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05-11-1953 - Regular Meeting - Minutes11 KNUM OF THE REGULAR DFZTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COV'INA9 C A11FORNIA k%y 119 1953 Meeting called to order at 8s25 PJ4, at the Wast Covina City Hallo Presents Councilmen Hurst, Delay$ Van Horn,, Mossberg9 Sperline Absents lion Others: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Engineer MINUTES Motion by Councilman Sperlinea seconded by Councilman DeLay9 and carri(@d, APPROVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 27a 1953 be approved as submittedo AUDITORIS City Clerk presented monthly report dated May 6, 19538 from Glenn H. REPORT Kuhn, City Auditor,, certifying that bask balances have been reconciled and 'are in order, PRELIMINARY City Clerk presented preliminary report dated :lay 11, 1953 of the Censu2 CENSUS Bureau9 advising that the special census count for the City of West Covina REPORT as of April. 30g 1953s tras apprcxi.mately 1390000 AMBULANCE SERVICE, Motion by Councilman Van Horns seconded by Councilman Delay, . AGREEMENT and carried, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to EXECUTION AUTHORIZED execute on behalf of the City the new ambulance service agree- mant with the County of los.:,Angeles General Hospital for the period July 19 1953 to June 30, 1954. PETITION PROTESTING City Clerk presented a petition signed by approximately 28 per - WATER PUMPING PLANT sons residing in the vicinity of Leaf Avenue and Cherrywood COMMITTEE TO STUDY Streeta protesting the noise, vibration and unpl6asant condi- tions caused by a water pumping plant of the San Jose Hills Water Company Located on the east portion of Lot 74 in Tract No, 17848. Mr. Graham,, one of the petitioners,, gave details regarding the complaint., Mayor Hurst appointed a committee consisting of Councilmen Delay and Sperline to investigate this complaint and report at the next meeting, AZUSA AVENUE City Engineer presented a letter :from the State Highway Dapartm REPAIRS meat$ advising that repairs to Azusa Avenue from Garvey Avenue north to the city limits are expected to begin shortly after July is 19538 repairs to consist of a I" asphaltic surface. FUBIZC HEARING Chairman announced this 1s the time and plat for public hearing PETITION FOR ZONE II®A on petition for Zone II -A covering the area bounded by WaImt, MODIFICATION OF HOUSE Creep Washy western border of Zone III, city limits on the south AREA RE@UIMMENTS and Azusa Avenue on the vast. Petition requested house areas be MODIFICATION APPROVED increased to 1250 square feet. City Engineer read recommendation CC 5-n-53, -2- of the Planning Commission. fir. George Coon of Montezuma Maya revie ad the gatititega and action to date. At the request of the Chairman, a show of hands indicated most of those present favored the char,,e. Nr. J. H. Decker also spoke favoring the playa. There being no other testimonq either for or against., hearing was declared closed. Ration by Councilman Delay, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, that City Attorney be requested to draw an ord-inonce for Zone II®A9 covering the, area bounded by Walnut Creek Wash- the western border of Zone III,, the south city limits., and l lot depth vast of Azusa Avezwe, and calling for minimum lot width of 75 feet by a depth of 125 .feet and minimm house area of 1200 square feet. Lot sizes would be subject to a formula as follows 75 X 125; 76 s 120; 78 x 115; 80 x 110. Passed on roll call as follows A,yees Councilmen Delay, Van Horny ylossbergv Sperline, Hurst. Noess None ® Absent: None PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman announced this is the time and place for public hear - PRECISE PLAN i;;ng on precise plan for t1m C-2 businoss area.,, Located south of C®2 BUSINESS AREA Garvey Avenue between Sunset and Vincent Avenues north of Walnut ADOPTED Creek Wash. City Engineer read recommendations of the Planning Commission. Mr. Cates, a property owner in the C-3 area, spoke in favor of the place. &s. Gertrude Lynch asked for an explanation of the precise plan, and City Engineer reviewed the plan. Mr. James Kerns of 719 Vaxnderhoof Drive stated he felt the properties should be consolidated in order to get a better piano A letter was read from Mr. Albert A. Robbins, 333 So® Glendora Ave., opposing the present proposed aligrmnt of Vincent Avenue. There being no other testimony,, bear - ins was declared closed, Motion by Councilman Van Mims seconded by CounoiLua n Spea- lines that precise plan be adopted subject to granting of the extra widening along Sunset Avenue required by the State Highway Department. Passed on roll call as follows Ayess Councilmen Van Horn, Sperline, Hurst. Noels None Absents None Not Votings Councilmn Delay and Mossberg. SECOND READIN-a Notion by Councilman Sperline,, seconded by Councilman ORDINANCE NO. 246 Van Hones and carried,.that second and final reading be ® AMENDING TRAFFIC ORDINANCE given to Ordinance No. 246 "AN ORDINANCE OF ME CITY ADOPTED COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA9 CALIFORNIA9 AMEND- ING SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE V AND SECTION 12 OF ARTICLE VII OF ORDINANCE NO. 103 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA9 MOWN AS THE TRAFFIC 01MINANCE1, ADDING A NEW SECTION THERETO TO BE DESIGNATED AS SECTION 8 OF ARTICLE.; VI, AND REPEALING ORDI. NANCE NO* 106 OF SAID CITY." Notion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilmen Mose- berg, and carriede that the reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Delays that Ordinance No. 246 be adopt- ed. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayeess Councilman Delays Van Horps Mossbergg Sperli,ne, Hurst. Noels None Absents None SECOND REAMNG Notion by Councilman Sperline, 3econded by Councilman Delay, ORDINANCE NOo 247 and carried, that second and final reading be given to Ordia SURFACE DRA.Ima DISPOSAL nonce Noo- 247 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY IN SANITARY SEWERS OF WEST COVINA9 CALIFORNIA$ PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF ADOPTED —2— cc 5m11Q53 0 SURFACE,, DRAINAGE OR STORM WkTERS INTO PUBLIC SE�M,RSD AND. PROVIDING PENALTY FOR THE VZOIATYON THEREOF." Pbtian by Councilman DeLayg seconded by Councilman Abasbarg, and *awisdq that the reading of -the body of the ordinanee..be waive .. Notion by Coua�l® � Van Rom# seconded by Councilman DsLayg t.iat Ordinance Woo 2487 be adopted. Passed on roll call as followus Ayes s Counsi lm9n. DalayD Van Hor ng Nosdberg, Sper] i ne,, Hurst. Noses Now AbsentQ None SECOND READING Notion by Councilman Mossbergg seconnded, by Councilman,, ORDINANCE NOs 248 Sperline9 and carried, that second and final reading ba ADOPTING PRECISE PLAN. given' to Ordinance No. 248 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Glendora and Gamy COUNCIL 0, TFIE CITY OF WEST.COVINAg CALIFIRNIAg ADOPTING ADOPTED A PRECISE PLAN FOR TIE DEVELOPMENT Or CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 14 OF ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF SAID CITY OF WEST COVINAg AND AIE11MING SAID ORDINANCE NO* 147" Motion by Councilmn DaIayq seconded by Councilman Nossbergs and cwsrriedg that the reading of the body of the ordinance be warred. Motion by Councilman Spe..•line,, seconded by Councilman Van Hornq that Ordinance No. 248 be adopted. 'assed on roll call as followsg Ayess Councilmen Van Noses None Absents None Not Votings Councilmen FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO, 249 ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION M0 6� Francis Hack6nkamp Hortn9 Sporli.neg Im-sto DeLay and Nos,5b'rg carr°iede that Ordinance No, 24 9 City Attoa.zmey preser_'�ed Ord:i_nance No. 249 : a'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITV.30UNCIL .CIF' THE CITY OF WEST COVINA9 CALIFOR. NIA, GRANT: N Al, ARIAN(E TO PE'-,; ,aT THE LOCATION OF A CAFE UPON PROPERTY LOC^ Lip AT 2009 WEST GARVEY AVENUE I,N THE CITY OF WEST COVINA. (Francis Hackenkamp)1A Potion by Co'unc:3.1man DeLa7a seconded by Councilman Sperling and be i.ltroduced and given its First rea ingo FIRST READING City kttorney presented Ordinance No, 250 "AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NOa $0 OF TIME Gfff OF VEST COVINA., CALIFORNIA9 AIENDING ORDI- CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION NARCE'N0. 147.OF SAID CITYe KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE,, 140, 16 PWD CHA�:: V: 7; Ti: ','n-E4 ZONING MAP ATTACHED THERETO AND MADE A Dank Bandy PART'THEREOF,," (Frank Handy ® south side of Gamyfl en at Councilmn Van Horn, and first reading, FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO® 251 REGULATING HANDDILTZ of CleMora, No'CALon by Councilman Sperlino9 seconded by eax�-Ied9 that.,.:Ordi nano No. 2p"O be introduced ;and given its Motion by Councilman Sperling No. 251 be introduced and give Ci tvy Attori_::y presented Ordinance No. 251 r'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITE; COUNCIL Of' THE CITY OF W SST COV NA, CALIIFOR- Nag ELGULA2�TNO THE. D15TRIBITI:ON OF HANDBILLS WIT°fi1N SAID CITY A14D .PR':;'°,%IDINO A PE .MALTY FOR THE VIOJATION `1�IEREOFoR seconded try Councilman DeLayB and carried, that Ordinance n its first M Wig;, CC 5-11-53 -4- OLUTION. No. 409 City Attorray presented and read Resolution Noo 409 CIVIL DEFENSE PERSONNEL 0°A RESOLUTION OF TIDE CITY COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF WEST ADOPTED COVINA9 CALIF7R NIA9 Ai1E IDTNG RES:)Lf!'TION NO, 373 OF SAID CITY RELATING TO THE CIVIL D...,� NSE AND DISASTER COUNCIL." Afton on bar Councilman &ssberg9 seconded by Counci.lywn DeLay9 and carried,,that Resolution Noo it09 be adopted. Passed on roll can as follows s Ayest Councilmen DeLaye Mossberg9 Sperlins, Hurst. Noess wone Absentia• None Not:Votings Councilman Vasa Horn RESOLUTION NO. 410 ACCEPTING GRANT DEED Elizabeth Gloege ADOPTED I,,4I$ 3 Ellen Avveme not included by Councilman DeLay, that City Attorney presented and read Resolution Noo 410 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA9 CALIFORNIA9 ACCEPTING GRANT DEED COVERING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY 0 WEST COVINA." (Elizabeth Fred- erika Gloege)o PropeAnvolved is a 109 strip along Lark in Tract No. 16256. Motion by Councilman Mossberg9 seconded Resolution. Noo b'_7 be adopted. Passed on roll call as followss Ayes Councilmen DeIay, Van Rb_wa,, Mosaberg, Sperline, Hurst. Noe s t None Absents None RESOLUTION N0, 411 APPROVING BOND TRACT 140. 18990 ADOPTED DeLaya seconded by Councilman roll call as follows Ayes$ Councilmen Noest None Absents None TRACT Nov 17657 • ACCEPT IMPROVE14ENTS RELEASE DEPOSIT Bru mtett & Demblon APPROVED TRACT NO. 18384 ACCEPT IMPROVE2INTS RELEASE DEPOSIT Jo F. Paulson APPROVED TRACT NO, 18I35 ACCEPT IMPROVENENTS REIEASE.BOND Benjamin Ko Carter APPROVED City Attorney presented and read Resolution Noo 411 "A E.ILIOLU` ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA9 CALIFORNIA9 APPROVING BOND TO UUARANTEE THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVE1•1NTS AND THE TIME OF COMPIE TION THEREOF IN TRACT NO, 18990 IN SAID CITY." Motion by Councilman Sperliae9 that Resolution No. 1_,ll be adopted. Passed on Dalay, Van Horn., Mossberg, Sperli.ne, Hurst* Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Delay9 and a arried9 that street improvements be accepted and release of remainder of cash deposit in the amount of 782056 be authorized,, for Tract No, 17657, Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilm n DeLayp and carried,, that street improvements be accepted and release of remainder of cash deposit in the amount of S37t ao be authorized for Tract Noo 18384. Wti c)n by Councilman Delay,, seconded by Councilman Sper® line) and carri.eds that street improvements be accepted and hoed be released on Traet T16., 1811;. "4-. CC 5-11-53 05- TENTATIVE MAP Tentative mp wog preeonted covering proposed subdiuis ion TRACT NO, 1" of 8.9 acres (12 lots) in Zone Its located on the north Jo Fo Watkins-JoP6 Keller side of Cortez Street east of Azusa Avenue. Motion by APPROVED Councilman Speriine, seconded by Councilman DeLays and earrieds that map be approved subject to the following recommendations of the Planning Commissions 1) That all lots conform to Zone II requirements. 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 Enginsere 3) That the subdivision conform to the proposed Los Angeles County Flood Control right-of-wayo 4) That a 5e drainage easement be provided along the southwest line of Lot 6 and the westerly line of Lot 8, 5) That a 1t lot be deeded in fee simple, to the City of West Covina along the east side of the easterly street, or include all of the street within the subdivision. 6) That the proposed Transfer of ownership at the northeast corner be consummatedo TENTATIVE MAP Tentative map was presented covering proposed subdivision TRACT NO. 19267 of 10 acres (32 Lots) in Zone II, located at the south- Lo Eo Turner east corner of Puente Avenue and Azusa Avenue. Motion by APPROVED Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that map be approved subject to the following recommendations of the Planning Commissions, 1) That all Dots conform to Zone II requirenentso 2) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance Noo.225, includ- ing utilities, be installed accordingly .anal meet the approval of the City Engi.neero 3) That the subdivision conform to the proposed State Highway right-of-way. 4) That vehicular access rights.along Azusa Avenue to lots aloM Azusa Avenue be dedicated to the City of West Covina. 5) That a 11 Lot 33 be dedicated in fee simple to the City of Wiest Covinao 6) That the subdivider request opening for street and highway purposes Lot 32 in Tract No. 15061. 7) That "A" Drive be 60e'wide. TENTATIVE & FINAL MAP Tentative and Pinal Map v&-T presented covering -proposed Metes & Bounds No* 135-89 division of 0.5 acre (2 lots) in Zone I, located at the T. Wo Humes west corner of Sunldst and Elden. Motion by Councilman APPROVED DaLay, seconded by Councilman I11oseberg, and carried, that Aml map be approved subject to zecsipt of a deposit for curbs and gutters at the rate of $1.35 per foot for the 198t frontage along Elder Street. -5- -6. i" % PAPFiml sRap egg yreempieA cowering Section 1 of T� SEMON 1 OF TRACT Wo Noo Uk560 located ,'bn the vast side of bark E32en Aveme & N ger north off Creek Wash and also a section south of ROMM y Avenue east of Glendora Avenues consisting of 3.6o2 acme (73 Lots) in Zone to Motion by Councilman Pbssban,, seconded by Coutci2.n Sparli 9 aiA ed$, that final map,, Section 19 be approvedp subject to receipt of utility certificates. FINAL MAP Final Map was presented covering Soation 1 of aubdbuision SECTION 1 OF TRACT Wo 1773.3 of 6o2 acme (24 Iota) in Zone IIe located at the south- Novarro Constre Co. east corner of Vine Avenue and Hollenbeck Streeto Notion APPROVED by Councilman DeLay9 seconded -by Councilman Sper3.ineD and carried„ that final map covering Section 1 be approved subject to the following•conditionss 1) City Engineeree approval of plans and profiles, 2) Receipt of utility map 3) Receipt of utility certificate from the Edison Co. City Engineer was requested to suggest to the subdivider that turnarounds be provided for driveways along H633.enbeok Street, FINAL MAP Final map was presented covering subdivision of 30 acres TRACT NOo 18990 (114 lots) in Zone I,, located on the west side of Vincent Devon Constro Co. Avenue between Workman and Rowland Avenues. Motion by APPROVED Councilman Mossberg9 seconded by Councilman Sperline9 and conditionst carri.ed9 that map be approved subject to the following 1) City EngineerQs approval of plans and profiles. 2) Receipt of utility certificate from the Edison Co. REQUEST FOR REFUND City Engineer read a letter from Mr. E® L. Harmon request- E. L. Harmon ing refund of deposits on fetes & Bounds Subdivision No. METES & BOUNDS NOo135-74 135-74 located at the south corner of Willow and Pacify APPROVED Avenues,, because due to circumstances beyond his control he is unable to comply with requirementso Motion by Councilman DeLay9 seconded by Councilman Mossber°g9 and carried,, that deposits of $750oo for map Piling,, and $900o0O for improvements be returned to Mr. Harmon. REPAIRS TO FIRE HOUSE Motion by Councilmn Van Horns seconded by Councilman BIDS AUTHORIZED Moseberga and earlried,, that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for repairs to the gire house according to City plans and specifications. PART{ & RECREATION CO ION At the reVeat of Park and Recreation Comm.esiowr NOW Mabere Appoinbed and Sperltne9 Mayor Hurst appointed to the Park and Appointment of Committee to Recreation Commilssionq Air. Lloyd Berryman., as represen study future Park Sites o6. 0 a7— 4k is VV t C aoioa� and Wro Caorp Cabbsa �@ rap�i=raati%,a frdm tho School Distrietv to fM an sung Banc iese A1sov at the request of Commissioner Speglineq Councilman Defy was appointed to vork with Mro Sperm m on selection of lovations for future park sites in the City* HILLS AUTHORIZED TO HE PAID Motion by Councilman DeLaya seconded by Councilman Van Horn that bi11a be paid so auditeds as follows aeneralftnd.e o a o ova 0 o o o co o e o e o o •:?3g o2 Street Arad o o c o 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 a o o a a o 1* 733 ©01 Passed on roll call as followsi Ayest Councilman Dalayq Van Horn Mossberg9 Sperline' Hursto Noest Norte Absent: None REPORTS n1M Motion by Councilman Delaya seconded by Councilman Sper3ine9 and carried9 that reports of the Treasurer9 the Building Departments and the budget statement be accepted and filedo Meeting adjourned at 10t35 P.M. APPROVED: C.C. oJ`HURST, JRo Mayor 0 ROHERT FLOTTEN City Cle rk �?m