07-27-1959 - Regular Meeting - Minutesq
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
July 27, 1959
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brown at 7:40 P. M. in the
West Covina City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by_C6undil-
man Pittenger with the invocation given by the Rev. 0. A. Tolliver
of the Delhaven Christian Church.
ROLL CALL
Present.- Mayor Brown, Councilmen Heath, Pittenger,
Mottinger, Barnes
Others Present-. Mr. George Aiassa, City Manager
Mr. Robert Flotten, City Clerk
Alr.' Harry C. Williams, City Attorney
Mr.Tom Dosh, Assistant Public Services Director
Absent. Mr. Malcolm C. Gerschler, Planning Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 13, 1959 - Approved as corrected as follows:
Page 13 - Statement of Councilman Heath indicated as
"It shows 51' and 49'11 should read
"It shows 46' and 5'11,
Page 28 Under Mayor's Reports, second paragraph should
show the name "Mr. Larry Bunch", not
"Mr. Harry Bunch", as indicated.
July 20, 1959- - Approved as submitted.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
ACCEPT SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS LOCATION. Southeast corner of Califor-
Precise Plan No. 148 nia Avenue and Walnut Creek Parkway
(Bowker & Coniglio)
APPROVED Accept sidewalk improvements and
authorize release of deposits in the
amount of $624.94.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that Sidewalk Improvements in Precise Plan No. 148 be
accepted and authorization be given for the release of deposits in
the amount of $624.94,
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ACCEPT CURB AND LOCATION., Irwindale Avenue, north of
GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS Puente Avenue.
Project C-75
APPROVED Accept curb and gutter improvements.
Authorize final payment in the amount
of $229.85 to the contractor.
No bond to release.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Heath and
carried that curb and gutter improvements in Project C-75 be accepted
and authorization given to release final payment in the amount of
$229.85 to the contractor.
ACCEPT STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Tract No. 24035
(Mary G. Hillsten, et al.)
APPROVED
LOCATION,. East of Lark Ellen Avenue,
north of Puente Avenue.
Accept street improvements and authorize
release of Hartford Accident Company
Bond No. 3089159 in the amount of $5,000.00.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and
carried that street improvements in Tract No. 24035 be accepted and
authorizatten given, for the release of Hartford Accident & Indemnity
Company Bond No. 3089159 in the amount of $5,000.00.
RESOLUTRON ND. 1624 ,
Approving FinEl SubdivIsion
Map of Tract No. 16457-and
accepting Agreement and
Surety Bond
(Richard E. Lawyer)
ADOPTED
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING THE
FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO.16457,
ACCEPTING THEDEDICATIONS THEREIN
OFFERED, ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT BY THE
SUBDIVIDER AND A SURETY BOND TO SECURE
THE SAMFO.
Glens Falls Insurance Company Bond No. 78-43-87 in the amount of
$147,170.00 for street improvements and sanitary sewers.
LOCATION-. Southeast of Sunset Avenue and northeast of Fairgrove Avenue.
Mayor Brown: Hearing no objections, we will waive fur-
ther reading of the body of the Resolution.
.Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that
said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:.
Ayes.- Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes,. None
Absent., None
Said Resolution was given No. 1624.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1625
Accepting.Grant Deed
Precise Plan No. 109
(V.F.W. Post No. 8620)
ADOPTED
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN WRITTEN
INSTRUMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF
LOCATION: East Garvey Avenue, south side, east of Citrus Street.
Mayor Brown: Hearing no objections, we will waive fur-
ther reading of the body of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes that
Said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows. -
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger-, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noss: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No. 1625.
RESOLUTION NO. 1626
Accepting Grant Deed
Precise Plan No. 176
(Clifford R. Wilson and
Walter F� Fuesler)
ADOPTED
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A
CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AND DIRECT-
ING THE RECORDATION THEREOF".
LOCATION,. East Garvey Avenue, south side, east of Citrus Street.
Mayor Brown: Hearing no objections, we will waive fur-
ther reading of the body.sof the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes that said
Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent.- None
Said Resolution was given No. 1626
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT�
NO. 1 - Tract No. 20520
(Kauffman Homes, Inc.)
APPROVED
LOCATION: Northeast corner of Valinda
and Merced Avenues.
Upon the recommendation.of the City
Engineer, request that authorization be
given for the reimbursement of
$2,224..49 to Kauffman Homes, Inc.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger that
Reimbursement Agrement No. 1 for Tract No. 20520 be a I pproved and
authorization given for reimbursement in the amount of $2,224.49 to
Kauffman Homes, Inc. Motion passed on roll cai'll as follows-,
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes.. None
Absent: None
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REIMBURSEMENT -AGREEMENT LOCATION� Evanwood and Service Avenues.
NO. 19 - Tract No. 22831
(Horny Corporation) Upon recommendation of the City
APPROVED Engineer, request that authorization
be given for the reimburse ment of
$1,467.60 to Horny C . orporation.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes that
Reimbursement Agreement No. 19 in Tract No. 22831 be approved and
authorization given for reimbursement in the amount of $1,467.60 to
Horny Corporation.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
PRESENTATION OF GAVEL Mayor Brown: We have a few minutes
TO COUNCILMAN MOTTRNGER to spare before the hour of 8:00
61-clock, at which time our hearings'
take place, so I would like this
opportunity of saying that it has always been my desire to have a
Mayor who is going out of office presented with a gavel to remind
him of a few of the "hard knocks" while holding that office. So now,
with the full expression of members.of Council, I would like to
present this gavel to Councilman Mottinger in appreciation of his
services rendered as Mayor during the past year and as a member of
Council,
Councilman Mottinger: Thank you, Jay, and members of Council.
This is a surprise and a very nice
one. As Jay.says, you get some
"knocks" as Mayor but it is a real honor and a privilege to serve
the City in that capacity and I thoroughly enjoyed my term as Mayor.
Thank you very much.
SCHEDULED MATTERS
HEARINGS
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 280
TIE VOTE - NO ACTION
AMENDMENT TO PRECISE PLAN
OF DESIGN NO. 81
(Ray L. Anderson)
REFERRED.BACK TO.THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
WITH RECOMMENDATION
LOCATION: Southeast corner of
Azusa and Garvey Avenues.
Request for Service Station Use and
Adoption of Amendment to Precise Plan
of Design in Zone C-1 approved by
the Planning Commission, their Reso-
lutions Noo 768 and 769.
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Z. V. NO. 280 AND P. P. NO� 81 - continued
Hearing requested by Council. Held on July 13, 1959, testimony
heard and hearing closed.
Addition of 20-feet to existing building granted by Council.
Decision on balance of application held over until regular meeting
on July 27th.
Mayor Brown:
J.
Councilman Mottinger:
Mr. Alassa.". .
The hearings were held on this matter
and it is.now up for the decision of
Council this evening.
Is there any further information to
be placed before Council relative to.
this matter?
There is a report in Council's folders
relative to signalization of this
area.
Councilman Pittenger: This report would possibly have some-
thing to do with future zoning but
not immediately. I can't see any
relation to the.problem at hand relative to the traffic count.
Councilman Barnes: I do not think that is entirely
correct as there may be possibly some
significance at the present time in
regards to traffic and safety hazards on the frontage road. I spoke
to Mr. Haglund in regards to this. He felt there wa-s a definite
point here if traffic becomes heavier and 8 lanes of the Freeway are
to go through the City. That possibly this would affect the develop-
ment of this property in that the traffic might have to cross over
into oncoming traffic to get into this location. This traffic.study
was made and only just recently completed. I asked for a copy as I
felt it might give us pertinent information'that we did not have.
Mayor Brown: I still do not quite see the effect
at this time.
Councilman Barnes,, I think there is, so far as safety 'is
concerned. There is a possibility
of accidents, if you have traffic
coming from the west on the frontage road and traffic coming off
Azusa onto the frontage road. At peak hours this traffic is heavy
and I feel there is a safety hazard there.
Mayor Brown: This is true and the 8 lane Freeway
might --change the whole matter but I
do not think we can look at it from
that angle.
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Z. V. NO. 280 AND P.P. NO. 81 - continued
Councilman Barnes. There is a chance of widening and
changing the off -ramps.
Mayor Brown: Definitely there will be changes there,
but when? I do not think it should
have any effect on the man's use of
the property at this time.
Councilman Barnes. I think we should be aware of this in-
formation relative to this matter.
There are many points where there
are traffic problems and possibly this is one of them.
Councilman Mottinger: I think the principal problem before
us, and which was discussed at the
last meeting, was whether or not
there was justification in giving a variance for a service station
to exist in the middle of this property. There are certain qualifi-
cations that must apply when a variance may be granted and the ques-
tion we have to answer is - does this application satisfy the require-
ments for a variance? That was the summary of what Mr. Gerschler
had to say at the last meeting and on the basis of that sort of d ' e-
termining, namely; that these hardship situations do exist and that
the Planning Commission approved the granting of this variance. In
other words, a service station in a C-1 zone. It does seem., and it
could very well be construed, that these conditions do exist and
that it might be incumbent upon us to grant a variance for a service
station,
Councilman Banres: Before we go on with this I think I
would like Mr. Williams to read the
.Zoning Ordinance relative to obtaining
a variance. I believe there is a reference to traffic relative to
variances.
Mr. Williams read the four points of the requirements for obtaining
variances.
Councilman Barnes:
I thought there was some reference
to traffic.
Councilman Pittenger: There are two points here under
which I can't agree with the necessity
for a variance. If we do this on a
piece of property that is in C-1, what is to preven * t any service
station orany property owner from coming in to us and saying "there
is a service station granted on that corner in C-1, a use which now
requires C-2, and I want to enjoy the same privilege in the middle
of the block".
C. C. 7-27-59 Page Seven
Z. V. NO. 280 AND P. P. NO.-81 - continued
Councilman Pittenger - continued:
I do not think this is the best use and I do not think we are not
granting this man proper use if we do not grant this thing. This
will be a traffic hazard. Traffic going west will have to make a
"U" turn in front of traffic coming off the Freeway to enter this
property and it will also be adding a further traffic burden to
that street. There has been in the neighborhood of a 50% increase
in traffic since 1957.
I think that under these two points we can deny this variance. I
certainly think of the situations we may get outselves into, in
the consideration of other property in which C-1 abutts C-2 use,
when it wasn't necessary a year or two ago to get a variance in
C-1 for such use. We changed this for good and sufficient reasons,
so now let us stick to our guns.,
Councilman Heath: I talked with the people in the gas
station.on the corner and they didn't
seem to have any objections whatsoever
to this other station going in. It has been expressed that this is
competition and free enterprise.
On the other hand, I feel the way Councilman Pittenger does, in that
we are possibly setting a precedent by allowing these two stations
to go in adjacent to one another. In reading the variance condi-
tions it says "The sole purpose of any variance shall be to prevent
discrimination, and no variance shall be granted which would have
the effect of granting a special privilege not shared by other pro-
perty in the same vicinity and zone". This is all one piece of
property. I am a little worried about the fact that if someone
should have C-1, 500-feet square, and we permitted a gas station in
one corner possibly you could be required to give gas stations
adjacent to one another around a complete block. I think we could
have something of that nature "snowball".
Mayor Brown: On this piece of property, although
this is for the center of the property,
I think this piece of property is
different than most commercial zonings in that it has Freeway off
and on ramps directly in front of it and is potentially a corner.
In my opinion, I think this is a proper use for the term "variance".
We can control it, to a large extent, by a variance. We can't �
Justify it on an anticipated traffic count and 8 lanes on the Free-
way some time in the future.
Councilman Heath:
property against another. We
perty against another, we are
against itself, This is all
It reads further in the variance
requirements that variance should be
given in considering one piece of
are not considering one piece of pro -
considering this piece of property
one piece of property. We are comparing
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Z. V.. NO. 280 AND P. P. NO. 81 continued
.Councilman Heath - continued:
a small section of this property against another section of this
property. I am wondering if we are interpreting this variance zoning
properly? If there were two pieces of property concerned, possibly
a variance should be required on one part to bring it up to adjacent
property, Here we are talking about one piece of property.
Mayor Brown: Do we have the right interpretation of
a variance in that gas stations be
by variance only?
Councilman Heath: Yes, because it says it must be re-
quired in C-1 zone.
Councilman Pittenger: That change has been made.
Mayor Brown: You can use one piece of property to
equal another piece of property.
He had one piece of property zoned so
why can't he have this zoned to. have it equal,,with other piece of
property?
Councilman Pittenger: We zone C-1 with R-3 or R-P. Why
couldn't the same single zoning be
wanted on all of it? If we have
this piece of property qqual to that piece we would have no reason
for doing it and there would be no justification to turn anyone down
on a variance.
Councilman Barnes: This property was all C-1 and the
first variance was granted for, the
privilege of a filling station on
that corner inthat it was C-1 and without it he couldn't install the
gas station, and that particular corner has a variance.
Mayor Brown: I do not think there is a variance
on the existing gas station.
Mr. Dosh: Across the street is a gas station
under variance but I do not associate
this Shell Station with a variance.
Councilman Mottinger. I think one thing we are overlooking,
and I continually forget it myself,
is that at the time we changed the
Ordinance,-afid I did as much stumping for getting service stations
out of C-1 as anyone else, was to avoid just this sort of thing - we
were getting too many in C-1 zones. Zone Variance No. 197 was granted
for the Shell Gas Station.
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Z. V. NO. 280 AND P. P. NO. 81
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Councilman Heath:
Do you feel that taking
gas stations
out of C-1 was
a good move?
Councilman Mottinger:
Yes, I thought
it was a
good move
and I would go
after it
again,
Motion by Councilman Pittenger that Zone Variance No. 280, as it
pertains to the Service Station, be denied failed for the lack of a
second.
Councilman Heath: There are a lot of facets to this
thing. As you can see from the feel-
ing here there are possibly four
people, at least three, who are indefinite on this. Would it be in
order to hold this and study'it further?
Mayor Brown:
Councilman Heath:
Mr. Williams-.
decision 40 days after hearing.
would be delaying the man.
Councilman Barnes:
study it or the maps. I wou Id
next regular meeting.
It would probably be in order but it
would be delaying the man.
Do you have to act on this now before
it becomes effective automatically?
This would not become effective auto-
matically and there is no particular
deadline except the di rective of
However, as Mayor Brown indicated, it
I asked the City Manager for this
report. I didn't see it until
tonight and haven't had the chance to
like to see it held over until the
Councilman Mottinger: In this particular case there is quite
a bit of indecision and on the basis
of the study that the Planning Commis -
Sion has put into this matter and their recommendation that it be
approved,�I would like to make a motion relative to the matter.
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Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Mayor Brown, that Zone
Variance No. 280 be approved. Motion failed to carry by a tie vote
on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilman Mottinger, Mayor Brown
Noes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Barnes
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Z. V. NO. 280 AND P. P. NO. 81 - cont -inued
Mayor Brown indicated that the motion failed to carry due to a tie
vote.
Mr. Williams indicated this was not a denial in the motion's failing
to carry and that it could be revoted upon now or at a later time if
Council saw fit to do so.
Councilman Pittenger: A good portion of this.,plan is the
station. He has changed the Precise
Plan once from the original use. I
would like to ask Mr. Anderson whether he has any other contemplated
use for the easterly portion,- building on easterly portion?
Mr. Anderson: Yes, we have a McDonald's Hamberger
Stand that would go in place imme-
diately. There are also plans for
the 19,000 square foot future building immediately. I would ask
that the Precise Plan be given consideration in that there is no
reason for not considering that.
Councilman Mottinger-. Apparently, if we were to approve
this.Precise Plan, deleting the
service station use, then he could,
in the area where it is designated as a service station, put a
Hamburger Stand and comply with C-1 zoning.
Mr —Williams.- You could hold this portion of,the
Precise Plan in relation to the
Service Station and let him take out
the pump islands and indicate dimensions and parking for the Hambur-
ger Stand without filing a new plan and simply make that amendment,
and show it to the Planning Commission without further hearing,
approving as changed.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman P ' ittenger and
carried that Amendment to Precise Plan of Design No. 81 be referred
back to the Planning Commission with the recommendation that the
Service Station be deleted from the plan and the plan be resubmitted
with some other use stated.
RESOLUTION NO. 1627
Approving a portion of an
Amendment to adopted
Precise Plan of Design No.81
(Granting additional 20-feet
on existing building)
ADOPTED
The City Attorney presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE.CrTY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING A
PORTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ADOPTED
It .
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO.� 81 o
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RESOLUTION NO. 1627 - continued
Page Eleven
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger,
that said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as
follows -
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No. 1627.
Mr. Anderson:
Mayor Brown:
Mr. Anderson:
Mayor Brown:
I still think Council must give *
reason for denial of the variance.
It was not denial, no action has been
taken and that is really where it
stands.
What is the next thing to do if I
still seek a variance?
I believe this would be a matter
best discussed with the City Attorney
rather than Council.
Councilman Heath: This went through the Planning Commis-
sion and it was passed. Due to our
action it was stated that it was just
as if we had not heard this. Doesn't the Commission action still
stand and the thing is passed?
Mr. Williams: Under the action taken it is still
considered pending before you. You
could vote on it at the next meeting
of the Council.
Mayor Brown: There would have been no action on
the variance but when it was brought
before Council for hearing and action,
that automatically over -rode the Planning Commission action.
Mr. Williams: What it actually does is that having
it before you for action suspends
the action of the Planning Commission
until Council actually rules upon it.
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PRECISE PLAN AND LOCATION: 1018 S.-Glendora Avenue
RECLASSIFICATION NO. 186 between Vine Avenue and Wescove Place.
(1405) - Deon M..Carrico
APPROVED Request to reclassify from Zone R-A,
Potential R-P to Zone R-P, and
adoption of Precise Plan of Design.
Approved by the Planning Commission under their Resolution No. 772.
Maps were presented by the City Clerk and Resolution.No. 772 of the
Planning Commission was read.
Mayor Brown stated that all those desiring to present testimony
should rise and be sworn in by the City Clerk.
There being no testimony presented, the hearing was declared closed.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried
that Precise Plan and Reclassification No. 186 (1405) be approved,
subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Planning"
Department.
Mayor Brown called a recess. -Council reconvened at 8:50 P. M.
PLANNING COMMISSION None
RECREATION -AND PARKS None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
INVITATION FROM CITY OF
SOUTH EL MONTE
INVITATION FROM THE CITY
OF LA PUENTE
The City Clerk presented and read an
invitation from the City of South
El Monte in celebration of that
City's first anniversary on July 30th.
The City Clerk presented and read an
invitation'from the City of La Puente
in celebration of that. City's th-ird
anniversary on July 31st.-
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS continued
APPEAL FROM DENIAL DECISION South Hills Baptist Church
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Hearing set for August 10, 1959.
NOTIFICATION FROM COUNTY City of Industry proposed Annexation
BOUNDARY COMMISSION No. 50. No action to be taken.
LETTER FROM CITY OF HOPE The City Clerk presented and read a
communication from the City of Hope
in appreciation of the assistance
given in connection with their recent fund raising carnival.
PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 15 Motion by Councilman Mottinger,
TO COUNTY SANITATION seconded by Councilman Barnes and
DISTRICT NO. 22 carried that the Mayor and City Clerk
Authorization to sign be authorized to sign the Resolution
Resolution granting granting consent to the annexation to
consent Sanitation District No. 22 of
Annexation No. 15.
LOCATXON.- Thackery Street
and Citrus Avenue Annex.
RESOLUTION NO. 1637
The City Clerk presented:
Granting consent to annexa- "A RESOLUTION O.V THE CITY COUNCIL OF
tion of portion of City
THE CITY OF WEST..COVINA, CALIFORNIA.;
to County Sanitation District GRANTING ITS CONSENT TO THE ANNEXATION
No. 22
OF A CERTAIN POR'fION OF SAID CITY TO
ADOPTED
COUNTY SANMTION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY".
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes that
said Resolution be adopted.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Reath,
Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent.� None
Said Resolution was given No. 1637
COMMUNICATION OF JULY
LOCATION: Larkwood and Azusa Avenues,
21, 1959
South of Walnut Creek Wash.
Precise Plan No. 168
T. T. Ryder
This letter, read by the City Clerk,
indicated the placing of recreational
facilities in this development and
submitted such a tentative
proposal on Lots 17 and 18 and other
pertinent facts.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:- continued
T. T. RYDER - continued
Councilman Mottinger:
Mr. Gilbert:
Mayor Brown:
Councilman Mottinger:
Mr. Williams. -
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This is to take the place of the R-1
property to the south?
That is correct.
It might be a better use for that
particular spot than the R-1 would be.
I believe this would be a revision
in the Precise Plan and should go to
the Planning Commission.
Is this Precise Plan pending?
Councilman Mottinger: It has been approved.
Mr. Williams: This matter should be taken care of
by filing a request for amendment.
All Council can do is possibly to
indicate whether they would be generally responsive to this idea.
Mr. Gilbert-, I would want some indication from
Council as to how responsive Council
would be because in planning our
apartments and in getting our loan commitments this would have a bear-
ing on the loan we would receive,, as well as planning recreational
facilities.
Councilman Heath:
Would this plan be developed simul-
taneously with the apartments?
Mr. Gilbert. Not until half of the apartment
development has been completed, and
this brings out a matter that has
come up since the letter to Council. We feel we would need some
clarification relative to approval in order to proceed with the
development. I discussed this with Mr. Dosh and I found it would be
necessary for someone to clarify it in order to be able to proceed.
Mayor Brown: To change it, it would have to go back
to the Planning Commission. We can't
say "go ahead and do it" even if we
were in complete accord. You are changing the Precise Plan on the
property. In fact, you are changing the zoning, actually, from R-1
to recreational, use.
Councilman Barnes: I believe there was a stipulation on
this that R-1 be developed first and
this change might have some bearing
on that stipulation.
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T. T. RYDER - continued
Page Fifteen
Councilman Heath: That is correct and that was my
reason for asking the question as to
whether this change to the recreation
area would see it developed first.
Mr. Gilbert: We do not feel it would be economical
to develop it first with only 16
apartments, However, when 50% are
completed we will have a recreational area put in.
Councilman Heath., I am no t asking for testimony, just
clarification. If these 16 apart-
ments are installed how long would it
be before the next group of apartments would be built?
Mr. Gilbert: They would be started upon the com-
pletion of the 16.
Councilman,Heath: Immediately?
Mr. Gilbert., I can't answer that as on these 16
apartments we are dealing with owner-
ship and not rentals and it would
depend on the sale.
Councilman Pittenger: It still depends on economic conditions.
Mr. Gilbert: This is an entirely new venture in
this City and the 16 apartments will
show us how right we are.
Councilman Heath: If you do these 16 apartments and
they do not go over,there is the
possibility the rest would.not be
built.
Mr. Gilbert: 'We would then build the remainder for
rentals and not for sale which would
change the design of necessity since
they would not be as large or as elaborate.
Councilman Mottinger: It looks as if it may be feasible to
work out something acceptable in this
recreational area insofar as Council
is concerned, if it is reviewed by the Planning Commission and proper
qualifications are put on it, and not until then are we in any position.
to act upon it. The only thing we can do is indicate that much and
have it go to the Planning Commission for study.
Councilman Barnes:
I feel this might be one way of
R-1 lots.
The stipulation was that,R-1 be
developed first e i s are
'I"
not quite wk�r�mzd", this.
getting around the development of
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T. T. RYDER - continued
Page Sixteen
Mayor Brown: I like this recreation there, but
this was done- by variance without
Council ever seeing it. There was no
provision in the past for recreation purposes.
Councilman Mottinger: When I said "proper qualifications
from the Planning Commission" I
assume that Mr..Gilbert cannot know
if it would be economically sound to develop a recreational area
first, but if a bond was put up before subsequent buildings began
for this use then we would have our assurance. Something 'like that
could be worked out through the Planning Commission,
Councilman Heath-,. I think it could be possible that
these 16 units could be built and then
they find they were not profitable
and then the remainder might be held up say 1, 2, 3 or 4 years. In
the meantimeadjacent property might develop, people will buy homes
and then up pops a swimming pool in back of them and it could lead
to bloodshed.
Mayor Brown:. There are ways that might be taken
care of. The property could be posted
-rislative to a future recreational
site,
Councilman Heath- Perhaps there could be a stipulation
set up whereby the buyers of homes
in the area adjacent are advised
this is going to be here.
Councilman Mottinger: That would show in the variance and
it is a matter that could be checked
upon by the buyer.
Mayor Brown: I believe, Mr. Gilbert, at this point
all we can do is say we cannot act
upon it and that it will have to go
through the Planning Commission first.
Mr. Gilbert: Would I be correct in assuming that
we can widen the street up to Lot 15
the northerly end of Lot 15 - without
going any further? That is, put all the improvements on Lots 15 and
16 which would be the 16 units.
Councilman Mottinger:
Mr. Dosh:
It seems this is an administrative
problem.
Proper bondscan be posted.
As indicated in the discussion, this matter should be referred to the
Planning Commission, and recommendations made to Council following
proper procedures.
Ll
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - continued
Page Seventeen
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA The Cily Clerk presented and read a
PLANNING -CONGRESS communication from.Robert L. Jackson
of the Planning Commission which
indicated that the City of West Covina
will act as host to the Southern California Planning Congress on
August 13, 1959 at 6:30 P. M. at the Dinnerhorn.
CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCES
SECOND READING AS AMENDED
ORDINANCE NO. 632
Rezoning certain property on
the northwest side of
Glendora Avenue betweeen
State Street and Walnut
Creek Wash
ADOPTED
The City Attorney presented:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY. COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA REZONING
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
NORTHWEST SIDE OF GLENDORA AVENUE
BETWEEN STATE STREET AND WALNUT CREEK
WASH". (Curtis and Schlanger)
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that further reading of the body of the Ordinance be waived.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes that
said Ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows-.
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absentz None
Said Ordinance was given No. 632
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1628
Prescribing regulations for
bidding - setting time and
place for opening same
ADOPTED -
The City Attorney presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL;OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 935 RELATING TO THE
TIME AND METHOD OF OPENING BIDS,FOR
PUBLIC PROJECTS AND PURCHASES".
Mayor Brown: Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Resolution.
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C. C. 7-27-59
RESOLUTION NO, 1628 - continued
Page Eighteen
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that
said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes.- Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent. None
Said Resolution was given No. 1628
RESOLUTION NO. 1629 The City Clerk presented and read:
Approving appointment of "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Dominic Veronda to Recreation THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING
and Parks Commission APPOINTMENT OF DOMINIC VERONDA AS A
ADOPTED MEMBER OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS
COMMISSION'.'.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, 5econded by' Councilman Bar . nes that
said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes,, Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes. None
Absent� None
Said Resolution was given No. 1629
RESOLUTION NO. 1630 The City Clerk presented and read:
Reappointing Roberta Blood "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
to Recreation and Parks THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING THE
Commission REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERTA BLOOD AS A
ADOPTED MEMBER OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS
COMMISSION".
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Heath that said
Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows.,
Ayes. Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent-. None
Said Resolution was -given No.,1630
RESOLUTION NO. 1,631,
Expressing appreciation to
Walter M. Nollac
ADOPTED
The City Clerk presented and read:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA EXPRESSING
APPRECIATION TO WALTER M. NOLLAC FOR
HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY AS HEAD OF
THE SANITATION DIVISION"..
C. 7-27-59 Page Nineteen
RESOLUTION NO..1631 - continued
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Pittenger that
said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed onroll call as follows:
Ayes. Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent.- None
Said Resolution was given No. 1631.
RESOLUTION NO. 1632 , The City Clerk presented and read:
Expressing appreciation to "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Lawrence W. Bunch THE CITY OF WEST COVINA EXPRESSING
ADOPTED APPRECIATION TO LAWRENCE W. BUNCH
FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY AS
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONER".
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded'by Councilman Barnes that
said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes. Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes- None
Absent-. None
Said Resolution was given No. 1632.
,RESOLUTION NO'. 1633 The City Clerk presented and read:
Expressing appreciation !'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
to Margaret Betts THE CITY OF WEST COVINA EXPRESSING
ADrdPTED APPRECIATION TO MARGARET BETTS FOR
HER SERVICES TO THE CITY. AS SECRETARY
TO THE CITY MANAGER".
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger.
that sai , d;itResolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as -
follows'.
Ayes., Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes- None
Absent-. None
Said Resolution was given No. 1633
RESOLUTION NO. 1634 The City Attorney presented and read:
Finding a certain building "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
structurally unsafe THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FINDING THAT
ADOPTED A CERTAIN BUILDING IS STRUCTURALLY
UNSAFE AND IS A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND
ORDERING THE SAME TO BE ABATED".
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.RESOLUTION NO. 1634 - continued
Motion by Councilman Mottinger,
that said Resolution be adopted.
follows:
Page Twenty
seconded by Councilman Pittenger,
Motion passed on roll call as
Ayes. Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown.
Noes: None
Absent. None
Said Resolution was given No. 1634.
RESOLUTRON NO. 1635 The City Attorney presented and read:
Amending Resolution No. 1072 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
relating to City Attorney's THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING
Sal -airy RESOLUTION NO. 1072 RELATING TO THE
ADOPTED COMPENSATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY".
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that
said Resolution be adopted, Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes�. Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes. None
Absent,� None
Said Resolution was given No. 1635.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
LIBRARY SITE
Mr.
Aiassa.-
Council has received.
CITY -COUNTY AGREEMENT
two
written
reports on this matter.
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE
This
is for
sale of 1.7 acres for
A WRITTEN AGREEMENT
the
proposed
County Regional Library.
The
offer from
the County for this
1.7
acres is
$46,200.00.
I checked with the Department of County Land Appraisal and we cannot
put any restrictions.in the Deed of Sale but we can negotiate a con-
tract in relation to.the library facilities, etc. There are several
items they agreed to fulfill: (1) Break ground approximately in or
near May, 1960; (2) County Library would agree to City's option to
purchase during life of building; (3) They agreed on 20,000 square
feet factor and I think we should spell out the provision of the
square feet minimum area and develop three -branches, maintaining at
present the Vine Street Branch. They agreed to these items at our
joint meeting.
Mayor Brown: Couldn't this escrow be cotingent
on the factor of them not breaking
ground in May, 1960?
C. C. 7-27-59
Page Twenty -One
LIBRARY SITE - continued
Mr. Williams: They do not want the deed to contain
any conditions. It could be done in
the manner suggested by Mayor Brown
or have the provision. that the City may buy it back for the same
amount of money unless'the -building is built within a certain time.
Mayor Brown: I feel that it is important that
.,this building be built on time and
not delayed.
Mr. Aiassa: -I feel that to be fair, and we have
had some delay on our part concerning
appraisals, etc., and recommend that
we give the County until June'30, 1960 to start construction.
Councilman Mottinger: If it is within the fiscal year I
think the time limit would be all
right.
Mayor Brown: They could start construction before
the first of July which is within
the fiscal year.
Mr. Aiassa: All right, we can set until June 30,
1960 to start actual construction.
Motion by Councilman i Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that the City Manager be directed to negotiate with the
County Librarian in a written agreementoutlining provisions agreed
upon at the joint meeting of March 9 1959 and nagott.4
te I—
acros for the p;rice-pfz,$4p,. 'Subject io escrow instructi6ns as out-
290-,-00,
lined by the City Attorney, and that thetity Attorney work with the
City Manager on this matter.
MERCED - GLENDORA ALIGNMENT Mr. Aiassa: This matter was tabled
REFERRED TO PLANNING by Council for further discussion.
COMMISSION FOR HEARING We have two people present in the
audience who have a tentative map
predicated on realignment of Merced
Avenue which doesn't,meet the requirements of our Master Highway Plan
as adopted. To make their tentative map effective, we will have to
amend our major highway plan which shows Merced Avenue with a curve in
it. I have submitted reports to the County Planning Department and
the State Division of Highways. The County wants to maintain the
existing alingment as outlined in our Master Highway Plan, but after
reviewing it with the State Division of Highways they suggested that
if we use gas tax monies we would be able to make a much better align-
ment with the maps here attached.
Motion by Councilman Heath,,,- seconded by Cojncilman Mottinger and
carried that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission with
instructions to proceed to hold public hearings.
Mr. Aiassa: We have a tentative map being con-
sidered and question as to whether
it should be postponed pending the
decision of the Planning -Commission on this matter.
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C. C. 7-27-59
MERCED-GLENDORA ALIGNMENT
I
Page Twenty -Two
Mr. Williams: I think it could be approved on the
condition that the new alirrgment
be approved in the amendment.
Approve it on the condition that the Master Streets and Highways Plan
be approved to conform.with. this and not be approved until amended to
conform and if not amended this will null and void the Tentative Map.
If this party would agree you can hold it and act on it at the same
time of Acting on the street and highway, then you know that both
would conform'.
Mr. Allen Ells of the Evanwood Construction Company stated that he
gave his consent to hold over the tentative map now pending until a
decipion was rendered relative to the amendment to the Streets and
Highways Plan.
RESOLUTXON NO. 1636 The City Manager presented and read:
Amending Resolution No. 1277 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Changing the salary of the OF THE CITTOF WEST COVINA AMENDING
Administrative Secretary RESOLUTION'NO. 1277 BY CHANGING THE
ADOPTED SALARY OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY"..
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Pittenger, that
said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes,.� None
Absent- None
Said Resolution was given No. 1636
BRIDGE -REPORT - ORANGE Mr. Aiassa: Orange Avenue was left
AVENUE DIP out of the Bridge Report but is now
open to traffic. Losing a bridge
there would amount to some $86,000.00
and 1 think it is an item we shall want to get through.
JACK DUBROVE'S CASE Mr. Aiassa: This matter is open
REAFFIRMING OF COUNCILS again and Mr. Dosh has maps outlin-
POLICY ing the proposed alignment of the
new proposed streets.
We still have a couple of items for Co'-u-ncil to decide, the
policy of.Council relative to the improvement of these streets. In
the past the property owners granted us R.O..W., put in curb and
gutters, and we did the black topping and base. The thing I would like
from Council is that this policy is sustained because property owners
wanted to sell that portion of R.O.W. for the street at $1.00 per
square foot.
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C. C. 7-27-59
JACK DUBROVE continued
Mr. Dosh.-
Councilman Heath:
Page Twenty -Three
The Planning Commission adopted the
realignment but the Council n6ver
took action to move that realignment
over close to the Wash.
If you look at this plan in the light
of "What is it going to help?", it
looks like an unnecessary plan.
Councilman Mottinger: We are confronted with the problem of
having to establish the Master Plan
of Walnut Creek Parkway right or
wrong. If we want to run it in the middle of a man's property he
could justify damages which we.can ill afford to pay.
Councilman Heath-,
Councilman Barnesz
Didn't we feel we had to stay
I believe he can be serviced by a
different road in there but I would
like to see the plan changed.
How, in moving this closer to the
Wash ', is this going to affect the
approach on Sunset Avenue Extension?
away from the Wash at that point?
Mr. Aiassa,- The only thing moved was the R.O.W.
width of realignment of the Wash.
Mayor Brown: From Cal�forzvla to Sunset i? whele yo
are MVIFTX-over Part o It s cuY
through a - eady.
Councilman Eieath- Vj�ll the owny pyt xmgrovements in on
both sides o Wa nut reek Parkway?
Mr—Allassa., Curbs and gutters.'
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried that Council reaffirms its previous policy with regard to
secondary streets, namely; that the developer dedicate the entire
street's R.O.W., install curbs and gutters on both sides, and rough
grade the.street, after which the City will complete the base and
pavingo'
MASTER AGREEMENT FOR Mr. Aiassa stated that Council had
DEATH BENEFITS copies of this agreement and that
AUTHORIZATION TO it contains the provisions to which
NEGOTIATE. Council concurs.
In relation to part time employees covered under less than 40 hours
of working time or on hourly pay basis, discussion was -held relative
to this type of employee being covered. However, it appeared to be
the consensus that this would be too difficult to establish under
such conditions, would entail, if it was considered, a -great deal of
work, and was not a usually acceptable idea in most cases.
C.-C. 7-27-59 Page Twenty -Four
MASTER AGREEMENT FOR DEATH BENEFITS continued
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottihg6k and
carried that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized -to negotiate
this contract, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
"RACES" FORM The recommendation of Cleo Boschoff
and also Ronald Thaheld is that
Reede Apgar be replaced as the
Director of Communications by R. Allen Whiting, who will be in charge.
The City Council has copies of the form prepared by Mr. Whiting and
reviewed by the C. D. Area D Communications. I could do this admini-
stratively but I wanted Council to be informed of this matter.
Councilman Heath., I think a remarkable job has been
done by Cleo Boschoff and the plan
has been turned in to the State as a
model plan and will be used throughout the State if it is ' accepted.
I think that she deservesa letter from the Mayor congratulating her
on the amount of work she has put in on this thing.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried
that Council accept the new Master Plan known as Radio Auxiliary
Civil Emergency S(-7��?rvice.'IRACESII and that Mr. Apgar be replaced as
Director of Communication by R. Allen Whiting, as recommended by
Cleo Boschoff and Ronald Thaheld.
FIRE TRUCK USE
TERN-KAN-TERN
and
HI-LITE ACTIVITIES
APPROVED
CITY CLERK
DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE
FROM CITRUS AVENUE
Tract No. 20663 - Lot No. 40
RESOLUTION TO BE
PREPARED FOR APPROVAL
Motion by Councilman Pittenger,
seconded by Councilman Mottinger
and carried that one day use be
approved of the City Fire Truck
for Teen -Kan -Teen and Hi-Lite
activities.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded
by Councilman Mottinger and carried
that the City Attorney be directed
to prepare the proper Resolution
relative to Lot 40 in Tract No. 20663
for driveway to Citrus Avenue.
CITY TREASURER None
C. C. 7-27-59
MAYOR'S REP ORTS
Page Twenty -Five
The.following change of duties were designated to members of Council
by Mayor Brown as follows:
Councilman Heath - Planning Commission meetings
Councilman Mottinger - Recreation and Parks Commission meetings
Councilman Barnes - Personnel meetings
Councilman Pittenger' - East San Gabriel Valley Planning
Committee meetings
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
RECREAMON AND PARKS Council.man.Pittenger., The Recreation
DEPARTMENT and Parks Department have'used us to
look over their policy, As suggested,
relative to City participation in
Baseball fields. We should get started on it. They have a reque ' st
from the American Legion to develop this part on Citrus Avenue. They
appointed a committee of two to go over and measure that property to
see if they could get a regulation Ball Diamond on it.
Another thing is that the Recreation Department has asked the
Recreat.-ILon Commission.for a policy change in the 'handling of children
under 8 year's of age. At present they have no authority to send these
children home from the recreation program and children under 8 years
of age are a parttcular hazard on the school grounds as they usually
have no guardianship and the Parks people have to do what practically
amounts to baby- sitting. If they had more authority they could send
these children home, with a letter, in relation to someone being with
them who might be responsible for the child or children while at the
playground. The Commission has approved the policy change situation
and believe this is something that is needed.
The West Covina Pony League won yesterday and goes to Ontario. The
West Covina American League won two games and they play Glendora
Thursday night at Barranca School. Both teams have moved right along
very nicely.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
the dues from $25.00 to $20.00
Councilman Heath. The League of
California Cities at their last
Directors meeting voted to reduce
in the Los Angeles Division.
C. C. 7-27-59 Page Twenty -Six
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS continued
UPPER SAN GABRIEL WATER Councilman Bar nes: There is A meeting
ASSOCIATION of the Upper San Gabriel Water Asso-
ciation on August
EL MONTE, LA PUENTE Councilman Barnes, I learned the
AND IRWINDALE-ANNIVERSARIES other day that the City -of Irwindale
is having their second anniversary
and I think it might be a nice gesture
to draw up a Resolution congratulating them on th I e anniversary of
that City.
Mayor Brown., If we do it for one we should
certainly do it for all.
Mr. Williams. How old do they get before you quit?
Mayor Brown; Possibly about 5 years..
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Heath and carried
that Resolutions be adopted and sent to the cities of South El Monte,
La Puente and Irwindale congratulating them on their first third and
second anniversary.
RESOLUTION NO. 1638 The City Clerk presented ardread:
Congratulating City of "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
South El Monte on its- OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
first anniversary NIA, CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF SOUTH.
ADOPTED EL MONTE ON THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY
OF ITS INCORPORATION".
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said
Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes.- None
Absent.- None
Said Resolution was given No. 1638
RESOLUTION NO. 1639 The City Clerk presented and r6ad:
Congratulating City of "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
La Puente on its third OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA� CALIFOR-
anniversary NIA, CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF
ADOPTED LA PUENTE ON THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY
OF ITS INCORPORATION".
C. C. 7-27-59 Page Twenty -Seven
RESOLUTION NO. 1639 - continued
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said
Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows'.
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes., None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No. 1639
RESOLUTAION NO. 1.640 The City, Clerk presented and read -
Congratulating City of "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Irwindale on its second OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFOR-
anniversary NIA, CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF
ADOPTED IRWINDALE ON THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY
OF ITS INCORPORATION".
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Heath, that said
Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes-. Councilmen Heath, Pittenge r, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes., None
Absentz None
Said Resolution was given No. 1640
ANNEXATION' COMMITTEE Mayor Brown. Since Councilman Heath
and Councilman Mottinger served
last year on the Committee of
Annexations, they will continue to serve this year on all annexations
to the City.
SALARY SURVEY OF PERSONNEL Motion by Couphe"n Heath, seconded
A,
BOARD pan,_
, t
APPROVED CONDITIONALLY by Councilma I that the Personnel
Board be budgeted'$700.00 to be used
to conduct a Salary Survey by an
agency chosen at their discretion,
but to be confirmed by the City Copncil
before hiring.
Motion passed on roll call as follows.-.
Ayesg Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes., None
Absentt None
C. C. 7-27-59 Page Twenty -Eight
DEMANDS APPROVED Motion by Councilman Heath,seconded
by Councilman Barnes, that Demands
in the amount of $91,246.74, As -
shown on Demand Sheets C-153, C-154 and C-155 be approved. This to
include fund transfers in the amount of $48,183.05.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayesg Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent- None
Mrs-. Van Dame'. I saw in the paper where you were
having trouble getting a secretary
for the City Manager's Office, for
the reason, so the paper gave, that those being interviewed were
not satisfied with the questions that were asked of them and there-
fore did not want to consider the position.
Mr. Aiassg-. We have someone definitely considered
for the job, but there was a written
and oral examination given ardnone
of the applicants passed. I took the time to interview all applying
for the position whether they took the examinations or not.
Mrs. Van Dame: What about putting on more police?
I understand you have more top brass
than you have patrolmen. There are
so many things happening and we need wore men.
Mr. Aiassa: In meeting with other City Managers,
Mrs. Van Dame, it seems we do not
stand alone in this problem. It is
like a wave going on in Southern California at the present time.
Mayor Brown-, We have far less happening in
West Covina than in many other
areas -around,
Mrs. Van Dame: Are you ever going to have lights
on this area of the Freeway?
Mayor Brown-. I would doubt it unless we put in a
terrific tax increase to get them and
to tax the people of the City for
that, I am much opposed to it.
There being no further business, motion by Councilman Mottinger,
seconded by Councilman Heath and carried that the meeting be
adjourned at 10:25 P. M.
C. C. 7-27-59
I
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
Date
As Submitted
With,the following corrections:
Page Twenty -Nine.
Pa,.ge;15 Last Paragraph - The statement of Councilman Barnes
should read "not quite with rQun6i'lman-Mottinger on -
this," instead of "not quite with Mr. Gilbert on
this", as indicated.
Page 26 First Item - The date of the meeting of the Upper
San Gabriel Water Association should read August
12th instead of August 10th as shown.
Page 27 Last. Item - Councilman Heath questioned as to the
correctness of the action "Approved Conditionally"
and asked if it could be so considered. Mayor Brown
indicated that the motion indicated (only) by con-
firmation of Council in relation to the matter and
he felt that clarified the item.
Councilman Mottinger should be indicated As second-
ing the motion on this' item of salary survey and
'not "Councilman Brown"- as indicated.