carried. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. EDISON CO. NOTICE OF RATE: INCREASE APPLICATION Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that this item be referred to staff. - 30 - REG.., Ca C., .7-22-68 Page Thirty-one CITY CLERK - Continued SENTINEL LEGAL. ADVERTISING - REPORT Motion by.Councilmam Nichols that the City Council receive and file the letter from • the Sentinel and. further direct the staff to continue actively to consider this matter for possible future awarding of advertising to that organization when and if appropriate. . Motion seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried ABC APPLICATION- Joseph- E., Husband Stop N Go Market - 1413 W. Puente Avenue, off -sale beer and wine license. Motion by. Councilman. Nichols, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried, that No -Protest be made on this:ABC application. CITYTREASURER Motion by Councilman 1 Nichols, seconded by Councilman. Chappell, and carried, that the. City Treasurer's report for the month of June., 1968, be received and filed by Council. MAYOR'S .REPORTS • CIVIC :SCLNTER DEDICATION PLAQUE Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman: Chappell, and carried, that Council hold this item over to the next meeting for full Council participation. RESOLUTIONS OF COMMENDATION. WEST. COVINA PARADE _COMMITTEE TRAFFIC FLOW AND CIRCULATION BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE Mayor Gleckman: There has been a recommendation that we hold this over to the July 2 9 , . 1968, meeting so a`11 five Councilmen can be present. So moved by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman:. Chappell, and carried. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman. Chappell: The meeting on, Thursday starts at what time? Mr..Aiassa: At 7.30 p.m. Councilman Chappell: Mr.. Mayor - I will be about an hour late. Mayor Gleckman: I have only one further comment.. I hope when all five Councilmen are present at a meeting, to appoint an Executive Blue Ribbon Committee to be headed by our City Manager,, Mr._ Aiassa - so the Committee will be in total knowledge of what is going on in the City, what the plans are, and what to do to encourage additional commercial type developments: in our City. - 31 - C • 0 r REG. Ca Co 7-22-68 DEMANDS Page Thirty-two Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Mayor Gleckman, that City Council approve demands totalling $181, 257.49 as listed on demand sheets C 582 through C 588; this total includes all payroll reimbursements. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES- . Councilmen. Chappell, Nichols, Mayor Gleckman NOES- None ABSENT, Councilman Lloyd,. Gillum Mr. Aiassae Mr. Mayor - I have one additional item. .A letter was addressed to me pertaining to Huntington Beach Freeway as it might affect E1 Dorado School. I would like to include this for the hearing at Edgewood High School. No objection by Council. Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that this meeting adjourn at 11- 47 p. m. , to Thursday night, July 25, 1968, at 7.30 p.m. ATTEST- Ci ty Clerk APPROVED- a ice, / %49 Mayor - 32 -