02-08-1954 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES -OF THE REGULAR MiXTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVI NA , CALIFORNIA
Febivary 8., 1954
Meeting was called to order at' 8:12 P.M.at the West Covina City Hall with invoca-
tion led by Rev. Henry Kent of the Community Presbyterian Church.
Present: Councilmen Hurst, DeLay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline,
Absent: None
Others: City Attorney, City Clerk., City Engineer
MINUTES There being no additions or corrections, Mayor Hurst announced
• APrRUVED the minutes of the regular meeting of January 2% 1954 stand
approved as submitted.
EXTENSION OF TIME City Enginedr read a letter from Mr, Charles R, Zug, requesting
Charles R, Zug ninety days' extension for filing final map on his subdivision
APPROVED near Workman and Azusa Avenues. Since this time limit did not
seem adequate, motion by Councilman Sperl.ine, seconded by Council-
man DeLay, and carried, that six months' extension be granted,
BUSINESS ZONING City Clerk read a letter signed by Mrs, William S. Baldwin, and
OF A'ZUSA AVENUE Arthur J. and Helen M. Stinton., requesting that consideration be
given to zoning Azusa Avenue north of Garvey to the city limits
for business. Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, and
carried, that letter be filed pending citywide zoning study.
LIQUOR LICEVISE City Clerk announced receipt of notice of an application by the
SOUTH HILLS -COUNTRY South Hills Country Club for an on -sale liquor license. No
CLUB action taken,
SALE OF FROF•ERTY Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and
TO STATE, OF CALIF. carried, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
AUTHORIZED grant deed covering sale of a portion of the ci ty' s Sunset Avenue
property to the State of California for highway purposes,
OPE14ING OF BIDS Mayor Hurst announced this is the time and place for opening bids .
NEW FOLICE CARS covering the purchase of two new Ford Vm8 Custom 4-door sedans
BID AWARDED equipped with Magic Air Heater for the Police De1artment, Follow-
ing bids were received:
San Marino Motors, San Marino Price $29156.61
Less Disc, __229,42
(No trade-in) NET 1,827,19 each car
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Bids m Police Cars (Cont'd)
Ken ioggy Fords, Puente Price $29380.57
Less Discount 400.00
1,980057
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2,039.99
Less Allawance for Trade -In
S 800.00 First car
Second car $29039.99
Less Allowance for Trade -In 1 1 s 64.99
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NET 875.00 Second car
(These prices subject to purchase of both units at one time)
R. W. Davis, Covina Price 2,234.21 Incl. tax.
• Less allowance 1.379A
NET 854.79
Magic Air Heater 55.00
TOTAL PRICE 4 909.79
Bids were reviewed by City Attorney and City Administrator. On recommendation of
Councilman Van Horn, motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Sperline,
that bid be awarded to Ken Boggy Ford, Puente, for purchase of two new police cars
at a cost of 81,675.00 for both units. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hurst announced this is the time and place -for
ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION public hearing on Zone Variance Application No. 89 of
N0. 89 the West Covina Methodist Church, requesting variance
West Covina Methodist Church from RA to RF-2 Church Use on property located on the
P PROVED east side of Azusa Avenue 300 feet north of Cameron
Avenue. City Engineer read Planning Commission Resolu�
tion No. 138 recommending approval of the variance. City Engineer also read a letter
from Mr. Irwin Siegel, 560 S. Fenimore Avenue, Covina owner of property adjoining
the subject property, opposing the granting of this variance. Speaking in favor of
the plan was Rev. Vickrey Doughterty, pastor of the Covina Methodist Church. There
being no further testimony, hearing was declared closed. Motion by Councilman DeLay,
• seconded by Councilman Van Horn, and carried, that Zone Variance Application No. 89
be approved subject to the following recommendations:
1) That the necessary widening of Azusa Avenue be deeded to the City of West Covina,
2) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No. 225, in -
eluding utilities, be installed accordingly and meet the approval of the City
Engineer. This to include street lights and sidewalks.
3) That no building permits be granted until a plot plan has been submitted and
approved by the Planning Commission.
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4) That the plot plan be revised to show the following:
a) A 101 side yard along the south edge of the property,
b) A fence around the property with suitable screening along the south and
east sides,
5) That all bonds fees and deposits for improvements be posted before building
permits are issued.
6) That an 81 drainage easement be provided through Parcel 2 for Parcels 5 and 6,
as indicated.
PRECISE PLAN NO.
• Batchelder,, Jobe,
and Gauldin
Workman & Citrus
FAILED TO CARftY
17 Decision on Precise Plan No. 17 of Batchelder, Jobe,
Scofield Scofield and Gauldi.n, covering property located in
the vicinity of Citrus Street and Workman Avenue, was
presented for reconsideration from the previous meeting.
Motion by Councilman Sperli.ne, seconded by Councilman
Van Horn, that Precise PlAn No, 17 be approved subject
to annexation of the property to the City of West Covina and subject to the recommenda-
tions of the Planning Commission. Motion failed to carry on the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn, Sperline.
Noes: Councilmen DeLay, Hurst.'
Absent: None
Not Voting: Councilman Mossberg, deeming himself disqualified by reason of
his absence from the public hearings on this subject, stated he
would not vote on the motion.
SECOND READING notion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman
ORDINANCE NO. 295 Sperl.ine, and carried, that second and final reading
Civil Defense & Disaster be given to Ordinance No. 295 . t1AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
ADOPTED COU14CIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING
TO CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER, PROVIDING FOR THE CREA-
TION OF A DISASTER COUNCIL, PRESCRIBING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE MEMBERS THEREOF,
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUCH ORDINANCE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 218
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA THEREIN ADOPTED APRIL 23, 1952.11 Motion by Councilman
DeLay, seconded by Councilman Mossberg, and carried, that the reading of the body of
the ordinance be waived. Motion by Coun ilinan Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Sperm
• line, that Ordinance No. 295 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
SECOND READING Motion by Councilman DeIay-, seconded by Councilman
ORDINANCE NO. 296 Van Horn, and carried, that second and final reading
Changing Street Names be given to Ordinance No. 296 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
ADOPTED OF WEST COVINA$ CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE NAMES OF
PORTIONS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS IN SAID CITY."
(Changes Maplewood Street, Tract No. 19233 to Maplewood Avenue; and Suzanna Drive
in Tract No. 18448 to Broadmoor Avenue.) Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by
Councilman DeLay, and carried, that the reading of the body of the ordinance be waived.
Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Mossberg, that Ordinance No. 296
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ORDINANCE NO. 296 (cored)
be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Delay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
SECOND F.EADING Second reading of Ordimmnce No. 297 "AN ORDINANCE OF
ORDINANCE NO. 297 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,,
Annexation Dist. No. 116 APPROVING THE ANNEXtiTION TO, INCORPORATIl.ry IN, AD
Held over MAKING A PART OF -SAID CITY OF WEST COVINA, CERTAIN UN-
INHABITED TERRITORY OUTSIDE THE SAID CITY, AND CONTIG'„
OUS THERETO, KNUiN AS eANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 116.1 (Roy W. Cole, west of Willow
• Avenue, north of Walnut Creek Wash.)" Was held over for letter from petitioner
accepting the bonded indebtedness of the city.
FIRST READING City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 298 "AN ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 298 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIF -
San Jose Hills Water Co. OR.NIA, MAKING A CONDITIONAL, VARIANCE TO CERTAIN PROVI_
SIONS OF ORDINANCE N0.127 OF SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 15 THEREOF." (San Jose Hills Water Co., Zone Variance Application No. 87)
Motion by Councilman Delay, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, and carried, that Ordi-
nance No. 298 be introduced and given its first reading.
RESOLUTION NO. 505 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 505
Salary Bracket -Deputy City "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
Cleric ® ADOPTED COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AM&D.LNG RESOLUTION NO. 435 OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, ADOPTED JULY 13, 1953, BY ADDING
THERETO THE CLASSIFICATION OF DEtUTY CITY CLERK AND EST,,ALISHING COMPENSATION." Motion
by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman DeLay, that Resolution No. 505 be
adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes:; Councilmen Delay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
• RESOLUTION NO. 506 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 506
OPENING LOTS FOR ACCESS "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
Fircroft & St. Malo Sts. COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCENTING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY
ADOPTED PURPOSES CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE GRA14TED AND
CONVEYED TO SAID CITY." (Opening 1' Lot 11o0 179 Tract
No. 15253, Fircroft Street, and 11 Lot No. 23, Tract No. 19318, St. Malo atreet, for
access to Metes & Bounds No. 135-98 and Tract No. 19866 respectively.) Motion by
Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Delay, that Resolution No. 506 be adopted.
Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Delay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
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.RESOLUTION NO. 507 City Attomey presented and read Resolution No. 507
A11NEXATION DISTRICT NO. 117 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CP THE CITY OF WEST
Henry A. & Eula Peverly COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF TERRI-
DATE SET FOR HEARING TOR' PETITIONING TO K, ANNEXED, DE GNRTING IT BY AN
March 88 1954 APPROPRIATE NAME, AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND
PLACE WHERE IT WILL HEAR., PROTFSTS. (Date of Hearing,
March 8, 1954s Annexation District No. 117)" Motion by Councilman Delay, seconded by
Councilman Mossberg, that Resolution No. 507 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows
Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
TENTATIVE MAP
• TRACT NO. lb999 REVISED
McDonald Bros.
APPROVED
Horn, and carried, that
the Planning Commission:
Revised map was presented covering proposed subdivision
of 13.8 acres (56 lots) in Area District I. located at
the northwest corner of Puente and Vincent Avenue.
Subdivider°s representative and engineer were present.
Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Van
map be approved subject to the following recommendations of
1) That all lots conform to Area District 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 drainage letters accepting drainage from A and B Streets, and holding the
City of West Covina harmless, be provided from adjacent property owners.
4) That B Street be made 609 wide.
5) That vehicular access rights along Vincent Avenue to lots along Vincent Avenue
be dedicated to the City of (rest Covina.
6) That complete access rights along Badillo Street to rear of Lots 1-4 inclusive
be dedicated to the City of West Covina.
7) That the garage on the line between hots 39 and 42 be moved to one lot or the
other.
• 8) That a 5' masonry wall be constructed on rear of Lots 1-4 inclusive and along
Vincent Avenue, excepting front yards of Lots 4,5,12,13,22,23,34,35 and 46.
9) That the subdivider request opening of 14 Lot 21 in Tract No.14964.
10) That driveway turn-arounds be provided for Lots 41 ...w 46 inclusive.
11) That the subdivider and owners be encouraged to annex Tract No. 19799 to the City
of test Covina in order to simplify collection services, mail routes, fire and
police protection.
12) That the block study File P-38 be revised to accommodate revised Tract No. 16999
and Tract No. 19799.
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TENTATIVE MAP Map was presented covering proposed subdivision of 10 acres
TRACT NO. 20063 (41 lots) in Area District I, located on the south side of
Volk & Carruthers Rowland Avenue, 1352 feet east of Vincent Avenue, between Tract
APPROVED Nos. 18515 and 17743. Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by
Cauncilmw. Spc.lane, and carried, that reap be approved subject
to the following recommendations of the Planning Commission:
1) That all lots conform to Area District I 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
• EngLneer.
3) That the subdivider request the opening of 19 Lots 42 and 1j3 in Tract No. 14458
for street and highway purposes.
TENTATIVE MAP At the request of the subdivider, further consideration
METES & BOUNDS NO. 35-99 at this time of Metes & Pounds No. 135=99 of James
James DeBoard De$oatrd was held over.
HELD OVER
FINAL MAP Final map w.s presented covering subdivision of 4.9
TRACT NO. 17015 acres (20' lots) in Area District I, located at the
Arthur E. Freeman southeast side of Orange Avenue north of Sherway Street.
APPROVED Mr. Freeman was present. Motion by Councilman DeLay,
seconded by Councilman Van Horn, and carried, that
final map be approved subject to City Fngineer's approval of plans and profiles, and
change of street name from Manning to Sawyer Street.
TRACT NO. 15462 Motion by Councilman Delay, seconded by Councilman
Arthur E. Freeman Sperl.ine, and ca.?°ried, that street improvements be
IMPROVEMENTS ACCEPTED accepted in Tract No. 15462 subject to a deposit of
$125.00 for installation of street trees and signs,
effective Feb -retry 15, 1.954.
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TRACT NO. 17713 Motion by Councilman Delay, seconded by Councilman
Sam & Frank Navarro Van Horn, and carried, that street improvements be
IMPROVFI*..NTS ACCEPTED accepted in Tract No. 17713, and remainder of deposit
DEPOSIT RELEASED released in the wount of $203.10, retaining $500a00
for bank protection to' be installed in wash, and
$145.00 for street trees and signs not yet installed.
TRACT NO', 17077 Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman
Geo. Guevara Sperl#e, and carried, that street improvements be
IMPROV"IbNTS ACCEPTED accepted in Tract No. 17077, and remainder of deposit
DEPOSIT RELEASED be r4eased, subject to receipt of a receipted bill
for street improvements, and retaining $30.00 for
street trees not installed, $145.00 for one el.ectrolier, and $25.00 for a fire hydrant,
effective February 9, 1954.
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VACATION OF EASEMENT A letter was read from., Mr. Robert Viney requesting vacation
M & B 135-87 of easement across the edge of Lot 27 in Metes & Bounds
Robert Virg Subdivision No. 135-87 located at the north end of SpY*1�n�g
APPROVED Meadow Drive., Mr. Viney was present. Motion by Councilman
Mossberg, seconded by Councilman aperline, and carried., that
City Attorney be directed to prepare appropriate resolution to abandon this easement.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA City Administrator presented a letter from the Southern
PLANNING CONGRESS California Planning Congress, announcing the next regUJAr
monthly meeting to be held in Gardena on Thursday, February
11, 1954 at 6:30 P.M.
• WEST COVINA LITTLE City Administrator read a letter from Mr. Ray Homer, press®
LEAGUE BALL PARK dent of the West Covina Little League, advising the Little
League hopes to be able to start using the ball park site
on the City Hall, property within the next ten days.
REPORTS FILED Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Mossberg,
and carried, that the reports of the Police Department,
Building Department., and the Treasurer's report for January be accepted and filed.
OOMPENSATION FOR Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Mossberg,
COUNCILMEN and carried, that there be placed on the ballot at the coming
TO BE PLACED ON BALLOT election, a proposition that each Councilman shall receive
$25.00 per meeting attended, and that the Mayor shall receive
$37.50 per meeting attended, Ath maximum of two meetings per month.
SWIMMING POOL -LARK ELLEN PARK Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman
TO BF PI ACED ON BALLOT DeLay, that a proposition be included on the ballot
at the cooling election on April 13., 1954 for a swimming
pool to be constructed on the Lark Ellen Park site at a cost not to exceed $175,000.
Motion carried on the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Mossberg, Hurst.
Noes: Councilmen Van Horn, Sperline
• Absent: None
PURCHASE OF PARK SITES Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van
TO BE PLACED ON BALLOT Horn, that a proposition be included on the ballot at the
coming election on April 13, 1954 for the purchase of two
park sites, not to exceed $602000.00 located north of Garvey Blvd. Motion carried
on the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst.
Noes; None
Absent: None
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PROGRESS P.EPORT City Administrator reported progress on sprinkler system and lawn
CITY PARKS at the Lark Ellen Park, and reported on repairs needed for buildings
on the Cortez Park site. It was pointed out that part of these
repairs can be accomplished on a matching fund basis through Civil Defense, provided
the buildings are used to train C. D. personnel, and City Administrator was instructed
to make application for such participation.
BILLS ORDERED PAID Motion by Councilman Delay, seconded by Councilman Van Horn,
that bills be paid and charged to the following accounts be
paid as audited:
General Fund . . . . . . . . . $6,084.90
Street Fund . . . . . . . . 1,682.15
• Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Delay, Van Horn, Mosoberg, Sperline, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
APPRUVF.D:
C. J. HURST. JR.
Mayor
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