10-26-1954 - Regular Meeting - Minutes11IMM OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEEXIM OF T1T, CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF IVEST COVIRA, M&LIMNIA,
OCTOBER 26s 1954
Meeting called to order at 7:43 p•m• at the West Covina City Hall,
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Present: Councilmen Burst, Sperline,.Van Horn, Ray, Brom.
Absent: None
Others. City Clerk, City Engineer
BIDS AWARDED City Clerk announced that bids had been checked on two 1955
POLICE CARS Famed V-8 Customline Fowrdor Sedans with interceptor motors and
NSagirc Air Heaters acid reported that equipment included in bids
were the same; difference seems to be in trade-in allowance on old cars, Motion
by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Kay, that the two police cars be
purchased from Re We Davis for $1424.18, Passed on roll can as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ray, Van Horn, Sperline., Brown, Iurst
Noels, Now
Absent: bone
.BIDS AVMRDED City Clerk announced that he had checked bids with Ben Ruegge
DUMP TRUCK FCR of the Street Department and reported that equipment on used
SIREET DEPARTMENT 1951t Ford V-8 F-600 truck with dump body and hydraulic hoist,
2 speed axle, 825x20 ply tires, 154" wheel base offered by
Re W. Davis had been checked against equipment on the new 195'4 track offered by
Organ -Rayburn Motor Coe Equipment is same, I•ILleage on used truck is 2200. Motion
by Councilman Brown that used 1954. dump ,truck be purchased from R, W. Davis for
r2363.85 as bid, seconded by Councilman Sperline. Passed on roll call as follows:
lyea: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperling, Brown, Hurst
Noes: None
Absent*..None
BIDS AWARDED 750 tons plant mix surfacing City Engineer reported that he
PATCHILIG NATERIALS had checked bids and mileage involved and that the Graham Bros.
bid of $2o.% perton plus tax figures 7.1 miles from the City
Hall] Warren Southwest bid of 02e38 pe t tax figures 6.2 miles from City
Hall. Notion by Councilman Brown that '� cn Southwest for 750 tons plant
mil at $2.38 per ton, 800onde3 by Councilman Van Ekamo Passed on roll can as
follows:
Ayes Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Browns Hearst.
Noels Now
Absents None
FINAL MAP Final map was presented covering subdivision of 1e3 acres (4 lots)
TRACT NO. 17870 in Area District II -A, loaatod on NW corner of Cwtez Street and
Justin P, Keller La Cuta Circle. Motion by Coumilman Sperline, seconded by
APPROVED Councilman Kay, and carried, that map be approved as submitted.
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. FINAL MAP Final map i- s presented covering -subdivision of 4.3 acres
TRACT NO, 18807 (18 lots) in Area District I Cc IT,, located on the west side
Sponseller & Sons of Lark Ellen Avenue, nor'.h of Puente Avenue, Motion by
APPROVED Councilmn Kqy, seconde l by Coun.cf-1, mi Sperline, and carried,
that map be approved subject to :he recommendations of the
City Engineer as follows:
1) City Engineer's approval of Plans & Profiles,
2) Receipt of revised title report,
3) Receipt of utility certificates from gas company and Edison company.
FINAL MAP Final map was presented covering subdivision of 9,7 acres
TRACT NO, 18618' (36 lots) 3n Area District I & II, located south of Badillo
Sponseller & Sons Street, crest of Lark Ellen Avenue, Motion by Councilman
APPROVED Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that
Engineer as follows: map be approved subject to recommendations of the City
1) Receipt of revised preliminary title report,
2) City Engineer's approval. of Plans & Profiles,
3) Receipt of utility certificate from Edison Company,
TRACT NO, 26999 Notion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Broom, and
McDonald Bros, carried, that street improvements be accepted in Tract No,
IMPROVEtIENTS ACCEPTED 16999 of McDonald Bros,, located NW corner of Vincent Avenue
BOND RELEASED and Puente Avenue, and that St, Paul -Mercury Indemnity Co,
Bond No. 1741461 in amount of 630,000.00 be released, subject
to receipt of deposit in amount of $395.CO for streettrees and signs not installed,
TRACT NO. 19458 Piotion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown, and
Frank Layton carried, that street improvements be accepted in Tract No.
IMPROVEiIENTS ACCEPTED 19458 of Frank Layton, located on NW corner of Vincent Ave;
DEPOSIT RELEASED and Rowland Ave., and that remainder of deposit in amount
of $1876.69 be released, retaining $280,00 for street trees
not instalied.-
TRACT NO. 2oo63 Notion by Councilman Kay,seconded by Councilman Sperline,
Volk & Carruthers and carried, that street improvements be accepted in Tract
IMPROVEMENTS ACCEPTED No. 20063 of Volk & Carruthers, located at south side of
DEPOSIT RELEASED Rowland Ave., crest of Lark Ellen Ave., and that renaird er
of deposit in amount of 31354.28 be released, retaining
0280.00 for street trees and signs not installed,
Metes & Bounds Sub, Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, and
No, 135-92 carried, that street improvements be accepted in Metes &
George C, Dircka Bounds Subdivision No. 135-92 located on Coates Street, east
IMPUtOVEHMS ACCEPTED of Citrus Street, and that remainder of deposit.in amount of
DEPOSIT RELEASED �135,00 be released, effective Ncvemhbrr2, 1954,
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CHURCH VARIANCE NO, 111 City Engineer repo tr:.d that 1..: ' gineer for the Inm m
Immanuel Lutheran Church Lutheran Church has requested City participation on
Request participation on the amount of $1500 towed street improvements. Total
Street Improvements cost to church will be about 4?5000,00. Precise plan has
GRANTED been approved, Location: WE corner of Valinda Avenue
and Service Avenue, Motion by Councilman Braims seconded.
by Councilman Sperline that City participate in the improvement of Service Avenue
in an amount not to exceed $1500,00. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayess Councilmen KW, Dan Horn, Sperline, Browns Hurst
Noess None
Absents None
• Z(X;E VARIANCE NO, 8 City Engineer read letter from George Bilbertson dated
George Gilbertson October 11, 1954s requesting that plot plan as submitted
with letter be approved isi lieu of plan made obsolete
by the freeway, Plan submitted is for Motel of 26 units. notion by Councilman Kay
that Section leb (2) of Ordinance No, 160 be revised to permit acceptance of this
plot plan with the followring conditions s
1) Eliminate rear parking, utilizing instead, landscaping and screen planting,
2) Buildings be restricted to one story height.
3) Parking to be in conformance with present zoning ordinance.for requirements for
Rm3 use of motels and located in front of the building.
Motion seconders by Councilman Brown and carried,
APPOINTIWIT TO The following rwo mmendations were made to fill the vacancy
PARK & RECREATION. created on the Park and Recreation Commission by Ed
C0111ISSION Alford's resignation: Barry Renfro, Bubbling Well. Rd.s
by Mayor Hurst; Claude Barnes, North Morris Avenue, by
Councilman Van Horn; Mr., Dale Pittenger and William Plummer, presented by k1ro Flotten
as recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission, Ronald Mayers lbrtlewood
Street, by Councilman KV. Mayor Hurst appointed Claude Barnes to fill vacancy.
Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Sperline and carried, that
Council confirm appointment.
APPOINTHENT TO Mayor Hurst announced that he would like to appoint Jack G.
PLANNING C0101ISSION Warshauer to the Planning Con:Ission as Plr, Ben Hepner's
term expired April 26, 1954. Councilman Kay recommended
Robert L. Jackson,, Thackery Street, inasmuch as he has faithfully attended all
meetings for oar.. a year. Following discussion Mayor Hurst stated he would like to
appoint Jack G. Warshauer. Councilmen requested roll call vote on confirmation.
Denied by roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilman Hurst
Noes: Councilmen Kays Van
Absent: None
Horn, Sperlines Brom
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PLANNING C01%. APPT.--contd.
Following further discussion, Mayor Hurst appointed lilrm Robert L. Jackson to the
Planning Commission. Confirmed by roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay., Van Horn, Sperline., Broom, Hurst.
Noes: Now
Absent: None
PERSONNEL Mr, Flotten announced that there are a number cf people on
the payroll and included on the budget that have newer been
officially hired by the City Council. They are as follows: William Halabrin,
John Owen, Noel Dale, Elmer Dye, Salvatore Manno, James I1'eath, Daniel Martino Notion
by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ksy., that these men be officially hired.
Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Htwst,
Noes: None
Absents None
FENCING OF SWIMUM City Clerk presented sample ordinance as set up in Sierra
POOLS Madre, Arcadia, and Glendale regarding fencing of private
swimming pools. It was decided that this matter should be
brought up at Safety meeting and see if it meets the approval of all Department Heads.
REPORT OF CIVIL Cit Clerk reported on Civil Defense meeting held Octo�oer 13,
DEFENSE MEETING 1954. Meetings to be held on thrid Tuesday of eve rK
month
at 7:30 p.m. Next meeting gill be November 16, 1955a They
are concentrating mostly on communications, and are making arrangements to get used
poles on which to attach aerial wires from the Edison Company.
INCREASE IN SALARY Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brokm,
C.CLONEL I.XTIMM and carried, that Colonel UetYierby be authorized to have
complete charge of the Civil Defense Building®
to Motion by Councilman Sperline that Colonel Wetherby°s salary be increased to C100.00
per month plus expenses incurred by his attendance at out-of-town meetings, to be
retroactive to October 1, 1954, seconded by Councilman Van Horn and passed on roll
call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Hurst requested that a letter of thanks should be sent to him for his excellent
service to the City.
LETTER OF THW4KS TO Motion byCouncilmanSperling seconded
�by�Councilman Kay, a1d
BEI HEPNER � og ta4tfaPiq�.�'giSn&r c %trtj% 6j'C Vine Bensjeep for
Mr, Cornyn present it at the next meeting. Reque
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CITY SANS TAX City Clerk read letter from City of Glendale, signed by
the Mayor, Al E. Wright,, with regard to new county tax
levy. They request that we and all cities impose city sales taxes so that the
county will not derive revenue from sales made in respective cities, It was decided
that City Administrator, Gordon 111hitnall, and Mr. Cornyn work- on this together and
report to the City Council,
SHM City,Clerk reported that City of West Covina has been
.requhvbsd to adopt an ordinance changing house of incOn®
es•ator burning from 6 ® 10 A, M, to 4 - 7 P, M, to alleviate smog problem. After
discussion, it was decided that City Administrator be instructed to contact other
cities to see what they are going to do and if the gthers are going along, to recomw
rand an ordinance at the next meeting,
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE Councilman Brown reported that upon checking, it was felt
SENCERBOX that Mr. Sencerbox is getting all that he is entitled to
in the wag of assistance in installing street improvements,
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried, that the offer
remain as suggested by City Engineer.
REKIRT OF JANES CASTER Councilman Kay reported that grater is being discharged
PROTEST OF from pump on Workman. Avenue about five times a week in
SUBURBAN WATER order to remove sand and gravel from lines in the system,
Sardaand gravel is being deposited on driveways and
streets, is seldom cleaned off; it is creating health hazard and is tearing up our
streets. Further, vibration at this pump is now greater than it was before it ims
changed over recently, People have been asked to time the discharge of water are
that we can deterndne if more than 500 gallons is discharged each time, which is the
maxitm= amount agreed upon. Iiotion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman
Brown, and carried, that City Administrator and City Engineer contact Suburban Water
CoapmV regarding violation of the existing agreement with them.
REPORT OF SAFETY City Clerk reported for the Safety Committee as follows•
Col-BUTTEE
1) Relocation of Brtw=tt Building, Mrq Brummtt objects to Building Inspector's
requirement of $3500 bond which he must put up or else move the house back to
its original location. Section 6810 of the County Building Code authorizes
this bond in order to insure that house is brought up to County Code standards,
Deadline set by Building Inspector to furnish bond or wove house is November 1,
Held over until November 8 meeting,
2) Improper backfilling of excavation;. 11r. Pontow has written letters to the
Southern California Edison Co. and the Suburban Water Co. ccncerning the problem
of backf idled excavations made by them and the danger of using water to settle
the ground which has caused the settling of curbe and gutters and electrolier
standards,
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SAFETY C0111. REPORT--contd.
3) Parking - Presbyterian Church, Suggestions for solving the parking problem
were requested of Chief Stanford by Reverend Kent of the Presbyterian Church
at Vine and Walnut. Folloyrdng suggestions given:
a. That parking lot in rear, of church -be mark off into spaces in order
to park more cars.
b. Paint parking stalls on north side of Vine across from shopping area and
in front of library.
e, Remind congregation that parking space in rear of Woodland Ranch Market
may be used for church parking.
a4) Richfield sign. Recommend they be allowed to put it up. Motion by Councilman
Sperlines seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, that sign be approved for
installation.
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ZONING VIOLATION Councilman Sperline reported seeing legal notice in October 21s
1954., issue of West Covina Tribune with regard to manufacturing
and distributing company being open at 2024 Larkwood Avenue, City Administrator
was instructed to get legal advice on this and check into it,
DRYING RACK FCR Councilman Kay reported that only rack Fire Department has for
RIFE HOSE drying out hose is wooden one which is not efficient. According
to Los Angeles City i1re Departments standard drying rack is 221
highs constructed of pipe. We have a local estimate of 0800.00 for racks plus
,200e00 for cement foundation. City Clerk stated this item is on the budgets and
he was instructed to obtain several bids and go ahead.
SIGNAL AT FIRE DEBT. Councilman Kqr stated that Police and Fire trucks have diffi-
ENTRANCE culty entering Garvey Blvd. even with sirens in operations when
going out on a call. Suggested switch turning all signal.. red
at Irwindale -Garvey intersections which would be operated from police or fire depart-
ments. Decided to obtain report from State inasmuch as intersections in city will
soon be tarn up due to the freeway,
FIRE INSPECTCR Councilman Kay requested Council to think about possiblity of
TRANSPCRTATION buying auto for use of Fire Department Inspector and officiate.
Budget includes full time Fire Chief as of January 1s 19559 and
need will be definite if this position becomes a fact. Recommended that Councilman
Kay and Fire Chief Hardin meet with City Administrators determine need and report
findings to Council,
REPORT OF PARKS & Bu3.1dY'r at Cameron Park: Parks & Recreation Commission requested
RECREUTION City to buM recrea on building on city property, renting it
CO►Ei6SION to the West Covina School District for classes. Discussed building
L-shaped building at north end of Cameron Park near baseball dia.-
monie - Plot plan and monetary plan to be subridtted to Council at later date.
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PARRS & REC, COV24. REPCRT-.contdo
Masao rWall act Cartes Parks It was unanimously agreed that the City should not
build a wallg park is ae mite improvement to their propcb ty as former owner of this
land used it as a horse ranch,
UNDERPASSES Councilman Brown stated that Citrus Street was to be 100 feet in width
but that state was planning to put in only 66 ft. underpass, City
Engineer pointed out that city streets allow for parking, underpass should carry
four lanes of traffic, no parking. Reeommsnded that all facts be obtained, checking
other crossings also,
CAI.IEW AVE, City Clerk stated that a church in the City is contemplating the
EXTENSION purchase of the Jackley property on Sunset Avenue, and have requested
what, if any, participation the City would take in the proposes! exten-
sion of Cameron Avenue, The full width of the street will have to be taken from
this property, The Council agreed that they will cooperate with owner to fullest
extent possible,
Meeting was adjourned at 10s00 p.m.
APPROVED:
JOE HURST
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