05-13-1957 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA., CALIFORNI.A
May 13, 1957
The meeting was called to order by MayDr Kay at 8-.C)CP.M. in thy. West Covina
City Hall. The Reverend Henry Kent of the Community Presbyterian Church
gave the invocation
RCLL CALL
Present: Mayor Kay, Councilmen Brown, Mt.)-ttinger, Pittenger., Barnes
Others Present: City Manager; City Clerk and Assistant City Aldministrator;
City Attorney, City Engineer; Planning Commission Secretary;
Sanitation Engineer.
Absent: City Treasurer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of April 22, 1957 m Approved as submitted.
Adjourned meeting of April 29, 1.957 o Approved as submitted.
Adjourned meeting of May 6, 1957 - Approved as submitted.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION Mayor Kay: On April 22nd we received a letter of
FROM WAYNE CRUMLEY resignation as Councilman from. Mr. Wayne Crumley.
At that time this Council had the letter submitted
to the City Clerk for the record, but no action was
taken. The communication requested that his resignation be made effective
May 5, 1957. Although that date is now past and while no further action
is required, I believe it would be in order to have a motion of acceptance
of,the lletter of resignation as was requested.
Motion by Councilman Brown., seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried
that the.letter of resignation, effective May 5, 1957, from Councilman Wayne
Crumley, be accepted.
• RESOLUTION. NO. 1125 The City Attorney presented. and read a Resolution
Expressing appreciation 94COT11ENDING WAYNE CRIXEY FOR HTS SERVICES ON THE
of services CITY COUNCIL
WAYNE CRUMLEY
ADOPTED Motion by Councilman Mottinger., seconded by
Councilman Brown that Resolution No. 1125 be
adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
'Ayes.- Councilman Browny Mottinger, Pittenger, Kay
Noes: None
Absent- None
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• Mayor Kay: Since the letter of resignation was received the Council
has considered several names as a possible replacement
for Mr. Crumley. Some 40 names were received by members
of the Council and in a closed personnel session these names were screened.
As a result of a meeting held last week a decision was reached by the Council
and I would like to submit the name of Claude Barnes of 332 Morris Avenue.,
West Covina as the Council replacement for Mr. Crumley, subject to the approval
of the remainder of the members of this Council.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that Mr. Claude
Barnes be designated as a member of the Council to replace former Councilman
Wayne Crumley. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1126 The City Attorney presented and read a
Appointment to City Council resolution "APPOINTING CLAUDE BARNES OF 332
CLAUDE L. BARNES MORRIS AVENUE, WEST COVINA AS CITY COUNCILMAN
APPROVED FOR THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA."
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by
Councilman Brown that Resolution No. 1126 be adopted. Motion passed on
roll call as follows:
• Ayeso Councilmen Brown, Mottinger,,Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mr. Barnes was duly sworn in by the City Clerk as a member of the City Council
of West Covina and took his place at the Council table.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
RECEIVE.BIDS
SANITARY SEWERS LOCATION: Azusa Avenue and Michelle Street.
• Tract Nops. 18205,& 18575
The Sanitation Engineer stated that bids were
opened as advertised at 10:00 A.M. May 13,
1957 in the office of the City Clerk and referred to the Sanitation Engineer
for checking and recommendation to the City Council at this meeting.
Bids were received from the following and corrections shown:
T'= H Construction Company - - m - - - - - - - - $30,828.71
L. Do & M. Construction Company - - - - - - ., - 369463926
Chorak Construction Co., Inc. - Original Bid 0 — 279709000
Corrected Bid ® - 279709a59
Nick J. ,.Leko & Son - .- ,a - - - - ® - - - - - - - 27, 5,18.36
Frank H. Chutuk Construction Company m - - - - 325693.69
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Phillip Chutuk — - — — 323685.43
Zavas&Sons --- =m- W----- - - - - -- 28,32038
O'Shaughnessy Construction Company — — — - — 35,656.70
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Sanitary Sewer Bids - Continued
M. Miller Company.- - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - $2896326P9
Martin Kordick - Original* Bid , --- - - - - -
- - - 299818.63
Corrected Bid - - - - - -
- - - 299710.63
(Estimated bid was in the amount of $329527-53)
Sanitation Engineer: I would recommend
that the Council instruct the
South Hills Sewer
Committee to award the contract
to Nick J. Le'ko &
Son, as the lowest responsible
bidder., in the amount of $279518-36.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger., seconded by Councilman Brown. that the South
Hills Sewer Committee be instructed to award the
bid for sanitary sewers
in Tract No's 18205 and 18575 to.Nick J. Leko &
Son, as the lowest responsible
bidder, in the amount of $27,518.369 and that all other bids and bid bonds
be returned to the unsuccessful bidders..
Motion passed on roll call as followsoo
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
• Absent: None
PROJECT C-51 LOCATIONS Azusa Avenue from Cameron Avenue to Walnut
Creek Wash.
Street improvements and 96-inch reinforced concrete pipe, storm drain with
win walls, hea'dwall and appurtenances and all work incidental thereto.
The bids were Dpened.as advertised at 10:00 A.M.2* May 13, 1957 in the office
of the City Clerk and referred to the City Engineer for recommendation to
the City Council at this meeting.
City Engineer.- The opening of these bids took place according to the
proper schedule and the following were received.
Tappe Construction Company $329342.40
Crowell & Larson - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 239308-93
Warren Southwest, Inc. 209902.99
Griffith Company - - --- - - - - - - --- - - - 30,518-45
S ec W Construction, Company - - - - - - I - - - . 21,491-05
City Engineer, It would be our recommendation that the bid on this
project be awarded to Warren -Southwest, Inc. on the
basis of their low bid in the amount of.$20,902.99.
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• Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by CDuncilmairi Brown that the
recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and the, award of the bid on
Project C-51 to to Warren -Southwest, Inc., as the lowest responsible bidder,
in the amount of $20,902.99 with all other bids and bid 'bonds to be returned
to the unsuccessful bidders.
Motion passed on roll call as follows,
Ayes., Councilmen Barnes,, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
• PUBLIC HEARINGS
AMENDMENT NO. 15 A proposal to amend Ordinance No, 325, to allow certain
City Initiated minor automotive servicing in conjunction with permissible
ADOPTED filling station uses in Zone C-1. Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission at their meeting of April 3,
1957. Set for hearing this date by the City Council at
their regular meeting of April 8, 1957.
The Planning Commission Secretary read the Resolution of the Planning
Commission recommending approval with the following provisions -
"Section 230: FILLING STATIONg
,Filling Station shall mean a service station to supply motor
fuel and oil to motor vehicles and including -grease rack or
elevators and providing minor tire and battery servicing, wheel
balancing, minor ignition and carburetor servicing, minor motor
tune-up, headlamp and brake adjusting, installation of brake
parts and accessories, hand washing of automobiles where an
area of not more than 500 square feet is used and sales of motor
vehicle accessories, provided that no public garage, mechanical.
repair not mentioned herein, 'battery repair., tire rebuilding,,
painting, body work, steam cleaning or radiator repair shall
be permitted in conjunction with such service station.f
Mayor Kay opened the public hearing and stated that all, those wishing to
• present testimony on this matter should stand and be sworn in by the City Clerk.
There being no testimony presented, the hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried
that Amendment No. 15 (City Initiated) be adopted,
.ZONE CHANGE NO. 99 LOCATION- South side of Merced.
Avenue, between Willow
PRECISE PLAN NO. 109 Avenue and the south Frontage Road.
VFW Post No. 8620 REQUEST: R-3 Uses, and Adoption of Official Precise Plan.
REFERRED BACK TO THE EXISTING ZONE-. R-1
PLANNING COMMISSION
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• Zone Change No. 99 and Precise Plan -No. 1,09 - ContInuad
Denied by the Planning Commission at their meeting of March 23, 1957.
Decision of the Planning Commission was appeaLed by letter from Mr. Ed Schultz,
VFW Commander, dated March 27, 1957. Set for hearing on this date by the City
Council at their regular meeting of April. 8. 19,57.
The maps were presented by the City Engineer., and Resolution Noss 484 and 485
of the Planning Commission, recommending denial, and Recommendations were read
as follows:
1)
That'all street improvements outlined in Section 49, Ordinance No. 2259
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including utilities, be installed accordingly andmeetthe approval of the
City Engineer. This to include street lights, sidewalks and sanitary sewers.
2)
That all necessary street widening of Merced Avenue and alleys, the streets
shown on the Precise Plan shall be deeded to the City of West Covina.
3)'
That all exterior lighting be installed and maintained in a manner eliminator
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Ing any nuisance to adjacent residential property.
4)
That adequate water supply and fire protection be provided as required by
Ordinance No. 237 and Ordinance No. 451.
5)
That all excavating and grading work Conform to provision's of Ordinance
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No. 384.
6)
That'all bonds, fees and deposits for improvements be posted before building
permits are issued.
7)
That a 6-foot masonry wall be constructed along the southwesterly and north-
iiesterly sides of the RL3 property in order to protect R-1 property.
8)
That the.site be graded to drain to public streets or that suitable storm
drain facilities be provided,.satisfactory to the City Engineer.
9)
That a 20-foot alley be provided that will convert the two proposed alleys,
proposed 60-foot cul-de-sac street and Ardilla Avenue, as indicated.
Note: This will 'solve drainage.problem.
10)
That a subdivision map' be filed on the entire area.
11)
ThattheLodge building conform to the Precise Plan as submitted and not
exceed one-story in height, unless adequate parking area as provided.
12)
Th6t-all signs not exceed one-story in height.
Mayor Kay opened the public hearing and stated that all persons desiring to
testify in this matter will stand and be Sworn in by the City Clerk at this time.
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• Zane Change No. 99 & Precise Plan No. 109 m Continued
Mayor Kay: In this hearing -we ask for the case to be presented by the pro-
ponents first, then the opponents, witub a short rebuttal period
being permitted to the proponents after testimony has been given
by both sides.
Under our Ordinance No. 502 there is a limitation ofthree minutes speaking time
by each person wishing to testify. If the proponents can state in advance if
they can testify within that time limit the Council would appreciate it, and if
not the Council will make the necessary adjustment for such time as the proponents
Peel they might need.
• Mr. Hanich, speaking for the proponents, stated that he. dial not think the time
limit designated would be sufficientand requested more time be allotted.
It was consensus this be done and any necessary time adjustment made to hear the
opponents.
Mr. M. Hanich of 809 So. Orange Avenue, West Covina spoke in favor.
I wish to state that I am in no way connected with the VFW or that none of this
is set up for any personal gain, except the regular commission to me for sale
of this property.
• The procedure we followed right throughout was that we first showed'the property
to Commander Schultz and he in turn contacted his building committee chairman,
Shannon Burke, and they thought it was a good site on which to place their Hall.
We'then contacted the Planning Director and he felt it was not an unreasonable
use for the property. We then contacted Anthony and Ells, architects, and Mr.
Murphy who woked with this whole set-up as it was presented to the Planning
Commission, is here this evening.
Mayor Kay: From the point of view of zoning of this case, the'Council
feels your statements have very little to do with the case, do
you feel such testimony is essential to you?
Mr. Hanich: We want the Council to understand that we did not go ahead
• without trying to do the right thing with everybody.
Mr. Hanich explained the application in detail. He described the property, uses
and need for multiple housing and the VFW meeting hall..
His testimony was supported 'by Mr. Murphy of Anthony &. Ells, Architects for the
project; Mr. E. Schultz, VFW Post Commander and Mr. N. Madison,, present .
Commander. Mrs. R. C. Barrett, past president of the Woman's Auxilliary of VFW;
Mrs. H. L. Farrell, present President of the Woman's Auxiliary explained the
youth activities and philanthropic activities of the VFW and the need for a
meeting place.. Mr. S. Burke spoke on the need for R-3.
• A resident of 1717 W. Merced Avenue, West Co -Tina spoke in oppositions regarding
misbehavior at this type of Lodge Hall and possible trouble because of liquor
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Zone Change No. 99 & Precise Plan No. 1.09 - Continued
Mr. Burke spoke in rebuttal.
There being no.further testimony, the hearing was declared closed.
Councilman Browns I cannot see anything wrong with the plan as it is laid
out but there is no Precise Plan for R.-3. I think we
should have a plan for the R-3 lots. They vary from
161-feet in length to 95-feet in width and are 'larger than a normal area lot.
I would like to see this go back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration.
Councilman Pittenger: I have no objection to the type of zoning next to C-2
but I am concerned with the rest of thes R-3. We are
creating a congestion of population where none exists
now. I doubt if 40 homes could be built on this property, so you are talking
about a lot of population that will come in because of R-3.
I would like to see the club house there, and it is not a bad location for it,
but I think you are a little ambitious to take the whole area and try to get the
type of zoning you dasire —
I think this should go back before the Commission and perhaps try to get some
type of thing to get the club house and forget the rest of it.
• Councilman Mottinger: The VFW people seam to indicate that youth organizations
will be using the premises to a large extent, yet they
will have a. liquor license and be serving liquor.
Mro' Burke: At the time children are in the building the bar is not open
during those hours.
Councilman Barnes, I do not think that with R-3 they are going to get away
from children altogether as the testimony would seem to
indicate. You are going to have families with children
in apartment houses, although proponents seem to have other ideas.
Mayor Kay: I did hear this case before the Planning Commission as a
• Council representative. After the action to deny this I went
down to look at the property, and have noticed it several times
since. I cannot see why this hall was turned down. I think it is a decent
use for land adjacent to C-2 zone.
The R-3 portion should have a plan presented, however, To give it any other use
is unrealistic in that you have C-1 and C-2 on either side. I think it should be
all or nothing. I think there should be a revision of the Precise Plan to show
specifie uses and building locations on the R-3 lots to get good development, but
if granted it should go along with the whole operation.
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Zone Change No. 99 & Precise Plan No. 109 - Continued
Councilman Mottinger: I was quite surprised there was not more opposition from
the people on the north side of Merced, So .far as R-3
is concerned I think it is a proper place for it and
would make this comment regardless of the action on the hall.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Frown and carried that
Zone Change No. 99 and Precise Plan No. 109 be referred back to the Planning
Commission for reconsideration and with the suggestion theya dd to this plan
a.more precise plan of the two-story multiple dwellings as regards the R-3 area.
Mayor Kay: The chair would apologize that it has failed to recognize
another dignitary that is present in the audience this evening,
Miss Lucille Brown who is to be our Mayor for the day.during
our City Youth Day activities.
INSTALLATION OF SANITARY FACILITIES (1911 Act)
Hearing of protests or objections to forming 1911 Act Assessment District to
cover installation of sanitary sewers in the Lark Ellen, Workman, Idahome and
• Verness area. Set for hearing on this date by Resolution of Intent, No. 1102,
passed by the City Council at their regular meeting of March 25, 19570
Mayor Kay: Since there are certain things that have to be accomplished in
this hearing to have it legally correct, I would like to proceed
as follows:
"The hour of 8:00. o'clock PoM. having arrived, this is the time and place for
hearing of protests or objections against the improvement of Thackery Avenue and
other streets, as described in Resolution of Intention No, 1102e0'
Mr, City Clerk, do you have the following affidavits relative to this hearing?
The Affidavits of Publication, posting and mailing?
• City Clerk: I have all the affidavits, Mr, Mayor.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried that
the affidavits of publication, posting and mailing be received and filed for
the record, '
Mayor Kay: I would now request the Assessment Engineer, Mr. Patrick Do
Rosetti, to read the Preliminary Assessment spread based on
the estimated cost,
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Mr. Rosetti: Instead of the complete preliminary assessment spread I would
give the Council a summary of what we plan to do.
This area, designated as a 1911 Act Assessment District for installation of
sanitary sewers, has 318 parcels. The cost of the entire project will be
$95,656.53, which is the estimate before actual bids are laid out. The
majority of the parcels in this area will be 57P.feet of accessable front foot
and the average assessment will be 287.70, according to -our assessment.
Mayor Kay: When you state Taverage assessments will assessments 'be uniform
or will they vary?
• Mr. Rosetti: They will vary but the majority of them will be the amount
stated.
Sanitation Engineer: Mr. Rosetti has said this is based on the estimated cost.
The final spread will be made on contract cost of the
sewers, exact summation of all incidental expenses, and
the spread will be made, as Mr. Rosetti said, on the basis of this sum total and
exact cost after the contract is let and all costs assembled.
Mayor Kay: Mr. City Clerk, have you received any written protests or
objections against the doing of the proposed work?
City Clerk: There have been no written protests or objections.
• Mayor Kay'. Is there anyone present who would desire to object br protest
against this work being done?
Since,there are no rotests or objections stated, I believe it
would be in order to move this hearing be closed.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that
the hearing of protests or objections to forming a 1911 Act Assessment District
to cover installation of sanitary sewers of Thackery Avenue and other streets,
as'described in Resolution of Intention No. 1102 be closed.
Mayor Kay: Since no protests have been received I.believe it would be in
order to have the resolution ordering the work done to be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1127 The City Attorney presented and read Resolution
Ordering work to be done No. 1127 "A'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
on Thackery Avenue and THE CITY OF WEST COVINA., CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
others, in accordance with WORK TO BE DONE ON THACKERY AVENUE AND OTHERS
Resolution of Intention No. 1102 IN ACCORDANCE; '^rITH RESOLUTION NOD 1102.ft
ADOPTED
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by
Councilman Brown that Resolution No. 1127 be
adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows.
iAyes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 1128
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No.
Adopting the scale of
1128 OA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
prevailing rate of
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE SCALE OF THE
Per Diem Wages
PREVAILING RATE OF PER DTEM WAGES."
ADOPTED
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman
Mottinger that Resolution No. 1128 be adopted. Motion
passed on roll call as follows.
Ayeso Councilmen
Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 101
LOCATION: East side of Azusa Avenue, between Rowland
PRECISE PLAN NO. 110
and Workman Avenues.
Edward J. LaBerge, Jr.
REQUEST., Adoption of official Precise Plan and R=P
APPROVED R-P ZONING ONLY
and C-1 Uses.
EXISTING ZONE: R-A, Potential R,P
On April 17, 1957, the Planning Commission recommended approval of R-P uses only,
approved the Precise Plan and denied C-1 request. Resolutions No. 492 and 493.
Set for hearing on May 27th by the City Council at their regular meeting of
April 22, 1957. Hearing date appealed by Letter received from Mr. La Berge.
New hearing date of May 13'. 1957 set by City Council at their adjourned regular
meeting of April 29, 1957.
• The maps were presented by the City Engineer. Resolutions No. 492 and 493 and
Recommendations were read as follows.
1) That all street improvements outlined in Section 49, Ordinance No. 2259
including utilities, be installed accordingly and meet the approval of the
City Engineer. This to include street lights sidewalks and sanitary sewers.
2) That the Precise Plan conform to the proposed R.O.W. of the State Division
of Highways.
3) That all necessary street widening of Thelborn Street shall be deeded to
the City of West Covina.
• 4) That all buildings and signs not exceed one story in height.
5) That all exterior lighting 'be installed and maintained in a manner eliminating
any nuisance to.adjacent residential property.
6) That adequate water supply and fire protection be provided as required by
Ordinance No. 237 and Ordinance No. 451.
7) That all excavating and grading work conform to the provisions of Ordinance
No. 384.
8) That all bonds, fees and deposits for improvements 'be posted before
• building permits are issued.
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Zone Change No. 101 & Precise Plan No. 110 m Continued
9) That a 6-foot masonry wall be constructed along the easterly property line
if the property to the east is developed for residential use.
10) That the site be graded to drain to public.streets or that suitable storm
drain facilities be provided, satisfactory to the City Engineers
11) It was further stipulated in a motion of the Planning Commission that all the
lots be zoned R-P only subject to the provisions of the new sign ordinance
when adopted and to the recommendations of the Planning Committee.
. Mayor Kay opened the public hearing and stated that all persons desiring to testify
in this matter should stand and be sworn in.
There being no testimony presented, the hearing was declared closed.
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Councilman Pittenger: It would appear no one feels very strongly one way or
the other in this matter and I would be inclined to
accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that
Zone Change No. 101 and Precise Plan No. 110 be approved subject to the recommenda-
tions of'the City Engineer and the Planning Commission.
0 GENERAL MATTERS
WRITTEN OOMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Harold L. Johnson, Registered Civil Engineer, on behalf of Vincent
P. S chilz and John Q. Schilz, requesting that the City of West'Covina consider
the proposed annexation of a portion of their property.
No'action'was taken as no official reply has been received from the City of Covina
concerning this matter. A request was made by the Council tnat the Uity Manager
look into the matter and obtain, if possible, some indication of the reason for
the delay.
REQUESTS FOR SALE The City Clerk stated he had received three requests
OF FIREWORKS from the following organizations, and the locations
July 2-3-4, 1957 desired.`
APPROVED
NAME LOCATIONS REQUESTED
V.F.W.Post No. 8620 Orange Avenue and San Bernardino Road.
Glendora Avenue and Merced Avenue
West Covina Shopping Center,
American Legion 330 North Azusa Avenue
. West Covina Post No. 790 West side of California Avenue9':south of
Garvey next to parking lot.
West side of Citrus Avenue, north of Workman
Avenue, next to filling station.
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Requests for sale of fireworks Continued
NAME LOCATIONS REQUESTED
Jewish War Veterans West Covina: Plaza on the service road at the
Post No. 1776 entrance to the Plaza at the electric sign.
The City Clerk stated that none of these locations requested interfered with
any others.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that
the requests of these organizations for 'sale of fireworks at the various locations
named be approved, subject to the approval of the Fire and Police Departments.
FREEWAY BEAUTI- The City Clerk presented and read a communication from the
FICATION PROGRAM West Covina Beautiful requesting they be informed of the
status of the Freeway beautification program.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded Yy Councilman Pittenger and carried that
this matter be referred to the City Manager for proper handling.
STAN MARR MOTEL The City Clerk presented and read a communica-
Installation of sidewalks tion from Mr. L. Stevens of the Stan Marr Motel,
containing a request that the subject matter in
this communication come before the Council at
this meeting.
This communication requested action by the Council with regard to the granting -
of a variance in -the enforcement of city ordinance which would require the
installation of sidewalks at said property; namely, lots No. 329 339 34 and 35
of Tract No. 11231 and stated that the elevation at this location is such that
compliance with the present ordinance would create a serious drainage problem.
Attached to this communication were letters from Mr. Alfred I. Switzer, Registered
Civil Engineer and the Griffith Company, Contractor in L.bs Angeles substantiating
the information in Mr. Steven°s'letter.,
The City Engineer stated that there had been opportunity to review this matter
and presented.a'report as follows:
"In response to the request of May 7, 1957, the Engineering Department has made
an investigation of the Stan Marr Motel site. From previous discussion with
the petitioner's engineer, the.facts as presented in the letter by the developer
are substantially correct. However, no plan has ever been submitted to our
department for checking but we are certainly aware of the situation and have
discussed alternate possibilities with the people concerned.
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We believe that Ordinance No. 499 can be complied with by the developer -with
minor modifications of the normal requirements for such a development. The
.drainage problem can be solved by the construction of a standard alley type
entrance in lieu of a driveway type approach 'by depressing the flow line of
the alley apron somewhat to permit water to.flow out. The sidewalk could
then be constructed in accordance with the ordinance without any hardship being
imposed on the property owneroli
Mr.Stanley Giroux one of the owners of the Stan Marr Motel.stated as follows. -
We have been owners of this property for 10 years. We had the property
• graded to'level off the old -Garvey Boulevard., and as the Freeway came along we.
were told this would be taken care of. We waited 10 years, the 'freeway came
through and the drain -age problem is there. We do not feel it is our fault that
the present service road was graded above our property and we had no'idea of
what the grade was to be when we graded. I would go along with idea of curb and
gutters but I do not believe we should have to install sidewalks.
If the people who. own the property adjacent to us have sidewalks go in under the
present plan it would go through their living room. From the east side of the
house of their property to Willow Avenue is about 1/10th of a mile and there is
no room for a-§idewalk because you can see it is approximately 3 or 4 feet to
the back fence for a quarter -of a mile.
No one walks in front of our place and we feel sidewalks would be out of place
since everyone comes in by automobile.
Mayor Kay: I,think our City Engineer substantiated the contention of
your engineer. He was suggesting an alternative method
of getting water out of your property.
Mr. Giroux.- We have planted five Palm trees which are worth $250.00
each and we will ' have to move those trees which will cost,
us money. Why should we? Nobody will walk on these walks
if we do put them in. If we, do put these walks in they will only flood our
property anyway.,
Mr. Srwitzer, Registered Civil Engineer of 7007 112 Hazleton. Van Nuys, stated
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as'fo'll6ws-
I think the statement of your City Engineer is primarily correct. Following your
-standard curb and gutter sections, based upon photographs taken, the gutter
section would occur -at about the westerly most driveway at an elevation of 355.00.
The present elevation of the driveway in front of the f,irst unit of the motel is
355.12, which is 1 112 inches fall in the neighborhood of 40-feet. Such an
extremely flat grade would indicate it would not drain readily.
I think these people should be relieved of doing ar),,71 modification of the service
road itself should it be necessary and I feel it�i.11 'be necessary based - on pre-,
liminary investigation. With reference to sidewalks, I think I can concur with
Mr. Giroux that there are no sidewalks to the east and the property lines of
properties backing 'to Garvey have concrete'block wall.
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City Engineer:
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I understand that the State provided 1l-feet of R.O.W.
so if we have 8-feet you will have sufficient room.
Mr. Giroux protested that no such footage had been left by the State and request
the Council look at this area.
Councilman Brown: I -think there may be a problem here created by the State
Highway. -Division and I think this should be checked into
by the'CityManager and the Director of Public Works so that
if it should prove to be so it can be caught now and something done.
It"was consensus this be done.
is PUBLIC WORKS
CITY ENGINEER
PROJECT C=57. LOCATION: Vine Avenue, between Azusa Avenue and Hollenbeck
APPROVED Street. Authorize City Engineer to proceed with plans for
proposed project, amount $5,000.00.
City Engineer: I would recommend that this project be undertaken immediately
so that savings to the City of West Covina can be' effected..
The work to be done ahead of street construction by Tract
No. 20977; Sdhool Project, and Zone Variance No. 176. We need authorization -for
the $59000.00 project with the project to be.financed by the street widening and
lowering fund, unless other funds are provided for this purpose in the new budget.
City Manager: I believe this work could be done from 50` of the street
widening and lowering fund and 50% out of'traffic safety
fund. That would be an equitable charge against both
-funds.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that authorization
be given to the City Engineer to proceed with plans for proposed Project C-57
in the amount.of $5,000.00 with funds to be taken for such use as indicated
by the City Manager.
• Motion passed on roll call as follows.
.Dyes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
PROJECT C-26 LOCATION: Harbert Street, east of Lang Avenue
ACCEPT STREET
IMPROVEMENTS Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by
(Warren-Southwest,'Inc.) Councilman Mottinger and carried that Street
APPROVED Improvements in Project C-26 be accepted and
authorization be given for the release of Federal
Insurance Company Contract Nond No. 9665330 in
the amount of $3P65.58, as per the recommendation of the City Engineer.
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• PRECISE PLAN NO. 70
ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Do Ho Robinson
APPROVED
tion be given for the release
in the.amount of $3,800.00o
TRACT NO. 19064
ACCEPT.STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Block and Rabuchin
• APPROVED
be given for the release of
of $59000.00.
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LOCATION: Glendora Avenue and Wescove Place.
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, motion
by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman
Mottinger and carried that Street Improvements
in Precise Plan No. 70 be accepted and authoriza-
of American Surety Company Bond No. 18-561-841.,
LOCATION: Yarnell Stret and Meeker Avenue.
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer,
motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Council-
man Pittenger and carried that Street Improvements
in Tract No. 19064 be accepted and authorization
Anchor Casualty Company Bond No. 111716 in the amount
PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR FUTURE SCHEDULE G May, .27, 1957.
AMENDMENT TO ADOPTED PRECISE -PLAN NO. 17
Applicant: Mrs. Eleanor B. Green
Location: Northwest corner of Citrus and Workman Avenues.
Request: Amendment to adopted Official Precise Plan
• Existing Zones C-2
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on May 1, 1957.
AMENDMENT TO ADOPTED PRECISE PLAN NO. 17
Applicant: Mr. George Scofield
Locations. Southwest corner of Citrus and Workman Avenues.
Request: Amendment to adopted Official Precise Plan
Existing Zone* . C-2
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on May 1., 1957.
MEETING K TH SCHOOL BOARD Mayor Kay: There was a question of the school
• OR REPRESENTATIVES site on Vincent and Workman Avenues. We had
Vincent and Workman Avenue Site this matter previously set for hearing before
TENTATIVE DATE SET FOR 5-24-57 the Council which was invalid. It was felt
that the action of the Commission .should be
appealed to the City Council and I -feel we
should set a date for a meeting with the Covina School Board or its representative
to discuss the location of this and other schools within this city.
Councilman Brown: At the time the Council protested this it could
be done but I doubt if it could'be protested
now since the required 10 days have elapsed.
The school board has a letter from the Planning Commission permitting this
particular site.
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Mr. Gerschler< The report was requested as to the suitability
r and adaptability of the site for school purposes.
However, that precludes any planning or zoning
procedure of any kind and.the report answered that this location was acceptable
provided the school process a variance in the proper manner before anything can
be done on the property..
Councilman Mottinger: I think it is still in order to discuss this
matter.
Mayor Kay: There was not a public hearing of a variance as
such, it was only a report that was rendered.
• Councilman Brown: It was my understanding there was a variance
granted and I do not think we are"in a.position
to do anything about it.
Mayor Kay: I.do not think there was a variance granted
and I feel it should be discussed.
It was consensus that a tentative date of Friday, May 24, 1957 be set and an
attempt made to meet with the Covina School Board or their representatives at
that time,
SANITATION
. TRACT NO"S 18205 &,18575 South Hills Estates sewers, Committee requests
the City to waive' inspection fees for this
project.
Discussion.was held on this matter and the question of this, being legal was
brought forth by the City Attorney..
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried that
the City Manager, City Attorney, and the Sanitation Engineer discuss and study
this matter,as to proceeding with this job legally, and to proceed in whatever
manner it can legally be done, with the possibility of a report being forthcoming
at.the adjourned meeting, May 14, 1957 or at the next regular meeting of the
• City Council.
CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1129 'IA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
Unclassified Use COVINA, CALIFORNIA; GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT
Permit -No.. 18 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A HOSPITAL AND
ADOPTED ATTENDANT FACILITIES UPON -PROPERTY -ON THE'NORTEWEST
SIDE OF GLENDORA AVENUES BETWEEN SERVICE AND PROPOSED
CAMERON AVENUE EXTENSION" (Ching)
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that
further reading of the body of the Resolution be waived..
C.C. 5-13-57
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. Motion by Councilman Mottinger,,seconded 'by Councilman Brown .that Resolution
No. 1129 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
Not Voting.- Councilman, Barnes
RESOLUTION NO. 1130 "A RESGLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
Zone Variance No. 197 COVINA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A VARIANCE UPON PROPERTY
ADOPTED LOCATED ON THE DOUTHEAST CORNER OF GARVEY AND AZUSA
AVENUES." (Ray L. Anderson)
Motion by Councilman Brown , seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that
further reading of the body of the;_Resolution be waived.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown Chet Resolution
No. 1130 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows. -
Ayes:. Councilmen Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes:
None .
Absent:
None
Not Voting:
Councilman Barnes
RESOLUTION NO.
1131
The City Attorney presented and
read "A RESOLUTION
Community Recreation Program
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA,
ADOPTED
CALIFORNIA,. REQUESTING- FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE FROM
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR A
COMMUNITY
RECREATION PROGRkM.rr.-
motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown that Resolution
No. 1131 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes:
Councilmen
Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger,
Mayor Kay
Noes-.
None
Absent:
None
RESOLUTION NO.
1132
The City Attorney presented and read
"A RESOLUTION OF
• Commending services
THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF ?ri'EST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA
as Mayor
COMMENDING JAY D. BROWN FOR HIS SERVICES
AS MAYOR."
JAY D. BROWN
ADOPTED
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded
by'Councilman
Mottinger that Resolution No. 1132 be
adopted. Motion
passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes. Councilmen Barnes, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes. None.
Absent: None
Not Voting: Councilman Brown
C.C. 5-13-57 Page eighteen
RESOLUTION NO. 1133 The City Attorney presented and read PF A RESOLU-
Relating to effective date TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
of Resolution No. 1123 COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE EFFECTIVE
ADOPTED DATE OF.RESOLUTION NO. 1123 0 "
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by
Councilman Barnes that Resolution No. 1133 be adopted. Motion passed on roll
call as follows
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes-. None
Absent: None
• MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT The City Attorney presented and read a Mutual
BETWEEN CITIES FOR Aid Agreement between the Cities of Azusa,
FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE Glendora, Covina and West Covina in which the
Fire Departments of each of the parties to this
agreement agrees to render assistance if so
requested in time of actual or threatened emergency, need or peril..
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown that this Mutual
Aid Agreement for Fire Department Assistance between the cities of Azusa,
Glendora, Covina and West Covina be approved and authorization be given for
the Mayor and City Clerk to approve and sign this Mutual Aid ;agreement between
the cities as indicated.
•
•
An Ordinance relating
to the Planning Commission
and repealing Ordinances
No, 1369 209 & 436
INTRODUCTION
The City Attorney introduced "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
RELATING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND REPEALING
ORDINANCES NO. 136, 209 AND 436
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Council-
man Mottinger.and carried that this Ordinance
be introduced',
AUTHORIZATION TO Authorization was given by the Council for the
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS City Clerk to proceed with advertising for bids
Gasoline & Asphalt for gasoline and asphalt material for'the fiscal
7-1=57 to 6-30-58 year of July 19 1957 to June 309. 19580
CO3UNCIL; COMMITTEES, REPORTS
GREEN RIVER ORDINANCE This matter was brought to the attention of the
Council by Councilman Brown in that sometime
in the past it was to have been adopted for
West Covina and nothing was done about it.
The City Attorney stated this was a.very restrictive soliciting ordinance and
that he would 'request that the Council have some idea of those things they
might desire to be restricted as regards such an ord1nance.
It was consensus this be considered at a study.session this month and perhaps
the City Attorney could present something in regard to this.
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•
Councilman Brown:
In the matter of bids, I think there should be
at least two weeks notice of all or any bids
we. going to award. I have had various
-are
complaints as to the shortage of time between the date of advertising and the
opening of bids.
Sanitation Engineer:
Our past experience has been that you advertise
the Thursday before the Monday of the Council
meeting and also a week before that. Is that
sufficient?
Councilman Brown-,
In my opinion it is not.
•
City Manager-
I think we should set up a definite schedule on
this and I heartily concur with Councilman Browns
thoughts on the matter. It may be, under our
present setup, we are crowding
the bidders and are not betting as good bids
as we could as a result of that. -
It was consensus this be done.
Sanitation Engineer stated that,the bids were scheduled for opening on June 7,
1957 and that. recommendations would be made to the City Council at their
regular meeting of June 10, 1957.\
7�J* �m
Councilman Brown: I think that there should always 'be a Policeman stationed
at the City Hall during the meetings of the Planning
Commission.
City Manager: I think -'we can do this from our police reserves; They
can be in attendance at the opening of the 'meeting and
then if it is found they are not needed later in the
meeting they could be let go.
• Mayor Kay: Now that we have appointed our new Council member, I
am wondering if there is any desire for adjustment in
assignments of Commissioners or Committees. Mr. Cru.mley
was our legislative representative to the Police Department and now that such a
vacancy is open, I am wondering if any member of the Council would prefer that
department.
It was consensus there was no need for change.on this particular vacancy and
Councilman Barnes was appointed Police Commissioner formerly held by Mr. Crumley.
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Councilman Pittenger: Mr. Crumley was also a member of the Audit Committee.
I feel that perhaps this privilege should be rotated.
Mayor Kay stated that he and Councilman Barnes would serve as Auditing Committee.
Mayor Kays Next Monday, evening we are planning to study our
personnel' problems and perhaps we can also give
consideration to filling Councilman Barnes place on the
Parks and Recreation Commission.
• REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
ASSEMBLY BILLS In regard to Route Bill No. 3168, we have contacted -
all those who have to do with this problem. The tendency
will probably be to delay action for -two years on the
part of some, for further planning studies before any additonal mileage is,
added. I would suggest contacting all other cities in regard to this matter.
It was consensus this be done.
Bill AB 3996 which is in regard to dump sites and dumping facilities within
• cities has passed the Assembly but not the Senate due to lack of quorum.
It will come up on the 23rd and I believe there will be some strong opposition
to defeat this measure.
REQUEST FOR SIGN Stark°s Restaurant wants to lease from .the State, a
FROM STATE BY piece of property directly in front of therestaurant
STARK'S RESTAURANT and landscape and maintain it. It is at the South-
east corner of the on -ramp from Hollenbeck Street to
the Freeway . They believe that the placement of their
sign at this point would remove it completely from view of adjoining homes.
They desire to obtain this location in view of recent vandalism to the sign, and
in respect to home -o-mers previous objections.
There must be obtained, a leasing permit from the State Division of Highways.
Councilman Mottinger: I think this matter should be referred to the Planning
Commission for study.,
Mayor Kay: As a policy matter we could request the property be
released to Stark's but request Stark to show a Precise
Plan for the use of the property and in that way both
matters dould be taken care of almost simultaneously.
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• Councilman Brown: I do not think the State will allow leasing of the
property without the proper consent that the sign
be allowed at this point, and also if he desires to move
the sign he must ask for a variance. I think the Planning Commission would have
to see this first.
Councilman Pittenger: I would be against the encroachment of anything on this
piece of property until we know what kind of beautifying
and landscaping we are going to get. I might even be
opposed to this in any way -in that it might start such things at all intersection
in the future.
• Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that
this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for study and comment.
Council has been presented with the monthly financial statement for April, 1957.
There are several meetings on schedule for the Council.. This meeting will be
adjourned until tommorrow evening for Youth Official Council Meeting and the date
of the 15th is a luncheon with Youth Officials at 12 Noon.
• May 18th at 9 o'clock A.M. is the initial meeting with the Civic Improvement
Committee
May 20th"is a closed .personnel meeting.
May 23rd is meeting with Civil Defense Group at Cortez Park.
r
May 24th is the tentative date set for meeting with Covina School Board.
May 27th is your regular meeting of the Council.
DEMANDS APPROVED
• Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that
Demands in the amount of $298,252.97 be approved as listed on Demand Sheets
No's Bm20, C-34 and C-35 and which includes fund transfers amounting to
$102,789.71 and investment in securities amounting to $140,956.30.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:26 P.M.
until Tuesday, May 14, 1957, at 8 o'clock P.M.
JAMES W. KAY
Mayor of the City of West Covina
ROBERT FZOTTEN
ity Clerk of the City of West Covina
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