05-24-1954 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
V. May 24v 1954
Meeting called to order at 8:11 P.Mo at the West Covina City Hall. Invocation
was led by Rev. Charles Mazouch of the First Baptist Church of West Covina.
Present: Councilman Hurst, Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown
Absent: None
Others: City Attorney, Deputy City Clerk, City Fgine0
MINUTES There being no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular
APPROVED meeting of May 10, 1954 were approved as submitted.
• EMERGENCY AMBULANCE City Attorney read a letter from the County of Los Angeles
SERVICE AGREEMENT Hospital Department regarding renewal of the Emergency
RENEWAL AUTHORIZED Ambulance Serer® Agreement covering ambulance service to
the Courgy Hospital. Motion by Councilman Van Horn, second-
ed by Councilman Kay, and carried, that contract be renewed for another year and that
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in behalf of the City.
NOTICE OF HEARING Deputy City Clerk read a !notice of psblic hearing before
SAN JOSE HILLS WATER COMPANY the Public Utilities Comnission, to be held on Tuesday,
RATE INCREASE June 1, covering petition of dan, Jose Hills Water Co.
to increase rates. City is protesting any increase.
PRELIMINARY REPORT Deputy City Clerk presented preliminary report fMm the
SPECIAL CENSUS. Department of Commerde covering special census taken as
of May 60 1954, indicating total population of 219097.
Cost of the census was $2,761.33.
REGIONAL PLANNING COMM. Deputy City Clerk read a notice from the Los Angeles
HEARING® ZONING CASE #1353 Regional Planning Commission announcing hearing to be
Alwood and Valinda held on Thursday, May 27, on Zoning Case No,, 1353 request-
ing exception from ik 39500 zoning to operate a church and
Sunday School at Valinda and Al -mod Streets. City Adninistrator was requested to
• investigate to see how such a change would affect the City of West Covina, and if
necessary, a representative of the City will attend the hearing.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Deputy City Clerk presented a notice from the League of
Santa Barbara California Cities, -announcing the biennial mayors and
June 3-4 councilmen's institute to be held at Santa Barbara on
June 3 and 4o Councilmen were urged to attend if possible
OPENING OF BIDS Mayor Hurst announced this is the time and place for
FIRE TMJCK opening bids on a fire truck to city specificationso
BID AWARDED Following bids were received.-
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1) Mack Motor Truck Corp. - no bid, stati.n, specifications exclude all but one- make
of truck.
2) Crown Body do Coach Corp., 14s Angeles @ 1250 GPM Demonstrator. Total Price,
$17,865.35, incl. tax. Delivery within 30 days.
Mr. R. K. Willmore of the Crown BodV & Coach Corp. was present and described the equip-
ment. After review of bid., motion by Coimc;ilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown, that
bid be awarded to Crown Body & Coach Corp. at the price stated of $17,865.35. Passed
on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brawn, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
OPENING OF BIDS Mayor Hurst announced this is the time and place for
FIRE TRUCK EQUIPMENT opening bids on fire truck equipment to city specifica
HELD FOR STUDY tions. Bids were on 3.ndivi.dual items and were not totaled
Following bids were received:
1) Alba. Fire Equipment Co., Los Angeles..
2) J. J. Lawton m various equipment
3) American LaFr+ance Foamite Corp.
4) J. J. Lawton - fire hose
5) Halprin Supply Co.
6) Crown Body & Coach Corp.
Motion by Councilman Kai, seconded by Counci2marz Sperline, and carried, that bids be
held over for study of individual items.
OPENING OF BIDS
NEW POLICE CAR
BID AWARDED
Mayor Hurst announced this is the time and place for
opening bids on new police car. Bids were advertised
for a Ford V-8 Standard, Mainliner, with heater. Follow-
ing bids were received:
1) Ken Roggy Ford, Puente 1957.00 Incl. tax.
Less allowance on trade-in 1067 00
890.00 NET PRICE
(Special equipment optional) w%160 HP motor 85.00
$ 975.00
2) Organ -Rayburn Motor Co., San Gabriel - 160 HP Motor 1820.04
Less allowance on trade-in 1335.51
485.53 NET PRICE
130 HP Motor 1 .70
Air Heater 57..Q
1724.13
Less allowame on trade-in
%&.a NET PRICE
3) San Marino Motors, Son Marino - 130 HP Motor
Less allowance on trade-in
160 HP Motor at additional cost of
Optional equipment extra
1775.73 inal.
1000.00
775073 NET
96.56 or a
ITT
total $872.29
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4) R. W. Davis, Covina 1946.68
Less allowance on trade-in ] 0.00
446.68 NET
Sales tax LA
505.09
Air neater 55.00 additional, plus tax
Bids were referred to City Attorney and Police Commissioner for checking. Motion by
Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Katy, that bid be awarded to Organ -Rayburn
Motor Co. for the 260 HP Motor at their low bid of $485.53. Passed on roll call as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Morn, Sperl.ine, Brown, Hurst.
Hoes: None
Absent: None
® PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hurst announced this is the time and place for
MODIFICATION OF ZONING ORD. public hearing on modification of Zoning Ordinance No,,
AREA DISTRICT I -A 147 to provide for Area District I -A, covering the area
REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING COIF. bounded by Glendora Avenue, southwesterly city limits,
Walnut Creek Gash and the wtensi.on northwesterly of
Cameron Avenue, end calling for Area District I lot sizes and Area District II house sizes.
Hearing was held on the appeal of applicants from reco=endation of the Planning Commission
that petition be disapproved. City Engineer read Resolution No. 163 of the Planning Com-
mission recommending disapproval. Staff report was also read;;'by City Engineer.
Mr. M. Finlqr, engineer of Temple City, spoke for the petitioners, and presented a map
outlining revised zoning set-up, andm1ling for minimum depth lots of 105 feet, minimum
width lots of 68 feet, and minimum house size of 1100 square feet, and covering an area
1 lot depth northwesterly of Glendora, one lot depth northerly of Merced to a line midway
between Sunset and Califomi.a, and north to the south line of Area District I.
Mr. Ben Hepner, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated that at an informal meeting
of the Planning Commission on May 17, members agreed that if the petition had been sub-
mitted on the basis of 701 minimums lot width .and 1080 minimum depth, with minimum lot
size of 7500 sq. ft. covering the revised area outlined by Hr. Finley, the Commission could
have been in favor of it. Councilman Kay stated his conversations with members of the
Planning Commission indicated some discrepancy in Mr. Hepner°s statement, and suggested
that official rather than unofficial action be presented to the Council..
Also speaking in favor of the plan was Mrs Mayor Weisel of Los Angeles., who owns property
on Sunset.
® Speakfsng in opposition to th a plan were: Hr. C. A. Plummer, 906 California Avenue; Mr.
Harold Olmley, 1514 3, California Ave.; biro R. L. Jackson, 1739 Thackery Ave.; Mr.
Comfort of California Ave.; and Mr. Don Welton, Vanderhoof Drive.
On request, City Engineer read petition presented to the Planning Commission protesting
this change, carrying 91 signatures. City Engineer also read letter dated May 22, 1954
addressed to the City Council, requesting modification of the original petition to pro-
vide minimum lot depths of 105 feet, minimum widths of 68 feet and 11.00 sq. ft. house
size, signed by Messrs. F. Attrill� R. Jordan, S. Babson, H. Attrill, J. Berger, J. F.
Bodger, H. Kujon, D. Blua.
There being no further testimony, hearing wigs declared closed. To a question by Council-
man Kay for specific reasons for requesting the zone change, Mr. Finley advised that the
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terrain is not suitable .for Zone II development, and that the property owners in that
area should not be the sole buffer between the County and the City. Motion by Council®
may Kaye seconded by Councilman Brvwn, that petition be denied and that the Planning
Commission be requested to initiate a study of lot size requirements in all. of Area
District II. Motion failed to carryy on the following :oll call:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay and Brown
Noes: Councilmen Van Hoar, Sperline, Hursto
Absent: None
Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van morn, that petition be re-
ferred back to the Flaming Commission for study and recommendation as to lot size
for this area, Passed on roll call as follom :
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None
Absents None
PUBLIC HEARING
PRECI SE PLAN NO, 26
and
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 102
Sylvan Shulman
APPROVED
Kay, Van Horn, Spe3:"Une, Brown, Hurst,,
approval of the Zone Variance,
Xr. 0. D. Harbert, representing
that Mr. Peterson was- in favor
was declared closed.
Mayor Hurst announced this is the time and place for
public hearing on Precise Plan No. 26 and on Zone Var-
iance No. 102 of Sylvan Shulman, requesting change from
R A to Cw2 on property located soh of Garvey Blvd.,
west of California Avenue. City Engineer read Resolution
No. 165 of the Flaming Commission, recommending approval
of the precise plan, and Resolution No. 164 recommending
Speakir:g in favor of the plan was Mr, Sylvan Shulman.
Mr. Peterson, owner of property to the south, advised
of the plan. There being no further testimony, hearing
Precise Plan No. 26: Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Brown, that
Precise Plan No. 26 as amended be approved in accordance with
Planning Commission Resolution No. 165 and that the requirement of a masonry wall be
eliminated. Passed on roll call as follows-.
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Ilan Horn, Spe rl.3ne, Brown, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Zone Variance No. 102: Notion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Kay, that
Zone Variance No. 102 be approved in accordance with Resolution
No. 164 of the Planning Commission. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, drown, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hurst announced this is the time and place for
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 104 public hearing on Zone Variance No. 104 of St. Christo-
St. Christopher's Church pher Church, requesting change from R-A to R;-2 School
HELD OVER and Church Use (CathoUc) on property located on the
northwest side of Glendora Avenue at Service Avenue,,
City Engineer read Resolution No. 166 of the Planning Commission recommending approval
of the variance. Mr. Neil Monahan spoke regarding protection of his sideyard because
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of the street being put in. Mr. Don Anderson objected to the traffic situation vhich
he feels will, occur because of the street pattern. There being no further testimony,
hearing was declared closed. Notion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman
Kay, and carried, that this matter be held over for study in an attempt to work out the
street problem.
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Burst announced this is the time and place for
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 105 public hearing on Zone Variance No. 165 of Mrs. Fred
Mrs. Fred McFall McFall, requesting change from R A to R-3 on property
APPROVED located on the east side of Walnuthaven Drive, north of
Garvey Blvd. City Engineer read Resolution No. 167 of
the Planning Commission recommending approval of the varianceo Mr. Willard Netzley of
V:alnuthaven Drive inquired regarding the type of R-3 development proposed. Mr. George
Harby, representing the applicant, advised there were no immediate plans for R-3 devel-
opmerd:. There being no further testimony, hearing was declared closed. Motion by
Councilman 5perline, seconded by Councilman gown, that Zone Variance No. 105 be ap-
proved in accordance with Resolution No. 167 of the Planning Commission. Passel on
roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Spe2rl.ines Browns Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
DATE SET FOR HEARINGS Hearings were set for the regular meeting of June 14
on the following:
Precise Plan No. 28s West Covina Realty Co. m *I corner Garvey and Hollenbeck.
Zone Variance No. 106, West Covina Realty Co. -- same location as above.
Zone Change No. 25 e S. L. Seymour - north side Garvey Blvd. west of Citrus St.
Zone Change No. 26 m Frank Bandy m northwest of Stuart Ave. and Pima Ave.
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 98 Hearing was held at the previous meeting on Zone Variance
Covina School Dist. No. 98 of the Covina School Districti requesting change
APPROVED from R A to l- 2 School Use on property located on the
north side of Workman Avenues 600 feet east of Azusa Ave.
Councilman Kay reported for the committee which studied the problem and advised there
Was no other location available in this area. Mr. Willis Nfaxson of the School District
was present and spoke regarding the immediate need for school sites,, Mr. Bashore and
Mr. and Mrs. Cochran were present. Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman
Brown, that Zone Variance No. 98 be approved in accordance with Planning Commission
Resolution No. 162 and subject to adequate drainage for the property north of the school
site and construction of a masonry Wall at the rear property line. Passed on roll call
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horns Sperlines Browns Burst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
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ZONE VARIANCE N0, 103 Hearing was held at the previous meeting on Zone Var-
John Do Myers fiance No, 103 of John D. Myers, on his appeal from the
APPROVED ruling of the Planning Coam is lion on his request for
change from R A tc Medical. and Dental office use on
property located at the southeast corner of Irwindale Avenue and Rowland Avenue, fir,
Myers was present and spoke'. Motion by Counrsi?auan. Sperline, seconded by Councilman
Van Horn, that Zone Variance No, 103 be approved subject to the following reoommenndatiars
1) That the building be limited to one-story in height and conform to plot. playa as
submitted,
2) That sidewalks for the subject area be provided.
3) That a 61 masonry wall be provided on the southerly and easterly sides of the
property back of building setback lines,
4) That all bonds, fees and deposits for the improvements be posted before building
• permits are issued,
5) That an 11 oar parking area be provided.
6) That any signs to be Installed be approved by the City Council,
Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Van Horan, Sperlim, Hurst.
Noes: Councilman Brown
Absent: None
Not Voting: Councilmen Kay
SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman
ORDINANCE NO. 309 REVISED Brown, and carried, that second and final reading be
FIREWORKS given to Ordinance No, 309 revised "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
ADOPTED CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WUT COVINA, CALIFOFNIA REGU-
LATING THE DISCHARGE, USE AND SALE OF FIREWORKS IN SAID
CITY." Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that
the reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Browm,
seconded by Councilman Kay, that Ordinanca No, 309 be adopted. Passed on roll call as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst,
Noes: None
Absent: None
SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown,
ORDINANCE NO, 314 and carried, that second and final reading be given to
Modification of Zone Map Ordinance No, 314 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
ADOPTED THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO, 147 OF THE CL Tf OF WEST' COVINA, AND THE ZONING MAP
THEFEUNDER SO AS TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY IN ZONE R-A," This
ordinance eliminates Potential C-1 Zones from Zoning Map at following locations:
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A. Citrus Street between Cortez St. and Cameron Ave.
B. Vine Avenue, Azusa Ave. intersection.
C. Merced Avenue, Valinda Ave. intersection.
D. Lark Ellen Avenue, Garvey Blvd. intersection.
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried., that the reading
of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by
Councilman Kay, that Ordinance No. 314 be adopted. Passers on roll call a's follows.*
Ayes: Councilmm Kay, Vasa Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Katy,
ORDINANCE NO. 315 and carried, that second and final reading be given to
FIRE ZONE ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 315 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
ADOPTED THE CITY. OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A FIRE
PREVENTION CODE, PRESCRIBING RBGiU TIONS GOVMNING CON-
DITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PRDEER,TY FRDM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, AND ESTABLISHING A BUREAU
OF FIRE PREVENTION AND PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR AND DEFINIM THEIR PCIERS AND DUTIES."
Motion by Councilman Kafir, seconded by CouncUman Brown, and carried, that the reading
of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Council-
man Kay, that Ordinance No. 315 be adopted. Passed on roll call as; follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown., Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
FIRST READING
ORDINANCE NO. 316
BUILDING CODE
HELD OVER
and carried, that Ordinance No,
FIRST READING
ORDINANCE NO. 317
W. C. Sing
ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF
�. (Precise Plan No. 18
Councilman Sperline,
introduced and given
FIRST READING
ORDINANCE NO. 318
W. C. King
City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 316 "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-,
NIA, AMENDING BUILDING CODE, REPEALING ORDINANCES N0.
87, 150, 155 AND ESTABLISHES SAFETY COMMITTEE. Motion
by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van Horn,
316 be held over.
City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 317 "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
NIA, ADDkTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CER-
TAIN PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 14 OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND AIMJWDING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 147. (KING)"
- Zone Change No. 22,'west side Irwindale at Puente) Motion by
seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried, that Ordinance No. 317 be
its first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF THE
(W. C. KING.)" (Precise
Garvey Blvd.) Motion by
that Ordinance No. 318 be
City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 318 "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
NIA, ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CER
TAIN PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 14 OF
CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 147
Plan No. 23 - Zone Variance No. 99, NE corner Azusa Ave. and
Councilman Sperline, seconded. by Councilman Brown, and carried,
introduced* and given its first reading.
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FIRST READING City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 319 "AN ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NOo319 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INTSP COVINA9 CALIFOR-
Woolery, Zoelle,Nichols NIA, ADOPr11V A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT CF CER
TAIN PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 14 OF
ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF TIE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND XiENDING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 147."
(Woolery, Zoelle, Nichols m Precise Plan Noo 25, lone Variance No, 101, NW comer of
Garvey► Blvd. and Pacific Ave.) Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay,
and carried, that Ordinance No. 319 be introduced and given its first reading.
RESOLUTION NU. 546 City Attorney preserk ed and read Resolution No. 546 "A
AREA "D" m CIVIL DEFENSE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA.,
ADOPTED CALIFORNIA.. APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE °AREA D
CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER BOARD.'" Motion by Councilman.
Kay, seconded by Councilman Van Horn, that Resolution No. 546 be adopted. Passed on
roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 547 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 547 "A
ACCEPTING DEED RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
So. Calif. Baptist Convention CALIK RNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED COVERING REAL PROPERTY
ADOPTED TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES
(SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BAPTIST CONVENTION)" Zone Change
No. 10. Motion by Councilman Browse, seconded by Councilman Kay, that Resolution No.
547 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Hogan, Sperl.i.ne, Brown, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 548 City Attorney presented and. read Resolution No. 548 "A
ACCEPTING BOND - TRACT #14889 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
ADOPTED CALIFORNIA, APPROVING BOND TO GUARANTEE THE COST OF CER-
TAIN IMPROVEM94TS AND THE TIME OF COMPLETION IN TRACT NO.
14889 IN SAID CITY." (Williams Construction Company) Motion by Councilman Sperl.ine,
seconded by Councilman Brown, that Resolution No. 548 be adopted. Passed on roll call
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Hom, Sperline, Brown, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 549 City Attorney presented and read Resolution Noo 549 "A
OPENING 10 I4T�-TRACT #19337 REXLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINAe
ADOPTED CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES
CERTAIN -REAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE GRANTED AMID CONVEYED TO
SAID CITY." (11 Lot No. 29 in Tract No. 19337 for access to Tract No. 20197). Motion
by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilmn Sperline, that Resolution No. 549 be adopted
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Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kafir, Van Horn, Sperline, Brorn, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NOo 550
APPROVING ENGINEERS REPORT
STREET LIGHTING DISTo(54d55)
ADOPTED
Councilman Sperline, seconded
adopted. Passed on roll. call
City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 550 "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, .APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF
SAID C , MADE PURSUANT TO THE MUIRrXENTS OF RESOLD_
LUTION �APR7L 32, 1954 OF SAID COUNCIL.F4 Motion by
by Councilman Vann morn, that Resolution No, 550 be
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Broun, Hurst,
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 551 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 551 "A
RESOLUTION OF INTUITION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WX COVINA,
STMI LIGHTING DIST. 04®55) CALIFORV IA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN
ADOPTED LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES ON SAID STREETS AND
PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF WE4'T COVINA, TO BE MAINTAINED
AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING SAID FIXTURES FOR A PERIOD OF MONTHS
ENDING OCTOBER 319 1955.11 Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilmn Van
Horn, that Resolution No. 531 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst,
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 552 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No, 552
SETTING DATE OF HEARING "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CUJ14CIL OF THE CITY OF NEST
STREET LIGHTING -DIST. (54-55) COVINA, CALIFUENIAg APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
ADOPTED HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED IMPROVE IT
REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 551 AND
DIRECTING THE CLERK OF SAID CITY COUNCIL TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING." motion by
Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Sperline, that Resolution No. 552 be adopted.
Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
WILLOW AVENUE IMPROVMAENTS Mrs � Mary L. Kennedy of Willow Lane protested the insuuf-
AT WILLOW LANE ficient opening left at Willow Lame when curbs and
gutters were installed on Willow Avenue,iand requested
a 300 opening. City Engineer was requested to handle, (Provide for the requested
301 opening
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HEALTH DEPAME14T CONTRACT City Attoruey presented and read a letter dated
EXECUTION AUTHORIZED May 20, 1954, from the County of Los Angdles, re-
garding renewal of the annual Health Department
Contrast at a fee of 62.47 per inspection. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded
by Councilman Kay, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute this
agreement on behalf of the City. Passed on roll call as follows..
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van -Horn, Sperline, Broken, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
REQUEST FOR FREEWAY CLOVERLEAF fir. Lee Mohnike requested reconsideration of the
AT SUNSET former plan calling for a cloverleaf at Sunest
Avenue. Mr. Mohnike was requested to discuss thig
with City Engineer and Councilman Kay and/or Brown, presenting reasons for such a
• recommendation.
FREEWAY WORT City Engineer read a letter from the Division of
Highways advising that bids will be opened on June
17, 1954, for froway construction from Durfee Avenue to 0.5 miles east of Puente Ave.
PUKING STATION - LEAF AVENUE Dr. William P. Snyder protested the continuing
nuisances being caused by the pumping station of:
Leaf Avenue. Deputy City Clerk read, a petition signed by Dr. Snyder, Mr. Golding.,
Mr. Robert Anderson, and Mr. Charles Ripley► and a letter addressed to Dr. Snyder
by a Veterans Administration appraiser. Petitioners requested the City to enforce
the conditions under whichtne permit was granted for this pump. Mayor Hurst appointed
a cosmiittee of Councilmen Sperline and &,,y to investigate this matter with the Baaildm
ing Inspector",.
FINAL DAPS APRROVED Motion 'nay Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilmn
Brown, and carried, that the following final maps
be approved.
Final Map, Tract No. U889 7o2 acres (32 Lots) in Area District I, located at
Williams Construction Co. the southeast coarser of Garvey Blvd. and Hollenbeck
Street. Approved as submitted.
Final Map, Tract No. 20063 10 acres (41 lots) Area District I, located on the
Volk & Caruthers south side of Rowland Avenue., west of Lark Ellen Ave.
Approved subject to receipt of utility certificates
from gas company and telephone company.
Final Map, Tract No. 20197 6.8 acres (28 lots) Area District I, located on
E. B. Snoddy Puente Ave. between Nora & Irwindale. Approved
subject to receept of preliminary title report,
receipt of utility certificates from gas company,
water company, and telephone company.
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TENTATIVE MAP Consideration of tentative map Tract No. 20394 of Frank Bandy,
TRACT NO. 20394 located northwest of Stuart and Fima Avenues was held over
Frank Bandy for action on Zono Change No. 26, on motion by Councilman Kay,,
HELD OVER seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried.
TENTATIVE MAP Nap,uw resented covering prIoposed subdivision of 23.3 acres
TRACT NO. 20448 (96 19ts) in Area District I, located on the west side of
Holiday Homes Irviindale Avenue between Rowland and Eckermcan Avenues. Motion
APPRDVED by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Brown,, and
carried, that map be approved subject to the following rec-
ommendations of the Planning Commission, with change of street shown as Chetney Avenue
to a position through proposed Fits 11 and 12:
1) That all lots conform to Area District I requirements.
2) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No. 225, including
utilities, be installed accordingly and meet the approval of the City Engineer.
This to include improvements across the frontage of those parcels marked "Not a
part of this subdivision."
3) That provision for a 200 alley be made for lots fronting on Irwindale Avenue
except for 4ots 1 and 2.
4) That vehicular access rights along Irwindale Avenue to lots along Irwindale Ave.
be dedicated to the City of West Covina, accept for hots 1 and 2 where driveway
turn-arounds must be provided.
5) That is lots be provided at the north end of Foxdale and Yaleton Avenues.
6) That the subdivider request opening of 10 :mot No. 28 in Tract No. 19337.
7) That arrangement for drainage facilities through the school property be mtadee
or furnish a letter that the property owners will accept drainage from the south
end of Nora Avenue and hold City of West Covina harmless.
8) That the map conform to Block Study &Aopted for this area.
IRWINDALE PARK SITE City Engineer presented and read an agreement recommended
AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED by the Park and Recreation Commission to be executed by the
City with Malbrit Construction Company in connection with
Tract No. 20448. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van Horn,
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute agreement for transfer of land
providing an equitable solution can be worked out by City Engineer based on recom-
mendation of the Park and Recreation Ccmdssion. Passed on roll call as f'olloves.
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline,, Brown, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
TENTATIVE MAP Map was presented covering proposed subdivision of 10 acres (33
TRACT No. 20526 lots) in Aread District II -A, located on the east side of
MoA. Bradley Lark Ellen Avenue at Herring Avenue, north of Tract Noo 12695.
and H.M. Goldberg Mr. Baldwin and another adjacent property owner were present,
HELD OVER protesting the plan. Asap was held over for further study.
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EI&LOYNENT OF PERSONNEL On recommendation of Police Chief Stanford., motion by
POLICE DEPARTKENT Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Broww, that
APPROVED Irwin Stuart Dawson be employed as a regular police officer,,
effective May lb, 1954, at a salary of $300.00 per month.,
and that Richard I. Marston be employed as a Reserve Officer effective May 16, 1954.
Passed an roll call as follows:
fit: Councilmen fir, Van Horns Sperline, Browne Hurst,
Noes: Note
Absent: Alone
AFPOIN7KW OF MEMBER Mayor Hurst appointed Mr. Herbert L. Braun as a member
TO PLANNING COMMISSION of the klanning Commission to fill existing vacancy. Tom
is to expire July 25, 1955.
• Meeting adjourned at 1:57 A.M. to Toes . Tuesday, �y 25; at SpOO Palls
APPROVED:
Co J. HORST JR,
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LEIA PRESTON
Deputy City Cleric
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