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03-08-1954 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTF.S OF THE REGUTAR P EEnING OF THE CITY COL14CIL CITY OF WM$T COVINA, CALIFORIiLl MARCH 8a 1954 Meeting called to order at 8:08 P.M. at the West, Covina City Hall. Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Sperline., ard carried, that in the absence of Mayor Hurst, Councilman DeLay be appointed Acting Chairman, Invoca- tion was led by Rev. Charles Witthoft of the -United Lutheran Church. Present: Councilmen Derr, Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline Absent: Mayor Hurst Others: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Engineer, City Treasurer MINUTES Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 24., 1954 were ,. APPROVED approved with the following amendments: Page 2, Precise Plan C-3 Business Area: Second paragraph corrected to read, "Motion'by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Sperline, that the precise plan recommend- ed by the Planning Commission be modified to conform to the original precise plan as far as service roads and parking area are concerned, with a modification of the south- west corner of Garvey and Glendora to comply with the new precise plan; that the sub- stitute proposal (of Henshaw) be accepted into the original precise plan to include the service reads along; Vincent Avenue and Glendora Averme shown on the o.�na��re- cise an; and that the future street. adjacent to the Walnut Creek Vash be eliminatedo Page 9, Little League Requirements: Amend to read 190..must have approval before in- stallation of buildings or structures is start ed .1r HAM AND TURKEY SHOOT City Cleric rr- d a letter dated March Se 1954 From A. F . BALDTr;IN PARK OPTIMIST CLUB Wetherby of the Baldi-in Park Optimist Club, requesting APPROVED permission for that organization to conduct a harp and turkr5y shoot, at the northeast corner of Citrus and Garvey on April 3 and 4. Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that request be granted under supervision of the Chief of Police, OPENING OF BIDS City Cll e ,�ic advised no additional bads had been received FLEET INSURANCE covering fleet insurance and that the following proposals BIDS REJECTED - TO BE were to be considered as bids: READVERTISED • E, F. Hummer & Associates $479.11 Travelers Insurance 490.11 Motion by Councilman Sperline, 'seconded by Councilman Vary Horn, and carried, that the above bids be rejected and that City Clerk readvertise for bids. OPENING OF BIDS Chairman announced this is the time and place for opening USED TRACTOR of bids covering a uaed DC-4 Tractor. Following bd.ds were HELD OVER received: Shepherd Tractor & Equipment Co,, Los Angeles: Tractor used 770 hours FP9785000 including tax, (cont9d) C.0 ry 3�g®54 -2.- USED TRACTOR BIDS James So Walker, Montebello: Cont9d Tractor used 2367 hours $7500.00 Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded. by :councilman Sperli.ne, and carried,, that bids be held for further consideration from Street- Conmissioner and Superintendent. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman announced this is the time and place for public ANNEXATION DIST. NO. 117 hearing on Annexation District No. 117, located between APPFdDVED the Southern Pacific R.R.. and .pan Bernardino Road, east of the city limits and consisting of 10.9 acres. City Engineer advised the owners of the property have indicated a willingness to provide a letter agreeing to accept the bonded indebtedness of the city. Thera being no oral or written testimony, hearing was declared closed. Motion by Councilman Sperline, . seconded by Councilman Mossberg, that anno:ation be approved subject to receipt of a letter from the owners accepting their proportionate share of the bonded indebtedness of the City. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn, Mossberg, Spe rline, DeLa,y Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst. PUBLIC HEARING Chaizman announced this is the time and price for public PRECISE PLAN NO. 19 and hearing on Precise Plan No. 19 of John P. Vaughn and wife, ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION covering property located at the southwest .corner of Garvey NO. 90 ® John P. Vaughn Blvd, and Azusa Avenue, and that hearing uould be held con - HELD OVER currently on Zone Variance Application No. 90 requesting change from RA to , C 1. City Engineer read Planning Commission Resolution No. 140 recommending approval of the Precise clan, and Resolution No. 141 recommending approval of the Zone Variance subject to the following recommendations: 1) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No,, 225, includ- ing utilities, not proposed for installation by the State Division of Highways,, be installed accordingly and meet the approval of the City Engineer. This to in- clude street lights and sidewalks. 2) That the area, for which the variance is applied, oonfoxm to the proposed right- of-way of the Division of Highways. 3) That a 59 masonry wall be constructed along the south and wrest sides of the • sub j ect property. 4) That the area north of the proposed real estate office between Service Road and property line be landscaped or used for parking. 5) That adequate water supply and fire protection be provided as required by Ordinarn a No. 237. 6) That all bonds, fees and deposits for the improvements be posted before the building permits are issued. Speaking in favor of the plan was Mr. Harold Johnson, engineer for the applicant. Those speaking in opposition were Mr. A. Do Shiak, 148 So Homerest, spokesman for a number of protesting residents; Mr. Branlon, 128 Homerest; Mr. Trt. H. Johnson, 118 Cherrywood; Mr. Ray Marshall., 203 So Azusa; and Mr. Virgil Werdman. There being no -2- CC 3-3-54' -3. PRECISE PLAN NO.19 and ZONE VARoAFPL.NO. 90 (conted) . further testimony, hearing was declared closed. Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Van Hom, and carried, that these proposals be held over for further consideration. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman announced this as the time and place for public PRECISE PLAN NO. 20 AND heaving on Precise Plan No, 20 of E. Ho 1:alters and Esther ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION C. Walters, and Edna E. Andres, covering property located NO. 91 - Walters -Andres at the northwest corner of Citrus Street and Garwqy Blvd.., APPROVED and that hearing would be held concurrently on Zone Var- iance Application No. 91 requesting change from R-A to C-2o City Fngineer read Planning Como fission Resolution No. 142 recomnending approval of • the zone variance. Speaking in favor of the plan were Mr. Eo H. Walters, who also advised that Mr. Scofield, adjoining property owner to the north, was in favor of the plank and Mr, George M. Glebhoff, a nearby property owner. There being no further testimony, hearing was declared closed. Precise Plan No. 20: Motion by Councilman Van. Horn, seconded by Councilman Mossberg, and carried, that precise plan be approved subject to the recommendations set forth in Planning; Commission Resolution No. 142. Zone Variance Al2plicati.on No,, 91: Motion by Councilman Sperlinee seconded by Council- man Moesberg, and carried, that zone variance: application be approved subject to conditions out Lined ,in Planning Commission Resolution No. 11+3. City Attorney was directed to prepare appropriate ordinance, PUBLIC HEARING Chairman announced this is the time and place for public PRECISE PLAN NO. 21 AND hearing on Precise Plan No. 21 of the Beverly Development ZONE CHANGE NO. 23 Company, covering property located at the southwest corner Beverly Development Co. of Hollenbeck Street and Garvey Blvd,,, and that hearing APPROVED would be held concurrently on Zone Change No. 23, requesting change from R-A to C-1. City Engineer read Planning Com- mission Resolution No. 144 •recomaaending approval of the precise plan, and Resolution No. 148 approving zone change„ Spealdrig in favor of the plan was Mr. Joseph E Valk,, 8549 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, representing the applicant. There being no further testimony, hearing was declared closed. • Precise Plan No. 21.: Motion by Councilman Mossber„ seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that Precise Plan be approved subject to recommen- dations set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 11�4, and subject to a sign being posted on the property indicating Commercial zoning sign to be subject to approval of the City Engineer. Zone Change No. 2L Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van Hors, and carried, that zone change be approved subject to recommen- dations set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 148. -3=. CC 3-&-54 -4- PRECISE PLAN NO. 18 AND City Engineer reed a letter from Mr. WiLliam C. Kiang ad - ZONE CHAbrxE NO. 22 vising he. wished to prevent a revised precise plan covering William C. King his property on the west side of Ir drd.al.e Ave. at Puente Avenue. This precise plan and zone change application had been disapproved - by the Planning Corani.ssion in their Resolutions No. 146 and 147. Mr. King was present and stated he wished to suhnit a revised plan in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning Co.*ntdssion and requested that additional filing fee be waivedo Motion by Councilmnn Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Van Horn,, and carried that filing fee be waived on revised plan to be submitted to the Plaming, Commission. ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION Date was set for hearing on March 22,, 1954 at the regular NO. 95 meeting of the City Council,, Zone Variance Application No. Mrso Mabel I. Rasmussen 95 of Mrs. Mabel I. Rasmussen,, covering property located DATE SET FOR HEARING at the southwest corner of Garvey Blvd. and Glendora Ave. SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Mossberg, second ed by Councilman ORDINANCE NO. 299 Sperline, and carried, that second and final reading be West Covina Methodist Church given to Ordinance No. 299 "AN ORDINANCE CF THE CITY ADOPTED COUICIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,, CALIFORNIA, MAKING A CONDITIONAL VARIANCE TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 127 OF SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 THEIRTAF." (West Covina Methodist Church,, Zone Variance No. 89.) Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Mossberg,, and carried, that the reading of the body of the ordin.-=e be waived. Motion by Councilman Sparline, seconded by Councilnm Mossberg, that Ordinance No. 299 be adopted Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen 'Jan Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, DeLay. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst SECOND READING Motion by Councilman .Sperline, seconded by Councilman Moss - ORDINANCE NO. 300 berg,, and unanimously carried., that second and final reading SPECIAL BOND ELECTION be given to Oxylinance No. 300 "Ali ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ADOPTED WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ON THE 13th DAY OF APRIL, 1954 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUaIITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY D,,*O PROPOSITIONS TO INCUR, BOADED INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROV511E iTS AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION VZTH THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TD BE HIED ON SAID DATE." Notion by Councils n Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and unanimously carried, that the reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Van Horn,, seconded by Council- man Mossberg, that Ordinance No. 300 be adopted. Passed on loll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, DeLay Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst, SECOND READING Motion.by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman ORDINANCE NO. 301 Sperline, and carried, that second and final reading be CIVIL DEFENSE & DISASTER given to Ordinance No. ' 301 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY W UNCIL ADOPTED OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFURNIA, M, ATING TO CIVIL ®4,_. CC 3-8=54 •-J -5- CIVIL DEFENSE ORDINANCE (Cant°d.) DEFENSE AND DISASTER, PROVIDIIG FOR THE CREATION OF A DISASTER COUNCIL, PRESCRIBING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE IMEMBER3 THEREOF, rROVIDING PINALTIES FOR VIOIATIONS OF SUCH ORDINANCE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 218 OF THE CITY OF WEST COV'INA THMWN ADOPTED APRIL 23, 1952 AND ORDINANCE NO. 295 ADOPTED FEBRUARY 8, 1954." Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, and carried., that the reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, that Ordinance No. 301 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, DeLay Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst. . FIRST READING City Attorney presented Ordinance Noo 302- "AN ORDINANCE NO. 302 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST Annexation District Noo 13,3 COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION T09 IN - CO RF'ORA T ING IN, AK) MAKING A PART OF SAID CITY OF WEST COVI.NA, CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORf OUTSIDE THE ,SAID CITY AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO, KNOV-N AS °ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 1:1.3. a" Motion by Councilmman. Sperline., seconded by Councilman Van Horn, and carried, that Ordinance No. 302 be introduced and given its first reading. FIRST READING City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 303 "AN ORDINANCE NO. 303 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WF T CENTRAL BUSINES6 DISTRICT COVINA, CALIF IZIIA, ALENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE: NO. 248 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AID PTING A PRECISE I✓:LAN FOR THE DE7ELOkMIi4T OF CERTAIN PFOI-ERTIES II`' SAID CITY (C-3 & C-1 ZONES IN CENTFULL BUSINE63 DISTRICT), ADOPTED MAY 11, 1953.`° Motion by Councilman Sperline., seconded by Councilman Mossberg,, and carried, that Ordinance No. 303 be introduced and given its first reading. RESOLUTION NO. 519 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 519 ACCEPTING EASEMENT "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Tennisen WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA., ACCEPTING EASD04T TO THE ADOPTED CITY OF WEST COVINA.. (TENNIS634. METES & BOUNDS SUES. #135-97)" Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Mossberg, that resolution No. 519 be adopted. Passed on roll. dill as • follows: Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, DeLay Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst RESOLUTION NO. 520 City attorney presented and read Resolution No. 520 ACCEPTING EASEMENT "A RESOLUTION OF THE CI`.lY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF R. 0. and H. J. Taylor WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCENTING EA6MIENT TO THE ADOnED CITY OF WEST COVINA. (TAYLOR. METES & BOUNDS SUB. #97)" Lotion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Sperline, that Resolution No. 520 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: M CC 3=8a54 -61 • 0 RESOLUTION NO. 520 (Contede) Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn'. Mossberg, Spex:line, DeL,ay Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst RESOLUTION NO. 521 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 521 Protesting Annexation & Zoning . "A REM LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST by City of Covina COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PROTESTING THE GRANTING BY THE ADOPTED CITY OF COVINA OF COMMERCIAL ZONING TO CERTAIN REAL PFOPERT'Y. o" Motion by Councilman 'din Horn, seconded by Councilman Sperline, that Resolution No, 521 be adopted, Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Noes; None Absent: Councilman Vae3 Horn, Hossberg, Sperling Delay Hurst, RESOLUTION NO. 522 ACCEPTING BOND Tract No. 19474 ADOPTED Van Horn, seconded by Councilman on roll call as follows: City Attorney presented and rend Resolution No,. 522 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING BOND TO GUARANTEE THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVDM' TS AND THE TIME OF COX?LETION IN TRACT NO. 19474.11 Motion by Coui-icilAm Sperline, that Resolution No,, 522 be adopted. rass�-,d Ayes: Councilman Van Horn, Mossberg, uperl.ine, DeLay Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst. RESOLUTION NO. 523 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 52'; OPENING LOTS FOR ACCF,SS "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ME CITY OF WEST Tract Nos. 19060, 18768, and COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY Ido, 17717 PURPOSE.3 CEFtT1,IN RE,41 PROPERTY HERETOFORE GRANTED ADOPTED AND OD14VEYED `M DAID CITY." (Lots 35 and 36, Tract 19060; lots 43-47 incl., Tract 18768 fbr ate-ess to Tract 19105s Lot 18, Tract 17717, for access to Tr -act 154740) Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van horn, that Ret3olutlon No. 523 be adoFrtedo Passe on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Van born, Aossberg, .Spezli ie,, Delay Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst. RESOLUTION NO. 524 OPENING LOT FOR ACCESS Tract No., 18448 ADOPTED for access to Tract No, 19474) Van Horn,.that Resolution No. City Attorney presented and read F..esolution No. 524 "A REX)LUTION OF THE CITY CGUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR11IA, ACCEl-TING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES CERTAIN REAI. FROPEfMt HERETOFORE GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO SAID CITY." (Lot 41, Tract No. 18848 Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman 524 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: -6- CC 3-:8d54 RESO JJJTE ON NO. 524 ( Coat ®d N. Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline , DeLay Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst. RESOLUTION NO. 525 City Attorzi:,. presented and read Resolution Noy 525 APPROVING BOND "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST TRACT NO. 19866 COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING BOND TO GUARANTEE THE ADOPTED ODST OF CERTAIN IMPROVI�EXNTS AND THE TIME OF COMPLETION IN TRACT NO. 19866 IN SAID CITY." Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Mossberg,; that Resolution No. 525 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: • Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, DeLay Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst. TENTATIVE MAP Map was presented covering proposed division of 0.4 METES & BOUNDS NO. 135-101 acre (2 lots) in'Area District 1, located at the north Claude A. & Lola Cole corner of Merced Avenue and Mel eker Avenue. Motion by APPROVED Councilman Sperline, seconded bar- Councilman Van Home, and carried, that map be approved subject to the following recommendations of the Planning Commission: 1) That necessary widening of Merced Avenue be deeded to the City of Vest Covina. 2) That all. street improvements outliried in Section 49 of Ordinance No. 2259 including utilities, but not to include street lights or sidewalks, be installed accordingly and meet the approval of the City Engineer. . 3) That the minimum frontage of either parcel on Merced Avenue be not less than 90 feet. FINAL MAP Final Ma was submitted, covering subdivision of 4 acres TRACT NO. 15474 (17 lots in Area District 1, located on the south side L.-A. Udlin of Garvey Blvd., 660 ft. east of Hollenbedc Street • APPROVED Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, and carried, that final map be approved subject to (1) receipt of a preliminary title report, and (2) receipt of a bond in the amount of 66,000 to cover the cost of improvements. FINAL MAP Final map v:as presented, covering subdivision of 10 acres TRACT NO. 19474 (30 lots) in Area District 1, located at the west comer Sunset Manor Co. of Service Avenue and California Avenue. potion by APPROVED Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, and carried, that final map be approved subject to City Engineer's approval of plans and profiles FINAL MAP Final map was presented covering sudivision of 5.6 acres TRACT N0. 19866 (28 lots) in Area District I, located at the northeast Julius S. Zimits side of Service Avenue southeast of California Avenue. APPROVED 14otion by Councilman tiossberg, sem nded by Councilman . CC 3-8-54, -g- FINAL Me TRACT NO. 19866 (Contud.) Van Horn, and carried, that final map be approved subject to (1) City Engineer's approval of plans and profiles, (2) proper execution of agreement to install improve- ments, and (3) receipt of utility certificate from the Company. TRACT NO. 18V2 notion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman ACCEPT STREET 1MP.ROVEI..gNTS 5perlire, and carried, That street i mpi-avemerts be RELEASE BOND accepted in Tract No. 188112, and that Seaboard Surety Co. bond in the amount of S1.7,000 be released. TRACT NO, 18873 Motion by Cowicilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman ACCEPT STREET LMP IOVEMENT,S Mossberg, and carried, that street, impmvement s be 'RELEASE BOND accepted in Tract No. 18873, and. that Seaboard Surety • Co. Bond in the amount of *24,000 bo released. TRACT NO.. 18874 Motion by Co n-cilsfan Spe.riz aae, secontIed by Councilman ACd'l~YT STREET IMPROVEMENTS Van Horn., and carried, that street �mprav ts be :RELEASE,. BOND, acceptedt in Tract No. 188e4, and. that Seaboard Surety. Co. bond in the amount of *12,500 be released. TRACT -NO. 19267 Motion by Councilman Van morn., seoonded by CounciJmsai ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEIMITS Mossbere. and carried, that :street improvmnents be RELEASE BOND accepted in Ti act Fdo. 1.9267, and boat Pacific Employers Insurance Co, bond in the amount of 4515,000 be released, subject to a deposit of $125.00 for street trees. PROPOSED E CT114SION City Engineer presented map submitted dry the Taos Angeles VINCENT AVENUE County Surveyor shotaing location of proposed. Vincent HELD OVER Avenue Extension and its connections with Glendora Avenue; also revised map presented. by Gordon V%Ihitnall. & associates. City Clerk presented and read a petition carrya..zz€ 29 s? gnatures of teiants an or near Glendora Avenue, protesting an.r at'tcmpt by the City Council. or the County to vacate: any portions of Glendora Avenue now proposed, Mr., Eessler was present, and asked that his name be included. on the petition- Action on this map was held over for further consideration.: • CULVERT EXTINI SIGN City Engineer presented report and a proposal from M. W:. Azusa +venue Finley, engineer, offering to prepare complete plans for ENGINEERING AUTHORIZED the culvert extension on Azusa Aveaaue south of Merced Avenue. This culvert is included under a state project and City can secure reimbursement. Motion by Councilmaxi liossbergs seconded by Councilman Sperline, that M. W. Finley be authorized to prepare puns as outlined in his proposal. Passed on roll call as follo*rs: Ayes: Councilman Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline., Delay Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst. CC 3-8 S4 - 9-- BILLS PAID. Motion uy Councilman Vaal Horn,- seconded bar Councilman DeLay, that bills charged to the folloirdng accounts be paid as audited; Street Fund e a o o e o o e o 0 o o o $12 989 * 49 Park Fund e o o o e o o o o o o a a o a 139.25 Gene ral hind o 0o oo e c o e o o c o 4, 867 o 79 Passed on roll call as follows; Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn, Mossberg, Sperline, DeLay Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeLay REQUEST TO OPERATE City Administrator presented a request from Howard • TAXICAB SERVICE He Hardy to operate a taxicab service in the City, and was requested to check experience of other cities and with City Attorney and report. REQUEST TO SM HOT DOGS Mr. Wiliam Mancini was present and requested per - HORSE DRAWN WAGON mission to sell hotdogs with a horsedrawn wagon. REFERRED TO CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator was requested to check this matter with City Attorney. PURCHASE OF SURVEY EQUIPMENT City Administrator read a letter from City Engineer AUTHORIZED recommending the purchase of two pieces of engineering equipment as follows: Used Berger Transit Frisco 3-Sect. 120 level rod New Berger level $635-00 ) 26o181, Total. $1.,028.I.8 367o00 ) Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Counci.limit .► Sperline, that the above equipment be purchased. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn, Mossberg, Si erline, DeLay Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst. • REFORTS FILED Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman- Mossberg, and carried, that the report of the Auditor regarding reconciliation of bank balances as of January 31, 1954, the Treasurer's report for February, the budget as of January 31, 1954 and the Police Department report for February be accepted and filed. IMPLOIXENT OF POLICE OFFICER Blotion by Councilxuan Van Horn, veconled by Council=> APPROVED Haan Pros sberg, that ivar Larsen be employed in the Fol..ice Department to rc�plaoe vacancy, at a salary of $30O.00 per month, effective March 18 1954. Passed on roll call. as follow: Ayes: Councilmen Iran Hom, Mae sberg,. Sperline, DvLey Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst. ENGINEERING AUTHORIZED TO Mot:i.on by Councilman Hosaberg, s ecconc+ed by Councilman CORRECT DRAINAGE FROBL-94 Van ►torn, and carried., that City Bngineer be authorized OW MORRIS AVENUE to proceed with engineering and report approximate costs to Councill in an ofr^.ort ;o correct the drainage • problem along O-m-ige A.vemie from North City Limits to proposed. improvements of State Division of kitghways at Garvey Blvd Meeting adjourned at 1.1. m 1.2 P.M,, City Clerk APPROVED: Frank DeLay__ Acting Chaiman