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02-24-1969 - Regular Meeting - Minutest MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY' OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 24., 1969. The .regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Leonard Gleckman,,t in the West Covina City Hall, at 7:37 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Nichols. The invocation was given by Reverend Simmons of the United Methodist Church of West Covina. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Gleckman; Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd. Also Present: George Aiassa, City Manager George Wakefield, City Attorney Lela Preston, City Clerk H. R. Fast, Public Service Director Owen Menard, Planning Director George Zimmerman, Assistant City Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 10, 1969 - Approved as submitted. Motion b Councilman Lloydseconded b Councilman Cha y y , y ppell,.and carried, that the Council meeting minutes of February 10, 1969, be approved as submitted. PUBLIC WORKS ITEMS PROJECT SD-6626 LOCATION: Virginia Avenue, STORM DRA.TN CONSTRUCTION Barranca Street to Grand Avenue. Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that City Council approve the plans and specifications for City Project S.D. 6626 and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. RESOLUTION NO. 3946 ADOPTED The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, ACCEPTING A CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AND ACCEPTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. (Nancy, Marian and Janet Oshiro ) -Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Resolution. Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, that said Resolution be adopted. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None - 1 -- REG. C.C.. - Public Works Items - Continued Page Two • RESOLUTION NO. 3947 The City Clerk presented: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, ACCEPTING A CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. (William.B. Hinrichs and Alfretta L. Hinrichs - Del Norte Park addition)." Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections-, waive further reading of the body of said Resolution. Motion by Councilman.Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, that said Resolution be adopted. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None PLANNING COMMISSION 1) Review Planning Commission action of_FebbuarZ 12 & February 19, 1969 (City Council individually considered each item) Councilman. Nichols: With reference to.Item 2 of the column headed "On reference of City Council'_. I recall referring it to staff but not to the Planning Commission. Mr. Aiassa: This went to the Planning staff and it is a matter they are studying. Eventually, if the staff comes out with a recommendation, it might have to come through the Planning Commission. Councilman. Nichols: Mr. Mayor - before the item is ref erred to the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission, I would like it to come back to City Council, and then be our desire. referred back to the Planning Commission, if that is (Mayor Gleckman asked Mr. Aiassa to see that this item was so treated.) Mr. Aiassa: With regard to Item 3 - last column pertaining to Capital Improvement Program - I think this is an item that eventually has to come back to Administration- I presume this was the intent of the Council. Mayor Gleckman: The Planning Commission added this to their work program without direction of the City Council and if they then have some action they would naturally refer the item to us. I don't think that anything the-'. Planning Commission would do regarding a Resolution would be adopted per se, as far as the Council is concerned unless the City Council acted on it. Councilman Lloyd: Mr. Mayor - I would like to go back to the situation regarding the General Plan meeting for April 16. Mr. Menard, is there any reason for the period of time lapse here? It represents almost two months from the last meeting. Mr. Menard: It has been discussed with the Planning consultant, Planning Commission and staff - the conclusion was that it was advantageous for two reasons: It allowed time for distribution of the reports and for staff to have time to meet with citizens groups and answer questions, etc. This was the intent for the meeting being set two months away. - 2 - REG. C.C.. - Planning Commission - Continued Page Three Councilman Lloyd: In other words the general public is being treated to other general meetings before this meeting of April 16th? Mr. Menard: That is correct. • Councilman Lloyd: I am very interested in the reaction you are getting and I wonder if we might not have some sort of a written report on these public presentations? (Council agreed; Mr. Aiassa said reports would be presented.) Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, to accept and file as amended, Planning Commission action of February 12 and February 19, 1969. 2) Planning Commission Resolution No. 2127 recommending Approval of a Deviation from the required front yard setback for Lot 26 of Tract No. 26890 (Mr. Menard, Planning Director, read Planning Commission Resolution. No. 2127 .:) ",I' " Motion by Councilman Lloyd, that City Council approve Planning Commission Resohtion No. 2127. Seconded by Councilman Chappell. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None RECREATION & PARK COMMISSION Review Recreation & Park Commission Action of February 18, 1969 (Council considered each item of action individually.) Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, that the expenditure of $86,000 be allocated for Galster Park from the expected 1968-69 park tax be authorized by Council. Councilman Nichols: Although I note the chair has indicated a desire to divorce the $86,000 figure from the $28,000 figure, they are in fact intertwined and the increase of one might involve the decrease of another. I would like to ask if Councilman Gillum might comment on how he feels about the $86,000 figure? Councilman Gillum: The $86,000 - under the provisions laid down by Mr. Galster in his gift,_ would come to approximately the same amount we would raise in the tax of ®$114,000, and I would like to suggest that the $28,000 be paid on security lights in the 7 parks,in the community. I believe that about $55,000 will cover the basic requirements laid down by Mr. Galster, is that not right - Mr. Aiassa? Mr. Aiassa: That will cover the basic construction and physical aspects for Galster Park. The point I would like to make to Council is that our vandalism has been increasing in the last 3 years and we have put off security lights in the parks for the past 2 years, and it has become somewhat of a critical problem and we would like to see it put in now. - 3 - a REG. C.C. 2-24-•69 Page Four RECREATION & PARK ACTION - Continued Mayor Gleckman: The only comment I might make is that the more money we can spend in the development of Galster Park of this tax money the larger the additional contribution Mr. Galster will make. I felt the recommendation from the .Recreation & Park Commission was well thought out and worked out, so that we could use the maximum amount of money and spend in order to take advantage of the situation, and that the $28,000 recommended for security lighting.in the 7 parks would be a good start. Councilman Chappell: I just hope that the $28,000 will do a fairly respectable job. We have no idea of what it is going to cost total. I believe we should pro- ceed immediately so we can determine the costs. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Nichols, that Council authorize $28,000 of the 1968-69 park tax to be spent for security lights in the 7 parks. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that Council accept and file summary of action taken at the special meeting of Recreation & Park Commission of February 18, 1969. Councilman Gillum: Mr. Aiassa - while on the subject of Recreation & Park Commission, when members of the Commission go to such things as attending the conference in San Francisco, isn't it normally the staff's responsibility to see that reservations are made instead of just turning to the Commissioner's and saying make it yourself? Mr. Aiassa: We give this courtesy to City Council and I wasn't aware that it was not 'being carried out for the Commissions and Boards. I know that it is for other Commissions and I will check into the reason why it has not been done for Recreation & Park Commission. Mayor Gleckman: Mr. Aiassa - will you please bring a report back to Council as to what- is being done in this respect. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 1) Recommendation re. Rumor Control Center Mr. Aiassa: This needs Council approval. It is only an advisory recommendation to Council. I would like to have this held over until March loth so I can see what complications might ensue with the E.O.C. in setting this procedure up. Councilman Nichols: What would happen if Council took no action on this and the City Hall opened up and say Mrs. Jones called City Hall for some information after 5 p.m.? - 4 - REG. C.C. 2-24-69 Page Five Human Relations Commission - Continued Mr. Aiassa-: The Communications Center operators would receive the call and the message would be given to us the next morning. The calls during the day would be given to us immediately. • Councilman Nichols.- Well then this doesn't change anything - that is what you are doing -now. Mayor Gleckman But the report is discussing extra help. Councilman Nichols: Who is talking about extra persons? Mayor•Gleckman: The report says if we adopted this in order to be an answering service around the clock additional personnel would be needed. Mr. Aiassa: That is'correct. They are thinking in terms of an emergency. We do have a Disaster Council and a disaster procedure, which -we can automatically activate at the time one of these things might occur. This might be a good precaution to develop an emergency plan in case of a need for this that it will be ready for implementation, but I will not hire additional personnel at this time.. Mayor Gleckman-: The way the present communications under the set up now, if someone would call City Hall after 5 p.m, they would get a closed circuit? Mr. Aiassa: Normally our switchboard now goes to the Police Department after 5 ".,"clock on the 338-1191 line. So I presume it will be the same as now in the new City Hall.. Councilman Nichols: You are going to have a central switchboard operating 24 hours a day, so what is the problem? Mr. Aiassa: I believe they are referring to - say a rumor came in at 11 p.m. at night - - I would like to have this referred back to staff for further study. ", Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that this matter be referred back to staff for further study and a more specific recommendation to Council. Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that the report regarding minority population distribution be received and filed. (Mayor Gleckman called on Mr. Brooks and asked him to introduce the A.F.S. student living at his home. Mr. Brooks introduced Miss Ana Lucia Surerus Pitanguy from Brazil.) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a) Resolution of City of Culver City re offshore airport Mayor Gleckman: I might comment to Council that I did have a discussion with other cities regarding the sending of these resolutions and it seems that every City is being plagued with resolutions going back and forth from city to city. - 5 - REG C,.C.. 2-24-69. Page Six WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS'(a) Continued They are going to try and establish a method for one City to handle each resolution and have it sent by letter communication to the other cities and not request us to proceed along the same lines. Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, to receive and file. HEARINGS ZONE CHANGE NO.. 395 LOCATION 916-919-920 and 1003 TAR DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Meeker.Avenue and 845 Sunkist Avenue between Willow and Sunkist Avenues. Mayor Gleckman: Mr. Wakefield - when we post the affidavit of notification for this type of hearing and then the staff and applicant agree to postpone, how would the .public be notified of this prior to this meeting? Mr. Wakefield: There would be no public notification, however, a section in the zoning ordinance specifically authorizes the continuance -of any hearing at any meeting at which it is scheduled. It is assumed that those interested will be present and -will receive notice because they are here. (Mayor Glackman asked if anyone in the audience was present with regard to this hearing. There was no one.) • Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that the Tar Development Company request for Zone Change, No® 395, hearing be continued to March 24, 1969 at 8 p.m. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - Continued b) Resolution of City of Rosemead re tax relief Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that this item be received and filed. c) Resolution of City of Long Beach re Support of SB 4 Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Mayor Gleckman, and carried, that this item be held over and considered with Item 5 of the City Manager's agenda. d) Resolution of City of El Segundo opposing SB 6 establishing airport height zoning restrictions Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Nichols, and carried, that this item be referred to the City Manager for a report. Se) Resolution of City of Upland re. off shore ai_rnnrt; Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that this item be received and filed. f ) Resolution of City of Long by minors Motion by Councilman Chappell, carried, to receive and file. Beach re crossing of Mexican border seconded by Councilman Nichols, - 6 - REG. C.C. 2-24-69 Page Seven WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - Continued g) Minute resolution of City of Gardena re. County services Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, to receive and file. •------- h) Wiener and Weiss, attorneys for R. J. Rigney, re. damage to property at 526 S. Trona Avenue during January rains Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Nichols, and carried, to refer this item to staff and City Attorney. (Councilman Lloyd asked if this matter had come to Council on a previous occasion. Mr. Zimmerman, Assistant City Engineer, stated that there had been a case of sliding in this individuals backyard in 1967 which was also made of record to the City, and at that time it was required that the owner drain his backyard and put:it: back in shape.) Motion carried. i) Ed LaBerge re. cancellation of bond indebtedness Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, to refer this to staff. j) Legislative proposals from District Attorney Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, to refer to City Attorney. k) John F. Kennedy Museum of California re. sculpture display Mayor Gleckman: They are asking for a display room in order to display the exhibit. I would like to suggest that -'-they be put in touch with the County Library as they do have a room for display purposes. So moved by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried. CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES (Zone Change No. 409 —Mutual Savings & Loan Association.) Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of body of said Ordinance. Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that said Ordinance be introduced. ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES. (Zone Change No. 411 - Frank De Pietro) Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said-O�dinance. REG. C.C. 2-24-69 Page Eight CITY ATTORNEY - ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Zone Change No. 411 - Continued Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that said Ordinance be introduced." ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented: • "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 3.5 ESTABLISH- ING THE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (R-C) ZONE (Amendment No. 95 - City Initiated)." Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Ordinance. Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that said Ordinance be introduced. ORDINANCE NO. 1074 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF WEST. COVINA, AMENDING SECTION 8402 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADVERTISING SIGNS (Amendment No. 94)." Mayor Gleckman Hearing n I o objections, waive further reading of. the body of said Ordinance. Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and • carried, that said Ordinance be adopted. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT None ORDINANCE NO. 1075 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, ADDING PART 12.5 TO ARTICLE IX OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C-C) ZONE." Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Ordinance. Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, that said Ordinance be adopted. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 1076 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, ST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MAXIMUUMMNSPEED SLIMITTS (RowOlandTHE Avenue.)" Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Ordinance. Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, that said Ordinance be adopted. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None 8 - REG. C.C. 2-24-69 Page Nine CITY ATTORNEY - Continued ORDINANCE NO. 1077 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AMEND- ING SECTION 6235.1 AND SUBPARAGRAPH 11 OF SECTION 6235.6 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES." Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the . body of said Ordinance. Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, that said Ordinance be adopted. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT None Mr. Wakefield: In connection with this last item, some of these coin operated wash machine people have taken out their business licenses under the old basis and as to that there is no objection, but the City Clerk is concerned about future applications that may come in between now and the effective date of the Ordinance. I think it would be in order to simply authorize the Clerk to accept the license fees on the basis provided in the new ordinance provided the delinquent penalties are added and collected at the same time. So moved by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Nichols, and carried. RESOLUTION NO. 3948 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 634 HARRY SOBELOFF." Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body.of said Resolution. Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, that said Resolution be adopted. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilman Chappell, Nichols, Lloyd, Gillum, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 3949 Mr. Wakefield: Mr. Mayor - I understand 'th'at , th.e" Clerk has' in hand a report from"the County Registrar of Voters with reference to the check that has been made for the annexation of the Southeasterly Annexation District 209. It would be appropriate to receive the report at this time. City Clerk: I would report that we do have a sufficiency. Forty-two names were needed and we have more than the necessary number of names in order to proceed. Mr. Wakefield: In connection with the Resolution the Council should indicate the date to which the matter will be set for hearing. It has been tenta- tively suggested that the 24th day of March, 1969, at 8 o'clock would be an appropriate time. (COUNCIL DISCUSSION REGARDING DATE OF MEETING.) - 9 - REG. C.C. 2-24-69 Page Ten CITY ATTORNEY —RESOLUTION NO. 3949 - Continued COUNCIL AGREED HEARING ON ANNEXATION 209 TO BE HELD ON MARCH 24, 1969, at 8 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 3949 The City Attorney presented: ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF WEST COVINA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR PROTEST BY PROPERTY OWNERS (Southeasterly Annexation District No. 209)." Mayor Gleckman: Hearing no objections, waive further reading of the body of said Resolution. Motion by Councilman Lloyd, seconded by Councilman Chappell, that said Resolution be adopted. Councilman Nichols: I think at least three of us on this Council have had some experience with annexations, or efforts to annex areas to the City, where we acted in good faith and were of the opinion a significant number of people wanted to join the City and when it got going we ended up with a lot of controversy. 1. I feel the City has in the past suffered unfairly. I do recall that the Council very definitely indicated to staff that'we were not wanting to move into an annexation area sunless it was clearly known that the people of the area -wanted to annex. I would like to have that reassurance at this time and I notice one of the proponents of the annexation is present tonight. Mr. Mayor - I would like to have him tell us his views with regard to the annexation. • (Mayor called Mr. Brooks) Councilman Nichols: Mr. Brooks you have been active in discussing this matter of joining the City with the people in your area, can you enlighten the Council? C. M. Brooks (In summary) Basically the 18325 Crescent View Drive annexation involves three West Covina geographic areas: 1 - referred to as the Villa's, a new area growing and developing quite a bit in reference to new homes being built. Area 2 - known as Merced - off of Hollenbeck and Shasta. Those residents. have indicated in that area .100%, with the exception of one household-, signing.and requesting the annexation. Generally the same might be said of those in the Villas who have currently moved in. I believe the opponents to the annexation might be of the residents in the older area known as Montezuma Way, Dancove_and Serena and part of the problem there might be with regard to some actions taken a number of years back reflecting some disagreement perhaps with the Council at that time. I do feel, however, in reference to this annexation that it should proceed for these reaons: a number of .people in the Villa's and the other area, dollarwise regarding assessed valuation and registrationwise - would certainly outweigh - a total negative attitude in the Montezuma-Dancove-Serena area. And, also many people in that area have become aware of the need for police and fire protection due to the fact the fire stations will no longer respond as they did in the past. When these people are finding these things to be fact, I think they are certainly looking at the annexation more seriously. There is an organization known as South Hills Park Association and they originally took a stand that they were not interested in the annexation, but again due to many people realizing the police and fire situation, have reconsidered the annexa- tion - and finally the Association had to take a "no position" stand suggesting to the residents in the area that they act as they see fit either favorably or unfavorably toward the annexation. So I do feel that there are some people that are not convinced but by the same token there are,ua.ny-more that are in favor. We held a meeting a week ago to4i-g3ft�_ at the Hollenbeck School and we anticipated that we would have 10 - REG. C.C. 2-24-69 Page Eleven RESOLUTION NO. 3949 - Continued about 50 people in attendance with the larger number opponents and as near as we .could determine there were exactly four oppenents from that area. Everyone else seemed to be for the annexation. I also feel that many people having the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the change of times and conditions are now in favor and I would • also like to feel that the Council would be in favor of pursuing this expedienfly. Mainly due to the time it takes to bring an annexation about this is not just a whim, it has been in progress since October of 19g67. However, it is just now being presented to Council in the form of actual filing, and the reason would be that the people feel this way or there would be no need to trouble or bother you all this time if we didn't feel we had something beneficial for the residents and the City. Mayor Gleckman: Thank you Mr. Brooks. I would like to add a few comments. As Mr. Brooks said this has been a long, long time coming. It is not something just started, it started back in October of 1967, and has required a lot of time and effort. I might add that of all the annexations that the City has been interested in this is the prime annexation of people and homes,'that I feel are closely associat-edand recognized even now in.other areas as part of West. -Covina. The reaction I received out of that area is just as Mr. Brooks presented, and I feel the timing is excellent. I understand what Councilman Nichols said and I also agree that this City should not in any -way, shape or form ever leave itself open to the type of criticism and allegations that appeared in the newspapers regarding annexations, this is not our intention. It is a two-way street. I think Mr. Brooks and the people that worked so hard with him should be complimented for their efforts in trying to • bring these areas into the City. It is appreciated. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None SCIENTOLOGY BUSINESS LICENSE Mr. Wakefield: We have not copy of the write for it time to prepare the report. been able to obtain locally a court decision and we have had to and it will take a little more Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, to hold this item over to March 10, 1969. CLAIM OF RALPH F. SCHNEIDER .Mr. Wakefield: This is a claim for injury received by a jogger when he fell because of what he claims to be a dangerous condition in our City streets. It's the kind of claim on which there may be some possible basis for . liability,as far as the -City is concerned and rather than actually deny, my recommendation would be that it be referred to the City's insurance carrier so it might be settled if that is appropriate under the circumstances. Councilman Nichols: I would like to ask for a short Executive Session on this matter due to the fact that there is a.possibility of litigation on this, matter and I do have a question I would like to ask the City Attorney. Mayor Gleckman: Alright. I have one question of Councilman Gillum. Would you like to wait until later REG. C.C. 2-24-69 Page Twelve • • CITY ATTORNEY - CLAIM OF R. SCHNEIDER - Continued in the agenda for your Executive Session or can it be handled at this time? Councilman Gillum: I believe it can be handled now, as it will only take a few minutes. It is a Personnel matter. COUNCIL :':.CONVENED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:30 P.M. RECONVENED AT 8:40 P.M. Motion By Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that the claim of R. F. Schneider be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. CITY MANAGER 1) West Covina Disposal Rate Increase Request Mr. Aiassa: This is a formal request by our contract agent the West Covina Disposal Company. Council received a copy of their letter, also the supplemental material provided. Also you received a staff report which shows the comparisons of most of the cities we are in close working relationship with. The request from West Covina Disposal is for an increase of 250 in the residential collection fee making it $2.00 per month. (Read letter of request.) In reviewing this with staff we felt at first that we could not justify this rate increase due to the fact that other cities in the area were charging $1.75 and their disposal agency pays them in some instances a return of 5%. We do feel that some type of rate adjustment should be given and our recommendation is that in lieu of the $2.00 now it be done in two increment- stages. At this time an increase to $1.90 or $1.92, but we prefer the round figure. And then amend the contract to review the rate within the period of 7-1-70 and probably increase it to $2.00 at that time.. We can at this time justify the $1.92 rate as the report indicates, but we would prefer to have it in a round figure either $1.90 or $1.95- Councilman Lloyd: In the report you show the average as $1.92 - - what would be the problem if we did go to $1.92? Mr. Aiassa We like to maintain it in an even number, it is ..billed every three months. Mayor Gleckman: I note that we are going from the 4% to the 5% as of January 1, 1969 - so the City will pick up an extra 1%. If this man is at $1.75 since 1965 and with the new trucks, cost of living raises, etc., and the City is going to get an extra 1% - you are still not recommending the $2.00 rate? Mr. Aiassa: WM Mayor Gleckman: What would happen if we stayed at 4% and kept him at $1.90? What difference in revenue would that make to the City? Mr. Aiassa: When this was first put together I recommended that we get 5% as is Baldwin Park and some of the other cities, in fact some are getting 5/2%. At that time we gave in and accepted the 4% because we felt he needed the additional revenue to get going and we accepted 4% with the idea that we would get the 5% in the future. It amounts to about $5,000 a year for the City. Mayor Gleckman: But what you are recommending is below the average and at the same time we are going up from 4% to 5%. 12 - REG. C.C. 2-24-69 Page Thirteen CITY MANAGER —WEST COVINA DISPOSAL .RATE INCREASE - Continued (Councilman Lloyd asked if it would be possible to speak to Mr. Thorsen, agent for West Covina Disposal Company. Mayor called up Mr. Thorsen.) Mr. Thorsen West Covina Disposal Co. 1807 W. San Bernardino Road West Covina Councilman Lloyd: Mr. Thorsen - this median of $1.92 and the billing - would this create any problem if you had the $1.92 versus $1.90? Mr. Thorsen: Not really - probably some as Mr. Aiassa stated. Mr. Mayor - I would like to add a comment, if I may? (Council had no objections.) Mr. Thorsen:- First of all I would like to thank Mr. Aiassa and his staff for their hard work and considera- tion of this request. There are a few more things that might throw some light - there are many kinds of contracts in our business and when you say "a like city" - - putting it in my own words, for instance under our contract with West Covina through the years it came aboutI don't know exactly how, well first of all we do pay the percentage and then we also pick up all city facilities rubbish fire stations, police department, parks, etc., and supply containers free of charge. We also have in our contract that we will participate in a clean up campaign and this all spells dollars. In our report that was given to you we made the statement that in the last 4 years that the amount of rubbish per resident has increased and we went to our records for this information and found we went from 4/z trucks to 633/4 trucks, showing basically we are hauling more rubbish from the houses. A like city - Azusa for instance - a great portion of Azusa have smaller lots and homes and they do not produce the foliage. Most of the throwing away is the normal household rubbish and not foliage like in West Covina. So that is not really a like city. The -other thing is we do collect our own money, West Covina does not have a facility for collecting this money, so we send out the bills. Postage has increased and we have to absorb this, although not a great amount of money but we do have to absorb our uncollectible accounts. There are other cities that do their own collecting through their water system and pay the contractor. So when you say a like city you should take one where the lots are the same size, the foliage as great and the terrain. I don't think you could take the City of Baldwin Park and compare it with West Covina. I think these conditions and facts should possibly be considered when you make your final decision. Councilman Nichols: Mr. Thorsen - three points I would like to clarify. On this billing — does Baldwin Park to your knowledge bill for the trash? Mr. Thorsen: I believe they do. • Councilman Nichols: You are not certain? (Answer: No, but I think they do.) Can you name any cities in particular that bill? Mr. Thorsen— Azusa does and Covina does. Although Covina has their own water system. Azusa's rates are $1.50 and they do the billing. Also Glendora, which I have a contract with. Councilman Nichols: On the foliage, I believe I would agre@.. House for house I believe West Covina is better treed or bushed than other cities. On the other hand - 13 _. 0 REG. C.C. 2-24-69 Page Fourteen CITY MANAGER - WEST COVINA DISPOSAL RATE INCREASE - Continued I think the fact that the lots are smaller in the other towns would tend to have more houses dumping and debris to be picked up, so either one would offset the other. It is a debatable question. Mr. Thorsen: Councilman Nichols: Mr. Thorsen: I used to have the City of Arcadia - a very comparable city to West Covina, where they raised flowers, shrubs, etc., in great abundance - - Do you know any other cities that get free pack up in the sense that the municipality benefits from the rates the citizens pay? No, I never render that service myself in any other city. I charge them. Mr. Aiassa I believe Baldwin Park does under their contract. Mr. Thorsen One other thing under our system in West Covina it demands more supervisors in collecting our own money, so we have three foremen under radio control and these men go through the route after the rubbish is picked up, primarily to see that the cans are set up straight and if someone set something out late they try and take care of it, and also they red'tag. That is in our contract to have three men in the City and it makes a nice operation but it costs a little more. Mayor Glecktana Thank you, Mr. Thorsen. Councilman Nichols: I was talking briefly with the City Manager this afternoon on this matter and was in general concurrence with his decision, although we seem to indicate some degree of lack of unanimity on the part of the Council.. It has been four years since this firm has had any rate adjustment at all. I don't think there is any question but what the firm is entitled to a .rate adjustment:considering the cost of living increases,.. -etc., over the past three years. However I am a little bit concerned about this type of approach, the same as I am when Congress comes in every 4 or 5 years and raises its salary. It :is hard to determine just how worthy someone is of a raise when you wait 4 or 5 years and then bang it all in at once. I think it is probably wrong that the Council waits 3 or 4 years to review this. I think we should review it more often so the facts would be more current. What do we remember now about the cost increases in 1965 or 1966? So I would like to suggest to Council the possibility of reviewing this contract annually with th.e fiscal year rather than.waiting 4 years bLs has been our contracting policy. Specifically I am a little bit reticent to talk about $1.93 or $1.92 or $1.91 - I think if a citizen is going to pay $1.93 he will not complain any harder if it is $1.95. I thought initially $.1.90 would.be correct, but I heard the City Manager say $1.92 was the average. I would like to see us go to $1.95 and open this up to review again a year from July 1, 1969. Councilman Gillum: I go along with Mr. Nichols comments. I did some quick figuring here based on their request and based on the total fees collected in 1967-68 and . if we were,to grant the increase requested he would end up with $31,000 a year and 'then we come along and increase our percentage and we would jump from $19,000 to $27,000, so we give with one hand and then come back a little later and take back part of it. I am not sure that in a sense we are not penalizing the man. If you stop and consider that 500 a week is still a pretty good bargain for th.e citizens because if you go to the dump and do your own loading and unloading the minimum is $1.50 per load. There will always be grumbling about trash, how it is picked up and the price charged. I agree with Mr. Nichols that it is a little easier to accept if it comes in small doses. I would go along with the $1..95 now and looking at it again a year from July, 1969. - 14 - REG. C.C. 2-24-69 Page Fifteen CITY MANAGER. - WEST COVINA DISPOSAL RATE INCREASE - Continued Councilman Chappell: We all. recognize that there has been a cost of living increase right down the line of about 5% a year for the last couple of years, so I can go along with Councilman Nichols comments also. I don't believe it would be unreasonable at all to go along with the $1.95- Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, that City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the existing contract with'the West Covina Disposal Company to wit: That the authorized charges to the West Covina Disposal Company, presently $1.75'per month be increased to $1.95 per month beginning April 1, 1969. .Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Nichols: Mr. Mayor - I would appreciate .an opportunity to request of press to be kind enough to indicate the percentage raise that Council is granting and the period of time elapsed since the last raise was granted, so that the people may at least evaluate those two facts. 2) Surplus Space Leasing at City Hall. --Mr. Wakefield: The report before you contains the language • which we worked out with staff for the potential rental or spaces in the new Civic Center. It is recommended that the City Council establish a policy with regard to rental and/or lease of available space in the Civic Center and the policy shall be to rent space only to public agencies or any other agency supported in whole or in part by the City; and authorize the City Manager to contact potential lessees and negotiate with them for rental, with each agreement to be brought back to the City Council for their approval, and to accept the report of January 2, 1969, as a basis for negotiation in establishing rental rates. So moved by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried. 3) Review Board Minutes,January 6, 1969. Motion 'by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, to accept and file. 4) Police Mutual Aid Agreement with City of San Gabriel Motion by Councilman Chappell, carried, authorizing the Mayor Mutual Aid Agreement with the seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and and City Clerk to sign the Police City of San Gabriel. 5) ,Letter from Senator�Richardson Re. Senate Bill 4 Re. Home Rule Mayor Gleckman: We have a staff report. It seems that Senator Richardson has introduced a bill which further enhances the idea of home rule. We have had one recommendation from the City of Long Beach endorsing this legislation and I would like to see this Council adopt a positive attitude supporting this. - 15 - REG. C.C. 2-24--69 Page Sixteen CITY MANAGER - SB 4 ­ Continued Motion by Councilman Chappell that the City Council. direct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution endorsing Senator Richardson's Senate Bill 4. Seconded by Mayor Glec man. Councilman Lloyd: I looked at it and I read it and'I appreciate what the good Senator is doing. However, I recognize also that we can anticipate changes in this. Do we know what kind of changes have been considered by Senator Richardson? The reason I ask that question is because it is not without some recognition or realism on the part of those who introduce bills in the legislature of the State to have some idea of the changes by those of the proponents of the bill that they would like to enact or by those who are in opposition - what changes they would like to see enacted, and I am not sure that we have the full picture. .Mr. Wakefield-: Mr. Mayor - if. I may, two comments. The bill is set for hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 4th and rather than adopt a Resolution I would suggest that the Council authorize the Mayor to write a. .letter to Senator Richardson indicating support of the legislation by this City Council. To answer Councilman Lloyd's question specifically.. The controversy with respect to the bill relates primarily to the second section which contains some exceptions. This is the same bill that was introduced last session and approved by the League of California Cities. Organized labor objected to it because they felt that it might impinge upon their rights to strike or engage in concerted activities of one sort or another because it would give cities the authority to legislate also. • One exception relate's to that matter, contained in section 2. There was some feeling on the part of special. districts - such as water districts that cities would be able to regulate the size of pipes they had to install in city streets, etc., and objection was to that and that is an exception. to the bill.. It is in that area, one by one, organized groups have come in with objections. It is a question of negotiating an acceptable compromise with the opponents rather than working out something acceptable to the proponents because they generally agree. Mayor Gleckman: I would tend to go along with the recommendation of the City Attorney and we authorize a communication supporting the bill and then when we see it in the final form we can take the action that is being recommended this evening at that time, if it would be appropriate. Councilman Chappell-: I will withdraw'my motion. Mayor Gleckman: I will withdraw my second to the motion. Councilman Nichols: Couldn't we stipulate that in its present form we concur? Because in many instances the final bill is not what -we concurred on._ Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that the City Council. authorize a communication over the Mayor's signature to be forwarded to the Chairman and members of the Senate Judiciary Committee -urging the passage of Senate Bill 4 in its present form. 6) California Freeway and Expressway System Report Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that this report be received and filed. 16 - REG.. C.C. 2-24-69 Page Seventeen CITY MANAGER - ITEM 7. -• Continued .7) Purchase of School District Truck Mr. Aiassa: This is a matter that Mr. Wakefield is acquainted with. We`have to dispense with the purchasing procedure of the City, and t Mr. Wakefield will fill you in on the technicality. Mr. Wakefield: You must waive the requirement for calling for bids to purchase; and this is included in the motion in the report you have. Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, that it is in the public interest to waive the requirement for informal quotations and authorize the purchase of a 1951 Chevrolet truck from the West Covina Unified School District in the amount of $350. Councilman Lloyd: I would comment that there was a study made by a large governmental agency with regards to the keeping of equipment which is more than 4 or 5 years old. This agency., the Department of Defense, decided it was uneconomical to maintain a vehicle after it was 4 or 5 years old. I recognize this vehicle you are considering only has 40,000 miles, but are we sure we are buying a vehicle that will give us the service we need and' wand . Mr. Aiassa: We have checked out the physical aspects of the vehicle and for what we can buy at this time we feel this will adequately cover our needs and will certainly help until we can afford a new truck. • Motion carred.___on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappel"l, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: .None ABSENT None 7a) Emergency Participation - Disaster Areas Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded 'by Councilman Chappell, and carried, that whenever the County of Los Angeles is declared a disaster area by State or Federal authorities, the City Manager, as Director of Civil Defense and Disaster, be authorized, upon the request of any neighboring City and with the informal approval of a majority of the members of the City Council, to make men and equipment available to aid in preventing or alleviating disaster conditions within the requesting City to the extent that it can be done without depriving this City of its ability to protect persons and property within its own boundaries. Any such action of the City Manager, as Director of Civil Defense and Disaster, shall be reported to the City Council at its next regular meeting for approval and ratification. 8) Progress Report - Cameron Avenue Improvement • Lark Ellen to Azusa Councilman Lloyd: Recognizing the problems attendant to this, I think it must be pointed out that these people should thoroughly understand that it is going to cost them additional monies over and above what it would have cost them if they had gone into this voluntarily. Mr. Aiassa: We have specifically met with each owner and explained what it would be on a voluntary plan and what it will be under the 1911 Act. J 0 REG. C.C. .2-24-69 Page Eighteen r� LJ • CITY MANAGER - Cameron Avenue Improvement - Continued Motinn By Councilman Chappell, seconded by Mayor Gleckman, that the City Council reaffirm its authorization to proceed for the necessary planning and design for the 1911 Act construction of Cameron Avenue between Lark Ellen and Azusa Avenues to include coordination of the City Attorney's office, L. J. Thompson Assessment Engineers. Councilman Lloyd: Mr: Aiassa - you are agreeing with me that it will cost all the people in this area more money in the final analysis? Mr. Aissa: Yes. Councilman Lloyd:- How much more money generally speaking in percentage? Mr. Fast: 25 to, 35% more on an average. Councilman Lloyd: In our communications with these people has it been thoroughly explained to them that it is going to cost them more money before they are through? Mr. Aiassa: We had an individual who lives here and agree d with the staff, and he went to each individual owner and explained it to them in detail. Also if they did not understand they were requested to contact staff and we filled them in with further information. Mr. Fast: Additionally they requested a meeting with the staff and a meeting was held and I believe we had all but two of the property owners represented and it was once more pointed out to them. So they were all notified. Councilman Lloyd: The point I am making is that in the final analysis it is going to cost the City money and the property owners money over and above that which it would if they were to dedicate on a voluntary basis, and I think before we move on this it would be advisable that we go along for a week or two and go back to these people and try and firmly impress on them that because of two or three individuals holding out it is going to cost them in cold hard cash, money out of the pockets of the neighbors of the two or three that are holding out. Mayor Gleckman: Mr. Wakefield, do we have a legal problem in doing something like that? By going back to them and saying this is going to cost because two or three individuals are not going to cooperate so it is going to cost their neighbors X amount of dollars more? Are we on any touchy ground? Mr. Wakefield: Not that I know of. Mayor Gleckman: I don't believe this would slow down the pro- ceedings. The staff is aware of Council's intent to make one more pass at these people regardless of what action we take this evening. Councilman Gillum: Mr. Fast, as I read this, the School District on the north side of the street is includ.ed;; in this? Mr. Fast: Yes it would be included in the 1911 Act. Councilman Gillum: The total cost is apread over everyone in this District? Mr. Fast: That is correct. - 18 - • REG. C.0 2-24-69 Page Nineteen CITY MANAGER --Cameron Avenue Im-rovement - Continued Councilman Gillum: Can you explain in a brief sentence the function of the 1911 Act and how you form a district. What determines the boundary lines, etc. Mr. Fast: The 1.911 Act district is set up generally on the basis of a three way consultation: City Engineer's office, City Attorney's office, and the Assess- ment Engineer. The determination is generally based on the direct and indirect benefits received and the district is formed on that basis generally. City Council sets the District boundaries at the time of the adoption of the intention. Councilman Gillum: And what if we find at that time we don't agree with the boundaries of the District, or can you set any boundaries you design? Councilman Nichols You can't really do that or you may not have a district. Councilman Gillum: Well the reason I am bringing this up, and Councilman Nichols has raised this point on many occasions - basically I disagree with the 1911 Act, and I see many times we make the District to conform to our convenience and we put people in that do not want to be in. Mr. Fast: The City has had two 1911 acts and they have all been very similar; one on Lark Ellen, one on Barran.ca and one now proposed on Cameron. All essentially identical in make-up. Councilman Chappell: Councilman Gillum. - this is true perhaps but what alternative do we have to widen a street that is a real hazard in our community? And almost everybody agrees on this. Do we have any other way we can go - or pay it ourselves? Mr. Aiassa.o That's it, pay it. Councilman Gillum: May I answer the question? At this time we don't, but in years past we may have. It is unfortunate that the people were not willing to volunteer in this program. It is unfortunate, although I can understand. But I kind of disagree with grabbing off another section so we can out vote them, but as you said either we do it this way or pay for it ourselves. I can't personally buy it. Councilman Lloyd: I think you are all coming to the same con elusion that I drew in the first place and that is looking for another way to go, so let's go back and communicate with these people and see if we can talk to them, if they are indeed bound and determined to do it this way then we have discharged our duties as the duly elected representatives of the people, we have tried to give the people the function of good government. We are communicating and we are trying. 0 Councilman Gillum: has also. I would be like to contact him. I would like to clear one point. Mr. Aiassa and I have both been in touch with this one individual on numerous occasions and Mr. Fast more than grateful if any of you gentlemen would Councilman Nichols: I would like to pursue this a little further. If you go to set up a 1911 Act District, as I understand it and if I am wrong I hope I will be corrected, if you set that District, let's say it runs from Azusa to Lark Ellen and covers both sides of Cameron Avenue. In that case it means the School District is going to be assessed for some portion of it - 19 -. REG. C.C. 2124-69 Page Twenty CITY MANAGER - CAMERON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT - Continued and it means that the people who live in the District of two-story homes .to the east and west of the high school through their developer have already paid for their improvements and are going to paynagain for some part of it. They will be assessed for it on a street that is a major artery of the City, the improvement of which is calculated to benefit • immeasurably the public school system and the citizens that travel back and forth, as Cameron is probably the most heavily travelled east and west street in the entire City. The people on the south side on the other hand may still balk and we will be required to condemn their property and those people will receive more money in condemnation money and the inequity will be that those people across the street that paid for their improvements before will pay again and to some extent an individual that has not cooperated will actually, I believe, make a profit. Am I wrong or right? Mr. Fast: This is a. unique 1911 Act in that it would not contain those inequities that you object to principally because the assessment engineer in looking at this District felt the two-story houses in direct benefits were so minimal that they should be left out of the district entirely. Councilman. Nichols: Have you got 50% without that area? Mr. Fast- Yes. So theref ore whethe'1it is all voluntary or the 1911 Act, the people would be essentially in the same boat and would all be treated alike. There is no one individual, like on Lark Ellen, that is helping to pay for his neighbor's property. In this case, other than the School District, they would have to be contributing through an indirect benefit • aspect - - all the properties on the south side are exactly in the same boat and no one will end up with more money in their pocket than what they gave out, as was the case on Lark Ellen. Councilman Nichols: The other point I would make then is that a major secondary street that serves the entire City should be improved by the City and not charge the abutting property owners, therefore I would prefer that this be a budgeted item rather than assessed against the people living in the area. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES- Councilmen Chappell, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES- Councilman Nichols ABSENT.- None 9) Letter from Civic Center contractor Motion by Cour_.ilman Chappell,, seconded by Councilman Gillum, and carried, that this item be received and filed. 10) Dr. Mo�;htader's Improvements Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Mayor Gleckman, and carried, that this report be received and filed. CITY CLERK 1) Claim of Dixie Caldwell Saulnier Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Mayor Gleckman, and carried, that City Council deny the claim of Dixie Caldwell Saulnier and refer to the City's insurance carrier. - 20 - 1 REG. C.C. 2-24-69 Page Twenty-one CITY' CLERK Item 1 - Continued 2) South Hills Little League request to conduct candy sale, Month of April, 1969. Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman Chappell, and carried, approving request of South Hills Little League to conduct • candy sale during the month of April., 1969. 3) ABC APPLICATION (Mayor Gleckman asked if Council had any objection to adding this item to the agenda. No objections.) Motion by Councilman Nichols, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that no protest be made on ABC application for on -sale license for H. J. Maize & Elma R. Weber dba Blue Fox Cocktail Bar, 340 South Glendora Avenue, West Covina. CITY TREASURER Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Mayor Gleckman, and.carried, that Council accept and file City Treasurer's report for the month of January, 1969. MAYOR'S REPORTS • Mayor Gleckman: We have a Mayor's and Councilmen's Legislature Conference in Sacramento April 14th to'l6th. I would like to have an indication of those Councilmen able to go. I will also need an authorization by Council regarding dollars and cents. (Councilmen Chappell and Lloyd, and Mayor Gleckman indicated they would go.) Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, to postpone City Council meeting of April 14th to April 211 1969. Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, authorizing an expenditure of not more than $175.00 for each Councilman attending the Mayor's and Councilmen's Legislature. Conference in Sacramento April 14th to 16th, to cover expenses. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None COUNCILMEN REPORTS Councilman Chappell: The Paint -Up, Clean -Up Committee have been meet- ing regularly and things are,well underway. - We met with Mr. Thorsen and his group and they are in full accord with what we are trying to do. We will have a special pick up on Saturday and will follow on Sunday if all the washers, dryers, etc., are not picked up on Saturday. Mr. Blackard will be picking up all the abandoned vehicles, parts, etc. I would further like to advise Council that the School Board picked a new Assistant Superintendent - Mr. Goldstein from Glendora. - 21 - r REG. C.C. 2-24-69 Page Twenty-two COUNCILMEN REPORTS - Continued Councilman Nichols: I have a question of staff. Why does Cameron between Lark Ellen and Valinda flood so terribly when it rains? • Mr. Fast explained that it actually does not flood anymore than it did a few years ago; Cameron Avenue has been reduced so the -water now stays in the street. There was a storm drain planned for that street, however, the shortage of funds has postponed construction. A section of drain line must go in;from Valinda and Cameron running up to Lark Ellen and that will be done as soon as funds are available. Councilman Lloyd: I would like to report on the meeting regarding dedication of the Civic'Center. We will have music and it seems like we will now have a notable speaker. I was somewhat concerned in seeing this letter; from Aerojet. Mr. Li.pper:; of Aerojet wasn't even aware of the fact that we were dedicating the Civic Center which one of their subsidiaries built - Mr. Fast, has there been any problem with thes. people? Mr. Fast: No, I think the real problem is "mother nature." They have not moved as rapidly as we had hoped. (Explained _ weather, subcontractors, etc.) Councilman Lloyd: I would like to be completely filled in on this. It is not uncommon for contractors of this type to provide very strong financial assistance by . -way of loaning personnel in the way of public relations approach. Mr. Aiassa: We had a joint meeting with Mr. and Mr. MacKenzie and it appears that they have not communicated with their PR people. Councilman Lloyd: They have talked with their PR people and I was not impressed with the way it came across. At this point I am suggesting, with the permission of Council, that I would like to join you - Mr. Aiassa - in this area. (Council had no objections.) (Councilman Gillum advised that there is a water heater laying at the corner of Vine and Valinda that he would like to have picked up. Also, complimented Mr. Aiassa and Mr. Fast on the Street Superintendent - Mr. Wolff, saying that in the very heavy rainy weather while he was out checking streets, etc., he also found Mr. Wolff doing the same.) DEMAND&ti;_; . Motion by Councilman Gillum, seconded by Councilman Nichols, that • demands totalling $375,547.77 as listed on demand sheets B408 through B411 and payroll reimbursement sheet, including time deposits in the amount of $200,000 be approved by Council. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chappell, Nichols, Gillum, Lloyd, Mayor Gleckman NOES: None ABSENT: None (City Manager requested the addition of one item to the agenda. Pertaining to Galster Park. No objections.) - 22 - f� VO • 0 r: REG. C.C. 2-24-69 Page Twenty-three Mr. Aiassa: You have a report regarding the need for an adjourned Council meeting on March 3rd regarding Galster Park; and a second item pertaining to the awarding of the contract for the furnishing of drapes at the Civic Center. (Discussion by Council regarding meeting.) Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Mayor Gleckman, that Council adjourn to 6:30 p.m. on March 3rd. (Further discussion by Council regarding the time, and the fact that it interferes with the dinner hour; preferring to come earlier and eat a box lunch, rather than going without dinner and getting home later.) Councilman Chappell: I amend my motion to the time of 6 o'clock and that a box lunch be served. Mayor Gleckman: I accept the amendment. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Lloyd, and carried, that Council at 10-:09 p.m. adjourn to 6 p.m. March 3:,' 1969. ATTEST -- City Clerk APPROVED. - MAYOR - 23 -