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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
November-25, 1957
The meeting was called 'to order by Mayor Kay at 8:00 P.M. in the
West Covina City Hall, The Reverend Charles Ashman of the West
Covina.Brethioen Church gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Kay, Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger,
Pittenger
Others Present: City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, City
Engineer, Planning Commission Secretary, Public
Works Director
Absent: City Treasurer
APPROVAL; OF MINUTES
November ll, 1957 ® Adjourned to date of November 12, 1957.
November 12, 1957 o Held over for approval until meeting of
December 9, 1957.
AWARD OF BIDS
Public Works Director: In the matter of.the following bids I wish
to designate them as follows:
1) TWO FORDOR SEDANS - For the City Engineer and City Manager
2) 1/2 TON PICK-UP TRUCK ® Street Department
3) 1-1/2 TON TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS - Parks Department
4) 1/2 YARD TRUCK LOADER ® Street Department
5) DUMP TRUCK WITH FRONT -FIND LOADER - Street Department
6) TWO TON TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS - Parks Department
7) 2-1/2 TON TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS o Street Department
8.D BRUSH CHIPPER (12 INCH BLADED m Parks Department
9) BRUSH CHIPPER (15 INCH BLADED 0 Parks Deparment
. With respect to the various department indicated, and not speaking
for the Parks and Recreation Department, we would like to have
these awards held over 30 days until we are able to submit to the
Council a written recommendation. That would be on Itdms No, 1,
2, 4, 5 and 7.
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Councilman Brown: I would like to see all of the items held
over forifurther discussion and review.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Counci.l,manPittenger that
the matter of the award of bids be held over for 30 days for the
purpose of sturdy review and report. Motion passed on roll call
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ANNEXATION NO. 157 LOCATION: North of F°rancisquito Avenue,
Protest Hearing both east and west of Glendora Avenue.
HEARING CONTINUED Resolution No. 1224 giving notice of this
hearing was published in the San Gabriel
Valley Daily Tribune on November 1 and 4, 1957.
Mayor Kay
City Clehk:
1) Map of Annexation.
Does the City Clerk have any matters which
should be entered into the record on this
Annexation No. 157?
Yes, the records should show that the
following are contained in the Annexation
folder;
2) Petition for.consent to the commencement of annexation proceeding
3) A c, py of Resolution No. 1184 consenting .to commencement of
proceedings.
4) An affadavit of the ciruclLa.tor of the petition.
5) An affa.davit of publication of notice to circulate petition
to annex.
6) A petition for annexation and legal description.
7) Two brown line prints of map.
8) Certified copy of boundary (description from the Boundary
Commission.
9) Certified copy of Resolution No. 1224 giving notice of the
date of hearing protests.
10) Affadavit of mailing to each of the owners in the area.
11) Affadavit of contiguous territory by the City Engineer.
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Annexation No. 257 m Continued
12) Affidavits of publishingi in the Tr.ibu7ne do November 1 and
4, 1J57.
1�) Affadavit of compliance.
14➢ A lettef from the Registrar of Voters certifying the number
• of registered voters in the area.
tayor Kaye. Have all the legal requirements as specified
by law been properly fulf illed?
City Clerk: Yes, they have.
Mayor Kaye Are there any written requests for withdrawal
• or protesting?
City Clerk: No, there are not.
Mayor Kay opened the public hearing for hearing protests on Annexa-
tion No. 157 and stated that all those desiring to testify on this
matter would stand and be sworn in by the City Clerk.
Fames Judge, Attorney of 128 E. Amerish Street, Fullerton, stated
as follows
I am here to register protest 1 or Mr.. Charles Moore; Mr. Charles
Moore, Jr., and and Katherine J..Moore, Domeninco and Catherine
Cagliero and Armide Banks.
I am speaking for fir. Moore, who I represent in particular, and
isI wish to state briefly his opposition, and the opposition of the
Cagliero°s, in being included in this annexation. They feel their
property is not properly included in inhabited annexation and they
feral it is p,-vacti(_:011y agricultural and that -their property is not
necessary to carry out the annexation to'bb'tain contiguity to
other parts. They feel they have expressed and made their desires
known in that they do not Wish to be annexed to West Covina at
any time.
In addition their property, although assessed valuation,is close
although not over the 50%. their area is over the 50% of Annexation
No. 157, and that is the position of the Mcgre°s and Cagliero°s.
'Councilman Pittenger: Is that territory all north of Francisquito?
Mr. Jndgee To my knowledge, it is all `north.
• Mayor Kay questioned the City Clerk as to whether he had records
available to determine whether there is a majority protest on this
matter or not and the City Clerk stated that such records were
available.
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Annexation No. 157 - Continued
Mayor Kay.- W we have a majority protest?
City Clerk: The total value is $149,220.00 Land and
Improvements. Protests appear to total
approximately $37,000.00 Land value.
Mayor Kay: P� would appear that'we do not have a
majority protet as of this evening.
.Since there is no further testimony to be given at this time we
will continue this hearing two weeks from tonight to fulf'i",2 ;'1 the
requirement of 10 days for the submitting of any further p otests
that might be forthcoming.
• This hearing will be continued until December 9, 1957.at 5:00 PM.
ZONE CHANGE NO. 100 LOCATION: North side of Garvey Avenue;,
Vincent P. Schilz between Barranca Street and Grand Avenue.
APPROVED REQUEST: R-1 and R-3 uses.
EXISTING ZONE: R®A, Potential R-3.
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at their mee'tt;-
ing of October 16, 11957. Resolution No. 546. Notice of this
public hearing published.in the West Covina Tribune October 31, 1957
Heating continued from November 12, 1957 to this date in order to
be considered in conjunction with Precise Plan No. 111.
Maps were presented by the City Engineer. The Planning Commission
Secretary read Resolution No. 546 of the Planning Commission
recommending approval of Zone Change No. 100, and.stated that the
Commission had recommended R-3 only and not the C-1 as shown on
the Precise Plan.
Mayor Kay opened the public hearing on Zone Chaixge No. 100 and
Precise Plan No. 111 and stated that all those desiring to testify
should stand and beswornin by the City Clerk.
Mr. Richard Hart of.17639 Van Owens Street, Van Nuys stated as
follows:
I believe most of this matter was discussed at the previous meeting
of the Council and I am here now to answer any questions the Council
may have in relation to the Precise Plan.
Mayor Kay: What was your intention in regard to the
C-1 request?
• Mr. Hart: We felt that a projett of this size needs
space for the servicing of the R-3 develop-
ment. The area would be used for such services as baby sitting,
and possibly a small delicatessen and Laundromat. Things of that
nature.
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Zone Change No. 100 - Continued
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Mr. Hart ® Continued: Originally we wanted a garden type of
apartment that would completely rely on
itself for. servicing but we cannot quite din that because of the
land that 4a being taken out for alignment, so we decided to fit
thes C-1 into the plan the best way we knew how. The intent of
the Cml was to service the R-3.
Mayor Kay: How many snits are in the area?
Mr. Hart: The way this is drawn, if we used ill
one bedroom. apartments, minimum ap&:�rtents,
there would be approximately 145 units. However, this we wUl not
do and it is an economically wrong thing to do.
Mayor Kay: What about parking?
Mr. Hart: There is enough covered parking space for
one car per each person and half a space
uncovered for rest of parking, if we used maximum apartments.
Councilman Pittenger: Is that a Carport or a garage?
Mr. Hart: If full garage was insisted upon we would
do it. If not we could use carports.
Mayor Kay: Do you plan on two-s1•ary development?
Mr. Hart: Yes, with a maximum height of 35 feet.
Mayor Kay: Why didn't you consider the development of
• the Additional triangle shown?
Mr. Hart: That piece of land does not belong to
Mr. Sbhilz.
Councilman Pittenger: The piece of land at the lower right is the
beginning of the slope is it not?
Mr. Hart: Projected, yes s1r.
There being no further testimony presented the hearing was
declared closed.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown and
carried that Zone Change No. 100 be approved, subject to the condi-
tions of the Planning Commission.
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PRECISE PLAN NO. 111 LOCATION: North side of Garrey Avenue,
Vincent P..Schilz between Barranca Street and Grand Avenue.
APPROVED REQUEST: Adoption of an Official. Precise
plan.
EXISTING ZONE: R-A, Potential R-3.
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission At their meeting
of November 6, 1957. Resolution No. 547. (NOTE: Zane Change No.
160 which affects this Precise Plan was recommended fog° apy,m'az
by the Planning Commission for R-3 uses only at their regular meet'-6
ing of October 16, 1957.)
The Planning Commission Secretary read Resolution No. 547 of the
Planning Commission recommending approval. The Recommendations
were as follows:
• 1)
That all street improvements outlined in Section 49, Ordinance
No. 225, 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. 0. W. of the
Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the development
of Walnut Creek Wash.
3)
That the Precise Plan conform to the proposed R'.iO.W. of the
Division of Highways and the Los Angeles County Road Depart-
ment for the development of Grand Avenue including that
necessary for any interchange connections.
4)
That all necessary street widening of proposed Grand Avenue
shall be deeded to the City of West Covina.
• 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 proteption be provided
as required by Ordinance No. 237 and Ordinance No. 451.
7)
That all excavating and grading work conform to provisions of
Ordinance No. 384.
8)
That all bonds fees and deposits for improvements be posted
befpre building permits are issued.
9) That all existing buildings be removed or demolished.
10) The cul-de-sac street at the northerly end of the access
• street be shown as the 50®foot property line radius.
11) That access street be dedicated to the City and approved to
meet our street standards.
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Precise Plan No, 112 - Continued
It was indicated in -the motion of the Commission which recommended
approval of this Precise Plan that approval died ,not conatitfr e the
granting, or any indication of granting, 'the C-1 as shown.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown
and carried that Precise Plan No. 122 be approved for the Rm3
uses only and in accordance with -the recommendations of the
Planning Commission and the City Engineer.
VACATION OF A PORTION 'Resolution -No. 1222 Declaration of Intention
OF BARRANCA STREET apd setting this date for protest hearing
Protest Hearing was published,.in the West Covina Tribune
APPROVED On November '14, 2957.
Mayor Kay opened the public heaving. There being no testimony
presented in protest, the hearing was declared closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2234 The City Attorney presented "A RESOLUTION
Vacation of a portion OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF WEST
of Barranca.Street COVINA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN
ADOPTED PORTION OF BARRANCA STREETo11
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Bar:lanca Street and the San Bernardino
Freeway.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown 4nd
carried that further reading of the bandy of the Resolution be
waived.
Motion by Councilman BrottQ, seconded by Councilman Barnes that
• Resolution No. 1234 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
LOS ANGELES COUNTY A proposed Ordinance adopting the Los
BUILDING LAWS Angeles County Building Laws 1956 Edition
Protest Hearing with certain changes therein set forth.
APPROVED The Electrical Safety Order 1955 Edition
and the National Electric Code 1956 Edition.
Notice of this public heaving published in the West Covi na.Tribune
November Y and 149 1957.
Mayor Kay opened the public hearing. There being no protests
presented to this matters .th6 hearing was declared closed.
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Los Angeles County Building Laws - Continued
ORDINANCE NO. 554 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
(Second Reading) CITY OF WEST COVINA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
Los Angeles County THE 'LOS ANGELES'COUNTY BUILDING LAWS!
Building Laws 2956 EDITRON 'THE. ° ELECTKRCAL SAFETY
ADOPTED ORDERS ° ; R955 ED:Sr' ION, AND THE 7 NATIONAL
ELECTRACAL CODE°, 1956 EDITION AND PRE-
SCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.''
Mayor Kay; Hearing no objectigns, we will waive further
reading of the body of the ordinance.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded YK Councilman Mottinger, that
Ordinance No. 554 be adopted. Motion Passed on roll call as
follows;
Ayes; Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent; None
AMENDMENT NO. 18 A proposal to amend Ordinance No. 147 and
City Initiated 325, affecting permissible uses within
Zone C-2, by adding thereto as a permissible
use "filling stations;•
The Planning Commission Sec.wetary preyented and read Resolution
No. 548 of the Planning Commission recommending approval.
Mayor Kay opened the public hearing. There being no testimony
presented in protest of this matter, the hearing was declared
closed.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown and
carried that the City Attorney be instructed to bring in an
Ordinance covering the recommendations of the Planning Commission
regarding Amendment No. ' 18 to amend Ordinance No. 147 and 325.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Sidney Pink introduced a Citizen's Committee in relation to the
meeting on the matter of takes to be held at `M-L. San Antonio
College Tuesday, November 26, 1957. A request was.made of the
Council that a resolution be,darawn up, for action by Council,
asking all people of this City to attend that meeting and that
the Council backs the endeavor of this committee in an attempt
to re -assess the valuations in the City ;aT West Covina.
Mayor Kay: I would suggest at this time, with consent
of the Council, that we have a motion to
• honor this request and that the City Attorney draft such a Resolute ,.
tion for action by Council before our meeting is adjourned tonight.
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• Councilman Mottianger: I believe It is in order for us to urge
the e tizens to attend the meeting and
so far as reassessing the valuations in the City, I believe we
are &111 9 both i,nd_1v1dual1„ty and in favor of the
endeavor:
Motion by Couanci.lman ar'own, o(Qc,,om d1ed by Counci Lman "Boas axes and
carried that the Cou)DncU eadloiNssa the datiosns of Mr. Pink
and that the City Attorney be Instl_�,acted to Taft such a Resolution.
The Planning, Commission stated that a written request
had been received from a Harry C, Brown and a Guy B. Baldwin to
use a temporary building at 2007. State Street for office space
in relation to the opening of a Used Car lot. This would be until
a more definite plan is fo)Nthcomizng as to the amount of of f idO
space that is to be needed.
Mayor Kayo I would like a recommendation from our
Public Works Directc->r and Planning;
Department'.
Public Works Director: It, looks like this would be an exception
to the use. Wouldn't he have to file an
except-,11»n at this time?
Planning Comm. Seely-. I believe this type of thing has been done
before, although perhaps we should have
a ruling by.the City Attorney.
City Attorney: I do nut know what the zoning ordinance
• indicates, but I think that. -the Building
Code prohibits this use I d«) not think there is anything that
can be done to waive it. I 'think the . Bui.ldi,ng Inspector could
answer that. There are conditions sit forth in the Building Code
under which trailers may be used, but I do not know *hat those
conditions are.
Mayor Kayo Have you applied to the Building Department?
Applicant: The Building Department people have been
down and I believe Mr. Mossbergq who is the owner of the property,
has contacted thus. However, tib-) is is only a temporary deal.
This is not a metal it, _Ij a Mks ]Like a small wooden house.
Mayor Kay: Have you ask(!,!9d our Building Department
whethc.�, or not you could do this?
Applicant: They told one to -ask the Council when I
• came down and applied for the business
license. We have a six year }lease and pZt:ns ca2li ' for a building,
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• City Attorney: This is subject to a Precise Plan so
far as zoning is concerned. The only
thing necessary wound be an amendment of the Precise Plan that
We ald Perm: t this as a. temporaryl use, i:n lieu of building shown.
I think it might be done p)ro7 i,ding it does not vioaa.te the Build-
ing Cede'-'. I think you cou'i! d adopt a Rc sc�))_�utton amending the
Resolution adopting the Precise Plan to state the 'temporary
condition wader which this wills be pe ragi L;e d provided it does not
vio2q. o 'the uniform Building Codce.
Planning Comm. Seely- This was brought t<s our att(e;ntion as not
a-onfurming to the fire regulations
in the area and with -the City Attorney os hits. pretation I be>k ieve
there is no modiTication and it wound have) to stand.
Motion by Councilman Brown., seconded 'by Councilman Barnes and
• carried that this matter be referred to the Planning Department
and the Public Works Director for full report at next meeting of
the CouncI .
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
RESIGNATION FROM THE The City Clerk Presented and read a
PLANNING COMMISSION communication from Mr. E. 0. Adler,
E. 0. Adler dated Novamber l$, 1957, tendering his
ACCEPTED resignation from than Planning Commission
effective as soon as convenient.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger
and carried that the resignation from they Planning Commission
by Mr. E.'O. Adler be accepted with regrets and that a Resolution
be drawn up extending appre -tion for his services to the City.
• APPEAL OF DECISION LOCATION: West side of Irwindale
OF THE PLANNING Avenue between Workman and Rowland Avenues.
COMMISSION DENYING
ZONE APPLICATION 223 The City Clerk read a letter from
Wm H. and Rosalie Lockett appealing the decision of the Planning
Commission on Ya:ri a nh��e Applica,ti(Orn No. 223 and the hearing, 'on
this matter befa:se this be -set s „c' the date of
Dec,,ember 23, 1957.
MEETING WITH THE The Clay Clerk Presented and read a
WEST COVINA MINISTERIAL communication from the West Covina
ASSOCIATION Ministe.:dal Association inviting the Council
to a. dinner meeting at 'the Dinnerhorn on
next Monday evening December 2nd at 6a30 P.M.
It was consensus of the Council that the invitation be accepted
and the Ministeria..11 Association be notified that .members of the
Counc:ill must heave not, later than 8,15 P.M. in order -to attend
p study meeting planaied for later that evening.
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• The City Clerk stated that a letter had been received from State
Assemblyman Frank Bonelli, copies of which had been provided for
the Council, in relation to his inquiry to the Attorney General
and the Legislative Counsel regarding limitation and ceiling on
Real Property Tax (land & improvements) in the County of Los Ang6les.
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONE CHANGE NO. 109 LOCATION: Easterly side of Sunset Avenue,
Maurice Kandel southerly of the proposed extension of
DENIED Cameron Avenue.
REQUEST: R-1 and R-3 uses
EXISTING ZONE: R-A
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at their
meeting of October 16, 1957. Resolution No. 545. Notice of public
• hearing before City Council on November 22, 1957 published in the
West Covina Tribune October 31, 1957. Hearing closed and the matter
was referred back to the Planning Commission by the City Council
at their adjourned regular meeting of November 12, 1957.
Maps were.presented showing the various possibilities of R-.1
development.
• The Planning Commission Secretary stated that these maps had been
presented at the meeting of the Commission, the matter had been
reviewed in the light of these maps, the various study sessions,
the remarks made by the Planning Department and those stated at the
hearings. The Planning Commission had, upon this restudy, re -recom-
mended the approval'of the Precise Plan and the zoning on the basis
of their first recommendation and for the reasons given in the
first instances.
• The Planning Commission Secretary pointed out the various plans as
shown on these maps, to members of the Counci!1l, and stated that
the majority of protests were from residents on Crumley Street at
the Commission hearings and it became apparent to the Commission
that this protest was removed when the Commission stated that R-1
was to be developed prior to, or simultaneously with, the R-3 to
guarantee the buffer along Crumley Street.,
Councilman Pittenger: What provision for parking off Cameron?
Planning Comm. Sec°ya Driveway access rights are denied off
Cameron, forcing all parking off the alley.
Motion by Councilman Brown that Zone Change No. 109 be approved,
subject to the recoiunendations of the Planning'Commission and
City Engineer.
. The motion failed for lack of a second.
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Councilman Pittenger: Apparently the Commission has done a, consi-
derable study of plans before they sent
it -back to usl. However, I sti: 1 can't see any particular need for
R-3 in this area and I am not even convin(�ed we need more in the
City.
This may be a problem piece of property out I du not think we have
any particular obli4ation to 'bail' somebody out even if it is a
problem piece.
We have a lot of traffic there, we realize, coming out on Cameron
but 31 dots of R-1 are not, bo be compared to the 168 units you would
have with R-3 to add -to the traffic.
I do not see why we should pick these lots to be R-3. It is
separated from the business district. I feel we had a natural buffer
.in the Walnut Creek Wash and see no reason to go to this particular
,piece, say this is a problem piece, and that we want to help therm
out by giving it an R-3 zoning.
Councilman Mottingero I do not have a.11 the objections that
Councilman Pittenger has to this piece of
property, but I st-1;.22 feel very stroilgly Rb,:)ut zoning R--JL t® R-39
or inside a zone 'chit has been pretty well established as a resi-
dential zone and people have planned on it as such.
We have talked about a revision in our Master Plan and we have
done some work on it, but nothing to indicate that we Should change
the zone within this aria.
Councilman Brown: It seems to me that if the property happens
to lay in one certain. place it is not '
desirable for R-3, but if not, it is. Some weeks ago there was
a church passed in the n►a Adlle of a residential area which none of
the people wanted but it was passed because it was a problem piece.
I think we should give it favorable consideration when we ask for
a street to be both dedicated and improved by them. The backing
up to their property by the subdivision to the north was in my
opinion poor planning in the first place. We should allow this
man to get his property in so that it is equal to somebody, else ° s.
Councilman Barnes: I think we should look this thing over for
awhile and hold it up uuntil such time as .
we can review this land use and perhaps know what we should have
there— I think that might help.
Councilman Mottingero I do not believe we can leave the property
owner dangling to wait for investigation of
the Mas�i�er Plan. if there was some really constructive use in doing
so we could, perhaps, hold it over for awhile.
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Zone Change No, 109 m Continued
Councilman Pittenger: I think the best potential is Study B and
extend Bruce Street to Camixdn. We are
going to get no more traffic out of that than with 168 units and
two openings on to Cameroun.
Councilman Brown: You may not get more traf'fic but you are
going to have a. lot more work for the Street
Department to clear up rubbish that could be thrown onto a major
street,
Mayor Kay: You also have to take the problem that if
Plan B is considered the City would be
obliged to pave it and improve it.
• Councilman Pittenger: I understand that, but I feel very strongly
about this zoning and'in fairness to the
people who own property here we should solve the R.O.W. ourselves
and maintain the zoning we should have.
Mayor Kay: If this is stuck R-1 to meet the program
houses would front on Cameron Avenue. I
think it is a foolish move in over-riding the actions of the
Planning Commission on this pa;ticulam case. Theme is a problem
here that has been recognized for a long time, The Commission has
done a study that indicates that R-1 will be properly buffered and
this .use could bring in much more revenue to the City and it is
not detrimental to R-1,
Councilman Mottinger quest6_aved as to where the wmsidentes of the
people in objection to this were and who of th6s( objecting were
• in the Council Chambers.
The addresses -given at the Councilman's request were indicated to be
located at 2218 W. Crumley a .1319 Cruumisy 9 1324 W. C;rum'j ey, 1335
Crumley, and 2329 S. Rosewa.y.
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Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Coca1;,cilmaaan Mottinger
that Zone Change No, 109 be denied. Motion passed,on roll call as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Mottinger, Pittenger
Noes: Councilman Brown, Mayor Xxy
Absent; None
TENTATIVE MAP LOCATION: Easterly side of Sunset Avenue,
TRACT NO. 24225 southerly of the proposed extension of
Maurice:Kandel Cameron Avenue,
DENIED 7.8 Acres - 24 Lots - Area District 11.
• Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at their meeting
of October 26, 1957. Held over from.the.City Council.-meeting.of
October 28, 1957. Held over , by City Council at their adjourned
regular meeting of November 12, 1957 pending report from the
Planning Commission on Zone Change No. 109.
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Tentative Map of Tract No. 24225 - Continued
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger
that' Tentative,' Map of Tract No, 24225 Be d6nidde Motion passed on
roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes,'Mottinger, Pittenger
Noes; .'-Coun+cilman Brown, Mayor Kay
Absent: None
Mayor Kay called a recess. The Council reconvened at 9�:40 P.M.
TENTATIVE MAP LOCATION: South of Walnut Creek Wash,
TRACT NO, 22268 between Larkwood Street and Azusa Avenue.
Fern A. Ryder 6.5 Acres - 17 Lots - Area District II -A.
DENIED
Recommended for approval by the Planning
Commission at theirmeeting of October 26, 1957, Held over by the
City Council at their meeting of November 12, 1957.
Maps were presented by the City Engineer,
Mayor Kay: Since the time of our last meeting I have
receivedtwenty some odd letters from people
that live reasonably close to the property and in which they express
sincere concern in the property going R-3. They have requested that
if it is at all legally possible we reverse the decieion of the
Planning Commission,
I think I expressed myself at the last meeting and I would like to
see the Council reverse the Commission's decision on the R-3 consi-
. derat&om',-which would have effect on the Tentative Map No,' 22268.
• City Attorney: I do not see how you can repeal a resolution
of the Planning Commission where the time
in which you could acquire jurisdiction is passed. Without question
of the proceeding as to who gave this -and as to whether you could
revoke the zoning, it is the general observation that the City has
the power to take back any zoning given providing that the zoning
has not been relied on or used. If they have not changed their posi-
tion to their detriment the City has the power to revoke, 'However,
I am puzzled as to how you would revoke it,' It would seem the
resolution of the Planning Commission would have to be revoked by
the Planning Commission, If this was done I beleive it would
stand up,
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Mayor'Kay: The Commission.,derives:.its power and grant-
ing of variances -through Ordinance No, 325.
• City Attorney: The Court has held that changes in variances
are not legislative, - `they' are- administrative -
authorization could not be..done by the Planning Commission otherwise
and you must follow the ordinance and you have only the power the
ordinance gives, so you do not retain some inherent changes in
.administrative changes but you do so in legislat&,, a changes. It
does not state, -however, *hat can be done after the time limit
has been passed.
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•' Tentative Map of Tract No. 22268 - Continued
Mayor, Kay: We have not adopted the Tentative Map and
,we would presume he could not go a.hea.d --
legally.
City Attorney: It is a, question of whether the Planning
Commission retains the power to revoke its
decision.
Councilman Mottinger: Would it be in order to make a recommendation
to the Planning Commission in the light of
protests, for them to reconsider their action?
City Attorney:
I think it would be in order and safer
than this body trying to do anything.
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Mayor Kay:
The letters: I rece-i`ved stated that the
people who were present at the Planning
Commission did not
hear the Planning Commission state that an appeal
had to be made within
10 days. .,However, ignorance of the law is
no excuse, but that
it the reason we did not receive a. written
protest from those
people now protesting, within the.10 days period.
Councilman grown:
We; lave a cul-de-sac that is 1230 feet long
which in my. opinion is a good reason to turn
down 'any subdivision map.
Mayor Kay:
The established policy for the Council has
been, I believe, no cul-de-sac street shall
exceed 600 feet in length?,
Planning Comm. Sec'y: That is 500 feet.
Mayor Kay: Would it be better from the point of traffic
flow to have a connected street on down it?
Planning Comm. Sec'y: In some respects, yes. However, after the
study the Planning Commission found very
substantial objections to highschool traffic flowing through the
street. It was considered at Planning Commission level that their
prime -reason for not connecting the street was on the basis of
testimony presented in regard to objection of through highschool
traffic.
Mayor Kay: Was there anything in regard to R-3?
Planning Comm. Sec'y: The applicants did plea hardship such as
lots only would be on ohe side, relative
location of various schools and the shape of the lots.
• Mayor Kay: The street to service lots presently facing
Larkwood could be cut up the middle of the
property and back up to the school.
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Tentative Map of Tract No. 22268 - Continued
Planning Comm. Sec'y: Lots would be very sub -standard.
Councilman Barnes Shouldn't Larkwood have gone through?
Planning Comm. Sec'y: Yes, at the time this study before you was
made. However, that was before the high-
school made its acquisition of the easterly 10 acres of land and
upset the street pattern.
Councilman Mottinger: I believe there is a similarity here to the
matter just preceeding this and I would
recommendedto the Planning Commission to reconsider the variance
with the recommendation that the zoning given is not the proper
zoning for the area.
• Mayor Kay: What about holding up the Tentative Map?
City Attorney: If it is done on the basis of criticism of
the map but if you base it on the fact of
not liking the variance they would probably file a. Writ of Mandate.
Councilman Brown: In my opinion I think the interpretation
• of the variance has been stretched a. bit
in this case, without prd.or notification of Council. In my own
opinion, I would not want to pass this subdivision map due to the
long cul-de-sac.
City Attorney: The Commission asked.me how this could be
accomplished. I was questioned as to how
to grant nothing else but the multiple family dwellings indicated
and stated it could be done by variance.
• Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes that
the matter of this variance be referred back to the Planning Com-
mission for consideration of denial. Motion passed on roll call
as f of lows :
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: Councilman Brown
Absent:. None
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that Tentative Map of Tract No. 22268 be denied in that it
is not in accordance with Section 11-A of the Subdivision Ordinance..'
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PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Page.eeventeen
DEFICIENCIES We have received a letter from the State
ON FREEWAYS Division of Highways dated November 19',
1957, in which they transmit two sets of
preliminary plans covering works they propose to do on the San
Bernardino Freeway and is in reply to our request for many changes.
The City Engineer and I looked over the plans and basically speaking
the only things they are going to do is take care of drainage
problems set forth in the deficiency report.
In view of the way they put the letter I would ask your approval
and we will sign the plans but still we will keep in reserve our
request for the additional items.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that authorization be given to the Public Works Director
to sign the plans indicated, subject to his recommendations.
I have given you copies of the letter from the County Engineers'
office relative to Sanitary Sewer to the West Covina, County Building,
• Capital Project No. 7170.11, P.C. 4594, proposing that the City of
Wert Covina contribute 50% of the total cost of the sanitary sewer
to be constructed from the intersection of Orange and Service Avenues
in Service Avenue, to serve the County Court.
I would recommend that the Council approve this proposal, using funds
from the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund, Account -No. 151
and if it meets with your approval I will answer the letter accord,
ingly.
-Motion by Councilman Pittenger,;,seconded..by Councilman Barnes and
wc,arred that the proposal of the County Engineers' Office as stated
by the Public Works Director be approved and to proceed accordingly.
1911 ASSESSMENT_ Under your�Minutes of May 27, 1957,(page 12)
DISTRICT 56-4 you authorized Ted M. Walsh and Associates
to prrform surveying and construction
engineering stakina at:the rates of $6.75 per hour for office
.engineering work'and $132.00 per day for three, -man field party work.
Because of the extra of.fice;load in the Sanitation Division we
required them to assistus in preparing the -preliminary plans and
studies for the proposed Second County Wide Storm Drain Bond Issue,
,and we would recommend that the,.agreement with Ted Walsh and Associ-
:ates be amended to include the office work required to prepare the
sewer plans and profiles for this district.
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Sewer Assessment Distr,i.ct 56-4 - Continued
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes that
amendment to the agreement with Ted Walsh and Associates to incluee
office work required to prepare the sewer plans and profiles for
District 56-4 in the amount of $2700.00 be approved. Motion passed
on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Counc°ilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
SEWER ASSESSPAENT
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded
DISTRICIr A111-57-1
by Councilman Brown that the recommendations
of the Public Works Director be approved
..with regard to Sewer Assessment
District A'11-.57-1 as per letter
dated November 19, 1957
directeO to the City Council. Motion passed
.
on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, BrovA Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
CITY ENGINEER
TIME EXTENSION
The City Engineer recommended that the
PROJECT SS-3
request for a 60 day time extension to
ORANGE AVENUE TRUNK
complete the contract be approved.
Nick J. Leko & Son
APPROVED
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer,
motion by Councalman Brown, seconded by
Councilman Barnes and
carried that the request fora time extension
of 60 days to complete
contract in regard to Project'SS-3 (Orange
iAvenue
Trunk Sewer) be
approved.
PROJECT C-39
Improvement at Southeast corner of Vine
Plans &;;Specs
and Glendora Avenues.
APPROVED
._The City Engineer recommended approval
of plans and specifications and approval
of City participation
in the project on the following basis:
Property owners participation
in contract
for concrete work
$680, 00
City's participation
in contract for
concrete work.
302.79
Total amount
of Concrete Contract $983.45
Concrete Contract Cost to.City 302.79
Estimated cost of Pavement Materials by City 612.00
Total estimated cost to city $914.,9
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• Time Extension on Project SS-3 - Continued
Labor on pavement work to be done by the West Covina Street
Department. Project to be financed from Contingency Fund.
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, motion by Councilman
Mottinger seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that approira.l
be given to plans and specifications and to City participation in
Project C-39, subject to the recommendation of the City Engineer.
TRACT NO. 24259
LOCATION: South side of Rowland Avenue,
City Participation ::
between Azusa Avenue and Neil Street.
in Improvements
(L. R. Gieselma.n)
The City Engineer recommended participation
APPROVED.
by the City in the cost of lowering existing
pavement in front of subdivision Tract
•
No. 24259. Estimated
cost $550.00.
Upon recommendation of
the City Engineer, motion by Councilman
Brown, seconded by Councilman
Pittenger and carried that the City
participAte in the cost
of lowering existing -pavement in front of
subdivision Tract No.
24259.
TIME EXTENSION
LOCATION: South side of Workman Avenue,
•
Tract No. 23634
(W. A. Toland)
east of Toland Avenue.
APPROVED
The City'Engineer recommended the request
of.-2 one year time extension for the filing
of final map of Tract
No. 23634 be approved.
Upon recommencation of
the City Engineer, motion by Councilman
Brown, seconded by Councilman
Barnes and carried that a time exten-
sion of one year, for
the filing of f inal map of Tract No. 23634,
be approved.
TIME EXTENSION The Planning Commission Secretary stated
Overholtzer & that a request for one.year time extension
Valley Vaqueros for the development of a Precise Plan in
NO ACTION TAKEN regard to zoning granted Overholtzer and
Valley Vaquero's property at Citrus Street
and Garvey Avenue has been requested.
Councilman Pittenger: I believe the first stipulation on that
Precise Plan was that''improvements be
begun within a certain time on the property.
Councilman Brown: It was supposedly the foundation of all the
buildings.,
Councilman Pittenger: The man has built a service station on the
. property so presumably he has begun.
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Page twenty
Time extension for Overholtzer & Valley Vaqueros - Continued
Mayor Kay: When'the Planning Commission became involved
in the Eastland Shopping Center it was
stated that if development of this area was not started within two
years that the property would revert back to the original zoning --
if the zoning was not granted an extension. if the person started
a development and stopped, or did not comply with the intentionr-of
the zoning as granted the zoning could be reversed on the remainder
of the property.
I do not think that the service station can be considered tying
this Gown as regards construction when you have 29,000 square feet
of store buildings propp5ed.
A Mr. C. R. Wilson stated that he was the prospective buyer of this
• property which is now in Escrow, and upon a question of Mayor Kay
as to how soon he expected to take title of the property Mr. Wilson
stated that it would now be in about three weeks.
Mayor Kay: When you modify a Precise Plan adopted by
ordinance the owner must file an amended
plan to the Precise Plan and then request a time extension. I think
it would be advisable that they (bwners) file a plan or you file
. a plan and that will peen the case and get a new time limit on it.
Mr. Wilson: I haven't had time to plan it to what I
feel would be to the benefit of the City
or myself.
Councilman Brown: It would take six months for us to revert
this back, even if we started proceedings
right now. Couldn't you have some sort of plan in by that time or
before?
Mayor Kay: Apparently the best thing would be no action
to be taken now on the part of the Council
and that would still give you your present zoning and then you
present your plan within a reasonable length of time and then you
could get a, new time limit oA-your zoning.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Recommendation for the formation of citizen participation "sports
council'. Held over by the City Council from their meeting of
October 28, 1957. Parks & Recreation Commission Resolution No. 100.
The City Attorney presented and read "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY:.OF-WEST COVINA ADOPTING CERTAIN POLICIES IN
REGARD TO ORGANX=D SPORTS IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA."
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Page twenty-one
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown and
carried that the City Council adopt the Resolution as submitted
by the Parks and Recreation Commission with the suggested revisions
as submitted by the City Attorney. (Resolution No. 1241)
CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1235 The City Attorney presented and read "A
Urging taxpayers of RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
the City to attend .OF WEST.COVINA URGING ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE
meeting and approving CITY TO ATTEND A CERTAIN MEETING AND APPROVING
general purpose thereof THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF SAID MEETING.."
Motion by Councilman
Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger that
.
Resolution No. 1235
be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen
Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 1236
The City Attornely presented "A RESOLUTION
•
Setting time & plpce
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
for hearing of
CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED
Annexation No. 159
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY ADJACENT AND
ADOPTED
CONTI.GUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA ("WEST COVINA SOUTHERLY
ANNEXATION DISTRICT
NO. 159") Location: North side of Francisquito
Avenue from 150 feet
east of Lark Ellen to 1500 feet west of Lark
Ellen Avenue.
•
Mayor Kay:
Hearing no objections we will waive further
reading of the body of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger
that Resolution No. 1236 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Myyor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1237
Withdrawal from Los,.
Angeles County Fire
District
ADOPTED
i THE SAME WITHDRAWN FROM
Mayor Kay:
The City Attorney presented "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST.
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBING CERTAIN
PORTIONS OF THE CONSOLIDATED COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION..DISTRICT WHICH HAVE BEEN INCLUDED
WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AND DECLARING
SAID DISTRICT
Hearing no objectsions, we will waive further
reading of the body of the Resolution.
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• Resolution No. 1237 - Continued '
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Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilma.n Mottinger that
Resolution No. 1237 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1238 The City Attorney presented "A RESOLUTION
Acknowledging receipt OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
of notice of Intention COVINA ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF A COPY
to Circulate Petition OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE PETITION
ANNEXATION NO., 154 FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED
ADOPTED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 154" AND AN AFFIDAVIT
OF PUBLICATION THEREOF AND APPROVING THE
CIRCULATION OF THE PETITION." Location: South side of Francisquito
Avenue between Lark Ellen and Azusa Avenue.
.Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further
reading of the body of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes that
• Resolution No. 1238 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1239 The City Attorney presented "A RESOLUTION
Request to State Board OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
of Equilization to REQUESTING THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO
examine use tax records PERMIT THE TAX COLLECTOR OF WEST COVINA TO
ADOPTED EXAMINE CERTAIN SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS."
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further
reading of the body of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes that
Resolution No. 1239 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Pittenger: I would .like to re4uest that the following
statement be spread in full upon the Minutes.
. Considerable friction seems to be growing in the Walnut Area over the
competition between our Annexation District No. 160 and the proceed-
ings,.,for the incorporation of the proposed City of. Walnut. It has
been charged that the City of West Covina, while asking the people
of Walnut to consider annexation, is holding an axe over their heads
in the form of an annexation proceeding which legally threatens their
right to self-determination.
C,C. 11-25-57 Page twenty-three
• Councilman Pittenger - Continued
In my opinion, this City 6hould not take any action which will cause
ill feeling and set faction against faction within the Walnut area,
nor should it take any action which would deprive the people of that°
area of a free and democratic opportunity to select their own form
of local self-government.
Even though our City Attorney advises us that our annexation proceed-
ings take precedence over the incorporation proceedings because the
annexation was commenced first and the approval of the Boundary
Commission is not necessary to the validity of the proceedings, I
feel that West Covina should attempt to accomplish the voluntary
annexation of substantially the entire area or else abandon the effort
to annex ..any part of the area described within the incorporation
proceedings.
• If Annexation District No. 160 is terminated, West Covina should
be free to attempt to win the favor of the residents and landowners
of Walnut by the submission to them of the facts showing the merit
and advisability of annexation to West Covina on a free and voluntary
basis and wii;hout any threat of litigation hanging over their heads.
In the meantime, this City should submit a new and revised boundary
description for a future annexation to be used only in the event the
incorporation movement does not succeed.
I therefore, move as follows - That the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare a resolution for submission later in this meeting rescinding
Southeasterly Annexation District No. 160 without prejudice to the
right to reinstitute the proceedings in the event the incorporation of
Walnut Should fail;
• That the City of..West Covina submit to the people and property owners
of Walnut facts and arguments favoring annexation to this City for
their free and voluntary consideration but that this City shall not
otherwise oppose the proceedings for the incorporation of the proposed
City of Walnut;`
That there be prepared and submitted to the County Boundary Commission
a revised description for the annexation of territory in the Walnut
area to be ready for use only in the event of the failure of the
incorporation proceedings;
That this City take no step which would jeopardize the right of
democratic self-determination.
Councilman Brown seconded the motion made by Councilman Pittenger in
the above statement and the motion was unanimously carried.
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• RESOLUTION NO. 1240
Repealing Resolution
No. 1225
(Annexation No. 160)
Pa0e twenty-four
The City Attorney presented and read "A.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA REREALING RESOLUTION NO. 1225."
ADOPTED Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by
Councilman Mottinger that Resolution No. 1240
be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 553 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY
SECOND READING OF WEST COVINA FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF
Fixing time & place of REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AMENDING
40 City Council meetings. ORDINANCE NO. 502:, AND REPEALING_ ORDINANCE
ADOPTED NOS. 1 AND 236."
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further
reading of the body of the Ordinance.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that
• Ordinance No 553'be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
ANNEXATION NO. 158 The City Attorney suggested revision in the
Description revised description of the area of Annexation No. 158.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger ordering
the exclusion of less than 5% in area of the territory within that
Annexation. consisting of a strip beginning on the south line of that
annexation; 295 feet West of the most Southeasterly corner of that
annexation; and of a depth which will leave a strip between that
Annexation and Annexa.tion.No. 6 to the City of Industry of 205 feet
in width from this point to the point where the westerly line of
Annexation No. 158 meets the north line of Valley Boulevard.
That the Engineering Department prepare a description of the territory
so to be excluded and that a revised description of the boundaries
of Annexation District No. 158 be submitted to the County Boundary
Commission for a report.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Bronw, Mottinger,, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
• Noes: None
Absent: None
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ORDINANCE NO
ANNEXATION NO.-M
HELD OVER
KNOWN AS 'WEST COVINA
ORDINANCE CHANGING
SPEEDLIMIT ON
SOUTH SUNSET AVENUE
Introduction Held over
Page twenty-five
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO, INCORPORATING
IN AND MAKING A PART OF SAID CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY OUT-
SIDE OF THE SAID CITY AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO,
SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 158'."
Reducing speed limit on South Sunset Avenue
from 55 MPH to 35 MPH.
Held over
-SPEED LIMIT SIGNS Mayor Kay: In the matter of signs a request
Vine Avenue came to me to have some speed limit signs
posted on Vine Avenue from Citrus Street to
• Azuxa. Avenue. However, there is a conflict in that'iboth County and
City own part of the street.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by,Councilman Brown and carried
that this matter be referred to the City Manager for investigation
in obtaining the cooperation of the County with the City in the matter
of signs to be posted.
• PERSONNEL ORDINANCE Establishing a personnel system for the City
Introduction Held Over of West Covina and repealing all Ordinances
and parts of Ordinances inconsistent therewith.
This Ordinance is to be submitted at the personnel meeting of Council
to take place Monday, December 2, 1957, with -intention of revision of
the Ordinance Wore introduction.
City Attorney: There is an Ordinance to be introduced and I
.
would state in regard to it as follows:
This ordinance is urgently required for the immediate preservation
of the public peace, health and safety and is hereby declared to be
an urgency measure and shall take effect immediately upon its passage
A statement of the facts constituting its urgency is as follows: That
there are now pending proceedings for the annexation to the City of
West Covina of territory completely unsuited to the R-1 Zone that
Ordinance No. 535 now provides that all territory annexed to the City
shall be zone R-1 upon annexation; that such zoning would be contrary
to the beneficial use of said territory and that it is imperative
that provisions for its proper zoning be made prior,.to the effective
date of said annexations."
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and r
carried that the findings of these facts, as stated by the City
Attorney are true and the urgency exists.
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An Ordinance amending "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
provisions of zoning OF WEST COVINA AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF 7HE
ordinance relating to ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO"M ZONING OF
zoning of annexed terri-ANNEXED TERRITORY, DECLARING THE SAME TO BE
tory, declaring to be AN URGENCY MEASURE AND RECITING THE FACTS
an urgency measure CONSTITUTING THE URGENCY."
INTRODUCTION
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by
Councilman Brown and carried that the Ordinance bVintroduced.
CITY' CLERK
CHRISTMAS TREE
SALES FOR 1957
Additional requests for Christmas tree lots
and sale of trees for 1957.
Requests were received from the following:
1) M. B. Parker and R.-W. Goede
LOCATION: Lot at 1005 South Glendora Avenue
2) Vernon W. Snell
LOCATION: 1046 West Garvey Avenue (.Lot next to Woolworth's in
the West Covina Plaza)
3) Jack Sullivan
LOCATION: Lot next to Union Oil. Station, corner of Citrus
'Avenue and Service Road.
4) The American Legion - West Covina Post No. 790
'LOCATION: Lot at 330 North Azusa Avenue and Lot located on the
West side of Glendora Avenue, south of the Wash.
• Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried that permission be granted to sell Christmas Trees as requested
by the Applicants at the locations designated, providing there is the
purshasing of the proper business license from the City, and subject
to the inspection of the Fire Department and Police Department.
APPLICATION FOR TAXI- Applicant: West Covina. Cab Company (Delbert
CAB OPERATOR''S PERMIT Schappell and Louis Servia)
Motion by Councilman Br6*h, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried that this application be approved provided it meets with the
Ordinance set up by the City in regard to taxicabs, subject'to'a.
possible change in color of the taxicabs as designated by the County.
REQUEST FOR CONSTRUCTION Planning Commission Secretary read the
OF HOME WHILE SUBDIVI__ request by applicant, C. K. Boyd.
SION MATTER IS IN PROCESS
• M & B Subdivision'135-143 LOCATION: Southeast corner of Vine Avenue
DENIED and Valinda Avenue.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that the request of C. K. Boyd.for the construction of his
home on property while the subdivision matter is in process'be denied.
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Councilman Barnes and carried that the _.
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL Council approve the contract agreement with
the Chamber of Commerce, subject to their
accepting the changes designated by the City Attorney and that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Bronw, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
CITY TREASURER Motion by Councilman Brown seconded by
Report for October, 1957 Councilman Barnes and carried that the
City Treasurer's Report for October, 1957
• be accepted and filed for the record.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE,'REPORTS
BADILLO DRAIN Councilman Brown: I,contacted Supervisor
Legg in regard to flood control and it was
stated they cannot help us with the flood control situation and that
it is a local problem. It is my intent to indicate to them that they
• have changed the master plan of flood control with additions and that
if they can do that without public hearings that I*pee no reason why
they cannot do it for us also.
Mayor Kay: I talked with Supervisor Legg also and it
was indicated that this matter was a local
problem and not a County problem sand that we would -have to solve '
it ourselves. 'He agreed to set up this matter for us for discussion
with Col. Hedger the first week in December',. -:-but would not attend
himself.
MEETING OF THE COUNCIL It was consensus of the Council that any
WITH SENTOUS HOLDING CO. day for a, luncheon meeting that could be
AND MR. WINNETT arranged for next week, or Tuesday ev'aning
of next week for an evening meeting would
be in order. City Manager and/or City Attorney to make the arrangement.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried that the City Manager be authorized to attend the AMA meeting
in San Francisco if his schedule can be so arranged.
REPORTS, CITY MANAGER
There had been the possibility of an arrangement for the Baldwin Park
Water District to use the City Water, line in Azusa Canyon Road with
• the details to be worked out between the Baldwin Park Water District
and the Azusa. Irrigating Company. However, they could not seem to
come to any,,agreement between them and now there is indication that
the Baldwin Park Water District is going ahead with their own line and
not use the City line. In addition to the arrangement difficulties,
it was found the present line was below the standards they use in
their district. They are going around us and making other arrangements
with the Azusa Irrigating System.
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• City Manager•- Continued
We spoke of the matter of the State Retirement System and your notice
of intention in Resolution form to accept this. However, I would
suggest that the Council, employees and staff sit with the State
representatives in regard to this matter to discuss the details of
this System. The information that came back to us contained the
basis of a contract for this program and there are some things I
think the Council should have clarified in their minds before proms
ceeding.
Part of the recommendations of the Board of Fire Underwriters in
connection with our recent regrading was in relation to the hiring
of additional fire personnel. -In the form of Captains to give us full
• time captains with each shift. They recommended this be done along
with m"ther things such as additional engine companies. We have no
provisions in the budget for additional captains.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and
carried that authorization be given for the increased employement in
the Fire Department as recommended by the City Manager and to proceed
as indicated.
We have had approval of our request to use Eastland facilities,
exclusively to West Covina., to facilitate our Civil Defense and
Disaster Program.
• The City Manager presented the annual Audit Report and also an
Audit report" df•'Specia.l Account which .the'Council 'e6tablished years
ago reflecting the cash deposits of developers and subdividers.
The City Manager presented a copy of the annual inventory of safety
activities.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mrs. M. Van Dame stated that since the City gives $300.00 per month
to the Chamber of Commerce she did not think that their office should
be brought into the City Hall and that they should have a place of
their own and pay their own expenses.
Mrs. N. Van Dame stated that it was her opinion that the members of,
• the Parks and Recreation Commission should receive some renumeration
for 'their work and suggested the amount of $15.00 a meeting.
Mayor Kay stated that Councilman Brown would be designated as a com-
mittee of one to discuss this problem with Mrs. Van Dame.
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DEMANDS APPROVED
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that
Demands in the amount of $196,310.66 be approved as shown on Demand
Sheets B-32, C-60 and C-61. This to include fund transfers in the
amount of $71,807.40 and bank transfers in the amount of $90,000.00.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:01 A.M.
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