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02-24-1954 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGUTAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 'CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY ,24a 1954 Meeting was called to order at 5:07 P.M. at the West Covina City Ball, with invocation led by Rev. Donald Douris of the Covina Presbyterian Church. Present Councilmen Hurst, DeLay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline Absent: None Others:. City Attomey, City Clerk, Ciity Engineer, City Treasurer MINUTES Mayor Hurst announced the .minutes of the regular meet® • APPROVED ing of February 8, 1954 stand approved with the follow- ing correction: on page 6, Final Map, Tract No. 17015 of Arthur E. Freeman, change of street name is from Charming to Sawyer Avenue. AUDITOR, S REPORT City Clerk presented the report of Glenn Kuhn,, auditor, ACCEPTED AND FILED advising that bank balances are in order as of the end of December, 1953. Report was accepted aid filed. SPECIAL CENSUS City Clerk read a letter from the Department Of. Com mex-ce acknowledging the City 's d eposit in connection with; the taking of a special census, and advising of the procedure to be followed. ENGINEERING SERVICES City Clerk read a letter from Pomeroy & Associates, SEWAGE SYSTEM civil and chemical engineers, offering their services in connection with the proposed savage system. better filed. T.AXI CAB SERVICE City Clerk read a letter frDm Messrs, Willard A. Strain and Fred W. Schilling, applying for f ranchis a to oper- ate a taxi cab service in the City of West Covina. City Clerk also read a letter from Mr. L. M. Gober, applying for permit for taxi. cab sex -vice at 1212 E. Garvey Blvd., West Covina. City Attorney was requested to bring in a suggested form of ordinance • regulating taxi cabs in the City. PROGRESS REPORT City Clerk reported on the complaint of residents of WATER PROBLEM m MORRIS AVE. Morris Avenue regarding water and read a Tatter from City Engineer to the County Road Commissioner suggest- ing remedies and also City Engineer's letter to Mr. Eberle of Morris Avenue who had presented the complaint, EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FILING City Engineer read a request from Wilrose.Corporation, TRACT NO. 16127 requesting six months' extension of time for filing Wilrose Corp. final map on Tract No. 163.27. Motion by Councilman APPROVED Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that six months' extension be granted. C.C. Min, 2-24-54 PUBLIC HEARING Ylayor Hurst announced this is the time and place for ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 3.1.3 public hearing on Annexation District No. 113 of C & M C & M Homes Homes, covering property located north of Puente Avenue APPROVED between Vincent and Lark Ellen Avenues. City Engineer read letter from C & M Homes accepting the bonded indebtedness of the City. Where being no oral or written testimony, hearing was declared closed. Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that Annexation District No. 113 be approved and that City Attorney be auth- orized to draw proper ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hurst announced this is the time and place for MODIFICATION OF PRECISE PLAN public hearing on modification of Precise Plan for the C-3 BUSINESS AREA C-3 Central Business Area bounded by 'arvey Blvd., APPROVED WITH REVISIONS Glendora Avenue, Walnut Creek leash and Vincent Avenue extended southerly. City Engineer read Planning Commission Resolution No. 139 recommending approval of the Modified Precise Plan. Mr. Lawrence Beilenson, 1946 N. Gramercy Place, Los Angeles, spoke in favor of the'moda- ification of a portion of the plan presented to the rlanning Commission by Mr. Ransom Henshaw. Mr. Frank Bandy, speaking for Mrs. Rasmussen, owner of the corner of Garvq and Glendora, expressed approval of that portion of the plan. Speaking in opposition to the plan were Mr. Weldon Hunter, 17915 E. Cypress, and Kro Burton, 221 School Street, Covina, who objected to building limitations at 90' deep. There being no further testimony, hearing was declared closed. It was brought out that the modified portion presented by Messrs. Beilenson and Henshaw did not provide for a service road, and the developers expressed their willingness to put in such a road. Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Sperline, that the precise plan recommended by the Planning Commission be modified to conform to the original precise.plan as far as service roads and parkinly area are concerned, with a modifi- cation of the southwest corner of Garrey and Glendora to comply with the new precise plan; that the substitute proposal (of Henshaw) be.accepted into the original precise plan with the service road shown on Glendora Avenue; and that the future street ad- jacent to .the Walnut Creek Wash be eliminated. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn, Sperline, Hurst. Noes: None hot Voting: Councilmen Delay and Mossberg Absent: None • PRECISE PLAN NO. 19 ) Zone Variance Application No. 90 ) John P. Vaughan ) PRECISE PLAN NO. 20 ) Zone Variance Application No. 91 ) Walter & Andres ) PRECISE PLAN NO. 21 ) Zone Change No. 23 ) Beverly Development Company ) DATE SET FOR HEARINGS Hearing was set for the regular meeting of march 8, 1954 on these three itemso -2- C. C. Min, 2-24-54 SECOND READING Seed reading of Ordinance No. 297 had been held over ORDINANCE N0. 297 pending letter from the applicant accepting bonded Annexation District No. 116 indebtedness of the City. City Clerk advised Council ADOPTED that satisfactory letter regarding bonded indebted- ness had been received. Motion by Councilman Delay, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, and carried, that second and final reading be given to Ordinance No. 297 "AN ORDIM'NCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 'BEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA$ APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO, INCORPORATING IN, AND MAKING•A PART OF SAID CITY OF WEST COVINA, CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY OUTSIDE THE SAID CITY, AND CON- TIGUOUS THERETO, KNOWN AS 'ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 116.1" (Roy Tr;. Cole, west of Willow Avenue, north of Walnut Creek Wash.) Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Mossberg, and carried, that the riding of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Sperline, that Ord- inance No; 297 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 Sperline, seconded by Councilman ORDINANCE NO. 298 Mossberg, and carried, that second and final reading San Jose Hills Water Co, be given to Ordinance No. 298 "AN ORDINANCE OF .THE ADOPTED CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING A CONDITIONAL VARIANCE TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NOo 127 OF SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 THEREOF." San Jose Hills Water Co., Zone Variance Application No. 87) Motion by Councilman Mossber', seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that the reading of the body of the ordinance be -waived. Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, that Ord- 298 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Aires: Councilmen Delay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst. Noes:. None Absent: None. FIRST READING City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 299 "AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 299 OF THE CITY ODUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIF - West Covina' Methodist Church ORNIA, MAKING A CONDITIONAL VARIANCE TO CERTAIN PRO- VISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 127 OF SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 THEREOF." (West Covina Methodist Church, Zone Variance No. 89). Motion • by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Delay, and carried, that Ordinance No, 299 be introduced and given its first reading. RESOLUTION NO. 508 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 508 General Election "A RESOLUTION OF TIME CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST ADOPTED COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOA M) OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGLES Zb PER -ITT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION `) BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 130 1954." Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Mossberg, that Resolution No. 508 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Del4y, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst,. Noes: None Absent: None -3- C.C.Min. 2-24.54 RESOLUTION NO. 509 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 509 ABAT34ENT OF WEEDS "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST ADOPTED COV[NA.. CALIFORNIA, DETEE%1INING AND DECLARING THAT 'WTMS GROPING UPON PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEm WALKS, AND CMAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF. WEST COVINA TO BE A NUISANCE AND DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COU14CIL TO ORDER THE ABATEM114T THEREOF AT THE COST OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS AS PFUVIDED BY LAW," Date of hearing objections was set for March 22, 1954, Motion by Councilman Delay, secortied by Councilman Van Horn, that Resolution No. 509 be adopted. Passed on roll call as followse ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst. Noes: None Absent: None • RESOLUTION NO. 510 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 510 ABANDONING STREET EASEMENT "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST Robert Viney COVINA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING A CERTAIN EAS94ENT HERE ADOPTED TOFORE GRANTED TO SAID CITY." (Robert M. Viney, Lot 2% Tract No. 13892). Motion by Councilman Delay, seconded by Councilman Mossberg, that Resolution No, 510 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: L� Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst. Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 511 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 511 ACCEPTING DEED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST Toland COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED TO THE CITY ADOPTED OF WEST COVINA, COVERING REAI, PROPERTY FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES.(Toland)" Motion by Councilman Sperline,'secorided by Councilman Mossberg, that Resolution No. 511 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Delay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst. Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 512 ACCEPTING DEED West Covina Development Corp. ADOPTED tion' Cs3 Business Center,)" Van Horn, that Resolution No, City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 512 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, COVERING REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY RJRPOSES. (West Covina Development Corpora.. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman 512 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn, .Sperline, Hurst. Noes: None Absent: None Not Voting: Councilmen Delay and Mossberg. -4- CC a'�54 05 RESOLUTION NO. 513 City Attorney. presented, and read Resolution No. 513 SALE.T0 STATE OF CALIFORNIA "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 0OU14CIL OF THE CITY OF WEST ADOPTED COVI NA, CALIFORN IA , AU `IHORIZI NG THE SALE BY SAID CITY TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY." (Site for Freeway intersection near City Hall) Motion by Council- man DeUW, seconded by Councilmn Sperline, that Resolution No. 513 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Delay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst. Aloes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 514 City Attorney presented and read Resolution Noy 514 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION "A RMOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST ADOPTED} COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN SAID CITY ON THE 13th DAY OF APRIL, 1.154, AND DESIGNATING THE OFFICES TO BE FILLED AT SAID ELECTION: A CERTAIN MEASURE OR PROPOSITION TO Ed, VOTED ON: PROVIDING FOR THE POLLING PLACES FUR THE HOLD ING OF SUCH AN ELECTION, APPOINT THE ELECTIO14 OFFICERS FOR THE SAME, AND FIXING THEIR COMPENSATION." Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Sperline, that Resolution No. 514 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen DeLAy, Van Horn., Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst. Noes: None Absent: None EMPLOYMENT OF OIMELVEidY & MYERS City Attorney read a letter dated February 18, 1954 in connection with Bond Election from the firm O'Melveny & Myers, outlining terms APPROVED under which they would handle details of the proposed bond election. Motion by Councilman Sperline, sec- onded by Councilman Delay, that OlMclveny and Piers be employed under the terms of their letter of February 18, 1954. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Delay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst. Noes: None Absent: None • RESOLUTION NO. 535 City Attorney presented mid read Resolution No. 515 "A BOND ELECTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, ADOPTED AS AMENDED CALIFORNIA, DETEFd4INING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NEC- ESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATING THERETO." Motion by Councilman Delay, seconded by Councilman Mossberg, that Resolution No. 515 be amended to read in part "a municipal swimming pool or pools." Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Mossberg, Hurst. Noes: Councilmen Van Horn, Spe cline Absent: None Motion by Councilman Delay, seconded by Councilman Mossberg, that Resolution No. 515 be adopted as amended. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Delay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst. Aloes: None Absent: None �5e 'CC , 2-24-54 -b_. FIRST READING City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 300 "AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 300 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALL - SPECIAL BOND ELECTION ING, PROVIDING POR AND GIVIIG NOTICE 0I• A SPECIAL ELEC- TION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ON THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL$ 1954 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY TW,0 PROPOSITIONS TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IM- PROVEMENTS AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE." Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst, Noes: Councilman Van Horn Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 517 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No, 517 "A ACCEPTING GRANT DEED RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA; • West Covina Development Corp, CALIFORNIA, ACCEI-TII4G GRA14T DEED COVERING REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PUR- POSES." (West Covina Development Corporation.) Motion by Councilman Sperline, second- ed by Councilman Van Hom, that. Resolution No, 517 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn, Sperline, Hurst. Noes: None Absent: None Not voting: Councilmen Mossberg, DeLey. RESOLUTION NO. 518 ACCEX-TING LOTS FOR ACCESS Rio Verde. Drive ADOPTED No. IM68 m Rio Verde Drive.) Sperline, that Resolution No. City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 518 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Cr, WEST COVINA CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO SAID CITY." (Lot 9, Tract No. 18580 and Lot 42, Tract Motion by Councilmen Van Hom, seconded by Councilman 518 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hursto Noes: None Absent: None TENTATIVE MAP Map was presented covering proposed subdivision of 10 TRACT NO. 20047 acres (44 lots) in Area District I. located on the south Joe Pelt side of Garvey Blvd., 3301 east of Hollenbeck 6treet. APPROVED Motion by Councilman 3perline, seconded by Councilman DeLey, and carried, that map be approved subject to the following recommendations of the Planning Commission: 1) That all lots confom 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 Engineer. 3) That the map confom to proposed Division of Highways right-of-way. a� CC ®7- 2Q4,54 (Recommendations for Tract No. 20047 cont ad) 4) That a It Lot 45 be deeded to the City of West Covina in fee simpleo 5) That the subdivider request the opening of 10 I. -et 17 in Tract No. 15474 for street and high%V purposes, 6) That Sleepy Hollow Street be corrected to read Walnut Creek Parkway. 7) That an 89 drainage easement in Lot 21 be improved, or provide a letter stating that the osier of the property crest of this property will accept drainage and will hold the City of West Covina harmless from damage therefrom. TENTATIVE MAP METES" & BOUNDS NO.135 -99 James DeBoard DISAPPROVED Map covering Metes & Bounds No. 135-99 of James DeBoard, located at the south corner of Bromley and Willowy Avenues had been held over for some time at the request of the subdivider. Motion by Councilman Mos sberg, seconded by Councilman Sperline' and carried, that map be disapproved, FINAL MAP Final map was submitted covering subdivision of 5 acres TRACT NO. 19837 (16 lots) in Area District I, located on the south side Covina Land Improvement Co. of Cameron avenue 1320 ft. east of Azusa Avenue. City APPROVED Engineer read a letter from the subdivider requesting the City0a participation in making street improvements on Cameron Avenue and outlining the cost of such improvements. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman. DeLay, that final map be approved subject to City Engineers approval of plans and profiles, receipt of a utility certificate from the water company, and that the City of West Covina participate in street improvements on Cameron Avenue in the amount of $9X.00. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst. Noes: None Absent: None FINAL MAP Final map was presented covering subdivision of 6.5 acres TRACT NO. 19869 (21 lots) in Area District II®A, located on the north A. M. Daniels side of Cortez Street between Azusa and Hollenbeck Street, APPROVED Motion by Councilirran DeLay, seconded by Councilman Sper- line, and carried, that final map be approved subject to • receipt of a revised utility map, and receipt of utility certificates from the gas company, Edison Company, eater company and telephone company. TRACT NO. 18634 Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman ACCEPT PARTIAL STREET IMPMTS. DeLay, and carried, that street improvements in Tract RELEASE BOND - APPROVED Nq. 18634 of Harold E. Williams at the southeast corner of Cameron Avenue and Holl enbeek Street be accepted ex- cluding those on Hollenbeck Street, and that Pacific Eaployerse Mutual Bond No. 31®B- 191.18 in the amount of $32,000 be released, and that a substitute bond of f 1650.00 be accepted to cover the cost of improvements necessary on Hollenbeek Street. ME CC 2-24-54 RESOLUTION No. 516 ACCEPTING BOND Harold Williams ADOPTED seconded by Councilman Defy, as follows: City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 516 1°A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF k'EST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING BOND TO GUARANTEE THE COST OF CER­ TAIN IMPROVRAENTS AND THE TIME OF COMPLETION IN TRACT NO. 18634 IN SAID CITY." Motion by Councilman Mo sslberg9 that Resolution No. 516 be adopted. Passed on roll call Ayes: Councilmen DeLay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Spe rline, Hurst. Noes: None Absent: None TRACT NO. 19241 Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Van Paul J. Dianetti Horn, and carried, that street improvements be accepted • ACCEPT STREET IMPROVINEN TS in Tract No. 19241 of Paul J. Dianetti, and that ,remainder RELEASE DEPOSIT of deposit in the amount of $796.89 be released, retain- ing $130.00 for street trees and street signs TRACT NO. 19168 Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Walker®Built Homes Inc. DeLay, and carried, that street improvements in Tract ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMk]NTS No. 18168 of Walker Built Homes, Inc. be accepted, and RELEASE BOND that bond in the amount of $41,500 of Glenns Falls.In- demnity Company be released, subject to deposit. of S635.00 to cover cost of installation of street trees and signs. REVM," OF ORDINANCE Review of Ordinance Noo 169 regarding permits for street NO. 169 and No. 248 excavations and improvements,, and of Ordinance No. 248 Referred to City Attorney, adopting Precise Plan of C-3 area was referred to City City Administrator and City Attorney, City Administrator and City Engineer fbr study Engineer for Report. and report. PROPOSED ANNEXATION BY CITY Mr. M. T. Rafferty, 16837 San Bernardino Read, spoke OF OOVINA regarding the proposed annexation and zoning to M 1 and Vincent, San Bernardino Rd. business by the City of Covina of property on Vincent, and Cypress San Bernardino and Cypress, and requested that the City Council register a protest to the City of Covina regard- ing the proposed zoning and annexation. City Administrator was requested to write a letter to the City of Covina, advising that West Covina is vitally interested in this proposal and requesting that arW further action be withheld until we can communicate in the form of a formal. resolution. City Attorney was requested to bring in a resolu- tion. MATERIAL DAMAGE - CTTY AUTOS CiLY Administrator reported on bids from two insurance BIDS REQUESTED agrnts covering material damage on the city automobiles on' a fleet unit basis, as follows for a one --year period: E. F. Hummer & Associates SI79.11 Travelers 490.11 City Administrator was requested to advertise for bids. -8- CC 2m24-54 -9- PROPOSED PARK SITES City Administrator advised his office has escrow papers cover- ing the pgonosnd purchase of tmo park sites whichare to be placed on the ballot as a bond issue. LITTLE LEAGUE MUIREIEUTS City Administrator advised the Council of improvements requested by the Little League on the site set aside for them on the City Hall property, consisting of a 48 board fence, etc. Council directed City Administrator to inform LittleLeagueproponents that all installations must have approval before installation is started. CIVIL DEFENSE City Administrator read a letter from Colo Wetherby, .APPLICATION .FOR FED. CONTRIBUTIONS director of Civil Defense, outlining the need FOR PURCHASE OF AIR RAID S1F'EN for an air raid siren which costs S4000.00, and Bug- - AUTHORIZED gested appLi.cation be made for federal contributions toward this purchase in the amount of 50% of the costa Motion by Councilman DeLay, seconded by Councilman Sper2lue, and carrLed, that City Administrator be authorized to make -application for federal contributions on the pur- chase of an air raid siren. . FIRST READING Cols Wetheiby presented Ordinance No. 295 "AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 301 OF THE 01TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIF - CIVIL DEFENSE ORINIA, FiEU.'ING• TO CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTERS, PRUVID® ICIG FOR THE CREATION OF A DISASTER COUNCIL,, PRESCRIBING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ME11Q3ERS THERMF, k RDVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUCH ORDINANCE AND IMPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 218 OF THE CITY OF NEST COVINA, THEREON, ADOPTED APRIL 23, 1952, AND ORDINANCE 1100 295, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 8, 1954.", correcting certain provisions of Ordinarsce �No,, 295. Motion by Councilman DeL,ay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that Ordinance No. 301 be introduced and given its first reading. CIVIL DEFENSE At the request of Col. Wetherby, motion, by Councilman. EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZED Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Sperline, that an expenditure up to *1.00.00 be asthorized by the Civil Defense Director for purchase or rental of films for Civil Defense. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Delay, Van Horn, Mossberg, ,Sperline, Hurst. • Noes: None Absent: None INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANT On rec o=aend.ation of the Fire Chief, motion by Council - Vine and Walnut man Kossberg, seconded by Councilman Delay, that instal - AUTHORIZED 1.ation of a fire hydrant at the corner of Vine and. Walnut be authorized at a cost of $70.00. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Delay, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, Hurst. Noes: None Absent: None C.C. 2-24-54 16w REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF Counci.tman DeLay read a letter from Fire Chief Hardin regarding the Fire Department driveway, mutual aid program., and urging the adoption of a new Fire Code. Further study will be given these matters, Meeting adjourned at 11:13 PoM. ROBERT FLOT TEN City Clerk APPROVED: C. J. HURST, JR•. • Mayor n