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05-10-1954 - Regular Meeting - Minutesi MINUTES OF THE PMULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COTUCIIL CITY OF WEST COVINA9 CALIFORNIA May 10, 1954 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. at the West Covina City Hall by Vice -mayor Speirline. Present: Councilmen.8perline, Kay, Van Morn, Brown Absent: Councilman Hurst Others: City Attorney,. City Clerk, City Engineer MINUTES There being no additions or corrections, the minutes of the APPROVED regular meeting of April 26, 1954 were approved as submitted. �' • POLITICAL City Clerk read a bulletin f rom the State Division of highways ADVERTISING outlining regulations covering political advertiong in connec- tion vith the pending June primary election ands er elections. Reference was made to restrictions of Streets and Highways Code uhiah prohibits this practice. RMUEST TO SELL FIRWRKS City Clerk presented and read a latter dated Mey 10, 19549 V. C. VETERANS OF FOREIGN from Harold E. Johnson, Commander of the Vest Covina WARS Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #860„ requesting permission APPROVED to sell fireworks in four rations in the city. Motion by Councilman Van Horne seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried, that permission be granted subject to approval of Police and Fire Departments, and on condition the.locations do not conflict with authorisation previously granted for other fireworks stands. TRACT NO. 19720 EXTENSION OF FILING TIME APPROVED and carried, that additional PUBLIC HEARING PRECISE PLAN N0.18 REVISED and ZONE CHA14GE NO. 22 W, C, King AP FRO VED City Engineer read a letter fKa Frederick Facko engineer for Tract No. 19720, requesting extenalon of time for filing fLnal' asap. On City Engineer0s recommendation, motion by Councilman Van Horn. seconded by Councilman Kay, extension of three months be granted. Vice-J%yor Sperl.ine annoum:ed this is the time and place for public hearing ort Precise Plivi No. 18 Revised, and on Zone Change No. 22 of W. C. King, requesting change from R-A to C-1 on property Located on the west side of Irwindale Avenue at Puente Avenue,, City Engineer read Resolution No 156 of.the Planning Commission recommending approval of Precise, Plan No. I8 Rev1sed, and Resolution No. 157 recommending approval of the zone Change. tiro W. C. King, applAcankt, was pres- ent and spoke. There being no testimony in opposition, hearing vra;s decl.a rad closed. Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Brown., and carried, that Precise Plan No. 18 Reyise4%e approved subject to conditions outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No. 156. Notion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, and carrie.3d, that Zone Change No. 22 be approved subject to conditions set forth in Planning Comission fsolution No. 1;57. CC , PUBLIC HEARniG Vice-Hayor Sperling emnounced this is the time and place PRECISE PLUT NO. 23 for public hearing on Precise Plan Igo. 23 and on Zone Variance and No. 99 of H. C. Icing, requesting change from R®A to C®1 on ZOVE VARIMICE NO. 99 property located at the northeast cower of Azusa Avenue and Iff+ C. King Ca..oy Blvd. City Eaginzar read Plannisx; Co=isaicn PlAwolur APPROVED tion No. 158 r ecom lending approval of the precise plan, and .Planning Commission Resolution No, 159 recommending approval of the zone variance, 'Mr. N. Co King' the applicant, was present and spoke. There being no testimony in oppositions hearing sus declared closed. Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Bram,, and carried,'that Precise Plan No. 23 be approved subject to conditions set forth In Planning Commission Resolu- tion no. 158. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Van Hoag, and carried, that Zone Variance No. 99 be approved subject to conditions sat forth In Planning Commission • Resolution No, 15% and subject to signs being posted facing the adjacent propetty that this is Cml business property. PCF3LIC HEARING Vic~ar Sperline announcsd this Is the time and place for ZONE VARIANCE NO. 98 public hearing on Zone Vavi.ance No. 98 of the Covina. School Covina School District District, requesting change from R4 to R-2 School Uses on HELD OVER property located on the north side of Worker Avenue, 600 ft. east of Azusa Avenue. City.Rogineer read Planning Commission Resolution No. 162 approving Zone Variance and preaented the Planning Commissions approved block study of the area. Spwldmg in opposition to the plan and block study were Aar. Q. E. Bashore, Mr. and Pam. J. N. Cochran, and Mr. Charles Zug. There being no further testimony, hearing was declared closed. Motion by Councilm m Van Born, seconded by Councilman Kays and carried, that this proposal be hold over for further study. Committee was appointed,, consisting of Councilman stay and Brown, to study and report on this variance. PUBLIC HEARING Vice-Myor Sperline announced this is the time and place for ZONE VARIANCE NO, 103 public hearing on appeal of John D. Mears fY�om ruling of the John D. Myers Planning Commission on Zone Variance No. 103. Variance rem HELD OVER quests change from R-+A to Medical. and Dental office use on property located at the southeast corner of Irwindale Avenue and Rowland Avenue. City Engineer read letter from Or. Myers, appealing to the City Council from decision of the Planning Commission and requesting a hem. City Engineer also read Resolution No. 155 of the Planning Commission recommending disapprrov& of the zone Variance. Mr. Myers seas present and spoke. City Engineer read petition submitted by the applicant to the Planning.Commissions signed by 34 persons, indica- ting approval of the variance, and staff report, There being no further testimonyt hearing was declared closed. Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilmen Brown, and carried,, that this proposal be held over for further study. -2- CC, 5m10-54 --3a PUBLIC 'HEARING Vic r Sperli,ne amouix ed this is the time and place PRECISE PLAN NO. 25 for public hearing on Precise Plan No. 25 and Zonis Variance and No. 101, of Messrs. Woolery, Zoelle and Nichols, covoring ZONE VALANCE NO. 101 request for change from R—A to C-1 on property Located Woolery, Zoelle, Nichols at the northwest corner of Garvey Blvd. and Pacific Avenue. APPROVED City Engineer read Planning Cc=ission R®solution No. 160 recommending approval of the precise plan,, and Resolution No. 161 recommending approval of the zone variance. Speaking in opposition to the plan were$ Mr. Gene Wisenberg, 212 Morris, uto presented a petition signed by 25 people surrounding subject proparty, protesting the granting of the variance; Mr. Russell Alston, 1904 Pacific Lana, Pia°. Bob Miles, 213 Morris. Speaking in favor of the plan were: Mr. Jim Maul, engineer for the developers, and Mr. Zoelle. Mr. Maul called upon Mr. Burroughs of the State Highway Departmont, who presented information regarding traffic count made by the Division of High-mye in connection with their freeway plans, indicating that traffic would be heavy on Pacific Lane regardless of any development at this location. There being no further teatim moray, hearing was declared closed, Potion by Councilman Van Horn, sawnded by Councilman Brown,, and carried, that Precise Plan No. 25 be approved subject to conditions set forth in Planning Comission Resolution No. 160. Councilman Kay voted Ono." Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that Zone Variance No. 101 be approved subject to conditions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 161, with the additional condition that buildings be limited to one- story in height. Councilman Kay voted 0°no.0° DATE SET FOR HEARINGS Hearings were set for the regular meeting of May 24,, 1954, on the following: Precise Plan No. 26, Sylvan Shulman, south of Garvey Blvd., west of California Ave. ® Zone Variance No. 102, Sylvan Shulman, same location as above. ® Zone Variance No. lido, St. Christopher's Church, northwest side of Glendora Ave. at Service Ave. ® Zone Variance No. 3.05., Mrs. Fred KcFall, east side of Walnuthaven Drive north of Garvey Blvd. Modification of Zoning Ordinance No. 147 ® Area District I -A. City Engineer read letter signed by eight property owners appealing to the Council for reconsideration of the rezoning, and at the applicants request, hearing was set an appeal. • FIRST READING City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 309, nAN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 309 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA., CALIFORNIA, FIREWORKS REGULATING THE DISCHARGE, USE AND SALE OF F'IREWOw IN SAID CITY." Motion by Councilman Brubm, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, and carried, that Ordinance No. 309 be introduced and given its first reading. -3- CC 5-10-54 SECOND READING Motion by Councilmen Browns seconded by Councilman Kayo and ORDINANCE NO- 310 carrieds that second and final reading be given to Ordinance John P. Vaughn No. 310 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ODUNCIL..OF THE CITY OF ADOPTED WEST COVINA, CALIF'ORNIA,, ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE DEVE,OPM IT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 14 OF ORDINANCE NO. 14.7 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 1147 (John P. Vaughn)' (Precise Plan NoL 19 and Zone Variance No. 90 at the south- west corner of Garwgt Blvd. and Azusa Avenue.) Motion by Councilman Kays :seconded by Councilman Brouns aid carried that the reading of the body of the ordinan@3 be waived. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilm= Kays that Ordinance No. 310 be adopted. Passed on roll, call as followes Ayes: Councilmen Kays Brou% Sperline Noes: None • Absents Councilmen Van Hom and Hurst. SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded! by Councilman Bmvm, ORDINANCE NO. 311 and carried,, that second and final reading be given to Ord® Schilz and Walker inance No. 321 QeAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ADOPTED CITY OF WEST COVINAs CALIFtORNIAs ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPIRTIES IN SAID CITYs PURSUANT TO SECTION 14 OF ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND AMDING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 147 (Schilz & Walker)" (Precise Plan No. 22 m Zone Variance No. 92 located on north side of Garvey Blind. east of Walnut Creek Lash.) Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carrieds that the reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Lotion by Councilman Browns seconded by Councilman Kay, that Ordinance No. 311 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayess Councilmen Kay,, Brow, Sperline. Noes: None Absent: Oouncilmen Van Hoar, Hurst. SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Kays seconded by Councilman Brown, and ORDINANCE NO. 312 carried, that second reading of Ordiance No. 3 "AN ORDINANCE Valencia Water Cos OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST ODVINAs CALIFORNIA9 HEM OVER MAKING A CONDITIONAL VARIANCE TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO,. 147 OF SAID CITYs PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 THEREOF. (VALENCIA WATER COMPANY)" (Zone Variance No. 95 - southeast comer Azusa Avenue and Walnut Creek Parkm y.)s be held over until information can be secured regarding present pumping installations, as to horsepower. Building inspector to provide infosmation regarding horsepower on existing equipment. SECOND READING Notion by Councilman Broths seconded by Councilman Kays and ORDINANCE NO. 313 carried., that second and.final reading be given to Ordinance Covina School District No. 313 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST ADOPTED COVINAs CALIFORNIAs MASKING A CONDITIONAL VARIANCE TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF SAID CITYs PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 THEREOF. (COVINA SCHOOL DISTRICT)" (Zone Variance No. 97s located east of Phillips Avenues south of Puente Avenue.) Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kays and carrieds that the reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Kay,,' seconded by Councilman Browns that Ordinance No. 313 be adopted. Passed on roll can as fol:l : -4- CC 5U3.0- -54 —5 • ORDINANCE N0. 3U — contd. Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Brown, Sperlineo Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Van Horn, Hurst FIRST READING City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 314 "AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 33.4 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,; Modification of Zone Map AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. �47 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND THE ZONING MAP THEREUNDER SO AS TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY IN ZONE R-A.'" Ordinance covers the elimination of four pro- posed C®1 zones. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kafir, and carried, that Ordinance No. 314 be introduced and given its first reading. FIRST READING City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 315 "AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 315 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CAL IFORV IA, FIRE ZONE ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION CODE, PRESCRIBING RECUTATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, AND ESTABLISHING A BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION AND PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR AND DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES." Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that Ordinance No. 315 be introduced and given it® first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 316 Consideration of Ordinance No. 316 covering amendment o2 AMENDING BUILDING CODE the Building Code Ordinance was held ovor. ORDINANCE HELD OVER RESOLUTION NO. 541 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 541 APPROVING BOND "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST Siegel Construction Coo COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVKOYND TOGUARANTEE THE COST ADOPTED OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS ANDOF COMPLETION IN TRACT NO. 1.8221 IN SAID CITY.10 (Siegal Construction Co.) Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, that Resolution Mo. 541 be adopted. Passed on roll call, as follows: Ages: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Brow, Sperline. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst. RESOLUTION NO. 50 City Attomey presented and read Resolution No. 542 OPENING LOTS FOR ACCESS TO "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST TRACT NO. 20063 COVINA, CAL.IFORNIA, ACCEPTING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY ADOPTED PURPOSES CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO SAID CITY." (Opening la Lots 42 and 43 in Tract No. 14458 for access to Tract No. 20063.) Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Brow, that Resolution No. 542 be adopted. Passed on roll call as .follows° Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Brow, Sperline. Noes: Norio Absent: Coumilman Hurst. -5- CC �-10a54 a6-- RESOLUTION NO. 543 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 543 STREET LIGHTING "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY GOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST ADOPTED COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AAKIIG A CONTRIBUTION OF PUJ3LIC FUNDS TO AID AND ASSIST IN PAYING A PORTION OF THE COST (INCLUDING INCIDENTAL EXPENSES) FCR FURNISHING ELECTRIC CURRENT AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING ELECTROLIERS IN THE CITY OF WEST COV JA, AS SHOWN ON PROPOSED DIAGRAM AND PLAN NO. 54-55.11 Motion by Councilman Brawn, sescor:ded by Cortncilmn flan Horn, that Resolution No. 543 be adopted. Passed on roll calf, as followe: Ayers: Councilmen Kay,, Van Hoyt, Brov4i, Sperlineo Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst. AGREEMENT FOR EWIA)YNENT City Attorney presented wA read an agraeewr& for the LIGHTING ASSESSMENT ENGINEER employment of Lawreme J. Thompson,, assessment engin- . EXECUTION AUTHORIZED eeer, in connection with street lighting maintonance assessnents:for the year 1954 53, Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, that Mayor and City Clams be authorised to execute subject agreement in behalf of the City. Passed on moll call. as follow@8 Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Hord Bwwnp Sperline. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst. RESOLUTION NO. 544 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 544 APPOINTING MEMBER TO COUNTY "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST SANITATION DISTRICTS COVINA, CALIFCRNIA, APPOINTING A 2aNim TO THE BOARD OF ADOPTED DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS MOS. 1.2 AND 22 OF L(S ANGELES COUNTY." (Mayor Hurst, and as altermte Councilman Sperline.) Motion by Councilman Van Horst, seconded by Councilman Browns that Resolution No. 544 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows. Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn., Brown, Sperline Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst RESOLUTION NO. 545 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 545 PURCHASE OF PARK SITES "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST ADOPTED COVINA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE BY THE CITY OF CERTAIN • REAL PROPERTIES FOR PARK PURPOSES." (Lark Ellen -Puente,, and North Irwindale Parks) Motion by Councilman Brown,, seconded by Councilman Kay, than Resolution No. 5/5 be adopted. Passed on roU call as follotms. Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Brown, Sperlina NNoes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst DIV'I:SION OF HIGHWAYS City Attorney read a letter from the Division of Hips PURCHASE OF TAX DELINQUENT regarding their proposed purchase of a parcel, of tax PROPERTY delinquent property lying partially within the City of APPROVED West Covi ate, and attaching agreement covering this pub cc „-7m 5-1O-54 PURCHASE OF TAX DELINQUENT PROPERTr m CONT I D. chase. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Couxmilman KayE and carrfsed, that Mayor and City Cleat be authorized to execute agreement on behalf of the city covering this pu=chasc by tho DiviziQ a Qf: idg4waya. FINAL MAP TRACT NO. 18221 I. Siegel. APPROVED to an easement being provided Fib map was presented cemering subdivision of 8.3 acres (28 lots) in Area District 11-A; leeated on the east side of Azusa Avenue 150 feet south of Cortez Street. Motion by Councilman Van Horn, s ec90 nd ed by Councilman Brown, and carried, that final map be approved subject for wing ualls for culvert extension in % . FINAL MAP Final map ms presented covering subdivision of 5.3 TRACT NO. 20047 acres (22 lots) in Area District I, located on the south Joe Pelt side of Garvey Blvd. 4000 east of Hollen beck Street. • APPROVED Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Counalman Van Horn, and carried, that map be approved gmbject to changing a portion of street name from 'Avenue') to "Street". REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE City Engineer read a letter faom Karl F. Tattle Engineer - STREET IMPROVEMENTS ing Company requesting city's cooperation and assistance TRACT NO. 20063 in reconstruction of that portion of Rowland Avenuo APPROVED frontage on Tract No. 20463, at a cost of approximately 6355.20. On recommendation of City Engineer, motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, that an expenditure not to exceed UOO.00 be authorized for these improvements. Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None _Absent: Councilman TRACT NO, 196W IMPROVEMENTS ACCEPTED BOND RELEASED Kay, Van horn, Brown, Sperline Hurst ,jest to deposit of $475.00 for Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that street improvements be accepted in Tract No. 19682, and that dens Falla Indemnity► Co. Bond No. 654655 in amount of $.29,000 be released, sub - street trees and signs not installed. • TRACT NO. 18233 Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Van Kauffman Constr. Corp. Horn, and carried, that street improvements be accepted IMPROVEMENTS ACCENTED in Tract No. 18233 of Kauffman Construction Corp.,, and BOND RPA.EASED that Seaboard Surety Co. Bond No. RLA 11533 iti amount of $65,OOD be released effective May 20, 1954. TRACT NO. 14539 Motion by Courivi.3.man Van Horn, seconded tF Councilman Shawn Construction Co. Browm, and carried, that street improvements be accepted IMPROVEMENTS ACCEPTED in Tract No. 14539 of Shag Construction Co. and that BOND RE1MSED Glens Falls Indemnity Co. Bond No. 613147 in amount of $53,000 be released, subject to receipt of a completion certifi cat e. -7-1 qC 5-10-54 TRACT NO. 19337 Motion bv Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman E. B. Snoddy Kay, and carried, tiEt the requirement for vehicular VEHICULAR ACCESS access rights to Lots No. S. 9, and 18 on Puente Awenuo, RIGHTS WAIVED in Tract No. 19337 of E. B. Snoddy9 be waived, it being understood subdivider will provide turn-arounds in driveways. ST. CHRISTOPHER°S CATHOLIC Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by GouncLlman CHURCH REQUEST TO ERECT TENT Brovmz, and carried, that the request of St. Christopher°'s DENIED Catholic Church to erect a tent for temporary quarters at 629 S. GlendDra Avenue, Zone Variance No. 676, be denied. PETITION TO CHANGE STREET NAME City Clerk presented reports from the Police Chief and Alwood St. to Cherry Lane the Fire Chief, recommending the request to change the ® DENIED name of Aluood Street to Cherry Lane be deniers. Mdtion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman KW9 and carried, that. petition for change of street name be denied. COUNTY REQUEST TO DESIGNATE: City C]sais read a letter from Sam Keynrredy9 L. A. County ROWLAND AVENUE ON&WAY STREET Road Commissioner attading resolution of the County APPROVED establishing Rowland Avenue in County territory an a one-way street on both the north and south roadways9 and requesting similar action by the City of West Covina for that portion of Rowland lying within the City. County also recommended establishing boulevard stop signs on streets crossing Rowland from north and south. Motion by Councilman Browns seconded by Councilman Van Horn, and carried, that the County recommendation be accepteds establishing one way eastbound movement of traffic on the south roadway of Rowland Avenue from Lark Ellen easterly to city limits, and one-way traffic westbound on tho north roadway of Rowland Avenue from the Easterly City Limits to Lark Ellen Avenue, City Attorney was requested to prepare appropriate amendment to traffic ordinance. APPOINTMENT OF MEKBER Appointment of member to Planning Commission was heM TO,PLANNING, COMISSION over. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL DRAFT Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown, NEW LONIM ORDINANCE and carried, that a study meeting be held on the now HEIR OVER zoning ordinance on May 19 at 700 P.M. IMPROVDiENTS FOR PARK SITE Subdivider of proposed Tract No. 201443, Holiday Homes, West of Irwindale Avenue is attempting to acquire a portion of the property HELD OVER being purchased by the City for than Irwindale Park. Mr. Northrop, subdividers engineer was present. Pro- posal was referred to Park and Recreation Commission for study and reco®mendation. MORTS Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded. by Councilman Browns ACCEPTED AND FILED and carried, that the reports of the Building Depart- ment,. the Treasurer, Po13c a Department, the budget re- port, for month ending March 31, and than report of the auditor on reconciliation of bank balances, be accepted and filed. -8� CC 5-106--54 10 0. D . HA RBERT Mr. 0. D o Harbert and Mr. Burroughs of the Division of Lang and Garvey Aves. Highways, presented to the Council a problem caused by the purchase of right-of-way by the Hi&way Departmnt. Division of Highways originally purchased a portion of Mr. Harbert°s.property at Garvey and Fang on which Mr. Harbert has a small real estate office. The State is deeding back to Mr. Harbert a portion of the property originally acquired but it will take a considerable time for this transaction to be completed, and permission is re- quested by Mr. Harbert to move his building back on to v&cut will, eventually be his property again. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Katy,, and carried, that pemission be granted providing that within thirty curs after the City receives notice from the State that the property is deeded to Mr. Harbert,, or one year, which - over is the shorter period, Mr. Harbert will present a precise plan on this property for consideration. EMPLOYMENT OF ADDITIONAL Councilman KW, as Five Commissioner, preaented recom DIRE DEFT. PERSONNEL mendati.ons of Fire Chief Hardin covering additional AUTHORIZED personnel necessary to operate the new fire station at ' Cortex Park. Recommendations included five men for Cortez Station and three for the City Hall station. Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Cound]man Van Horn, that Fire Chief and City Administrator be authorized to employ the eight roan requested,,. as follows; three men imnediate3,v for the City Hall and the five for Cortez on such a time schedule that the men will be wady fbr duty at the time the station is ready to open at Cortez. Passers on roll call as follows: Ayee: Councilmen Kay, Tian Horn, Brown, Sperli,ne Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst DIRE EQUIPMENT Motion by Councilman Katy, seconded by Councilman Brown, BIDS AUTHORIZED and carried., that City Administrator be authorized to advertise for bids for fire equipment to city specifi- cations for opening May 2ta, 1954 o FIRE TRUCK EQUIPMENT Motion bey Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown, BIDS AUTHORIZED and carried, that City Administrator be authorized to advertise for bids: covering equipment for fire truck in accordance with recommendations of Fire Chief Hardin of May 10, 1954o POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Cwstaissioner Sperlfne reoommendod approval of PROMOTIONS APPROVED Police Chief Stanford°s recommendations of May 10, 1954, for promotion from Patrolmen to Sergeant, of Fearless E. Smith and James Ford at a starting salary of $360.00 per month effective May 1, 1954. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, that these tuo promotions be authorized. Passed on mall call as ibllows: A"s: Councilmen Kay,, Van Horn, Brown, Sperline Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst -9- I' 66 5-10-54 n LJ r� U EMPLOVMT OF RESERVE Motion by Councilman Kay., seconded by Councilman an Brs un D OFFICER m POLICE DEPT. that Doaold L. Goddard be employed as a reserve officer AUTHORIZED in the Police Department to fill existing va.camy. Passed on roll call as follows,. Ayes: Councilmen Kay., Van. Horn, Brown, Spell i,ne Nose: None Absent: Councilman Hurst NEW POLICE CAR ® Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Vats BIDS AU'HORIZED Hoge, and carried,, that City Administrator be authorized to advertise for bads for new police care Bids to be on a Ford V®8 Standard, Main]liner, with Preatero PARKING IN Motion bV Councilman Bromq seconded by Counei n fl BUSINESS CENTER and carried, that parkirg in the West Covins Shuppi Center be eliminated in the center arip, and that a double line be painted dog the middle of the street. Motion by Councilman Van Horns seconded by Councilman Broome and carried,, that a tu*— hour parklM limit be enforced in front of the present C®3 shoWing area on Garvey Blvd. City Attorney was requested to prepare appropriate ordinance. BILLS PAID Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Faye that bins charged to the following accounts be paid as audited: Gene r al Fur d :68986 0 52 Street Fund 3771.18 Park & Recreation Fund 598007 Special Acct. #1 47a326007 Passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kaye Van Horn, Brown, Sperline Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hurst Meeting adjourned at 12:20 A.M. APPROVED: C. Jo SPETLINE ice -Mayor ROBERT FLATTEN City mark