02-11-1957 - Regular Meeting - Minutes• MINUTES OF THE RE(TULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA,'CALIFORNIA
February 11, 1957
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brown at 8,00 P.TT. in the west Covina
City Hall. The Reverend Don Locher of the Methodist Church of West Covina
gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Brown, Councilmen Mottinger; Crumley, Kayo Pittenger
• Absent-. City Treasurer
Others Present: City Manager; City Clerk and Assistant Administrative
Officer; City Attorney; City Engineer; Planning Commission
Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The ma_nutes of the regular meeting of January 28, 1957 were approved as submitted.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
PUBLIC HEARING
• PRECISE PLAN AND RECLASSIW Location. Northwest side of Sunset Avenue,
FICATION NO. 102 (1405) between Walnut -Creek iT;ash and Service Avenue
Toland and Jett Extension. Request: Ado6tion of Official
HELD OVER. Precise Plan and C..-*•2. Uses. Existing_ ?one:
R-A, Potential CT2.
On December 5, 1.956, the -Planning Commission denied this request by Resolution
No. 447. On December 10, 1956, the applicants appealed' to the City Council.
On January 11t, 1957 the City Council held public hearing. Hearing was continued
until January 2Rth and the matter was under advisement.pending receipt of the
Planning Commission's report on Precise Plan No. 100. On January 16, 1957 the
Planning Commission reviewed the case and submitted an informal report to the
City Council. Held over from regular meeting of January 28, 1957.pending the
• result of talks between our Legal Counsel and the Post Office authorities.
Maps were presented by the City Engineer.
Mr. Gerschler- Our new City Attorney was advised at a late date of the
reference made in regard to legal counsel in this matter
by the City Council. I believe he has not had.the
opportunity to make a report'. I have nothing further to add from the Planning
Commission's previous report.
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that
Precise Plan and Reclassification No. 102 (1405) be held over pending the submis-
sion of a report from the City Attorney at the Regular Council Meeting on
February 25, 1957.
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ZONE VARIANCE N0. 185
Location- 1141 East Vine Avenue, between Pima Avenub
Lawrence J. Ferguson
and 7alinda Avenue. Request- R-2 uses. Existing
DBA DonsDn Farms
Zone- R-A, Potential R-1.
APPEAL WITHDRAWN
On December 19, 1956 the Planning Commission denied
this request by Resolution No. 453. On December 28,
1956 the applicant appealed
to the City Council'from the decision of the Planning
'Commission. Set for hearing
on this date by the Council at their regular meeting
on January 14, 1957..
Mayor Brown stated that
it was the understanding of the Council that this appeal
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had been withdrawn, The
City Clerk answered'in the affirmative.
UNCLASSIFIED USE
Mayor Brown stated that this was the time and place
PERMIT NO. 17
for public hearing on Unclassified Use Permit No. 17.
Benjamin Shulman
Location: Southwest corner of Garvey and 'California
APPROVED
Avenues. Requests Amusement Center for Children,
"Kiddie Rides" Existing Zone-- C-2.
Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission at their meeting of January
2, 1957, Resolution No;
457. Set for Bearing on this date by the Council at
their regular meeting of
January 14, 1957.
Maps were presented by the
City Engineer. Mr. Gerschler presented and read
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Resolution No. 457'of the
Planning Commission recommending approval of this
matter.
The recommendations were read as follows°
1) That hours of use be restricted to 8.00 A.M. to 9200 P.M. daily.
2) That the area be totally enclosed with a minimum .5' 041 high chain link
fence.
3) That no loudspakers or noise making devices be allowed.
4) That a competent attendat be place in charge of the facilities during all
• hours of operation.
5) That a1.1 rides shall be installed, maintained and operated in a safe manner.
6) That no more than five (5) 'tKiddy Rides" be all owed, each of which are to be
inspected and approved by the Chief Building Inspector.,
7) That no mechanism, device or structure shall exceed a height of 201 Ott
above the ground level.
8) That the groi:Lnd area within the facility be surfaced with 21, asphaltic
pavement unless maintained in a clean dust -free condition.
9) That failure to comply with any or all of .these cond-itions.shall be the
cause for revocation of this permit.
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Une� assified Use Permit No. 17 - Continued
10) That no food be prepared or served on the premises.
There was no testimony presented for or against -this .matter,, and the hearing
was declared closed.
Councilman Pittenger: Are not these recommendations basically the same
restrictions as placed on a similar use on Glendora,
Avenue?'
Mr. Grerschler.- Yes, they are. However*, this allows five rides the
other request had four, but the other applicant
requested only four.
Councilman Pittenger- What is the experience encountered regarding a dust
repellent versus black -top?.
Mr. Gerschler: It has been found that some surfacing, such as decom-
posed granite, is moresatisfactory then black -top,
particularly in areas where children may be involved
in a fall.
Councilman Mottinger: I think that in view of the fact that a similar request
• has been granted in a C-2 area and the restrictions
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suggested are basically the same, I believe it might
be in order to grant this permit.
Councilman Kay. I believe the first application was in a C3 Area..
However, I would like to ask if there is anything here
in regard to the, length of time thi$. use would be there.
Mr. Gerschler: Yes,,,a statement was made which was not in the reSDlUL
Lion, that this was a temporary placement in that it will
from this particular site to one of the other empty
lots.within the development when this lot is built ofi. This site was primarily
for use during the opening of the stores in the area.
Motion by Councilman Kay., ~econded by Councilman Mottinger and carried that
Unclassified Use Permit No. 17 be approved, subject to the conditions recommended
by the Planning Commission.
ZONE- CHANGE NO-. 93 Mayor Brown stated that this -was the time and place
Herman Rosen & C. Sid Dybee for public hearing on Zone Change No. 93.
(In conjunction with Location- Southeast corner of Azusa and BadillD
Tentative Map No. 23537) Avenues. Request: R--P and R«3 Uses. Existing
APPROVED Zone:. R-1
Recommended for apprO-Tal by the Planning Commission
for R3 uses only at their meeting of January 2, 1957, Resolution No. 459. Set
for hearing on this date by the Council at their regular meeting of January 149'
1957.
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Zone Change No. 93 Continued
Maps were -presented by the City Engineer,. Mr. Gerschler presented and read
Resolution ' Noa 459 of the Planning Commission recommending approval of Zone
Change No. 93.
All those wishing to present testimony,on this matter were sworn in by the City
Clerk.
Mayor Brown: I wish -to remind those presenting testimony that the Council.
is now workinr,, under Ordinance No. 502 which is sworn.
• testimony that all the facts presented be true or else are.
punisha'ble under the. penal code, and allowing a ti.rTp- allo tment' of 'tHree..
minutes for presentation of Testimony by each of those wishing to do So.
Mr. L. Cummings of 18336 E. Rowland Avenue,.Covina,, sPoke in favor as follows:
Our Tentative Map and that five acre subdivision is the property of Mr. Bybee,
the balance of the corner belongs to Mr. Rosen. There are several owners on the
J.,zUSa Avenue frontage, but the five acres is a separate parcel.
I think Mr. Gerscliler has corered so many points about traffic on streets,
high school site and R-P zoning in West Covina adjoining this property that I do
not think it is necessary to take your time on those matters.
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The important thing is there were three residential. subdhviSiOnS on Azusa Avenue
subdivided in,1946 1949 and 1953--three to ten years - ago. There are sixteen
lots on Azusa, five of which stand vacant as of today. In addition to these
vacant lots, there are seven key lots
Qts unimproved. This, I feel, shows that
Azusa is not g interesting to sin L, _,le family residential builders.
The other point is the fact that all types of people do not require single family
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dwellings.. Many like apartments. 'These -apartments, if properly done on large
lots with plenty of free space and air space around them, make. ideal homes for
a certain class of peDple-'such as people whose families are grown and they do
not need a large home site, school teachers, both single and married, who have
not the time to take care of yards.
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Judge Miller called me and said 'to be sure and reserve him one of the apartments
here if they are going to be built', showing the type of person who will be
interested in an apartment location like this.
Mr. G. McKeon of 17321 E. Grove 'Center Avenue, Covina stated as follows:
Is'this for t . he back section only or the entire corner section of Azusa . and
Badills?
Mr. Cummings.- 'It is the full .ten acre parcel.
• Mr. McKeon- Initially we had wondered whether this was only for the back
section as R-3 leaving -the corner section for some other use.
However, on behalf of the Badillo Square Property Owners Association this has been
a key corner of combat for all there yea.rs.. We do want to see the best develop-
ment on the corner. We want to keep this whole area near Badillo Square including
the corner in question, as residential area.
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Zone Change No. 93 - Continued
Mr. McKeon Continued: I am on the southwest corner and there were 30
homes built in that section and in seven years only
two have vacated. It has a high percentage of
permanent residents and is suitable for real good residences.
1 think there are ten acres involved and this only mentions five and I Would
recommend you check on the matter. I think the whole area should be Toned in
total in relatio ns-hip to the entire area rather than 'piece -meal' to alleviate
any possibility"Of Commercial zoning on the remainder.
• A resident of 117 No. Elspeth Way, Covina stated as follows:
This could be developed in such a way that the remainder of the property could go
commercial. Supposing the developer wants to set this development back far
enough So that the property remaining would be good. for no otheruseexcept,for
commercial? Wouldn't you want to protect yourself from this being developed
just to a point where it would leave nothing but comme , rcial development for the
remainder? That is what we are thinking of now and I -think that such a possibility
should be forestalled.
Mr. D. Leggett of 205 No.'ElsDetih 1,Tay, Covina stated as follows:
• Before beginning the testimony I would like to start with the comment that all of
us in this particular !hot spot° area have a great deal of confidence and respect
for the opihions"of Mr. Cerschler, your Planning ConsifLt;,ant and we do feel that
lie has probably made some technical comments that are worth considering and the
technical viewpoint lends itself to t?p reality. However, as residents we feel
we do have intimate knowled7e of our area and we presented a petition of some
200 sio-natures in opposition to this. These signatures included people from
West Covina, Covina and in the County --east, west, north and south.
The people in the area do have a great deal of interest in the neighborhood and
are interested in the correct and careful development of the neighborhood.
In looking into the history of zoning here the County originally zoned the land
RA-'7000 and pointed out in testimony that it was being zoned to give buffering
protection to nearby r ' esidences--and thatthe100 foot highways were on the
drawing board and were going to be put in.
We have tried to let along with that iand when the school was coming in we cooperated
with them --met tith the schools board., and it is going 'to be a beautiful school.
I would suggest that the portion of the Property that is subdivided have two (2)
streets in there going east and west and that portion could support about 20 lots
in the rear part and that you use other types of zoning along Azusa --not commercial
that is given to other nearby property --thus avoiding heavier traffic and 'strip
zoning'.
• We are very concerned that on Azusa the R-1 remain -on that part shown as the
subdivision and we feel it can be done with R-1 and 20 lots for this development.
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Zone Change No. 93 Continued
Mr. Cummings had nothing further to state in rebuttal.
There being no further testimony, the raring was declared closed.
Councilman MDttinger: It seems to me that -the type of zoning requested here
lends itself to good protection to the people to the
south and that it makes a buffer zone of R-3 for the
entire width of the property, with R-P to the north against Badillo Street.
There has been considerable discussion in regard to this property for ICI zoning
which would be objectionable to the home owners. However, in this case it seems
they are getting reasonable protection and it should not be objectionable.
Councilman Kay., I would point out to the people raising., objections in regard
to commercial that we had commercial, zoning previously asked
for and denied. At this time, as we have the opportunity
to firm up this area and develop it in a reasonabld manner, I feel that with the
surrounding uses already granted we should go ah6ad with the Planning Commissions
recommendations.
Councilman Pittenger.- I would concur with Councilman Kay. This is the best
thing that has been offered to us and it gives us some
buffer next totheschool. I think it could be developed
• very nicely and I would be in favor of accepting the Planning Commissions recom-
mendations.. Mr. Leggett- Taking the easterly half of the property from which the
tentative map is shown you. CDljld,-u,.se about 110 or 1201 lots,
put in two east -west streets and get la -.Ls on that easterly
half. The west half could 'be set up for regular type buffer ",Dning as used on
property south of there. That Would be consistent with surrounding properties.
Councilman Kay: The Planning Commission -proposed R-3 on the whole zoning
rather than"A-P on the corner and R-3 is slightly more
restrictive than R-P.
• Councilman Crumley- 'This has been discussed for quite a long time. It was
.,primarily ICI uses which this Council. did not approve.
I.think Mr. Cummings has come up with an.exce.1len,t plan
and I cannot think of any possible better use than R3 here, being so cl6se.to
two 100 foot highways.
Mr. Leggett: I suggest that if the property here is to be zoned all R-3
that a tentative map be submitted for the whole pi6ce of
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property because actually it has 'been a p.rtnership that
has owned this piece of property and they have gone in together on other types
of zoning. I'fe'el it is a bad thing to split up this piece of property and have
it possibly lend itself to other types of future developments. I suggest a
• tentative map be submittedforthe whole piece of property rather than have a
vacant lot set for years, and years waiting for commercial zoning. Mr. Slater
Mr. Rosen, Mr. Bybee and another gentleman., who I do not know, should all come in
together for zoning the -whole piece of property and for.developing it as a unit.
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Zone Change No.. 93 - Continued
Motion by Councilman Cru.mley9 seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried that
Zone Change No. 93 be approved subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer
and Planning Commissions
TENTATI`IE MAP Locations Southeast corner of Azusa and Badillo Avenues
Tract 'No. 23537 5 Acres m 14 Lots - Area District II..
Rosen and Bybee
(In conjuncation with Approved by the Planning Commission at their meeting of
Zone Change No. 93) January 2, 1957.
APPROVED
The recommendations of the City Engineer and Planning
Commission were read as follows:
1) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance 225, includ®
ing utilities, be installed accordingly and meettheapproval of the City
Engineer, 1his-to include Sanitary Sewers.
2) Provide storm drains and easements where required, satisfactory to the
City Engineer.
3) Dedicate vehicular access rights along Badillo Street to lots 1 through 4.
4) That the map conform to proposed R.O.W. of.Lhe State Division of Highways.
5) That the easterly portion of the map be reduced to twelve (12) approximately
equal sized lots.
Mayor Browns r would like to point out in regard to the suggestion made
for 120 foot lots --this would not meet too well with our
subdivision ordinance and would gi�re'subpar lots, detracting
from tracts in West Covina and would look a lot worse than R-3 heree
Mr. Gerschler: The recommendation.of the Planning Commission was that the
easterly portion of the map be reduced to twelve (12)
approximately equal size lots.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Crumley and carried that
Tentative Map of Tract No. 23537 be approved, subject to the recommendations of
the City Engineer and Planning Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR FUTURE SCHEDULE February 25, 1,957
PRECISE PLAN & RECLASSIFI- Applicant: Frank Bandy for the B.P.O.E.
CATION NO. 106 (1405) Lodge No. 1996
Location: 835 West Merced Avenue,
between Glendora and California Avenues.
Request: R-P uses, and Adoption of
Official Precise Plan.
Existing Zones R-A, Potential R-P
Recommended for approval by the
Planning Commission at their meeting
of February 6; 1957-,=Resolut onNo. 463.
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Publi-c Hearings for Futrue Schedule - Continued
March 11, 1957
ZONE CHANGE NO. 87 Applicant, 'Granada Development Company
PRECISE PLAN NO. 97 Location: Northeast Corner of Citrus Street
and Garvey Avenue.'
Request: C-2 uses, and the adoption of Official
Precise Plan. Existing Zone: R-1 and C-1.
Recommended .for approval by the Planning Commission
at their meeting of February 6,- 1.957--Resolutions
• No. 464 and No. 465.
GENERAL MATTERS
ORAL C.0111 UNICATIONS None
WRITTEN COIF MUNICATrONS'
The City Clerk presented and read a communication from the Provisional League of
Women Voters of West Covina which introduced Mrs. Robbins and Mrs. Eaby as
representatives from this group who will act as observers at the meetings of
the Council to keep this League informed of the activities taking place. They
. will take no -active part during the meetings on any of the issues before the
City Council..
OVERALL PLANNING PROG.?IAM The City Clerk presented'and read a communication
FOR MORE ECONOMICAL GOVERN- from J. D. Brown,'Chairman of the East San Gabriel
MENT FOR THE EAST SAN Valley Planning Commission that this report had
GABRIEL VALLEY TAXPAYER been submitted to the Planning Committee of the
East San Gabriel Valley at their meeting of
January �4, 1957.
Chairman Brown further stated that a general discussion -will be meld on this matter
March 2R; 1957 and if there are any recommendations or questions from this Council
in regard to this matter they should be ,submitted to Mr. Harold Johnson, who had
• presented this report. Chairman Brown further stated that arrangements had been
made for=two. copies of this report to be sent to ea6h of the various East San
Gabriel Valley cities.
PUBLIC WORKS
CITY ENGIT18ER
Subdivisions
FINAL MAP Final.Maps of Tract No. 21755 were presented by the City
Tract No. 21755 Engineer. Location:. Northwest corner of Azusa and Merced
• Walker Built Homes Avenues. 20 Acres - 65 Lots - Area District II.
APPROVED
The City Engineer recommended approval subject to the following:
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Final Map of Tract No. 21755 - Continued
1) City Engineer's approval of Street Plans and Profiles.
2) City Engineer's approval of Sanitary Sewer Plans.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried
that Final Map of Tract No. 21755 be approved subject to the recommendations
of the City Engineer.
RESOLUTION NO. 1074 Location: Northwest corner of Azusa and Merced Avenues.
• Tract No. 21755 The City Attorney presented and, -read Resolution No. 1074
STREET IMPROVEMENTS accepting Pacific National Fire Insurance Company Bond
ADOPTED No. BP_51969 in the amount of 8.57,000.00 covering installa-
tion of street improvements in Tract No. 21755.
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that Resolution No. 1074
be adopted. Motion passed on roll call. as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1076 Location: Northwest Corner of Azusa and Merced Avenues.
is Tract No. 21755 The City Clerk presented and read Resolution No. 1076
SANITARY SEWERS accepting Pacific National Fire Insurance Company Bond
ADOPTED No. BP51967 in the amount of $12,250.00 covering installa-
tion of sanitary sewers in Tract No. 21755.
Motion by Councilmen Pittenger, seconded 'by Councilman Kay that Resolution No.
1076 be adopted. Motion passed on roll C211 as follows. -
Ayes: Councilmen MDttinger, Crumley, Kay, Pittenger.., Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
• FINAL MAP Final Map of Tract No. 22831 was presented by the City
Tract No. 22831 Engineer. Location:' Northwest corner of California and
Horny Constr. Co. Service Avenues. 6.7 Acres - 32 Lots - Area District I.
Approved
The City Engineer recommended approval of this Final
Map subject to the following conditions.-
1.) City Engineer's approval of Sanitary Sewer Plans.
2) City's participation in lowering existing Service Avenue pavement in amount
of $380-00,
3) City's participation in lowering existing California Avenue pavement adjacent
• to tract in the amount of $2,200.00 when funds are available..
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger that Final Map of
Tract No. 22831 be approved, subject to the conditions of the City Engineer.
Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley,,Kay, Pittenger
Noes- Mayor Brown
Absent.- None
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RESOLUTION NO. 1075 Location: Northwest corner of California and Service
Tract No. 22831 Avenues. The City Attorney presented and read Resolution
STREET IMPROVEMENTS No, 1975 accepting Anchor .Casualty Company Bond No.
ADOPTED 16-13607 in the amount of $26,,000.00 for street improve-
ments.
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pi.;ttenger that Resolution No.
1075 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows;
Ayes: Gouncilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown
Noes: None
• Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1077 Location: Northwest corner of California and Service
Tract No. 22831 Avenues. The City Clerk presented and read Resolution
SANITARY SEWERS ,No. 1077 accepting Anchor Causualty Company Bond No.
ADOPTED 16-136478'in the amount of 17,200.00 for sanitary sewers.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman
Kay that Resolution No. 1077 be adopted. -Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown
Noes- None
Absent: None
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TRACT NO. 19677
Location: South of Cameron Avenue, East of Azusd Avenue.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
R. M. Philleo
Motion by Councilman Kay,, seconded by Councilman Pittenger
APPROVED
and carried that street improvements in Tract No. 19677
be accepted and authorization be given for the release
of Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company'Bond in the
amount of $8,500.00, and that the deposit in the amount of. $105.00.for street
trees and signs not installed
to date be retained.
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 107
Location: Southwest corner of California Avenue and
PRECISE PLAN N0. 27
Garvey Avenue.
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STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Eugene L. Wood
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Mottinger
APPROVED
and carried that street improvements on Zone'Varinance
No. 107 and Precise Plan No. 27 be accepted and authoriza-
tion be given for the release of 'Groat -American Indemnity
Company Bond No. 660420
in the amount, of $2,500.00.
..CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 520
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
SECOND READING
COVINA,_CALZFORNIA, DISAPPROVING PROPOSED 'WEST COVINA
Disapproving proposed
WESTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 151." Motion by
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West Covina Westerly
Councilman Pittenger,,seconded by Councilman Kay and
Annexation District No,,
151 carried that the reading of the body of the Ordinance
(City Initiated)
be waived. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded
ADOPTED
by Councilman Kay that Ordinance No. 520 be adopted.
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• Ordinance No. 520 - Continued
.Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilman Mottinger, Crumley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown
Noes None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 521 Robert Broadwell and W. J. Hunter, Applicants.
SECOND READING Location: 957 South Glendora Avenue.
Approving amendment to
Precise Flan No. 13
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
• ADOPTED
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A REVISED PRECISE
PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN
SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE
N0. 147 OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, AND AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE NO. 147." Motion
by Councilman Kay, seconddd
by Councilman Pitten-aEr that the reading of the body
of the Ordinance'be...waived;:..'Motion'by
Councilman'Kby, seconded by'Councilman >21.
Pittenger that Ordinance No.
521. be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilman Mottinger,
Crumley, Kay9 Pittenger, Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
• ORDINANCE NO. 522
Location: Area bounded by Sunset Avenue,_,proposdd
SECOND READING
extension of Cameron AvenueA Orange Avenue and pro -
Reclassifying certain
posed extension of Service Avenue.
properties from Zone
R-A, Potential C-2 to
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF
Zone R-A, Potential C--R
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL
ADOPTED
PROPERTY IN SAID CITY BOUNDED BY SUNSET AVENUE, THE
PROPOSED EXTENSION -OF CAMERON AVENUE, ORANGE AVENUE
AND THE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF SERVICE AVENUE, FROM
ZONE R-A, POTENTIAL Cm2 TO ZONE R-A, POTENTIAL C-R, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF
ORDINANCE NO. 147."
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried that the
• reading of the body of the ordinance be waived.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Crumley that Ordinance No.
522 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Kay, Brown
Noes: Councilman Pittenger
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 523 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SECOND READING WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE CARE,
Providing for the care, RESTITUTION, SALE AND DESTRUCTION OF UNCLAIMED
restitution, sale, destru- PROPERTY."
• ction of unclaimed property
ADOPTED Motion by Councilman Crumley, seconded by Councilman
Pittenger and carried that, reading of the body of the
Ordinance be waived.
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Ordinance No. 523 - Continued
Page twelve
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Crumley, that Ordinance No. 523
be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows -
Ayes.: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown.
Noes: None
Absent, None
CITY CLERK
PETITION REQUESTING Pending opening of El Dorado School in a few months
CONSIDERATION OF just south of the Wash on the west side of Azusa,
IMPROVEMENTS TC THE which will be attended by all the children north of
PEDESTRIAN WALK ACROSS Walnut Creek Wash, west of Azusa Avenue to Glendora
WALNUT CREEK WASH AT Avenue.
AZUSA AVENUE
The City Clerk stated -these petitions contained
almost 175 signatures of persons in favor of this
request.
The City Manager stated that the City had been aware of this problem and had been
cooperating with the school authorities in the matter of providing sidewalks on the
south side of the bridge on the west side of Azusa Avenue. They are not connected
with the parkway and the school will make the connection.- The City proposed to
make this connection on the northerly side of the bridge as part of the street.
It was further-stated-that'there had been discussions held with various City
departments, as well as Mr. Eastman of the West Covina School District, and that
work is ready to proceed.
Mr. Bloom, representing; those people petitioning in this matter, stated that he had
the assurance that the necessary action would be taken and further mentioned the
area between Azusa and Lark Ellen Street. Stuart Avenue, a 60 foot street from
curb to curb with two, 40 foot streets running into it, at Azusa Avenue. It was
desired this intersection be given the same Island treatment as the intersection
of Lark Ellen and Stuart Street.and the matter be referred to the Police Department
for coordination of work with the Street Department to have work done here also
to insure the safety of children going to school.
PETITION FOR Sanitary facilities in the- area on both sides "of Vine Avenue
SANITARY SEWERS between Glendora Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue 188 signatures
covering 70% of the district.
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that per-
mission be granted to refer this petition to the City Engineer for the proper
report.
PETITION FOR Sanitary facilities in the area on the southeast corner of
-,.SANITARY SEWERS Merced Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue
• Motion by Councilman Kay,seconded.by Councilman Mottinger and
carried that permission be granted to refer this petition to the City Engineer
for proper report.
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PETITION FOR Sanitary facilities in the area on the southwest corner of
SANITARY SEWERS Merced and Lark Ellen Avenue.
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger
and carried that permission be granted to refer this petition to the City Engineer
for proper report.
CITRUS MUNICIPAL This report for the month of January,'1957, was presented and
COURT REPORT read by the City Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING OF The City Clerk,stated an announcement of this special
THE INSTITUTE OF meeting had been received to be held during March 5-6-7.
TRANSPORTATION AND 1957, at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, with
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Mr. McCoy of the .Division of Highways as chairman.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES, REPORTS
Councilman Mottinger: The 'Pony League Baseball Associationt came before the
Parks and Recreation Commission requesting permission
to play baseball at the future Orange -Merced Park site.
Now that we have made arrangements to procure this site --I believe it would be in
order to grant permission for them to build a ball diamond so long as it is
approved by the Park Commission and in conformance with.the tenative City Park Plan.
• Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by -Councilman Kay and carried that permis-
sion be granted to use the park site in conformance with Parks &'Recreation Com-
mission recommendations (to Council) and in conformance to the Plot Plan of the
Park.
Councilman Mottinger Tole are having the problem of getting water into Comida,
Park. The line crosses private property and the Parks
and Recreation Commission would like - to obtain authori-
zation from the Council to get the necessary agreements underway to bring water
into this area..
• Motion by Councilman Mottinger,seconded by Councilman Crumley and carried that
Mr. Gerschler be instructed to proceed with the negotiations of the necessary
agreements to carry this plan through.
Councilman Pittenger.° Where did we leave this tackle football mAtter?
I think we should consider some stipulations in regard
to this program. It is'not under the playground and
director program at all.
Mayor Brown: Neither are the baseball leagues.
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Councilman Pittenger: That is true but I believe the baseball leagues are
covered by proper insurance.
Councilman Mottingerm I believe this matter is going to come up in the recrea.__
ation program very shortly.
Mayor Brown: I think it might be well to have the insurance policies
on -the various baseball leagues posted with the City
also.
Councilman Kay: I have noticed several things happening on the Planning
Commission and Council regarding information we are
given. We have the Agenda on the Thursday prior to the
meeting to be held but we see many matters only on the evening of.the meeting —
such as Precise Plans and Subdivision Maps.
It would possibly be of great benefit to members of the Council, particularly
in matters of public hearings, if copies of Precise Plans were furnished us to
study the technicalities prior to meetings, rather than have so many hearings
held over because of only on -sight inspection at the meeting itself. This also
might help us to expedite these matters along more rapidly.
• Councilman Mottinger: I agree with Councilman Kay and if possible, furnish
other information that could be available to us ahead
of time.
City Manager: We are working on,such an idea of Agenda Closing and
I think we are coming up with an answer to this parti-
cular question. We work many times under an extremely
tight schedule in regard to Agenda items and we believe definite scheduling rules
should be established for everyone concerned.. There.is the possibility of a brief
report _form on each item, possible summary of facts and perhaps, if the Council
so wishes, a -map on the,items requiring them. These things might be coordinated
• on colored paper so that the Council members will imediately know it is an Agenda
item.
Mayor Prown< Perhaps the Council could have a brief summary prior
to the hearings on March 11. I believe the thinking of
various persons inwriting might aid our outlook on
them.
City Manager: It might be rather difficult as we would not know just
exactly what things you might question.
Mayor Brown: I think such particular cases would be where the City
spends some money.
• Councilman Kay: I think -we should have facts and various thoughts on
different matters before us. If they have been before
the Planning Commission they are already public property.
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Councilman Kayg I have discussed with the Planning Commission the possibility
of obtaining typical traffic counts on most of the streets
of any importance in the City. Many considerations are
given regarding zoning .requests with opposition'to zoning because of traffic.
If we established a background data,'up®to-dates of traffic on many of our streets
it might help in rendering a decision.
City Manager: We have an allocation of funds but in trying to get someone
to run these things you are in difficulty. It takes a
traffic man to coordinate these things, and a larger
personnel to make this type information of any use. Possibly something could be
• done on a quarterly basis.
The matter of the possibility'of a 'no solicitors' ordinance was discussed and
it was cDnsensus this might be a matter which should be further studied.
The City Attorney stated that The League of California Cities now has a brief out
on this subject at the present time.on-w]7'4t is called the Green River Ordinance
which deals with business solicitation, and. if members of the Council could obtain
copies it would give some idea of how far such a matter may go. The City Clerk
will obtain copies of this brief for the Council members.
• REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
TRACT NODS 18205 and 18575 Location: Michelle Street between Azusa Avenue and
Hollenbeck Street. Request City participation in
the installation of Sanitary Sewers. Sanitation
Engineer presented report to the Council at their regular meeting on January 14,
1957. Matter referred to the City Manager for full report and recommendation.
City Manager: . This matter was referred to me..and I have gone ahead with ,the
investigation of this matter. The Council has been kept advised of the additional
facts obtained and are aware of the possible improvement within the very near
future.
• We have been successful with the subdivider west of Azusa and south of Merced
Avenue and it would be my recommendation this work be done concurrently on the
basis that the contractor install sewers easterly of -Azusa and at the time of
this installation the contractor west of Azusa Avenue will install his sewers -
so there will be a sewer to drain to when this is completed.
I would recommend the Cityparticipate in this because of the necessity and }health
problem and appropriate the amount of $3100.00 for this particular project with
teimbursement to'be made over a period of time.
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Crumley that -the City of West
. Covina participate in the installation of sanitary sewers in Tract°s No. 18205 and
18575 in the amount of .$3100.00g and accept the recommendations of the City Managers
report. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Kay., Pittenger, Brown
Noes: None
Absent- None
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• RESOLUTION NO. 1058 Establishing a schedule Qf fees for the inspection and
resurfacing referred to end provided for in Ordinance
No. 506 of the City of West Covina adopted December 26.,
1956 and repealing Resolution'No. 1039 adopted December 26, 1956. Held over from
Council meeting of January 14.,'1957; held over from meeting of January 28th pending
comparison report form City Manager regarding experience of other cities.
City Manager -stated this request had been taken care of but that all the informa-
tion had not, as yet, been received.
COOPERATIVE STREET PROJECT Location: 1046 So. Meeker Street.
• Curb and Gutter Installation
The City Manager recommended that the amount of
$320.00 be approved and appropriated for these
improvements, as with other cooperative street projects. The 'contractor is still
working in the area would do the installation. -
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Crumley that authorization
be given for the appropriation of city funds in the amount of $320.00 for the city°s
participation in the installation of 200 lineal feet of curb and gutter at the
locution stated.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
• Ayes- Councilmen Mottinger., Crumley, Kays Pittenger., Brown
Noes'- None
Absent:- None
Appropriation of funds We are going ahead with the weed abatement program
for increase in size of in the various vacant lots. We feel it would be of
tractor for Cityvs greater benefit to the property owners and that
work in weed abatement more could be'accomplished if the City did this
APPROVED work itself rather than letting to a contrar-tor.
We had the item of a small tractor in our budget,
but we feel that more can be accomplished if the size of this particular equip-
ment is increased. The cost of a larger piece of equipment would be $1500.00
• over and above the $3500.00 allotted in the budget. This amount would be recovered
by the billing to the respective.properties for the work done'and we feel this
equipment would serve many other purposes of work in the City.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger9 seconded by Councilman Pittenger that authoriza-
tion be given for the appropriation of the amount of $1500.00., to be added to
the amount of $3500.00 already allotted by the City., toward the purchase of a
larger size of tractor than originallk designated for use by the City in the
work of Weed Abatement and other uses.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger9 Crumley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
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REPAIR OF MOTOR GRADER Motion by Councilman Crumley, seconded by Councilman
APPROVED Kay that.authorization be given for the expenditure on
repairs'to Motor Grader in the amoung of $4300.00 and
that $4000.00 be appropriated from the general.. fund.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, 'Crumley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recent publicity has been given to the action the County has taken to redistri-
bute monies available for community recreation programs. It would appear the
City of West Covina's share is going to be reduced from $13,600.00 to about
.%5,700.00 but just how it will actually affect us we do not know because the
formula is a very complex. one. We have requested the (County) Park Department.
to explain it to us so that we do know. We may be cut in dollar value, but all
we are concerned with is if we are going to ha.-e the same kind of program, this
we do not know. A meeting is to be held on February 20th in Los Angeles at the
County Offices on this particular subject.
YOUTH ACTIVITY DAY Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman
APPROVED Pittenger and carried that the plan submitted by the
City Employees Association for a Youth Activity Day'be
supported.
OFFICIAL CITY HOLIDAY Motion by Councilman Kay., seconded by Councilman
February 22, 1957 Pittenger and carried that February 22, 1957 be declared
APPROVED as an official city, holiday.
The City Clerk presented and read a communication from George E. Brown, Jr. a
Councilman of the City of Monterey Park in regard to Los Angeles County establish-
ing a refuse disposal site in the City of Monterey Park which stated the points
to which his objection was confined in regard to this matter.
The City Attorney stated that this communication raised points in which no other
city should be involved, that is, the merit of t4h;is- partibtftar dump, which is of
no concern to the City of West Covina.
RESOLUTION NO. 1078
Retaining T. Guy Cornyn
as special Council for
the City in the Case of
George Hocum,-Jr., et al.,
Plaintiffs V..,Evangelist
Lutheran Synod of Pacific
Southwest, City of West
Covina, Defendents.
ADOPTED
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No.
1078 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, RETAINING T. GUY CORNYN AS SPECIAL
COUNSEL FOR THE CITY IN THE CASE OF GEORGE HOCUM, JR.,
ET AL.,. PLAINTIFFS, V. EVANGELIST LUTHERAN SYNOD
OF PACIFIC SOUTHWEST., CITY OF WEST COVINA, ET AL.,
17EFENDENTS . Qr
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• Resolution No, 1078 - Continued
Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pitten7er, that Resolution
No. 1078 be adopted. Motion passed orn roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger., Crumley9.Kay, Pittenger, Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
APPROVE DEMANDS Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Council-
man. Crumley and carried that Deinands in the amount
of $67,107.91, as listed on Demand Sheets B-14;
C-22; C"23, be approved and which includes fund transfer in the amount of
$40,766.24 and subject to review of the Auditing Committee.
There was no further -business. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. until
Tuesday, February 19, 1957, at 7 o'clock P.M.
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ROBERT FLOTTEN
City Clerk of the C.itty of West Covina
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JAY D e BRO14N
Mayor of the City of West Covina.