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.
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PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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CITY ENGINEER
PRECISE PLAN NO. 13
(Revised 4/23/57)
ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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:
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"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
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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,
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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,
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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,
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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