10-14-1957 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL •
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
October 14, 1957
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kay at 8:10 P.M. in the
West Covina City Hall. The invocation was given by the Rev. Donald
Locher of the Methodist Church of West Covina.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Kay, Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger,
Pittenger
Others Present: City Manager, City Clerk, City Treasurer, City
Attorney, City Engineer, Planning Commission
Secretary, Sanitation Engineer
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of September 30, 1957 were approved after the following
corrections:
Page 4 - TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT - Councilman Brown's statement should
include and a request was made for a traffic count at Vin-
cent and California.
Page 10- Reference in the Minutes to "Annexation No. 157" should be
changed to read Annexation No. 154".
SCHEDULED MATTERS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
AMENDMENT NO.17 A proposal which will provide for the approvals
City Initiated and the adoption of "Precise Plan of Design" in-
cluding the requirements for, contents of, re-
jection of, compliance with and other pertinent
details having effect thereon.
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at their meet-
ing of September 18, 1957'. Resolution No. 534. Set for hearing on
this date by the City Council at their meeting of September 30, 1957.
The Planning Commission Secretary presented and read Resolution No.
534 of the Planning Commission, and Article 13.5 "Precise Plans of
Design".
Mayor Kay opened the public hearing and requested that all those per-
sons desiring to present testimony on this matter should rise and be
sworn in by the City Clerk.
THERE BEING NO TESTIMONY PRESENTED, THE HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED.
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Councilman Pittenger: This seems rather a long amendment and ,I
understand these things better when I read
them, then when I ,just hear them. I would
.Like to have a copy of this Amendment to
study, and table this matter until our next
regular meeting.
City Attorney: Council may do so, however you can introduce
the Ordinance tonight.
An Ordinance adopting "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Precise Plans of Design OF WEST COVINA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 325 BY
(Amendment No. 17) THE ADDITION THERETO OF PROVISIONS RELATING TO
INTRODUCTION PRECISE PLANS OF DESIGN."
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carr-
ied that the Ordinance be introduced.
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 216 -LOCATION: Easterly side of Lark Ellen
South Hills Baptist Church Avenue, or North side of Wal-
REFERRED BACK TO THE*PLANNING nut Creek Wash,
COMMISSION WITH RECOMMENDATION -REQUEST: Church Use
OF APPROVAL
-EXISTING ZONE: R-A
Denied by the Planning Commission at their meeting of September 18,
1957. Letter appealing decision of the Planning Commission was re-
ceived September 26, 1957 from the applicant's attorney. Set for hear-
ing this date by the City Council at their regular meeting of September
30, 1.957.
Maps were presented by the City Engineer, and -the Resolution of the
Planning Commission was read.
The Recommendations are as follows:
1) That all. street improvements outlined in Section 49 of Ordinance
No. 225, including utilities, be installed accordingly and meet
the approval of the City Engineer, This to include street lights
and sidewalks.
2) That the Precise Plan conform to the proposed R.O.W. of the L.A.
County Flood Control District.
3) That all necessary street widening. of Lark Ellen Avenue 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 re-
quired by Ordinance No, 237 and.Ordinance No. 451.
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Recommendations (cont.)
7) That all excavating and grading work conform to provisions of
Ordinance No. 384. This to include the removal and recompaction of
all fill material within the building site area of the proposed
Auditorium and future classroom area, all in accordance with said
Ordinance No. 384 and to the satisfaction of the Chief Building
Inspector.
8) That all bonds, fees and deposits for improvements be posted before
building permits are issued.-
9) That a six-foot masonry wall be constructed along the northerly and
easterly property line.
10) That the site be graded to drain to public street or that suitable
• storm drain facilities be provided. That the site be graded in such
a manner that it will not block surface drainage from the area
north of subject property.
Mayor Kay opened the public hearing and stated that all those desiring
to present testimony on this patter should rise and be sworn in by the
City Clerk.
Mayor Kaye In conducting public hearings, Council operates under
Ordinance No. 502 and where several people are desiring to testify each
person is alloted three minutes for testimony. However, this usually
can be modified if there is one principle speaker for the groups. Haw
long do the proponents feel they would need to present their case?
Would a time of 15 minutes be sufficient?
Mr. Pike, attorney, speaking for the proponents, stated that he felt
• that l5 minutes would be sufficient.
Mr. George Pike, Attorney, of Wolford, Johnson and Pike of Monrovia
spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Photographs were presented to Council in reference to this matter by
'Mr. Pike.
"The subject property is presently bounded immediately to the east by
an existing variance in favor of a nursery school, on the other side
of the Wash by an existing variance in favor of an Episcopal church."
By its nature it is some 267 feet wide but there is existing known plans
of 67-feet to come off next to the Wash so it will, be 200-feet wide at
the opening by only some 98-feet at the back.
The proposed residential that is suggested in the Planning Commission
• minutes will be small and not involving this property.
There is an old substantial home being used presently as a school and
its nature does not seem to be such that it will be torn down and de-
veloped as residential.
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The area in itself would not; seem to be feasible for R-1 because the
houses must either back up to the Wash or back up to exisiting houses
to the north which in turn buck up to our proposed street. The im-
proved Wash will have a concrete abuttmentu
There is an existing entrance to the property and we are proposing to
continue that approach to make a 30-foot paved entrance into the pro-
perty. It is proposed to pave and make this level with the street
until such time as the existing Walnut Creek final development is
made.
We will widen the street for this development at least 15-feet, to re-
place what is now a set of barriers so that traffic coming north,
passing the Episcopal church, and other crossing the narrow bridge
may immediately keep to the right in a decileration lane, thus having
protection from the main line of traffic &. they turn into this church
• area,
From this 15-foot widening of pavement they enter into the proposed
development of the building itself, a 30-foot area, which will then
be down -graded,
`It is proposed to compact this land and the church will do so to the
extent needed for building, paving and parking areas. We propose to
• put in the immediate parking area, room for 35 cars, and the present
size of the church is some 80 members. However, behind the existing
building there is room for 400-feet more of development, and I believe
the Planning Commission could control that so.tha,t provision is made
for adequate off-street parking that would be in line with the develop-
ment of this particular property.
It would seem obvious, and it was conceded by the Commission, that
• this is a, problem piece of property.and one that could go into a
church, It is the only thing to make this economically feasible for
a'subdivider to make any money out of it.
If there are objections from the people now in the area in reference
to the dumping, we would state that we certainly expect to clean the
area up and compact the fill and beautify the area.. It would make it
very usable for a church but not a residential area.
From the point of view of traffico It seems that the traffic problem
is not one of parking on the street in front of the homes because
there is adequate places on this land to park off the street. The
only real hazard would be the dangers of collision. There is some
objection, in relation to this hazard, with two churches so close to
each other. However,'dangers from collision would seem to be from
casual traffic along Lark Ellen and such hazard comes about primarily
through speedo However, with two churches existing, one on each side
• of the Wash, it certainly would seem to give notice to people that
there are two church areas and thus there would be the acknowledge-
ment of some in and out traffic on Sunday morning or during the day.
This church holds its meeting only in the morning. However, by the
existence and improvements of.the proposed turn -out lane it would
seem to eliminate the hazard of collision to all of those northbound.
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Mr, Pike (Continues):
Those approaching, northbound, can notice this within 20-feet or.so
of the church and can immediately slow down to turn into that lane.
The only problem that I can see would be of left-hand turning, which
I believe can be averted by signs.
The other objection as to the close proximity of two churches does
not seem too feasibe. We have a large flood.control area disconnect-
ing the two churches, and we have to put our churches somewhereo
The adjacent residences are only on one side of us and there appears
to be about 150-feet from the nearest auditorium building to the
nearest backyard of any home to the north.
The problem has been raised of the nature of the church and of some
• possible opposition of the churches., I would point out this church is
one of some 700 odd in California. and is associated with the Calif-
ornia Convention of Southern Baptist Churches which is, in turn., con-
nected with the Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville. It is a
well financed group of churches and they have a conservative program.
In this community there is no Southern Baptist"Church. There .is one
other Baptist.Church which is the American Baptist and is not the
same group as ours and is not in competition with ours.,
• We cannot believe we offer any dangers.,and we seek to serve our 80
members, which we have at the present time, and to take an active
part in the community. There is nothing unusual about the program,
it is just one more of the large body of Protestant churches.
We realize the inadequate study that was presented by the church to
the Planning Commission and would even desire it be referred to them
• so that we can present the detailed conditions to them and to show
it is a well controlled and well conditioned use that is to be made
here.
The Rev. Leland Thomas, Pastor, with home address at 2040 North Dan -
cove Drive explained the photographs that were presented to the
Council in relation to danger of visibility of this area to traffic
and stated that with the proposed driveway 50% of any automobile
using it is in view at all times by other traffic.
It was further stated that this property would, no doubt, be raised
in elevation and that would remove all obstruction.
Mrs. J. Russell of 15667 East Hudson, La Puente stated as follows:
I do not know if you present are familiar with this particular piece
of property but it is something that I would determine as marginal
• because of its unique shape and it would not be feasible for sub-
dividing.
This property has apparently been used for quite a number of years as
a place where people can dump any kind of fill and it would not be
economically feasible to subdivide this into homes and to have to com-
pact this fill,
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Mr. J. Ronsteadt of 2636 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia stated as
follows: .
The shape of the property being so narrow, after cutting off,for the
Wash to come through, does not make it very feasible for development
of residential.. It is not the right shape for residential develop-
ment. I think that the proposed development is the most ideal
arrangement for the property.
Mayor Kay stated that the proponents took 22 minutes to present their
case and the same time would be allotted to the opposition,
Mr, Jo Pikus of 325 South Lark Ellen Avenue presented a petition in
opposition to this proposed use from some 62 home owners.
The petition was presented and read by the City.Clerk who stated that
there were some 32 signatures..
• Mr. Pikus stated that there were 62 signatures, although they con-
stituted the husband and wife at each residence contacted.
The Rev, Donald Locher of the West Covina Methodist Church stated
as follows.
In is unusual to speak in opposition on a matter such as this as I
am certainly in favor of churches coming into the City and I will
speak in favor of zoning for such use when I feel there is just-
ification for a church location. However, it seems to me that past
studies of church planning that have been made would indicate that
the best planning for such use is not to have churches closer than
a half mile from each other and when it is the same denomination not
to have them.closer than a mile. There are very obvious reasons for
this. As churches we are not trying to compete with one another but
are trying to cooperate and spread the ministery as best we can
• throughout -the whole community.
There are many people in the area that have no particular denomina-
tional preferences but will simply go to the nearest church to them
and these are the people I am concerned about. I think it would be
far wiser for these people to choose one of the locations in the
City where there are no churches. I feel we are underchurched and
need more churches in the community, but that we need them spread
out with more choice locations of property.
Mayor Kayo Would you oppose an application if.the location was at
least a half mile away from another church?
Rev. Locher: No, I would not. We need more churches and church sites.
However, my way of thinking, and one which is backed up
by the Community Commission, is to spread them out at least a half -
mile apart. We certainly want to administer to the people and I
would support their request if this was in a location a half mile from
another church.
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The Rev. Wittlinger, Vicar of Saint Martha's Episcopal Church stated
as follows:
I would like to repeat to the Council, the three things I suggested to
the Planning Commission when this matter first came up. The first
is to speak as a.representative of a group of property owners. I
understand that Saint Martha's owns two acres of land north of the
Wash and this land has been infringed upon by the dumping of,this
'trash' onto our property, It has buried our fences.
I wish I could join with these people in regard to where the flood
control is going to be channeled, we also would like to know that.
It would be of benefit to Saint Martha's, However, I do not believe
we know where the channel will go,
I was rather amused about the photographs that were presented as
evidence. I stopped by the church the other evening and saw a gentle-
man there with camera and tripod and questioned as to whether this
was a -preliminary_ for the widening of Lark.Ellen Avenue. He stated
that it was not, that he was taking pictures of the landscape. I
think these pictures are an artificial presentation in that the party
who took these pictures had a perfect situation and could motion cars
to go this way or that way for the benefit of these pictures.
I think there should be something done about a walk for the school
children also.
We have 1400 members which means a good deal of cars and I see no end
of difficulty with the narrow bridge, which is not all that it might
be. I think the traffic situation there is a real one and it will be
compounded by even 35 cars parking in the immediate area.
The Rev. 16cher has stated what is also most important to me and that
• is in regard to,the CommunitytCommission of Southern California
Churches,''in relation to church distances.;
There is a fine established Baptist church within less tban'a half
mile .from this site and in representing the relationship that exists
between the clergy,,,in this town I state that a great deal of thought
was given.to this entire thing and it was consensus that it was not
a general expression of policy throughout the area to allow one
church of one denomination to be this close to`a:-.church in the same
group.
I feel this group should find land elsewhere, although I would
heartily welcome another church as such.
Mr. B. McKenzie of 403 South Lark Ellen stated as follows -
I am opposed to this request for several reasons, mainly along traffic
. lines. The proponents have made light of the different levels of
the bridge and those approaches and entrances to this property. The
picture,& are supposed to indicate a reasonable degree of visibility.
Even with the visibility they have indicated it would still constitute
a serious hazard to cars, particularly at.the speed they travel on
this street.
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• Mr. B. McKenzie continues
Although the speed limit on Lark Ellen is 25 miles per hour it is
seldom heeded,, It is very possible that with both these churches re --
I -easing their congregations at the same time on Sunday it would pre-
sent a. real, traffic problem, regardless of what has been indicated
by the proponents, In fact the Planning Commission was in complete
accord with this traffic hazard and stated they had been reluctant
to grant permission to the church now being built for this very rea-
son. An additional church here will certainly compound those pro-
blems.
Even a church must have some sort of a sign and gust the natural
layout of the land there would make it quite difficult to display
even the conservative type of sign a church usually puts up. The
nursery school that is located contiguously to this use has already
• had a problem in attempting to adequately display their signs.
To add this use here would certainly not make the control of future
flood control work and enlarging of the bridge easier.
Mr. R.Hills of 409 South Lark Ellen Avenue, spoke as follows,
I have lived here over a period of four years and I would like to
state that even after the underground storm drain was put in, and only
since this land was filled in, that during a recent storm, water was
running from curb to curb on Lark Ellen, north, and I live on the
west side of the street quite some distance from this area. This is
something that has never occured at any time, during the period I
have lived here, even during our worst storms. It would appear to me
that the more this land is filled in, regardless of use, the more
the water is going to back-up on Lark Ellen Avenue,
• From an engineering, point of view, it may seem feasible to'ta.ke care
of the water by putting in adequate facilities but it is my opinion
that in a heavy storm condition somebody is going to get drowned out.
I am concerned with storm conditions when that ramp is built in.
Mayor Kay. Mr, Gerschler, are you aware of where the flood contol is
.going in? -We have a tentative arrangement that has been in -
Mr. Gerschler dicated but it will be subject to final approval.
-at a later date. The conditions placed on this
-map are the same as conforming to the R.O.W. of
-flood control,
Mr. Pike spoke in rebuttal,
I think 'that some of the arguments made show the
need for referring this back to the Planning Com-
mission. If the church is not placed here the problem would still
exist and -the church offers a solution to Bose problems. Drainage
is one problem and there has been adequate drainage indicated to be
. put in underneath and the ramp will not add to it but still leave
underlying space such as is necessary,
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The Rev, Wittl.inger made reference to the problem of competition.
Apparently there is no problem of competition between the Episcopal
church and the Southern Baptist church. Obviously church membership
is not a problem of the area.
The only objections would be from the residents who do not want
churches, at least R-1 residents do not want churches in general, but
we are faced with the problem of an area which cannot go R-lo I see
no problem of competition at all, The American Baptist minister is
not present and does not object in any known views to use
So far as the petition that was presented there are no specific ob-
jections, they use only generalities stating noise and traffic and
I believe we have thoroughly discussed that. I have stated that casual
traffic is the real danger.
• The problem of school traffic conflicting is not a problem as this is
only a Sunday use,
Rev. Thomas: We are one and one -tenth of a mile from the other
Baptist church, and with the difference between
the Episcopal, church and our church would make this
use here perfectly in order,
Councilman Pittenger: Do you plan to develop the whole site? What
about the back portion of it?
Rev. Thomas: The plans shows only 2-1/2 acres of the proposed
6-1/2 acres. Thebalance is still under lease to
the nursery school..
Councilman Brown: The plan does not show how many seats.
• Rev. Thomas: The building is 40 x 94 and that will be divided
into an auditorium and chapel seating 150, with
classroom inside that.
Mayor Kay: What about the building program? Would you plan
to start within a short period of time or would
you have to build up your financial plans first?
Rev. Thomas: We have sufficient funds to complete the entire
unit at the first moment we can start.
Mayor Kay: The classroom section you would leave until later?
Rev, Thomas: That is correct
Mayor Kay: Lark Ellen is proposed as an 80-foot street, Any
• new bridge loca.tion,would be dropped to street
level?
Planning Commission Secretary: That has been the plan, yes.
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Mayor Kay: Is there any reason this bridge might be higher
than street level? It would be a wider bridge than
it is now?
Planning Commission Secretary: Yes, there may be.
Councilman Brown: Have elevations been established?
Planning Commission Secretary: There have been no specific elevations
given by the flood control,
Councilman Barnes: In.regard to classes. Do you have any morning
meetings in this church? Do you have any on Sun-
day morning and during the week?
.Rev. Thomas: Our regular program is Sunday School at 9.30 A.M.
• to about 10:45 A.M. and then morning worship ser-
vices. There is no special school, only on Sunday.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER TESTIMONY, THE HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED.
Councilman Brown: This private nursery school variance that was
mentioned,. This was on a five year basis?
Planning Commission Secretary: I believe that was the entire time,
yes.
Mayor Kay: Can this be developed economically and satisfact-
orily for R-1 uses?
Planning Commission Secretary: We investigated that to some extent
and the westerly portion cannot be developed for
• single family dwellings although it might be de-
veloped for multiple family uses.
Mayor Kay: In our zoning ordinance a church comes under R-2
zoning?
Planning Commission Secretary: It may be possible to get enough R-3
units to develop it economically but I have not
investigated that fact,
Mayor Kay: Would a reasonable use on R-3 get your approval?
Planning Commission Secretary: Not at all as I would not be able to
say as such use has not been investigated.
Councilman Pittenger: I think we recognize this as a problem piece of
property. It was brought out that if this was.
• developed R-1 it would mean odd lots facing back or facing the Wash.
The other thing is the traffic situation and I doubt if there is
going to be more on Sunday than there is now from the high school.,
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• I think that fact it is a sub -standard street with a sub -standard
bridge should not divert our thinking as we all know that it is a
situation that is going to be corrected.
I think that traffic coming from a church, or a church school, might
be a little more orderly than that coming from the high school.
One other thing is that it seems to me this property is very well
buffered by the Wash from the other church property, and by a pretty
good piece of land of proposed church property and homes on the north.
I think it is an excellent use of.the property.
Councilman Mottinger: In the first place it seems like every time a
church requests a site the usual squabbles a-
rise and they get pushed from one place to another to find a site and
it makes the whole thing difficult for everybody. This site was dis-
cussed in regard to an elementary school and we know it is a problem.
It is poor in shape and in elevation and if the church feels it could
adequately use the property I think it is an excellent use. Since
they have proposed proper fill in front, with adequate widening of the
street and an adequate off -ramp to get into their parking space, I
think hazard would be removed. This is in view of the bridge being
replaced and the street widened in the future. I think it is import-
ant that safety be considered and that should involve that present
• and future planning include ample off-street parking.
There also should be considered ample provision for flood water coming
along Lark Ellen Avenue to the Wash,
Councilman Brown: It seems like every piece of property that
comes before the Council is a piece of problem
property. I do not think that two churches should go so close together,
• but as has been pointed out it is buffered much more than many other -
particular pieces.
Councilman Barnes: I would comment on the parking spaces. There
are 35 parking spaces for approximately 150
members in the future. Don't you think that more parking should be
made.
Mayor Kay: Parking is specified in the city ordinance
based on the seating capacity of the building
and the applicant would have to comply with the ordinance of the city.
I feel that in considering the zoning case on this matter it should be
noted that the bridge will be replaced,. that Lark Ellen is a secondary
street and based upon previous planning in,the city it is to be attempt-
ed to get the bridge down to street level.
. In granting of the church to the south I personally feel we would be
subject to criticism of not judging this from an impartial basis by
denying the application.
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• We may create an additional traffic hazard, but we have planned our
city on the basis of ultimate development and I feel this would be
a very good selection for such a use here
I feel the only disadvantage might be two churches spa close tagether o
although they are of different denomination.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown and
carried that Zone Variance No'. 216 be referred back to the Planning
Commission with recommendation that they reconsider for approval.
Although the City Attorney Mated this particular request was not
necessary to refer it back to the Commission the Planning Commission
Secretary stated that since the Commission had not had the benefit of
the testimony presented to Council he believed -the Commission should
have the benefit of such presentation as was given to Council this
• evening,.
Mayor Kay called a recess. Council reconvened at 9:40 P.M.
'GENERAL MATTERS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr, W. Bentley of J.C. Penney Company representing the 'Plaza,' as
Pr°esident'of that association and being authorized.to speak for the
'Center' stated as follows:
We have some matters that we think are important to us as a group.
The traffic conditions on busy days 'are becoming a serious problem
and I think that all possible steps should be taken to alleviate it.
There should be additional egress to these shopping areas besides
California Avenue because of the traffic hazard and the difficulty to
• get across from the 'Center' shopping area to the 'Plaza' shopping
area, and vi ce-versa. A great deal of this traffic hazard is caused
by cars coming off the Freeway to go down California to their homes,
in addition to shoppers.
We feel the need also for signs to be placed for those people who
want to get off the freeway to go to the 'Center' or the 'Plaza' to
shops
We feel there should be all possibly speed in taking Vincent through.
to Glendora to allow shoppers and traffic from Glendora through
the Vincent Avenue underpass.
If the State Street extension went through it would also help elimi-
nate the traffic hazard and the Walnut Creek Parkway may alleviate
traffic conditions,
• On Fridays during the rain storm, traffic was backed up to the point
that it could not get off the freeway to get into California Street,
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• Mr, W. Bentley continues:
I think something should be done to alleviate the congestion that is
beginning to develop and it would certainly help the 'Plaza' and the
'Center'. When we Opened the present businesses at the 'Plaza' a year
agog traffic even them was a serious consideration but not as serious
as it is now and will become even more so as other uses and stores get
ready to open.
It is really a trial to get back.from the 'Center' to the 'Plaza.' and
something should.be done to allow traffic to get from one shopping
center to the other;
I would like to know if anything is being done at the present time and
how soon we might get some relief?
Mayor Kaye What about an off -ramp from the freeway at Sunset
. Avenue?
Mr, Bentley- That would be a help, It would he a relief to
those wanting to go down Califora!,a and also some-
what free those wanting to just shop,
We also feel that signs are needed so that people know just where to
get off to reach these shopping areas..- It is difficult, especially
for those not familiar with the area, to know just where they are
going to have to get off the freeway.
Mayor Kayo Would signs saying 'business district' be suffic-
ient?
Mr. Bentley: It would be a help, but naturally we would like
to see signs that read 'Plaza' or 'Civic Center'
. or 'Center', .Speaking jor both the 'Plaza' and the 'Center' it is
a matter of having something to tell people they are approaching a
shopping.area>
State Street, which is temporarily joined to the freeway and which is
supposed to be extended a little different than it now is, might be
a desirable place to have a traffic light. I believe it is now just
a makeshift idea and is not as originally planned.
We are also concerned with the Parkway proposed along Walnut Creek
which would bring traffic from Glendora, to California and eventually
to the civic center. Now if you want to get from Orange to the shop-
ping area, you have to get on the freeway and then off of it, or else
zig-zag through the various streets, If Walnut Creek Parkway was
installed it would eliminate all that.
Councilman Brown: Would you like an off -ramp at Sunset or would a
complete cloverleaf at California be of a bigger
help?
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Mr. Bentley.-
Possibly the off -ramp at Sunset which would be
something that could be done now to help the
situation rather than something that would be
done 10 years from now,
Councilman Brown:
I believe the cloverleaf would be Just as easy
to get as the off -ramp, and neither one would
be what you would call easy to obtain.
Mr. Bentley.
We are concerned with something being done now.
Councilman Brown:
1 think
bink we stand a better chance of a cloverleaf
at California rather than an off -ramp at Sunset
as�soon as we get a traffic count there,
Mayor Kay:
I think that is a good point that the Councilman
has brought UP and I think we all agree that we
couldnit apply for both a complete interchange
at California and an oft -ramp at Sunset. It
brings it down to which you feel might be -the
best help to this group.
Mr. Bentley:
Would attempting to get both- be out of the
picture?
Mayor Kay:
'It would be rough to I try to get both..
Councilman Mattinger:
I believe the groundwork has been laid to get
a complete cloverleaf at California.
Mr. H. L. Johnson, Acting
Director of Public Works., stated as follows:
The Street and Highways Committee has talked of this matter two or
three times and they
are definitely interested in this situation. Mr.
Bentley has expressed
interest and engineering is interested also.
I would propose this
group form a small committee that could work with
our own committee to
figure this thing out on a staff level in an
attempt to crystalize
the problem.
We want to take traffic
counts throughout -the whole business area, we
want to talk in regard
to the technical aspects of this and to come in
with a program to,you
in regard to capital, A survey to find out
where these people are
coming from, into our business areas, would
help us also..
We would also like some designation as regards coordination from the
City end.
City Manager: At our last meeting we had a similar request
from the Chamber of Commerce regarding this
particular.study. I was instructed to handle this matter and I did
suggest that they get together a committee to work with us on this
matter.
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City Manager continues:
We know these business areas are being strangled by this bad traffic
situation and if we have this cooperation we can form our strategy
because we can know what we are going to have to do to convince the
State of - this particular problem.
Mayor Kay: Mr. Bentley are you representing a committee
from both business areas or speaking for the
'Plaza'?
Mr. Bentley: Primarily I represent the 'Plaza' but in talk
ing to those business people of the 'Center' we
were in complete agreement on this problem.
Mayor Kay-.. Through the Chamber of Commerce or the Merchants
Association of the two areas perhaps you could
take it upon yourselves to gather a reasonably
small committee and get together with Harold Johnson, who reports to
the City, to work together on this problem,
'Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried
that Mr..Wayne Bentley be added as a member to the Streets and Hi -
ways. Committee
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilma.,1 Brown and
carried that this matter be referred to the Streets and Highway Com-
mittee and to .Mr, Harold Johnson.p.arti.cularly.'
Mr. Albert Robbins: In reference to the traffic problem just dis-
cussed I wish to state that I own the strip of
land between Glendora Avenue and California
Street, excepting that which the Fox West Coast Theatres owns.
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We would go to Vincent if Vincent was put through and would probably
...cross Vincent a portion of the way. However, it has come back to me
that' certain parties did not want to put Vincent Avenue through in
that all these pieces of property would interfere with certain fin-
ancial plans.
Two years ago, when the County surveyed Vincent Avenue from our pro-
perty to the Wash, the owners on the other side of the Wash knew that
we, as a group of owners, would have been glad to de * ed the necessary
land to let Vincent Avenue go on through and cross the Wash and join
Glendora Avenue on the other side.
I mention this matter in order to stop any rumors that the property
owners are stopping this from going through,
Mr.. Bentley: In view of the statement made by Mr. Robbins
what would preclude immediate steps by the
City of opening up the area immediately?
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Mayor Kayo You have the problem that dedication of R.O.W. does
not constitute an improved street complete with
bridge, etc. Normal, requirements, and I believe
Vincent is going to be a 100-foot major street through there, would be
how much would we expect the property owners to develop and how much
would be city expense.
City Engineer:
Mr. Robbins:
tion of 30-feet
his willingness
Vincent Avenue.
We can see financing of paving a 24 foot width
of the extension in the immediate future from one
end to the other but not the new bridge.
The north side of our property, extending from
Glendora to Vincent, is now up against the.
Schlanger property but we have signified'dedica-
of our side all the way through and he has indicated
to join with us to make that Walnut Creek Extension to
Mayor Kay: It is our position so far as city.policy and
financing, that normally developers are required
to participate to some extent in improvements,
We do not seem to have enough money to put the bridge in as a full,
complete bridge although we are apparently ready to pave the 24-feet
now,
What about the use of the old Barranca Street Bridge?
Mr, Johnson: We are working on that matter and investigating it
now,
Mr. F. Bandy: We have a little section of business area on
.Glendora Avenue. We would like to have a little
lowering done on and widening of the bridge at
Glendora if possible. I believe that would also help circulate traffic
in our business area and I think that should be of prime importance
also,
Mayor Kay: I believe that is to be considered at the meeting
Wednesday evening, also,
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
CITY OF WEST COVINA AS Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by
A MEMBER OF THE UPPER Councilman Pittenger and carried that the
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER City of West Covina become an associate
ASSOCIATION member of the Upper San Gabriel Valley
APPROVED Water Association,
RESOLUTION NO,1205
Appoint delegate and
. alternate from Council
to Upper San Gabriel
Valley Water Assn,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA APPOINTING COUNCILMAN
CLAUDE BARNES AS DELEGATE AND COUNCILMAN
DALE PITTENGER AS ALTERNATE TO THE UPPER
SAY GABRIEL VALLEY WATER ASSOCIATION,"
ADOPTED
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• Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown that
Resolution No. 1205 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Brown, Mottinger, Mayor Kay
,Noes: None
Absent: None
Not Voting: Councilmen Barnes, Pittenger
REQUEST TO SOLICIT Motion? by Councilman Brown, seconded
FUNDS IN WEST COVINA by Councilman Mottinger that the Los
Los Ang eles'County Heart Assn. Angeles County Heart Association be
REQUESTED TO JOIN WITH requested to join in with the United
UNITED COMMUNITY FUND Community Fund of West Covina.
TEEN-KAN-TEEN FOUNDATION In discussion it was consensus, that
Request to solicit funds this request would conflict with the
November 15, 1957 to January United Community Fund Drive in West
19 1957 Covina, and that completion of this
APPROVED SUBJECT TO UNITED is permitted.
COMMUNITY FUND DRIVE COMPLETION
• Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and
carried that this request be approved subject to the completion of the
home solicitations of the United Community Fund Drive and they should
inform us (Council) when they have completed their Fund Drive.
REQUEST FROM E. POORE City Engineer: We have a communica-
REFERRED TO THE CITY tion from a E. Poore who :is trying to
• ENGINEER FOR REPORT subdivide some property in County
area south of Darnell Street and east of Meeker Avenue. The map that
has been presented to us is incorrect and I believe it is a matter
that should be referred to the Engineering Department for report.
They are asking us to open up a one -foot strip so that they would
have access'to the street. However, they only want 10-feet of pro-
perty and will pave only 10-feet of the property.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown that this
matter be referred to the City Engineer for recommendations and re-
port.
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CITY ENGINEER
TIME EXTENSION LOCATION: North side of Merced Avenue, between
Tract No. 20913 Valinda Avenue and Pima Avenue. Sanitary sewers
W.C. Bilsborough and sidewalks have been required.
4(10-2458)
APPROVED Upon recommendation of City Engineer motion by
by Councilman Mottimger, seconded by Councilman
Brown and carried that a time extension of one year,
to October 24, 1958, be approved for filing of final
map on Tract No. 21913.
TIME EXTENSION
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Walnut Avenue an."
Tract No. 23084
Francisquita Avenue.
Bodge. -I & Sons
(Sunset Manor)
Upon recommendation of City Engineer motion by
(10-22-58)
Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger
APPROVED'
and carried that a time extension of one year,
to October 22, 1958, be approved for filing of
final map on Tract No. 23084.
FINAL MAP
LOCATION: South side of Vine Avenue, between Azusa._.
Tract No. 24051
Avenue and T1,ollenbeck Street.
Allen J. No. 6 Inc.
9.2 Acres - 31 Lots - Area District II -A
• !,PPROVED
City Manager presented map.
Upon recommendation of City Engineer motion by
Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger
and carried that Fina Map of Tract No. 24051 be
approved as submitted.
RESOLUTION NO.1206
LOCATION: South side of Vine Avenue, Between
ACCEPT BOND for
Azusa Avenue and iollenbeck Street.
Street Improvements
Tract No 24051
The City Attorney presented a Resolution to
ADOPTED
accept General Insurance Company of America
Bond No. 346387 in the amount of $30,000 for
street improvements.
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further read-
ing of the body of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger. that
Resolution No. 1206 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger,
Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes- None
Absent: None
• ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS LOCATION: La Breda Avenue, south of Rowland
Tract No. 21159 Avenue and east of Azusa Avenue.
Fr,,i,.nk Layton
APPROVED
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ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Tract No. 21159 (Cont) Upon recommendation of City Engineer motion
by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman
Mottinger and carried that street improve-
ments in Tract No. 21159 be accepted and
authorization be given for the release of
Founders Insurance Company Bond in the
amount fo $8,000.00.
ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS LOCATIONS 312-314-316 Glendora Avenue,
C-1 Precise Plan between Dalewood S`reet and Walnut Creek
Dana Investment Co.,Inc. Parkway.
APPROVED
Upon recommendation of City Engineer motion
by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Council-
man Brown and carried that street improve-
ments in C-1 Precise Plan be accepted and
authorization be given for the release of
Founders Insurance Company Bond in the
amount of $2,000,00.
RESOLUTION NO. 1207 LOCATION: Northeast corner of Azusa and
ACCEPT BOND Garvey Avenues.
Street Improvements
PRECISE PLAN NO.23 The City Attorney presented a Resolution to
• ADOPTED accept Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance
Company Bond in the amount of $1,000.00 for
street improvements.
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of
the body of the resolution,
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded
by Councilman Brown that Resolution No.1207
be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger
Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1208 LOCATION: Northeast corner of Puente
ACCEPT GRANT DEED Avenue and Orange Avenue.
Street and Highway Purposes
PROJECT C-58 The City Attorney presented "A RESOLU-
(Puente Avenue) TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADOPTED WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF"
(Edward Ruelle and Rose Ruelle).
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of
the body of the Resolution:
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Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by
Councilman Mottinger that Resolution No.
1.208 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call
as follow:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger
Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1209 LOCATION-. South side of Vine Avenue, ba-
OPENING 11 LOT NO.48 tween Azusa. and Hollenbeck Avenues.
TRACT NO. 20977
FOR ACCESS TO TRACT 24051 The City Attorney presented "A RESOLUTION
ADOPTED OF THE'CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
• COVINA ACCEPTING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY
PURPOSES CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE
GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO SAID CITY."
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objection, we will waive further reading
of the body of the Resolution.
ion.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by
Councilman Barnes that Resolution.No. 1209
be adopted. Motion -passed on roll call as
follows:
Ayes: Councilman Barnes, Brown, Mottinger
Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent; None
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 215 Councilman Brown: I think this is a
• matter which has been very thoroughly dis-
CITY VACATING A PORTION cussed and I believe that Council stated
OF THE OLD BARRANCA STREET that certain recommendations should be made.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
1) The Parkway be 8-feet instead of the 5-foot parkway as proposed by
the applicant.
2) Requirements for developments of this nature conform to Section
49 of the Subdivision Ordinanckz., which specifies street improve-
ments, pavement, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, electrolier,-s,
utilities, fire hydrants, etc.
3) That a wall (be constructed) to keep the parkway clear of debris.
Such a wall must conform to the requirements of the Zoning Or-
dinance and drainage from the funnel must be satisfactory.
• 4) An agreemen't to remove (at no expense to the city) the driveway,
at the southwesterly corner of the property, if and when Barranca
Street is vacated, and a hold -harmless agreement should be ob-
tained by the City.
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ZONE VARIANCE NO. 215 (cont.)
5) The expense of vacation proceedings should be borne by the
applicant,
C) Suitable bonds and guarantees should be obtained for quitclaim
deeds and for construction and reconstruction of the Utility
Company interests now in the parkways This is to include the :re-
loca,tion of the storm drain and utilities into the remaining
portion of the parkway.
Mr. Elliott: I am grateful for what has been done here but I
thought that possibly you could see your way clear on
the 5-foot parkway. It would let us get our building
on there and make a better improvement on the thing which would look
better all the way around.
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The whole street will be vacated but when, we do not know,
The whole thing,
in relation to size, was caused by the over -pass
which was going
in. As you recall Councilman Brown worked very hard
for the over -pass,
and it was no cost to the City. I was originally
opposed to the
over -pass since it was going through my house and the
Stage stated that if I did not cooperate by guaranteeing not to sue
they would not
be able to proceed, and I dial change my mind. When
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the City needed
my agreement they came to me, and I now need help from
the City,
Mayor Kay:
In effect you have asked for 18-feet and we have pro-
vided you 15-feet.
Mr, Elliott:
If that i,s the best we can do it will. have to be all,
right, and I am grateful for that,
.
City Attorney:
I would presume as a practical matter that there would
be no dangers of a suit after four years.
Councilman
Brown:
I think this is of interest to the City in that it is
a steep area and could wash down,
City Attorney:
It is possible there could be a suit arising out of
that grounds and a suit would have to be filed'wi*chin
four years.
Councilman
Brown:
None of this is pavement width, it is all parkway
width,
City Attorney: Pomona was sued by vacating a street for a laundry and
the suit was lost by the city,
Mayor Kay: We are only vacating down to what would be our minimum
dedication anyway,
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ZONE VARIANCE NO. 215 (cont.)
City Attorney: I see no legal problem, only a possibility,
Mayor Kay: Do you feel that a hold harmless clause could be
for five years?
City Attorney: That is correct,.
It was asked from the audience whether it could be regarded as a oOn-
sideration on the part of the owners and tenant if the improvemenl'-,- of
that portion of street and complete vacation would alleviate any
possible law suit?
City Attorney: The City cannot grant as a consideration to a private
person the vacation of a public street. It works
just the opposite of what you are suggesting. The
fact that there is an agreement puts a risk on the City at all. We
can't bargain in that we will give up streets if you will give up
something else.
You could impose these conditions as part of the Precise Plan and
avoid the weakness in that you are bargaining for street property for
advantages to yourselves which is something you cannot do.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman
Mottinger and carried that the recommendations as
read be stipulated in relation to the matter of the
City vacating a portion of the Old Barranca Street
Right -Of -Way.
PLANNING COMMISSION
SECTION 1403 OF ZONING ORDINANCE
Interpretation of Section 1403 of Zoning Ordinance No. 325, regard. -
a) T.V, Repairs in Zone C-1.
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at their meeting
of October 2, 1957.
Motion by Co uncilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that_the
the interpretation of the Planning Commission be approv-
ed as regards T.V. Repairs in C-1 Zone.
b) Outdoor furniture and pottery business in Zone C-3.
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at their meeting
of October 2, 1957. .
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PLANNING COMMISSION (cont.)
SECTI0N,1403 OF ZONING ORDINANCE
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes ,:uid
carried that the interpretation of the Planning Commission be app.r,ov-
ed as regards Outdoor Furniture and Pottery business in a C-3 Zone.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Park Coordinator: This is in regArd to the Teen -Kan -Teen. We have
a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation
Commission to use a portion of Cameron Park.,
150-foot frontage and 250-foot depth, along the
westerly side of the park. There is a sti.pula-
tion that the building set -back conform to the
Cameron School set -back to the west and that the
final plan be subject to the approval of the Park
and Recreation Commission and City Council.,
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Coun,��,Jl-
man Pittenger and carried that the recommendations
of the Park and Recreation Commission regarding the
site of the Teen -Kan -Teen, and other stipulations,
be approved.
• POLICE DEPARTMENT
RE-. Petition from citizens in the City of West Covina requesting
traffic signs on Hollenbeck Avenue, Fircroft Street and Rio Verde
Drive. Referred to the Police Department for,study on September
30, 1957 for report to the City Council at this regular meeting.
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The City Clerk presented and read a report of the Traffic Engineer
to whom a portion of this matter was referred.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman
Barnes and carried that the report of the Traffic
Engineer be accepted and that the petitioners be
notified in regard to this matter.
TRAFFIC COUNT Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman
Barnes and carried that traffic counts be taken at
Vine and Azusa and Cameron and Azusa.
Councilman Pittenger stated he felt this matter might be deferred
until the traffic count is completed at Vincent, Councilman Brown
stated. that he couldn't see any reason that couldn't be in two weeks.
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SANITATION DIVISION
REQUEST FOR REVISION
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 17
PRECISE PLAN NO. 67
EASTLENDBHOPPING CENTER
APPROVED
ACCEPT SEWER FACILITIES
Zone Variance. No; 195
APPROVED
ACCEPT SEWER FACILITIES
Tract No. 15860
APPROVED
SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
8TATUS,REPORT
ACCEPTED
DISTRICT-57-5 (1911 Act)
Preliminary Report
APPROVED
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Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded
by Councilman -Pittenger and carried
that the recommendatiOn Of the, Sanita-
tion Engineer be accepted and approval
be given for the request of the Grenada
Development Company for revis.-Loa-,,, of
this Agreement, in accoTdance with
final contract costs.
LOCATION, Northwest corner of Hollen-
beck Street and Garvey Avenue.
Motion by Councilman Pit-t'entl'er, second-
ed by Councilman Barnes and carried
that sewer facilities in Zone VariLance
No. 195 be accepted in accordanc,.,e with
the dedication.
LOCATION: Southwest corner of Merced
Avenue and Holly Place.
Motion by Coucilman Barnes, seconded
by Councilman Pittenger and carr.-led
that sewer facilities in Tract No.
15860 be accepted and authorizat.ion be
given for the release of General
Casualty Company of America Bond No.
332350 in the:amount of $17,000.00.
Report on progress in 1911 Assessment
Acts.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded
by Councilman Pittenger and carried
that the Sewer Assessment District
Status Report be accepted.
Vanderhoof Drive and Vanderwell Avenue
Sewer District.
A preliminary map for this district was
presented and it was stated thabt sign-
atures on the signed petition have been
validated against the last tax roll.
and represent 64% of the area of the
district..
The, preliminary estimate of the cost fo--ir, this project is $140,000.00
o.- approximately $500.00 per lot. This includes construction costs,
engineer and incidental expenses.
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It is recommended that the map be approved and filed with the City
Clerk, and the City Engineer be instructed to request the health
officer to investigate the sanitary conditions of the district and
that the City Engineer proceed with the preparation of final plans
and specifications for the project.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried that the preliminary map be approved and filed with the City
Clerk and the City Engineer be instructed to request the health offic-
er to investigate the . sanitary conditions of the district and that
the City Engineer proceed with preparation of final. plans and sp,-;,�cifi-
cations for the. project .
RESOLUTION NO. 1210 LOCATION. South of Vine Avenue and
ACCEPT BOND west of Hollenbeck Street.
• Sanitary Sewers Tract No. 24051 The City Attorney presented I a Resolu-
ADOPTED. tion to accept General Insurance Com-
pany of America Bond No. 346476 in
the amount of $8,800.00 for sanitary
sewers.
Mayor Kay: .:Nearing no objections,.we will waive further rending
of the body of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, second-
ed by Councilman Brown that Resolution
No. 1210 be adopted. Motion passed
on r-,oll call. as follows-,
Ayes: Coucilmen Barnes,'Brown, Mottinger,
Pittenger and Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1211 The City Attorney presented a Resolu-
Sanitary Sewers - tion to accept Anchor Casualty Com-
ORANGE AVENUE TRUNK.SEWER pany Bond No. 141084 in the amount of
'ADOPTED $1.3,'488.90 for, sanitary sewers.
(Performance Bond)
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further read.-
ing of the body of the Resolution. .
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes that Resolu-
tion No. 1211 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen
Pittenger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Barneas, Brown, Mottinger,
and Mayor Kay
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RESOLUTION NO. 1212 The City Attorney presented a Resdlu-
Sanitary Sewers tion to accept Anchor Casualty Company
ORANGE AVENUE TRUNK SEWER (LABOR AND MATERIAL) Bond No. 1.4.1.085
ADOPTED in.the amount of $13,488.90 for sani-
tary sewers.
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further read-
ing of the body of the Resolution.
Motion by.Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ba rnes that
Resolution No. 1212 be adopted. Motion passed.on roll call as follows:
Ayes: 'Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger
Pittenger and Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1213
Approving Precise Plan
No. 117
(Ray L. & Helen T. Anderson)
ADOPTED
LOCATION: 1820 East Garvey Avenue,
between Azusa Avenue and Juni.oer Street
The City Attorney presented "A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA APPROVING PRECISE PLAN.
NO. 117 UPON PROPERTY LOCATED AT .1820
EAST GARVEY AVENUE BETWEEN AZUSA AVE-
NUE AND JUNIPER STREET."
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further rea.d-
ing of the body of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes that Resolu-
tion No. 1213 Be Adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger,
Pittenger and Mayor Kay
Noes; None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1214
Amendment to the
Precise Plan of C-3
Central Bus. District
(Oscar R. & Wanda C. Schultz)
ADOPTED
LOCATION: North side of Garvey Avenue,
between Sunkist and Orange Avenues.
The City Attorney presented "A RESOLU_
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA APPROVING PRECISE PLAN
NO. 116 UPON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF GARVEY AVENUE BETWEEN
SUNKIST AND ORANGE AVENUE.
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further read-
ing of the body of the resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1214 (cont.)
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that
Resolution No 1214 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Bzro�rn., Mottinger,
Pittenger and Mayo:r, K�h�,y
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCES
An Ordinance approving. LOCATION, Nearth sids of Garvey Avenue
Zone Change No. -108 between Sunkist and Orange Avenues,
(William B. Renwick)
INTRODUCTION The City Attorney presented "AN ORDIN-
ANCE OF TIFIE C.7TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COS INA REZONING CERTAIN PRO-
PERTY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF GARVEY AVE-
NUE-BEqTEEN SUNKIST AND ORANGE AVENUES.
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we w.1,11. waive further read-
ing of the body of the ordinance.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Counc i1man Barnes Land c.arr_ied
• that the Ordinance be introduced.
ORDINANCE NO. County Building Codes
Latest additions to the Los Angeles County Uniform Building, Plumbing
and Electrical Codes.
The introduction of this Ordinance was held over until next reg- 41
meeting of Council at the request of the City-AtItorney pending addition-r
al, information.
CITY CLERK
The City Clerk stated as a point of information ,.). letter had been re-
ceived from the L ' os Angeles County Boundary Commission approving the
boundaries of Annexation No. 159 with very slight revisions. Said
revisions were in the wording of the boundary description and made no
change -in the location of th4p boundaries as shown on the map,
LOCATION: Northwest and northeast corners of Francisquito and Lark
Ellen Avenue.
The City Clerk stated that as a point of information a letter had been
received from'the Los Angeles County Boundary Commission notifying the
City of West Covina of the City of Industry proposed Annexation No.-6.
,,LOCATION. South of Valley Boulevard, east of Anaheim/Puente Road.
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RESOLUTIONS (CONT)
RESOLUTION NO'. 1215 LOCATION: North side of,.6arvey Avenue,
Approving Precise between Sunkist and Orange Avenues.
Plan No. 116
ADOPTED The City Attorney presented "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO. 116 UP-
ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
GARVEY-AVENUE BETWEEN SUNKIST AND ORANGE
AVENUE,
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading
of the.body of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Council-
man Pittenger that Resolution No. 1215 be adopted.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger,
Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
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• The City Clerk sta ted that as a point of information a letter had
been received from the Los Angeles Boundary Commission notifying the
City of West Covina of the City of Industry proposed Annexation No, 7.
LOCATION: North side of Valley Boulevard, east of Pass and Covi.nv. Road.
PETITION FROM PROPERTY LOCATION: Vincent Avenue on the app-
OWNERS TO COMPLETE STREET roximately 260 foot strip located just
IMPROVEMENTS southbf the Southern California. Edison
Sub -station on the corner of Vincent
and Puente Avenues.
Mr. T. Dosh
Engineer Department: We have discussed this matter and
there are two recommendations here.
• The first is that if nothing is done
in the way of improvements, ie; if owners are not willing to partici-
pate, we can go ahead and construct a dirt or asphalt berm. The
second thing is that the property owners put up cash for curb and
gutters and the city will do the rest of the improvements. The only
thing contrary to the normal procedure here is that one lot is im-
proved and one is not. Normally improvements are not done for a, lot
that is not improved.
• Mr, Johnson has recommended that we should do all the work if they
(property owners) will pay the cost of putting curbs and gutters in.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown and
carried that the Engineering Department be authorized to proceed on
the policy recommendation,
REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF Communication from Paul B. Salmon,
• PROTECTIVE DEVICE ON THE District Superintendent, Covina, School
APPROACH OF THE FOOTBRIDGE District.
ON HOLLENBECK ACROSS WALNUT
CREEK WASH
REFERRED TO THE CITY ENGINEER
A gentlemen from the Cortez P.T.A. suggested that investigation should
also be made on the east side of the street and.not only on the west
side in relation to this matter.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that this matter be referred to City Engineer and that he
should refer to the Cortez P.T.A. to get their: recommendations, and
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PETITION FOR SANITARY LOCATION: Blue Ash Road and Saint
SEWERS Malo Street,
REFERRED TO THE CITY This petition contained 16 non -valid -
ENGINEER ated signatures or 667o of the total
district.
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PETITION FOR SANITARY
SEWERS (cont.)
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Motti.nger and
carried that this matter be -referred to the City Engineer for proper
report.
Council was informed that a certificate of insurance for the West
Covina Junior Football Conference had been received by the Ci t:y in the
amount of liability coverage at $ 100,000.00, $2009000.00 and was in
effect until October of 1958.
Report was given for Fines for the month of September which was in the
amount of $10,522.93.
POPPY DAYS (brimunication was presented from the West Covina,
May, 1958 Unit 790 of the West Covina, Auxiliary of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars for permission to sell
Poppies on Poppy Days during May of 1.958. It was
stated this request was being made at this time
due to the need to get orders in to the Vet:eTa.ns Hospital by November,
of this year.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and
carried that the Poppy Days designated for next May of 1958 be approved.
ARMISTICE DAY November llth, the regular meeting date of the
November 11, 1957 Council is a legal holiday.
It was consensus that the regular meeting of the Council be held on
Tuesday, November 12, 1957.
CITY TREASURER REPORTS None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE, REPORTS
A.M.A. CONVENTION Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Council-
man Barnes and carried that the Mayor be authoriz-
ed to attend the A.M.A. Convention in San Franc-
isco from December ist to the 4th, 1957
The matter of an appointed representative from Council to the Co-ordin-
ating Council was discussed and it was consensus that at the present
time the matter should be left open and that members of Council can
attend these meetings when it is possible for them to do so.
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Councilman Mottinger spoke in regard to the matter of street sweeping
particularly in reference to an area on Glendora, one of the small.
side streets, not having been swept in six months.
It was indicated that this area was pzroba"bly a non -dedicated area and
as such would not be entitled to the street.', sweeping facilities of the
City.
MEMBER TO THE WAYS Motion by Councilman Mottinger, second -
AND MEANS SUB -COMMITTEE ed by Councilman Brown and carried
Phil Knox that Mr. Phil'Knox be appointed as a
member to the Ways and Means Sub -
Committee.
Mayor Kay: Is there some other alternative to the Orange Ave-
nue water problem that we could take on as a city
.project?
Councilman It seems this water that is coming into the City
Mottinger:. and causi ' ng this damage. is, not West Covina water,
at least not until it arrives there. I am wonder-
ing what kind of grounds we would be on if we
brought suit against the County Flood Control be-
cause of their lack of doing anything on it?
City Attorney: The flood control district would be liable not be-
cause water originates outside of West Covina but
liable only if they have diverted the natural flow
of the water. In order to have the. City in a good
position it should have been within the past 5 years
Councilman The Metropolitan Water District has been partially
Mottinger: responsible for diversion of water upon this area.
City Manager: After a meeting last Thursday groundwork was laid
for our next moves and we have this thing in mind
that Councilman Mottinger is discussing. Harold
Johnson and I want to have some discussion with the
City Attorney on this.
Councilman I think it might help some if we could get the
Barnes: Police Department to stop all traffice going down
the street during rains since the cars throw the
water right into the homes.
COUNCIL MINUTES Councilman Brown: I think that copies of the
TO THE PARKS AND City Council Minutes should go to each member of
RECREATION COMM. the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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0 REPORTS, CITY MANAGER
RETURN OF MONIES TO THE As regards the Red Cross Contract, I be --
CITY BY THE RED CROSS lieve a request should be made that this
money be returned to the city treasury,
This was the $1,000,00 authorized by the City to help with their
program, but inasmuch as they have never met the requirements of the
insurance that was imposed upon them, the check was not delivered
After the program ends it would constitute a gift of funds by the
City.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried
that the files be closed on this matter, and money returned to the
City, because the terms of the agreement with the Red Cross as regards
insurance to be obtained by the Red Cl-loss 'was never met.
• PORTABLE TRAFFIC SIGNALS Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by
Councilman B6�rnes and carried that the
City acquire one of the protable traffic signals to be used wherever
it might be designated necessary.
The City has built a 12 inch water main at Azusa Canyon Road, north of
San Bernardino Road and the Baldwin Park Wate:,,, Company desires to use
this line which is now being used by the Azusa, Irrigating Company.
The City Attorney and I took it upon ourselves to draw up a preliminary
agreement for the use of this line. There is no conveyance of title,
rights or interests involved, .but the use of it is recommended for the
time it would serve this certain area, of .the City.
We have heard from the Baldwin Park Water Company but not from the
• Azusa Irrigating Company regarding approval of the agreement.
With the building of this 12-inch line, we would require some five
or six hydrants from Azusa Canyon Roadwesterlyto the westerly city
limits and the Baldwin Park Water Company would construct and furnish
these hydrants at no expense to the City.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Coumrcilman Brown that t..he
Council confirms this action and supp"Lemental requirement re -fire by-,
drants for use of the City owned line with the requirement that they
provide such hydrants as may be required by the Fire Chief or the City
of West Covina.
As regards the names submitted to serve on the Storm Drain sub-
committee one person (Mr. Stephenson), could no serve since he hAs
moved out of the City but Mr. Bates, Mr. Barnes and Air. Smith have,
accepted; also Mr. Phil Knox who will serve on the Ways and Means
• Sub -Committee.
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• COUNTY FIRE AND Motion by Counci.lman Brown, seconded by Councilman
POLICE SERVICES Pittenger and carried that the City Manager obtain
further information, re-,, The proposal from the
County for services on a contract basis.
PERSONNEL ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented "AN ORRDINANCE OF THE
INTRODUCTION CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ESTABLISH-
ING A PERSONNEL SYSTEM FOR THE CITY AND REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT
HEREWITH."
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown and
carried that the Personnel Ordinance be introduced,
City Manager: This is the Personnel Merit System as drafted by
the California State Board - Caoperative Personnel
Services. We hav, been provided a revised c,-apy
which I assume is satisfactory. We have communicated with the
Employee's Association of the City and they agree with this. The only
thing they do question is the exempt positions regarding depar7,ment
heads.
The Finance Report for July 1, 1957 tlo September 30, 1957 was pre
• sented to members of Council,
There is to be a meeting with Cong:�-e:_=-,sman Pat Hillings on the f'A,00d
control system. It will be a restudy, taD reconsider the lower Sam
Dimas Basin and to construct the " _--;saary dra-in within their (fl-.,ed
con t"rol's) facilities rather' than Mll�;Ll'ke it: a local. problem.
• It was consensus that any day the City Manager would pick for this
meeting would be all right so long as members of Council are notified
in time to try to attend.
DEMANDS APPROVED Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Council-
man Brown -that Demands in the amount of $150,142.30,
as shown on Demand Sheets B-29, C-53, C-54, be
approved. This to include fund transfers in the amount of $106,910.72
and the refund of a sidewalk permit No. 5130 in the amount of $7.92.
Motion passed on roll call as fo,.1-lows.
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger,
Pit tenger and Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent. None
• CLOSED PERSONNEL STUDY: Wednesday, October 16, 1957 at 8-30 PaM.
There being no further, business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:05 A.M.
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