06-13-1955 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
June 13, 1955
Meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. at.the West Covina City Hall with the
Reverend Henry Kent giving the invocation.
Present: Mayor Hurst, Councilmen Sperline,Van Horn, Brown, Kaye'
Absent:: R. E. Ponto w, City Engineer
Others, Present:. City Administrator, City Treasurer, Asst. Engineer, City
Attorney, City Clerk, and Mr. ' Nollac, , Sanitation Division Head.
Minutes Approved Minutes of regular meeting of May 23, 1955, should be cor-
rected as follows: Page 6; Zone Change No. 116 should read
Zone Variance No. 116; Page 11; Resolution No. 730 should read Resolution No. 733
and Resolution No. 731-should read Resolution No. 734. Minutes were approved as
corrected. Minutes of adjourned meetings of May 31, 1955, and June 6, 1955, were
approved as submitted.
Oral Communications None
Written City Clerk read notification of public hearing County of
Communications Los Angeles,. Regional Planning Commission Zoning Case
No. 2998, regarding application for C-2 at northeast and
southeast corners of Lark .Ellen Ave.. and San Bernardino Road to be held Tuesday,
June 21, 1955, at 10:30 a.m.
• City- Clerk presented and read invitiation from the City of Whittier to Open House
on June 23, 1955, 7:30 p.m., for their new civic center.
Mr. McMillan read a communication from Mr. John H. Fleming regarding potential
C-1 zoning at Barranca Street and Garvey Ave. Discussion regarding this was held
over until adjourned. meeting of Monday, June 20, 1955.
Extra Agenda Dr. W. C. Baro, M. D. , spoke in regard to highway problem
Presentation in West Covina .and -read letter from T. H. Jenner, Depart-
mental Secretary to Governor Knight, which was in reply
to :Dr. Baro's letter of May, 1955, regarding State Highway. _ Dr. Baro, who re-
presented the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, stated that he felt this reply from
Mr. Jennerwas very cooperative in tone and we should get a breakdown of the in-
crease in population in the last five years, and also obtain a breakdown of every
intersection with relation to traffic count, particularly between 7 and 9 a.m. and
4 and 6 p.m. and then to write to Mr. Jenner reporting the findings with request
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Extra Agenda Presentation--contd.
to give it to the State Highway Commission.
City, Clerk read communication from Mr._ R. Richards, State Senator, to Councilman
Brown, regarding Assembly Bill 1665, San Bernardino Freeway. Senator Richards
stated that considerable cooperation had been received regarding the freeway, with
definite progress being made.
Clerk also read letter from Mr. Frank B. Durkee, Director of Public Works in
Sacramento,. informing us that the City of West Covina is on the agenda of the Calif-
ornia Highway Commission in Los Angeles in July to discuss the matter of widening
and repairing of Azusa Avenue.
Opening of Bids Sealed bids were opened by City Clerk and presented to the
Furnish Ethyl City Council as follows:
Gasoline to City
Limit per
Month Minimum Price
Shell Oil Co., Los Angeles 7500 400 .2173
General Petroleum, L.A. 5000 400 .228
Home Oil Co., Pomona 5000 40 .223
(Tidewater Associates)
Richfield Oil Corp., L.A.- 12000 400 .225
Standard Oil Co., L.A. 5000 3000 .223
Motion .by. Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Sperline and carried, that
this matter be referred to City Attorney and City Clerk.for recommendations.
• Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried, that
the low bid of .2173 cents from Shell Oil Company be approved, as per recommen-
dation of City Clerk,. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: . Councilmen Hurst, Sperline, Brown, Van Horn, Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
Opening of Bids Sealed bids were opened by City Clerk and -presented
Construction of Sewer to City Council as follows:
Reimbursement Agreement
`(Tracts 20780 and 19477) L. D. & M Constr. , Arcadia $9, 907. 00
Zavas & Sons, Los Angeles 6, 925.80
Anro Constr. Co., Los Angeles 8, 209.00
Burke -Howard,: E1 Monte 5,937.35
O'Shaughnessy Constr. , Norwalk 5, 501.85
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Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay,. and carried
that matter be referred to City Attorney and Sanitation Engineer Nollac for
recording.
.City Attorney stated that bids had been analyzed.and recommended that low
bid of O'Shaughnessy. Construction Company of Norwalk in the amount of
$5, 501. 85 be accepted. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Council-
man Sperline, and carried, that the O'Shaughnessy Construction. Company's
bid in the amount of $5, 501. 85 be accepted as lowest responsible bidder and
• that city approve execution of contract by subdivider. Passed on roll call. as
follows:.
Ayes: Councilmen Hurst, Brown, Kay, Van Horn, Sperline
Noes: None
Absent:. None
Opening of Bids Sealed bids were opened by, City Clerk :and pre
Construction of Sewer sented to City Council as follows:
Reimbursement Agreement
(Tracts 18450 and 21509)
Mike Ramljak, Los Angeles $26, 547. 95-
V. C.K.. Construction .Co. and
Nick Bebek, Los Angeles 20, 192.74
N. A. Artukovich, Montebello 23, 002. 84
Zavas & Sons, Los Angeles 19, 804. 88
Anro Construction Co., Los Angeles 22, 268. 07
M.G.. R.., Construction Co., Los Angeles 19,004. 17
Colich Construction Co.,, Los Angeles 20, 076. 68
O'Shaughnessy, Constr.. Co. , Norwalk 18, 019. 53
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried,
• that this matter be referred to City Attorney and Sanitation Engineer Nollac
for recording.
City Attorney stated that bids had been analyzed and recommended that low
bid of O'Shaughnessy Construction Company of Norwalk in the.amount of
$18, 019. 53 be accepted.. Motion by. Councilman Sperline, seconded by
Councilman Brown, and carried, that the O!Shaughnessy. Construction Co. Is
bid in the amount of $18, 019. 53 be accepted _as lowest responsible bidder and
that city approve execution of contract by subdivider. Passed on roll call as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Hurst, Brown, Kay, Van Horn,. Sperline.
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Zone Variance No. 154 Mayor Hurst stated that this is the time and
E. B. Snoddy place for public hearing on Zone Variance No..
DENIED 154 located at northwest corner of Yaleton
Avenue and Puente Avenue. . Request R-1 to
R-2, Church use. Ass't. Engineer presented map and read Resolution No. 264
recommending disapproval of Zone Variance No. 154 by City Planning Commis-
sion. All those wishing to give testimony on this matter were sworn in by
City Clerk.
Mr.. E. B. Snoddy, . applicant spoke in favor, stating that many people felt the
need for a, church in this particular area and since C-1 zoning is across the
street from this property feel there is nothing wrong in requesting church use
for this property. Mr. Lundy Hill also spoke in favor stating also that many
people living in and around West Covina had inquired as to possibility of church
in this area.
Mr. N. Gilbert of 714 N. Foxdale Avenue, West Covina spoke in opposition
and is owner of property directly behind proposed church site: Mr. Gilbert
read from petition which had been presented to City Council and Planning
Commission March 21, 1955 stating facts of opposition and that it was felt
there was some misrepresentation at the time of purchase of the homes in the
area as no mention from any point had been made of a church site, and was
given to understand that there would be only single dwelling homes. Mr.. E. O.
Adler of 720 N. Foxdale concurred with Mr. Gilbert and further stated that
Reverend'Morgan had stated that they had no members in this particular area
and that no one from West Covina had represented this particular church. No
further testimony was presented, hearing was declared closed. Motion by
Councilman Kay, se.condedby, Councilman Brown, and carried, that the deci-
sion of the Planning Commission be upheld and that request for Zone Variance
'No. 154 be denied. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Sperline, Hurst, Van Horn, Kay
Noe s: None
Absent: None
PRECZ SE PLAN NO. - 50 Mayor Hurst stated that this is the time and
and place for public hearing on Precise Plan .No.
ZONE CHANGE NO. 44 50 and. Zone Change No. 44 located at south -
HELD OVER west corner of Sunset Ave. and Merced Ave.
Request R-A to C-1. Ass't. Engineer read
Resolution No. 265- of Planning Commission denying Zone Change No. 44.
Recommendations of City Engineer for Precise Plan No. 50 read as follows:
1. That all building area, malls, sidewalks, driveways, driveway
approaches, spaces between buildings be dimensioned and shown
on Precise Plan.
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2. That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No.
225, including utilities, be installed accordingly and meet approval
of the City. Engineer. This to include street lights and sidewalks on
Merced Ave.. and Sunset Ave. and Sanitary Sewers.
3. That areas for street widening of Merced Ave.. and Sunset Ave. be
deeded to the City of West Covina.
• I That a 6 ft. masonry wall be constructed along southwest side of the
commercial development.
5. That adequate water supply and fire protection be provided.
6. That all bonds, fees and deposits for improvements be posted before
building permits are issued.
7. That all signs and buildings be limited to one story in height.
8. . That construction of foundation for main commercial buildings be
started within two years.
9. That width of parking slots be a minimum of 9 ft. in width.
10. . That a suitable planting strip be provided along the northwest side of
the commercial area.
All those wishing to give. testimony in this matter were sworn in by, City Clerk.
Mr. Moisler, General Manager of McDonald Construction Company who are
developers along with Mr. Hurst spoke in favor. It was stated that at the
time this matter was before the Planning. Commission they did not know that
• 200 x 200 feet had been authorized by City Council. There is a great deal of
activity in County as well as City of West Covina and areas will be granted
in County if West Covina does not take care of this area. Many leases are
ready to be signed providing this zone change can be secured. No further
testimony was presented hearing declared closed. Motion by Councilman Kay,
seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that Precise Plan No. 50 and
Zone Change No. 44 be held over to take under advisement and that developer
be requested to provide for dimensions on Precise Plan -and a study be made
of all four corners in regard to needs for these developments.
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Precise Plan No. 4-3- Location: Southwest corner of Sunset and Francis -
and quito Avenues. Request R-1 to C-1.. Disapproved
Zone Change -* No. 34 by Planning Commission. Decision appealed to City
Wm. H. & Jean Gray Council. Hearing held February 28, 1955. Mr.
DENIED Howard Ericson representing applicants, stated it
is still felt this should be zoned C-1, and there is
no longer a question whether or not this is a good place for a shopping center,
for in establishing one corner for C-1 it has been already determined there
should be a shopping center here. . The Precise Plan presented has been objected
to and does have objections, however his clients. say they will comply with .any
suggestions and present new Precise Plan if Zone Change approved. Richfield
Oil does want to establish a service station on this corner. Motion by Councilman
Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be upheld and that Precise Plan No. 43 and Zone
Change No. 34 be denied.
Precise Plan No. 38 Map presented by Ass't.. Engineer. Location: North -
(Revised) west corner Azusa Avenue and Rowland Ave. Motion
Frank Smith by Counc ilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman
APPROVED Brown and carried that Precise Plan No. 38 :(Revised)
be approved but subject to States establishment of
grades and elevations on.Azusa Avenue within a time period not to exceed 90 days
if it holds developer back.
Second Reading Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman
Ordinance No. 399 Sperline, and carried, that second and.final reading
Precise Plan No. 48 be given to Ordinance No. 399 "An Ordinance of the
Zone Change No.42 City Council of the City of West Covina,. California,
ADOPTED Amending Ordinance No. 147 of the City of West
Covina, Known as the Zoning Ordinance and Changing
• the Zoning Map Attached Thereto and Made a Part Thereof (De Pietro)." Location:
north side of Garvey Avenue between Conlon Ave. and Yaleton Avenue. Motion
by Councilman. Sperline, seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried, that reading
of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded
by Councilman Brown, and carried, that Ordinance No. 399 be .adopted. Passed
on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Hurst, . Sperline, Brown, Kay, Van Horn
Noes: None
Absent: None
Second Reading. Motion by. Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman
Ordinance No. .400 Sperline,, and carried, that second and final reading be
Robin Ln. to Acacia Lane given to Ordinance No. 400 "An Ordinance of the City
Tract 19698 Council of the City of West Covina, California, Changing
ADOPTED the Names of Portions of Certain Public Streets in Said
City. " Location: southwest corner Cortez and Citrus.
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Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown, that reading of the
body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Coun-
cilman Kay, that Ordinance No. 400 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: i Councilmen Hurst,: Sperline, Brown, Kay, Van Horn.
Noes : None
Absent: None
First Reading City Attorney. presented and read Ordinance No. 401
Ordinance No. 401 "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Precise Plan No. 10 Revised West Covina, California, Approving a Modification
of the Precise Plan Heretofore Adopted for the
Development of Certain Properties in Said City, and Amending Ordinance No. 147
of the City of West- Covina, Known as the Zoning Ordinance (Bandy) Location:
South Glendora Ave., Dalewood-and Bandy. Streets. Motion by Councilman Kay,
seconded by Councilman Brown,. and carried; that Ordinance No. 401 be given its
first reading.
First Reading City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 402
Ordinance No.402 "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of West
Zone Variance No. 152 Covina, California amending Ordinance No. 147 of
said city, known as the Zoning Ordinance and changing
the _ Zoning. Map attached thereto and made a part thereof. " (Heck) Location: 1014 So.
Glendora Avenue. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown,
and carried, that Ordinance No. 402 be given its first reading.
• First Reading City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 403
Ordinance No. 403 "An Ordinance of the City Council of the .City of West
(Zone Variance No. 116 Covina,_ California, adopting a precise plan for the
and Precise Plan No. 32) development of certain properties in said city, pur-
suant to Section 14 of Ordinance No. 147 of the City
of West Covina, and amending said Ordinance No. 147 (Britt). Location: SE corner
Merced Ave. ,and Sunset Ave. Motion by Councilman Brown seconded by Councilman
Sperline, and carried, that Ordinance No. 403 be given its first reading.
First Reading City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 404•
Ordinance No. 404 "An Ordinance of the City Council of the.Cit of West
(F.v ng�lical Lutheran Synod Y Y
of Pacific SW), Covina, California, making a conditional variance to
Zone'Variance No. 150 certain provisions of Ordinance No. 147 of said City
pursuant to Section 15 thereof (Evangelical Lutheran
Synod) Location: South side of Merced Ave. east of Valinda Avenue. Motion by
Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that Ordinance
No. 404 be given its first reading.
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First Reading City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 405
Ordinance No. 405 "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of West
(Precise Plan No.42 Covina, California, adopting a precise plan for the,
and Zone Change No. 36) development of certain properties in said city, pursuant
to Section 14 of Ordinance No. 147 of the City of West
Covina, and amending Ordinance No. 147 (Drendel and Keeling) . Location: SW
corner of Azusa Ave. and Puente Avenue.. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded
by Councilman Van Horn, and carried that Ordinance No. 405 be given its first
reading, subject to the change to be shown in ordinance as "southerly 150 feet of
the westerly 150 feet" instead of 125 feet.
Emergency City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 406
Ordinance No. 406 "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of West
ADOPTED Covina, California, requiring stores and other commer-
cial buildings to front upon a dedicated street or high-
way; providing penalties for the violation of such ordinance and declaring the
urgency hereof. " Motion by, Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown,
and carried, that Ordinance No. 406 be adopted.
First Reading City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 407
Ordinance No. 407 "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of West
(Precise Plan No. 47 Covina, California amending Ordinance No. 397 of the
Zone Change No. 41) City of West Covina by adding a new section thereto
to be known as and numbered Section 1 -A. " :(Elliott)
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried, that
Ordinance No. 407 be given its first reading.
First Reading City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 408
Ordinance No. 408 "An Ordinance. of the City Council of the ,City of West
(Precise Plan No. 34 Covina, California, adopting a precise plan for the
Zone Change No. 33) development of certain properties in said city and
• amending Ordinance No. 147 of the City of West Covina
and the Zoning Map of said city providing for a change of zone to certain C-1 and
R-3 uses thereof (Zug). " Location: N. E. and N. W. corners of Azusa Avenue and
Workman Ave: Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Sperline,
and carried, that Ordinance No. 408 be given its first reading.
First Reading City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 409
Ordinance No. 409 "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of West
(One -Way Street). Covina,. California, amending Ordinance No. 103 of the
City of West Covina, known as the Traffic Ordinance
by adding two new sections to Article IX thereof to be known as and numbered
Sections 3-I and 3-J and providing for one-way streets (Rowland Ave. between
Lark. Ellen Ave. and easterly City boundary) Motion by Councilman Brown, second-
ed by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that Ordinance No. 409 be given its first
reading.
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Resolution No. 732 City Attorney presented and read Resoltuion No. 732
Rules & Regulations "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of West
Fire Department Covina, California approving and adopting certain rules
ADOPTED and regulations governing the operations of the Fire
Department in said city. " Motion by Councilman Kay,
seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that Resolution.No. 732 be
adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Aye s :
Councilmen
Noes:
None
Absent:
None
Van Horn, Sperline, Kay, Hurst, Brown
Resolution No. 737 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 737
Ass't. City Administrator "A Resolution of the City of West Covina, California
ADOPTED amending. Resolutions No, 580 and 581 and providing
for the employment of an Assistant City Administrator,"
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman,Van Horn and carried, that
Resolution No, 737 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes:
Councilmen Brown,
Noes:
None
Absent:
None
Hurst, Kay, Sperline, Van Horn
Resolution No. 738 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 738
Accept Bond to accept American Automobile Insurance Company's
Street Improvements Bond No. S-465-3909 in the amount of $5, 200. 00 for
ADOPTED street improvements in Tract No. 21267. Location:
east side of Azusa Avenue, north of. Cameron Avenue.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Sperline and carried, that
Resolution .No. 738 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilman Kay,Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst.
Noe s: None
Absent:' None
Resolution No. 739 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 739
Access to Tract "A Resolution -of the City.Council of the City of West
No. 21037 Covina accepting for street and highway purposes
ADOPTED certain real property heretofore granted and conveyed
to said City" (Opening 1' lot 46 of Tract No. 20663 to
be known as Alaska Street) Motion by. Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman
Sperline and carried that Resolution No. 739 be adopted. Passed on roll call as
follows:
Ayes:: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Resolution No. 740, City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 740
Accept Bond "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of West
Sewer Installation on Covina, approving bond f551937 of Glens Falls
Reimbursement Agreement Insurance Co. in the amount of $32, 000. 00 to guarantee
ADOPTED the cost of sewer installation on Reimbursement Agree-
ment with Foxdale Village. Motion by. Councilman
Brown, seconded by. Councilman Kay and carried, that Resolution No. 740 be
.adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
• Ayes: Councilmen '-Kay, Van Horn,. Sperline, Brown, Hurst
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 741 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 741
Public hearing on proposed- "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of West
Annexation No. 135 Covina, California describing the boundaries of the
ADOPTED territory, petitioning to be annexed, designating it
by an appropriate name, and giving notice of the
time and place where it will hear protests" (West Covina Northeasterly Annexa-
tion District No. 135) (Sterling Theatre Co.) 7/25/55. Motion by Councilman
Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay -and carried that Resolution No. 741 be
adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst
Noes: None
Absent: None
Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. 19302 was presented by
Tract No. 19302 Asstt.. Engineer, covering proposed subdivision at
C.E. Sencerbox southeast corner of Merced Avenue and Willow Avenue.
• APPROVED 1. 5 Acres - 6 Lots - Area District I. Recommenda-
tions. read by Ass't.. Engineer as follows:
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
3. That driveway turnarounds be provided for the lots fronting on Merced
.Avenue (secondary highway) I
4. . That the necessary 10 ft. widening of Merced Avenue be dedicated to the
City of West Covina,
Motion by Councilman .Van Horn, seconded by, Councilman Brown, and carried,
that Tentative Map of Tract No. 19302 be approved with the proy4sion that if turn-
arounds cannot be installed on Lot No. 2, Building Dept.. would-be authorized not
to require it, and subject to recommendations of City Engineer,
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Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. 21452 was presented by
Tract No. 21452(revised) Ass't.. Engineer, covering proposed subdivision
Bodger Realty, Co. located south of Merced Avenue between Glendora
APPROVED Avenue and California Avenue. 12. 3 Acres - 46 lots -
Area District.H. . Recommendations read by Ass't
Engineer as follows:
1. That all lots conform to Area District II requirements.
2. That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No. 225,
• including utilities, and sanitary sewers be installed .accordingly and meet
approval of City Engineer.
3. That a 1 ft. lot be provided along the north .side of "A" Street.
4. That vehicularaccess from lots to Glendora Ave. be dedicated to the City
of West Covina.
5. That a 6 ft. masonry wall be constructed along the east side lines of lots
siding on Glendora Avenue, said wall to extend at least to rear line of houses.
6. . That all streets be 60 ft. in width except "B" street from approximate
westerly line of Lot 10 running easterly which is to be 52 ft. in width.
7. That lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 b e revised to make 3 lots fronting on "A" Street.
FINAL MAP Final map of Tract No. 21267 was presented by Ass't.
Tract No. 21267 Engineer, who stated he would recommend approval
Hotchkiss -Miller and that fees had been paid and necessary deposits
APPROVED made. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by
Councilman Brown, and carried, that Final Map of
Tract No. 21267 be approved and subject to the following:
1. City Engineer's approval of Plans and Profiles.
2. . Receipt of utilities certificate from the water company.
3. . Receipt of deed for widening of Azusa Avenue.
TRACT NO. 13678
Time Extension
R-. E. Rockenback
APPROVED
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman
Sperline and carried, that request of Mrs. Mary G.
Hillsten for time extension of one year for filing Final
Map of Tract No. 13678 be approved, with the provi-
sion that sewers be required as recommended by
Acting, City Engineer.
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METES & BOUNDS Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Council -
Sub. 135-84 man Brown that request for time extension of agree -
Donald Isler ment to install street improvements be approved for
APPROVED one (1) year, from this date. (6/13/55)
Tracts No. 18277-21185 Location: North side of Francisquito Ave. between
Foxdale. Village Inc. Sunset Ave. and California -Ave. _ City Clerk read and
(Reimbursement for presented memorandum from Sanitation Engineer.
sewer outside of sub- Total amount will be $21, 960. 47, amount proposed
division) APPROVED for reimbursement; $18, 300. 39. Motion by Council-
man Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and
carried that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute this agreement.
Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESURFACING OF Councilman Brown read memorandum from Harold
AZUSA CANYON RDO Johnson requesting Council. approval for $1, 500. 00
city participation in resurfacing of Azusa Canyon Rd.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried,
that approval of participation not to exceed $1500. 00 for lowering and repaving
Azusa Canyon Rd. be granted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay,
Noes: None
Absent: None
MODIFICATION OF
OVERALL ZONE MAP
Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst
Overall Zone Map was presented. Mayor Hurst
indicated on map the following changes:
The portion bounded by proposed extension of Cameron Avenue from Walnut Creek
Wash to Orange Ave. on the south, extension of Service Ave. as north boundary,
Orange Ave. as west boundary and Sunset Ave.. as east boundary as a new zone
designated as C-2-1/2.
Undetermined.amount of south side of extension of Cameron Ave. would have an R-3
zoning from Walnut Wash to Orange Ave.
Island bounded by freeway, service road, Orange Ave.. and underpass at Orange
Ave. on. south side, suggested as. C-1. On north side of same intersection that
portion of proposed R-3 is proposed C-1.
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Overall Zone Modification - contd.
Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried,
that westerly section as described be approved and marked on zone map. . Passed
on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
AUDITORS REPORT Motion by, Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman
and Sperline, and carried, that Auditor's report for
TREASURER'S. REPORT April and Treasurer's report for May, 1955 be
accepted and filed.
SELLING FIREWORKS Request of West Covina Post 790 and VFW West
APPROVED Covina Post 8620 to erect and operate stands for
purpose of selling fireworks were read by City, Clerk.
Police and Fire Departments have approved locations. asked for by Post 790,
however one of VFW Post 8620 location presents some problems which have been
brought to their, attention and they state they will either abandon unfavorable site
or comply with all rules and regulations of Fire Department. Motion by Council-
man Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay and carried, that these request be
granted but subject to none of these locations being on public property.
REQUEST -Fire & I City Clerk stated that a request had been received
Arson Investigation Course from Fire Chief R. E. Hardin that he and Captain Joe
APPROVED Sein-be permitted to attend course in Fire and Arson
Investigation at UCLA from June 27 to July 1, 1955.
• Cost $10. 00 per person for registration. Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded
by Councilman Brown and carried, that this request be granted.
WASHES City. Clerk presented and read letter from Mr.. H. L.
Johnson, Acting Director of Public Works regarding
flood hazard from possibility of overflow from washes, with the recommendation
that program be developed immediately to encourage letters from all civic
organizations and neighboring communities bringing to the attention of U. S. Army
Engineer,. County Flood Control District and Congressman Hillings the great
need of work .on our washes, particularly so because of the rapid runoff caused
by growth of our city and surrounding communities.
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CLAIMS & DEMANDS Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman
Sperline, and carried, authorizing the payment of
Claims and Demands subject to approval of Auditing Committee of the City Council.
Passed on roll call. as follows:
Ayes:. Councilmen. Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst
Noes: None
Absent: None
NOISE NUISANCE Complaints received in regard to loud speaker noise
�. CORTEZ PARK at Little League Games in Cortez Park. . Councilman
Kay suggested that perhaps the loud speaker could be
faced toward grandstand and volume controlled better.
TRAFFIC COUNT Councilman Brown. suggested controlled traffic count
should be taken along Garrey Blvd. and that if count
cannot be obtained from County we should obtain our CovN'%
own county by hiring four
people to take at each intersection. Engineering Department to set this program
up and put into operation.
REQUEST Mr, McMillan read request from Wilson Bros.. Co.
Wilson Bros, Co. asking for permission to drive dump trucks down
Pacific Avenue with higher tonnage than now permitted
on this avenue. Acting Director of Public Works, Mr. H. Johnson, recommends
approval. providing Wilson Bros. Co. will post bond in the amount of $6000. 00
guaranteeing to replace Pacific Avenue in condition satisfactory to City Engineer
and pay all charges, including inspection of work. Motion by Councilman Brown,
seconded by. Councilman Sperline that this request be approved subject to recom-
mendations of Acting Director. of Public Works, Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: . Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst
Noes: None
Absent. None
REQUEST Mr. McMillan read communication from L. Frederick
Church of Christ of 'Pack who is engaged as engineer for the building of
Latter Day Saints this church .NW of Glendora Avenue and Service Ave.
In regard to Ordinance No, 387 they wish to have
clarification on street improvements as Vincent is not improved and section in
front of church will be first to be improved, Request City of West Covina to
participate in improving of Vincent at this time. It was opinion of Council this
matter be referred to City Engineer,
Meeting adjourned at 11:35 P.M. until June 20, 1955,
JOE HURST, MAYOR.
HOBERT FLOTTEN