10-24-1955 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
October 24, 1955
Meeting was called to order at the West Covina City Hall at 8:10 p.m. with the
Rev. Don Locher of the West Covina Methodist Church giving the Invocation.
Present: Mayor Hurst, Councilmen Kay, Sperline, Browne
Absent: Councilman Van Horn.
Others: City Engineer, City Clerk and Administrator, City Attorney;
M. Gerschler, Planning Division; City Treasurer.
MINUTES APPROVED Minutes of October 10, 1955, were corrected as follows:
Page 6, Item 2, should show Zone Change No. 55 instead
of Precise Plan No. 55. Minutes of October 10, 1955, were approved as corrected.
Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 17, 1955, were approved as sub-
mitted.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
ITEM NOT ON AGENDA Mr. W. S. Jennings, Chairman of the Citizens' League of
West Covina, presented to the City Council for the records
a written communication requesting that the Council place the City Manager Ordinance
on the April 1956 municipal ballot for ratification by the voters. The communication
further stated that the League takes the position that it is not desirable -that
ordinance may be altered by a•simple majority vote of the Council and feels that any
changes that may be required in time can and should be submitted to the voters for
ratification.
STERLING THEATRE CO. City Clerk presented and read an appeal from the decision
REQUEST FOR APPEAL of the Planning Commission regarding the Sterling Theatre
Co., Inc., Zone Variance and Unclassified Use-'ermit for
an open=air theatre in West Covina, the petition for which had been denied by the
Planning Commission on October 19, 1955, after public hearing. Mayor''Hurst stated
that hearing of this appeal of the Sterling Theatre Co. would be heard at -the next
regular meeting of the Council on November 14, 1955.
CIVIL DEFENSE REPORT Col. Wetherby read written reports on conferences held
Governor's Conference regarding Civil Defense and presented them to the City
at Sacramento Clerk for the record. Report on Governor's Conference
Conference on Survival stated that the State will furnish complete stenographic
Planning at Los Angeles report on the entire conference and when received will
. Col. L. A. Wetherby be furnished to the Councilmen.
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OPENING OF BIDS City Clerk stated that he had affidavits of publication in
Trailer West Covina Trilune and the Pasadena Star New8. Advertisement
NO BIDS RECEIVED also given to Green Sheet, but no bids have been received on
this trailer. This was probably due to the fact that there are
special specifications regarding this trailer. It was consensus of the Council that
City readvertise for bids.
REPORT OF City Clerk stated that he had been directed by the Council to
OUTSIDE AUDITORS obtain the services of an outside auditing firm to audit the
formal books of account of the City of West Covina. Introduced
Mr. Malcolm and Mr. Syapin of ?rice -Waterhouse Co., auditors, who have now completed
the audit. Mr. Malcolm stated that reports were in two parts financial statements
alone and suggestions related to improving certain procedures. 10 'Copies of each
part were presented to the City Clerk. For the record.9 Mr. Malcolm reported that
all accounts were in order. Fund and bank balances all checked and correct.
Suggested changest?assist in improving our accounting procedures were listed separate]
CHRISTMAS TREES
Applications to
Sell
APPROVED
listed as follows:
City Clerk stated that October 24, 1955, had been designated by
Council as the final date set for consideration of applications
to -sell Christmas trees. Six applications has been received,
two from business firms, one from Post 790 ' . American Legion, and
the remainder from churches., with all in good order. They were
a) Supermarket Nursery - 1024 E. Garvey Blvd,
b) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at Glendora Ave. and north of
Service Ave.
c) Mr. R. Ebiner in behalf of Men's Club of St. Christopher's Church at 629 So.
Glendora Ave. i
d) Budts West Covina Rentals ® 1034 E. Garvey Blvd,
e) W- C. Post No. 790 - Property located at 330 N. Azusa Avenue and the south-
west corner of shopping center at Garvey and Glendora.
f) Thomas Home Products - 140/142 S. Glendora Ave.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried,, that application
received to sell Christmas trees be approved subject to approval of sites by Police
Dept. and Fire Chief, and that none be allowed to be set up for sale oh,'public
property.
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hurst stated that this is the time and place
Precise Plan No. 44 for public hearing on Precise.,Plan No. 44, Zone
Zone Change No. 38 'Change No. 38 and Unclassified Use Permit No. 10,,
and Locationg NE comer of Garvey & Irwirdale Avenues.
Unclassified Use Pefmit No. 10 Request C-3. Maps were presented by City Engineer.
Sponseller & Sons Mr. Gerschler presented and read communication from
APPEAL applicant requesting that Zone Change No. 38 be
R6ferred to Planning Comm. changed from request of C-3 to potential C-2, and to
hold in abeyance Precise Plan and Unclassified Use
Permit. Mr. Gerschler stated he had 'been talking to the applicant and applicant's-
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thinking was that he is not sure what type of 'buildings he wishes to place on this
property.
City Attorney: "The applicant is asking for a different zoning and this should go
back to Planning Commission. Applicant started out by asking for
C-3 zoning and that was denied by Planning Commission at public.hearing.' Now if
applicant wishes to have C-2 zoning believe it should go back to Planning Commission
as they have.,not considered application for potential C-2."
Motion by Councilman Brown, -seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried, that it view of
appeal by applicant and submission of different application this be referred back to
Planning Commission. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Hurst, Sperline., Brown.
Noes; None
Absent.: Councilman Van Horn.
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hurst stated that this is the time and placefor
Precise Plan No. 53 (Revised) public hearing on Precise Plan No. 53 (Revised) and
Zone Change No Garvey
and Zone Change No. 47 - 47. Location- south side of G'_ ey-
Herbert W. Ross- Ave. between Orange and Sunkist Avenues. Request.C-1.
APPROVED Mr. Gerschler read Planning Commission Resolutions 298
and 299 approvingPrecise Plan and Zone Change.
Recommendations of City Engineer and Planning ommission read as follows:
1) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No. 225, not
installed by the State Division of Highways, at Highways, including utilities, be installed
accordingly and meet the approval of.the City Engineer., This to include street
lights and sidewalks. 1. m
2) That all buildings and signs be limited to one story in height.
3) That the.Frecise Plan conform to the R.O.Y. of the State Division of Highways,
• 4) That.a 6 fto masonry wall be constructed along the westerly property line, south
of thealleyand the southerly property line..
5) That all exterior lighting 'be installed and maintained so. as to eliminate any
nuisance to adjacent residential property.
6) That adequate water supply and fire protection 'be provided as required by
Ordinaiice No. 237*
7) That all bonds, fees and deposits be posted before building permits are issued.
8) That the layout of the service station buildings and pump islands be subject to
approval of Building Inspector.
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9) That a 20 ft. easement for alley purposes be provided and improved, extending
from existing alley to frontage road.
10) That drainage easements be provided and improved to accommodate storm water
runoff.
11) That all buildings be set back a minimum of 15 ft. from front property line.
There was no testimony presented, hearing declared closed.
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that Precise
• Plan No. 53 (revised) and Zone Change No. 47 be approved subject to recommendations
of City Engineer and Planning Commission.
PUBLIC HEARING
Precise Plan No. 62
and
Zone Change No. 57
Arthur J. Stinton
APPROVED
as follows:
Mayor Hurst stated that this is the time and place for public
hearing on Precise Plan No. 62 andZone Change .No.-57. Locatioj
northeast corner of Azusa and Puente Avenues. Request Cml and
R-P. Maps presented by City Engineer. Mr. Gerschler read
Resolutions No. 300 and No..301 of the Planning Commission
approving this .Precise Plan and Zone Change'. Recommendations
of City Engineer and Planning Commission read by Mr. Gerschler
1) 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 street lights, sidewalks and sanitary sewers
if sewers are available.
2) That the necessary widening of Azusa Ave. be deeded to the City of West Covina-,
3) That the professional buildings and signs be limited to one story in height.
4) That a 2 ft. buffer and 6 in. high concrete curb be constructed along the
westerly side of the central parking area.
5) That a 6 ft. masonry wall be constructed along the easterly property line.
• 6) That the. curb radius at the SW corner be shown as 301-011. That parkways be
shown as 81-0" on Azusa Avenue and 101-0" on Puente Ave.
7) That adequate water supply and fire protection be provided as required by
Ordinance No. 237.
8) That all bonds, fees and deposits be posted before building permits are issued.
9) That the floor area of the apartment buildings conform to the provisions of
Ordinance No. 325.
10) That the Precise Plan be revised to show the following:
a) Overall dimensions of entire property.
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Location, by dimensions, of all t he.following-
(1) Buildings
(2) Drivewaysi alleys and walks
(3) Parking areas and parking stalls
(4) Parkways and sidewalks
(5) All other proposed improvements
(6) Disposition of existing buildings
(7) 'Northerly driveway minimum 20 ft. wide
(8) Set -back on pump island, minimum 15401t,
• Mr, E. J. Till of 3723 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, representing the applicant,
stated that unless there are further questions from Council he will rest with what
has -,already been presented. Mrs. Andre of 1826 E. Eckerman St.spoke in protest
against so many service stations in area already and the growing traffic problem
along Azusa as more and more commercial comes in. No further testimony was presentE
and hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded 'by Councilman Brown., and carried, that
Precise Plan No. 62 and Zone Change No.-57 be approved subject to recommendations
of City Engineerand Planning Commission, and with further stipulation that all
buildings set back twenty-five feet (251) from Azusa Avenue,
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hurst stated that this is the time and place
Precise Plan No. 60 (Revised) for public hearing on Precise Plan No. 60 (Revised),
Zone Change No.-53 and Zone Change No. 53 and Zone Variance No, 158,
Zone Variance No-158 Location: east side of Glendora Ave. south of Walnut
Sidney Pink Creek Wash, Request C-1.,.theatre use. Maps were
APPROVED piesented by City.Engineer. Mr, Gerschler, Planning
Commission Secretary, read Resolutions Nos, 302, 303,
and 304 of Planning Commission approving this Precise Plan, Zone Change and Zone
Variance. Recommendations of City Engineer were read as follows:
1) 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 street lights, sidewalks, and sanitary sewers,
• if sewers are available.
2). ' That the necessary widening of Glendora Avenue and Valinda Avenue and realignmen
of Valinda Avenue be deeded to the City of West Covina,
3) That 9 concrete sidewalks be constructed along Glendora and Valinda Avenues and
the realignment of Valinda Avenue,
4) That the Precise Plan conform to the proposed R.O.W. of the L. A. County Flood
Control District.-
5) That 'a 2 ft.buffer and 6 in. concrete curb be constructed along the northwestet:
southwesterly, and easterly property lines.
6) That all buildings and signs 'be limited to one story in height.
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7) That adequate water supply and fire protection be provided
ed as required by
Ordinance No. 237.
8) That all bonds., fees, and deposits be -posted before building permits are
issued.
9) That disposition of existing buildings be shown.
10) That a 35.ft. curb radius be provided at Glendora Avenue and Valinda Avenue.
11) That an additional, driveway entrance be provided.on Glendora Ave, at the southE
end of the parking area.
Mr. Pink, applicant, was present and stated that he would like to have the applica-
tions approved as recommended by Planning Commission and that he was willing to pro=
vide full width street improvements in the proposed realignment of Valinda Avenue it
area which he now controls which lies north of the 445-39 ft. dimensioning line
and improvements for half street for the remaining portion which lies south of the
445-39 ft. dimension line,
No further testimony was presented and hearing was declared closed'.
Councilman Sperline questioned as to whether the building height in C-1, thirty-
five feet., was high enough for this type of use to which the. applicant answered
in the affirmative.
Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown, that Precise Plan No.
60 (Revised), Zone Change No. 53 and Zone Variance No. 158 be approved subjectto
recommendations of City Engineer and Planning Commission, and subject to improve-
ments*as outlined by'City Engineerregardingproposed realignment of Valinda Avenue
which include full improvements north of the line with 445-39 dimension and half
street improvements on the remaining portion, and with further stipulation that con-
struction must be started within the two-year. time limit. Passed on roll call as
follows:
Aye6: Councilmen Brown, Speriine5 Hurst, Kay,
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Van Horn.
RECOMMENDATIONS City Attorney 'stated that he would present, to the Council for
City Attorney their donsideration.in the next meeting a Personnel System
'WEST COVINA ordinance in'a more abbreviated form. It was consensus of Council
PERSONNEL SYSTEM that this would be in order.
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DATE SET FOR HEARINGS
Hearings were set for regular meeting of November
14,
1955, on the following items. -
Zone Change No. 58
Maiden Fair Co. Location: northwest side of Orange Ave.
between Merced and Francisquito Avenues.. Request
Area
District I. Disapproved by Planning Commission.
A ppealed
by applicant to City Council.
Precise Plane
Victor'Anderson, applicant. Location: southeast
corner
and
of Garvey and Sunset Avenues.
Reclassification No. 63
• Precise Plan
and
Van Horn and Darby9 applicants.. Location: east side of
Glendora Avenue, south of Walnut Creek Wash.
Reclassification No. 61
Precise Plan No. 59
Sterling Theatre Co., Inc. Location: north side
of
Zone Change No. 54
Garvey Ave... east of Range Ave., Request R-A - construc-
and
tion and use of Drive -In Theatre. Disapproved by
Planning
Unclassified Use Permit
Commission. Appealed to City Council.
No. 11
TENTATIVE MAP (Revised)- Tentative maps of Tract No, 20664 (Revised) were presented
Tract No. 20664 by City Engineer. Location: east sideofOrange Avenue
McDonald Bros. between Francisquito and Merced Avenues. Revised to
APPROVED accommodate proposed school site for West Covina School
District. Area District II. Planning Commission
recommended approval subject to the followingg
That all conditions of approval as shown in City Council minutes of May 23,,,
1955, 'shall apply to,this revised tentative map of Tract No. 20664 including
that area shown as "proposed school site".
That sidewalks be provided'on the Orange Avenue side of the lot on the NE -
corner of Orange Ave. and IIFII Street, and a sidewalk on the "I" Street side
of the lot on the SW corner of the intersection of Conlon and "111 Street."
• The Planning Commission further suggested that the City Co . uncil consider a require-
ment of sidewalks on Conlon and 'IF" Streets adjoi ring the school site.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that
Tentative Map of Tract No. 20664 (Revised) be approved subject 'torecommendations
of City Engineer and Planning Commission.
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TENTATIVE MAP Tentative maps of Tract No. 21913 (Revised) were preen
Tract No. 21913 (Revised) sented by City Engineer. Location° south side of
W, C. Bilsborough Merced Avenue, east of Valinda Avenue. 3.5 acres,
APPROVED 11 lots9 Area District II. Planning Commission rec-
ommended approval subject to the following conditions
as recommended by the City Engineer as follows:
1) 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 sanitary sewers.
2) That all lots conform to Area District II requirements,
3) That vehicular access rights to Lot 11 from Merced Avenue be dedicated to the
City of West Covina.
4) That the existing house on Lots 10 and 3 be removed or moved and the disposim
tion be indicated on the map.
5) That a 1' lot along the northerly and westerly sides of "A" Street and at the
westerly end of "C".Street 'be deeded to the City of West Covina in fee simple.
6) That "A" Street be realigned to create a larger area for Lot 8.
City Engineer sbated, "I Believe there is one additional statement in connection
with this map. On the original map I believe the Council agreed to a sewer reim-
bursement agreement and therein.stipulated some participation on the part of the
City.so we would expect this map to carry the same stipulation."
Motion by Councilman Sperli.ne9 seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that
Tentative Map of Tract No. 21913 (Revised) be approved subject to recommendations
of Planning Commission and City Engineer and subject to previously adopted Sewer
Reimbursement Agreement.
FINAL MAP Final maps of Metes & Bounds Subdivision D6. 135-121
Metes & Bounds were presented by City Engineer. Location° south side
Subdiv. No. 135-121 of Virginia Avenue, west of Oregon Avenueo 05 acres,
Geo. W. Coon 2 lots, Area District III City Engineer recommended
APPROVED approval of Final Map subject to the following:
1) Receipt of Title Report.
2 Receipt of.Agreement to install Improvements.
3) City Engineer's approval of Plans and Profiles.
Motion by (Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that Final
Map of Metes & Bounds Subdivision No. 135-121 be approved subject to recommendations
of City Engineer.
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FINAL MAP Final maps of Tract No. 19064 were presented by City Engineer.
Tract No. 19064 Location northwesterly corner of Meeker Ave. and Yarnell St.
Block & Rabuchin 2.1 acres, 10 lots, Area District I. City Engineer recommended
APPROVED approval. of Final Map of Tract No. 19064 subject to the following
items:
1) City of West Covina participation in street improvements to the extent of
$948.00 from Street Widening & Lowering Fund. (Lowering existing 2759 x 15°
pavement in Yarnell St.)
2) Receipt of letter stating that 5o solid fence will be constructed as indicated
on Tentative Map.
3) Receipt of Utility Certificates from:
a) Edison Company
b) Water Company,
c) Telephone Company
Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried, that Final
Map of Tract No. 19064 be approved subject to recommendations of City Engineer.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that author
i.zation be given for the City of West Covina to participate.in street improvements to
the -extent of $948.00 from Street Widening and Lowering Fund for lowering existing
275' x 15' pavement in Yarnell Street. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes.: Councilmen Kay, Hurst, Sperline, Brown.
Noes:. None
Absent: Councilman Van Horn.
-FINAL MAP Final Maps of Tract No. 19236 were presented by City Engineer.
Tract No. 19236 Location: west side of Vincent Avenue, north of Rowland Avenue.
Frank Layton 1.5 acres, 6 lots, Area District I. City Engineer recommended
APPROVED approval -of Final Map of Tract No. 19236 subject to the following:
40 1) City Engineer's approval of Plans and Profiles.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman.Sperline, and carried, that Final
Map of Tract No. 19236 be approved subject to recommendation of City Engineer.
FINAL MAP Final maps of Tract No. 21477 were presented by City Engineer..
Tract No. 21477 Location: west side of Yaleton Avenue, south of Badillo Ave.
E. B. Snoddy 16.7 acres, 72 lots, Area District I. City Engineer recommended
APPROVED approval of Final Map of Tract No. 21477 subject to the following:
1) City Engineer's approval of Flans and Profiles.
2) Receipt of Utility Certificate from the Telephone Company.
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Motion by Councilman ' Brown, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that
Final Map of Tract No. 21477 be approved subject to recommendations of City Engineer.
SECOND ' READING Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, and
Ordinance No. 429 carried, that second and final reading be given to Ordinance
Precise Plan No. 19 No. 429 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Maurice R.Chez WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE DEV-
ADOPTED ELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 1.4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA.,
AND AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 147 (Chet)," Location: property at the SW corner -
of Azusa and Garvey,Avenues. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman
Brown,, and carried, that reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. -Motion by'
Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Sperline,, and carried., that Ordinance No. 429
be adopted. Passed on roll call'ds follows..,
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Hurst., Sperline., Brown.
Noes: None
Absent-. Councilman Van Horn.
SECOND READING
Ordinance No.'430
Zone Change No. 55
and -
Precise Plan No. 46
Richard E. Lawyer
ADOPTED
Motion by Councilman Kay19 seconded by Councilman-Sperline.,
and carriedq that second and final, reading be given to
Ordinance No. 430 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUN(ML OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 14 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1,47 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
AND AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE NO, 147 (Lawyer)." Location:
south side of Francisquito Ave.,, between Sunset and California
Avenues. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried,
that reading of the body of the ordinance be waived., Motion by Councilman Brown,
seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that Ordinance No. 430 be adopted.
Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown., Sperline,, Hurst,, Kay.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman -Van Horn. -
,SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Sperlim , seconded by Councilman Brown.,
Ordinance No. 431 and carried,'that second and final reading be given to -Ordi-
Zone Change No.,46 nance No. 431 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Frank Bandy OF WEST COVINA., CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF THE
ADOPTED CITY OF WEST COVINA, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND
CHANGING THE ZONING MAP ATTACHED,TIJERETO AND MADE A PART
THEREOF (Bandy)." Location* east side of Glendora Avenue between Dalewood Street
and Walnut Creek Parkway. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman
Brown, and carried, that reading of the body of the Ordinance be waived. 'Motion by
Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that Ordinance No. 431
be adopted. Passed on roll call as'follows.
Ayes,. Councilmen Kay, Hurst, Sperline, Brown,
Noes., None
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.SECOND READING Motion 'by Councilman Brown, seconded 'by Councilman Kay, and
Ordinance No. 432 carried, that second and final reading be given to Ordinance
Establishing position No. 432 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
of City Manager WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF CITY
ADOPTED MANAGER OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND DEFINING THE POWERS
AND DUTIES OF THE MANAGER." Motion by Councilman Kay,
seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried, that reading of the,body of the ordinance
be waived. Motion by Councilman Kay., seconded by Councilman Brown, and carrie4,9
that Ordinance No. 432 be adopted, Passed on roll call as follows.-
Ayes.- Councilmen Kay, Hurst, Brown, Sperline.
Noes: None
Absent-. Councilman Van Horn,
-Councilman Kay- I believe it was asked to select one or two unbiased organizations
to work on the screening of our applicants. Can this matter be
taken -up at this point?
City Clerk-. All the applications which have been received in reference to this
position have been turned over to the California State Personnel
Boardi,
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Sperline., and carried,"that the
California State Personnel Board be designated to fulfill work of the screening of
applicants for the position of City Manager as set forth in the requirements of
Ordinance No, 432.
Motion to have City Manager Ordinance No. 432puton ballot in April., 1956, election
was withdrawn upon recommendation of city Attorney that further consideration should
be given before acting upon this and with the provision that the City Attorney have
discussion ready for next Council, meeting,
FIRST READING
Ordinance No.'433
Amending Sec. 51
of Ord. No, 365
Regulating Use of
Sanitary Sewers
City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 433 "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, ATENDINGS SECTION 51 OF ORDINANCE NO. 365 OF SA-1�.
CITY REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF SEWERS." Motion
by Councilman Brown., seconded by Councilman Sperline, and
carriedg that Ordinance No., 433 be given its first reading.'�
FIRST READING City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 434
Ordinance No. 434 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE, CITY OF WEST COVINA.,
Approving West Covina CAtlFdRNTA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO., INCORPORATING IN AND
Southerly Annexation MAKING.A PART OF SAID CITY OF WEST COVINA CERTAIN UNINHABITED
.District No. 134 TERRITORY OUTSIDE THE SAID CITY AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO, KNOW
Tenmen Enterprises AS IWST COVINA SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 134."
(Tenmen Enterprises) (Portion of Lot 1.6 of Tract No. 2371)
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by, Councilman Sperline, and carried, that
Ordinance No..434 be given its.first reading.
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FIRST READING City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 435
Ordinance No. 435 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
Precise Plan No. 27 (Revised) COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE
E. L. Wood 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.(E. L. Wood)" Location. .south
side of Garvey Ave.., between Sunset and California Avenues. Motion by Councilman
Brown9 seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried, that Ordinance No. 435 be given its
first reading.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
Ordinance No. ' 436
• Amending Section 1 of
Orde.N6.,136,Creating
Planning Commission
(5. members)
ADOPTED
basis. Passed on roll call
City Attorney presented and read Emergency Ordinance
No. 436 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1. OF
ORDINANCE NO. 136 OF SAID CITY CREATING A CITY PLANNING
;COMMISSION -.AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 209 OF SAID CITY
DECLARING THE. URGENCY HEREOF." Motion by Councilman
Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown, and carried,
that.Ordi.nance Noo 436 be adopted on an emergency
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Hurst, Sperline, Brown.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Van Horn.
RESOLUTION NO. 818 City Attorney presented and :read Resolution No. 818
Accept deed for drainage "A RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Neal & Nelda Lemons WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING EASEMENT GRANT DEED
ADOPTED COVERING REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR
DRAINAGE PURPOSES. -(Lemons)." (Location: Lot 25. in
Tract No. 19458 for drainage from Tract No. 19236) Motion by Councilman Brown,
seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried, that Resolution No. 818 be adopted. Passed
on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Sperline; Kay.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Van:Horn and Hurst.
RESOLUTION NO. 827 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 827
Opening 18 Lot '30 of "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY. OOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
.Tract No. 19337 COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY
Nora Avenue PURPOSES CERTAIN REAL .PROPERTY HERETOFORE GRANTED AND
ADOPTED CONVEYED TO SAID.CITYo" (Location: Lot 30 Tract No.
19337 to be known as Nora Ave. for access to Tract
No. 21477) Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried,
that Resolution No. 827 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Sperline, Kayo
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Van Horn and Hurst.
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RESOLUTION NO. 820 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 820 "A RESOLUTION
Opening 1Q Lot 31 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
of Tract 20197 ACCEPTING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
Foxdale Avenue HERETOFORE GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO SAID CITY.." (Location: Lot 31
ADOPTED Tract No. 20197 to be known as Foxdale Ave. .for access to Tract
No. 21477) Motion 'by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay,
and carried, that Resolution No. 820 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Sperline, Kay,
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Van Horn and Hurst.
RESOLUTION NO. 821 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 821 "A RESOLUTION
Opening 18 Lot 15 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
of Tract 20692 ACCEPTING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
Yaleton Avenue HERETOFORE GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO -SAID CITY" —Location: Lot No.
ADOPTED 15, Tract No. 20692, to be known as Yaleton Ave. and for access to
Tract No. 21477. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Council-
man Kay, and carried, that Resolution No. 821 be adopted. Passed on roll call as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Sperline, Kay.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Van Horn and Hurst.
RESOLUTION NO. 822 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 822 accepting
ACCEPT BOND Pacific Employers Insurance Co. Bond No. 11-B-48137 in the amount
Sanitary Sewers of $8'500.00 for construction of Sanitary Sewers in Tract No.
Tract ##21288 21.288. Sunset Manor Co. Location: -north side of Francisquito
ADOPTED Ave; between Walnut Ave.- and Glendora Ave. Motion by Councilman
Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, that Resolution No. 822 be
adopted.- Passed on roll call as follows.,
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Sperline, Brown.
Noese None
Absent: Councilman Van Horn and Hurst.
RESOLUTION NO. 823 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 823 accepting
Accept Bond Anchor Casualty Company Bond No. 111716 in the amount of $5,000.00'
Street Improvements for street improvements in Tract No. 719064. Block and Rabuchin.
Tract No.19064 Location: -north side Yarnell St. betweenWillow Ave. and Meeker
ADOPTED Ave. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, and
carried, that Resolution No. 823 be adopted. Passed on roll call
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Sperline, Brown.
Noes-. None
Absent: Councilmen Van Horn and Hurst.
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RESOLUTION N0, 824 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No, 824 accepting
Accept Bond Founders° Insurance Company Bond in the amount of $6,500,00 for
Street Improvements street improvements in Tract No, 19236, Frank Layton, Location:
Tract No,-19216 west side of Vincent Ave, north of Rowland Ave, Motion by
ADOPTED Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried, that
Resolution No, 824 be adopted. Passed on roll call �s follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay,. Sperline, drown,
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Van Horn and Hurst,
RESOOLUTION NO, 825 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No, 825 "A RESOLUTION
Rules & Regulations OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Police Department APPROVING AND ADOPTING CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING
ADOPTED THE OPERATIONS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN SAID CITY." Motion by
Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried,
that Resolution No, 825 be adopted, Passed on roll call. as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman
RESOLUTION NO. 826
Accepting Grant Deeds
Nora & Foxdale Aves,
E,B,& Lena M. Snoddy
ADOPTED
seconded by Councilman
Passed on roll call as
Kay, Hurst, Sperline, Brown
Van Horn
City Attorney presented and read Resolution No, 826 "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF .THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS COVERING REAL PROPERTY TO
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES."
(Shoddy), Location: Nora and Foxdale Avenues in Metes &
Bounds Tract No. 135-120. Motion by Councilman Brown,
Sperline, and carried, that Resolution No, 826 be adopted,
follows: -
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Hurst, Sperline, Brown,
Noes • None
Absent: Councilman Van Horn.
CITY ENGINEER2S REPORT City Engineer stated, "At the request of several school organi-
BRIDGE SITES zdtions and local citizens we were asked to provide sidewalks
Azusa Avenue Bridge & along bridges at Hollenbeck Street across Walnut CreekWash and
Hollenbeck St, Bridge Azusa Avenue across Walnut Creek Wash, We requested the County
APPROVED Road.Dept, to make an estimate, Mr. Ordway, came out to make an
inspection for Mr. Kennedy's office, Their estimated cost
for sidewalks at bridges were $3500.00 each and this dial not include cost of engineerinj
and design. The also stated.that replacement of a section of the top chord, west side
of Azusa Avenue lodge would cost about $900.00 and to tighten west truss on Hollenbeck
Street Bridge would be $250,00a In accordance with letter from Mr. Kennedy dated
October 17, 19559 I would recommend that 'the City of West Covina request the County
Road Department to do the following work:
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Report on Bridges®-contd,
Azusa Avenue Bridge across Walnut Creek Wash
1, Construct sidewalk with creosoted timber,'pave with 211 premix
surface and utilize 3 ft. chain link fencing as hand rail $39500.00
2, Replace member in Top Chord, West side 900,00
, 3, Engineering 440,00
Total $49840.00
Hollenbeck.Street Bridge across Walnut Creek Wash
• ' 1, Construct sidewalk with creosoted timber, pave with 211 premix
surface and utilize 3 ft, chain link fencing as handrails $39500.00
2, Tighten west truss 250,00
3, Engineering 375,00
Total $4,125,00
City Engineer's report also stated the need to have six (6) bridges painted,
namely Holt Ave,, Citrus Ave., Hollenbeck St,, Azusa Avenue, Lark Ellen Ave,, and
Merced Ave, It was further stated in report that City°s own Street Dept, could do
this work if properly equipped and the City Engineer's recommendation was that the
items of a new paint spray rig and sand blaster be provided so that this work may
proceed. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, tha
the above report regarding bridges be adopted and to proceed on the status outlined,
FINAL SEWER INSPECTION REPORT City Engineer stated that a report from Sanitation
Tract No, 21038 Division states that sewer facilities in Tract No,
RELEASE SEWER PERFORMANCE BOND .21038 have been completed, tests made and all con -
APPROVED structi.on in conformance with City standards, this
is in relation to a sewer reimbursement district"
that Covina School district has sponsored and requested that Covina School District
release performance bond held on.Anro Construction Co, Motion by Councilman Brown,
• seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried that said sewer be accepted and that Covina
School District be instructed to release performance bond held on Anro Construction Co,
STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND City Clerk read communication from State Compensa-
Dividend Return tion Insurance Fund regarding a return amount of
$1,684.09 to the City representing a 50% return of
total compensation premiums for policy year ending December 4, 1954, Communication
further stated that this substantial cost saving resulted directly from interest and
active participation in accident prevention displayed by employees of the City,
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE City Clerk reported that a tram fer of Alcoholic Beverage
LICENSE TRANSFER License had taken place from Bert C. and Dorothy Van Horn to
A. Ja & Cecyl A. J. and Cecyl. Beaudreauo
Be audre au
UNITED BENCH City.Clerk rea d.communication from United Bench Advertisers.,
ADVERTISING INC. Inc.', of Los Angd.es asking for permission to place 10 courtesy
HELD OVER . benches at bus stops for convenience of those using local
-transportation system. Benches will be installed with or.
-without advertising., with advertising if permitted only if local advertiser or.bread,
soft drinks, or dairy products. Company will pay $4.00 per bench annually. Locations
of benches as follows:
Four in West Covina Shopping Center at bus stops
Vine Street Glendora N/E
Front of 956 Soo Glendora
Vine.Street. Glendora S/E
Front of 522 Vine Street .
Glendora Service N/E
Workman Azusa N/E
Lark Ellen Workman S/W
Citrus Workman N/W
It was consensus of Council thi it before ' de'cis ion is made in this matter that a full
report be given.'by City.Attorney and City Administrator at'next Council meeting,
REQUEST SPECIAL CENSUS City Clerk requested permission to make formal application
City of West Covina for special census in - the City, of West Covina. Motion by
Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown, and
carried, that City Attorney be directed,to bring in a Resolution in.regard to this
matter so City.may be prepared to go ahead with formal application at the proper time.
REQUEST RETURN
OF ACCESS RIGHTS
TO GARAGE FROM
HOLLENBECK ST.
Morris and Mary
-Slattery
COVINA-WEST COVINA
RECREATION PROGRAM
REPORT
City Clerk read communication from Morris and Mary Slattery
requesting return 'of access rights to make turnaround
driveway at.2148 East Cortez Street,'Lot 17, Tract 18483,
with-ac ess to''gar ge.'from Hollenbeck Street. Motion by
Councilman SperTine:, seconded'by Councilman Brown, and carried
that City Attorney'be instructed to bring in a Resolution
granting return of -access rights.
City Clerk presented report from Covina -West Covina Recreation
District which was accepted to be filed with the Parks and
Recreation Commission for their records.
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FIRE CHIEF REPORT City Clerk read communication from Ralph E. Hardin. -Chief -
BURNING HOURS of the Fire Department. 'Fire Chief Hardin recommended -that
FOR INCINERATORS Council adopt County Ordinance No. 6771, or a similar one
providing majority of surrounding cities also pass similar
ordinances. Further recommendations were that this ordinance include amendments
to Fire Prevention Ordinance No. 315, paragraph (a) and (b) - section 2601 ® article 26
defining location of incinerators., making all butning of combustible waste materials
permitted subject to restriction of Air Pollution Control District,, with other addi-
tions to be made before Ordinance is drawn. Fire Chief Hardin also wished opinion of
Council whether the City intends to comply with Rule 57 of Air Pollution Control
District :rules and regulations or whether a variance can be obtained for burning trees
and subdivision construction materials as requested. Meeting to be held at Pasadena.
October 27 regarding this and some"decisionmay be made on Rule 57. Council's view
was that in view of recommendations, the Fire Chief and the City.Attorney should meet
in regard to burning ordinance and bring in recommended ordinance in its final form.
City Attorney stated that it would be better to act on this matter after the meeting
at Pasadena on October 27 as more specific recommendations could be made then at next
meeting,
SWIMMING POOL Councilman Kay stated; there has been the question of a
swimming pool here in the City. I am wondering whether any
decision has been reached by the Parks and Recreation Commission or if there is any-
thing pending before the Council.
Mayor Hurst-. I have heard 'comments that Parks and Recreation are working on this
matter and I think that perhaps they will have something to present
soon. However, perhaps the City Administrator could see Commissioner Van Horn of
Parks and,Recreation and find out if thereis anything in the way of a report that
can be given on this.
TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer's report for September, 1955, was accepted to
be filed for the records.
POLICY OF REZONING, Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown,
PROPERTY and carried, that "IT IS THE CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED AND THE POLICY IS HEREBY ADOPTED AND APPROVED THAT IN THE
REZONING OF PROPERTY SUCH REZONING SHOULD BE CONSIDERED
AND ACCOMPLISHED FIRST, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN, WHERE A PRECISE
PLAN IS REQUIRED, BUT THE APPLICATION FOR REZONING AND ADOPTION OF A PRECISE PLAN FOR
THE USE OF THE LAND NEED NOT BE PROCESSED CONCURRENTLY. THE PRECISE PLAN MAY BE
SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL AT ANY TIME SUB-
SEQUENT TO THE REZONING." Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay,, Hurst., Sperline, Brown.
Noes: None
Absenti Councilman Van Horn.
Mr. Gerschler stated that in order to make the above motion effective he would like
an amendment to,the zoning ordinance.
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. OBTAIN BIDS FOR Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay-, and
PAINT SPRAY EQUIPMENT "carried, that City Administrator be instructed to advertise
APPROVED for bids -on paint spray equipment subject -to City Engineer's
and Street Department's specifications. Passed on roll call
as follows,.
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Hurst., Sperline., Brown.
Noes o None
Absent: Councilman Van Horn.
• PLANNING COMMITTEE Mr. Gerschlerlof the Planning Division stated,, "I have in
mind the idea of starting into operation a Planning
Committee to work as a coordinator in making recommendations to Planning Commission
on those matters which come later to City Council. It is a plan followed byauny
.cities to have a co ' mmittee of department heads, Planning Commission., and le-gL61ative
bodies. Asked Planning Commission for their comments on this idea and now would like
present to the Council for their comments, as to whether you would be in favor and
have representation from the Council.
Mayor Hurst: I think the idea is fine and am in favor of it but I feel that a commit-
tee,of this type might be more unbiased if there is no representation
from Council or Planning Commission<,
Mr. Gerschler: We would like to go ahead and start operation and have the Council
set it up as a City operation.
Councilman Kay: I think if you are going to make it department heads,, or others in
City along with department heads, you want to combine this committee
with Safety Committee and put all functions in one and go ahead from there. Combine
in one unit and put it all together under one heading.
Meeting adjourned until November 7. 1955, at 8:00 p.m.
JOE HURST, MAYOIL
ROBERT FLOTTE14