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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 Co Co 11-10-58 Page Two . APPROVE PLANS (Project C-78) - continued 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," • • C. C. 11-10-58 RESOLUTION NO. 1458 - continued Page Three 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. • C. C. 11-10-58 Page Four • ZONE CHANGE NO. 128 (1405) - continued 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 • Co Co 11-10-58 Page Five • ZONE CHANGE NO, 128 (1405) - continued 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? I • • 0 • C. C. 11-10 -58 ZONE CHANGE NO. 128 (1405) - continued Page Six 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, • C. C. 11-10-58 Page.Seven 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? L.J • Co C. 11-10-58 Page Eight 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 • C. C. 11-10-58 Page Nine • PRECISE PLAN INTO, 139 - continued 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. 0 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.. C. C. 11-10-58 Page Ten • PRECISE PLAN _,NO._ 139 -.continued r 0 • 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. • Ca C. 11-10-58 Page Eleven PRECISE"PLAN NO.. 139 -„continued 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. 0 C. C. 11-10-58 0 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 Page Twelve 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. .a a 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. • C. C. 11-10-58 Page Thirteen • n U 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. C. C. 11-10-58 • 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) • C. C. 11-10-58 Page Fifteen SORDINANCE NO. 601 - continued • 0 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. • C. C. 11-10-58 Page Sixteen 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. • C. C. 11-10-58 Page Seventeen 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. 00 0 C. C. 11-10-58 Page Eighteen DISCUSSION, SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION NO. 158 - continued P 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 • Co Co 11-10-58 Page 'Ninkeen 0 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. • Co Co 11-10-58 Page Twenty • 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 • C. C. 11-10-58 Page Twenty -One • • • 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. Ca.C. 11-10-58 Page Twenty -Two • • 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, 4.r • • 0 U C. C. 11-10-58 Page Twenty -Three 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 a 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. -i r1 U C. C. 11-10-58 Page Twenty -Four 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. • • C. C. 11-10-58 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. • C. C. 11-10-58 Page Twenty -Six 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. 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