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04-22-1957 - Regular Meeting - Minutes0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA April 22, 1957 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brown at 8:08 P.M. in the West Covina City Hall The Reverend Howard Mickel, St. Timothy's Lutheran. Church gave the invocation. ROLL CALL Presents Mayor Brown, Councilmen Mottinger,.Crumley, Kay, Pittenger Others Presents City Manager; City Clerk and Assistant Administrative Officer, - City Engineer; City Treasurer; Planning Commission Secretary; City Attorney Absents Sanitation Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES Adjourned regular meeting of April 1, 1957 u Approved as submitted Regular meeting of April 8, 1957 Approved as submitted • SCHEDULED MATTERS PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONE VARINACE N0, 197 LOCATION: Southeast corner of Garvey and Azusa Ray L. Anderson Avenues, APPROVED REQUEST: Filling Station Uses EXISTING ZONE: C-1 Approved by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting of March 6, 1.9579 Resolution No, 479, Decision appealed by letter from H. R. Humphrey, 225 S. Azusa Avenue, dated March 12, 1957' Set for hearing on this date by City . Council at their regular meeting on March 25, 19570 • Maps were presented by the City Engineer, and Resolution No. 479 and Recommenda- tions of:.,thd Planning Commission were read. 1) Subsequent approval by the Planning Commission of a Plot Plan to include adequate landscaping detail along the south property line, prior to issuance of building permits, 2) That the facility be designed with no canopies .being permitted on the Azusa Avenue side, 3) That all signs be,designed to face only the west, north and east, . C.Co 4-22-57 Page two . Zone Variance No. 197 - Continued Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, and all those wishing to present testimony on this matter were sworn in by the City Clerk. Mr. Ray L. Anderson, applicant spoke in favor. I ask the Council to confirm the action of the Planning Commission. I have with me, as one of the requirements noted, the suggested landscaping which, I can turn in now to the Planning Commission Secretary and I also have the unit to supply the vacant land next to the gas station. Mr. Anderson quoted Section 1701, Article 17 of the Zoning. Ordinance is "Purpose of Variance" and stated' Directly moss the street, a gasoline station is already approved and there is a gas station on Citrus and Garvey Avenues with the same traffic pattern and almost the exact set-up as here. Approval was granted by the Planning Commission for a gas station on the opposite side of the freeway. There is evidence on file that this business of a gas station on this property has been under consideration, and blown hot and cold, since 1950. Mr. Anderson quoted Section 17024 Paragraph 1 of Article 17 of the ?one Ordinance P9Required showing for varinaces" and stated- • This site, among other sites, was selected for potential gas station. The site is a part of a complete block of CWl zoning so it pretty.well stands on its own feet zoning wise., The distribution of gas stations, which can be verified by, gas station representatives that are here this evening, is such that the.gas stations on the south side of the freeway is plus or minus 9/10ths of a mile from the Richfield station on Glendora, to Azusa Avenue, and 3/10ths of a mile to a station on Citrus Street. In relationship to the Master Plan, in.diew of the fact that there are gas stations along the periphery of the freeway I see no way this would intefer • with the Master Plan or the freeway and since this was incorporated in the original Master Plan there is no drasitc change by the recommendations'of the Planning Commission. Mr. Anderson referred to Section 1702, Paragraph 2, of the Zoning Ordinance and stated - If this is denied it would seem this statement would hold true in that potential Cml has been on the property since 1947 and a letter is on file that this was under consideration for a gas station since 1950 and prior to the present ordinance making a zone variance necessary for the use involved here. -2- C.C. 4-22-57 Zone Variance No. 197 - Continued Page three Mr. Anderson quoted Section 1702, Paragraph 3, of the Ordinance and stated. - All the property involved here is in the same zone, C-lo The vicinity is the southeast corner of the freeway and it was pointed out by the Planning Commission that there will obviously.be 'C' use here of some sort, no matter what happens to it. Varinance 195 was granted in a similar situation at Hollenbeck Street and again on Citrus Street. The granting of such a variance will not affect the-gendral plan. The site was, for a long time, eligible for a gas statio-n. The site across the street is going to be utilized for a. gas station. I am no expert as regards the comprehensive plan but it seems that whatever traffic is generated for West Covina in coming off the freeway in distress this can 'be reached without crossing the intersection, get necessary service, and..get back on the freeway without causing any increase in congestion at the intersections. There are many gas stations in West Covina but they are situated particularly north of the freeway. This would make such service available south of the freeway without use of the underpass and add a service for this side of the freeway without adding congestion to the north side of the freeway. There are representatives of the oil company involved who are present here this eveni.ng.and will answer any questions that the Council may have. Mr. John D. Stiles.of 1829 Norma Street, West' Covina spoke in opposition. I%Te feel that the proponents statement of the sufficienvy of gas stations in. West Covina, in a particular area should eliminate the necessity of any further stations. In this particular area there is a problem created by the Division of Highways in regard to 'stops' when traveling south and coming up from the underpass and I believe this site will create even more confusion .with traffic going east and west. The location is not at a 'Cloverleaf' interchange and there is not easy access to this particular property. • We recognize the right of the applicant to C-1 use here "but we feel there could be a development more compatible to the residential area. r-I LJ Mr.'Anderson stated in rebuttal that he would be very happy if those in opposition would tell him what they would like to have on this piece of property that would give him as a good a land use. There being no further testimony, the hearing was declared closed. Councilman Crumley: It appears to me that several months ago the applicant came in with a plan for this property on the southeast corner of Azusa which had a medical building in there and a drive -,in. Is that still contemplated? -3- C.C. 4-22-57 Page four • Zone Variance No. 197 Continued Mr.„Anderson: Yes, it is. This is a residual piece to complete the Precise Plan. Mr. Andersen presented a photograph of the use 'to be made of the 100 feet 'behind the ,gas station. Councilman Mottinger, I think we have a traffic hazard in the boulevard stop on Azusa. However, that is not the owners problem,, it is part of our nego`,itations with the Highway Department to straighten out traffic flow problems we have. I doubt if any 9C9 uses here is t7oing to make it come out any better. Mr. Anderson: I have designed the whole property to get the cars off of both Azusa and the freeway. The whole thing will be a mutual ingress and egress and I have done the best I can to relieve the 'traff is situation here. Councilman Kay: I nntir­ there is a 1t x 6 wheel bumper shown. 9 _ ' The representative of the Shell. Oil Company stated this was a temporary measure until the adjacent property is developed and then it will be removed. This is being done since there is no fence to be put up here and we do not • want traffic to cut across to the service station. Councilman Kay: In view of previously established zoning within the area, dating back many years, and the action of the Council on property across the street I feel we are almost obligated by the previous action, so long as this is within reason, well controlled and well screened. Motion'by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that Zone Variance No. 197 'be approved subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission and Planning Department. • PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR FUTURE SCHEDULE " May 27, 1957 PRECISE PLAN & RECLASSIFICATION NO. 112 (1405) App icant, Frank B. Bowker & Evelyn B, I�ni.ght. Location, North of Walnut Creek Wash, between California Avenue and proposed Extension of Vincent Avenue, Request, Adoption of Official Precise Plan and C-2 Uses. Existing Zone: R-A, Potential,C-2 Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at their meeting of April 17, 19579 Resolution No. 1�89. 0 C.C. 4-22-57 Page five . Public Hearings for Future Schedule - Continued ZONE CHANGE NO. 101 & PRECISE PLAN NO. 110 Applicant.- Edward J. LaBerge9 Jr. Location: East side of Azusa Avenue, between Rowland and Warkmsn Avenues. Request- Adoption of Official Precise Plan and R-P and C-1 Uses. Existing Zone: R-A, Potential R-P- On April 179 1957, the Planning Commission recommended approval of R-P uses only, and approved Precise Plan, and denied C-1 Request. Resolutions No. 492 and 493. GENERAL MATTERS • ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. J. Sein, Chairman and Mr. George Odle, spoke in regard to the City of West Covina Youth Officials' Day. Mr. Sein requested opinion of Council on a tentative date for these young people to take over at the Council meeting and various city offices for the evening of Tuesday, May 14th and the day of �hTednesday, May 15th. Council was extended an invitation to attend the Parade to be held in West Covina on Saturday, April 27th, from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. It was consensus that the dates suggested by Mr. Sein be accepted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS • "POPPY DAYS" The City Clerk read communications from the VFW Post 5/24/57 W 5-25/57 No..P620 of West Covina and American Legion Post No. APPROVED 790 of West Covina requesting permission to sell and display Poppies on May 24th and 25th, 1957. I46ti.on by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Kay and carried that the dates of May 24, 1957 and May 25., 1957 'be officially proclaimed as ,Poppy Days" and request granted. ANNEXATION REQUEST The City Clerk read a communication from Harold L. Johnson, Registered Civil Engineer, on behalf of Vincent P. Schilz qnd John Q Schilz requesting_ the . City of West Covina consider the proposed annexation of a portion of their property which is located on the west side of Range .Avenue, south of Walnut Creek Wash. • It was consensus that there being a Tgentlemen's agreement' with the City of Covina regarding unnaxation of certain areas, some discussion should be held with that City in regard to this matter before any decision was made. Motion b�,T Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Crumley and carried that the Mayor of West Covina contact the Mayor of Covina and attempt to work out a solution to this problem in that the location could effect some change in the gentlemen's agreement' between the two cities. -5m C.C. 4-22-57 Page s ix • CARNIVAL The City Clerk read a communication from Mr. A. Peters, May 30 - June 3 President of Temple Sholom, requesting permission to APPROVED hold a carnival from May 30th through June 34d, 1957 on a site located on State Street, between Glendora Avenue and the Garvey Service Road (Approximately 2 Acres). Mr. Wyckhoff, who manages the carnival, stated $$200,000.00 worth of insurance to protect the show and parties concerned will be guaranteed. It was further stated this carnival is being brought into 1a Puente one week previous to the date requested in West Covina and that it had been carefully investigated and approved by the school board of La Puente. • Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Crumley and carried that the request for the Carnival. during the dates of May 30th through June 3rd, 1957 and the site requested, be approved subject to proper liability insurance covering this event (by the applicants); deposit to guarantee the cleaning of the property and streets; subject to proper police and fire inspection; subject to police protection during the time of the carnival to be paid by the applicants and waiving of the $50.00 per day license. Councilman Crumley: Where a commercial show is used, the City License is $50.00, which in several instances in the past has been dropped because the carnival was. put on by the Chamber of Commerce -r a service organization. I think some thought should • be given to this,matter so that in the future the matter of a charge would be made definite ie; either charge -the $$50.00 in all instances or make it free., one or the other. UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT NO. 19 City Engineer-. This is in regard to the Cesspool construction Miniature Golf Course to be constructed on CONDITIONALLY APPROVED Azusa Avenue. We have a request for permission to use Cesspools on this property rather than hooking up to a sewer, which was recommended. The nearest sewer is 1.380 feet away. This request might be.granted for a limited time since it is a conditional use which comes before the Council for review each year. Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried that the installation of Cesspools on the property under Unclassified Ilse Permit No. 19 be permitted to the maximum of the first year's permit but if sewers are available during that time, the applicant is to hook-up to sewers. PUELIC WORKS CITY ENGINEER TIME EXTENSION LOCATION: Northwest corner of Azusa Avenue Street Improvements and Rowland Avenue. Request to extend time Precise Plan No. 38 of agreement to install street improvements. Ul.richs9 Service Station • (March 26, 1958) Upon recommendation of the City Engineer APPROVED motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that a time extension be granted, to March 26, 1958, for the installation of street improve- ments. C.C. 4. 22-57 • PROJECT Cro48 Accept Street Improvements Crowell & Larson Page seven LOCATION: Orange Avenue between Francisquito and Merced Avenues. APPROVED Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Kay and carried that street improvements in Project C•a489 adjacaht to Tract No. 20672, be accepted and authori?ation be given for the release of General Casualty Company of America. Bond No. 347309 in the amount of $49394.00. FINAL MAP (For Reapproval) Tract No. 23348 • Cole-•Noice Constr. Company -RE-APPROVED. LOCATION: North side of Puente Avenue, between Lark Ellen and Azusa Avenues. 5 Acres •-• 12 Lots - Area District II. Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Crumley and carried that reapproval 'be given to Final Map of Tract No. 23348. EXPIRATION DATE OF City Engineer Reported on expiration dates PENDING TENTATIVE MAPS of pending tentative maps. City Engineer: After compiling this information we found twenty-seven • tentative maps pending that have not reached the final map stage. Of those 27 maps, 4 maps have gone beyond the time limit. Of the 4 that have expired, 2 are involved in school land purchase and condemnation. One other map seems to be in an impossible location,, located on high ground at the South end of Citrus Street. I doubt if that one will ever be finaled. The fourth map has a location at the northeast corner of Francisquito and Sunset Avenues and is the'th ird section of a large tentative map and I believe the subdivider will want this renewed, We have written to all sµbdividers and their engineers sv-that they are acquainted with all necessary information. PLANNING COMMISSION . UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT NO. 15 RE: "Kiddie Land" Rides., located on the Request of Mr. Samuel J. McKay northwest side of Glendora Avenue, between Garvey Avenue and State Street. Applicant requests permission to install more rides than permited by approved Unclassified Use Permit No. 15. Planning Commission recommended approval at their meeting of April 17, 1957. Mr o Gerschler: The request was to increase the number of rides from 4 to 8 as sho;,m on the Plot Plan. It was the feeling of the Commission that the number of rides was not the main consideration provided the same conditions were maintained. It was the • recommendation of the Commission this request be granted to increase the rides as shown on the Plot Plan and in conformance with the Plot Plan. -7- C.C. 4-22-57 Page eight • Unclassified Use Permit No. 15 - Continued Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Kay and carried that amendment to Ordinance No. 510 permitting these extra "Kiddie Rides" under this Unclassified Use Permit No. 15 be approved. SANITATION ACCEPT SEWER FAC:LLITIES LOCATION: Maplewood Avenue and Mardina Street Tract No. 2055 APPROVED The City Engineer, speaking in the absen e of the Sanitation Engineer, stated that the final report on this matter had been filed, all the necessary tests made -and it is recommended this project be accepted and bond released. Moti:)n by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried that sewer facilities in Tract No. 20551 be accepted and authorization be given for the release of Great American Indemnity Company Bond No. 662786 in the amount of 7,900.00; CITY ATTORNEY RESCL.UTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 1112 LOCATION: Southeast side of Glendora Avenue. . ACCEPT GRANT DEED Tract No. 17325 'fA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Zone Change No. 16 WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING Glendora Avenue THE•RIaCORDATION TH7,REOF." (.Csvald No Mi.kkelsen ADOPTED amd Anna S. Mikkelsen) Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that further reading of the body of the resolution be waived. Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that Resolution No. 1.112 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: • Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown Noes': None Absent: None, RESOIUTION NO: 1113 LOCATION: Van Horn Avenue South of Elder street. ACCEPT GRANT DEED M &,B No. 135-•105 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Van Horn Avenue WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING ADOPTED THE RECORDATION TI-IEREOF." (Merrill S. Standage r and Katharine I4.- Standage) Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded 'by Councilman Pittenger and carried that further readinD of the.body of the resolution be waived. GS� C.C. 4-22-57 Page nine • Resolution No. 1113 - Continued Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that Resolution No. 1.113 'be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown Noes: None Absent-. None RESOLUTION NO. 1114 LOCATION.- 144 Glendora Avenue ACCEPT GRANT DEED Tract No. 17325 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Zone Change No. 16 T,]EST COVINA ACCEPTINT A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING • Glendora Avenue THE RECORDATION THEREOF," (Earl L. Jones and .ADOPTED Lucille E. Jones) Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Council- man Crumley and carried that further reading of the body of the resolution be waived. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seonded by Councilman Crumley that Resolution No. 1114 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown Noes: None • Absent.- None RESOLUTION NO. 1115 LOCATION: 214 Glendora Avenue ACCEPT GRANT DEED Tract No. 17325 "A'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF ADOPTED 14EST COVINA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF.". (Harry Snyder and Esther L. Snyder) Motion by Councilman Kay., seconded 'by Councilman Pittenger and carried that further reading of the. body of the resolution 'be waived. Motion by Councilman Crumley, seconded by Councilman Kay that Resolution No. 11.15 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: • Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Kay., Pittenger, Brown Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 111.6 LOCATION: 1314 E. Puente Avenue. ACCEPT GRANT DEED Tract No. 20199 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Puente Avenue 1,,EST COVINA ACCEPTING A GRANT -DEED AND DIRECTING ADOPTED THE RECORDATION THEREOFor' (Leota Mae King) 0 -9- C.C. 4-22-57 40 Resolution No. 1116 - Continued Page -ten Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that further reading of the body of the resolutsi,or, 'be waived. Motion by Councilman Crumley, seconded by Councilman Kay that Resolution No. 1116 'be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley,, Kay, Pittenger, Brown Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 111.7 LOCATION: 1004 Glendora Avenue • ACCEPT SANITATION EASEMENT "A RESOLUTION OF THE 'CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Tract No. 14681 WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT AND Zone Variance No. 22 DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF." (W. A. Hunter ADOPTED and Mary Louise Hunter and Frank B. Bowker) Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Council- man Crumley and carried that further reading of the body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Crumley that Resolution No. 1117 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: • Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 1118 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Appointing members to WEST COVINA APPOINTING ERNEST 0. ADLER AND DOUGLAS the Planning Commission LAUNER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION." (Terms expire Douglas Launer April 8) 1.961) Ernest 0. Adler ADOPTED Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Crumley that further reading of the body of the Resolution be waived. • Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Crumley that Resolutioh No. 1118 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger., Crumley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown Noes: None Absent: None 11 RESOLUTION NO. 1119 The City Attorney presented and read."A RESOLUTION Expressing.appreciation OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA for services rendered COIT14ENDING FRANK M. TOWNER FOR HIS SERVICES TO Frank M. Towner THE CITY AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR SUCH ADOPTED SERVICES." _10- r C.C. 4-22-57 Resolution No. 1.119 - Continued Page eleven Motion 'by Councilman Pittenger,, seconded by Councilman Kay that Resolution No. 1119 'be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows.- ' Ayes- Councilmen Mottinger, Cruml.ey, Kay, Pittenger, Brown Noes° None Absents None RESOLUTION NO, 1120 The City, Attorney presented and read "A RESOLUTION Expressing,appreciati.on OF THE CITY 'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEST COVINA for services rendered COMMENDING M. C. MORGAN FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE M. C. Morgan CITY AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR SUCH SERVICES." • Motion by Councilman Crumley, seconded by Councilman Mottinger that Resolution No.. 1120 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, CrurrLley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown Noes: None Absents None RESOLUTION NO. 1121 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Certain easements and WEST COVINA DECLARING THAT CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND rights no longer needed, RIGHTS OF WAY ARE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC • authorizing execution of PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUIT - a Quit -Claim Deed CLAIM DEED." ADOPTED LOCATION:. Southeast side of Glendora Avenue, 100 feet northeast of Walnut Creek Wash) Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that further reading of the body of the resolution be -waived. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger that Resolu- tion No. 1121 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows- Ayes- Councilmen Mottinger, Crumley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown • Noes- None Absents None RESOLUTION NO. 1122 LOCATION: 909 E. Barbara Avenue Denying Zone Variance No. 200 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Tract No. 18874 WEST COVINA DENYING A SIDE YARD VARIANCE ON HOT .30, TRACT NO. lP874." (William 0. and Lorraine J. Jacobsen) Moti.On by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that further reading of the body of the resolution be waived. C.C. 4-m22G57 • ,.Resolution No. 1122 - Continued Page twelve Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Crumley that Resolution No. 1122 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Mottinger, Crumlley, Kay, Pittenger, Brown Noes. None Absent: None ORDINANCES An Ordinance re- classifying certain • property Tract No. 20551 Zone Change No. 98 INTRODUCTION CITY CLERK The City Attorney introduced 'BAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN SAID CITY LOCATED ON SHAMWOOD STREET IN TRACT NO. 20551 TO THE R-1 and R-3 ZONES." Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried ordinance for Zone Chamge No. 98 be introduced.. None CITY TREASURER . Report - March, 1957. Motion by Councilman Kay, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that the City Treasurer's report for March., 1957 be accepted and filed for the record. COUNCIL COMMITTEES, REPORTS Councilman Mottinger: A problem has arisen regarding action taken at our last meeting concerning the construction ®f a temporary water line to the Pony League Diamond at the Orange -Merced Park Site. I believe Mr. Gershhler can give you some information regarding this matter. Mr. Gerschier: We were hoping to construct a line from Walnut • Creek Parkway across the Wash to the Park site. However, in contacting; the water company we were advised the water pressure drops in summer and there would not b'e enough to + bring the water to the park through this way. We then went to the school district, who are 'bringing their administrative facilities in at Orange and Merced, to see if some arrangement could be made. The water company prepared a plan and the cost estimate for our pro -rated share would be $3500.00. In going 'back to the water company it was found they were not in a position to issue a meter on Walnut Creek Parkway and the cheapest water line to be"offered is $3500.00. We have investigated every possibility, none of which can'be expected to do the job that the $3500.00 cost will. 0 -12- C.C. 4-22-57 Page thirteen • Mr. Gerschler o Continued o I bring thus to the attention of the Council as we were instructed to proceed in the idea of a water line from Walnut Creek Parkway and now find this is impossible. Councilman Mottinger'. There are no recommendations for further action at this time, unless some further solution is reached to this problem through recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Committee. CONSIDERATION BY Councilman Mottinger., Before any nominations COUNCIL OF SECTION are made I would like to cormnent on the services 1.1 OFF ORDINANCE NO. 502 given by Mayor Brown during the last year and • the extreme amount of time he has devoted to the job. I hope there will 'be the proper recognition of the time he has given. The job he has done as mayor is very commendable. Last year when the ordinance was drawn up there was in our, minds the sharing of the load o.f being Mayor, which is a very large one, and I would put in nomination the name of James Kay as Mayor for the next year. Councilman Pittenger: I move that nominations be closed. Councilman Brown. I wish to express my sincere thanks for the • comments made and the cooperation of the council during my office as Mayor. This has been the hardest working Council I know of and I would now like to , at this time, turn my chair over to James Kay -as Mayor. Mayor Kayo I heartily agree with 'the comments of Councilman Mottinger. I know I will have a difficult time trying to follow the pace set by our former mayor. With the consent of the Council I would like to put in nomination the name of Vernon Mottinger to serve as Mayor Pro®Tempore this year9 and if there are no objections, I will assume Mr. Mottinger is so designated. • No objections were raised. • I would like to see the Commission positions held as they are, with Councilman Brown representing the Fire Department as Fare Commissioner. It was consensus this be done. So far as other duties are concerned, I would like Councilman Mottinger to take over the work of Director of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities, representing t^rest Covina. That Councilman Brown continue to represent the City in the East San Gabriel Planning Committee and to also serve as delegate on one of the Sanitation Districts either No. 15 or 22. _13- C.C. 4-22-57 Page fourteen • The City Attorney stated that he believed a resolution would be needed in regard to delegate and alternate to serve on the Sanitation District. Mayor Kaye If that, is the case I believe we should instruct the City Attorney to bring in the appropriate resolution regarding ' delegates and alternate for Sanitation District No. 15 and 22. It was consensus this be done. APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES Motion by Councilman Crumleyq seconded by TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Councilman Pittenger and carried that Council - League of California Cities man Vernon R. Mottinger be designated as • Councilman Mottinger director representing the' -City of West Covina APPROVED on the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division,. REPORTS m CITY MANAGER MAINTENANCE OF CITY STREET On the basis of studies and review of a letter AND FRONTAGE ROADS ON FREEWAY, from the State Division of Highway regarding control and maintenance of city streets and frontage roads on the freeway, I would like to get an expression from the Council, as a matter of record,, that the city would maintain an agreement with the State on the basis of certain things being accom- plished. These things have been outlined in a previous report to the State., and the letter discussed with the Council. This was concerning a proposal of local. studies being made and minor repairs and revisions being completed, that we sign a maintenance agreement on that basis --they would do certain things in connection with this particular matter. I think more things should be spelled out at this point but not tie up those things that are necessary and we could do this based on the early report of Mr. Johnson and the City Engineer that those things 'be accomplished. I think that things to be accomplished should be in black and white, but with your general consent we can proceed on such a general basis. It was consensus that this be done. • LEGISLATIVE MATTERS We have had previous reports on the matter of Azusa Avenue's resturati.on of that portion of the Highway system deleted some years ago. This has gone through the committee and as former Mayor Brown reports, Assembylman Erwi.n's bill is included with the Thomas Route Bill No. 3168. We do have a confirming resolution from La Puente indicating their desire to go along with this legislations, along with that of Covina and we expect some indication from the City of Azusa very shortly. These will 'be sent to legisla- ture from the cities of this area. 0 C.C. 4-22-57 Page fifteen LEGISLATIVE BILL AB 1502 This is in regard to freeway agzeaements between State and other agencies proposed among other things is to permit the inclusion of the extension of city streets by contracting agreement between State and City of County agencies in regard to improvements, restoration, extension. Any contracts for improve- ments on city or other streets directly related to state projects could be combined with the State to get this work done. With you approval I would see that endorsement is sen° to the committee studying this legislation. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried that this matter receive endorsement and to be so indicated by letter to the proper • . parties. PROPOSED BY=LATr]S AND We have discussed the report of the special committee REORGANIZATION OF THE of the East San Gabriel Valley Planning Committee with EAST SAN GABRIEL regard to reorganizing, and the proposed bylaws and PLANNING COMMITTEE regulations of the Committees,. 1-would like some expj�e`s_ • sion from the Council that could be taken back to this Committee at their meeting this Thursday night to approve this re -organization, at least in principle and the desire to see it move forward. This report indicates the scope and intent of the -proposed revision and from that, bylaws will be derived. • Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Crumley and carried that endorsement be given to the reorganization of the bylaws of the East San Gabriel Valley Planning Committee and a letter designating Councilman Brown as representative to -this Committee from this City. It was noted that Mr. Gerschler should bring before the Planning Commission the matter of appointing a representative from that body to the East San Gabriel Valley Planning Committee. FIRE PREVENTION DAY We have lined up May 4th as Fire Prevention Day and the intent is to burn a two-story residence located on Mr. Pick's property on San Bernardino Road. Our firemen will go in under actual fire fighting conditions. This also sets the • stage for the long awaited regarding the Fire Underwriters of the Pacific who will come ih May 6th to start their survey. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mrs. M. Van Dame again reminded.the members of the Council to attempt to obtain a rais for members of the Planning Commission. Mayor Kay stated this matter should probably be referred to the City Manager for budgetary consideration. y15� C-C- 4-22-57 Page sixteen • LETTER OF RESIGNATION Councilman Crumley presented and read his letter of Councilman Crumley of resignation from the City Council to become effective May 5. 1957a Communication stated his resignation was necessary due to his being transferred to his companyas plant in Houston, Texas, as managero Mayor Kay stated that since request is not to become effective until May 5, that no action be taken on this letter and it be held Over until next regular meeting of the Council, Mayp.r Kay presented the letter to the City Clerk for the record. It was consensus that possible date of meeting with civic improvement committee • be discussed at the meeting of April 29th, DEMANDS APPROVED Motion by Councilman Crumley, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that Demands in the amount of $58,257.69 be approved as shown on Demand Sheets B-19; C-32 and C-33, and which includes fund transfers in the amount of $30, 51o0930. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1Os00 P.M. until Monday, April 29th, 2.957 at P:00 P.M. at the .Coronado Schoolo • JAMES W. KAY Rayar of the Uity of West Covina ROBERT FLOTTEN City Clerk of the City of West ovina • m16m