06-04-1956 - Regular Meeting - MinutesADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA5 CALIFORNIA
June 4, 1956
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brown in the West Covina City Hall
at 8r00 P.M.
Presentt Mayor Browny Councilmen Kay, Mottinger, Crumley,, Pittenger
Absent. City Treasurer
Others: City Manager; City Clerk and As's1t, Administrative Officeri, City
Attorney; City Engineer; Mr. M. C. Gerschler., Planning Department.
ORAL None
COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN None
COMMUNICATIONS
C-1 PORTION OF Held over for report to Council:from adjourned
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT meeting of May 21, 1956.
Parking Requirement
Study Mayor Brown: "In discussing this particular problem,
Frank Bandy we find that a building permit had been issued
prior to the change in our ordinance. Although
we realize it is going to make a shortage of parking in that area Council would
be satisfied of the requirements of professional uses only be placed in the upper
story and development of area not exceed 5000 s ? uare feet."
Mr. Bandy said these requirements would be met.
Mr. G. McCormick of 311 So. Bandy Avenue stated., "If, by professional uses.,
you meandoctorts,offices in this bUilding.I,believe that someprovision,.should
be made for:ptoper shielding -of building to.eliminate'.interferenc'e on television
sets'.: Diathermic apparatus,, and other such types of machines, can completely
black out four or five block area of television receiving sets. I, have also
taken some records of parking in this area And find that'empty lot adjacent to
• these building, which are not improved, have had as many as 7 or 8 cars parking
on them for unlimited time. This parking problem also presents the possibility
of patrons of this particular building using parking spaces. that are actually
provided for people from other uses."
Mayor Brownt If such conditions occur it would be possible that we will
have to post a two hour parking time limit in the Area.
In the matter of television interference I believe there are certain FCC require-
ments that must be met in such matters, plus the fact that perhaps the applicant
might see that everything is done to eliminate such possible electrical disturbance.
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Motion by Councilman Pittenger.. seconded by Councilman Kay and carried that
authorization be given for the issuance of building permit for a. second story
at 336-1 So. Glendora Avenue provided the second story area. to be developed
shall not exceed 5000 square feet in area, shall be used for professional office
uses only and not for retail sales and in the event there be any change in use
additional parking must be provided in accordance with the existing ordinance,
Mr. Sutherland questioned as to how this would affect his property which could
also have a problem similar to this, although at the present time no such request
has been forthcoming.
It was consensus thatMr. Sutherland's case would be considered individually,
• when and if presented to authorities, and that some equitable solution could
possibly be worked out at that time.
PERMITS TO SELL FIREWORKS The City Manager stated that the applications of
Veterans of Foreign Wars these organizations for permission to sell fireworks
American Legion had received the approval of the State Fire Marshall,
APPROVED and our Cityrs Fire Department'. with the exception'
of the location requested'at 3030 East Garvey Blvd.,
and -recommended this matter be approved by Council.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Kay and carried that
.authorization be given for the sale of fireworks by the Veterans of Foreign
Wars and American Legion at designated locations, with the exception of location
at 3030 East Garvey Blvd'.', and subject to State fire rules and regulations and
any rules and regulations as set forth by City of West 'Covina Fire Department.
RESOLUTION NO 961 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 961
OPENING FOR FUTURE STREET "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STREET AND HIGHVIAY PURPOSES WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA. ACCEPTING AND DEDICATING
Tract No. 12505 CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF WEST CCVINA
ADOPTED FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES." Parts of Lots
56 to 64 inclusive, to be known and denominated as
service road and includedinand made.a part of Sunset Ave. Tract No. 12505.
Location: SW, corner of Sunset Avenue and Francisquito Avenue..
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that Resolution No. 961
• be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Pittenger, Kay., Brown
Noes: None
Absent. None
RESOLUTION 110. 962 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 962
ACCEPT DEED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STREET & HIGHWAY PURPOSES WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED COVERING
Christopher Street REAL PROPEERTY TO THE. CITY OF WEST COVINA. FOR STREET
Zone Variance No. 104 AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES (St. Christopheres Parish)."
ADOPTED
Motion by Councilman Crumley., seconded by Councilman
Kay that Resolution No. .962 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows. -
Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Pittenger, Kay, Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 963
ACCEPTING 101 EASEMENT DEED
SANITARY SEWER
Precise Plan.:No..30
(Mohnike and Batelaan)
ADOPTED
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City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 963
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING EASEMENT DEED
TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR SANITARY SEWER
PURPOSES (Mohnike & Batelaan Development)."
Location: East Side of Sunset Avenue North of
Service Avenue,
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Crumley that Resolution
No. 963 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
. Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Pittenger, Kay, Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 964 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 964
ACCEPT --DEED "A,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Zone Variance No.. 104 WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA; ACCEPTING DEED COVERING
(1 foot lot) CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA.
St. Christopherts Parish (St. Christopherls Parish)."
ADOPTED
Location: North side of Christopher Street;
West of Glendora Avenue between Service Avenue west and Service Avenue East.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Kay that Resolution
No. 964 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Pittenger, Kay, Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Council -
ORDINANCE NO. 474 man Kay and carried that.second and final reading
°Precise Plan.'No 181 be given to.Ordinance No.. 474 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Garvey Aveo.& Azusa Ave. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,. CALIFORNIA-,
(Anderson) ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ADOPTED CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY, -PURSUANT TO THE
• PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, AND AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 147 (Anderson)." Location: South-
east corner of Garvey.Avenue.and Azusa Avenue.
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that reading
of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by
Councilman Mottinger that Ordinance No. 474 be adopted. Motion passed on roll
call as follows. -
Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Pittenger, Kay, Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
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SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Council -
ORDINANCE N0. 475 man Crumley and carried that second and final
PRECISE PLAN NO. 83 (1405) reading be given to Ordinance No. 475 "AN ORDINANCE
Garvey Avenue between OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
Toland and Lark Ellen Avenue. CALIFORNIA., ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOP -
(Tanner) MENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN SAID CITY, PURSUANT
ADOPTED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, AND AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 147
(Tanner)." Location: North side of Garvey Avenue between Toland Avenue and
Lark Ellen Avenue.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger$ seconded by Councilman Kay and carried that reading
• of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Crumley, seconded
by Councilman Kay that Ordinance No. 475 be adopted.
Motion passed on roll calla s follows:
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Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Pittenger, Kay, Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
FIRST READING City Attorney presented and read Ordinance No. 476
ORDINANCE NO. 476 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Precise Plan No. 84 (1405) WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN
(Lillian and J.D. Berger) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES INS AID
CITY, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 147
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND AMENDING SAID. ORDINANCE NO. 147 (Lillian and
J.D. Berger) Location: NW corner of Merced and Sunset Avenues.
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that Grdi-
hance No. 476 be given its first reading.
REPORTS OF CITY MI=GER
City Manager stated that copies
of report by Civil
CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR
Defense Director Col. Wetherby
has been presented
REPORT.
to Council for
their perusal .and any additional
comments which
they might like
to add to those of
Col. Wetherby. This report is
in connection
with evacuation
plan in Los Angeles
area in case of emergency and
each community
has been asked to make comments
on such an interim plan.
REPORTS OF CITY CLERK A short report was given by Mr. Flotten in regard
to his attendance at the National Conference ,of -- ---
Municipal Clerks in New Orleans.
REPORTS OF COI,MTTEES Councilman Kay stated that the staff had submitted
their report back to the committee members in regard
to the Daniels property and he wished to suggest that a meeting of the committee
members of the Council and Planning Commission be held Saturday morning June 9
and that Mr. Gerschler so notify committee members of the Planning Commission.
Councilman Crumley stated that he and Councilman Mottinger will meet a week
from Thursday, June 14, with Planning Commission, City Engineer and consultant
to discuss zoning ordinance of C-R zoning..
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Councilman Pittenger presented a short report on Mayors and Councilmen conference
.held in Monterey conducted by officers of League of California Cities.,
ORCHID WEST COVINA City Manager presented and read a communication from Mrs.
Murray Spencer of 1014 Pima stating that an Orchid had been
officially registered with Royal'Orrchid Nurseries,,,'.St, Albans,, Hertfordshire,
England"'and named "Cattleya West Covinatt after the City of West Covina through
the efforts of her husband who is an amateur Orchid grower.
'It was consensus that a letter be drafted by the City Manager expressing the
cityts thanks for such thoughtfulness.
. ZONE CHANGE NO. 78 Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Council -
TRACT MAP NG 21014 man Mottinger and carried that the action of this
Tenmen Enterprise Council of April 23, 1956 be rescinded in regard to
Action to Change Rescinded referring this Zone Change No. 78 and Tract Map
No. 21014 back to the Planning Commission for recon-
sideration to be changed back from Area District III to Area District IV and that
this matter be permitted the zoning granted by former Council action ie; Area'
District III.
Councilman Pittenger stated that no action had been taken by the Planning Commission
in this matter and that he,believed the people concerned in this matter were
entitled to a decision.
Mr. C. Hemler of 271 So. Bandy Avenue spoke in regard to alleviation of the
nuisance of flashing advertising signs on commercial buildings on Glendora Avenue
close to residences.
City Attorney stated that if residents feel this is a nuisance they may file
civil action to stop the nuisance, in which case they would need their own attorney,
or if they thought it involved a nuisance from a criminal stand -point they have
the right to go to the District Attorney to abate such nuisance. However, it
,was ,further.stated by the City Attorney, that if the sign, or:signs., conform .to
.the local ordinance one would say the nuisance does not exist. On the.other
hand if nuisance does exist then ordinance should be changed.
Mr. Gerschler stated the sign owners have given some indication a shield would
be used to deflect the light, but they have agreed to dim onnect flashing part.
Mr. Hemler stated thatone sign was still using flasher.
Councilman Mottinger stated that everything possible was being done to try to
work this out amicably for both residents and owners.of signs, and it would very
possibly succeed.
Mr. B. Lowry question as to some type of restrictions placed on remainder of property
Mr. Gerschler stated that an amendment to ordinance was under study and just
such restrictions for other sections being worked on.
There was no further business, th6 meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Next regular meeting on June 11, 1956 at 8 P.M.