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01-27-1958 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA January 27, 1058 The meeting was called to order by Deputy City Clerk at 7:30 P.M. There being no quorum present, the Deputy City Clerk and Council- man Pittenger declared the meeting adjourned until 7:30 P.M. Tues- day, January 28, 1958. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA January 28, 1958 The meeting was called to order by Councilman Brown at 7:30 P.M. in the West Covina. City Halle Invocation was given by the Rev. Joseph Brady of the Congregational Church. m. • ROLL CALL Present: Councilman Barnes, Brown, Pittenger Others Present: City Manager, Deputy City Clerk, Public Works Director, Planning.Commission Secretary. Absent: Mayor Kay (until 7:40 P.M,); Councilman Mottinger (until 8:35 P.M.); City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of January 13, 1958 were approved as corrected as follows: Page 5 - Para. 5 should read "Council should refer to the City Manager and Director of Public Works", etc. Page 26 - Neeley Agreement - The.last figure shown in the paragraph should read 11$27,362050 Councilman Brown stated that the first item on the Agenda was a. public hearing matter which would be held over until the arrival of Mayor Kay and/or Councilman Mottinger, and requested that the reports of the Public Works Director be given at this time. - 1 - • Ca Co 1-28-58 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR'S REPORT Page two The Public Works Director presented a. resolution for consideration and approval by Council in relation to a request to the Congress of the United States for the improvement of the Walnut Creek System for the Control and Conservation.of Flood Waters in accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan, RESOLUTION NO. 1268 Requesting the United States Government to take necessary steps for flood control im- provement. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA REQUESTING THE GOVERN- MENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO TAKE.THE NECESSARY STEPS TO IMPROVE THE WALNUT CREEK SYSTEM OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CONTROL AND CONSERVATION OF FLOOD WATERS FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY AS APPROVED BY THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried that further reading of the body of the resolution be waived. Mayor Kay entered the Council Chambers at 7:40 P.M. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown that Resolution No. 1268 be adopted. Motion -passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Pittenger Noes: None Absent: Councilman Mottinger Not Voting: Mayor Kay The Public Works Director presented to the members of the Council copies of his communication addressed to the office of Supervisor Legg concerning a cooperative project for the improvement of the Vincent Avenue Bridge. The Public Works Director presented to Council copies of a Freeway report entitled 'Preliminary Study of Traffic Problems and Conges- tion Along the San Bernardino Freeway'. This report is a summary of traffic studies made, the accident record for the past year since the freeway has been in operation and.includes photographs and recommendations for revisions to the interchanges. The recom- mendations in the report have been transmitted, as of today's date, to the State Highway local office with a copy to the new Director of Public Works in Sacramento. This report particularly emphasizes 2 - i L� 0 C. C. 1-28-58 Page three San Bernardino Freeway Report - continued the importance of correcting the Vincent Avenue Interchange. The Public Works Director Submitted an Engineering Department and Public Works Department preliminary report for establishing of a vehicular equipment pool. It was stated by the Director that this report is confined to the Public Works Department principally and there are certain recommendations contained therein for the Council's consideration. SCHEDULED MATTERS UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT NO. 24 Valencia Heights Water Company and Ridge Riders 'HELD OVER LOCATION: East side of.Citrus Avenue, between Walnut Creek Wash and Vanderhoof Drive. EXISTING ZONE: R-A Request: Permit a recreational center, privately and/or publicly operated. Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, their Resolution No. 556, at their regular meeting of January 2, 1958. The Planning Commissions* q read Resolution No. 556 of the Commission recommending approval, and stated that the Plot Plan before Council did not constitute a formal Precise Plan, that rather -it was a study plan in regard to the feasibility of this area for recreational use. The City Engineer's Recommendations were as follows: 1) That the Precise Plan conform to the proposed R.O.W. of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. 2) That all exterior lighting be installed and.maintained in a. manner eliminating any nuisance to adjacent residential property. 3) That the entrance be filled and graded to a level with Citrus Street with the installation of a culvert as specified by the City Engineer. The Planning Department Recommendations were as follows as revised by motion of the Commission: 1). That public address systems be prohibited in conjunction with Ball Diamond use and that the public address systems used in conjunction with the riding arena be installed and operated in a manner eliminating any nuisance to surrounding residences. - 3 - • C. Co 1-28-58 Page four Unclassified Use Permit No. 24 - continued 2) That the area be maintained in a clean dust -free condition, all parking areas to be black -topped, 3) That approved type restroom facilities be provided and maintained 4) That adequate water for drinking and sanitary purposes be provided. 5) That all improvements be subject to the approval of the Building Dept. 6) That the entire area be reserved for public use on a nonexclu- sive basis, provided, however, that use and improvement of the area, by organizations or groups, -may be permitted subject to the approval of use schedules by the P & R Commission and of the development program by the Planning Commission and City Council. The latter approval to include such things as: a) Maintenance of parking areas and access roads. b) Landscaping, turfing and ,irx°igation systems, c) Insurance, accident and liability. d) Protection to adjoining property, fences, etc. e) Fences, corrals, bleachers, dug -outs, snack shacks and similar structures including maintenance thereof, f) Similar factors having a, direct effect upon the use of the land as a public park area. It was further indicated in the motion of the Planning Commission that this Permit would become valid only when a lease is signed with the City of West Covina and that a. Precise Plan be presented as approved • by the Planning Commission. Mayor Kay opened the public hearing and stated that all those desiring to testify would rise and be sworn in by the Deputy City Clerk. Mr. Albert Eisenberg, representing Lot No. 73 north of the Wash stated as follows: We are in favor of this project. However, there is one thing and that is the development of the property along the Freeway. It would seem that the property between Citrus and Barranca will be developed commercially and we are wondering what effect would this proposed park have on the development of that property. Mayor Kay: I do not believe all that property is zoned commerci- ally between Citrus and Barranca. • Mr. Eisenberg: It may not be zoned now, but I believe it shall be. Mayor Kay: I do not believe it is all even potentially zoned com- mercial, I think there is a great deal of R-3 in there. 4 - C, C. 1-28-58 Page five Unclassified Use Permit No. 24 - continued Mr, Eisenberg: I am referring to Lot 73 which now has a variance for commercial and with a public playground within 600 feet I believe there would be difficulty in obtaining an alcoholic beverage license. Although there is a. Wash that would stop children from drifting to this area, technically it is within 600 feet and it would be considered ob- jectionable to obtain an alcoholic beverage license with a public playground within that distance. Mayor Kay: Do you have a license for that specific area you are speaking of? Mr. Eisenberg: Yes. Mayor Kay: Then under those circumstances I believe it would present no'problem. Mr. Eisenberg: But there might be a problem in relation to purchase by a new owner asking for a license transfer and • also objection to new development of property on the freeway to obtaining such a license. My main reason for bringing this to Council was to state the possible posi- tions here and so they are cognizant of this matter. There being no further testimony, the hearing was declared closed, Councilman Brown: There have been recommendations of no speaker for the Ball Diamond and a controlled speaker for the riding arena. Why is that? Planning Comm. Sec. The Commission felt there should be no more speakers for any use than absolutely neces- sary. They were of the opinion that the Baseball Diamond would not absolutely need a speaker whereas the riding arena would, Mayor Kay: How was it proposed to control the noise of the riding arena speaker? Planning Comm. Sec. I do not know that there is a clear cut answer to that question. However, it was one of engineering and as in many such problems it is a question of what would be considered obnoxious as against what is considered bearable. Mayor Kay: Has there been any considerations given for more • passive uses on this side of the street and the other uses on the other side? - 5 - C. Co 1-28-58 Page six Unclassified Use Permit No. 24 - continued Planning Comm. Sec. The Permit isfor general recreational use to permit activities not shown on the study Plan and I believe the Commission would en- courage moving less passive uses on other property to reduce any objections. Mayor Kay: One of the factors the City considered was that in leasing this piece of property we can essentially obtain this amount of acreage free for the City without taking it off the tax roll. The people wanted a use for the riding arena and I am wondering if it would be possible for us to put the riding arena on the west side in the area? of Citrus Street or jockeying the uses around Planning Comm. Sec. As it stands now it would be entirely flexible within the entire area. Mayor Kay: If we could get controlled passive uses that would not be objectionable next to residential areas and other less passive uses with loud speakers on the other side • where residences will not be bothered it might be a solution to the problem. Planning Comm, See. I believe such arrangements could be worked out practicably and the groups could be con- tacted about the possibility of such plans. Councilman Pittenger: In view of the thoughts here of moving the less passive uses across the road it might be well to hold this over and make a further study to see if these people involved would move across to the east end of Cortez Park and make it all a park site, Planning Comm. See. Possibly that is also a matter that should go before the Park and Recreation Commission. Councilman Brown: I believe we have been told you could not lease a part of a public park to one individual group and that is what you would be doing because the other side of the property we own. Mayor Kay: I do not think there would be objection to the City negotiating a lease of City owned property. We did it with the Police building. . Councilman Brown: That might not be the same as with a park. Mr. J. Caporaso of 2727 Vanderhoof Drive stated that he had arrived late and questioned as to whether he could be permitted to present testimony on this matter. 6 - • C. C. 1-28-58 Page seven Unclassified Use Permit No. 24 - continued Mayor Kay stated that since no testimony had been received, and that Council would be interested in testimony on this matter, the hearing would be reopened. Mr. Caporaso: I am not against the park as such, but there is the question of the horse riding and loud speakers. A1sq there will be quite a few cars allowed to park in this area, close to 200, which I believe will also make quite a bit of disturbance. I live above this area and what with the horses, cars and ball diamond there will be a great deal of noise to contend with, as well as dust no matter what is'doneo Mayor Kay: You do not object to the passive type of uses below you, but you do not want the active uses? Mr. Caporaso: That is correct. We object to the stuff that will make dust and noise. Mr. W. Lynch of 1032 Spring Meadow. Drive stated that he was represent- ing Mr. Moreland, owner of property near this area, and who wishes • to register protest against this proposed use going in here in that he feels it will make his property difficult to sell in that such close proximity to so much noise and dust will be detrimental to selling. There being no further testimony, the hearing was declared closed. Motion by Councilman Pittenger; seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that Unclassified Use Permit No. 24 be held over and the .Planning Commission Secretary be instructed to consult with the Ridge Riders to see if they will consider moving that use across the street; that the matter also.be referred to the City Attorney for report in regard to the legality of leasing City owned property to individual groupsand to be presented at the next regular meeting of Council with the matter to be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission after reports are given. GENERAL MATTERS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr, W. Lynch of 1032 Spring Meadow Drive and speaking for the property owners residing in the sub -division known as E1 Rancho Estates asked for consideration in regard to the deplorable condition of the streets in this area, It was stated the streets were in a very dangerous and • extremely poor condition with nothing being done since the area had been annexed into the City of West Covina in 1946, not even by the State Highway during the first three years after annexation. - 7 - • Co Co 1-28-58 Page eight ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - continued Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that this matter be referred to the Director of Public Works for report. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ACKNOWLEDGING REPORT AND The Deputy City Clerk presented and RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE read a communication from Senator SAN DIMAS AND'WALNUT CREEK Williams F. Knowland, dated January PROJECTS 13, 1958 and addressed to the Public Works Director acknowledging the reports and recommendations sent to him on the San Dimas and Walnut Creek projects. This also included recommendations on additional authorization for the Los Angeles County Drainage Area Flood Control project and comments and recommendations on allocation of the highway funds. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION COURSES The Deputy City Clerk presented a com- San Diego State College munication dated January 15, 1958 • from Jean L. Vincenz, President of the San Diego Area Chapter, ASPA regarding these Public Administration Courses. CITY.OF INDUSTRY The Deputy City Clerk stated that a Annexation No, 17 communication had been received from the County Boundary Commission, dated January 21, 1958, regarding filing by the City of Industry of their proposed Annexation No. 157, filed on January 10, 1958, CITY OF GLENDORA The Deputy City Clerk stated that a Annexation No. 28 Communication had been received from the County Boundary Commission, dated January 13, 1958, regarding filing by the City of Glendora. of their proposed Annexation No. 28, filed on January 10, 1958. PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORIZATION The Deputy City Clerk presented and BILL read a letter from Senator Thomas Ho Kuchel, dated January 14, 1958 and addressed to the Public Works Director in regard to Senate approval of the Public Works Authorization Bill. TIME EXTENSION REQUEST OF ALBERT C. MARTIN AND ASSOCIATES 'EASTLAND' Directional Signs on Freeway was stated in this communication Shopping Center is still in the The Deputy City Clerk presented and read a communication dated.January 27, 1958 from Albert Cm Martin and Assoc- iates in regard to the Eastland Shop- ping Center Directional Signs, located along the San Bernardino Freeway. It that since it was felt that this formative stage with many shops yet • C. C. 1-28-58 Page nine 'EASTLAND' Directional Signs - continued to open and new customers expected to reach the Center for the first time that an urgent need for these two directional signs is still necessary and request was made for a. temporary permit to be extended to May 1, 1958 from the time of January 1, 1958 originally given for these signs. Mra W. Lynch, representing Mr. . Nitrini, who was unable to attend because of illness stated that his presentation was much along the lines of the communication read, although he, Mro Nitrini, had in- dicated a six months extension. Mayor Kay: This communication would indicated only a, three month extension of time. Mr. Lynch: Mr. Nitrini indicated that he believed the request would be for six months. However, if the statement in the letter requests until May 1, 1958, then I would with- draw the statement in the matter of the six months time extension. Councilman Pittenger: When Mr. Golden was in before he thought that • January 1 of this year was ample time and that is what he asked for and we went along with it. We are looking into the teeth of a new sign ordinance which we are trying to adopt and I think this weakens our position when we try to have our other merchants do some revisions in regard to signs they already have. S • Councilman Brown: questing for signs to particular signs are established. We also put ourselves in a bad position with the Highway Department as we were used as an example to another City when they were re - be put along the freeway. I do not think these too bad but'I do believe it is a policy being Mayor Kay-. Perhaps this could be granted, subject to the sign ordinance being adopted. We know we have this.sign ordinance before us and perhaps we could permit these signs to con- tinue until the adoption of the ordinance, which would be before a change of Council., but close to the date of extension requested on them. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried that the time extension request regarding Eastland Directional Signs on the San Bernardino Freeway be permitted until one day prior to the effective date of the new Sign Ordinance but in no way shall permission exceed the date of May 1, 1958. C. C. 1-28-58 Page ten ACCESS ROAD PROPERTY The Deputy City Clerk presented and DAMAGE CAUSED BY GRADING read a communication from Francis G. OPERATIONS Welton, Attorney -at -Law, and repre REFERRED TO DIR. PURL, WKS. senting Mr. Edward L. Howard in AND CITY ENGINEER reference to considerable damage done to the access road, in connection with grading operations in Tract No. 21014, at Mr. Howard's residence at 19438 Cortez Street, Covina. The Com- munication stated the matter is being taken up with the developers to the end that this matter may be corrected but if it cannot be amicably adjusted other necessary action will be taken, including pos- sible action against the City of West Covina. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that this matter be referred to the Director of Public Works and City Engineer for report. PROPOSED ANNEXATION The Deputy City Clerk presented and read NO. 154 a communication dated January 25,1958 from William J. Banks stating that within the next week there will be a submission of a formal petition in regard to Proposed Annexation No. 154 and request information in regard to a breakdown of the City Budget and tentative or definite plans of changes if any from City operated Fire, Police and Highway Services to rented County Services. These requests were made as it was felt that such information would be more convinc- ing to the residents in the area in regard to this annexation. This matter was referred to the City Manager and the City Manager stated this matter was brought up to*advise Council of Mr. Banks intention to circulate the petition on this annexation. REQUEST FOR BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented and read a LICENSE communication from Jack H. Brewer in regard to obtaining a business license to paint REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS house numbers on curbs. DIRECTOR AND POLICE DEPT. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried that this matter be referred to the Director of Public Works and the Police Department. REQUEST TO SOLICIT The Deputy City Clerk presented and read a American Cancer Society communication from Mrs. Iva.lee Hobden in APPROVED relation to a request to solicit funds for the American Cancer Society during April, 1958 which has been officially designated • as Cancer Control Month. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that the request to solicit by the American Cancer Society during the month of April be permitted. 10 - • Co Ca 1-28-58 CITY ENGINEER PRECISE PLAN NO. 13 (Revised 4/23/57) ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS Page eleven LOCATION- West side of Glendora Avenue, north of mine Avenue. Hunter & Broadwell Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, APPROVED motion.by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that Street Improvements on Precise Plan No. 13 (Revised 4/23/57) be ac- cepted and authorization be given for the release.of Etna. Insurance Company Bond No. S-378779 in the amount of $5,000.00, TRACT NO. 22831 LOCATION: N.W. corner California Accept Street Improvements Avenue and Service Avenue. Horny Corp. APPROVED Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and tarred that street improvements in Tract No. 22831 be accepted and authorization be given for the release of Anchor Casualty Company Bond No. 16-136477 in the amount of $26,000.00, subject to satisfactory repair of Mr. Bla.ke's driveway at 1217 W. Service Avenue. • TRACT NO. 21630 LOCATION: N.E. corner of Orange and Accept Street Improvements Fairgrove Avenues, Numerous Corporations (Don Wilson, President) Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, APPROVED motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that street improvements in Tract No. 21630 be accepted and authorization be given for the release of Seaboard Surety Company Bond No. 521368 LA in the amount of $51,000.00, subject to receipt of deposit in the amount of $450a00 for street trees not installed to date. FINAL MAP (Rev.) LOCATION: S.E. corner of Cortez Street Metes & Bounds and Fircroft Street. Subdo No. 135-98 Gillete, Fesler, Rydziski 1.0 Acres - 4 Lots - Area District II -A APPROVED The deed descriptions of parcels in this tract did not compare to the original map dimensions. Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that Revised Final Map of Metes and Bounds Subdivision No. 135-98 be approved as submitted. • Co Co 1-28-58 Page twelve FINAL MAP LOCATION: N.W. corner of Lark Ellen and Metes & Bounds Louisa. Avenues. Subda No. 135-137 Mrs. Bartell O.4. Acre - 2 Lots - Area District II. APPROVED Upon recommendation.of the City Engineer, motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and carried that Final Map of Subdivision No. 135-137 be approved as submitted. FINAL MAP LOCATION. South end of.Donn Beth Avenue, Metes & Bounds east of Azusa. Avenue, South of Larkwood Su.bdo go. 135-138 Hotchkiss O.5 Acres - 2 Lots - Area. District II -A APPROVED Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried that Final Map of Metes & Bounds Subdivision No, 135-138 be approved as submitted. FINAL MAP LOCATION: Los Cerillos Drive, South of Metes & Bounds Subd. 135-139 Cameron Avenue. Maxwell 3.7 Acres - 3 Lots - Area District IV. APPROVED Upon recommendation of .the City Engineer, motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that Final Map of Metes & Bounds Subdivision No. 135-139 be approved as sub- mitted. • Councilman Mottinger entered the Council Chambers at 8.35 P.M. REQUEST FOR TIME LOCATION. S.E. corner of Merced Avenue EXTENSION and Orange Avenue. T.M. No. 20664 (Rev.) McDonald Bros. Map expires February 25, 1958. C.J. Hurst, Jro APPROVED Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that a one year extension of time be granted to file Final Map. - 12 - S • i • Co Co 1-28-58 Page thirteen REQUEST FOR TIME LOCATION: South of Fra.ncisquito Avenue, EXTENSION between Indian Summer and Walnut Avenues. T.M. No. 22466 ( Rev > ) James A. Delaney Time on this map expired September 24, 1957. HELD OVER City Engineer recommends extension of one year to September 24, 1958 subject to approval of City Attorney. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that request for time extension on Tentative Map No. 22466 (Rev.) be. held over due to inability of the City Attorney to render an opinion on this because of his absence at this meeting. BUILDING PERMIT LOCATION: S.W. corner of Vine and Valinda Metes & Bounds Avenues. Subd. No. 135-143 Dominic Gargano Upon recommendation of the City Engineer CONDITIONAL APPROVAL motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried that the Building Department be instructed to issue a building permit for Calvin Boyd property at 1020 Soo Valinda. Avenue with the understanding that all requirements of Metes and Bounds Subdivision No. 135-143 will be fulfilled prior to occupancy of the Boyd property. RESOLUTION NO. 1269 Tract No. 18807 & Metes & Bounds Subd. 135-137 Restoring vehicular LOCATION: N.W. corner of Lark Ellen and Louisa access to northerly Avenues. portion of Lot 9, Tract No. 18807 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY ADOPTED OF WEST COVINA GRANTING A PERMIT FOR DRIVEWAY ACCESS TO LARK ELLEN AVENUE," 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. 1269 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 1270 Accepting Grant Deed (Z.V, No. 220) (Tr. No. 17717) ADOPTED Barnes., Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay LOCATION: S.E. corner of Garvey Avenue and Meadow Road. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF,." (John F. and Palma. M. Launo) - 13 - • C. Co 1-28-58 Page fourteen RESOLUTION NO. 1270 continued. 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. 1270 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes,, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay Noes -None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 1271 "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Weed Abatement 1958 OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ADOPTED DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, TO BE A NUISANCE AND DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ORDER THE ABATEMENT THEREOF AT THE COST OF THE PROPERTY OWNER AS PROVIDED BY LAW." • 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.. 1271 be adopted.. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay Noes: None Absent: None PRECISE PLAN N0.'23 LOCATION: N.E. Corner of Garvey and Azusa Accept Sewer Facilities Avenues. Leota. M. King (Kinney Shoe Store) Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, APPROVED motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried that Sewer facilities in Precise ' Plan No * 23 be accepted and authorization r be given fothe release of Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co. Bond in the amount of $5,700.00. DISTRICT A111-57-4 (1911 Act) Bixby Avenue, Hartley Street, Astell APPROVED Avenue, et al sewer 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 pro- • visions of Section 2808, Division 4, Streets and Highways Code, the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931. The report of the Health Officer stated as follows: U S LJ s • Co C. 1-28-58 Page fifteen "RECOMMENDATION" It is respectfully recommended that sanitary sewers be installed in this district. ANALYSIS: This Department has made an investigation of the Bixby Avenue, Hartley -Street and Astell Avenue Sanitary Sewer District, A111-57-4, City of West Covina, as shown on the attached map. During the course of this investigation 106 house -to -house calls were made, Of this number 29 occupants were not at home or did not answer the door. Of the 77 property owners or tenants actually contacted, 36 or 46,7% reported having experienced trouble with their individual subsurface sewage disposal systems. They complained that the seepage pits filled up, causing raw sewage to back up into the house plumbing fixtures or to overflow on to the surface of the ground, also that frequent pumping and cleaning out of the seepage pits or the construction of new pits was necessary. The soil within the area of this proposed sanitary sewer district consists of loam, clay and silt. This type of soil is not conducive to the proper functioning of any type of individual subsurface sewage system as it has very poor leaching qualities. In view of our 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, do hereby recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for.the installation of sanitary sewers in the Bixby Avenue, Hartley Street and Astell Avenue Sanitary Sewer District, located within the City of West Covina. This recommendation is made as an improvement necessary to the protection of public health and pur- suant to the provisions of Section 2808 of the Streets and Highways Code. Signed Roy 0. Gilbert, M.D. Health Officer Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried that the preliminary report on District A'11-57-4 (1911 Act) be accepted and the City Engineer be instructed to proceed as ;indicated. RESOLUTION NO. 1272 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE A111-57-4 Sanitary CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING Sewer District THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SANITARY ADOPTED SEWERS IS NECESSARY AS A HEALTH MEASURE IN ROWLAND AVENUE BETWEEN 200 FEET - WEST OF LARK ELLEN AVENUE AND ASTELL AVENUE, AND MARBURY STREET BETWEEN 450 FEET- EAST OF ASTELL AVENUE AND ASTELL AVENUE, AND.THELBORN STREET BETWEEN 450 FEET± -EAST OF ASTELL AVENUE AND ASTELL AVENUE, AND LOMA VISTA STREET BETWEEN 475 FEET`&'EAST OF ASTELL AVENUE - 15 • C. Ca 1-28-58 Page sixteen RESOLUTION NO, 1272 - continued AND ASTELL AVENUE AND VERNESS STREET BETWEEN 500 FEET t EAST OF ASTELL AVENUE AND ASTELL AVENUE, AND IDAHOME STREET BETWEEN BIXBY AVENUE AND MAPLEWOOD AVENUE, AND SHAMWOOD STREET BETWEEN BIXBY AVENUE AND 400 FEET t EAST OF MAPLEWOOD AVENUE, AND MARDINA STREET BETWEEN 320 FEET± EAST OF MAPLEWOOD AVENUE AND MAPLEWOOD AVENUE, AND MARBURY STREET BETWEEN VINCENT AVENUE AND CHAPMAN STREET, AND THELBORN STREET BETWEEN VINCENT AVENUE AND CHAPMAN.STREET, AND GREENDALE STREET BETWEEN VINCENT AVENUE AND HARTLEY STREET, AND TERESA STREET BETWEEN VINCENT AVENUE AND HARTLEY STREET, AND ASTELL AVENUE BETWEEN ROWLAND AVENUE AND WORKMAN AVENUE, AND BIXBY AVENUE BETWEEN 140 FEET I NORTH OF IDAHOME STREET AND SHAMWOOD STREET, AND MAPLEWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN SHAMWOOD STREET AND MARDINA STREET, AND CHAPMAN STREET BETWEEN ROWLAND AVENUE AND GREENDALE STREET, AND MORIDA AVENUE BETWEEN ROWLAND AVENUE AND GREENDALE STREET AND:HARTLEY STREET BETWEEN ROWLAND AVENUE AND WORKMAN AVENUE." Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger that further reading of the body of the Resolution be waived. Motion passed on roll call as follows: • Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay Noes: None Absent: None Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown that Resolution No. 1272 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay Noes: None Absent: None DISTRICT A'11-57-5 (1911 Acts Vanderhoof Drive, Et al. Sewer District. APPROVED 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 provis- ions of Section 2808, Division 4, Streets and Highways Code, the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority 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: This Department has made an investigation of the Vanderhoof Drive Sanitary Sewer District, A111-57-5, City of West Covina, as shown on the attached map. During the course of this investigation 39 house -to -house calls were made. Of this number 13 occupants were not at home or dial not answer the door. Of the 26 property owners or tenants actually contacted, 16 - • C. C. 1-28-58 Page seventeen DISTRICT A111-57-5 (1911 Act) - continued 6 or 23% reported they had experienced trouble with their individual subsurface sewage disposal systems. They complained that the seepage pits filled up causing raw sewage to back up into the house plumbing fixtures or to overflow on to the surface of the ground, also that frequent pumping and cleaning out of the seepage pits or the construc- tion of new pits was necessary. The soil within the area of this proposed sanitary sewer district con- sists of loam, clay, and silt. This type of soil is not conducive to the proper functioning of any type of individual subsurface sewage disposal system as it has very poor leaching qualities. In view of our 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, do hereby recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the installation of sanitary sewers in the Vanderhoof Drive Sanitary Sewer District, located within the City of West Covina. This recommendation is made as an improvement necessary to the protection of public health and pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808 of Streets and Highways Code. SIGNED ROY 0, GILBERT, M.D. HEALTH OFFICER Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that the preliminary report on District A111-57-5 (1911 Act) be accepted and the City Engineer be instructed to proceed as indicated RESOLUTION NO. 1273 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY A'11-57-5 Sanitary OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT Sewer District CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SANITARY SEWERS IS ADOPTED NECESSARY AS A HEALTH_MEASURE IN LA SERENA DRIVE BETWEEN SUNSET HILL DRIVE AND 350 FEET I SOUTH OF SUNSET HILL DRIVE, AND BARRANCA STREET BETWEEN 450 FEET± SOUTH OF SUNSET HILL DRIVE AND MESA DRIVE, AND PLATEAU DRIVE BETWEEN 270 FEET NORTH OF VANDERHOOF DRIVE AND VANDERHOOF DRIVE, AND CITRUS STREET BETWEEN WALNUT CREEK PARKWAY AND VANDERHOOF DRIVE, AND SUNSET HILL DRIVE BETWEEN LA SERENA DRIVE AND BARRANCA STREET, AND MESA DRIVE BETWEEN BARRANCA STREET AND VANDERHOOF DRIVE, AND VANDERHOOF DRIVE BETWEEN 150 FEET± EAST OF PLATEAU DRIVE AND CITRUS STREET AND SUNSET HILL DRIVE BETWEEN 350 FEETtEAST OF VANDERHOOF DRIVE AND VANDERHOOF DRIVE AND CORTEZ STREET BETWEEN EAST CITY BOUNDARY AND CITRUS STREET." • Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown that further reading of the body of Resolution No. 1273 be waived. Motion passed on roll call as follows: - 17 - t� S r: Co Co 1-28-58 Page eighteen RESOLUTION NO, 1273 - continued Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay Noes: None Absent: None Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes that Resolution No. 1273 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 1274 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Chapter 47 Funds OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA9 REPEALING ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOS. 725, 1050 and 1255 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A PLANS APPLICATION UNDER CHAPTER 47, Stato 1944 (4th E.Sa)o" Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the Resolution. Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that Resolution No. 1274 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Noes: None Absent: None PLANNING COMMISSION PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay I%1' �a NON -ACQUISITION OF The Park and Recreation Director, Mr. Gingrich, RYDER PROPERTY FOR stated that at a recent meeting of the Commis - PARK sion in relation to the acquiring of the Co To APPROVED Ryder property for the purpose of a park it was their recommendation to Council that no further consideration be given this Ryder property for a park until such time as adjacent property to Ryder's property becomes a strong possibility or reality also for such possible use. Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission regarding the acquisition of the Ryder property for a park be accepted and that Mr. Ryder be notified of Council's decision by letter. - 18 - • C. C. 1-28-58 Page nineteen S r. CHANGE OF NAME OF CORTEZ PARK SITE BUILDING AND SCHEDULING OF USE APPROVED Park & Recreation Director: It was the recommendation of the Commission that in reference to the building on the Cortez Park site that the name be changed to the Cortez Recreation Building and also that the Park and Recreation Director take over the scheduling of the uses of the building. Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried that the recommendation of the Park & Recreation Commission be accepted to the effect that the building in the Cortez Park site be changed in name to 'Cortez Recreation Building' and that the Recreational Director schedule the activities in that building. Mayor Kay called a recess. RESOLUTION NO. 1275 Commending C. G. Petrie for his services as City Manager of the City of West Covina ADOPTED Council reconvened at 9:10 P.M. The Deputy City Clerk presented and read "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO CLIFFORD G. PETRIE FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY." Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown that Resolution No, 1275 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO, 1276 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Adopting Personnel Rules CITY OF WEST COVINA ADOPTING PERSONNEL ADOPTED I RULES," 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. 1276 be adopted. Motion passed onroll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay Noes: None Absent: None - 19 - s C.C. 1-28-58 Page twenty RESOLUTION NO, 1277 Establishing policies and procedures with reference to cla.ssifi- cation and compensa- tion of positions within West Covina City service. ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISH- ING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WITH REFERENCE TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS WITHIN THE WEST COVINA CITY SERVICE, THE STANDARDIZATION OF HOURS OF WORK, ATTENDANCE, AND LEAVE REGULATIONS, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS," Mayor Kay: Hearing no objections, we will waive further reading of the body of the Resolution, Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown that Resolution No. 1277 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 1278.. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Relating to conduct CITY OF WEST COVINA REQUESTING THE BOARD of a General Municipal OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Election, TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID ADOPTED COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, RELATING TO THE CON- DUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 8, 19 58" o 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. 1278 be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. WEST COVINA SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 159 (Second reading) - LOCATION: North side of Francisquito, west of Lark Ellen. Deputy City Clerk: Our City Attorney has advised us that the • proponents in this matter contacted him and they requested that this Ordinance be held up on its second reading at this time. It was consensus that this second reading of the Ordinance of West Covina. Southerly Annexation District No. 159 be held over, -20- • Co Co 1-28-58 Page twenty-one CITY CLERK REPORT ON TAXICABS Due to the absence of the City Clerk this matter was held'over until he could be present to give.the report, ORDINANCE NO, ANNEXATION NO, 158 The Deputy City Clerk stated that a report had been received from the County Boundary Commission on the revised proposed Southerly Annexation District No. 158 to the City of West Covina. It was in- dicated that the report could be considered as favorable. ,Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and carried that the City Attorney be instructed to revise the Ordinance pertaining to West Covina Southerly Annexation No. 158 and submit it to Council at next regular meeting, ELECTION POLLING HOURS Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried that during • the City of West Covina. Municipal'Election Day of April 8, 1958, the hours of 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. be designated for the purpose of balloting. CITY TREASURER None COUNCIL'COMMITTEEy_REPORTS Mayor Kay: Last Monday evening a four -fifths quorom of Council met in study session and names were considered.for the filling of the vacancy on the Planning Commission. I was not present but had agreed to go along with the majority of Council in their selection and it was consensus that Mr. George Ge.tches be appointed to the Planning Commission. Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Brown and carried that Mro George Getches be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission for the balance of the unexpired term of former Planning Commissioner Mr. E. O.'Adlero Councilman Brown: At the last meeting I questioned in regard to water for the Pony League Diamond on the Neeley property. At one time money was budgeted to put water lines in,then it was held up due to the fact the City did not own the lands However, now we are in the process of purchasing this land and I think that we would now be in a posi- tion to put in such water lines. -21- • Co Co 1-28-58 Page twenty-two COUNCIL COMMITTEE, REPORTS - continued City Manager: Although the City Attorney would render an opinion on this it is my thought that in discussion with him in regard to this matter that we have opened escrow proceedings on this, have made a deposit for half of the payment so we would now be in a position to say this is City property and would have the right to proceed in the matter of water lines -into this area. I believe this will be the City Attorney's ruling also. Park Coordinator: I discussed this with the City Attorney also and would confirm what the City Manager has stated, Recreational Director: I spoke with Mr. Thyberg and Mr. Eastman and they felt that the school board would waive any payment of the cost of this by the City until next fiscal budget and would let us tap into the line. There has been no official sanction but they felt the board would approve, Mayor Kay: Will this line do the whole job for the park or just the Pony League use? • Park Cordinator: We have called for an engineering study under the consideration of having something that will provide water for the park when it would be needed. Recreational Director: I believe we can give Council some idea of cost by February 10 meeting, Councilman Brown: We have our civic improvement committees still working but I believe they should be able to wind things up by February 15th and if not they will surely have enough recommendations to present us to look into further. Mayor Kay: I believe that would be basically correct, with possibly the exception of the Ways and Means which I would like to see work until March 1 with their report. Councilman Mottinger: It might be well to consider that Council as a whole sit with the Ways and Means Committee to lend wna.tever assistance it can to push that Committee to its final report and they be given the dead line of March le Coordinating Council Councilman Brown: This Coordinating Council Master Calendar ha.s developed a master calendar of all groups in the City, when they meet, -22- • C. C. 1-28-58 Page twenty-three ti • • • • Master Calendar - continued their important functions etc. This has been done so that other organizations will not schedule things on the same date. They would like to see this Calendar passed on by Council with the request that the Chamber of Commerce make use of it, and keep it current, as part of public relations with the City of West Covina. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried that the Master Calendar of the Coordinating Council be accepted and it is requested that the West Covina Chamber of Commerce refer to it, and keep it current, as part of public relations in the City. BADILLO DRAIN Motion by man Brown Works and ceed with the preparation of Solution to Badillo Drain and interested agencies, POLICE & FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES SUB -COMMITTEE Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Council - and carried that the Director of Public the City Attorney be authorized to pro - the Plans and Profiles of an Interim to negotiate financing program with Councilman Barnes: During a meeting held January 23, 1958, dis- cussion was held concerning the following facts in regard to the proposed addition to the existing police facilities building. 1) Possibility of using stucco instead of wood siding for exterior walls. 2). Proposed plan of addition to police facilities building should be further studied specifically as it concerns the rest -rooms and plumbing. 3) It was the consensus of opinion that such a capital outlay would be a waste of money and it was suggested that in lieu of con- structing the proposed addition to the present police facilities, that some type of building be constructed at the proposed Civic Center site which would adequately serve the Police Department as temporary quarters until the Civic Center Master Plan is developed and in effect, 4) The proposed construction on the proposed Civic Center site should be designed and in accordance with the Master Plan and design. -23- 0 • • Co C. 1-28-58. Page twenty-four POLICE & FIRE FACILITIES —continued 5) If the Veterans of Foreign Wars complete their plans of construct- ing a 6000 square foot building at the location of South Merced Avenue near the South Garvey Service Road, it might be possible to negotiate a lease until the proper facilities are built at the proposed Civic Center site. They felt, with the Ways and Means acting on this.and the sample contract coming in from the County it would be very foolish to O.K. a bid on adding to the old (Police) building. Councilman Mottinger: I think it would be ill advised to spend money on a site that will eventually be abandoned. Mayor Kay: What do you want to do with this Police and Fire Protection Sub -committee Report? Councilman Mottinger: 1 believe it should be made part of the report to the Ways and Means Committee and go on from there. Councilman Mottinger stated that the study regarding metropolitan area government has gotten under -way, with the League of California helping in this work and that it will be an extensive study which, although it will take quite some time will be very beneficial in the long run. CITY MANAGER, REPORTS City Manager: I believe discussion has indicated that Council would desire letters to go to the various civic improvement committees in regard to the termina- tion dates February 15 for.filing of their final report, and March 1 as the date for the filing of final report by the Ways and Means Committee. Perhaps a program could,be set down for a study session. Mayor Kay: I believe a meeting should be -held next Monday . night with the Ways and.Means Committee. A request should be made that the Chairmen of the entire Ways and Means Committee meet with Council next Monday, February 3, at ? P.M. City Manager: We already have the excerpt read by Councilman Barnes from the Police and Fire Sub -committee and I also have a report from Mr. Henry Hughes of the Ways and Means Committee which has to do with new sources of revenue and which can be held until the joint meeting of the Committee and Council. -24- 1 • C.C. 1-28-58 Page twenty-five REINVESTMENT OF FUNDS We have certain funds now in short term Treasury Notes and I would recommend that Council use its discretion as to whether they desire to go back to those or put these funds in interest bear- ing 90 day accounts, as Treasury Notes are down. We also have addi- tional investment of $12,000 from the Flood Control Fund and $20,000 for the State Gas Tax Fund. Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger that authorization be given to the City Treasurer to reinvest the amount of $142,000 presently invested in U.S. Treasury Bills in either Treasury Bills or deposit for interest bearing accounts and further authorizing the additional investment of $12,000 from the Flood Control Fund and $20,000 for the State Gas Tax Fund in either U.S. Treasury Bills or 90 day interest bearing accounts. • Motion passed on roll call as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Brown, Mottinger, Pittenger, Mayor Kay Noes: None Absent: None • The City Manager stated that there has been a meeting arranged with Thomas Crocker and the Council on the retirement plan for next Friday, January 31, 1958 at 1 P.M. This is the only time available but would suggest that perhaps an attempt be made for a luncheon arrangement. It was consensus this be done and members of the Council be notified. • I would suggest Council consider post audit on a quarterly basis. That would be for independent post audit.. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION, OTHER MATTERS, IF ANY Mrs. M. Van Dame: I thought that tonight you had to O.K. elec- tion boards. The Deputy City Clerk stated that such a matter had until February 10tho Mayor Kay: I believe there is some question of whether the City • Clerk be made an appointive or elective office. Councilman Mottinger: I think something like that should be brought up with our new City Manager and taken up as a separate item sometime when it is not made an election issue. -25- • C. C. 1-28-58 Page twenty-six AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - continued Councilman Brown: I think that the City Clerk and City Treasurer under the City Manager should be appointed Mrs. Van Dame: I spoke to someone about the idea of putting $10,000.00 in that old Police shack but was told that when we get a new Police Chief he is going to look around it and.say what a place to work. But $10,000.00 is too much for that place. Put a new building up. I think the May Company signs have done their work along the freeway and they were asked to be put up for only a certain length of time. The longer youleave them there the longer you are taking away from �- business at the Plaza and the Center. I do not think that the Council should have given them their extension. These other business people in our Plaza and Center are suffering with their business because of these signs. On the Unclassified Use Permit No. 24 and the gentleman's reference to the problem of obtaining or transferring an alcholic beverage license with this proposed park site so close to'his property, and other • property of commercial type near there. I don't think it is right at all to let liquor sales come in so close to church, school and parks anyway, Councilman Brown: He was speaking of the old Willows. Mayor Kay: Only thing he was worried about is that so long as he retains the ownership it won't affect his license, but if he sells or transfers his • license after the park comes in then he might have trouble. Councilman Brown: Our taxes are getting clear out of proportion throughout the County and now they have hired, all in one shot, 134 more employees. I think that Council should pass a resolution to the Board of Supervisors to cut down expenses rather than increase them. With less.population and square miles that belongs to the County to serve this doesn't seem right. I don't believe it should come out of the general tax fund either. It was consensus that before any such resolution of this nature is adopted perhaps the Council should be cognizant of all the facts in- volved. It was suggested that Councilman Brown obtain information • and have a report to submit as to what this extra hiring was actually for. -26- 0 0 0 'Vs Co Co I- . 26 - 5 8 Page twenty-seven APPROVE DEMANDS Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by - Councilman Brown, that Demands in the amount of $92,526.98,, as listed on Demand Sheets B-36, C-67 and C-68 be approved, this to include funds transfer in the amount of, $36,822.74. 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 10.00 P.M. -27-