11-10-1958 - Regular Meeting - Minutes• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
November 10, 1958
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Mottinger in
the West Covina City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilman Pittenger with the invocation given by Rev. John Gunn of
the First Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Mottinger, Councilmen Heath, Pittenger,
Barnes
Absent: Councilman Brown (Past time a tdr 8:20 P. M.)
Others Present: Mr. George Aiassa, City Manager, Mr. Robert
Flotten, City Clerk, Mr. Harry Co Williams, City
Attorney; Mr. Tom Dosh, Assistant Public Services
Director; Mr. Malcolm C. Gerschler, Planning
Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 27, 1958 - Approved as submitted
CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS LOCATION: East side of Azusa. Avenue,
Zone Variance No. 89 north of Cameron Avenue.
West Covina. Methodist Church
APPROVED
The City Clerk stated that we have all drainage easements from the
property, sewer facilities have been accepted and bonds released, the
Inspector's final report had been received and that recommendation is
for acceptance of street improvements and release of bond.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried
that street improvements in Zone Variance No. 89 be accepted and
authorization be given for the release of Firemant Fund Indemnity
Company Bond No, C-142162 in the amount of $2,400.00.
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFI® LOCATION: 803 S. Sunset Avenue
CATIONS Project 0®78
(Police Facilities Building)
APPROVED AND CALL FOR
BIDS AUTHORIZED
Mr. Flotten stated that copies of the plans and specifications had
been presented to members of Council and that authorization was being
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requested for the City Engineer to call for bids on this matter which
would be opened on December 5, 1958 and results presented to members
of Council at their meeting of December 8, 1958.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that the Plans and Specifications on Project C-18 be approved
as submitted.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger., seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that the City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids
for the construction of Project Q-780
RESOLUTION NO. 1457 The City Clerk presented:
Accepting Grant Deed "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Zone Variance No, 184 CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN
(Covina Union High School WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AND DIRECTING THE
Distract) RECORDATION THEREOF."
CONDITIONALLY ADOPTED
LOCATION: East of Lark Ellen Avenue,
north of Cameron Avenue.
Mr. Flotten stated that this is the accepting of a. Grant Deed for
Street and Highway purposes to be kno7M°n as Lark Ellen Avenue, Cameron
Avenue and Fernwood Street, The Inspector's final report has been made
on this area and recommendation is for acceptance, subject; to the
receipt of the Title Report.
Mayor Mottinger: Hearing no objections, we -will waive
further reading of the body of the
Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that
said Resolution be adopted, subject to the receipt of the Title Report.
'Motion passed on roll call as follows.
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Said Resolution was given No, 1457
RESOLUTION NO, 1458
Transfer of Storm Drain
Improvements, known as
Lark Ellen Drain and
Hollenbeck Drain, to Los
Angeles County Flood
Control District
ADOPTED
The City Attorney presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST-
ING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON
BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND
CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS KNOWN AS LARK ELLEN
DRAIN AND HOLLENBECK DRAIN IN THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTEN-
ANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT,"
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RESOLUTION NO. 1458 - continued
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Mayor Mottinger: Hearing no objections, we will waive fur-
_ then reading of the body of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes that
said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Said Resolution was given No. 1458
RESOLUTION NO. 1459
Accept Sewer Bond for
Tract No. 19412
(Country Ridge Estates)
ADOPTED
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROV-
ING BOND TO GUARANTEE THE COST OF CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS AND THE TIME OF COMPLETION
IN TRACT NO. 19412 IN SAID CITY."
LOCATION: East of Azusa Avenue on Puente
Avenue north of Traweek School.
Mr. Flotten stated that Plans and Profiles had been approved by the
Sanitation Division and City Engineer and prints of,signed plans were
mailed to the County Engineering office and County Sanitation District.
Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company Bond No. 3097322 in the amount
of $5,500.00.
Mayor Mottinger: Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the Reso-
lution.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by.Councilman Heath that said
Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Said Resolution was given No. 1459
ZONE CHANGE NO. 128 (1405) LOCATION: Northwest side of California
Jack and Anna Dubrove Avenue, north of Walnut Creek Nash.
MELD OVER
Request to reclassify from Zone R7A, Potential C-2 to Zone C-2.
Recommended for -,approval by the Planning Commission Resolution No. 612.
Hearing Held by City Council at regular meeting of July 14, 1958.
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Hearing closed and decision held over until meeting of July 28, 1958,
at which time it was determined to hold over this matter until August
11, 1958 and that decision should be predicated on basis of the result
of a meeting with the County Flood Control. August 11, 1958 Council
voted unanimously to withhold decision until new study to be presented
by Mr. Harold L. Johnson had been reviewed.
Matter scheduled for this date by Council peir letter of request of
Mr. Jack I. Dubrove, dated October 23, 1958, which was.read at the
regular meeting of October 27, 1958.
Discussion of zoning only -._Report of Planning Department.
Mr. Flotten re -read the communication of Mr. Jack I. Dubrove request-
ing Council to act'on this matter and that it would be satisfactory to
leave the street alignment -in abeyance for the period of sixty days
so that the City engineers would have ample time to prepare recommenda-
tions.
Mr. Aiassa; I have tried to reach Mr. Dubrove but
have been unsuccessful in doing so. I
believe the idea of a bowling alley here
has been abandoned but that he has the property under condition of
• sale. I believe that is why he would desire firm zoning on this. We
held this because of the matter of street alignment, but we would have
control by reason of the precise plan that has to be presented.
Councilman Heath: Is there any advantage to giving him
zoning on this only to have to hold it
up on street alignment?
Mr. Aiassa: There is possibly an advantage if it is
put up for sale.
Mr. Gerschler: Until Ordinance No. 551 was adopted the
case of zoning depended upon satisfactory
precise plan. However, with the adoption
of the new ordinance the Precise Plan of Design is tied to the issuing
of building permits rather than to zoning.
Councilman Pittenger: Firm zoning is separate and apart from
the Precise Plan. If you grant firm
zoning he still has to build in accord-
ance with an approved Precise Plan and in that way we can control the
streets.
Mayor Mottinger: .According to present ordinance the
Precise Plan canbe approved by the
Commission without coming to Council.
Mr. Williams: That is a matter now before you. How-
ever, it will only become final if you
do not desire to act upon it but the
ordinance will give you an opportunity to have it before you if you
,-so desire. It extends the time so that you will have a report on the
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Mr, Williams - continued:
plan before it is final and then you may call it before you if you
wish. You do not have to.hear it but may look at it to see it is in
order but you do not need .to hold a public hearing. However, time is
such that there will be always a Council meeting before the plan is
final and if you desire to call it up, you can do so.
Mayor Mottinger: You feel that there is ample protectioh
for the City in the future on the basis
that they have to come before us with an,
approved plan?
Mr, Aiassa: The only problem we will be faced with
is that he is stuck so far as alignment
is concerned because that present street
alignment is stated by ordinance and as part of Walnut Creek Parkway
Extension, so he has no choice of street alignment at present. The
only choice is realignment, which will certainly be to his benefit,
Mayor Mottinger: But I believe he has anticipated that
the realignment will be decided in 60
9 days. What if we don't make it?
Mk,-:Aiassa: I think we will. Most of the time has
been taken by the staff building up
these designs and can be completed in
time.
Councilman Heath: I can't see any advantage to the man to
zone this C-2 at this time. It will be
held up anyhow whether it is zoned or not.
Mr. Aiassa: Development'of the precise plan will
depend on street alignment, it's true,
but possibly he feels there may be a
certain amount of assurance to him to have this firm C-2, but so far
as the alignment, as now adopted, it will be detrimental to his pro-
perty,
Councilman Barnes: Any possibility that we might have to
buy any of this realignment route from
Mr. Dubrove? If it is zoned to C-2
wouldn't it be kind of costly rather than if it were R-A? R-A would
be cheaper if we do have to buy some of this. I believe it was
stated that it would be a dollar a square foot under R-A. If zoned
C-2 it might possibly become $2.00 a square foot.
Councilman Heath: Suppose he has it zoned C-2 and the buyer
comes in and wants to change it to C-1
or C-3?
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 128 (1405) - continued
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Mr. Aiassa: I have presented the point of view of
the applicant and what he desires.- He
came in and was very cooperative in
_allowing us to have this delayed on~:the-'precise plan because of .this re-
alignment. .'.Because bf-At- I• believe,:he lost the :contract;.of:.-the :bowling
alleys although that is not a problem of the City.
Councilman Heath: I believe it was stated that deal fell
through a long time ago.
Mr. Aiassa: I do not think that is quite true from
the indications I have had. However, I
think this is a policy matter of Council
but I have presented the point of view of the applicant because he has
cooperated with us in relation to the alignment.
Councilman Heath: I still do not see that this is ready
for zoning.
Mr. Aiassa: We can get Mr. Gerschler to show cause
why he desires to have this firmly
zoned, and with sound purpose, and can
submit it to Council. Then we can go from there.We have not been
able to reach him (Mr. Dubrove) which is why we have nothing definite
on this.
Mayor Mottinger: We have gone both ways on matters of
this kind.
Councilman Heath: But was there a question of such align-
ments as we have here?
Mayor Mottinger: There were the matters of street align-
ments in past cases.
Councilman Barnes: I do not believe I have had any answer
to my question of costing City more money.
Mr. Aiassa: We haven't purchased any property on
Walnut Creek Parkway as yet and I think
C-2 zoning might have material affect
on condemnation of land there.
Mr. Williams: Zoning has some affect on the price but
the trouble is now that it is something
that would mystify the courts because
there is no such zone as R-A Potential C-2, so between that and C-2
I do not know what the effect would be, if any.
Mayor Mottinger: The policy has been for Council to grant
firm zoning if potential,
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ZONE CHANGE NO. 128 (1405) -_continued
Mr. Williams: Firm zoning now of C-2 requires precise
plan before it can be used. I do not
know what that distinction is between
that and this parallel pusiness called potential zoning. I do not see
much difference except under the new system zoning is what it ought to
be and designing is what it ought to be.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that Zone Change No, 128 (1405) be held over until the next
regular meeting.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
HEARINGS.'
HEARING OF PROTESTS OR
OBJECTIONS
INSTALLATION
SEWERS
OF SANITARY
DISTRICT A'11-56-7
Thelborn _Street, Toland Avenue and
Osborn Avenue Sewer District,
Set for hearing on this date by Reso-
lution -of Intention No, 1450, and passed
by .the City Council at their meeting of
October 14, 1958.
Mayor Mottinger: The hour of 8:00 o'clock having arrived,
this is the time and place for hearing
protests or objections against the
assessment levied for installation and construction of sanitary sewers,
Thelborn Street, Toland Avenue and Osborn Avenue Sewer District
A'11-56-7.
Mr. City Clerk, do you have the affidavits of publication, mailing and
posting relative to this hearing? -
City Clerk: We have the affidavits of publication,
mailing and posting. I would also have
the record show that the'Plans and
Profiles were completed on September 27th of this year and the district
was approved under Resolution No, 1448 of October 14, 1958. The Plans
and Specifications were approved on the date of October 14;-1958.=under
Resolution No. 1449. Notices were properly posted and all notices
were properly mailed.
Mayor Mottinger:
I will entertain a motion to receive
and file the affidavits.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Heath and
carried that the affidavits be received and filed.
Mayor Mottinger: Mr, City Clerk, have you received any
written protests or objections against
the assessment or against the improvement
as constructed or against the proceedings?
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SANITARY SEWERS,.DISTRICT''A'11-56-7 - continued
City Clerk: We.have received no protests or objec-
tions either written or oral,
Mayor Mottinger: Is there anyone present in the audience
that desires to present protests or
objections?
No protests or objections were forthcoming from the audience.
Mayor Mottinger: Hearing no protests or objections to
this matter we will declare the hear-
ing closed,
RESOLUTION NO. 1460 The City Clerk presented:
District A111-56-7 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Ordering work to be done THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ORDERING WORK
ADOPTED TO BE DONE ON THELBORN STREET AND OTHER
STREETS IN,ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION NO, 1450"
Mayor Mottinger: Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Resolutions
Potion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that
said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Said Resolution was given No, 1460
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN LOCATION.., 2149 E. Garvey Avenue,
NOo 139 - E. Allen and between Mockingbird Lane and Meadow Rd.
No Retherford
HELD OVER PENDING REPORT Request for adoption of Precise Plan of
FROM PLANNING COMMISSION Design in.Zone R-3, denied by Planning
Commission'Resolution No, 658.
Mr, Flotten presented and read Planning Commission's Resolution
No, 658 denying Precise Plan of Design No, 139.
Mr. Aiassa: I have asked Mr. Gerschler to make a
brief resume between the proposed study
of R-3 requirements and what may be
applicable to this application.
Mr. Gerschler: We are in the process of formulating
new apartment house regulations. There
are two areas in the City which, because
of previous subdivision, have permitted small lot sizes and other
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Mr. Gerschler - continued:
things which apparently make it impractical to apply the new apart-
ment house regulations on them. This particular application lies
within one of those subdivisions. The Planning Commission was
appraised of this and gave that element of the program particular
study.
It was felt that the best they could do .under those circumstances
would be to compare to. standards now in effect and at the time the
subdivision was approved, which also applied to three others in the
same block which are either under construction or completed. The
criteria of the points of the Commission's resolution are based upon
long standing R-3 development and on what exists in the neighborhood
rather than the new apartment house regulations. The new apartment
house regulations are not applicable to -this case, but in spite of
that the Commission states it does not meet the regulations of that
existing in the he`ighborhood.
Mayor Mottinger opened the public hearing and stated that all those
wishing to testify should rise and be sworn in by the City Clerk.
Mr. Norman J. Retherford We received a letter stating that this
9671 Nadine St. plan did not meet the requirements for
Temple City, California certain reasons and we would like to
show Council that the plan does meet
requirements.
It has been stated that all possible recreation area has been devoted
to driveways and walkways but this is not true. It was stated that
approximately 100 feet to each unit was required which would be 800
square feet and we have 900 square feet,. not including driveways, to
be utilized for Badminton Court or Shuffleboard area.
There was indication that units front on driveways rather than on
garden court area. We would indicate that there are not any units
opening to driveways whatever.
It was indicated that there was no provision for laundry, trash, or
storage. We would show that we have such areas for each unit and one
for the manager of the apartments.and we also have a storage area.
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It was indicated the plan does not contain sufficient privacy to
have proper residential environment. It meets as much as any use of
this type today. If you took the 16 units next door to us and cut
them in half what would you have -- it would be the same thing as we
have proposed here.
Our lot is zoned R-3 and we feel it (Precise Plan) meets all the re-
quirements on R-3 properties. We are sacrificing footage, sacrific-
ing one unit, to have enclosed parking areas rather than off-street
parking area which quite a few apartments do have.
There being no further testimony, the hearing was declared Closed..
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Mr. Gerschler: One thing I would point out that has
made this difficult for the Planning
Commissions On file there is a letter
of appeal from the applicant and it states an apparent misunderstand-
ing of a meeting of the Planning Commission and the inability to
attend. I know there was some expression of opinion that they would
much rather have worked this out before sending it to the Council.
We have made some study plans with the applicant which I believe
would correct the deficiencies noted. The principle argument shown
in discussion toward amending the plan is that a considerable amount
of money was invested without their knowing a precise plan of design
would be required. I am sure the Commission would be willing to work
out a reasonable compromise with the plan. It was discussed with the
applicant as request was made for final action by the Commission, but
perhaps it could go back to the Commission to be resolved in a way
both equitable to the applicant and to the City and would meet all the
standards.
Mayor Mottinger:
have to send it back
there is a chance of
think it would be in
Mr. Williams:
Councilman Heath:
If we decided to approve this it would
be over the recommendation of denial
given by the Commission and we would
with that recommendation to approve. However, if
overcoming the objections of the Commission, I
order.
You may,hold it over and ask for further
report from the Commission in an attempt
to reconcile the matter.
We;,could.refer this back to the Planning
Commission for report from them and at
that time they can hear all the testimony.
Mr. Williams: Technically, the decision rests with
you, but while you hold it over you can
request they give a report on the
matter to you.
Mayor Mottinger: Recommendations would be made to the
Commission and they can write their
recommendations to us at which time we
can,.,_ take action.
Mr. Aiassa: So long as there are no big changes to
this precise plan, otherwise it may re-
quire calling for anew -hearings.
Mr. Williams: That is correct, although I believe the
main concern is mechanics. Now all
that is needed is your official decision,
but you may request anyone to make a report on any matter.
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PRECISE"PLAN NO.. 139
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Councilman Heath:
According to Mr. Gerschler, it would
seem
the Planning Commission did not
have
the opportunity to resolve this
matter as they would
have liked to
before presenting it to Council,
Mayor Mottinger: It seems to be more of a working arrange-
ment than obtaining further testimony.
It is not contradictory in a zoning
sense but in the mechanics as to what is required,
Councilman Brown entered the Chambers at 8:20 P. M.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by,Councilman Barnes and carried
that Precise Plan of `Design No, 139 be, held over for decision and
request is made that a report be submitted from the Planning Commis-
sion to the Council,
CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
TRACT NO, 22004 LOCATION: Nortoeast corner of Azusa.
TENTATIVE MAP and,Vine Avenue's,
Albert Handler
APPROVED 9.2 Acres'- 33 Lots - Area District II -A
Approved by the Planning Commission,
Mr. Flotten read Mr. Gerschler°s statements an this matter as indi-
cated in the Planning Commission Minutos of November 5, 1958, as
follows:
"Two years ago a time extension of one year was granted on this Tenta-
tive Map, The Subdivision Map Act has the provision that at the end
of that year extension the map expires and does not allow further
extension. The applicant has resubmitted the same map under the
same conditions and the same recommendations for improvements as in
the original matter of two years ago.
I have only one added recommendation which are sidewalks along those
streets -where they are required by.the Master Plan of Sidewalks."
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Heath and carried
that Tentative Map of Tract No. 22004 be approved, subject to the
40 recommendations of the Planning Commission and City Engineer with
the further stipulation that it be subject to the conditions that
the drainage easement be moved from the southerly side to the northerly
side of Lot 7, `as submitted on the map.
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PROPOSED STREET ALIGNMENT
VICINITY OF MERCED AND
GLENDORA AVENUES.
TABLED PENDING JOINT
MEETING OF'COMMISSION
AND COUNCIL
ZONE CHANGE NO. 127
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO.135'
HELD OVER
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Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by
Councilman Brown that this matter of
the proposed street alignment in the
vicinity.of Merced and Glendora Avenues
be tabled pending meeting of the
Planning Commission and the City Council
at a joint study meeting.
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APPLICANT° T.-.,Kirk and .Margaret .,R'� .,Hill,
Joe.and Katherin6.:Ferraro,
Graydon A. and Fleeta L. Hoke
LOCATION.: 'Northeast :a nd. northwest:'.cor-
ners of.Francisquito and Lark Ellen Aves.
REQUEST: R-3, R-P and C-1 Uses,
Adoption of Precise Plan
EXISTING ZONE. L. A. County R-A.
Accept report of Planning Commission
Mayor Mottingero I think it would be in order, if it
meets with the approval of the Council,
to take this report under submission
and decide at a later date as to what action should be taken. I have
had no chance to read the report submitted, as yet.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried that Zone Change No, 127 and Precise Plan of Design No. 135 be
held over pending study of report as submitted by the Planning Commission,
ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
Mr. Albert A. Robbins I have talked to Jerry Schlanger this
evening, who owns land next to mine, and
he made the statement and I repeat it
here for him, - that any deeds of land necessary he would contribute, to
help the furtherance of Vincent.Avenue going through, - he would sign.
He was considering the advantage that Walnut Creek Parkway be extended
.to Vincent and he and I would dedicate our respective sides of the
street. He seemed very anxious that no report get out that he did not
want to cooperate with the City and would dedicate this land.
This is the substance of my reason for being here.
Mayor Mottingero We want to thank you for bringing that
information to us.
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Mr. Jack Slough I am here to ask if something can't be
203 Olin P1. done to improve the road of Spring
Meadow Drive. I have aksed the City
Road Department for something to be done
to improve that street but have gotten no action. It is at the back of
the Golf Course and the street gets worse every day and is almost
impassable.
The last I heard from the City Road.Department is that it was held up
because of the sewer construction. The street was repaved where the
sewer is but the rest of the street has gone bad.
Mr. Aiassa.e I would like to investigate this matter
as it is the first I have heard of it.
Mr. Dosho This is a budgeted project and we
expect to let the contract for this
work to be done within the -next couple
of months. We also hope to do other streets, in conjunction with this
street.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS Mr. Flotteno A few weeks ago a loca-
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL tion was granted for the sale of
Christmas trees at the northwest corner
of Citrus and Garvey between the Freeway
and the Akron store. Now there is the added request for an 8 x 32 build-
ing for cashier and sale of ornaments, a 30 x 42 building for the place-
ment of flocked and painted trees out of the rain and permission to have
five live Reindeer to be placed in reinforced cages with proper mainten-
ance and care.
Mayor Mottingero This matter has been processed by the
Planning Department?
Mr. Gerschlere It is being processed and there is no
indications that it can't be worked
out in relation to any technical prob-
1,ems. We would'recommend approval subject to proper departmental
clearances. The property in question is removed by several hundred
feet from residential areas and even.from.commercial areas. Animals
will be maintained as indicated and failure to do so would make it sub-
ject to revocation of the permit.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Heath and
carried that,.permi'tsion be granted for building, for cashier and sale
of ornaments, building for placement of flocked and painted trees and
five live Reindeer as indicated in the request, subject to recommenda-
�,.tions of the Planning Department and all necessary departmental clear-
ances.
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RECREATION AND PARK
REGARDING MEETINGS FOR
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
GENERAL MATTERS
Page Fourteen
Regular fourth Thursday meetings are
now scheduled for November 13th and
December 17th due to Thanksgiving Day
and Christmas Day.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNICATION REGARDING
SMOG PROBLEM
CITY ATTORNEY
• ORDINANCES
SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 600
Rezoning certain property
ADOPTED
Mayor Mottinger:
Referred. to the City Manager for inves-
tigation before requesting Council to
pass the -Resolution requested in this
matter.
The City Attorney presented:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE. CITY OF WEST COVINA REZONING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
GLENDORA_AVENUE BETWEEN WESTCOVE AND
VINE." (Hunter, Broadwell and Bowker)
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Ordinance.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Pittenger, that
said Ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Brown, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Ordinance was given No. 600
SECOND READING',
ORDINANCE NO. 601
Rezoning certain property
(Charles R. Zug)
ADOPTED
The City Attorney presented:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA REZONING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 301-311 NORTH AZUSA
AVENUE, BETWEEN ROWLAND AND WORKMAN
AVENUES. (Charles R. Zug)
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Mayor Mottinger:
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Ordinance.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Barnes that said
Ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Brown, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Ordinance was given No. 601.
SECOND READING The City Attorney presented:
ORDINANCE NO. 602 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Amending Ordinance No. 325 THE CITY OF NEST COVINA AMENDING
relating to temporary uses CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO.
ADOPTED 325 RELATING TO TEMPORARY USES."
Mayor Mottinger:
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Ordinance.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Brown that said
Ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Brown, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Ordinance was given No. 602.
SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO, 603
Decreasing maximum speed
limit upon certain public
street (Vine Ave.)
ADOPTED
Mayor Mottinger:
The. City Attorney presented:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DECREASING THE
MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT UPON A CERTAIN
PUBLIC STREET, TO -WIT: VINE AVENUE,
WITHIN THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA."
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Ordinance.
Motion by Councilman Brown,.seconded by Councilman Pittenger that said
Ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Brown, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Ordinance was given No. 603.
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DISCUSSION PRIOR TO Mr. Flot.teno We have a letter from
SECOND READING OF the law offices of MacFarlane, Schaefer
ORDINANCE IN RELATION TO and Haun dated November 7, 1958, from
WEST COVINA SOUTHERLY William Gamble of that office.
ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 158
This communication stated they repre-
sent Mr. P. G. Winnett and that at the
time of hearing on October 28,1957 Mr. Caldecott of that law office
was present at the hearing and presented the protest with respect to
the proposed annexation on behalf of Mr. Winnett.
The communication further states, "that all matters of protest with
respect to the proposed annexation were presented at that time on be-
half of Mr. Winnett and we wish to reiterate said protest at this time
to the same extent and in the same manner as heretofore. If an.y_.new
matter should arise, however, we would reserve the right to present any
new evidence or protest with respect to the proposed annexation."
Mayor Mottinger: I would like to make a report for the
record also. I have been in contact
with Mr. John Chapman, representing
the 'Sentous Holding Company. He was unable to be here this evening,
but in conversations I have had with him on November 7th and loth I
• assured him that I would make it a matter of record that he takes the
same position as at the time of the public hearing and at informal
meetings with several members of the City. Council. He felt we should
wait until the Walnut proceedings are determined or developed and then
discuss it further with Mr. Caldecott, representing Mr. Winnett; with
Mr. Wheeler who is the owner of the majority of the assessed valuation
and with the Mayor. That is the opinion he voiced.
After receiving the letter which was forwarded to him over my signature
as the Mayor, and I believe each of you received copies of that letter;
in conversation with Mr. Chapman he asked the question, and rightly so,
as to what caused us to decide to act at this time or consider action?
My answer to him was that pressure had been put on us by Mr. wheeler to
get firm zoning on his property so he could continue his development
and for substantiating evidence on that I have a letter which I would
like the City Clerk to read.
Mr. Flotten presented and,read the letter of Mr. Wheeler', as follows:
"I wish to take this opportunity to urge you to complete your annexa-
tion of 158 which includes my property on Valley Blvd. The timing of
our development program precludes any further delay in our either being
part of West Covina or not. I am requesting our representative to
explore avenues outside of West Covina for getting property zoned if
West Covina does not act November loth, This is not meant to be a
threat in any respect. If you look at the elapsed time since the first
. reading you must realize that we have cooperated to the fullest extent."
Mayor Mottinger: I do not think I have anything else to
report at this moment. A letter to
those protesting it has been duly sent
out and received and now their opinions on the matter have been made a
matter of record.
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iDISCUSSION, SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION NO. 158 - continued
Mayor Mottinger - continued:
I think that at this time it would.be in orderto have any discussion
before we decide whether or not to take action.
Councilman Pittenger: Did Mr. Chapman have any particular
reason for wanting to delay until after
the _WAlnut matter was determined? We
have delayed a long time on that basis. Is there any particular reason
we should continue to do so from his.standpoint?
Mayor Mottinger: He referred to the letter from Mr.
Williams which he had answered and
which reiterated the position taken
at that time.
Mr. Williams presented and read the letter indicated and the reply.
Mayor Mottinger: Mr. Chapman mentioned those two letters
in:our conversation, and that is the
reason I asked the City Attorney to
bring them in, and he agreed that they were not binding that we should
• hold the ordinance reading to any specified time although the conver-
sation was along the lines of waiting until the Walnut incorporation
was determined. Of course, that was determined once then refiled
under different boundaries to get .their determining,
Councilman Barnes: I think the Boundary Commission has
passed on the second incorporation.
Mayor Mottinger: What I meant by determinings was the
success of their endeavor, there are
no determinings as yet.
They did not have a vote on the other one, it was denied so they filed
a new boundary. However, if you will note in the letter it was so
worded that we would hold this until that determining was made or until
we felt it was necessary in the light of circumstances that might arise
that we should take action. We have the problem now before us that
Mr. wheeler who is the mainstay of our annexation is demanding we take
some action so that he may develop his property. He can't develop it
without firm zoning, whether in the City, County or in another city.
Councilman Barnes: I-was.thinking of the time lapse here,
the first reading was on February loth.
Councilman Heath: I feel we have waited long and have
. continued to wait on Walnut. They may
keep on refiling and refiling. I think
the intent, although I wasn't on Council at the time, was to see what
happened to Walnut on the first go around and not for five years.
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DISCUSSION, SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION NO. 158 - continued
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Mayor Mottinger: Mr,. Morgan, who is the principal pro-
ponent of the Walnut corporation; was
sitting in at the first meeting of
Mr. Caldecott and Mr. Chapman on this.matter and was very interested
in.going ahead with that matter at the time and that is why he entered
into the discussion, although this particular property is not in the
incorporation proceedings of Walnut. It was under annexation prior to
their filing any maps and had no bearing on it other than Winnett°s pro-
perty in Walnut annexation and we are attempting to annexa small strip
of it to attach between Sentous and Winnett°s property,,_: _
Mr. Williams: The proposition had little to do.with
the annexation of Walnut. The purpose
of agreement was to try to work out a
solution satisfactory to all concerned in.the meantime. Apparently,
that has not been done.
The other thing left unsaid here is that the delay was to avoid a law-
suit, and still is because we are still under the threat or promise
that the minute this is passed there will be a restraining order injunc-
tion filed against the City and Wheeler won't have this anyway. The
approach here might be to Wheeler to advise him to contact Mr. Chapman
and Mr. Caldecott that they will..not enjoin the City with a lawsuit and
the City will proceed with this matter.
Councilman Brown: I think it is only fair to act on it
tonight one way or the other. It seems
the meetings that have been between Mr.
Wheeler and Mr. Caldecott give two entirely different sides of the story
anyway,
Councilman Pittenger: It is whether or not by not acting on
it we may have a chance to save it is a
question.
SECOND READING The City Attorney presented:
ORDINANCE NO, 604 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ANNEXATION TO BE KNOWN AS APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO, INCORPOR-
WEST COVINA SOUTHERLY STING IN.AND MAKING A PART OF SAID CITY
ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO, 158 OF WEST COVINA CERTAIN UNINHABITED
ADOPTED TERRITORY OUTSIDE THE SAID CITY AND
CONTIGUOUS THERETO, KNOWN AS "WEST COVINA
SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 158"
Mayor Mottinger: Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Ordinance.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Barnes that said
Ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Brown, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: None
Absent: None Not Voting- Councilman Pittenger
Said Ordinance was given No, 604
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INTRODUCTION
ORDINANCE TERMINATING
ANNEXATION NO, 157
Mayor Mottinger:
The City Attorney presented:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ABANDONING
AND TERMINATING ANNEXATION NO, 157a"
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Ordinance.
Motion.by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown and
carried that the ordinance be introduced and given its first reading,
RESOLUTION NO. 1461
Relating to paving balance
of Thackery Ste, Leaf Ave,,
Portner St. and Pima St.,
and authorizing execution of
a contract with Jerry
Artukovich
ADOPTED
The City Attorney presented and read:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH
JERRY ARTUKOVICH,'•
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Brown that said
Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Brown, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No, 1461.0.
RESOLUTION NO. 1462
Approving Precise Plan
No. 124
ADOPTED
Mayor Mottinger:
The City -Attorney presented:
"A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING
PRECISE PLAN NO, 124 UPON PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BARRANG_A
STREET SOUTH OF WALNUT CREEK WASH,
(Pacific.Development Co.)
Hearing no objections, we will waive,
further reading of the body of the
Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Heath that said
Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: Councilman Brown
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No, 1462.
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RESOLUTION NO, 1463
Granting Unclassified
Use Permit and Variance
ADOPTED
Mayor Mottinger:
The City Attorney presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA GRANTING AN
UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE
FOR A PRIVATE RECREATION CENTER,"
(Bainbridge Club)
Hearing no objections we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded.by Councilman Barnes that said
Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Brown, Barnes
Noes: Councilman Pittenger, Mayor Mottinger
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No, 1463,
RESOLUTION NO. 1464
Declaring intention not to
• accept Prospero Dr, as a.
public street
ADOPTED
The City Attorney presented and read:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DECLARING ITS
INTENTION NOT TO ACCEPT PROSPERO DRIVE
AS,A PUBLIC STREET,"
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes that
said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Brown, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No. 1464
RESOLUTION NO. 1465 The City Attorney presented:
Execution of a Quit Claim "A_RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Deed THE CITY OF 'NEST COVINA AUTHORIZING
ADOPTED THE EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED,"
(Phillips Tract)
Mayor Mottinger: Hearing no objections we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that
said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Brown, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No, 1465
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RESOLUTION NO. 1466
Favoring and urging estab-
lishment of a unified school
district substantially co-
extensive with the City
boundaries
ADOPTED
The City --Attorney presented and read:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FAVORING AND
URGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBSTANTIALLY COEXTEN-
SIVE WITH THE CITY BOUNDARIES."
Councilman Barnes: I would like to have this matter clari-
fied in regard to the word "substan-
tially" .in the wording of the Resolu-
tion heading. There was some question in my mind as to the northwest
part of the City and whether that substantially would mean City
boundaries in that area and no part going into Baldwin Park school area.
Mayor Mottinger: The change in City boundaries in that
area would be to the extent of one lot
in depth around the Baldwin Park High
School grounds so as to properly iso-
late the High School grounds from the remainder of the Covina Union
High School District.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Brown that said
Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll, call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Brown, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No. 1466_.
RESOLUTION NO. 1467
Approving an agreement for
interagency cooperation in
major natural and man-made
disasters
ADOPTED
Mayor Mottinger:
The City Attorney presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT FOR INTERAGENCY COOPERATION
IN MAJOR NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTERS."
Hearing_.no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Heath that said
Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on,roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Brown, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No. 1467.
Mayor Mottinger called a recess. Council reconvened at 9:30 P. M.
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CITY -MANAGER REPORTS
COMIDA PARK ADDITION
an addition to Comida.
January 1, 1959, but
lation to the land.
We have now received
Mr. and Mrs. McMahon
accept our offer for
Park. He would prefer escrow
asks the City to grant certain
confirmation from
that they will
land to be used as
to be complete by
concession in re -
However, we have had to give them the.same answer that we gave Mr, and
Mrs. Van Sickle in that we were acquiring the land free of all restric-
tions but would cooperate in any way that we felt we reasonably could.
We feel they are asking for restrictions on the use of the land for
which they provide no remuneration.
Councilman Brown: We had discussion on this and believe
it was expressed to them there would
be no restrictions on this land but we
would try to cooperate in every way we could.
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried that the unappropriated amount of $7,OOO.00 be transferred to
Comida. Park for its acquisition of addition and authorize the City
Finance Officer to do so,
GENERAL BRIDGE DEFICIENCIES City Manager outlined the need for
the necessity of having new design of
the bxisting bridges crossing the
Walnut Creek Wash. Some of present streets are designed to Carry two
lanes of traffic but we should provide sufficient design expansion to
meet the requirements of four lanes of traffic. It may change abuttment
design to provide this feature. It also may require that the City
would have to provide money for-dhe two lane bridges as provided by the
-U. S. Corp, of Engineers. If the proper abuttments are constructed for
four lanb bridges instead of only two lanes, the City could pay for
future decks at a later date.
Councilman Brown felt that plans could possibly be drawn so they could
be used that way and Councilman Pittenger was of the opinion that two
lane bridges where there are none..at the present time would be better
than nothing,
Mr. Aiassa indicated that he would investigate further.the idea suggested
and that if it can be done would incorporate _it into the overall bridge
replacement plan.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Heath and
carried that the City Manager be authorized to make application to the
Federal Government for monies to assist in the planning and designing
of bridges over Walnut Creek Wash,
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS.- continued
CAMERON AVENUE EXTENSION. Mr. Aiassa, presented a report on this
Dip at Walnut Creek.Wash matter. The proposed paved dip at
and other streets Cameron Ave. and Walnut Creek Wash was
estimated at a cost 'of, $6,000.00 and
was broken down as follows:
Excavation - 1450 cu. yds. @ $0.60 $_ 840.00
Asphalt Pavement - 2820 sq. ft. @ $0.25 705.00
6" concrete pavement - 5400 sq. ft. @ $0.50 - - .?,700.00
Concrete Curtain Walls - 17.57 cu.ydso @ $35.00 615.00
Remove and relocate wire fence 500.00
Concrete reinforcing steel - 800 lbs. @ $0.12 96.00
Sub -Total 456 .00
Engineering & Contingencies - 10% 544.00
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The estimate is based entirely upon the idea as to what Flood Control
District will accept. The Flood Control;District had been previously
contacted regarding their requirements and it was found they do not
look with favor upon the general idea of dips. Their suggestions have
been included in the preliminary sketches but no opportunity has been
presented to review the drawings with them since completed. If the
Flood Control District will permit temporary construction of a dip, it
is the feeling that the present outline will satisfy them.
Dip construction at Willow, Orange and Service Avenues, the traveled
way will be 24 feet narrower and the cost correspondingly less. Esti-
mate the dips will cost approximately $4,230.00 each.
Cameron Avenue
Willow Avenue
Orange Avenue
Service Avenue
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by
that the City Manager be authorized to
Cameron Avenue Extension from Sunset to
from the County Flood Control District
dip designs.
$ 6,000.00
4,230.00
4,230.00
4,230.00
1 , 9 .00
Councilman Heath and carried
attain appraisal on proposed
Orange Avenue after confirmation
on the acceptance of the City's
PROGRESS REPORT ON It was indicated that possibly next
VINCENT AVENUE EXTENSION week there could be a meeting with the
property owners involved and that as
matters are progressing now things
should be pretty well consummated by the middle or the end of December.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS - continued
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT VINCENT --I would'l:ke to --point out to. Council
AVENUE AND FRONTAGE ROAD the, problem we are having -on cost and
maintenance of the existing traffic
signal at. Vincent and, Freeway- off ramp..
It is an expensive item,,and I would propose thatif it is at all
possible, and" acceptable that' a temporsiry traffic signal installation. be
erected to 'replace the, unit arid`this:unit could. be t6u8ednin a
permanent installation later on. You .could put .a temporary pole in'.the
center or at the side, obtaining feed lines for power from the present
electrical street lights and have it fully automatic control or have it
manual and controlled by the Police Department. It would be inter-
changeable to another location after the extension of Vincent Avenue.
Councilman Brown: Who owns the service road?
Mr. Aiassa> I think the State would be more than
happy togrant encroachment for this
traffic installation. I. want' to
eliminate cost of the -following-. (.a) The man power- cast of .Pnttin_ the
present' unit out and getting„ it' back (,b) The cost- of charging_..th -_
batteries which- havef t" suf`f-ib'ient` energy, even-- to last the -day,.- We just
h ,purcased a new" battery. that most .over $40.00. !.�'e` feel, -also, _ that -with
the.advent`of the holidays this light will be used.every.day on a full
12 to 13 hours basis, and could be quite expensive.
Councilman Brown:. What about the possibility of two
batteries, one for immediate use and
one for interchange and ready when
needed.
Mr. Aiassa< I think .an installation here won't be a
big cost and everything we install here
can be used in a permanent installation
and won't be lost to us.
Mayor Mottingerd I think you should get,some statistics
on this and report to us on the matter.
I think we are going to need an ade-
quate signal here and if what we have won't work we will have to con-
sider some alternate procedure.
AZUSA AVENUE EXTENSION I have discussed this matter by phone
with Mr. Bonelli. I would like to have
A t Council authorize me, to direct_'the City
L. oxrney to -develop -a proper resolution to the proper Legislatur.e,`-repre-
sentatives`and State".offieers to encourage the extension of Azusa Avenue
from the San Bernardino Freeway to extend across the ridge. I believe
you have intimated the cooperation of-La,Puente on this.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS - continued
Azusa Avenue Extension - continued
Page Twenty -Five
Mayor Mottinger: Yes,we°d like to get Glendora Avenue
off as a sign route for Highway 39 and
Mayor Leggett and Mayor MacIntosh would
be willing to help us push this idea, -
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Brown that the City_
Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper resolution to put Azusa
Avenue back as A State Highway from San Bernardino Freeway south.
EIGHT LANES ON THE Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded
SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY by Councilman Brown and carried in-
structing the City Attorney to prepare
the proper resolution urging the demand
and need for 8 lanes on the San Bernardino Freeway to the east County
line.
CITY CLERK
REMINDER: Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Asso-
ciation meeting Wednesday, 1:00 P. M. -
Eaton°s Santa Anita Restaurant.
Councilman Barnes indicated that a committee had been formed to select
new officers for the coming year of the Upper San Gabriel Water Asso-
ciation and also a budget report was given up to the present time.
WEST COVINA BEAUTIFUL Councilman Pittenger stated this would
ANNUAL ELECTION be held at 6:30 this Wednesday night
and Mr. Dana. Bower, landscaping
engineer, for the State would be the
speaker.
PARK NAMING CEREMONIES
To be held Sunday, November 16, 1958
at- 2 00 P. M.
APPORTIONING OF GAS TAX Councilman Pittenger stated that the
MONIES League of California Cities is making
a study of this matter, and an attempt
is being made to interest the new
Legislature in changing the formula in relation to the apportioning of
the tax gas monies. Suggestions have been made of 60% to Southern
California and 40% to Northern California and also a suggestion of
571 to 421 has been suggested. It is a matter that can represent a
lot of money to the area.
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LETTER TO RESIDENTS IN Councilman Pittenger commended the
RELATION TO FLOOD CONTROL IN letter as written by Tom Dosh and
ORANGE AVENUE ARC OF THE CITY , commented on the timeliness of the
article.
MEETING WITH CITIZENS GROUP Councilman Barnes indicated that
there was a meeting to be held with a
citizens group in relation to this
Orange Avenue matter and was tentatively set for November 19th.
REPORT TO SANITATION DISTRICT Mayor Mo tingero This report, as well
AND AUDIT REPORT as Audit Report, was given to the Sani-
who is our alternate on
pass it on to the other
have it for his files.
MEETING WITH MR. BONELLI
tation Districts by Chief Engineer. I
will pass this on to Councilman Brown
this Sanitation District and he in turn can
members of.Council and then Mr. Aiassa should
December 5, 1958 at The Huddle for
luncheon.
BADILLO DRAIN The City Manager stated that Coun(ail
had received copies in relation to the
Badillo Drain bond issue sent to Mr.
Lambie which confirms the oral request to his office and to Mr. Salis-
bury to prepare the necessary agreements and procedures so that the
plans, profiles and specifications for the Badillo Drain in the 1958
Storm Drain Bond Issue may be prepared by the County Engineer's Office
on behalf and for all agencies concerned.
The communication indicated this conclusion was arrived at in a meeting
of November 5, 1958 in the West Covina City Hall at which the City
Managers and City Engineers of the Cities of Baldwin Park, Covina and
West Covina, and Mr. Robert Reich.of the County Engineer's Office were
in attendance.
The communication further reiterated the importance of this drain and
it being critical since it lies in a highly populated area and its
lack can cause considerable danger to life and property, and it was
felt it was advisable to have the entire -project engineered and admini-
stered by one agency.
JOINT MEETING OF Mr. Flotten stated this meeting was
COVINA ELEMENTARY AND to be held to discuss the site of the
COVINA HIGH SCHOOL BOARD third.fiigh school, having in mind the
possibility of an area around Barranca
and Cameron, west of the possible
location of the elementary school.
C. C. 11-10-58
CONTINUANCE OF CITY
PARTICIPATION IN THE
COMMITTEE OF MAYORS
APPROVED
Page Twenty -Seven
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded
by Councilman Pittenger that the City
continue its participation to the
Committee of Mayors and dues to be
paid in the amount of $75.00.
Motion`passed on roll call as follows:
Aye: Councilmen Heath, Brown, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noep:, None
.,Absent None
DEMANDS APPROVED Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded
by Councilman Barnes that Demands in
the amount of $60,168.81, as shown on
Demand Sheets C-114 and C-115 be approved, this to include fund trans-
fers in the amount of $42,485.00 and bank transfer in the amount of
$10,631.58.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Brown, Pittenger, Barnes, Mayor Mottinger
Noes: None
Absent: None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
Study meeting November 17, 1958, at 7:30 P.M.
APPROVED BY C I TY COUNCIL / /_ ."� 7 ' O
Date
As submitted Ix
2. With the following corrections: