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02-11-1953 - Regular Meeting - MinutesN,�, MINUTES OF THE REGiULAR ruEET�.NG O THE CIT1' CQ- INCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA Febroary ll, 1953 Meeting called to order at 5:25 F.M. aththe ingest Covina City W%11, Present: Councilmen Hurst,, Delay, Van Horn, Sperline. Absent: Councilman Hossberrg Others: City Attorney, City Clerk,, City Engineer, City Treasurer MINUTES Thera being no additions or corrections, chairman announced the AFFRCVED minutes of the reguL%r meeting of January 28, 1953 stand approved as submitted. With regard to the adjourned mi-eeting of February 4a 19538 Councilman DeLay suggested that on page 2, under Tentative Eap, Tract No. 1IA56, recom- mendations No; 8 ani No. 10 be deleted and on Page I under Tentative Tract No 16256, items 4 and 5 be deleted, as the alloy requirements were waived on these tracts. Chair- man announced the minutes of the adjourned mooting of February 4, 1953 stand approved • as corrected. LEAGUE, OF CALIFORNIA City Clerk announced that the regular monthly meeting of the CITIES HI;ETING League of California Cities would be held in El Monte on Thursday, Febnmry 1 , 1953 at 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF FIRE UNDIWIRITERS City Clerk read a. letter from the Board of Fire Under- writers ackno4s;ledging request of the City for a joint meeting to review the survey recently made of the City, and advising that the report is not yet ready for release but a meeting All be arranged as soon as possible. AUDITOR'S REPORT City Clerk presented report of the City Auditor with regard to re- conciliation of Hank balances, stating that everything is in order. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman announced this is the time and place for public MODIFICATION OF Cd3 AREA hearing on the proposed modification of the C-3 business CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT area covering parking requirementy,, building setbacks and DECISIO14 HELD OVER street widths. City Rigineer reviewed the plan, pointing out proposed modifications. Fir. D. D. Cates, 1042 Lewis Street, Pomona,, a property otmer in the area, requested clarification of Building set- back requirements along Glendora. Air. Linetto of West Cal-n na requested clarification . of set -back requirements on the northerly street running through the property. Mr. J. W. Rasmussen inquired as to trho pays for the property requited for street widening. There being no other testimony,, hearing, was declared closed. Lotion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Sperline,, and carried', that doe-ision on this matter be held over for further consideration. FINAL READING ORDINANCE NO. 237 Fire Protection ADOPTED TION THEREOF." Motio n Motion by Councilman Sperl.ine;, seconded by Councilmam Van Horn, and carried, that second and final reading be given to Ordinance Noo 237 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TILE 'CITY OF WEST COVIi3A, CALIFOEiIA, Pot UIRIIIG FIRE �ROTEcCTIOA FOR Col-Ru .;RCIAL G k' CONSTPUCTION IN SAID CITY AND PROV1011 ENALTIES FOR TIM VIOLA - by Councilman Van Horn,, seconded by Councilman Sperline,, cc 2-11-53 -2- and carried, that the reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, that Ordinance No. 237 be adopted. Passed on roll call as foliows: Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Van Horn, Sperline, Hurst Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mossberg FIRST READING City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 238 "AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 238 OF TIC: CITY OF V'EST COVINA, CALIFOPJiIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE Zone Variance Application NO. 147 OF SAID CITY, KNO6.-N AS T&E ZONING ORDINANCE, AND No, 59 0 Dell Van Liew CHANGING THE ZONING MAP ATTLACHN) THERETO AND MADE A PART THEiwOF." Property involved is the southeast corner of Hollenbeck Avenue and Garvey Blvd Potion by Councilman iieLay, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, and carried, that Ordinance No. 238 be introduced and given its first reading. • RESOLUTION NO. 375 City Atto?ney presented and read Resolution No. 375 1BA REQUEST FOR 10-J CENSUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVI14A$ ADOPTED CALIFORNIA$ REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF CENSUS, TO CAUSE A SPECIAL C ,NSUS TO BE TAKEN OF THE POPULATION OF THE CITY OF 44EST COVINA." Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, that Resolution No, 375 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows. Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Van Hom, Sperline, Hurst, Noes: none Absent: Councilman Mossberg RESOLUTION NO. 376 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 376 "A ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS RT_',SOLUTIOId OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, Turner-L,S, Development CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ADOPTED IN SAID CITY FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES." (Bo E. Turner, Inca and L. So Development Corp.) Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, that Resolution ATo. 376 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Van Horne, Sperline, Hurst Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mossberg •RESOLUTION NO, 377 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 377 "A RESOLUTION WEED ABATEMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DETER - ADOPTED MINING AND DECLARING THAT WIMS GRO1:JNG UPON PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND CERTAIN PRIVATE PP,OPERTY IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA TO BE A NUISANCE AND DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ORDER THE ABATEMENT THEREOF AT THE COST OF THE PROPERTY OWNER AS PROVIDED BY LAW." Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman DeLay, that Resolution No. 377 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows; Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Van Horne Sperline, Hurst Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mossberg -2- CC 21,4- 53 r,3� RESOLUTION NO, 378 City Attorney presented and read Resolution ilo. 378 "A ANNEXATION 140. 108 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUPCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVIIdA, Walker Built Homes,, Inc, CALIFORNIA, D.ESCR7BING TIE BOUNDARIES OF TERRITORY, PETITION - ADOPTED ING TO BE A14NEXED IDESIGNA` 114G IT BY AN APPROPRIATE NAME$ AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND ?LACE JiERE, IT WILL HEAR PRO- TESTS." Notion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, that Resolution No, 378 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follatm: Ayes: Councilmen DeLay,-Van Born, Sperline, Hurst, Noes: None Absent: Councilman Nossberg RESOLUTION NO. 379 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 379 "A RE30c OPPOSING LA HABRA FREEWAY LUTION OF THE CITY COU14CIL OF THECITY Or WEFT COVINA, CALIF - ROUTE 4 ADOPTED ORNIA, APPMViNG 14AP ENTITLED %1JOR HIGffl_'AYS IN THE LOS ANGELES WETROPOLITAN AREA, 9 EXCEPT IN SO FAR AS SAID NAP PRO- POSED ANY FREEWAY BISECTING BUSINESS ARLA ANll SU13DIVIDED LAND IPd SAID CITY." This resolution is a protest to the Ketropolita:i Transportation Board regarding the proposed • La Habrel Freeway route through the city. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman DeLay,, that Resolution No. 379 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Van Horn, Sperline, Hurstl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mossberg CONTRACT FOR REFUSE City Attorney presented and read proposed contract between COLLECTION the City of West Covina, and Paul W. Thorsen and Ralph A. EXECUTION AUTHORIZED Thorsen for the rwoval of garbage and rubbish in the City. Motion by Councilman DeLay,, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, that the Mayor and City Clete be authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the city. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen DeLay,, Van Horn, Sperline, Hurst Noes: None Absent: Councilman YLossberg CHANGE OF ZONE City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 88 of the APPLICATION NO. 15 Planning Commission denying request of Fern A. Wickersham Fern A. Wickersham for zone change from R-A to Rm3 on property located on the ACCEPTANCE OF PLANNING west side of Azusa Avenue, south of Garvey Boulevard. Notion COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS by Councilman DeLay,, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that recommendations of the Planning Commission be • accepted and zone change application be denied. TENTATIVE NAP Plop was presented covering proposed subdivision of 5.0 acres (20 TRACT NO. 16964 lots) in Zone Ia located on the north side of Puente Avenue, 6279 John Bonino west of Vincent Avenue. Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded APPROVED by Councilman Sperline, and carried,, that map be approved subject to the following recommendations of the Planning Commission: 1) That all lots conform to Zone'I requirements. 2) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No. 22% in- cluding utilities, be installed accordingly and meet the approval of the City -3- W 2--_53 Ehgignesro This to include the Lmprovements across the part marked "Not a part of this subdivision,11 3) That "A" Avenue be made 601 in width. 4) That a to lot at the north end of "A" Avenue be deeded in fee simple to the City of West Canine. 5) That Lots 1 and 2 be keyed to Lot 3 ,end front on Puente Avenue. 6) That vehicular access rights to proposed Lot 2 and Lot 20 along Puente Avenue be dedicated to the City of West Covina. TEUATIIiE MAP Map was presented covering proposed subdivision of,8,3 acres (36 TRACT NO. 16999 lots) in Zone I, located at the northwest corner of Vincent Avenue McDonald Bros, and Puente Avenue. The northerly one --half of this tract is in L. APFIt-ROVED A. County'and the subdivider proposed to annex to the City of best Covinae Motion by Councilmani Sperline, seconded by Councilman Pan Horny and carried, that map be approved subject to the follovdng recommendations df the Planning Commission: 1) That all lots conform to Zone I requirements. 2) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No. 225, includ- ing utilities, be installed accordingly and meat the approval of the City Engineer. 3) That the 108 drainage easement along the west side of the tract be improved. 4) That vehicular access rights to Vincent Avenue and.Valinda Avenue on lots along Vincent Avenue and Valinda Avenue be dedicated to the City of West Covina. 5) That to lots at the west ends of "AI', "B", "C" and "D" Streets be deeded in fee simple to the City of West Covina,, 6) That the area outside of the City of West Covina be annexed along the proposed lines, 7) That "A" and "B" Streets be made 6or wide and "C" and IID" Streets be at least 520 wide. TENTATIVE MAP Map was presented covering proposed subdivision of 4.75 acres (20 TRACT NO. 16990 lots) in Zone I, located on the south side of Rowland Avenue between Hugh F. Leonard proposed Tracts 16331 and 15462 - all between Irwindale and Vincent APPROVED Avenues. Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Sper- line, and carried, that map be approved subject to the following recommendations of the Planning Commission: 1) That all lots conform to Zone I requirements. 2) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance. No, 225, includ- ing utilities, be installed accordingly and meet the approval of the City Engineer. 3) That a storm drain easement at the southerly end of the tract be provided and im- proved, or some other solution to the drainage problem.be Wrked out satisfactorily with the City Engineero -4- cc 2-n-53 -5- 4) That a 11 lot at - the south end of t9An Street be deeded in fee simpl.o to the City of West Covim. .5) That consideration of Item 2 of the staff report regarding key lot be given consideration. TINTATIn MAP Map vas presented covering proposed subdivision of 13.04 acres TRACT Wo 16949 (56 lots) in Zone I, located at the northwest corner of Lark won Seorest Constro Coo Avenue and Garvey Blvd. Subdivider and his engineer were present. APPROVED Motion by Councilman Delay, seconded by Councilman Sperline,. and carried, that map be approved subject to the following recomanends- Lions of the Planning Commission: 1) That all Lots conform to Zone I requirements except lots 34 to 40 which shall meet area requirements. (The depth of Lots 34 to 40 is constricted by existing street pattern in Tract 17865 and the proposed frecarrvy. ) • 2) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No. 225, in- cluding utilities, be installed accordingly and meet: the approval of the City Engineer. This to include the improvements around that pat marked "Not a part of this subdivision." 3) That vehicular access rights along Lark E11en Avenue to lots along Lark men Avenue be dedicated to the City of West Covina, 4) That the south end of the alley be opened into the service road. 5) That a 60 solid wall or fence be constructed at the rear of Lots 34 to 40. 6) That the tract conform to the proposed Division of highways right-of-way. 7) That the subdivider request the opening of the lE lots at the easterly ends of Idahome, 3hamwood and Mard®na Streets in Tract 1.7865. TENTATIVE MAP Map was presented covering proposed subUklaion of 1,14 acres (6 TRACT NO. 17077 lots) in Zone I, located on the southwest side of Service Avenue, George Guevarra southeast of Tract No. 17415. Motion by Councilman Delay, seconded APPROVED V Councilman Van Horn, and carried, that map be approved subject to the following recommendations of the planning Commission: 1) 1hat lots sizes be approved as shorn since the street pattern was established • when Tract No. 17415 was approved. 2) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No, 225, in- cluding utilities be installed accordingly and meet the approval of the City Engineer. 3) Than a 1' lot at the southeast end of Camilla Avenue be deeded in fee simple to the City of West Covina. 4) That the subdivider request the opening of the le Lot 30 in Tract No, 17415o METES & BOUNDS Map was presented covering proposed division of 0.8 acre (3 lots) N0. 135-0 in Zone Ie located on the east side of Orange Avenue,, 9309,north Ralph T. Lang of Garww Blvd. Notion by Councilman Delay, seconded bg Councilman APPROVED m5e cc . _ , 2-11-53 Via ogm, and garrieE. that nap be appsovozi subject to the follovftg recommendations of tho Komi a Commission: 1) That all lots Conform to Zone I requirements. 2) That &U street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No, 225s in- C1wdiAg utilitios, be installed accordingly and moot the approval of the City aldnear. PROPOSED CONTRACT Councilman Sperline led a discussion of the proposed con. - WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT tract with the school district to construct and operate a FOR BAIL DIAMOWD baseball diamnnd on the Sunset School propertyo A draft HELD OVER of the proposed contract had been submitted to the Council at the previous meeting. Mr. Alpord,•Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission was present, as was Mr. Clifford Thyberg, Superintendent of the West Covina School District. Air. Thyberg presented a letter from the County Council approving the contract as to form and suggesting a few minor changes. Principal change suggested was with regard to the cancellation clause, recommending that either party reserve the right to cancel on reasonable notice of six months or a year. City Attorney rend the entire contract and each point in question was discussed. Motion by Counei man'DeLsy, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried,, that the City Adminis- trator be authorized to advertise for bids for equipment, flood lights, back stop,, fence and bleachers and report at the next meeting, in order that a cost estimate might be obtained. METES & BOUNDS City Engineer read a letter from Mr. J, B. Blue, requesting N0. 135-32 that proceedings be initiated to have the intersection of J. B. Blue Lark Ellen.Avenue and Larkwood Street improved. City Engi- INPBOVE4EENTS REQUESTED neer pointed out that plans needed to be revised. Council instructed Engineer to set curbs on pavement side of palm trees. City Engineer and City Attorney were requested to make a demand on the bonding company for performance (American Surety Co. of N. Yo; bonding company for Hummer & Bennetto) (Metes & Bounds Subdivision No. 135-32) on motion by Councilman DeLaye second- ed by Councilman Sperline and carried, APPOINTMENT OF With the approval of the Council,,, Mayor Hurst appointed Mr. PLANNING COMMISSIONER Lloyd Berryman, 817 E. Vine Avenue, West Covina, to fill Lloyd Berryman the vacancy on the Planning Commission occasioned by the • resignation of Mr. Gene Pearce, ADDITIONAL HELP Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, STREET DEPARTMENT that Mr. Daniel H. Vaughan be employed to fill the vacancy AUTHORIZED in the Street Department at a salary of $275 per month, effective February 16, 1953. Passed on roll call as follwas Dress Councilmen DeLsy, Van Horn, Sperline, Hurst Nose: None Absents Councilman Mossberg. City Administrator, on recommendation of the Street Commissioner, was requested to find another man to be employed by the Street Department. -6- cc 2��1A=5�1 -7- • ADDITIONAL OFFICER Notion by Councilman Van horn,, seconded by Councilman Sperliae, POLIM EM. and carried, that the Chief of Police be authorized to hire a AUTHORIZED now officer for the I'aUce Department because of increased workload. ELLS ORDFM PAID Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman DeLsy, that the bills charged to the following accounts be paid as audited: Street Fund O . O 0 O P . . . . . . . . O 0.0 . . . $4039.75 die nexAl Fluid . . . . O O . . . . . . . . . • . . . . 39059.70 Passed can roll call as follows: "I Councilmen DeLays Van Horns Sperline, Hurst. Most Hone Absent: Councilman Mossberg RECCHMDATION REGARWIG Councilman DeW suggested that the City Administrator be JOB APPLICANTS authorized to secure employment application blanks to be used for all applicants for jobs with the City and that duplicate copies be Finished the heads of the various depardwnts for use when positions are available. FIRE ORDINANCE City Attorney was requested to review the present fire ordinance,, or to draw up a fire ordinance, outlining the duties of the Firms Department. City Attorney advised this is being revietred with the kYre Chief. POST OFFICE Councilman Way reported a discussion with Representative Pat RESOLUTION REQUESTED Hillings regarding a post office for lest Covina. City Attorney was requested to prepare a resolution requesting a classified branch post of five for West Covina. REPORT ON Mayor Hurst gave a progress report on the foxbation of a Sani- SANITATION DISTRICT Cation District in the area. Such a district is now being fomedo REPORTS 01MCRED Reporta of the Building Department, Police Department,, the Trees® FILED urwm• and the Budget Report were accepted and filed, on motion • by Councilman DeLay, seconded. by Councilman Sperline, and oarried. PUENTE AVE{il[JE City Engineer presented the request of a subdivider for a deci- LOCAL STR XT sion as to whether Puente Avenue is to be a local street or a secondary higin ay from Azusa Avenue easterly to City Limits. Letter was read frwa Mr. George Stoops of the Covina Planning Commission requesting that Puente Avenue remain a local street. City Ibigineer was requested to advise the subdivider to go along with a 669 right-of-mq and the master plan will be given fur- ther study regarding this street. Meeting adjourned at 32:25 i'Jlo APPROVEDs J,�fWIMs JRs mayor ROBERT FLOTTEN City Clerk -7-