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12-12-1955 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA December 12, 1955 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hurst at 8*15 P.M. in the West Covina City Hallo Rev. C. Witthoft of Our Savior Lutheran Church gave the invocation. Present: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperliney Brown, Hurst Absent* None Others: City Clerk.and City Administrator, City Attorney, City Treasu rer, City Engineer; Mr. Gerschler, Planning Department; Mr. Nollac, Sanitation Engineer. is .MINUTES APPROVED Minutes of the regular meeting of November 28, 1955, and adjourned meetings of December 2, 1955, were approved as submitted. Minutes of adjourned regular meeti rg of December 5, 1955, were not approved as Councilman Brown stated that he would like to have the approvql of the Budget Report of September 13, 1955 as shown in the minutes (second item, Page 7) held over until proper explanation of the expenditures of the amount of moneys allotted for Street Fund as designated in the budget is fully accounted for. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None ITEM NOT ON AGENDA Mr. S. Weitsman requested of the Council that his name be put on the Agenda. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk presented and read a communication dated December 8, 1955 from applicant Lawrence Moser, M.D. a requesting that his (Dr. Moser°s) application for Zone Change 59 and Precise Plan No. 64 be reviewed by the council for their -consider- ation and approval. Date was set for hearing on January 9, 1956. City Clerk presented and read communication dated December 8, 1955 from Tenman Enterprises, Inc., per Mr. S. Weitsman, asking for reconsideration in allowing his property to be entered as Area District III instead of Area District IV as originially designated. This request was asked for the reason that no action had been taken up to the present time by the Planning Commission on Area District IT; that the land is financially unsound to develop into a minimum of 201,000 square feet as under District IV; that the Campanas Flores Drive area, lying directly on the opposite side of the street, is the same type of land as his property, and is in Area District III. This matter was directed by Council to be taken up later on the Agenda, City Clerk presented and read communication, dated December 12, 1955, from the West Covina Rose Float Association; Albert H. Miller, General Chairman, per A.R. Jett, requesting that the City authorize the amount of $2,500.00 to enable the association to complete the contract price of $10,000.00 for the float. The amount of $7,500.00 had been obtained. Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown that this matter be taken under advisement. CC 12-12-55 -2- Councilman Van Horn: Don't you think that time is an element in getting this float completed? We did make a statement this in the event of financial shortage the City would take into consideration helping the Chamber of Commerce out toward getting this float. If we are going to do anything now is the time. If not, let them ( the parade association) know. We are either with them or we turn them down. We should make our word good'nor noto It is a great asset to the City and that is what we are up here for, to build up our City, • Councilman Brown: I do not personally remember telling them ( the parade association) we would give them ar4Ything. There was no committment made as to how much in the way of financial help, nor anything else, Mayor Hurst: They have asked for a certain amount for contribution to complete contract for the float, a -id I think we should give their an answer now and not h¢ld it over. Councilman Kay: I think there area lot of factors in this situation and unti1 we find out what they might be I do not feel we should act on this immediately. There are quite a few questions I believe we should find out in regard to this matter, I think we should have before 'us exactly how much their contract is for, who it is with, exactly how much money has.been raised and how much (money) we should submit and for just what reasons, .Councilman Sperline: I do not know how much of a hurry these people are in to get a decision on this matter. There is a group in the audience this evening who could possibly supply the answers to some of our questions. I would rather see this matter carried furih.er an in the Agenda and perhpas have -any questions answered in more detail that just hold this. over completely. I know we did not make a, committment as • to what we rould give them ( the parade association), if anything. We endorsed this program and stated that we would be receptive to anything they might need. I believe having this float could benefit th e City and it is certainly worth- while, It is my understanding that we have funds that can be made available for publicity. I do not like to see this held over with the time element so short. Mayor Hurst: I do not believe it is anyone's intnetion to use public funds. We do have this matter before us, but perhpas we would not be doing the correct thing to say 'we have P,500.00. Here it is.' However,, I think we should give these people some indication (of what we will do) if all the answers are right,_ Perhaps we should check the legality..of these things before doing anything on this, but I think these people should know just what we are going to do. I think we 02® CC 12-12-55 e3o should either say yes.,we will and write a' the ck, or no, we will not. I too believe this -dill advertise the City and will bring people and Enterprise to the City. I think the money would be well spent, and believe we should consider it in that light. Councilman Kayo We can spend 5% over what th e law al lows fo r publicity but it does not say it has to go to the Chamber of Commerce. • Mayor Hurst: Perhaps we could authorize certain expenditures to be made providing they checked out under legal advisors that these things were all right. Councilman Kay: I would like to ask those present here tonight on this matter as to how much it would hurt chances of completing the float if this matter was held off for one more week? Mr. Miller: I believe I can safely say it would result in giving up General Chairman the project. Nobody in this movement is going to benefit personally by any advertisement or publicity. How it started I cb not know. I just started and grew and grew. We do not dare get up to the last minute and find the project cannot- be''financed. Nobody is asking anything except for benefit of West Covina. I do not know what the advertising value of such a float would be, but I do think it -would be a great credit to the City. We have gone into this project and so have other people that have money in it. Now we have either got to know whether we are going into this thing or aren't we. We would like to go ahead. There is no necessity for doing so, and it would relieve a lot of us from some mighty hard work if we forget it, but we do not feel we want to do this. We think the City will get more or less of a 'black eye' if we dropped the matter. The delay of a week would probably just kill off the pxo jest entirely. This Rose Parade Association in Pasadena is a real outfit and they do this parade on a • real business basis. You either comply with their rules or you do not get into the parade. Councilman Kay: Do you have the balance in the bank for the amount of (cost) of this float? Mr. Miller: The $7,000.00 is represented by cash in the bank and by subscriptions that can be counted on. We can sub#- stantiate the fund in the amount of $7,000.00 but I think if we are going to go beyond this we -would be drawing on enthusiasm. The contract is for 510,000.00. The actual cost of the float is a little less, but contribution has to be made to certain items to the City of Pasadena. I have not gone in to sign this contract yet, and we are in a p:_o sition to cancel it. 0f course9 if we cancel it there are certain expenditures we would still -3- CC 12-12-55 e40 have to meet. I have been called on to sign the contract tomorrow, but I will not do so as I do not know where that. $10,000.00 is at. If.the council can see its way clear to help us with $3,000.00 we are all set, if not we will pull out of the thing. Councilman Kaye When this matter was first brought up, at that time you people indicated you had a pledge of7,000.00. Mr. Miller: That amount has kept feeding out and we have kept building • it up. This .Council did not co mnit itself, you said you would do what you could and let it go at that. Councilman Kaye You think it (float contract) would be incomplete with private financing? Mr. Miller: We can, I believe, finance this whole proposition by making necessary arrangement s with one of the major movie outfits. As soon as we do that however) we lose control of the matter and they (moving outfit) will put in their own queen on the float, design the float to their way of thinking, etc; I do not believe anyone would even recognize the float as we have shown it. We have been very reluctant to do it in this way. Councilman Kayo I have been talking with those on the committee and they had' stated they had some possible contacts for help in financing this. Mr. Miller: All the contacts have been thoroughly :explored. Councilman Brown. The budget statement approved $3,000.00 for publicity. We have spent $1,858.00 leaving us a balance of $1,142.00 so actually we do not have the $2,500.00 to offer from this source. Mr. Miller: I trust your General Fund is not so depleted that you could not find $3,000.00. City Administrator stated that this amount could be applied. from the General Fund for such a project. Motion of Councilman Kay, and seconded by Councilman Brown to hold this matter over was withdrawn. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Van Horn that the City of West Covina is willing to underwrite this proposal not to exceed the -4- CC 12-12-55 -5- estimate of $2,500.009 with further provision that the proper persons in charge of this matter give the Council reasonable proof of the actual necessity of the amount of $2,500.00 from the City to help finance this Rose Parade Float project. `Motion passed on mll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Van Horn, Sperline, Hurst Noes: Councilman Brown Absent: None 'Not Voting' Councilman Kay REQUEST BUILDING. PERMIT Construction of Commercial Store Building Utech APPROVED Department that this request the City Attorney. Mr. Gerschler presented and read a communication dated December 12, 1955, from Mr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Utech of 2035 E. Cameron Avenue. This communication requested a building permit to be issued on a piece of property on the S.E. side of Glendora Avenue, between the Great Wall Restaurant and the West Covina Maple Shop. It was recommended by Mr. Gerschler of the Planning be granted subject to a statement of approval from The City Attorney stated that the Council may grant this request as a legal pro- position. "You have authority to issue a building permit provided the premises are not used until the zoning application is approved by Council, and accepting their (applicants) waiver of damages. Mayor Hurst: The Precise Plan on this pro pe rty has been adopted as an overall plan by the City so it is just a Zone Change that is necessary. I think we should accept the recommendation of the Planning Secretary. . Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Kay, .and carried, that issuance of a building permit to Mr. and Mrs. Utech be approved providing applicants meet the following requirements: • 1) Required improvements be first installed according to the approved Precise Man for the area, or bonded provided therefore. 2) That the premises not be used until rezoning to C-1 or C-2 be approved by the City Council. 3) That the building plans be approved by the Building Department. and with further addition that the City Council accepts waiver of claims by applicant. DATE -SET FOR HEARING Hearings were set for regular meetings of December 27, 1955, and January 9, 1956 on the following items: -5- CC 12-12-55 Dates set for hearing (conot) M Zone Change No. 61 C.T. Ryder. Location: South of Walnut Creek and Wash, between Larkwood Street and Azusa Avenue. Tentative Map No.22268 Request R-3. Existing Zone: R A, potential (12-27-55) R 1. Recommended for appro val by the planning Commission on December 7, 1955. Precise Plan Irving Kaiden & Alex Harkias. Location.: S.E. and Corner of Glendora Avenue and Walnut Creek Reclassification No. Parkway. Request C=l. Existing Zone R-A, 65(1405) potential C-l. Recommended for approval by .(1-9-56) the planning commission December 7, 1955. Precise Plan No. 64 Moser and Dale. Location: S.W. corner of and Workman Avenue and Vincent Avenue. Request-. Zone Change No. 59 Adoption of Official Precise Plan and R-P Zone. (1-9m56)- Existing Zone: R-A. Denied by planning Commission December 7, 1955. Appeal requested to Council December 12, 1955. PRECISE PLAN NO. 56 Maps were presented by City Engineer. Location: (Revised) Northwest corner of M;Lma Avenue and Puente Avenue. and Request: Adoption of Official Precise Plan R-P ZONE CHANGE NO. 49 and C-l. Existing zone: R-A, potential R-P. Bong & Cummings Originial Precise Plan denied by the Planning PARTIAL APPROVAL Commission on 7-18-55. Appealed to the City Council and application reviewed and referred back to the Planning Commission for consideration of Revised Precise Plan. Mr. Gerschler presented and read Resolutions No.320 and No.321 of the Planning Commission recommending approval of the Precise Plan and Zone Change as follows: r% • 1) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49, Ordinance No.225, including utilities, be installed accordingly and meet the approval of the City Engineer. This- to include street lights and sidewalks. 2) That the precise plan conform to the proposed R.O.W. of the State Division of Highways. 3) That all necessary street widening shall be deeded to the City of West Covina. 4) That all buildings and signs not exceed one story in height. 5) That all exterior lighting be installed and maintained in a manner eliminating any nuisance to adjacent residential property. M1 • CC 12-12-5.5 -7- 6) That adequate water supply and fire protection be provided as required by Ordinance No. 237 and Ordinance No. 315. 7) That all excavating and grading work conform to provisions of Ordinance 'No.384. 8) That all. bonds, fees and deposits for improvements be posted before building permits are issued. 9) That a 6-foot masonry .wall be constructed along the northerly and westct__ ,-r property lines in the event that any R-19 R-2 orR-3 takes place on the adjoining property. 10) That a 2-foot buffer and 6-inch concrete curb be constructed along the Easterly side of the parking area. 11) That the Northerly access to the rear parking area be shown as 24°-0" wide. 12) That a 5-foot walk be shown along the Westerly side of the Southerly building. 13) That the Service Station pump island set -backs be shown as a minimum 15 0 -0" from parking lot. 14) That all driveway openings be limited to 30 a -0" in width.. 15) That parkways on Azusa Avenue be shown as 88-011. Mr. Zug: I would like to know what is Eping to happen to the five acres west of this property. Councilman Sperline:, We have two properties here which are almost the same size and the same zonirg, and I think we should try to work out something in regard to that part which is potential. Mr. Bong, Applicant; As far as the R-P potential zone is concerned it mould be alright with me to hold that part over, but I would like to have the Council's approval on the G-1 as the time element is now very essential. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded .by Councilman Brown that Parcel ICI of Precise Plan No. 64 and Zone Change No. 49 be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Planning Department, but that Parcel 'A' -and IBB be held over for further study. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst Noes; None Absent: None WE Is • CC .12-12-55 E TENTATIVE MAP Revised Tentative Maps of Tract No. 22097 were TRACT NO. 22097 (Revised) presented by City Engineer. Location*. SW Harold W. Cooper. dorner-of Holt and Oregon Avenues, 8.21 Acres - HELD OVER 18 lots - Area District III. Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on December 7, 1955. Mr. Gerschler stated "The County Master Plan shows a portion of this property conflicting with proposed alignment of Grand Avenue at the easterly end of this property. It -takes 100 feet off Lot No. 4 and 50 feet off Lot No. 3. We do not know where the center line is goint to fall on this. Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman ..Sperline., and carried,, that Revised Tentative Map of Tract No. 22097 be held over until information regarding the alignment of Grand Avenue is obtained. ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS TRACT NO. 20197 -E.B, 'Snoddy APPROVED release of remainder of deposit for street signs and trees not Upon recommendation of.the City Engineer motion by Councilman Sperline., seconded by Councilman Brown., and carried that. street improvements of Tract No. 20197 locatedat Foxdale Avenue and Puente Avenue be accepted and authorize the in the amount of $773.04., retaining $165.00 installed to date. ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS Upon recommendation of the City Engineer TRACT NO. 21028 motion by (councilman Kay, seconded by Council - Marshall Secrest man Sperline, and carried that street improve - APPROVED ments of Tract No. 21028 located at the south- east corner of Lark Ellen Avenue and Puente Avenue be accepted and authorize the release of the remainder of the deposit, retaining $255.00 for street trees and signs not installed to date. ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS TRACT NO. 20520 Kaufman Homes, Inc. APPROV ED and Vine Avenue be accepte Company Bond No. RLA 14840 being cleaned'up after the d Upon recommendation of the City Engineer motion - by Councilman Kay., seconded by Council- man Sperline, and carried, that -'street improve ments of Tract No. 20520 located at the west side of Valinda Avenue between Merced Avenue and authorize the release of Seaboard Surety in the amount of $88,000.00, subject to the streets landscapers' operations. . MODIFICATION OF OVERALL Maps were presented by Mr. Gerschler. . PRECISE PLAN IN C=3 CENTRAL Recbmmended for approval by the Planning BUSINESS AREA Commission Resolution No. 313. Yield over from APPROVED December 5, 1955. Mr. F. Delay pointed out the notation at the bottom of this map regarding depth of buildings,, 80 feet. Mr. Delay pointed out that in the C-3 zone which will place automobile agencies and other heavy uses that such projects will not get very far with an 80 foot depth stipulated for buildings. "As long as -:- CC 12-12-55 m9® parking requirements are met in this area I see no reason why we should be told we cannot go over a certaincbpth or width. We can meet all requirements of* dedications., street improvements and parking requirements so why 'pin us down'?" Motion by Councilman Sperline., seconded by Councilman Brown,, and carried., that, Modification of Overall Precise Plan in CW3 Central Business area be approved subject to the stipulation that the parcel marked 'future streets should have a 30mfoot pavement,, with 5-foot sidewalks oneach side.,. and that buildings depths should not be in excess of 95-feet on all frontage buildings,, and subject to all recommendations of the Planning Commission,, Planning Consultant and City Engineer. as follows 1) Thatthe area for the widening of Glendora Avenue,, Garvey and Vincent Avenues along with service roads adjacent thereto and all future streets be deeded to the City of West Covina. 2) Sanitary sewer easements be provided. That unitary sewers be provided and meet the approval of the City Engineer. 3) That parking requirements conform to Ordinance No.325a 4) All street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance No.225,, including utilitiess-be installed accordingly and meet the approval of City Engineer and including street lights along service roads along with sidewalks.' 5) That parking areas be lighted and surfaced with pav6mehte 6) That adequate water supply and fire protection be provided. 7) All bonds,, fees anddeposits be posted before building permits are,issued. 8) All excavation and grading work to conform to Ord.inance Noe384. 9) That alternate service drives at Southeast corner of triangle be showne SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Brown„ seconded by Councilman ORDINANCE NO-'445 Sperline,, and carried,, that second` and final -reading . Precise Plan & be given to Ordinance No. 445 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE Reclassification No.63 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA., CALIFORNIA,, Victor Anderson ADOPTING A PRECISE PIAN,FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN. ADOPTED PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 14. OF ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA9 AND AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 147 (Victor Anderson)." Location., Southeast corner of Garvey and Sunset Avenues. Motion by Councilman Sperline,, seconded by Councilman Brown,, and carried, that reading of the body'of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Sperline9'seconded by Councilman Kay that Ordinance No. 445 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows., Ayeso Councilmen Kay,, Van Horne Sperline9 B cwn9 Hurst No.sa None Absentz None t 1. ti CC 12-12-55 =10- SECOND READING Nfotion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman ORDINANCE NO, 446 Kay., and carried, that second and final reading be given Precise Plan & to Ordinance No. 446 ""AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Reclassification No. 61 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A Van Horn & Darby PRECISE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES ADOPTED IN SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 14 OF ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA' AND AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 147 (Van Horn and Darlyo)01' Locations- Northeast corner of Glendora and Service Avenues. Motion by Councilman Kay.,seconded by Councilman Sperline., and carried., that reading of the body of the Ordinance be waived,, Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Sperline that Ordinance No. 446 be adoptedo • Motion passed on roll, call es follows. .Ayes. Councilman Kay, Sperline, Brown, Hurst Noes,, None Absents: None 'Not Voting'. Councilman Van Horn ( All three motions) FIRST READING City Attorney presented'andread Ordinanne.No- 447 "AN ORDINANCE NO,, 447 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF. THE, CITY -OFIMT COVINA., Unlawful to wilfully CALIFOR RIA., MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON T 0 WILFULLY give false or unfounded GIVE ANY FALSE OR UNFOUNDED INFORMATION TO THE POLICE information to the DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HINDERING OR'DELAYING AN Police Dept, INVESTIGATION., AND MAKING THE VIOIATION OF.THIS ORDINANCE A MISDEMEANOR., PUNISHABLE BY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT IN TIM CITY OR COUNTY JAIL, OR BOTH SUCH FINE AND.:IMPRISONMENTe" Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown., and carried., that Ordinance No. 447 be given its first reading. FIRST READING City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 448 "AN ORDINANCE NO. 448 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, Adopting a Precise Plan CALIFORNIA., ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT Babson_ & Associates OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN SAID -CITY .9 PURSUANT TO ECTIQN 14 OF ORDINANCE 'NO,, 147 ' (Babson & Associates." Location. North side of Badillo Street.,west_of Orange Avenue. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Kay, and carried., that Ordinance No, 448 be given its first . reading. 'Not voting'. Mayor Hurst RESOLUTION NO., 847 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 848 Appointing an Acting "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST " Street Superintendent COVINA., CALIFORNIA., APPOINTING AN ACTING STREET SUPER© James Heath INTENDENT." Motion by Councilman Browns seconded by ADOPTED Councilman Kay that Resolution No. 847 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows-. .Ayes. Councilman Kay, Van Horn., Sperline, Brow r, Hurst Noes: Norte Absent,, None ®10® • CC 12-12-55 RESOLUTION NO. 848 Appinting a Fire Captain and Fire Engineer Robert C. Wolfe Ralph A,. Hardin ADOPTED Ayes., Councilmen Noes,. None Absento None RESOLUTION No. 849 Receipt of Notice of Intention to circulate petition for annexation by,City of West Covina (West Covina Annexation No. 138) ADOPTED City A':ttorney presented andread Resolution No, 848 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFW.ST COVINA., CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING..A FIRE CAPTAIN AND FIRE ENGINEER." Kotion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Sperline that Resolution No. 848 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, 'Brown,, ,Hurs`L man Kay that Resolution No. City Attorney presented andread Resolution No, 849 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINk CALIFORNIA, ACKNUTLE➢LING THE RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRULATE PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF WEST COVINA OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO SAID CITY ON THE NORTH9 TOGETHER WITH STATEMENT OF REASONS THEREFORE, AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF PETITION THEREON.QQ Motion by Councilman SperlineD seconded by Council- 849 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows,. Ayes,. Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst Noes-. None Absents' None -RESOLUTION NO* 850 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 850 Authorizing signatures QQA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF W EST required on General and COVINA, CALIFORNIA9 AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF CHECKS Trust Accounts as required AND/OR WARRANTS ON.BEHALF OF THE CITY BY THE MAYOR, by. Resolution No. 839 CITY-C LERK AND CITY T REASURER THEREOF." Motion by ADOPTED Councilman Van Horn; seconded by Councilman Kay that Resolution No. 850 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call a s follows., Ayes Councilman Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst Noes,. None Absent., None RESOLUTION NO. 851 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No, 851 Accepting Grant Deed QQA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST Street Widening . COVINA9 CALIFORNIA., ACCEPTING EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF (Zone Variance No. 110) WEST `COVINA9_ FOR STREET AND HIGH6JAY PURPOSES (The. ADOPTED Brethren. Home Missions Council, Inc.)." Locations. Northeast corner of Lark Ellen Avenue and Puente Avenue. Motion by Councilman Brown., seconded by Councilman Kay that Resolution No. 851 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows - Ayes. Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst Noess None Absent.. None CC 12-12-55 -12- CJ RESOLUTION NO. 852 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 852., ACCEPT ,BOND accepting General Casualty Company of America's Bond Sewer Improvements; No. 332620., in the amount of $34,,748.89 for sewer Track No. 20682 improvements in Tract Noo 20682 located at the North - and No. 20993 west corner of Azusa and Ftancisquito Avenue and in ADOPTED Tract No. 20993 located at the Southwest corner of Azusa and Merced Avenues. (Sponseller &.Sons). Motion by Councilman Brown., seconded by Councilman Sperline mat Resolution No. 852 be adopted. Motion passed on rollcall as follows*. Ayes.: Councilmen Kay., Van Horn., Sperline., Brown., Hurst Noes None Absentz None RESOLUTION DT0. 853 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 853 Requesting County hearing B'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF withdrawal from County Fire WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF Protection'of certain SUPERVISORS OF LOS A NGELES, COUNTY TO FIX A TIME portions now annexed to AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF THE QUESTION OF WITHDRAWAL West Covina FROM THE COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS OF CERTAIN ADOPTED PORTIONS OF SUCH DIST RICTS'NOW ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA." Motion by Councilman Brown., seconded by Councilman Sperlinethat Resolution No. 853 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows., Ayes. Councilmen Kay., Van Horn., Sperline., Brown., Hurst Noes. Norte Absent.' None RESOLUTION NO. 855 City Attorney presented a ndxead Resolution No. 855 Appointing City Menager "A RESOWTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST .and Finance Officer COVINA., CALIFO RNIA,'EMPLOYING A CITY MANAGER-. CREATING ADOPTED A NEW POSITITION OF -CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER AND APPOINTING VAUGH WALTERS THERETO." City Administrator stated that Resolution No. 845., pertaining to this same matter., had been passed by the Council at the adjourned regular meeting of December 59 1955. However., since therewere only three members of the Council present at that time this Resolution No. 8559 which is the same in form As Resolution!Np,. 845,, is being presented so that it can be voted on by all the Council members., who are present this evening. Motion by Councilman Brown9seconded by Councilman Sperline that Resolution No. 855 beadopted. Motion passed on,rollcnll as foliaks*. Ayes. Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown., Hurst Noes., Norte Absent. None REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS It was consensus of Council that this matter be OF PLANNING COMMISSION held over for further study., as not enough time Installation of Sidewalks had been had to discuss this completely. HELD OVER -12- CC 12-12-55 -13- RE*. BURNING HOURS IN City Administrator stated as follows,. °`We have had CITY OF WEST COVINA quite a bit of - trouble along with other cities of the East San Gabriel Valley with respect to trying to ger permission to burn orange trees in our sub- divisions. The City of Glendora approached the Smog Control Board with the idea of getting variances on the burning but without subeess. A .Subdivider in West Covina also tried to get permission to burn 600 trees and was rejected. On December 219 1955 a meeting is being called of Mayor, City Managers, and Fire Chiefs to see if we cannot solve this problem in some way. We cannot seem to .convince those cities, which do not have this problem of burning because of so many new subdivisions, of the necessity for allowing us to do this burning. We naw let these trees dry out and allow them to be burned as a fire hazard. We • think perhaps this meeting night help to solve this problem which confronts us." REPORTS OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Motion by Councilman Brown1seco,nded by Councilman Kay,:that payment of Claims and Demands be authorized subject to audit by the Auditing`Committee. Motion passed on roll call a3 follows,. Ayes,. Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline,,Brown,,Hurst Noes,. None Absent,. None DEDICATION'CEREMONITES City Administrator stated that an invitation had been Inter -Community .. extended to all members of -the Council to attend the Hospital dedication ceremonies of -the new wing to the Interco Community Hospital in Covina on December 15, 1955E at 2 P,N.� December. 16, 17 and 18, from 2 to 6 P.M, will b e ° Open Houseb . EXTRA EMPLOYEES City Administrator stated, "In regard to Councilman Kay°s inquiry as tow hether or not Extra employees -had-been approved by the City Council, I believe this has been done except in cases of using Extra help for Emergencies regarding deadlines for certain work for which extra help was used. The City Attorney..stated'.that; he would. recommend that the'City Administrators rep- port on extra help,, fv'en if it is used for only a few hours or days, just to alleviate any contingencies khich might arise. CITRUS MUNICIPALCOURT City Administrator submitted report of Distribution REPORT® FINES & of Fines and Forefeitures for the City .of West,Covina FORFEITURES for the month of November , 1955- November,, 1955 RETURN OF ACCESS RIGHTS City Administrator stated that there is a problem on North Lark Ellen Ave. North Lark Ellen Avenue regarding access rights to Weld.ay Lark Ellen Avenue regarding accessiights to Lark Ellen Avenue from one lot in the subdiv18i.on belong ing to -13- CC 12-12-55 _14- Mrs. Welday, Lot 9, Track 18807., The lot cannot be divided as it is too small and in Area District II. Recommend that a turn -around be built and give access rights back onto Lark Ellen Avenuen but that this lot should not be,split at any time. Council directed the City Attorney to draw up a Resolution regarding this matter to bring before the Council at their next meeting s DRAWING OF PROPOSED City -Administrator presented picture drawing of new, ,CIVIC CENTER Civic Center as presented by Albert C. Martin., APFIROVED Architects. City Administrator stated they would like the Cou*ncilO's approval of this drawing layout so they may use it for publicizing and advertising of this center in the papers. The only draw -back to this picture is thehouses placed in the left hand corner. However$ they will be taken out and some minor changes will be made before this drawing is presented for publication... Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded and Councilman Brown, d carried that the drawing of the proposed Civic Center be approved. LANDSCAPING OF ' THE City Administrator stated that he had received pro® CIVIC CENTER posals in -regard to landscaping of the Center which presents quitela problem. "We have several proposals and believe that they can be shown at the next meeting so -that the Council can look at these ideas. POLICE DEPARTMENT City ty Administrator presented and read communication RESIGNATION, from James 'B.-Ford, Sgt. submitting his resignation James Bo Ford, Sgt, as, member of the West Covina Police-'Departmefit ACCEPTED effective December 15., 1955. -Notion-.by'Co-uncilman Sperlineq seconded by Councilman Kayand carried, that the resignation of James B. Ford be acceptedq effective December 15., 1955. POLICE DEPARTMENT Clty'Administrator presented and read communication • PROMOTION from T.J. Stanford, Chief of Police recommending that George Odle to Sgt. Patrolman George Odle be promoted to Sergeant, and APPROVED -that Officer Odle had passed the Sergeants Examination conducted on February 2., 19550, Nottion by.Council® man Sperline., seconded by Councilman Kay., and carried., that on recommendation of the-Ch'ief of Police,, Patrolman George Odle be promoted to Sergeant, at a Sergeant'-s salary., to become effective December 15, 1955, with the usual six (6) months probationary period. Motion passed on roll call as follows,. Ayes-. Councilmen Kay,,, Van Horn, Spprline, Brown2 Hurst Noes-.,, None Absent,. None ­ -14- 1 CC 12-12-55 -15- RTf- Ti A E POLICE DEPARTMENT Roy Ernst APPROVED Notion by.CounciL-aan Sperline., seconded by Councilman Brown, that Roy Ernst be employed, on atemporary appointment basisq atpatrolmanls salary effective Dec6mber.159 1955. Motion passed on roll call as follawb*. Ayes-. Councilmen Kay, Van Horn,, Sperline,, Brown., Hurst Noes.- None Absent.* None Councilman Sperline stated,, regarding this matter, that this Dian has had.some 20 years experience in the Los -Angeles County Shbriff0s Departmentq and because of his age he should come in on a,temporary basis. "He is retired from one Cityp and if we get a retirement system this man would not be eligible for it. I • believe this man has a lot of good knowledge that we can use and we have -a lot of new men in the department that I think he can help." SMALL BORE RIFLE RANGE City Administrator read a communication from Parks and Recreation Commission requesting use of property of Frank Reynolds, located at southerly end of Citrus Street for a small bore.rifle range on a temporary basislunder supervision of licensed instructors as part of the recreation program. It eras consensus of Council that a full report of ownership of Mr'0 Reynolds and the right to use it for such a project be presented to the Council. City Attorney stated that the Council may grant temporary permission to have a rifle range in this area by the Police Department,, but subject to cancellations, as part of the recreational program. It mst,bewith the consent of the owner. Zoning is more for permanent basis. CONSULTING SERVICES Councilman Kay questioned regarding.Consulting Service Funds for Mr.' Gersdhler. nI would suggest the possibility of allowing the use of-.thebalance of the fund as put forth in the budget for Whitnall & Associates for Mr. Gersehlerus use for consulting services as he needs them. Perhaps this could be done with Mr. Gerschler°s filing an itemized account of finances used. Perhaps something could be worked out on a contract basis with the Reg16na.L elanning Commission'," It was consensus of • Council that Mr. Gerschier obtain a report on just what.the services would be as rendered by the County Regional Planning Commission. Councilman Kay stated that in regard tothereport of Price -Waterhouse outside auditors, it had been his -understanding that they had made a statement that at some future date they would be back to explain -the details and report of their investigations. "I do not think we should let this matter drop. Perhpas we could have them out the -first or second week in January., after we have our new finance officer working in his official capacity.02 City Administrator stated that these People would be willing to come out and talk, with the Council any time. -15- CC .12m12�55 TERMINATION OF AUDITOR City Administrator asked Council if they might prefer POSITION OF MR, KUHN. that Mr, Kuhn go over this date of termination until January la 1956 the new Finance'Officer is'oriented to his job, Mr, Kuhn could i41e ar up the whole calender year and help Mr. -Walters* tiro Kuhn is willing to do sp,, and probably Mr, Kuhn' s part would be finished a bout February 1,, •1;956, It was -the consensus,df Council that this be donee PUBLICITY DEVELOPMENTS Councilman Kay stated$ "There has been dLseussion on publicity work being done f or the City regarding different developments in the City and I am wondering if we were in a position to go further or authorize our Administrator to go ahead on this., in preparation of facts about the City,: Has anything been done • on this City Administrator.,stated. that nothing has been actively done as yet,, but that facts are being collected and that some r eport regarding this matter should be forthcoming very shortly, •Mr°o Ss°Weitsman -1fro;Weitsman stated that he did not feel that his Tenman Enterprises., property could be profitably subdiVided'on a 20.,000 Inc* square'foot basis under Area.District IV, "I would like to have Area District III, .In the last six months developing has gone up cdnsiderably in cost and.I do not feel I can profitably develop 38 lots, I feel to d o so profitably I must have at least 48 lots." It was suggested by the Council that the applicant apply for Zone Ohange to Area District III to the Planning Commission and if cation is 'not taken within the legally allotted'time it can be given to the Council for action, No further businesses',, meeting a djourned'at 11030 P.M. until Monday December 199 1955., at 7 a30 P o. G ROBERT FLOTTEN a16_ JOr HURST, MAY08