12-19-1955 - Regular Meeting - Minutes2
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COV INA, CALIF.
December 19, 1955
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hurst at 7-:55 p.m. in the West Covina
City Hallo
Present: Mayor Hurst., Councilmen Sperline, Kay, Van Horn., Browns
Absent: None
Others: City Clerk and City Administrator, City Attorney., City Engineer, City
Treasurer, and Mr. M. Gerschler, Planning Department.
ZONE CHANGE NO. 38
Inconnection with
Unclassified Use Permit No. 10
Precise Plan No.44
Sponseller & Sons
REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Shadydale Avenue as follows:
..Maps of Precise Plan were presented by City Engineer.
Location: northeast corner of Irwindale & Garvey
Avenues. Request C®3 to Cm2 potential. (Unclassified
Use Permit No. 10 - Precise Plan No. 44.) Held over
from December 5, 1955. Communication was read by the
City Clerk from Mr. Joseph L. Meneghel of 202 N.
Shadydale Avenue and Mr. Hugh M. Hughes of 201 N.
"Re: Application for zone change of the property of Sponseller and Sons to
permit use of their property, which borders the properties of the under-
signed -located at 201 and 202 N. Shadydale Avenue, for the purpose of
erecting a shopping center.
"We, the undersigned., object to -one portion of the proposed plan --the erection of
a buffer wall 15 feet inward from Sponselleros property line bordering our property
line. This.15 foot side strip separating our properties (from the wall to the property
line) would serve two purposes.
l; To offer residents north of said property line access to the Shopping Center
via Broadmoor and Shadydale Avenues.
2. To provide adequate drainage for both Broadmoor and Shadydale Avenues since
we do not have a.sewer system,at the present time.
"We object to the location of this wall for the following reasons:
1. Excessive pedestrian traffic thereby invading our privacy and therefore nec-
essitating the building of a wall or fence on the property line at our exm
pense. All homes are designed with the living area --kitchen, dining room, etc,
facing the sleeping area of the adjacent home to insure a reasonable amount
of privacy. Our homes have the living area facing the proposed 15 foot alley.
2. (a) Accumulation of trash --beer cans, bottles, etc., which are inherent in
alleys bordering commercial property.
(b) Accumulation of mud, leaves, grass cuttings and stagnant water drained
from the driveways and lawns on Broadmoor and Shadydale Avenues. The
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Correction to Minutes of Adjourned meeting of December 19, 1955:
The following was part of original minutes, but left out when re -typed:
RESOLUTION N0. 859 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 859
ACCEPTING GRANT DEED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Richfield Oil Corp. WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED COVERING
Azusa Avenue REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, FOR STREET
ADOPTED AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES (Richfield Oil Corporation)
(Precise Plan No. 34) Motion by Councilman Brown,
seconded by Councilman Sperline that Resolution No. 859 be adopted. Passed on
roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Sponseller--contd.
City of West Covina holds an easemerit''on our properties in the form
of a trough to provide drainage to both these avenues and the above
condition has existed for the past several years plaguing us with
flies,, Black Widows, any and all types of bugs not to mention the
objectionable odor emanating.from the stagnant water plus the more
than probably assumption that this condition would be injurious to
our health and that of our families.
3. The alley would be restricted to pedestrian use with barriers
erected to excluse auto traffic. These barriers would also exclude
police patrol cars which would be badly needed in this type of alley.
"We propose that the said wall be erected .on the property line with openings on
Broadmoor and Shadydale Avenues tp permit pedestrian traffic to and from the shopping
center.
"We proposed this for the following reasons:
1. Residents north of the shopping center would have direct access to the center
via the entrances on Shadydale and Broadmoor Avenues without walking the full
length of the alley (over 400 feet) to the entrance located on the service
road paralleling Twindale Avenue..
2. Elimination of the necessity of police patrol.
3. Elimination of necessity of cleaning the alley by city employees (paid by
taxpayers).
4. This would also benefit Sponseller and Sons since this would allow him an
additional 6,000 (approx.) square feet which could be used for additional
parking facilities at no further cost.
"It is evident from the above that Sponseller's proposal benefits no one including
Sponseller - while our proposal would benefit all concerned.
"Nb respectfully submit this for your consideration."'
Councilman Van Horn: Has this plan been before the Planning Commission?
City Attorney: I do not believe they have seen it.
Councilman Van Horn: It seems to me that this should come before the Planning Commis-
sion to see what they would do with this Precise Plan.
City Attorney: I think that if,this is the first time this planlas been pre-
sented it should have the study and recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
Councilman Kay: This Council was asked to reconsider request for potential C-2
and Council asked applicant to bring in Precise Plan to show.
what he .would do regarding this area. I think we should give some expression of our
opinions of this type of development in here and make recommendations to the Planning
Commission along these lines. The applicant should make his proper applications to
the Planning Commission and then to the City Council.
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Councilman Stan Harm I think the whole question is whether we want to maintain 0-1
or change to 0-2 in this area. T do not think there is anything
we could do if the applicant wanted it C-l.
councilman Kayr We have already. recognize d 0-1 zoning with the servioe station
on the corner, There is not doubt that some commercial- enter-
prise is in order heres but we should make our recommendations to the Planning Commie®
sion and go through the proper procedures. What difference will C-2 zone or 0-'.L tons
make?
Mr. 0ersohleri The' difference wao ld be -in the height of the buildings, 0-1
zone would be limited to two-story building, G-2 zone would
be limited to four-story buildings. The same parking ratio is applicable to either
zone since it is based on used
Mayor Huretr It would seem that if this whole block were being considered
it would be unsightly to have four-story buildings against
single-family dwellings,
Councilman Sperline: At the last meeting of Council it was the consensus of the
people present at the hearing that.they did not want any type
of development which would cause a large amount of.traffio and wanted reassurance
regarding traffic on Shadydale and Sroadmoor Avenues. I believe it was stated by one
of the persons represented that they were not objected to a market or service station
or drug store providing the traffic situation is eliminateds' but did not want a large
development such as a theatre or recreation center which would bring a greater traffic
hazard with it.
Mayor.Hurst; Is it possible to cul-de-sac the street ends and still follow
the block wall pattern?
Mr. Gerschler: Yes, I believe this could be done.
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Sperline� and carried, that applim
• carit's Precise Plan, along with requested %one Change, be referred to the Planning
Commission* The recommendation of the City Council is that the Planning Commission
consider the granting of Commercial zoning in this area, using their own discretion
as to the Precise Plan and the extent of the commercial development involved* It
was further stipulated by the City Council that special consideration be given to
Shadydale and Broadmoor Avenues regarding cul-de-sacs or whatever other solution
can be worked out to the best benefits of all concerned*
SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Sper-
ORDINANCE NO. 447 Line, and carried'. that -second and final reading be given
Unlawful to willfully. give to Ordinance No. 447 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
false or unfounded informa- THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL
Lion to Police Dept. FOR ANY.PERSON.TO WILFULLY GIVEN ANY FALSE OR UNFOUNDED
ADOPTED" INFORMATION TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FORTHE PURPOSE OF
HINDERING OR DELAYING AN INVESTIGATION, AND MAKING THE
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE A MISDEMEANOR, PUNISHAILE.BY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT IN THE
CITY OR COUNTY JAIL, OR BOTH SUCH FINE AND IMPRISONMENT." Motion by Councilmen Kay,
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Ord. #447mmcontd.
seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that reading of the body of the ordi-
nance be waived. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Kay, that
Ordinance No. 447 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Sperline, Van Horn, Kay, Hurst.
Noes: None
Absent: None
• SECOND READING Motion b Councilman Brown seconded b Councilman Sperline
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ORDINANCE NO. 44.8 and carried (Mayor Hurst not voting), that second and final
.Adopting a Precise Plan reading be given to Ordinance No. 448 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Babson`& Associates CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN
ADOPTED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 14 'OF ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, AND AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 147 (Babson & Associates.)." Location°
North side of .Badillo- Street, west of Orange Avenue. Motion by Councilman Brown,,
seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried (Mayor Hurst not voting), that reading
of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by
Councilman Sperline that Ordinance No. 448 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call
as follows.
Ayes. Councilmen Brown, Sperline, Van Horn, Kay
Noes° None
Absent: -None
°Not Voting'-. Mayor Hurst
RESOLUTION NO. 856 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 856 "A
VEHICULAR.ACCESS RIGHTS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF',EST COVINA,
RESTORED CALIFORNIA RESTORING TO THE OWNER OF CERTAIN REAL PRO=
Lark Ellen Avenue PERTY IN SAID CITY VEHICULAR RIGHTS ALONG LARK ELLEN AVENUE
Tract No. 18807 PPREVIOUSLY RELINQUISHED TO SAID CITYa9' (Lot 9 of Tract
• .Pearl Welday No. 18807). Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by
ADOPTED Councilman Kay that Resolution No. 856 be adopted. Motion
passed on roll call as follows-.
Ayes-. Councilmen Brown, Sperline, Van Horn, Kay, Hurst.
Noes. None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION 140. 857 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 857 "A
EXTEND AND.IMPROVE THE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
SAN DIMAS WASH .. CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF -SUPERVISORS OF LOS
APPROVED ANGELES COUNTY T 0 EXTEND AND IMPROVE THE.EXISTING SAN
DIMAS WASH IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONTROL FLOOD
HAZARDS." Motion by Councilman Brown,seconded by
Councilman. Kay that Resolution No. 857 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as
follows.
Ayes.* Councilmen Brown,
Noesg None
Absent-. None
Sperline, Van Horn, Kay, Hurst.
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RESOLUTION NO.6,858 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 858 "A
1. LOT OPENING_.TRACT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
No. 19505 CALIFORNIA., ACCEPTING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES
Bruce_Av nue CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO
ADOPTED SAID CITY.B° Por access to Tract No, 21908, Location$
Southeast side of Southeast side of Sunset Avenue between
by Councilman Brown that Resolution No. 858 be adopted. Motion passed on roll:C�Lu
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown., Sperline, Van Horn., Kay., Hurst.
Noes-. None
Absents None
RESOLUTION NO.. 860 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 860 accept -
ACCEPT BOND ing SaintPaul-Mercury°Indemnity Company Bond No, 1744755
Street Improvements in the amount(of $20.,500.00'for street improvements in
Tract No. 21908 Tract. No. 21908. Motion by Councilman Kay., seconded by
ADOPTED Councilman Brown that Resolution No, 860 be adopted,
Motion passed on roll call as followrs s
Ayes: Councilmen Browns Sperline., Van Horny Kay., Hurst.
Noess None
Absent'. None
RESOLUTION NO. 861 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No, 861
ACCEPT BOND accepting Saint Paul�Mercury Indemnity Bond No, 1744756
Sanitary -.Sewers in the amount of $7.,200.00 for construction of sanitary
Tract No. 21908 sewers in Tract No. 21908. Motion by Councilman Kay,
ADOPTED seconded by Councilman Sperline that Resolution No. 861
be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows$:
Ayess- Councilmen Brown., Sperline, Van Horn, Kay., Hurst.
Noes'. None
Absents None
FINAL MAP Final Maps of' -Tract No 21908 were presented by City
Tract No, 21908 Engineer. Location. S'outheast side of Sunset Avenue,
Steve Homes between Roseway Street and Mariana Street. 8.6 Acres
APPROVED 31 lots - Area District II. City Engineer stated that
he would recommend approval of this final map subject
to the followings
1. Receipt of Title Report.
Motion by Councilman Sperline., seconded by Councilman Kay., and carried that Final
Map of -Tract No. 21908 be approved subject to the recommendations of the City
Engineer.
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CITY OF WEST COVINA Motion by Councilman Kay., seconded by Councilman Brown
.PUBLICITY. EXPENDITURE that the City Administrator and the Mayor be authorized
APPROVED to expend not in excess of $1500.00 for publicity purpose
to bring up to date ssid to publicize the new brochure of
the City of West Covina. Motion passed.on roll call as
follows
Ayes: Councilmen Kay,, Van Horn,, Sperline, Brown,, Hurst
Noesa None
Absente° None
RESOLUTION OF City Council directed the City Attorney to prepare and
APPRECIATION. present a resolution thanking Captain Mark Henson and
the Junior Chamber of Commerce for the program developed
in the interst of Safe Driving Day in West Covina.
LANDSCAPING OF Mr. Deems,, Project Architect of Martin & Associates9 for
CIVIC CENTER _ the Civic Center stated that it is important to have a
Master Plan of Landscaping design in conjunction with the
Civic Center design Master Plan. "I would like to get
this landscaping design completed so as to be able to include it with the final
Master Plan presentation of the West Covina Civic Center which will be on or before
January 159 1956. In order to be able to do this it would necessitate action by
the Council this evening,, if possible. I would like to recommend for the Council°s
consideratiori'Mr. Robert Erikkson who would be willing to submit a preliminary plan
of total design, including sprinkler system and planting. The overall design of
landscaping would compliment the architectural design of the Civic Center. Mr.
Erikkson would do a master plan of landscaping of complete studies of plant lay-
out, detailed study drawing of placement of plants, types and preliminary sprinkler
layout for $900.00. This amount of $900.00 would be reimbursable or d eductable
from his total fee if he would be contracted to do the job. I believe that Mr.
Erikkson can produce what would be needed in conjunction with the architectural
presentation by January 15th if action could betaken by the Council tonight.
Councilman Sperlinet. I think this landscaping is a very important item to
the development of this center. We have to have a plant
layout, that is necessary,, and it has to be correct as
you can have effect of beautiful buildings ruined by incorrect landscaping.
City Administrators This is the matter which was mentioned at the last meeting
of the Council. Landscaping should be worked out at the
same time as the architectural plans come along and I
feel that now is the time when the Council should give thought to this idea.
Councilman Kayo Mr. Flotten have you spoken to Mr. Erikksonq or others.,
in regard to this matter'
City Admirdstratora: Yes, sir,, I would. I believe the preliminary cost that
has been mentioned is well in line with what it should
be and both of the men I have discussed this matter with
are very close as to the figure of cost., but I believe that Mr. Erikkson would be
my choice.
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Councilman Van Horn.- I think that this is important to work out in conjunction
with the architectural design by January 15th. I think
we should a ct on this without further due study of
advertising for bids..
Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Brown that the City
Administrator and Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement with. Mr. Robert
Erikkson for preliminary Master Plan of Landscaping not to exceed the amount
of $900.00.
Motion passed on roll call as follows.-
Ayes.- Councilman Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst.
Noes. None
Absent: None
No further business, meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. .
next regular meeting of City Council to be held on December 27, 1955 at 8 p.m.
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