01-13-1958 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
January 13, 1958
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kay at 7:33 P.M. in the West
Covina City Hallo The Invocation was given by Councilman Mottingero
ROLL' CALL
Present:'Mayor Kay, Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger
Others Present: City Manager, City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Attorney,
City Engineer, Planning Commission Sec'y, Public Works
Director.
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of December 23, 1957 -= Approved as submitted.
Adjourned Regular meeting of January 6, 1958 -- Approved as
submitted.
• SCHEDULED' MATTERS None
PUBLIC HEARINGS None
GENERAL MATTERS
ORAL"COMMUNICATIONS None
WRITTEN :COMMUNICATIONS
REQUEST OF WEST COVINA BEAUTIFUL The City Clerk presented and read
Official Birthday Celebration a communication dated January 9,
of the City of West Covina 1958 requesting that the Pity
Council recognize the Birthday
APPROVED Dance to celebrate the 35th an-
niversary of the incorporation
of West Covina as the Official
Birthday celebration for the
City. This dance will be held at the South Hills Country Club on Feb-
ruary 7, 1958.
.Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried
that Council recognizes the official birthday celebration for the City
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - continued
of West Covina as set forth in the request of West Covina. Beautiful.
REQUEST TO SOLICIT
Southern California Chapter
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
SUGGESTION TO ENTER WITH THE WEST
COVINA UNITED FUND
The City Clerk presented and
read a communication dated January,
1958 requesting permission to
conduct the annual fund-raising
campaign in the City of West Covina
during the week of August 18tho
Councilman.Pittenger: Without an ordinance there is not much that we
can do to prevent this request but first I
•would suggest they contact the West Covina United Fund to see if they
can't work this in with them.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that this matter be referred back to the Southern California
Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society with the suggestion
that they contact the West Covina United Fund.
INQUIRY REGARDING TREE The City Clerk presented and read a com-
• REMOVAL ADJACENT TO LARK munication from the Administrator of Lark
ELLEN HOSPITAL PROPERTY Ellen Hospital, dated January 7, 1958
relative to the removal of trees adjacent
to Lark Ellen Hospital.
Public Works Director: I have authorized the work to be done, after
discussion with Council, and believe it
• should be started sometime this week,
REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION The City Clerk presented and
Tract No. 21617 read a communication from Ted
DENIED M. Walsh & Associates, Inc.,
dated January 13, 1958, request-
ing additional year extension
of time from January 23, 1958 on Tract No. 21617. It was indicated
in the communication that a one year extension of time had been
granted the subdivider which set the expiration date as January 23,
1958 but that the drain that traverses the property has presented
problems that have created delays and through no fault of the sub-
divider it has been impossible to prepare and record the final map
before the expiration date.
Public Works Director: I have a report on the requirements for
channel improvements in Tract No. 21617,
as requested by Council, which may have
• some bearing on this matter. The Public Works Director presented
and read his report, In essence the report stated that the govern-
ing body of any city or county, in accordance with Section 11551.,5
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Public Works Director - continued
of the Subdivision Map Act, may disapprove a tentative map or maps of
a subdivision because of flood hazard and inundation and may require
protective improvements to be constructed as a, condition precedent to
approval of the map or maps; that drainage facilities must be designed
and constructed in a manner satisfactory to the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District so that the completed improvements may be turned
over to said District for maintenance in accordance with the terms of
the Los Angeles Flood Control Act and the Flood Control District letter
of June 14, 1955, concerning said drainage channel improvements, and
that to date there has been no presentation of designs to meet those
requirements; that if the City Council should accept substandard im-
•provements and proposed easement dedication a legal liability may be
incurred for any damages resulting from overflow and erosion due to
inadequate drainage and that in such an acceptance, cause the City
additional maintenance expenses which should be paid for and performed
by another governmental agency, and if in the future these facilities
must be enlarged or removed it would be paid for by the tax payers of
the City of West Covina; the City's legal responsibility to conform to
the requirements of Section 31 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
• The report stated that there would not be a recommendation to accept
substandard requirements because of legal.reasons and unwarranted
additional maintenance expenses to the City of West Covina but that
the Public Works Director would meet in constant session with the
developer, his engineers and the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District until the matter is resolved to bveryone'-s satisfaction.
The City Attorney read from the State Subdivision Map Act which in-
dicated that under that law a time extension of a one year period is
not permissible more than once.
Mayor Kayo Perhaps this matter should be worked out in detail with
the Public Works Director and then the subdivider re -
file another map.
Councilman Browne I think we should let them refile so that all or
any conditions will be on the tentative map.
Councilman Mottinger; I believe the subdivider should be notified
of the conditions and that proper plans be
negotiated.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried that since it is illegal under State law to extend a subdi-
vision map more than once for a one year period that the request for
• a time extension on Tract No. 21617 be denied.
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PUBLIC' WORKS
DIRECTOR'S'REPORT
We have completed the preliminary storm drain survey's report and have
submitted it to the County Flood Control District. The staff did a.
terrific job on this and we are one of the few cities that undertook
this work within their own department.
Our deficiencies, in accordance with the reports submitted, includes
also projects that the County submitted that fall within the City
Limits.
• In our letter of transmittal we did put in the following°
As you can see other critical and needed storm drain projects affecting
the City of West Covina have been submitted by other agencies, and our
own priority list is predicated upon those other submissions. We are
in urgent need of storm drain facilities in this City for several
reasons:
1) Inadequate facilities were provided for this area in the 1952 County
wide storm drain bond issue
2) Due to the topography 'we are the recipient of storm waters from
other adjacent communities.
3) The rapid urbanization of this area has not provided sufficient
tax revenues for the solution of these.drainage problems by this
• City and a. projection of the future anticipated revenues to 1970
indicate insufficient revenues to solve our problemo However, the
run-off has increased so tremendously in the last few years, a
solution is necessary at once.
4) The deletion of the lower San Dimas Basin for the vital comprehen-
sive plan has created extraordinary drainage hardships on this and ad-
jacent communities.
The total estimated cost of the proposed storm drain projects submitted
in this report is $6,111,719.81.
This report is on file in the City Hall and we have completed our pre-
liminary run-off calculations so that we could proceed on any one of
these projects with final detail plans at any timed
BADILLO DRAIN Since the last meeting of Council I have directed
correspondence to everyone of the agencies that
• were at the original conference on this matter. I have asked them to
review and criticize the plans and have asked them for some idea of
what participation we,may expect from them in this drainage problem,
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BADILLO DRAIN - continued
I particularly addressed a. letter to the City Engineer of Baldwin Park
in that we have never had a letter of reply to our communication of
August, 1957 and they had never followed through on the requests made
of them. There was also no reply to a, communication of October, 1957
asking what participation we might expect or what they might permit us
to do.
I have been in conversation with the County Flood Control. They are
checking plans and might possibly come up with some recommendations.
• The Public Works Director presented the monthly report of the Building
Inspector, which included the year end report, to members of Council.
SADvi.O
Council4refernot to the City Manager and myself for study and recom-
mendation in regard to request for rate increase by the Southern Cali-
fornia Edison Company. The application was made on November 5, 1957
before the Public Utilities Commission and they received the increase
on the ninth of the same month.
This affects us in that we set assessments for lighting district on
November 1 and I believe that some investigation should be made in
regard to their not notifying us so that objections could be made by
the City.
• Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried
that the City Attorney and Public Works Director be instructed to in-
vestigate this public utility for not notifying the City in regard to
the hearing before the Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION None
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
Interpretation of Placing Signs,
Posters, Etc., on public parks or
City property.
Matter was discussed at the meet-
ing of the Parks & Recreation Com-
mission, held on January 7, 1958
and referred to the City Council
for interpretation.'
• Park Coordinator: On the basis of a, ruling of the City Attorney
the Planning Commission referred this to the
Park and Recreation Commission who have asked
that the City Council make a ruling as to whether or not they wish
to have advertising on public park areas.
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PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION - continued
The main issue at hand is.the Little League Ball Park advertising,
Councilman Brown: Perhaps there could be temporary signs during
the League play and they be removed at the end
of the playing season.
Councilman Mottinger: The feeling of the Park Commission was that if
there was legal obstructions they did not feel
they should voice an opinion one way or the
other. They referred it to Council so that they would make the
• decision or determinings as to where we stand legally in regard to
.advertising in public parks.
City Attorney: The prohibition is against using public property
for a private purpose. If this advertising were
displayed say on a. canvas banner just during games it would be no
worse than the names on uniforms.
• However, I do not think you can allow public property to be used for
private advertising.
Councilman Brown: I do not like to see the Little Leagues lose this
source of income if there is any way that it can
be legally worked out.
City Attorney: This matter may be something of a. technicality
• and I would not doubt that there are places
where this rule is not observed.
Mayor Kay: Does the Little League own the fences?
Park Coordinator: I believe they become city owned property when
the fences are installed.
Mayor Kay: If we left title of those fences to these people
wouldn't that be the same as a 'canvas banner'?
Councilman Barnes: They have a. removable fence on the park near the
highschool administrative building which they
can remove in sections. They do want advertis-
ing to bring in some income for baseballs and bats and the Parks and
Recreation Commission felt, at that time, they should be able to
remove them (fences) at end of the season.
Councilman Mottinger: Permission for park site use of the baseball
league is only on a year to year basis any-
way. Perhaps we could grant permission
for advertising if fences are removed at the end of -the season so
they are not permanent structures.
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION _ continued
-City Attorney. Is there any other use besides Little League?
Councilman Mottinger: Yes, they are open to other uses when the
Little League is not -in session.
Mayor Kay. I wonder° if:it would not be in order for a.
motion so that as far as Council is con-
cerned we will, officially ignore the matter,
Councilman Mottiriger.e I think a decision is going to have t o be
rendered. Perhaps if it is set up as a.
.temporary structure, removable at the end of
the season, a' decision could be made.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried
that permission be granted to baseball leagues to have advertising on
their fences which are to be of a temporary nature and removed at -the.
end of the season and remain the property of the league.
• WATER SUPPLY.FOR Last eartthe Pon League understood they would be
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PONY LEAGUE supplied with water this year. I understand that
this has not been forthcoming and perhaps it is a
Councilman Browne matter.to be looked into.
Park Coordinator: A budget request was made for this purpose, which
•was to be shared with the Covina School District,
but on the basis of a ruling regarding capital improvements on leased
ground by the City Attorney, it was taken out of the budget and we have
no funds available to do it.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown and
carried that.the City Attorney be instructed to present a, report on this
matter,
The City Manager introduced the new recreational Director, Robert
Gingrich, arid_ stated that there had now been a full conversion from
district recreational program to" the local programs
Mayor Kay welcomed Mr. Gingrich on behalf of the City and Council,
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CITY CLERK
REPORT ON APPLICATION
FOR NEW TAXICAB COMPANY
The City Clerk presented and read the report.
Ordinance No. 824, Section 4, states that the Council in declaring
whether or not public convenience and necessity exists, may consider
facts which must include specific findings in.part as follows:
A. That persons already holding permits for operation of automobiles
.for hire, are under efficient management, earning a fair and
reasonable rate for their capital.
B. That under normal conditions, are inadequately serving the public.
While I have made not investigation of the West Covina Fleetwood Taxi
Company's formal books of account, it appears from observation that:
1. They are under efficient management.
2. They have expanded to 5 taxicabs from 2, indicating they are
earning a reasonable return on their capital.
3. They are not adequately serving the City, in that until the
West Covina Taxi Company's application was received, Fleetwood
or Covina Taxi Company cabs were seldom seen at taxi stands in
the West Covina Center or the Greyhound Bus Terminal, According
to the Bus Terminal owner, there was to be a, taxi stationed
there in exchange for the privilege of allowing the taxi company
to install a hot phone ' at that location. This agreement has
evidentally not been complied with. Taxi service must then
come from Covina or Baldwin Park and there have been complaints
of. slow service or no service at all.
4. It is doubtful if a profit and loss statement from the Fleetwood
Taxi Company would be available for inspection by this Council,
or that this Council could or should actually prove that service
has been adequate or inadequate by the existing taxi company
before allowing another company in the City, as required by
our present Ordinance. This in effect amounts to a, franchise,
as no other business is required to show a profit or prove
good service before another business of like nature is allowed
in town. Our attorney concurs in respectfully recommending
that our Ordinance be amended to delete that section which
requires these findings by the City Council.
City Clerk: I have facsimilies of letters that complain of
no service or slow service and a list of 42 names
stating satisfaction with the new West Covina,
Cab Service..
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TAXICAB APPLICATION - continued
Councilman Brown:
At the time the permit was granted I asked if
all the conditions of our Ordinance had been
Adhered to and was answered in the affirma-
tive. In looking at this matter tonight I
doubt if they were.
City Clerk:
It was our understanding at the time that it
was whether the new applicant had conformed
to all the requirements in his application.
Councilman Brown:
The applicant must conform to this ordinance.
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City Clerk:
The (new) applicant has properly complied
with the ordinance.
Councilman Mottinger:
The only point overlooked is the determining
of the sufficiency of the existing company
and whether there should be another cab
company into being or not.
Councilman Brown-,
At the time this was granted we had only one
company operating within the City.
Mr. G. Kasem of 4151 No.
Main Avenue, Baldwin Park, Attorney for the
Baldwin Park Cab Company
and Fleetwood Taxicab Company stated as follows:
I am advised that 11 years
ago Mr. McQueen and Mr. Colewig started supply-
ing taxi service to this
area and at that time it was quite different
than now. In all those years
it has not been particularly profitable
but they were looking forward to the growth pattern. Prior to the
passing of this Ordinance
a number of individual operators came in and
their businesses failed which
caused a reflection against continuing
operators.
Both of these men present have their base in Baldwin Park and Covina.
This was because it was a matter of necessity in that operating in West
Covina, alone would not sustain the company, although it may not be
true today.
They have tried, and successfully, to supply first class equipment, good
drivers and good personnel which is essential to good taxi service. They
have, in addition, placed three telephones in places which they maintain
which renders fast and inexpensive service. Their taxicabs are operated
by radio so the fact that they are in Baldwin Park or Covina is of little
consequence so far as speed of service is concerned.
'Your,City Attorney stated, if l'understood . it correctly, that it is not
necessary to make a, specific findingo
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TAXICAB APPLICATION - continued
City Attorney: I would correct that and say that what was
stated was 'it is not necessary to have specific
evidence of records found in books of an operating company in order to
make this specific finding'.
Mr. Kasem: The ordinance requires a. specific finding. The
declaration shall not be necessary when renewal
is sought but is necessary when a new application
ication is wanted. A ' 11 of
these things requires the taking of some kind of evidence, or Council
to rely on a, report, that the applicant is financially responsible.
Report suggests that no inquiry was made whatever and if these were
• made perhaps it was after permit was issued in order to justify the
previous recommendation.
There seems to be a defensive attitude to i ' nquire into'the books and I
would,agree with it, but it would seem that elementary good sense
would inquire at least by asking and I would consider the books as
good evidence.
• We are prepared to present our books, and always have been so prepared.
There seems to be some question whether Council could look into the
books. I am assuming the actual question is whether Council has the
power to subpoena the books. You do not have that power but you can
ask for the books.
These people had absolutely no notice of this decision vital to their
own interest and to the City.
• It has been pointed out to me that these present have made an attempt
to have their vehicles examined to comply with the ordinance and they
relied on this ordinance after it was passed so that competition should
not be brought into this area until it was found that competition was
needed.
The report indicates that they.were making a fair return because they
have five taxi's instead�of the two, but that doesn't necessarily in-
dicate a fair return but a desire to render better service.
We ask you to reconsider this measure and give us an opportunity to
show you the earnings history, in respect to West Covina, of the two
companies that are here.
If it was the intent to repeal this (ordinance) it was an indirect
form of repeal, but I do not think that Council intended to repeal it.
The statement was made that not to give a license for such use would
be interpretation of th.is.a,s a franchise. I think that perhaps in
some small measure it was the intent to be a limited franchise because
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it is in the nature of a. public.utilities involving the public health
and safety of the -community. However, I do not think that complete
franchise was intended.
Ordinarily in business•it is not necessary, before you can install a
business, to show that those in the same business are making a fair
return. However, certain areas of activities, such as public utili-
ties, governmental businesses have regulatory -powers in order to avoid
competition where competition may develop to the point where public
interest is injured.
• I suggest to you a, picture where we have these companies fiercely compet-
ing fcr business with the result there is inferior equipment, improperly
maintained and inferior personnel, These are all vital to a proper
transportation system.
It has been suggested that there have been complaints received and a
petition of 42 signatures regarding statements of satisfaction with the
new cab company. This is a very unfair action on the part of Council
to the existing companies that have. served this community. It is un-'
fair because there was no opportunity to come forth on the part of the
company already established and to be heard on this matter. They have
suffered a definite loss of value in their business.
Mayor Kay: Would it be the desire of Council to ask for the
financial information as offered to us?
• Councilman Pittenger: I wonder if these people had been informed
of the two points they were in error on in
o not registering new vehicles and letting
the license become delinquent?
Mr. Ka,sem- It would be a matter of import if the matter
before you was revocation of license and a
matter for discussion.
Mayor Kay: I think it would be.in order, since the books
have been offered, to ask they be submitted to
our Finance Officer tomorrow morning.
Mr. Kasem: We feel that would be too short a, time in.order
to break the areas down so that it can be in-
dicated w ' hat business is done in West Covina, and the other communities
they serve.
City Attorney: I do not know that such a break down would be
required. The Ordinance states in relation to
a company operating here making a profit, it does not necessarily mean
just in West Covina.
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Councilman Brown: Perhaps we'woula just need a profit and loss
statement, certified.
Mr..Kasem. I feel however this financial report would serve
no real purpose unless there is a break down
shown between West Covina and the other areas.
City Attorney: To make a finding in relation to public conven-
ience and necessity, that is what is important.
Mr. Colewig: Shouldn't we have been able to be heard at the
• time of the other application, I have never
heard of any new applicant coming in in this business that I did not
receive ' a registered letter from the County that I could be represented,
and this ordinance is on the lines of the County ordinance,
City Attorney: In cases where existing operators are given notice
they can be heard but they do not have the oppor-
tunity to determine the need.
Mayor Kay: We have made determinings on December 10, 1957.
You.contend that we did not take everything into
consideration.and follow the letter.of the ordinance. If that is the
case, we are, by hearing further 'testimony here this evening, trying
to make a,,determining of the permit issued.
I believe that financial points could be checked with our Director of
Finance and that any other testimony that you might wish to bring
forth could be submitted in written form to our City Clerk. We take
this position in regard to further testimony in that there may be
some points that you may not necessarily wish to become public for
the newspapers.
Councilman Brown - When this matter first came up instructions were to
notify the. new applicant 'accordingly and with the
suggestion that no further equipment be purchased until this matter had
been given some decision. Was that done?
City Clerk:. Yes,"he has been notified of this matter, but is
ready to add new equipment if he is permitted'to go on
Mayor,Kay: I believe we would instruct the City Clerk to see to
the coordination of these departmental activities to
obtain additional information on this matter in writing from these present
to help Council to°render their decision.
COMMITTEE APPOINTED Mayor Kay appointed a committee of Councilman
Pittenger and Councilman Brown to work with Mr.
Myers in relation to Tract No. 21617.
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Mayor called a recess. Council reconvened at.9.15 P.M.
DOUBLE TAXATION City Clerk- We have a, matter in relation
ANNEXATION.NO, 113. to a double taxation problem in West Covina
Hoolihan Annexation No. 113. This was double taxa-
REFERRED TO CITY CLERK tion for fire districts. This pioperty was
annexed in 1954 as uninhabited land and
houses were built on it in 1955, which was during the time when the
County had ceased to withdraw their fire district automatically.
The Annexation was not withdrawn from the County fire district until
• 1956-57 taxation, thus they had double taxation for the 1955-56 period.
Mayor Kay; Is there any . way that they can recover funds
from the County for that period of time?
The City Attorney indicated only in current fiscal year, not any pre-
ceeding fiscal year, and they were receiving double fire protection
during that time.
• Mr. Hoolihan: This was taken over by the City in 1954 and
by 1956-57 it should have been taken off, as
it was over two years time from the time it was annexed to West Covina.
We paid double taxes from 1954 which amounts to about three years time.
Mayor Kay: I think the position of the City is that they
realize there was an error committed in the
isproperty not being removed from the County fire district but the City
Attorney has indicated to us that there is no way that we probably could
recover funds and that although paying double taxation you were receiv-
ing the protection of two fire departments.
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Mrf Hooliham- If it was a West Covina error for not removing
the fire protection of.the County then I
believe it should come from the City of West Covina in relation to back
costs.
Mayor Kay: Did the City receive any funds back when this
came into the City and out of the County Fire
District? I believe that is one thing we should find out, We may not
have gotten anything ourselves from the County.
Perhaps the City Clerk could give a report at the next Council meeting
in relation to whether any funds were received back into the' -'-City when
this area was taken out of the County Fire District.
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CITY ENGINEER LOCATION.— Azusa Avenue, from Cameron Avenue
PROJECT C--5-1- to Cortez Street.
Gas Tax Project No. 8
ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS Upon recommendation of the City Engineer,
APPROVED mot -ion by Councilman Brown, seconded by
CouncilmAn-Pittenger and carried that
street improvements in Project C-51 (Gas`Tax Project No. 8) be accepted
and authorization be given for the release of Federal Insurance Company
Bond No. 9666463 for performance, labor and material.
PRECISE PLAN NO. 30
Accept Street Improvements LOCATION: East side of Sunset Avenue,
(8.L. Abramson) north of Service Avenue,
APPROVED
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer
motion -by Councilman Brown, seconded by
Councilman Barnes and carried that street improvements be accepted on
Precise Plan No. 30 and authorization be given for the release of United
Pacific Insurance Company Bond No. 302680 in the amount of $7,900.00 and
their Bond No. 240430 in the amount of $8,100.00.
•PROJECTNO. C-41 , LOCATION: Orange Avenue from Garvey
.(GAS TAX PROJECT NO, 19). Avenue to Grove Center Street. (Crowell
Accept Street Improvements and Larson)
APPROVED
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer
motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried
that street improvements in Project No. C-41 (Gas Tax Project No. 19) be
accepted and authorization be given for the release of Travelers Indemnity
Company Bond No. 650158, in the amount of $19,654.36, for performance,
labor and material.
PROJECT C-50 LOCATION: Francisquito Avenue, from
Accept Street Improvements Broadmoor Avenue to Sunset Avenue.
APPROVED (Crowell & Larson)
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, motion by Councilman Brown,
seconded by Councilman Barnes And carried thatstreet
. improvements in
Project C-50 be accepted and authorization be given for the release of
Travelers Indemnity Company Bond No. 606600 in the amount of $2,404.85
for performance, labor and material,
PRECISE PLAN NO, 17 LOCATION: Southeast corner of Citrus
Accept Street Improvements Street and Workman Avenue. Standard
APPROVED Oil Company)
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer
motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried
that street improvements on Precise Plan No. 17 be accepted and authoriza-
tion be given for the release of Pacific Employers Insurance Company
Bond in the amount of $4,000.00.
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PRECISE PLAN NO. 67
Accept curb, gutter and
sidewalk improvement on
Workman Avenue and other
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LOCATION: South side of Workman Avenue,
east of Citrus Street. (Warren South-
west Co.)
street improvements. Upon recommendation of the City Engineer
APPROVED motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded
by Councilman Pittenger and carried that
curb, gutter and sidewalk impro . vements on Workman Avenue and other street
improvements on Citrus Street and Garvey Avenue be accepted in accordance
with plans for the project and authorization be given for the release of
Seaboard Surety Company Bond No. 521725 LA in the amount of $26,000.00.
TIME EXTENSION
LOCATION, Northwest corner of Azusa
Tract No. 21755
Avenue and Merced Avenue. (Walker Built
APPROVED
Homes)
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer,
motion by Councilman Brown, seconded
by Councilman Mottinger and carried
that a time extension to January
24, 1939 be granted to complete improve-
ment outlined in agreement.
TIME EXTENSION
LOCATION: West of Barranca Street, north
Tract No. 18073
of Cortez Street. (Richard Millar)
APPROVED
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer,
motion by Councilman Pittenger,
seconded by Councilman Brown and carried
that a time extension to January
28, 1959 be granted for the filing of
final map of Tract No. 18073.
•VACATION OF STREET ROW
Tract No. 21524
REQUESTING.CITY ATTORNEY
TO PROCEED
APPROVED
the City.Attorney be directed to
portions of dedicated streets in
the Covina School District site.
LOCATION: West side of Barranca Street,
north of Cortez Street, (Richard Millar).
Upon recommendation of the'City Engineer,
motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by
Councilman Mottinger and carried that
start vacation proceedings of those
Tract.No. 21524 which conflict with
PROJECT NO. C-68 LOCATION: Puente Avenue., between Orange
(Last section of Gas and Nora Avenues.
Tax Project No. 20)
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECS. Upon recommendation of the City Engineer,
APPROVED motion by Councilman Moittinger, seconded
by Councilman Barnes and carried that
approval of plans and specifications be given for Project C-68--last
section of Gas Tax Project No. 20--and that the City Engineer be
• authorized to call for bids.
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PROJECT C-65 LOCATION: West
Approve Plans and. Specs. south of Puente
APPROVED Probst)
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side of Vincent Avenue,
Avenue. (Principe and
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, -
motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried
that plans and specifications for -Project No. C-65 be approved and that
the City Engineer be instructed to proceed with the project on a coopera-
tive basis with adjacent owners.
PROJECT C-63 LOCATION° Cameron Avenue from Azusa
Approve Plans & Specs. Avenue to Fernwood.Streeto
APPROVED
•Upon recommendation of the City Engineer,
motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried
that the plans and specification of Project C-63 be approved, subject to
the condition that if the property adjacent on each side is not developed
in connection with this work that Redwood headers be installed, and that
the City Engineer be authorized to call'for bids. (County Aid to City
Project).
RESOLUTION N0, 1258 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
• (Project C-63) OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
ADOPTED BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA TO PERMIT THE USE OF CERTAIN
GASOLINE TAX MONEY ALLOCATED AS COUNTY AID TOWARDS THE IMPROVEMENT OF
CAMERON AVENUE FROM AZUSA AVENUE TO FERNWOOD STREET BY THE CONSTRUCTION
OF ASPHALTIC PAVEMENT ON.AGGREGATE BASE AND APPURTENANT WORK."
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 Resolu-
tion No. 1258 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger Mayor Kay
Noes. None --
Absent: None
PROJECT C-66 LOCATION. Orange Avenue from Glenmere Street
Approve Plans & Specs. to Yarnell Street,
APPROVED
Construction of asphaltic pavement on aggre-
gate base and appurtenant work.
Upon recommendation of. the City Engineer; motion by Councilman,Pittenger,
seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that plans and specifications
for Project C-66 be approved, and the City Engineer be authorized to
call for bids. (County Aid to City Project).
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ADDITION TO EXISTING FACILITY LOCATION, 2133 West Garvey Avenue. Plans
West Covina Police Station and specifications were presented for
TABLED Council consideration to have the City
Clerk advertise for bids for construct-
ing an addition to the existing facility
of the West Covina Police Station which includes the new building addi-
tion and rest room and the relocation of the existing garage.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried
that this matter be tabled until a complete report of all committee's
working on this are submitted and everything in general is worked out.
RESOLUTION NO. 1259 LOCATION, Philips and Rowland Avenues.
Tract,Noo 24259
. SANITARY SEWER BOND A Resolution to accept Travelers Indemnity Company
ADOPTED Bond No. 676341 in the amount of $5,000.00 for
sanitary sewers.
Mayor: Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of
the body of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Mottinger that
Resolution No. 1259 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes, Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent, None
RESOLUTION NO. 1260 LOCATION, R/W. S/O Garvey Avenue E/O Meadow
Accepting Dedication Road,
of Easement
(Zone Variance No. 220) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
ADOPTED OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA ACCEPT EASEMENT TO
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA (David M. Difley and
Julian M. Tucker)."
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of
the body of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconced by Councilman Brown, that
Resolution No. 1260 be adopted, Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1261 LOCATION, R/W S/O Garvey Avenue, W/O Mock-
Accepting,Dedication ingbird Lane.
of Easement,
(Zone Change No. 3.5) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
ADOPTED OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING EASEMENT
TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA." (Aaron Bo Camp,
Ida Bo Camp, Helmer Karl Hagen).
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RESOLUTION NO, 1261 - continued
Page eighteen
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 Resolu-
tion No. 1261 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes, Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
DISTRICT 56-4 (1911.Act) Workman Avenue and Irwindale Avenue Sewer
• APPROVED District.
Report of the County of Los Angeles Health Officer was submitted and
recommendation was for the acceptance of the report and that the City
Council authorize the City Engineer to proceed pursuant to the provi-
sions of Section 2808, Division 4, Streets and Highways Code, the
Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and M ' a.jority Protest Act
of 1931.,The report of the Health Officer stated as follows:
"RECOMMENDATION" It is respectfully recommended that sanitary
sewers be installed in this district.
ANALYSIS: On September 6, 1957, this Department recommended
to your Honorable Council that Sanitary sewers
be installed in this District as a measure nec.essaxy to the protection
of public health. Since that date a. minor alteration has been made in
the boundaries of this proposed sanitary sewer district, namely, the
deletion of Lots 1 through 4 of Tract No. 15681. The deletion of these
four lots has not materially affected the sewage disposal problems with-
in the area.of this proposed sanitary sewer district,"and if anything,
the sewage problems have increased due to the elapsed period of time.
Our original survey revealed that out of 52 property owners or tenants
contacted, 19 of 361% reported having experienced trouble with their
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individual subsurface sewage disposal systems.
Therefore, in view of our original survey, I, the undersigned Health
Officer of the County of Los Angeles, having been officially designated
by the City Council of the City of West Covina to perform public health
services for the City of West Covina, again recommend that proceedings
be instituted at once for the installation of sanitary sewers in this
.district as an improvement necessary to the protection of public health.
This recommendation is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808
of the Streets and Highways Code.
Signed
KENNETH H. SUTHERLAND, M.D.
Assistant Health Officer
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DISTRICT 56-4-(1911 Act) - continued
Page nineteen
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried
that the preliminary report on District 56-4 (1911 Act) be accepted and
the City Engineer be instructed to proceed as indicated.
RESOLUTION NO. 1262 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
A'11-56-4 Repealing OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE
Resolution 1201 CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SANITARY SEWERS IS
ADOPTED NECESSARY AS A HEALTH MEASURE IN MORADA AVENUE
BETWEEN 145 FEET'± NORTH OF GARVEY AVENUE AND
GARVEY AVENUE, AND HARTLEY STREET BETWEEN WORKMAN AVENUE AND GARVEY
AVENUE AND ELLEN DRIVE BETWEEN WORKMAN.AVENUE AND GARVEY AVENUE,, AND
•WALNUTHAVEN DRIVE BETWEEN WORKMAN AVENUE AND GARVEY AVENUE, AND BROADMOOR
AVENUE BETWEEN WORKMAN AVENUE AND RIGHT OF WAY NORTH OF GARVEY AVENUE
AND SHADYDALE AVENUE BETWEEN CARLTON AVENUE AND RIGHT OF WAY NORTH OF
GARVEY AVENUE, AND RIGHT OF WAY EAST OF IRWINDALE AVENUE BETWEEN RIGHT
OF WAY NORTH OF GARVEY AVENUE AND GARVEY AVENUE, AND RIGHT OF WAY NORTH
OF GARVEY AVENUE BETWEEN RIGHT OF WAY EAST OF IRWINDALE AVENUE AND
IRWINDALE AVENUE, AND GARVEY AVENUE BETWEEN MORADA AVENUE AND RIGHT OF
WAY EAST OF IRWINDALE AVENUE, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1201 ADOPTED
SEPTEMBER 30, 19570"
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of
the body of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes that
Resolution No. 1262 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
PRELIMINARY REPORT Area between California. Avenue and Azusa.
DISTRICT 57-3 (1911 Act) Avenue from Garvey Avenue to the Walnut
APPROVED Creek Wash, (Includes Central Business
District) Lark Ellen & Stuart Avenue
Sewer District.
City Engineer: The signatures have been validated against the last
tax roll. The total construction will provide for
9-4/10ths miles of sewers serving 885 residential lots
and 76 acres of commercial area.
I would call attention to the fact that there is less than the required
60% of the district that have signed the petition but we expect a
favorable report from the health officer and such a.favorabl.e report will
• permit this to proceed under Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code,
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PRELIMINARY REPORT DISTRICT 57-3 - continued
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown that the
City Engineer's preliminary report on District 57-3 (1911 Act) be
accepted and he be instructed to request the Health Officer to in-
vestigate the sanitary conditions of the district, with further stipu-
lation that the firm of Adams and Ells prepare the assessmdnt diagrams
at a cost not to exceed $900000. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes-. None
• Absent: None
ACCEPT SEWER FACILITIES LOCATION: Louisa Avenue and Myrtlewood
.Tract No. 22768 Avenue.
APPROVED
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer,
motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Brown that sewer
facilities in Tract No. 22768 be accepted and that General Casualty Co.
Bond No. 359320 in the amount of $7,600.00 be released.
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ACCEPT SEWER FACILITIES LOCATION.- -Puente Avenue and Leaf Avenue,
Tract No. 23348
APPROVED Upon recommendation of the City Engineer,
motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by
Councilman Pittenger and carried that sewer facilities in Tract No.
23348 be accepted and that GlenFallsInsurance Company Bond No. 72-25-26
,,in the amount of $3,400.00 be released,
RESOLUTION NO. 1263 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Approving Assessment CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
District Map MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVE-
(A'11-57-2) MENT OF MARGARITA DRIVE AND OTHERS IN SAID
ADOPTED CITY." (Sanitary Sewer District A111-57-2)
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading
of the body of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Brown,
seconded by Councilman Mottinger that
Resolution No. 1263 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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RESOLUTION NO, 1264
Approving Plans, profiles
and specifications
(A'11-57-2)
ADOPTED
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"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITE' COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF
MARGARITA'DRIVE AND OTHERS IN SAID CITY."
(Sanitary Sewer Distract A111-57-2)
Mayor Kaye Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of
the body of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Mottinger that
Resolution No, 1264 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
RESOLUTION
Resolution
A'11-57-2
ADOPTED
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Mayor Kay:
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Motion by
Resolution
Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
None
None
NO. 1265 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
of Intention CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO.INSTALL AND CONSTRUCT
SANITARY SEWERS IN MARGARITA DRIVE AND
OTHERS WITHIN THE,CITY OF WEST COVINA, AND
DETERMING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO
REPRESENT THE COST THEREFORE, AND DECLARING
THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR
ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND THAT THE EXPENSE
THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT,"
Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading
of the body of .the Resolution.
Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger that
No. 1265 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
DISTRICT 56-7 (1911 Act) Request to employ professional. engineering
Ho L. Johnson, Engineer services for preparation of plans and profiles
for preparation of plans and all necessary surveying for said district,
and profiles
APPROVED
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, motion by Councilman Brown,
seconded by Councilman Mottinger that the services of H.L. Johnson, Engineer,
be employed for the preparation of plans and profiles and all necessary
• surveying for District 56-7 (1911 Act).
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Page.twenty-two
RESOLUTION NO.1266 LOCATION: R/W S/O Garvey Avenue, E/O
Accepting Dedication of Sewer Meadow Road. (Ben F. Hepner)
Easement
(Zone Variance No. 220) VA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
ADOPTED CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPT-
ING EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA."
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. 1266 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 1267 ,
LOCATION: R/W SIO Garvey
Avenue W/O
Accept deed for
sewer
Mockingbird Lane. (Ben F.
Hepner)
Easement
(Zone Change No.
35)
"A RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY
COUNCIL OF
ADOPTED
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 9
ACCEPTING EASEMENT TO THE
CITY OF WEST
COVINA."
Mayor Kay:
Hearing
no objection, we will waive further
reading of
the body
of the Resolution,
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes that Resolution
No. 1267 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
•
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
Noes: None
Absent: None
CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCES_
.SECOND READING "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
ORDINANCE NO, 560 OF WESTtOVINA, CALIFORNIA, DECREASING THE
Changing Speedlimit MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT UPON A CERTAIN PUBLIC STREET,
on South Sunset Avenue TO WIT. SUNSET AVENUE., WITHIN THE INCORPORATED
ADOPTED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF'WEST COVINA."
Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of
the body of the Ordinance.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes that
Ordinance No. 560 be.adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO, 560 - continued
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Page twenty-three
Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
SECOND READING LOCATION: Northeast corner of Azusa and
ORDINANCE NO. 561 Garvey Avenues (R-3)
Approving Zone Change
No. 110 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
(Garvey & Shepherd Inv. Co.) CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REZONING
ADOPTED CERTAIN PROPERTY ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF AZUSA AND GARVEY AVENUES,"
SMayor Kay; Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of
the body of the ordinance.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes that Ordinance
No. 561 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay
. Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE LOCATION: North side of Francisquito, west
West Covina Southerly of Lark Ellen Avenue.
Annexation District No. 159
INTRODUCTION "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE ANNEXATION TO, INCORPORATING IN AND
*MAKING A PART OF SAID CITY OF WEST COVINA CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY
OUTSIDE THE SAID CITY AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO, KNOWN AS "WEST COVINA
SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 159."
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried that
the Ordinance be introduced.
RESOLUTIONS
TAX DISTRICTS City Attorney: I find you do not need this since all of
your annexations to date have agreed to
accept city's bonded indebtedness. The
first time that does not occur then you must put it in a separate agreement.
CITY TREASURER
December, 1957 REPORT Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by
• Councilman Barnes and carried that the
Treasurer's report for December, 1957 be
accepted to be filed for the record.
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CLOSED CIRCUIT T,V; City Attorney: The League of California. Cities
ORDINANCE have issued a. uniform closed
circuit television ordinance.
The ordinance looks very good
to me.
Perhaps it would be desirable to furnish the applicant with copies of this
ordinance and I believe I could have copies of this ordinance made up to be
sent to the applicants.
It was consensus that copies of this ordinance be made and sent to the
applicants and members of Council prior to the nett Council meeting.
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CITY CLERK - REPORTS
REPORT ON FINES
The City Clerk stated that the report on Fines
from the Citrus Municipal Court District had been
received and they show the amount of $7,929.16 to
the City of West Covina,
• ACTION BEFORE The City Clerk stated that copies of action
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMM. before the Public Utilities Commission had
REFERRED TO CITY CLERK been received in relation to the Metropolitan
Coach Lines to amend the route of certain
districts; the matter of General Telephone's rate increase which is ap-
plicable to telephone service; application of Azusa. Motor Bus Company to
change routes and realign them in the City of West Covina and adjustment
•in school service.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried
to instruct the City Clerk to take responsibility to follow through on all
these items since they are of interest to the City and there might be a
desire to protest.
The City Clerk presented and read a communication from the West Covina
Employee5s'Association stating their appreciation of Council's recent
action in regard to Personnel Ordinance.
CITY COUNCIL Nominations for election to City Council should
NOMINATIONS be filed between January 23, 1958 to noon of
February 13, 1958, both slates included,
COUNCIL COMMITTEE - REPORTS
UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY. Councilman Barnes presented and read a
WATER ASSOCIATION communication dated January 10, 1958 which
stated that by Resolution adopted Novem-
ber 18, 1957 an assessment of 6.cents per
acre foot based on water produced in 1956
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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER ASSOC. - continued
was levied on producer members of this Association.
Mention was also made of Dues for 1958 in the amount of $100.00.
Councilman Mottinger reported on recent League of California. Cities meeting
and talk which was presented regarding Air Pollution with indications that
complaints on 'smog' had dropped since the incinerator ban went into effects
Oh - ere was also a committee being formed in conjunction with the County, City
ofLos Angeles and the League to study County -City government, which is
perhaps a step toward a. thorough study of over all County -City program.
A committee has been formed in the League to study utility requests for
rate increases. Many cities do not know whether they should oppose such
matters or not so this committee has been formed to make recommendations
of such matters.
I have had information just recently that actually by ordinance we do not
have a Planning Department or Park and Recreation Department.
*ity Attorney: That is correct, we do not have any ordinance creating
them.
Mayor Kay: Perhaps the City Attorney could review what ordinances
exist on various departments and either tie them into
one or throw them all out and make it an administrative
matter.
Councilman Pittenger: We have passed a, resolution that temporarily
permitted the placing of signs on the freeway
when Eastland opened but I believe those were
to come down on January 1, of this year.
Mayor Kayo I think that is a Building Department administrative
matter.
• Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown that the head
of the Building Department be instructed to enforce the permit regarding
signs on the highway relating to Eastland,
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS - continued
Mayor Kay gave a report on Area meeting of Civil Defense and of the
County paying their share and having representation in regard to those
unincorporated areas -tying between cities.
Mayor Kay: We have matters pending before Council that haven't
reached their final conclusions or have had final action
taking on theme I believe it would be incumbent upon us,
prior to City Council election in April, to bring these things to a con-
clusion and at next study meeting would request submission from each
'Council
of various projects that have been suggested or initiated by
Council and which have not been concluded.
I also think that we should be careful in the matter of ordinances so that
they can be completed prior to a. change of members of Council.
NEW WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE Mayor Kay: I have received a request from
MEMBER - Jess Swanson this Committee for the replacement
of a member who has been trans-
ferred to San Francisco and must
leave immediately.. The committee suggests the appointment of Mr. Jess
Swanson, who will accept if he is appointed.
It was consensus`there would be no objection to the suggested appointment
•of Mr. Swanson
REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
NEELEY AGREEMENT FOR Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by
ACQUISITION OF ORANGE- Councilman Pittenger that an additional
MERCED PARK SITE $34,725.00 be appropriated from the non -
appropriated surplus of the General Fund for
the purchase of the Park Site at Orange and Merced and that $ be
disbursed during the current fiscal periods �a�,3�d.•�o/a�)���
SPECIAL CENSUS In relation to the special census it is in -
AGREEMENT - dica.ted that this will cost $6,675.00 of
APPROVED which $2,195.00 is to be made payable now.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried
that the City Manager be authorized to.sign the necessary agreement for
a Special Census in West Covina..
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FINAL LEASE AGREEMENT Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by
FOR WEST COVINA POLICE Councilman Barnes that the Mayor and City
CARS Clerk be authorized to sign the final agree-
ment for the lease of Police cars to the City
of West Covina.
POLICE & FIRE PROTECTION A motion was made at a. meeting of this
SUB -COMMITTEE sub -committee on January 9, 1958 that
Council. request of the County a, sample
contract listing the following pertinent information.
1) Who will pay for the capital outlay for Police facilities and mainten-
ance and when will this facility be built.
02) What is the allocation of funds realized from traffic fines and for-
feitures.
3) Cost of medical examinations of prisoners and jail facilities.
4) Coverage of patrol cars mileage and man hours.
It was requested that members of the committee be furnished a copy of the
request as filed with the County.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried that
the City Manager be authorized to write a letter to the Sheriff's Depart-
ment outlining the four points indicated by the Police and Fare Protection
Sub -Committee and to request a samply copy of the contrast.
Finance report was presented by
the City Manager to members of Council.
RESIGNATION SUBMITTED Mayor Kay presented a. read a communication
BY THE CITY MANAGER from the City Manager which submitted his
ACCEPTED resignation as City Manager to become
effective March .1, 1958.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried
that the request for resignation by the City Manager be accepted.
Councilman Pittenger expressed thanks for the work, effort and thought
that the City Manager had -given to his position and expressed the apprecia-
tion of Council. Mayor Kay.stated that the drafting of a resolution would
be in order, expressing appreciation of the services of the City Manager,
• to be presented at the next regular meeting of Council.
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Mrs. Van Dame inquired in regard to the appointment of a Planning Com-
missioner and Mayor Kay stated that it had been discussed that each
member of Council was to submit anyone they may wish Council to consider
for the position and 'that the matter would be decided upon very shortly.
Mrs, M. Van Dame spoke in regard to the unsatisfactory transportation con-
ditions of the Metropolitan Coach Lines in West Covina and that there had
been no change in schedules or more buses added in the last fifteen years.
Mayor Kay stated that the City Clerk, when he attends the hearing on this
matter, should contact Mrs, Van Dame and if she desires to do so should
attend this hearing with the City Clerk.
DEMANDS APPROVED Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Council-
man Pittenger that Demands totaling $277,199.98
be approved as shown on Demand Sheets B-35, C-65
and C-66. This to include fund transfers in the amount of $71,599.29 and
bank transfers in the amount of $165,OOO.00 even,
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 11:00 P.M.
Next regular meeting January 27, 1958, 7:30 P.Mo
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