04-16-1956 - Regular Meeting - MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
April 16, 1956
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hurst in the West Covina City Hall at
8:13 P.M.
Present: Mayor Hurst, Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown
Absent: None
Others: City Manager; City Clerk and Asstt. Administrative Officer;. City Attorney;
City Treasurer; City Engineer; Mr. V. Walters, Chief Finance Officer;
Mr. M.C. Gerschler, Planning Department; Mr. W. Nollac, Sanitation Engineer.
WIMUNICATION-8
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ITEM NOT ON AGENDA Mrs. M. VanDame'stated that she wished to bring a matter
before the Council before adjournment of the meeting.
It was consensus that this could be heard after items on Agenda had been given atten-
tion of Council.
WRITTEN City Clerk stated that the Council had directed the
COM141UNICATIONS Planning Commission to make a study in regard to -appli-
cation for annexation, in the form of a petition, from
property owners of Rockway Drive and Willow Street. Property located on the southern
boundary of West Covina, approximately 450 feet south on Willow Street and 750 feet
west on Rockway Drive. The City Clerk read from the Minutes of the -Planning Commis-
sion meeting of 3-21-56 which stated "Motion by Commissioner Towner, annexation be
postponed until such time as a larger area can be considered." (See action by this
Council later in these minutes)
The City Clerk presented and read -a communication dated April 6, 1956, from the
City- of Covina per Clarke Chapman, City Clerk. This communication gave notice of
time and place for hearing protests on Proposed "Westerly Annexation District No.
27" on May 7, 1956 at 7:30 P.M. in the Covina City Hall. Copy of Resolution No. 687
of the City Council of Covina was attached.
PRECISE PLAN NO. 78 Location: West side of Sunset Avenue between Francis -
and quito Avenue and Delvale Street. Request: C-1 and R-P
CHANGE NO. 72 uses. Held over from April 9th for further study.
Reade & Knight City Clerk presented and read a communication dated
HELD OVER April 16, 1956 from Peter F. Schabarum, for applicants,
requesting that any decision relative to this Precise
Plan and Zone Change be postponed for a period of two weeks because of changes to
be made in Precise Plan as submitted.
Motion by Councilman Brown; seconded by Councilman Kay and carried that Precise
Plan No. 78 and Zone Change No. 72 be held over at the request of the applicant.
PRECISE PLAN NO. 80 Location: West side of Barranca Street, between Walnut
and Creek Wash and Virginia Avenue. Request: R-3 Use and"
ZONE CHANGE NO. 62 Adoption of Official Precise Plan. Existing Zone: R-A,
Arthur M. Daniels Potential R-3. Held over from April 9th for further study.
HEARING CONTINUED
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Mayor Hurst: We had some reports given to us at our last regular
meeting regarding this matter. We have also received
another report since that thime. Perhaps the members of this Council should state
their feelings in regard to this and make recommendations that you may wish to pass
on to the incoming Council.
Councilman Nan Horn: I feel +hat this Council, instead of acting on this
Precise Plan and Zone Change, should make individual
recommendations to the incoming Council as to our findings in public, hearings and
also in the report given by Planning Consultant, Mr. Bennett, in order to avoid
any further delay. Due to the fact they (the incoming 'Council) have to act on
ordinance covering this matter, without our recommendations the new Council would
not know whether to pass ordinance or not. If we make recommendations they will have
vailable the necessary data to act on the ordinance, either pass it or turn it
own or do whatever they see fit to do with it.
Councilman Sperline: In the report received from Mr. Bennett it was brought
out that under our present ordinance anyone going
into'Area III would have to provide 1800 square foot dwelling areas per unit.
We have not set up a definite plan for multiple dwellings in Area III, IV or II.
I think that should be done immediately and think those recommendations should
also be passed on with other recommendations.
Councilman Van Horn: I am going on record as being in favor of this zone
change due to the fact that it has been set by this Council
as a potential R-3 zone. I would like to see the Planning Commission make immediate
recommendations as to this minimum area per dwelling unit so as not to delay the new
Council and new decision be made on the minimum area per dwelling unit. I am inclined
to believe that the area between dwellings and garages should have very close study
and perhaps be made wider. More Precise Plan in screening, not only this particular
appplication but all R-3 areas, from residential (areas). There could be a little
more specific architectural designs shown on the plans as to buildings and placement.
Also believe there should be a wider street on the Southerly portion of the property.
Councilman Kay: Before we can consider the application Ithink that if we
are going to adhere to a rigid Precise Plan in order to
grant R-3 in area I think we would have to have a greater detailed plan. A plan showing
much lighter use of the land which is a very important factor not taken into account.
OWGerschler has stated there are 7-1/2 net acres to handle these buildings and if
e*would consider the use requested here I do not think we could consider, in my
opinion, having the number of units or people on these 7-1/2 acres as indicated in
the Precise Plan. Certainly many changes of the nature of street widths, one or two
story buildings, would have to be resolved as a policy matter and use to fit into the
matter. Perhaps we should study further the affect of putting in R-3 but if it goes
as presented I think the applicant asks for too much for the area involved.
Councilman Sperline: I have expressed myself in this matter and I think the
Council acted wisely. I think the R-3 should definitely
be in this area. However, I do feel it is a shame that we have been unable to make
a•firm decision because we did not have the mechanics with which to work. That is all
we are lacking. As far as exact design of buildings and layout of houses we have not
required that in other developments and do not think incoming Council, in my opinion,
should be concerned how they are actually designed. If they are going .to have people
design to city's wishes a committee should be set up, a building committee, and have
plans approved if you are going into that. I think a Precise Plan was put on this to
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Councilman Sperline: Cont1d
insure the cityts getting curbs, guttersp paving, street improvements and other
concessions, and if the time has come to go further I do not want to be a member
to recommend it. We do not.have the mechanics set up for multiple dwellings and
I think it is impossible to build at the 1800 square feet requirement now speci-
fied. I.am not in favor of requiring 1800 square feet per dwelling.
Councilman Brown* I think we have the mechanics to handle it aslong as we
have certain things set up in zoning ordinance. These
are all sub -standards according to ordinance zoning and could not go along with
this. I believe rest of the points have been covered pretty well.
• Mayor Hurst: in regard to the mechanics talked about it seems that our
former planning director stated in his comments that there
was either a typegraphical error or an error in judgement in the ordinance written
and also said this was a zone change matter or a variance and those things could
be corrected in such a zone change or variance proceedure.
This has been a controversial case and a number (of people) seem to be concerned
whether I should voice my opinions on this. I believe we should leave this matter
to the new council to come up with the proper answers. I think you have the expres-
sions of opinion from the two Councilmen that are leaving, stating their thinking
this should be changed to R-3 on one hand and on the other hand that the mechanics
should be changed so it could be handled not as an individual case but as one
applicable for all. Would also note the conclusions from the other Councilmen
present.
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that Precise
Plan No. 80 and Zone Change No. 62 be continued until meeting of May 14, 1956.
Not Voting - Councilman Sperline'
ZONE CHANGE NO. 59 Location, SW corner of Vincent Avenue and Workman Avenue.
and Existing Zone: R-1. Request Zone: R-P. Report of Mr.
PRECISE PLAN NO. 64 Bennett, Planning Consultant.
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HEARING CONTINUED
Councilman Van, Horn: I am under the same opinion that perhaps this application
should be handled`in the same;manner as the previous
Precise Plan and Zone Change on the agenda, with recommendations from this Council
to the new Council. They are the ones that will have to act on zoning.
Councilman Sperline: We hired Mr. Bennett to give us recommendations on this
matter. He gave us recommendations in regard to this
specific area but it was my opinion that it was to be a recommendation not only
on this specific area but all areas from Garvey north to Workman. The report was
strictly on the immediate Precise Plan and Zone Change. There was a question in
regard to holding this over and that if it is held over the Planning Commission
felt they would not want to consider this area here at all and therefore would not
consider Precise Plan. I fail to understand why they (Commission) are afraid to
consider area and possibility of TICtt zoning in area. As I stated before we have an
area of Garvey on the southi Vincent on the east and Workman on the north, and it
seems it would warrant C-1 and C-2. However,, Mr. Bennett's first statements after
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Councilman Sperline.* Cont'd
interviewing him and given reports on this work stated many times "that is a good
condition where you can buffer R-1 zone with medical building between proposed .
commercial' which is proposed on Garvey. I wonder in my mind whether this should
be looked into a bit more deeply pertaining to the whole area in here. We ha -re
quite a bit of R-P but most people I have talked to say, 'but try to buy it'.
Mr. P. Gordon, for applicant, stated, "I wanted to question whether this Council
should act or the incoming Council should act? I do say that this is the tenth
meeting in connection with this matter and this Council is familiar with all that
has been presented. It would seem in interest of applicant, because this Council
•has the specific knowledge of the case, most suitable for this Council to make its
decision in regard to the application. For that reason I would like to make a
request that this Council consider a decision this evening. I would also wish
to argue in regard to report made by the Planning Consultant and have the opportunity
to speak in regard to the report and situation.
.Councilman Van Horn: The recommendation and thoughts to the new Council is that
this R-P zoning was specifically'established for residen-
tial -professional purposes* Other zones as C-1. 2 and 3 and M zones have -nothing
to do with the a:prticulars of this particular R-P zone. As.for R-P zoning we have
some on Azusa. This property is along -qay from Azusa and close to potential C-1
,zoning. I agree, perhaps, that it (R-P zoning) is over done at particular point
at Azusa Avenue but we are talking of Vincent and Workman Ai.renues at this time.
I have been on this Council for quite some time, and we have made.a lot of decisions.
You can call this 'spot zoning' if you like but my definition of spot zoning is
zoning directly without a Precise Plan. This has a Precise Plan and is not 'spot
zoningto We have has such zoning as this before and I do not see any bad affects
from it. A doctor is someone we all have to call on at some time or other and if -
he is handy we are glad of the fact. I am in favor of this zoning but not in
favor of the Precise Plano I:think it should be pointed to something more in the
type of a similar zone given on Irwindale and Rowland. I do not think that anybody
living near it would be dis raced and after it is completed.would be glad to have
it. I think the new Council whould give great consideration along these lines.
Councilman Brown:, I was absent at the public meeting in this matter and
would not be qualified to vote on it.
Councilman Kay: I studied the requested report from the 'Planning Consult-
ant' In my mind it was a question of whether it was good
zoning or not. "In the summing of the report it seems to state that 'sunder circum-
stances not sufficient public necessity to warrent approval of application". The
Planning Consultant was asked to consider zoning between Garvey and Workman and the
report back was no need to consider commercial or R-P zoning at this time. I think
I will go along with the Planning Consultant and recommend denial.
Mayor Hurst.- On this particular area we did not give it a particular
status when we changed our zone map. It is a major high-
way such as Azusa with the only difference being that Azusa 'goes all the way through.
I think the whole area warrants more zoning. Perhaps it would be 'spot zoning' to
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Mayor Hurst: Cont'd
give small area on one corner. Should give more thought to whole area, Garvey up
to and including this area. Something other than R-1 will probably happen here
and it would be good to plan for it now. If certain portions of such things are
good on Glendora and Azusa then it also should be good on like streets. I f&el
that Vincent would be considered a like street. I would be.in favor of,grenting
zone change in this area. after study of area linking it all together and not neces-
sarily connected with thib Precise Plan.
Mr. P. Gordon: It is our view at this time that whatever vote this Council
has we would be inclined to want to receive- it. I appreciate
the procedure that Council has outlined iA stating what they feel is necessary.
• However, we feel we would be entitled to official decision of, the Council this evening
due to the fact of the time problem in the past and in reference as to what has
'done before.
Councilman Brown: If we passed a decision tonight there would be no one
eligible to hear the first or second readings of an ordi-
n&nce in regard to this matter except Councilman Kay.
Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded by Councilman Sperline and carried that
Zone Change No. 59 and PrecisePlan No. 64 be held over until May 14, 1956 for the
action of the new City Council.
AMENDMENT OF ZONE MAP Recommended for approval by the Planning
Zoning Designations to the center Commission on 3-7-56. Held over from
line b.f Streets Alleys., Washes, etc. April 9th for further study.
(City Initiated}
APPROVED
City Attorney stated, "The purpose of Planning Commission's approval of this amend-
ment of the zone map was to indicate that in event that a portion of street, etc. is
abandoned then portion so abandoned would receive same zoning as on adjacent property.
The streets were never actually zoned under zoning map but if Council takes action
to approve this, appropriate ordinance can be drawn up by City Attorney.
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded. by Councilman Van Horn and carried that Amend-
ment of Zone Map for zoning designations to the center line of Streets., Alley.,
Washes, etc. (City Initiated) be approved and that the City
Attorney be requested
to bring in proper ordinance regarding this, matter.
TENTATIVE MAP OF Tentative Maps of 'Tract No. 22831 were presented by
TRACT NO. 22831 (revised) the City Engineer. Location., South of Walnut Creek
Horney Corp. Wash, between California and Service Avenues 6.7 Acres -
APPROVED. 32 Lots - Area District I. Approved by Planning Commission
4-4-56. Held over from April 9th at request of applicant,'
Mr. Gerschler read the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City Engineer
as follows-.
that all lots conforM to Area District I requirements.
2) 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 sanitary sewers.
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3) Provide and improve storm drain easements or furnish Drainage letters satis-
factory to the City Engineer.
4) Dedicate vehicular access rights along California Avenue to Lots 12 and 130
5) That a one -foot lot at the westerly end of "All Street be dedicated to the City
of West Covina in Fee Simple.
6) That the disposition of any existing buildings.be shown.
7) That Block Study No. 39 be revised to conform to this tract map.
That driveway turnarounds be provided on Service Avenue.
Motion by Councilman Sperline., seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that
Tentative Map of 22831 (Revised) be approved subje ct to the recommendations of
the City Engineer and ?lanning Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 920 City Attorney presented and reed Resolution No. 920
ACCEPT DEED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
PRECISE PLAN NO. 11 COVINA,, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED COVERING REAL
Babson & Associates PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY
ADOPTED PURPOSES (Babson & Associates),It Motion by Councilman
Kay, seconded by Councilman Brown that Resolution No. 920
be adopted. Motion passes on Roll call as follows. -
Ayes., Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
Not Voting.- Councilman Hurst
RESOLUTION NO. 921 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 921
Exchange and transfer of certain ItA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Municipal Property between the WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING
City and the County THE EXCHANGE AND TRANSFER OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL
ADOPTED PROPERTY."
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Sperline that Resolution No. 921
be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay., Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 922 Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Van Horn
ACCEPT POND that Resolution.No. 922 . be adopted accepting General
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS Casualty Company of America Bond No. 332350 in the amount
Tract No. 15P60 of $17.,000.00 to cover sanitary sewer improvements in
Tract No. 15860. Location* SE corner of Walnut and
Merced Avenues. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilman Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst
Noes: None
Absent: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 923 City Attorney presented and read Resolution
Second Supplemental Memorandum of No. 923 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Amendment for expenditure of Gas OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
Tax Allocation for major City Streets ADOPTING BUDGET AND .APPROVING SECOND SUPPLE -
ADOPTED MENT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE
OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS."
Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Brown that Resolution- No. 923
be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Van Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst
Noes: None
Absent: None
SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Council -
ORDINANCE NO. 467 man Van Horn and carried that 'second and final
Unclassified Use Permit No. 12 reading be given to Ordinance No. 467 "AN ORDI-
and ANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
Precise Plan No. 72 CALIFORNIA,.. APPROVING AN UNCLASSIFIED USE AND PRECISE
William,C. Hart, Jr. PLAN UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 325
ADOPTED - OF SAID CITY (William C. Hart, Jr.)"
Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Kay and carried that reading
of the body of the Ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Van Horn, seconded
by Councilman Kay that Ordinance No. 467 be adopted, Motion passed on roll call
as follows. -
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Sperline, Van Horn, Kay, Hurst
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 925 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 925,
,COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT #22 "THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
Refuse Collection OF THE CITY OF WEST 'COVINA HEREBY CONSENTS, PUR-
and SUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 4741.. 4741.2
Disposal System OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF THE STATE OF
ADOPTED' CALIFORNIA, TO THE INCLUSIQN OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA IN THE REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
.SYSTEM TO BE CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED AND OPERATED BY COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
NO. 22 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY WITHIN THE PRESENT BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT."
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Sperline that Resolution No. 925
be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Sperline, Hurst
Noes: Councilmen Van Horn, Brown
Absent: None
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Sperline:_that authorization be
given the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract agreement.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, Sperline, Hurst
Noes: Councilmen Van Horn, Brown
Absent: None
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REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION Inhabited portion located on the southern boundary of
SOUTHWEST PART OF CITY West Covina, 450 feet South on Willow Street, 750 feet
HELD OVER West on Rockway Drive. Councilman Sperline stated,
"I think we should hold this matter over until the new
City Council meets in order to have action in this matter. This has not been before
us to any degree and in fairness to the incoming Council they should be allowed
to consider it. There.may be some merit in taking in a small section.
Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Kay and carried that request
for annexation in Southwest part, of the City be held over for action by the new
City Council.
The City Manager stated that the monthly financ;al statements as prepared by
• Mr. Walters, Chief Finance Officer3' would continue to be presented to Council.
A report was presented in regard to comparative study on Sales Tax and City Tax
rate with relation to other cities of comparative size, and it was stated by the
City Manager that certain details would be added to this report as time goes on.
TIME EXTENSION City Manager stated that to date he tmd been unable
City Manager residence in City to establish a residence in the community within'
(9,1-56) the 90 days "as_required in ordinance, although
APPROVED he had every intention -of doing so as quickly as
possible. An extension of time to do this was
requested. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Sperline that a
time extension until September 1, 1956 be approved for extablishing of residence
by City Manager in the City.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kay, T7an Horn, Sperline, Brown, Hurst
Noes: None
Absent: None
STATE-WIDE CONFERENCE Councilman Kay bf'ought to the attention of .
COMMUNITY ACTION TO FOSTER INDUSTRIAL those present a notice in regard to a state -
GROWTH wide conference at the Ambassador Hotel
with reference to community action to foster
growth. It was the feeling of 'Councilman Kay that this might be of particular
interest to the community.
. The City Manager stated that he believed this conference was one that should be
attended and perhaps it would be within the realm of the Planning Department to
attend this meeting and members of Council also.
ITEM NOT ON AGENDA Mrs.-M. VanDame stated that in relation to
request of, the Chief of Police for lighting
on certain streets as presented at the Council meeting of April 9, 1956 she was
questioning why lights not being erected on all streets.
Mayor Hurst stated that the streets indicated in this report were through streets
and streets had pole lines on them on which lights could be placed with no cost
to the City. `
There was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:14 P.M.
JOE HURST, MAYOR
ROBERT FLOTTEN
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
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WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Monday, April 9, 1956
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Reported by:
Wm. G. Lyman, C.S.R.
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MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY HALL
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
Monday, April 9, 1956
8:00 O'Clock P. M.
Reported by:
Wm. G. Lyman, C.S.R.
Room 2106 City Hall
Los Angeles 12, California
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WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1956
8 :00 O' CLOCK P . M.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of West Covina, California, came.on for hearing at the
hour of 8:00 o'clock p.m., the following members of the
City Council being present:
C. J. HURST, JR., MAYOR
J. CAL SPERLINE, VICE MAYOR
J. D. BROWN, COUNCILMAN
BERT C. VAN HORN, COUNCILMAN
JIM KAY, COUNCILMAN
CLIFFORD G. PETRIE, CITY MANAGER
ROBERT FLOTTEN, CITY CLERK
T. G. CORNYN, CITY ATTORNEY
DAN C. MARSHALL, SPECIAL COUNSEL
THE MAYOR: We will put on our Agenda as Item 5A, this
Annexation hearing We continued this hearing until this
evening so that we might gather together all these protests,
and evaluate them. Since this is the last meeting for three
of the incumbent councilmen, any hearing that would be held
tonight would have to be reheard when the new councilmen sit
in on their first meeting; and you would therefore have to
make all your speeches again. I know you have them well
prepared for tonight, and I would advise you to keep them
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that way for two weeks, because it is my recommendation that
we hold this over for two weeks. There are some very
important matters to be considered here for all three
concerned: yourselves, the County, and the City. We
certainly want to do the right thing.
I believe that at this time we should have a progress
report from our City Clerk so that you people might
know what has gone on at this time. I doubt if any of the
figures will be verified figures, but it will give you an
indication of what has gone on to this point.
'Mr. Flotten, do you have any memorandum or any figures
there?
THE CLERK: Yes, I have, Mr. Mayor.
I am sure that the Council, the opponents, and the
proponents must realize that this report when presented to
you tonight is in no way final nor is it conclusive.
It must be realized, of course, that we had to use
emergency help in order to develop this report. Also,
tonight there has been filed with the City Clerk:'s::, Office
other reports and papers that are pertinent to this
Annexation District Number 139. The Council will recall,
of course, that they directed me to develop facts and figure
regarding the value of the land owned exclusively of
improvements, the value of the publicly owned land, and the
privately owned land, and develop facts and figures that
could be readily developed into a very short report. I
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have that report here tonight, and I would like to read it
for the record, Mr. Mayor.
THE MAYOR: I believe that you should so these people
will know exactly what has gone on to date.
(The report was thereupon read by the Clerk.)
MR. KAY: Mr. Flotten, you have said here, then, in
effect, that your preliminary figures indicated that they
were short $328,315.00 of making half the value for protests
is that right?
THE CLERK: That is right, Mr. Kay.
THE MAYOR: That is in the form of a memorandum, and
is not verified.
MR. KAY: Yes.
THE MAYOR: If it is the pleasure of the Council, a
motion would be in order to continue this hearing for two
weeks, until the new Council is seated, and they can hear
these protests, and any other persons wishing to be heard.
MR. KAY: It would probably be fair to the people
involved, who are protesting to continue it.
THE MAYOR: If we hear it tonight someone else could
not possibly act upon it. There would be total confusion.
I think it is best that the people who are going to act on
it actually hear it, and that is the reason I made the
recommendation.
COUNCILMAN SPERLINE: I will make such a motion, that
this meeting be continued for two weeks.
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COUNCILMAN BROWN: I will second the motion.
THE MAYOR: It has been moved and seconded that this
meeting on Annexation District Number 139 be continued for
two weeks.
Will you call the roll, Mr. Clerk.
(A roll call was had, and the motion was carried
unanimously.)
THE MAYOR: You have been given a preliminary report
tonight as to where this proposition fairly stands tonight
at this time. The hearing will be continued to two weeks
from tonight when the new Council is seated.
The hearing is continued to that time. At that time
if the balance is still as indicated tonight the 10-day
period will start to run, when you might supplement this
protest report.
Did you have a question?
MR. MORRIS: I was wondering if any compilation was
made of the value of the protests of persons whose names
did not appear on the assessment roll, but who claim to be
the owners'of property within the Annexation District?
THE MAYOR: That was not included on that list tonight.
You can check with the City Clerk on that.
MR. MORRIS: I wondered if he had any indication of
what that value might run?
THE CLERK: May I answer that, Mr. Mayor?
THE MAYOR: Yes, sir.
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THE CLERK: There was no possible way to develop the
actual value of these pieces of property. All we.could
do was to develop the number of the protestants whose
names did not appear on the tax roll. We have.absolutely
no way of checking the amount.
MR. MORRIS: Do you know how many were there?
THE'CLERK: In the neighborhood of 700.
MR. MORRIS: What was the total?
THE CLERK: About 1,500.
MR. MORRIS: About a third?'
THE.CLERK: A little less.than half.
MR. MORRIS:. I think Mr.. Flotten is able to present
the'Council with adequate evidence on which the Council
can act.
THE MAYOR: This Council is not going to act. By
motion this hearing has been continued two weeks, and
we will not -take any testimony tonight.
MR. MORRIS: Mr. Mayor, there has been no hearing.
I protest. There hasn't been one protest that has been
considered yet.
THE MAYOR: This is all that will be considered
tonight. This hearing has been continued to two weeks
from tonight when the new Council is seated. -
'MR. MORRIS: This Council is free to act at any time.
This Council can go ahead and hear.these protests, if it
wants to do so.
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THE MAYOR: If we act on this tonight you are still
short $328,000.00.
MR. MORRIS: That is not so, Mr. Mayor. I think the
evidence might very well develop that this protest has well
exceeded one-half.
THE MAYOR: These are not verified figures.
MR. MORRIS: Mr. Mayor, it is not fair to require the
protestants to come down to the City of West Covina every
week or two weeks to hear what the City is going to do
about continuing the protest meeting.
I think the City Council has a certain duty to act.
If they do not they had better assume that the protests
are valid, and call off the Annexation hearing.
THE MAYOR: You asked a question. If you would like
an answer I will give it to you. The people in your area
started this thing. We did not. The people in this area
asked to be annexed,.: to the City of West Covina.
A VOICE: I beg your pardon.
MR. MORRIS: You are entitled to legal counsel as to
the way you stand in this, Mr. Mayor, and I think it might
be advisable to have that, rather than let us proceed by
other courses.
THE MAYOR: I imagine if there is any other course,
you gentlemen may take it.
That is all that will be considered on this annexation
tonight.
(The hearing was thereupon adjourned until Monday,
April 23rd, 1956, at the hour of 8 o'clock p.m.)