05-25-1954 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGUTAR ME&ING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF MAY 24, 1954
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNrA
KAY 25, 1954
Meeting called to order at 8:10 P.M. at the West Covina City Hall.
Present: Councilmen Hurst, Kay, Van Horn, Broom, Sperline.
Absents None
Others City Clerk, City Engineer, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Whitnall
TENTATIVE MAP Map was presented covering proposed subdivision of 10
TRACT NO. 20526 acres (33 lots) in Area District II -A, located on the
(� Bradley -Goldberg east side of Lark Ellen Avenue at Herring Avenue north
HEM OVER of Tract No. 12695. Motion by Councilman Van Horn,
seconded by Councilman My', and carried, that map be
referred to the SWIneering Department for further study, with particular reference
to Dots 20 and 21, and wall along Lots 19 2 and 3.
TENTATIVE MAP Map was presented covering proposed subdivision of 10
TRACT NO. 20545 acres (37 lets) in Area District I and II, located on
Leonard E. Turner the north side of Workman Avenue, 13340 east of Lark
APPROVED Ellen Avenue. Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded
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-
cluding utilities, be installed accordingly and meet the approval of the City
Engineer.
3) That to lots along the north side of the tract and at the east and of Thelborn
and Verness Streets be deeded to the City of West Covina in fee simpler.;,
4) That an attempt be made to align street with the property lines east of this
tract.
TENTATIVE MAP Map was presented covering proposed division of 2.83
METES & BOUNDS NO. 335-103 acres (2 Dots) in Area District III, being Lot 20 of
Arden R. Davidson Tract No. 1.3892 located between Far View Lane and Lark
APPROVED Hill Drive. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded
by Councilman Kay, and carried, that map be approved
as submitted.
TRACT NO. 19565 On recommendation of City Engineer, request of Tuttle
Leland Pearson Engineering for six months extension of time limit
EXTENSION GRANTED for filing final map was granted, on motion by Councilman
Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried.
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TRACT NO. 185M
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Browns and
Arthur M. Daniels
carried, that street improvements in Tract No. 18580 be
IMPIOVFMENTS ACCEPTED
accepted, and that the remaining 640.00 cash deposit be
DEPOSIT RELEASED
retained for street trees not installed.
TRACT NO. 14110
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Sperline,
Dr. J. Frank Watkins
and carried, that street improvements in Tract No. 14110
IMPROVEKENTS ACCEPTED
be accepted subject to receipt of deposit in amount of
$551.96 for street improvements, street treas and street
sign and also subject
to receipt of completion certificate.
TRACT NO. 18205
Motion by Councilman Sperline9 seconded by Councilman Kay,
Casa Grande Builders
and carried., that street improvements be accepted in Tract
IMPIRQVIMENTS ACCEPTED
No. 18205, and deposit in amount of $2007.87 released sub -
• DEPOSIT RELEASED
ject to retention of $172.50 for street improvements under
culvert, $235.00 for treese and $125.00 for signse totaling
$532.50.
TRACT NO. 19007 Motion by Councilman Browne weconded by Councilmen Kaye and
Residential Improve- carried, that street improvements in Tract No. 19007 be
meat Company accepted, subject to receipt of deposit in amount of $622.61
ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS for street improvementse trees and signs. .
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 58 Zone Variance No. 58 of Burton -Hunter was held over on
Burton4hmter recommendation of City Engineer for meeting to be held on
HBO OVER May 26 with applicant and his attorney together with City
Attorney, City Administrator, City Engineer, and the Building
Inspector.
POLICY" City Administrator was requested to have resolution pre -
SCHOOL VARIANCES pared incorporating the City's policy.in granting school
variances, to .require an approved plot plane bond for..im-
provementse permits, fees, etc.
VINCENT'AVE. EXTENSION City Engineer read a report from Gordon Whitnall & Associates
• REFER&W TO PLANNING submitting an alternate plan for Vincent Avenue Extension
(iSSION with particular reference to Glendora Avenue. Plan was
referred to the Planning Commission for considerations with
the request that the plan and report also be submitted to Mr. Erickson, attorney
for property.owners on Glendora Avenue. City Engineer was also requested to determine
approximate costs for the city covering the alternate plans,
PFOGRESS REPORT City Administrator gave a progress report on the Fire Depart --
FIRE DEPARTMENT went, advising that in accordance with authorization granted
at the previous meeting, three firemen had been hired,
Messrs. Yoder,Haregl.an, and Wade, effective May 16, 19541, at a salary of $300.00 per
month.
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FIRE DEPARTKENT PROGRESS REPORT--contd.
With regard to improvements to the fire station at Cortez Park, motion by f3ouncilman
Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown, that•an expenditure up to $1,999.00 be authorized
for additional work to be done. Passed on roll cal]. as follows:
Ayes; Councilmen Hay, Van Hone, Brown, Sperline, Hurst.
Noses None
Absent& None
CESSPOOL Notion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman
FIRE DEPARIMT Brown, and carried, that City Administrator be author -
BIDS AUTHORIZED ized to advertise for bids covering installation of nec-
essary cesspools at Cortez Park for the fire station,
to city specifications,
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 92 City Engineer presented request of Schils & Walker in
Schilz & Walker connection with Zone Variance No. 92, golf driving range
STREET MPROVEMENTS on Garvey Blvd., requesting that the requirements for
WAIVED installation of concrete curb and gutters across the
frontage of the proposed golf driving range be waived.
Notion tV Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that the
curb and gutter requirements be waived.
REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHTS City Clerk presented a petition by residents of Tract
TRACT NO. 156a No. 15681 on North Irwindale Avenue for installation of
APPROVED street lights. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded
by Councilman Brown, and carried, that City Administrator
be directed to initiate proceedings.
PARKING IN C-3 BUSINESS Because of the many protests received from merchants
AREA in the C®3 Central Business Area regarding removal of
street center parking, motion by Councilman Sperline,
seconded by Councilman Ray, and carried, that City Administrator be directed to have
a qualified street planner make a complete study of the parking in the C-3 business
area, including front and rear parking, access, etc.
BOY SCOUT SITE Committee is not yet able to report on a site for the Boy
• HELD OVER Scouts.
STAFF CAR Motion by Councilman Brawn, seconded by Councilman Kay,
BIDS AUTHORIZED and carried, that City Administrator be authorized to
advertise for bids on a new Ford automobile for use by
City Administrator and City Engineer.
REPORT OF LOAD Councilman Brown, Road Commissioner, reported that the
COMMISSIONER Street Inspection Department is not set up to operate
on a plan similar to that of the Building Department.
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Councilman Brown also reported he would like to have the street department
headed up tQr a Street Commission, consisting of Road Commissioner and three
outside engineers. It was decided there should be no formal organization,
but that aW advice or recoamendations offered would be welcomed.
FIRE HYDRANTS V Councilman Kay submitted recommendation of Fire
AUTHORIZED Chief Hardin for needed fire hydrants. Notion
by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown,
that City Administrator be authorized to spend up to the amount of money in
the current budget set aside for that purpose for installation of fire hydrants
as recommended. Passed on roll call as tbllows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Brown, Sperline, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
FREEWAY CLOVERLEAF Mr. Lee Mohnike, property owner in the CO2 business
Sunset Avenue area, presented Mr. Eisenhower, who explained reasons
for reconsideration of freeway plans to include a
cloverleaf at Sunset Avenue intersection. Councilman Kay advised a meeting had
been set up for next week to discuss this natter with the highway Division.
FINAL DRAFT Final changes were made after discussion with Gordon
NEW ZONING ORDINANCE Whitnall and Brysis Whitnall, who attended this
meeting for the 'purpose of resolving the ordinance
for adoption. Whitnall will insert the changes and present the ordinance for
adoption next meeting.
Councilmen Van Horn and Mayor Hurst were excused at 10:14 roM. Vice -Mayor
Sperline presided at remainder of meeting.
NOTICE OF HEAFLNG Reference was made to City Clerks report on April
SAN JOSE HILLS WATER 24th of "Notice of Hearing" before Public Utilities
CO. RATE INCREASE Commission, to be held on Tuesday, June 1, 1954
covering petition of San Jose Hills Water Co. to
increase rates. Numerous petitions objecting to rate increase were discussed.
• City Attorney was instructed to prepare appropriate resolution indicating city6s
opposition to any increase in rates and appear at hearing in city's behalf.
Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Brown, Vice -Mayor Sperline.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Van Horn, Mayor Hurst.
Meeting adjourned at 11:35 P.M.
APPR6VeD
RO_BERT FLUTTEN
City Clerk
JOE HURST
Mayor