04-26-1954 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMIVAUTE'S OF THE aZU.IJL�iR WCETLNG OF TIKE CITY-' COTT'clm
GrEf OF "WILS11 GOVIN"I'A's CALLWOKIAI,
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Meetirg called to order at 8:11 P.M. at the We Covim City Fall.
P tas ant, a Council -men Hurst, Fay,, Van Kern, Sperlinej, Bxrom
Abaent: None
Others: City Attorney, City Clorlk, City Engineer
MI10TES, There being no addit'lons or @orreatiors,, the minutza of the rem
APPROVED lar meting of Apxil 12 -and of the ad joy. rego'lar meeting of
Apt l 20o 195-4 stand appnvad as sub mttted.
ORAL COMMI- Mr. Shiak of Avenue miggestedd a revision of the zoning
CATIONS ordinance b* made -w corneation with grwiting of va-runces on .
proFosed C-I property so t1heb approval of such wari=aea io not
mandatory. - MayDr Hurst explained ths, the xGthC4 presently in use is for the pro-
tection of the warrourAng pr-zper4y owners.
Mrs. Mary Van Dame requested that Garin &T-ewe be ,,,wept on SatumlVs in order that
the city will present a better appearence for weekend travelers.
Mr. Prior of .1804 St sit St. inazzired. about the lecation of sidowalke and uas r�
ferred to the Enginaering Departnamt.
WEST COVINA BEAUTIKIL City Clerk read a letter fa % WveA, Covina Bawtif ul annoimcind
OPFA MEETING their svponzar,31Ap of an open maotkng Tueffd,.V, XV 18p at
8:00 P.M� at the Cwwron Schools with ropm-sentatives of the
State Department of Highirays to diaeus3 freewaye- and fronziy beawtification., and in-
viting the Council. to attmd.
SPECIAL CENSUS City Cloak road a letter from the Departmwat of Comeaves
DELAYED Bureau of Censusv advising tkwy were mablo to start the.
achedu-Led apacial conmao for West Covim due to illnteas,, and
that the census moxild be rescheduled as aoon as po-e.,301e.
ENMNEERING SERVICES City 0,16r,"s read a letter from JKw--1 F. MtlG Engimering Co.
OFFERED de%,ed Apyll 20a 1954 requesting they be considexed for engin-
eering serricea in conneetion with the, proposed, savior layout
in West Covina. Letter fileA.
ST. CHRISTOPHEROS CATFOLIC City Clvrk read as letter from, 'St. Chridbopheirge Catholic
CHURCH F.UQUE33T TO BRECT Chure,'-,-A, quzstfln.q pwantdsaiori to erect a tent at 629 S"
TENT - - HUD OVER Glendo7a Avkm--ue., to 11c.1d churah aer-wices., club meetinp
etteo for twporary quaears =til such time as the church
and school are completed, not later than Novw3x,,r 1, 1954. Tidiu requost was held over
for further study.
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AMERICAN LEGION City Cle.* xvivad a letter frpm �?a:th 0.
POPPY DAY for American Legion Au:rij!a. Un.'t #°9 q.5.' rf.,Y ..Ac '.qn
deebtre .Xt7 28 and .b9 as offic°ie°1l PaF i'"I 1 9 °i:!1('zfl�.
oilman Kay, seconded. by Counai3man Sperline, and. carried, a,,al -!9 ba, ez ,
cl.ared Poppy Days.
AMERICAN LEGION City Clerk read a letter fyro;& Mr, WUIUmi J., B-C.oiLa -ds, Fin -nee
SALE OF FIRINORKS Officer., raequesti.rg that the Went Coii A��'��:i tea :� Legion Poll
APPROVED #790 be granted pexsrai. lion to sell the City
at five desi.g tee locations (1) 0:; o (2) Willow
& Gar7ey (3) Citrus & Garvey (4) Vi,~:e & Glendora., and (5) -?Ve, . Shopping Cjanterq
over the period of Jeans 150 1954 including July 4,, 11954o 146, Uixi bar :Sporline.,
seconded by Councilmm Tay, and carried, that request be gr,%W fzi-1 cu.} ?0,0Q D aPprOV"al Of
the Fire Chief and Chief of Police.
OFFER TO PUWHASE City Clark reead ra letter from Mr. C, 1all ,, aff C'r1r4 to
STALL DOORS purdhase lea stall, doors from the ) i3. W?� e"� Park at a
ACCEPT price of 66.00 per door. Motion by, GcunoU'>.m:- Xr,fp eaz,'oudcd
by Counci,lmn Van Dorn, aamd carried,, tkia-'If 14 doore be
sold to Mr. Wall at $6.00 eacho
TR.kF'FIC SAFET3t City Cleyr read a letter from Gov. Good n J. 5-sf.ghr rsq;ue6t-
PROCLAN..ATION ing the city :Issue a,. proolarnation in t'li h eutting
do:ira trdff;':ic accidents. Swipe ke�> 3u°�a°�.a�m�`�;w�.': '�.�<2 presontsdand.
Mayor Hurst so proclaimed.
OPENING OF BIDS )ULvor Hurt announced this is -Jio time and for o,p,:ninf�
UTM ABATEMNIT bids on discing lots i6thin t1he city for -uolid 00y
BID ACCEPTED one bid cas received: Renee .Andex,3onB oit�r lot for
discing eL ch lot twice overo Kution by Van Horn,
seconded by Coumilman Sperine, that bid of Mr. Andereon. be ,�i, 'F> .,95 per lot,
woA to be dorms within 45 days uriless de: aynd by rain. Paa�;ed ort �,,n,.11 as foldlotra:
Ayes: Councilmen I1,ay, Van Home 3petrline, Brim, fl.'aarato
Roes: None
Absent: None
BID ON TRACTOR & EQUIP- City Cleric: p.2esent;ed mport of ccmmittae i-&.Uod bide
• MENT AWARDED received for purchase of tractor quid aim ! rec,xvmended
the purchase of the Modal Dn4 Ca,tevpi"Uar :51hephere Tnc-
tor and Equipment Co. at a cost of OU,854o190 Motion by Council n V,&,n Join, seconded
by Councilman Sperline, that committee recomendati on be acoepted svl that, t%e D- 4
Caterpillar tractor be purchases for $11,854o1.9. Passed on. roll w,!'?. as foll,aws:
Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn, Sperline, Hurst.
Noes: Councilmen' Brown
Absent: None
Not: Voting: Council as Icy
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PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hurst announced this is the time and place for
MODIFICATION OF ZONE MAP public hearing on modification of Zone Map coveting
Elimination of Potential proposed e.1imination of potential C 1 zones at the
C-1 Zones following locations:
4 Locations Deleted
A m Citrus Street between Cortez Street and Cameron Avenue
B - Vine Avenue and Azusa Avenue intersection
C - Merced Avenue and Valinda Avenue intersection
D - On Sunset Avenue between Fraanc i squito Avenue and Merced Avenue
E - lark Ellen Avenue and Garvey Blvd, intersection
City Engineer read Planning Coutission Resolution No. 154 reco=ending elimination of
proposed C®1 zones in these locations, and a letter addressed to the Planning Case
lion by Mrs. Olive Brritt9 1334 Wp Merced Avenue, requesting that the location on Sun-
set Avenue between Fraanci,squito Avenue and Merced Avenue not be removed at this time,
Mrs, Britt was present and stated that a block study had been made of this area and
met with her approval. City Ebginder described the present development of each of
the areas in question. There being no testimony in opposition, hearing was declared
closed. Notion by Counciliman Kay. seconded by Councilmen Bromo and carried, that
all locations listed above with the exception of item (d) Sunset Avenue between Fran-
cisquito and Merced Avenues, be elimimted, the latter location to be given further
,study.
SECAND READING Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilean
ORDINANCE NO. 308 Van Horn, and carried, that second and final reading
Mrs .Mabel I,Rasmusrsen be given to Once No,,, 308 "AN ORDNANCE OF THE CITY
ADOPTED OF WEST COVINA9 CALIFORNIA., AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 147
of said CITY KNOWN AS THE ZONIIG ORDINANCE,, AND CHANGING
THE ZONING MAP ATTACHED THERETO AND MADE A PART THEREOF." (Mabel I. Rasmnssen,, Zone
Variance No. 95) Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van horn, that
Ordinance No. 308 be adopted. Passed on roll call as ,follows:
Ayes% Councilmen Kay,, Van Horn, SperlIne, Brom., lb=st.
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 309 City Attorney advised that Ordinance No. 309 t"AN ORDI®
SALE OF FIR29VORKS NANCE Or THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA9
HELD OVER CALIFORNIA$ REGULATING THE DIeSCHARGE9 USE AND SALE OF
FIREWORKS IN SAID CITY" is bed revised and will be
presented for further reading at a later meeting,
FIRST READING City Attorney, presented Ordinance No, 310 "AN ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 310 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA; CALIFOR-
John P. Vaughan NIA$ ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE DE'PFI,OPMENT OF CER,
TAIN FROPIRTIES IN SAID CITY PURSUA14T TO SEC770N Ids. OF
ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND AMENDING SAID ORDINAXCE NO. 147.
(John P. Vaughan)" (Precise Plan No. 19 and Zone Variance No, 909 at the southwest
corner of Garvey Blvd. and Azusa Avenue.) Motion by Councilmen Van Horn, seconded by
Councilman Sperline,, and carried, that Ordinance No. 310 be introduced and given ita
first reading.
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RFADIM City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 311 "AN ORDINANCE
NO, 31 OF THE CITE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINAe CALIF
WalkerONIA, ADOPTING A PM=SE PLAN FOR T#iE DEVMPMT OF
CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 24
E NO, U7 OF THE CTPY OF WEST COVINA, AND AMINDIM SAID ORDINANCE NO. 147.
& 1Vker)" (Preoiee P]au No. 22 - Zone Variance No. 92 located on north side
c ' :4W Qvd. east of VabvA Creed lush.) Notion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded
mdUm Sperline, and eaerled, that Ordinance No, 311 be introduced and given
r��� re�tdiag.
VIM READING
ORCINANDS ND. 312
Manada Water Oo,
SBCTIGN 1S WRKW. (VAIMCIA
• Anum Av eran anfl WWxA Creek
Ccarnciboan a and carried,
Brat reading*
City Attorney presented Ordinance No, 312 "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIF
OANIA, MAJCM A CONDITIONAL VARIANCE TO CERTAIN PROVI-
SIONS OF ORDINANCE MO. 147 OF SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO
WATER COMPANY)" (Zone Variance No. 96 - southeast corner
Par kvay,) Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by
that Ordinance No, 312 be introduced and given its
FM READING Glty Attorney presented Ordinance No. 313 "AN ORDINANCE
09)INANCE OD. 313 OF 7HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
Covina School District NfA, MAIMS A CONDITIONAL VARIANCE TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS
OF ORDINANCE NO.147 OF SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 15
THEF49DF. (COVINA SCHOOL DISTRICT)" (Zone Variance No, 97, located east of Phi.Mpe
Avenue, south of Puente Avenue.) Notion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman
Sperllne, and carried, that O zOlmee Noo 313 be introduced and given its first reading
RMDIMION NO. 536 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 536 1QA
ACCEPTING DEED RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
Qaude A. & Lola Cole CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED COVERING REAL PROPERTY
ADOPTED TO THE CITY OF WIX COVINA FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PUR.-
POSES." (Claude A. and Lola Cole) Notion by Councilman
Van moan, seconded by Councilman Sperline, that Resolution No, 536 be adoptedo Passed
an roll call as fbllo m:
Ayes: Councilmen KW,. Van Horn, Sperline, Broun, Hurst.
Noes: Norm
Absent: None
• RESOLUTION NO. 537 City Attomgy presented and read Resolution No. 537
ACCEPTING DEED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
George B. Gillaon COVINA, CALIFORNIA* ACCEPTING GRANT DEED COVERING UAL
ADOPTED PROPERTY 7O THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR STREET AND HIGH-
WAY PURPOSES." (George B. Gillson) Notion by Councilman
Sperlfne, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, that Resolution No, 537 be adopted. Passed
on roll. call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horh, Sperlinm, Brome Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
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go. 53" City Atternw mamted and road Resolution No. 538
nA OMTION (F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
ft$up IN A AM JP,Uujp CO A, CALIFOYNIA, ACCWING GRAMS DEED COVERING REAL
Mom ?HWBRTY TO THE CnY OF WEST COVINA FOR STRW AND Hl'GH-
VAT PUMOSFrS. (Arthur F. and Luny F. Bridge.) Notion
Of Y���Rm� "ca ed 1t Councilman Brom, that Resolution No. 538 be adopted.
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Passed on rail Bail. as
City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 539 "A
RESOLUTION OF', THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALMRNI[A, ACCVTING GRANT D0D COVERING REAL PROPERTX
TO THE CITY OF WEST COVrfiA FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PUR.
POD." (Caron Construction Company) Motion by Council
by Councilman Van Hom, that Resolution No. 539 be adopted.
followa:
Ayes: Comaadlmen Kafir, Van Sore, Sperline, Bivwa, Hurst.
Noess some,
Absents Now
RSSOId)TIO�'3 NO- 540 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. W "A
OPMW OF LOTS FOR ACCESS RE3OIDTION Off' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINAs
70 TUC! N0, 19169 CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING FOR STREE@ AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES
ADOPTED CERTAIN REAL P.RDPERTY HERMFOfE GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO
SAID CITY." (Opening 1° lots No. 56 and 57 is Smart No.
18V4 for aecess to Tract No. M69 in L.A.Codnty.) Notion by Councilman Van horn,
seconded by Coumflun Sty, that Resolution No. 340 be adopted. Passed on roll c&11 as
follo»t
Ayes: Councilmen My, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst.
Noes.. NOW
Absent: None
DATE SET FOR HEAWGS Hearings were set for HAV 10, 1954 at the regular meet-
ing of the City Council on the following:
Precise Plan No. 23 and Zone Variance No. 101 - Woolery, Zoelle, Nichols,
located at the northwest corner Garvey Blvd. and Pacific Avenue.
- Prw&n PUn No. 28 and Zone Change No. 22 - Wa. C. King, located on the
waft side of Imladale at Puente Avenue.
• Premise Plan Ito. 23 and Zone Variance No. 99 - Wm. C. King, located at
the northeast comer of Azusa Avenue and Garvey Blvd.
- Zone VaAeme So. 98 of the Covina School District, located on the north
side of Wodtaan Avenue east of Azusa Avenue.
- Zone Variance No. 103 of John Were, located at the southeast corner cf Roseland
Avenue and Irwindale Avenue. Letter was read from Mr. "re advising variance
had been disapproved by the PUnnjM Commission, and at the applicant Ye request,
hearing was set on appeal.
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TENTATIVE MAP Map was presented covering ,proposed subdivision of
TRACT NO. 20291 10 acres (37 hots) in Area District I and I1, located
Perry Layton on the north side of Workman Avenues, 670 feet east of
APPROVED Lark Ellen Avenue, Notion by Councilman Sperline,
eseoonded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that map
be approved subject to the following recommendations of the Planning Commission:
1) That all lots conform to Area District I and II requirements respectively.
2) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No. 225, in-
oluding utilities' be installed accordingly and meet the approval of the City
Engineer.
3) That one-half of Homerest Avenue be shown at 309.
4) That le hots along the north side of Thelbom Street and east side of Homerest
Avenue be deeded to the City of West Covina in fee simple.
5) That the subdivider request the opening of 18 lots in Tract No. 34977 for
future street and highway purposes as needed.
TENTATIVE MAP Map was presented covering proposed division of 1.2 acres
METES & BOUNDS NO.135-102 (4 lots) in Area District II -A., located on the north
Justin P. Keller side of Cortez Street., 5001 vast of Azusa Avenue. No®
APPROVED tion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Brown,
and carried, that map be approved subject to the follow-
ing recommendations of the Planning Commissions
1) That all lots conform to Area District II -A requirements.
2) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No. 22% in-
cluding utilities, be installed accordingly and meet the approval of the City
Engineer.
3) That the subdivider conform with the proposed right-of-way of the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District.
FINAL MAP Final map was presented covering subdivision of 10.17
TRACT NO. 19458 acres (47 lots) in Area, District A., located on the east
Frank Layton side of Vincent Avenue between Rowland Avenue and Puente
APPROVED Avenue. Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by
Councilman Sperline., and carried, that final map be
approved as submitted.
FINAL MAP Final map was presented covering subdivision of 6 acres
TRACT NO. 20121 (24 lots) in Area District II -A,, located at the south-
R. M. Philleo east corner of Cameron and Azusa Avenues. Motion by
APPROVED Councilman Van Horn, s ecoasd aid by Councilman Kay, axed
carried., that final map be approved subject to (1) City
Engineer's approval of plazas and profiles, and (2) receipt of utilit3r certificate
from the telephone company.
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TRACT NO. 15326 Motion by Councd.1man Vain
ACCEPT IKPBDVN4MTS Brown, and carried, that
RELEASE BOND ted in Tract No. 15326 of
Gee, and that Glens Falls
645682 in the amount of $4.,800 be released subject to
trees and signs not installed.
HorIng seconded by Councilman
street improvements be accep-
Otto Go Kahnert and John T.
Indemnity Co. Bond No.
deposit of $75.00 for s treat
TRACT NO. 16325 Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman
Pearson Construction Coo Van Horn, and carried, that street improvements be
DWRDVEMTS ACCEPTED accepted in Tract No. 16825 of Pearson Construction Co.,
DEPOSIT RELEASED and that remainder of deposit in the amount of $558.52
be released.
TRACT NO. 16964 Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman
McDonald Broso Kay, and carried, that street improvements be'accepted
IMPROVEMENTS ACCEPTED in Tract No. 16964 of McDonald Bros., and that St.
BOND RELEASED Paula -Mercury Indemnity Co. Bond #1740567 in.amount of
$8,000 be released subject to deposit of $125o00 for
street trees and signs not yet installed.
TRACT NO. 19325 Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman
Fairfield Homes, Inc. Kay, and carried, that improvements be accepted in
IMPROVES ACCEPTED Tract No. 19325 of Fairfield Homes, Inc., and that
DEPOSIT RELEASED deposit in the amount of $24000 be released retaining
$500.00 for street trees and signs not installed
effective April 30, 1954.
TRACT NO. 16431 City Engineer presented a proposal from E. C. ilarveV,
WILIDW AVENUE DTROV34 iTS subdivider of Tract No. 16431, advising that property
APPROVED owners on the southeast side of Willow Avenue, opposite
from the subdivision, had approached him to install
curbs and gutters in front of their properties, and requesting the cooperation of
the City in paying for pavement. Notion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Council-
man Van Horn, and carried, that this proposal be accepted subject to City Councils
approval of final cost and with the subdivider to furnish plans and profiles.
COVINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 82
STREET LOWERING
APPROVED
Avenue in front of the school
City Eh&1neer recormnended the City participate in cost
of lowering Ro4and Avenue in front of school property.
Motion by Councilmen Brow... seconded by Councilman
Sperline, that City Fcgineer° be authorized to spend up
to $2,000.00 in connection with the lowering of Rowland property. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absents None
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TRACT NO. 18707 Request of Arthur M. Daniels for deed to 1 foot strip
Arthur M. Daniels lot was referred to City .Attorney and City sneer
HELD OVER FOR REPORT for study and report,
PETITION TO CHANGE STREET NO2 City Edigineer presented report on petition of res-
Aliood Sto to Cherry Lane idents of Alwood Street urithin the City to change
HELD OVER street name to Cherry lane, indicating there is about
a mile of Aluood Street in the County as compared
to the relatively short street within the City, and that he did not feel justified
in recommending approval of the petition. Notion by Camncilman Van Horn, seconded
by Councilman Sperline, that petition be hold over for further study and for recom-
mendations from the Fire and Police Departme at as to how such a. change would affect
those departments.
VINCEYT AVENUE EXTENSION City Engineer presented map outlining proposed Vinci
REFERRED TO CITY ENGINEER AND Avenue Extension on which Los Angeles County requests
PLANNING CONWLTANT approval of allgnmento Mr. Howard Erickson, attorney
for property owners on Glendon Avenue, was present
and requested that the Council have its Planning Consultant prepare:another alternate
plan vdth the specific objective in mired of trying to keep tree access for all the
streets concerned. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, and
carried, that .Plahhi.ng'Consultant Gordon Whitna2_1 and City Engineer make a resurvey
and plan !'fir this' proposed extenvion, with Kr. Erickson to submit his ideas,
APPOINTM34T OF MBER Mayor Hurst advised he was not yet prepared to appoint
TO P�:ANNING COA�SMSION h now member to the Planning Commission to fill the
HELD OVER existing vacancy,
APPOINTMENT OF Mayor Hurst appointed Councilmen Kay and Brown to
COUNCIL REPMENTATIVE represent the City Council at all Planning Commission
TO PLUMING 0014HISSION --stings for the nest six months.
FINAL. DRAFT Final draft of the new zoning ordinance was held over
NEW ZONING ORDINANCE for study.
HELD OVER
• APPOINTMENT OF COHMISSIONERS Mayor Hurst appointed the following Commissioneres
Vice -Mayor Councilman Sperline. This is a now job created to
take care of the increased responsibilities oonnected
with the City.
Fire Commissioner Councilman Kay.
Road Commissioner Councilman Hrowno Mr. Brown stated he would like to
set this up as a commission with two outsiders to work
with him,and was advised to present this propesal
in the form of recommendations.
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APPOIN T OF 0%1XISSIONEM (font°d-J
Park & Recreation
Commissioner Councilman Van Torre
Police Commissioner Councilman .Spefline
FAWor Hurst stated the above appointments were the rev lts of the combined, con-
sidered opinions of all members of the Council.
PROPOSED REVISION OF City Administrator presented and read a latter from Fire
FIRE ORDINANCE Chief Hardin with respect to adopting the model fire
Referred to Fir® Commis- prevention code as issued by the bard of Fire Underwriters,
sionee Fire Chief Hardin vas present and stated some of his ideas,
Motion by` Councilmman Sperl.ine, seconded by Councilman
Kay, and carried, that recommendations of the Fire Chief be referred to Fire. Commis-
sioner.Hay for study and reporto
PROPOSED REVISION OF Building Inspedtor° Percy Jackson outlined some of the
BUILDING W DE problems- in operating under the present Building Code
and recommended the adoption of a uniform building code.
Bmaildfng Inspector also recommended that a board be appointed, consisting of City
Administrator,, Fire thief 9' City Engineer,, Building Inspector, and one member of the
Council, to make decisions on borderline cases, City Attorney presented re.;*=* ondam
Lions for procedure to follow -'In working out this problemo It was agreed that an
appointment would be arranged with the UnderArlt ers representative to designate
Fire Districts in order that a map may be prepared and submitted to create fire zones,.
A committee was appointed, consisting of City Administrator, City Engineer, Building
Inspector, Fire Chief, and City Attorney.. to work on this problem.
VARIANCE GRANTED Building Inspector outlined problem faced by Frank marker
FROM FIRE CODE in securing a permit to operate his Tasty Freeze Ice
ICE CREAK STAND Creams business to be located at Vine and Glendora. Lotion
by Councilman Brom.. seconded by Councilman Sperli.ne, and
carried, that variance from the fire code be granters subject to requirea mts of
the building code and approval of Building Inspector Percy Jackson,
MKODELING OF BUILDINGS City Administrator advised he had received vard from
CORTEZ PAEK Civil Defense Director Watson in Pomona, that participation
APPROVED of Civil, Defense in remodeling of the barn at Cortez Park
had been approved. City Administrator requesters per-
mission to proceed at the same time with the remodeling of the proposed fire barn at
the same park site. Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Sperli.ne,, and
carried, that City Adrai.ristrator be instructed to proceed with remodeling plans on
both buildings at Cortez Paws,
PURCHASE OF PARK SITES City- Administrator requested decision by the Council
APPROVED with regard to. the proposed purchase of the two park sites
north of Garvey Blvd. which had been d of eat ed on the
recent bond election. It was pointed out that the proposition failed by just a few
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votea to gett the necessary two-thirds majority to oariy. Hr,, R. L. Jacks.)n ok
Thackary Street p :Mated he felt the majority or the poople rant; the pants. Ratic ti
by Counailmn Brown,, seconded by Counca.2nan XRy, that •ttte City -proceed wr_•.:,h t�:e
�urahase of the ttz park :sites as contemplated in the y »orms, is foUawe<
1) McMahon property located near lark F;�J,en .anal. Fuel-Jte Av<-:nue.. won le—isg; 09
1.2579 acres, totaling a o o a a o 0 d 0 6 u o o,, o e o o 0 J 5P695 +00
and McCall propertyo consisting of 5.0917 acres a', ;' ' " 1172
27,9079.72
2) Henrick°s property contiga:caus to than north boudnary of the school
property on North Irwindale, consisting of 7.716 acres,,��yy
totaling. o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o c o 0 0 0 0 .630,98 0-40
Passed on roll can as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Kay, Var. Hom, Brown,, Y.ursto
NOES: None
• NOT VOTING: Councilman Sperline
Mr. Norkhrupe engineer for the subdivider of the property adjoining the Hernrict9s
Mite on North irwindalee was prosent and there was some diOCUSAOn regardillg the
Citygs trading a small piece of the property for improvementso No action takai.
SITE FOR BOY SCOUTS Odra nth outlined prooedures followed by other cd tios in
the area regarding setting aside property for use by than
Eby Scouts. The cas¢aittee appointed to study this matter was not yet able to re-
port, and it was hold over for the next meeting.
PAYNNT OF VOLUNTEER Councilman Van Horn reported there was some question as to
RESERVE OFFICERS payment of volunteer reserve officers, and moved that each
reserve polioesaan be paid $3.00 per shift,, Seconded by
Councilman 6perline, and passed on roll call as follows'.
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horns Sperlinefl Brown,, Hurst
Floes s Mons
Absent: None
SPECILL CENSUS Motion by Councilman Kaye seconded by Councilman Sperline a emd
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION carried, that City Administrator be authorised to check
REQJESTED with Washington to gee if information can be secured at the
time the special, census is taken as to the ages of cbildrGn
in the city, and if this can be done at an additional cost not to exceed 15% of the
cost of the census, to make the necessary arrangements. Passed on roll call as fvl-,
laws:
Ayes- Councilmen mays, Tian Horn, Sp+erii.ne, brown,, Hurst. �
Noes: None \
Absent: None
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POWER LAWN MOWER City Administrator advised of the need for a large. power �
mover and was directed to secure proposals for the purchase
of such a power mower.
Meeting adjourned at Us32 P.M.
APPROVED: C. Jo HUR3T. JRo ROBFJtT FLOTTEN
Mayor City Clerk