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12-28-1953 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGUL,AR MEF ING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF EST COVINA, CALIFORNIA December 28, 1953 Meeting called to order at 8:10 P.M. at the West Covina City Hal.I. Present: Councilmen Hurst, Delay, Sperline Absent: Councilmen Van Horn and Mo;3sberg Others: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Engineer MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting of December 14, 1953 APPROVED were approved with the folioidng addition: Under the item "Purchase of Property; StLnset Avenue" start- ing at the bottom of page 7, and carrying over onto Page 8, the follo-,,,Ing should be added: Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Mo;abccg, that Resolu- tion No. 488 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WKST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THY', PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, FOR THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH., AND ACCEPT- ING GRANT DEED COVERING.CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY," be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Delay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Spey line, Hurst,. Noes: None Absent: None OFFER OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTY City Clerk read a letter from Mr. 0. D. Harbert CORTEZ PARK SITE offering to the city for park purposes tuo lots ad - DECLINED joining the Cortez Park site at a -price of $5,000. Mr. Harbert's offer uus declined. PROTEST City Clerk read a letter from the West Covina Chamber WEST COVINA CHAMBER OF of Commerce, quoting a resolution passed by the Chamber COMMERCE of Commerce opposing the developraent of a business sec - Annexation Dist. No. 3.15 tion other than the planned prese.:,t ar m Latter was FILED filed. INDEPENDENCE HALL RESTORA- City Clerk read a letter from the California Federation TION WEEK of Women°s Clubs announcing two current national pro - January 17-249 1954 jects, and requesting the City of West Covina join in RESOLUTION NO. 495 pi.mclaiming the week of January 1;I-24, 1954 as Indepen- ADOPTED dGnce Hall Restoration l°.'eeit. City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 495 "A RSOLUTION OF THE CITY .COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOX4IA, PROCLAIMING THb TWEEK OF JANUARY 17-24, 19549 AS INDEPENDENCE HALL RESTORATION WEEK." notion by Councilman DeLiiy, seconded by Councilman 5perline, that Resolution No. 495 be adopted.. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Speriine, Hurst. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Mossbex% and Van Horn. tow 12-28-53 -2- PETITION FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS City Clerk read a petition signed by 57 residents HILLHAVEN ESTATES of the Hiilhaven Estates fronting can Garvey Boulevard at the east end of the city, mquesting that traffic lights be installed at the entrance to the tract. City Admiidstrator will check with Highway and Traffic Departments and report back. REPORT FROM LOS ANGELES City Cleric read a report from the: Los Angeles Metro - METROPOLITAN TRAFFIC politan Traffic Association listing projects included ASSOCIATION in the 1954-55 budget, which includes the improvement Freeway Progress of the Ramona Freeway from the Svn Gabriel River to Rosemead Boulevard and from Puente to Durfee. SECOND READING Mayor Hurst presented a map which had been submitted ORDINANCE NO. 2n by Mr. Jones of the Covina Highlands Civic Associationg • Annexation District No. 112 sketching a different arrangement for the subdivision S.W'.Cor. Virginia & Oregon involved in Annexation District No. 112, and regarding ADOPTED which the Covina Highlands Civic, Association had pro- tested. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Delay, and carried, that second and final reading be given to Ordinance Noo 287 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CAR.IFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION T0, INCORPORATING IN AND MAKING A PART OF SAID CITY OFWEST COVINA CER- TAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY OUTSIDE THE SAID. CITY AND CONTIGUOUS TIF.R.ETO, KNOWN AS QAN- NEXATION DISTRICT NO. 112.0n Notion by Councibwn Delay, seconded by Councilman Sper- line,, and carried,, that the reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Sperline, and carried., that the reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Sperline,, seconded by Councilman IDeLay, that Ordinance No. 287 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Sperline, Hurst. Noes:. None Absent: Councilmen Mossberg, Van Horn FIRST READING City Attorney presented Ordinance No,, 2_88 "AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 288 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 14 ST COVINA, CALIF - West Covina School District ORNIA, MAKINIG A CONDITIONAL VARIANCE TO CERTAIN PROVI- Vine & Walnut Avenues SIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 'THEREOF." (West Covina School District - Zone Variance Application No. 85) Motion try Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that Ordinance No. 2i� be introduced and given its first reading. • FIRST READING City Attoni y presented Ordinance No. 289 "AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 289 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIF - Covina School District OF,NIA, MAKING A CONDITIONAL VAILTA14CE TO �;ERTAIN PR DVI- NE Cor. Hollenbeck & Cortez SIONS OF ORDINANCE VO. 127 OF SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO SECTIOiI 15 THEREOF.:1 (Covina School District - Zone Variance Application No. 81) Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman DeLay, and carried,, that Ordinance Wo. 289 be introduced and given its first reading. FIRST READING City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 290 "AN ORDI- ORDINANCE NO. 290 N:14CE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IHE CITY OF WEST COVINA, Sanitation Facilities ALIFORNIA, REQUIRING `i`liE HAINTE14ANCE OF TOILETS UPON CO CONSTRUCTION SITES IN ,`.'AID CITY AND PROVIDING ?ENALTIES -2- (c 12 2643 m3- FOR THE VIOLATION THEMF.11 Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that Ordinance No. 290 be iritroduced and given its first reading, FIRST READING City Attorney presented Ordt ance No291 "AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 291 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIF® Annexation Dist. No. 115 ORNIA, APPROVING THE AXNEWeION TO, INCORPORATING IN, Citrus and Workman AND MAKING A PAIN OF SAID CITY OF WEST COVINA, CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY OUTSIDE THE SAID CITY AND CON- TIGUOUS THERETO, KNONIN AS 'ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 11.5.9" Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Delay, and carried, that Ordinance Noo 291 be intro- duced and given its first reading. • RESOLUTION BO. 489 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 489 Annexation Dist. No. 116 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF WEST SETTING DATE FOR HEARING COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF TERRI- AUOPTED TORY PETITIONING TO BE ANNEXED, DESIGNATING IT BY AN APPROPRIATE NAME, AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE IT WILL HEAR PROTESTS." (Annexation District No. 116, located west of Willow Avenue, north of Walnut Creek Wash.) Motion by Councilman Delay, seconded by Coun- cilman Sperline, that Resolution No. 489 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Delay, Sperline, Hurst. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Van Horn, Mossberg. RESOLUTION NO. 490 City Attorney presented and read. Resolution No. 490 OPENING IDTS®TR.NOo14456 "A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST ADOPTED COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING FOR STRUWT AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES CERTAIN REAL PRJrERTY HERETOFORE GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO SAID CITY." (Opening 1' Lots No. 74 and 75 in Tract No. 14456 for access to Tract Nos. 19325 and 1961:2.) Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, that Resolution No. 490 be adopted. Passed on ro11 call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None Absent: Councilmen DeLay, Sperline, Hurst. Van Horn, Mossberg. • RESOLUTION NO. 491 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 491 OPENING LOTS FOR ACCESS TO "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST TRACT NO. 19720 COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY ADOPTED PURPOSES CERTAIN REAL PMFERTY HERETOFORE GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO SAID CITY." (Opening 11 Lot No. 31 in .Tract No, 15659 for access to Tract No. 19720, Swanee Lane) Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Delay, that Resolution No. 491 be adopted. Passed on ro11 call. as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None Absent: Councilmen DsLay, Sperline, Hurst. Van Horn, Mossberg. v3® CC 12®28-53 RESOLUTION NO. 492 ACCEPTING GRANT DEED Arthur & Mabel Dodd ADOPTED Arthur and Mabel Dodd) that Resolution No. 492 Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None Absent: Councilmen RESOLUTION NO. 493 • ACCEPTING GRANT DEED Wn. F. & Margaret Dodd ADOPTED -40 City Attomey presented and read Resolution Noo 492 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED COVERING REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF WEST- COV114A FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES." (Metes & Bounds Sub. No. 135-95- Motion by Couneilma.n Sperline, seconded by Councilman DeLay, be adopted. Passed on roll. call as follows., Delay, Spperline, Hurst. Van Hom, Mossberg. by Councilman Delay, seconded adopted. Passed on roll call. Ayes* Councilmen Noes: None . Absent: Councilman City Attorney presented and mad Resolution Noo- 493 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COWMIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOF64TA, ACCE.P ING GRANT DEED COVERIM REAL PROPERTT TO THE CITY OF NEST COVINA." (Notes & Bout Sub. No, 135-96-ViMlliam F. and Margaret Dodd) Motion by Coutici?.man Sperline, that Resolution Noo 493 be as follows DeLay, Sperline, Hurst. Van Horn, Mossbergo RESOLUTION N0. 494 City Attorney presented and read.Rbsolution No. 494 ACCEPTING GRANT DEED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY .COUNCIL QF THE CITY OF WEST Wm. F. & Margaret Dodd COVINAy CALIF'ORNIA, ACCEPTING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN ADOPTED SAID CITY FOR STREET AND HIGHKAY PURPOSES." (Mateo & Bounds Sub. Noo 135-g6-d*L12.iam F. and Margaret D6dd) Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by CounciMmn Delay,, that Resolution No. 494 be adopted. Passed on roll: tali as follows: Ayess Councilman DaLay, Sperlines Hurst. Noes: Nona Absent: Councilmen Tan Morn, Moseberg. • ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 87 Date rims sat for hearing on January 11, 1954 of. San Jose Hills 4later Co. Zone Variance Application Noo 87 of the San Jose SE Coro Azusa & Puente Hilb-Nater Company, re.questing variance from RA DATE SET FOR HEARING to 13peci€al Use (Booster Station and Chlorinator) on property located at the southeast corner of Azusa and fluente Avenus s o REVISED BLOCK STUDY M04:ion by Councilman Delays,seconded by Councilman NW Coro Irwindale & Garvey Sperling, land carried, that revised block study cornering APPROVED the nortimest corner of Irwindale and Garvey Blvd. be approved. cc 12-28-53 -5- MISER PRECISE PLAN NO. 14 Motion by Councilman Sperliney secorr,ded. by Councilman Joseph Sean DeLay, and carried., that revised Precise Plan No. 14 APPROVED of Joseph Sein., located at the northwest corner of Irwindale Ave. and Garvey Blvd. be approved as submitte& REVISED PRECISE FUN NO. 15 Motion by Councilman Sperlin.e, seconded by Councilman John %kofach Sperline, and carried, that revised Precise Plan Noo 15 APPROVED of John Shkofach, located at the northwest corner of Irwindale Ave. and Garvey Blvd. be approved subject to the following recommendations of the City Engineer: 1) That the area of the cul de sac street, shown on revised block study, be deeded to the City of West Covina. 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 all improvements along the freeway frontage road that are not proposed for installation by the Division of Highways, and that the street improvements along the cul de sac be provided for at the time the frontage is developed. 3) That the area under consideration conform to the block study adopted for this area. 4) That all bonds, fees and deposits be posted before building permits are issued, 5) That adequate water supply and fire protection be provided as required by ordinance. ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 84 - Joseph Sein NW corner Irwindale & Garvey APPROVED Zone Variance Application No. of the City Engineer: Zone Variance Application No. 84 of Joseph Sein was presented, covering request for change from RA to C-1 and R-3 on property located at the northwest corner of Irwindale and Garvey. Motion by Councilman DeLsyys seconded by Councilman Sperline,. and carried., that 84 be approved subject to the following recommendations 1) That the development conform to the precise plan adopted for this area. 2) That all areas for streets and alleys be deeded to the City of West Covina. 3) That Precise Plan No. 15 be amanded to show the alley requirements of Subdivi- sion Ordinance No. 225. 4) That all street improvements outlined In Section 49 of Ordinance No. 225, in- cluding sidewalks, electroliers and utilities., be installed accordingly and meet the approval of the City Engineer. This to include the alley improvements. 5) That adequate water supply ;and fire protection be provided as required by ordi- nance, 6) That the area conform to the proposed Division of Highways right-of-way require- ments. 7) That all bands, fees and deposits be posted before building permits are issued. -5- cc 12 53 b6- TONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO.20 Zone Change Application No. 20 of John Shkofach was John Shkofach presented, covering request for change from R 3 to APPROVED C-1 on property located at the northwest corner of Irwindale and Garvey Blvd. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Delay, and carried, that Zone Change Application No. 20 be approved. TENTATIVE MAP Map was presented covering proposed subdivision of 5 TRACT NO. 19837 acres (16 lots) in Area District II -A. located on the Covina Land Improvement Co. south side of Cameron Avenue, between Azusa Avenue and APPIi0?ED Hollenbeek Street. City Engineer read a report from the Regional Planning Counua.ssion. Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that map be approved subject to the following recommendations of the Planning Commission: 0 1) That all lots conform to Area District II -A 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 Engineer. 3) That 11 Lot No. 17 be deeded to the City of West Covina in fee simple. 4) That vehicular access rights along Cameroun Avenue to Lots 1 and 16 be dedicated to the City of West Covina. 5) That the map conform to the block study adopted for this area. TENTATIVE MAP Map was presented covering proposed division of 0.35 METES & BOUNDS N0.135-99 acres (2 lots) in Area District I, located at the south James DeBoard comer of Bromley Avenue and Willow Avenue. City HELD OVER Engineer read a letter from Mr. Anthony M. Foto, 424 N. Willow Avenue protesting the division of this property. City Engineer also read a petition signed by 37 residents of the area, requesting Council disapproval of the map. Motion by Councilman Delay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that decision on this map be held over for further study. FINAL MAP 'Final map was presented covering division of 1.2 acres • METES & BOUNDS NO. 135-97 (2 parcels) in Area District II -A, located on the east Raymond 0. Taylor side of Lark Ellen Avenue between Merced Avenue and APPROVED Fortner Street. Motion by Councilman Delay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that final map be approved subject to (1) receipt of a drainage easement through the property, and (2) receipt of a final map fee of 64.5 o o0. FINAL MAP Final map was presented covering division of 0.6 acre METES & BOUNDS N0.135-95 (3 lots) in Area District II, located on the north side Arthur L, & Mabel Dodd of Vine Avenue between Valinda Avenue and Pima Avenue. APPROVED Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Delay, and carried, that final map be approved, subject to (1) City Ehgineerfs approval of plans and profiles, and (2) receipt of revised agreement to install improvements and to include the pa.trement on Vine Avenue. -6- cc 1r.2®28-53 —7— FINAL NAP Final map was presented covering diVIsion of 0o6 N,TES & BOUNDS NOo135m96 acre (3 lots) in Area District II, lowited on the �ho Fo & Margaret Dodd north side of aline Avenue between Vali.nda and Pima APPROVED Avenues. Motion by Councilman Delay., seconded by Councilman Sperline# and carried,, that final 'nap be approved subject to (1) City Engineer's approval of plans and profiles$ and (2) receipt of reviled agreenent to install improvements and to include the pavement on Vine .Avenue. FINAL NAP Final map was presented covering subdivision of 16.2 TRACT NOo 19325 acres (64 lots) in Area District I# located north of Fairfield Haws, Inca Walnut, Creek Wash west of Uhshdale Street (TR.11456). APPROVED Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Delay, and carried, that final map be approved subject to (1) City Ewd er's approval of plans and profiles# and (2) Receipt of utility cer- tificates from the Edison Co.# the water company, the gas company and the telphone company. RIQUEST TO TURN ON STREET LIGHTS Letter was read from Mr. L. A. Odlin requesting that TRACT NO* 17717 street lights be turned on in Tract Noo 17717. Motion" APPROVED by Councilman Sperline# seconded by Councilman Delay# and carried# that this request be approved. METES & BOUNDS N09135-71 Motion by Gouncilman.DaIay# seconded by Councilman ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS Sperline# and carried# that street improvements be RELEASE DEPOSIT accepted and deposit in the amount of $51,00 be re- W. L. Schwind leased on Metes & Bounds No, 135-71 of W, L, Schwind, APPROVED NOTICE OF HEAWG Notice was read from the Regional Planning Commission ZONING CASE NO, 2671 announcing hearing on Zoning Case No. 2671 covering Willow Ave. & Puente property located at Willow Avenue and Puente, to eon- sider change.from A-1, 6,000 to C-4. No action taken. TRACT NO. 16256 Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman ACCFI-T IMPHOVWXiTS AND Delay, and carried, that street improvements be RETAIN IWOSIT accepted in Tract No. 16256, and that a deposit of APPROVED $540.00 be retained for installation of street trees and street signs. LAND USE SURVEY & MAP City Engineer read a memorandum prepared by the Plan - PLANNING CONSULTANT REPORT ning Consultant covering the estimated cost of a.land use survey and the preparation of a land use map. Mr. Towner of the Planning Commission was present and explained the Planning Commission's desire for such a map. It was the consensus of the Council that the present map would serve the purpose and requested the Planning Consultant and/or the City Engineer and/or the City Attorney to make the necessary corrections to the present map to bring it up to date. —7— CC o� 1.2-28-53 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE City Administrator reported that the application for Recreational Club a license to operate a recreational club had been Edna A. Faulkner withdrawn at the request of the applicant, Mrs. Edna 1AITHDRAWN A. Faulkner. BUDGET STATEKENT AND Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman BANK RECONCILIATION Sperl tne, ate? carried, that the budget Treport through FILED October 31, 1953 and the report from the auditor re- garding., reconciliation of bank accounts be accepted and filed. SPECIAL CENSUS Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman AUTHORIZED DeLay, and carried, that City Administrator be author- ized to start proceedings for having a special census taken, REPLACEMENT OF POLICE, CAR Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman BIDS AUTHORIZED Sperline, and carried, that City .Administrator be authorized to call .for bids on replacement of one police car, RENEWAL OF LEASE Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman OLD CITY HALL SITE Delay, and carried, that present lease with Truman AUTHORIZED Johnson on the old City Hall site be renewed for a period of three years at a rental of $100.00 per month, with a six months' cancellation clause in writing included. City Attomey was directed to prepare necessary contract. IKPROVFIUTS ON ZONE CHANGES Planning Consultant had furnished the City Council with Memorandum from Consultant a memorandum covering the securing of street impr0Ve® ments on property involved in a zone change where a subdivision of the property is not included. Report', will be studied. WATER SUPPLY City Administrator reported on his contact with the • M-1 ZONE Baldwin Park ldater Company regarding provision of water in the manufacturing zone. Mr. Hardin, the Fire Chief, was present, and felt the proposal of the water company was not satisfactory. Further discussion will be held on this matter. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. ROBE_RT FLOTTn E21 City Clerk APPROVED: C. J. HURST. JR. Mayor