08-10-1959 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
August 10, 1959
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brown -at 7:35 P.M. in the
West Covina City Hallo The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council-
man Heath with the invocation given by the Rev. Joseph Brady of the
Congreg6tional Church of the Good Shepherds
ROLL CALL
Present; Mayor Brown, Councilmen Heath, Pittenger,
Mottinger, Barnes
Others Present: Mr. George Aiassa, City Manager
Mr; Robert Flotten, City Clerk
Mr; Harry Co Williams, City Attorney
Mr, Malcolm C. Gerschler, Planning Coordinator
Mr, Tom Dosh, Assistant Public Services Director
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 27, 1959 - Approved as corrected as follows:
Page 15 - Last Paragraph - The statement of Councilman Barnes
should read "not quite with Councilman 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.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 215
Accept Street.Improvements
(Standard Oil Co,)
APPROVED
LOCATION, Northwest corner of Barranca
Street and Garvey Avenue.
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Z. V. NO. 215_- continued:
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried that street improvements in Zone Variance No. 215 be approved
and authorization be given for'the release of United Pacific Insur-
ance Company Bond No.(325966) in the amount of.$4,500.00.
RESOLUTION-N0, LOCATION: South of Vine Avenue,
Final MAP of Tract.No. 24157 west of Citrus Street.
(F. J. Zoelle)
HELD OVER AT THE REQUEST OF
THE CITY CLERK
Approving Final Map of Tract No. 24157 and accepting United Pacific
Insurance Company Bond in the amount of $21,910.00 for Street and
Sanitary Sewer Improvements.
The City Clerk indicated that all the necessary information had not
been received in relation to this item and requested that the matter
be held over until next regular meeting.
.I't was the consensus that this be done.
RESOLUTION NO. 1638 The City Clerk presented:
Approving Final Subdivision "A RESOLUTION.,OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF
Map of Tract No. 21043 and THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING A
• accepting Agreement and FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO.
Surety Bond 21043, ACCEPTING DEDICATION THEREIN
(Cole -Noise Construction Co.) OFFERED9 ACCEPTING AGREEMENT BY THE
SUBDIVIDER AND SURETY BOND TO SECURE
SAME.
LOCATION: Southwest corner of Vine Avenue and Hollenbeck Street.
General Insurance Company Bond No. 408874 in the amount of $25,150.00
for Street Improvements and Sanitary Sewers.
Mayor Brown: 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: Councilman Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absento__. None
Said Resolution was given No. 1638,
RESOLUTION NO. 1639
Opening of a 1° Lot
No. 32 in Tract No. 24051
for Street and Highway
Purposes
(Linda Vista Street)
ADOPTED
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
ACCEPTING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PUR-
POSES CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY.HERETOFORE
GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO SAID -CITY."
(Access to Tract No. 21043)
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hFISOLu ION NO. 1639 - continued
LOCATION: East end of Linda Vista Street in Tract No, 24051.
Mayor Brown: Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Mottinger 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.
RESOLUTION NO, 1640 The City Clerk presented:
Approving Final .subdivision "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Map of Tract No. 24914 and THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING A
accepting Agreement and FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO.
Surety Bond 24914, ACCEPTING DEDICATION THEREIN
(Horny Construction Co.) OFFERED, ACCEPTING AGREEMENT BY THE
SUBDIVIDER AND SURETY BOND TO SECURE
SAME , "
Home Indemnity Company Bond No. N 30-34-32.'in the amount of $500;00
for Street Improvements (Sidewalks), and the Anchor Casualty'Company
Bond Noo 16-164100 in the amount.of. $ for Street Improve-
ments and Sanitary Sewers. .�a, 7,0,06
LOCATIONS: Southwest of Merced Avenue,, between Sunset and Evan -
wood Avenues.
Mayor Brown- Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded,by Councilman Heath that
said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll callus follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath,
Noes- None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No,
RESOLUTION NO, 1641
Opening of a 1' Lot 131
Tract No. 20537 for
Street and Highway
Purposes
(Broadmoor Avenue)
ADOPTED
Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
1640.
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PUR=
POSES CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE
GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO SAID CITY.'
(Access to Tract No, 24914)
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RESOLUTION NO, 1641 - continued
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LOCATION: Northeast end of Broadmoor Avenue in Tract No,, 20537,
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Mayor Brown:
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
body, of the Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger 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, 1641.
RESOLUTION NO. 1642
The City Clerk presented:
Opening of a 11 Lot
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
No. 22 .in Tract No. 19318
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
for Street and Highway -
ACCEPTING FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PUR-
Purposes
POSES CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HERETOFORE
(Sandy Hook Street)
GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO SAID CXTY,"
ADOPTED
LOCATION:
., Mayor Brown:
(For Access to Christopher Street - Zone
Variance No. 104).
South end of Sandy Hook Street in Tract No. 19318.
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Barnes,
seconded by Councilman. Mottinger twat
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,
1642.
RESOLUTION NO,
LOCATION: E/O Citrus Street, S/O
Accepting Sewer° Bon
San Bernardino Freeway,
Precise Plan No, 176
(Wilson & Fuesler)
HELD OVER AT THE REQUEST
Accept the Hartford Accident and In -
OF THE CITY CLERK
demnity Company°s Bond No; 3123828 in
the amount of $2,050.00 for sewer
improvements.
The City Clerk requested that
for the held
this matter be deleted from the -Agenda"
present and over
until the newt regular meeting of Council
in that although the bond has
been received the (sewer) easement is
not in order.
It was consensus this be done,
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RESOLUTION -NO. 1643
Determining the necessary
construction of Sewers
as a health measure in
certain City area.
(A°11-58-2)
ADOPTED
Mayor Brown*
The City Clerk presented*
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DETERMINING
THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SANI-
TARY SEWERS IS NECESSARY IN ITUNI
STREET AND OTHER STREETS WITHIN THE
CITY (A°11-58-2)
(Ardilla Avenue and Ituni Street Sewer
District),
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further 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. 1643.
RESOLUTION NO. 1644
Approving map of assessment
district for the improvement
of the Ardilla Avenue and
Ituni Street Sewer Dis.trict-
(A°11-58-2)
ADOPTED
Mayor Brown.
The City Clerk presented*
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING MAP OF
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT
OF ITUNI STREET AND OTHER STREETS IN THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA (A°11.-58-2)
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further 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,
Noes: None
Absent* None
Said Resolution was given No; 1644.
RESOLUTION NO. 1645
Adopting improvement
Plans and Profiles and
Specifications
(A°11-58-2)
ADOPTED
The City Clerk presented*
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA ADOPTING THE PROFILE
AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR IMPROVEMENT OF ITUNI STREET AND
OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
(A'11-58-2)
(Ardilla Avenue and Ituni Street Sewer
District)
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RESOLUTION NO, 164_-,-- - continued
Mayor Brown: Hearing no objections, we will waivd
further 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 Browr.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No, 164.5
RESOLUTION.NO. 1646
Resolution of Intention to
initiate proceedings for the
1911 Act Improvement of
Ardi..l.l.a Avenue and Ituni
Street Sewer. District and
setting date of Protest
Hearing -(September 14, 1959)
(A'11-58-2)
ADOPTED
Mayor Browne
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO IMPROVE ITUNI STREET AND
OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL
BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THERE-
FOR, DECLARING WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN
LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND
THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE
ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT (A'11-58-2)"
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Resolution.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Mottinger, 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. 1646
DISTRICT A'11-58-3
Preliminary Report of the
City Engineer as Revised
APPROVED AND REFERRED TO
CITY ENGINEER RELATIVE
TO PLANS AND SPECIFICA-
TIONS
k
Baymar Street and Norma Avenue Sewer
District.
LOCATION: Baymar Street and Norma
Avenue.
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DISTRICT A111-58-3 - continued
The City Clerk indicated that Mr. Dosh has the over-all sewer district
plans and that -Council has copies of the revised report of the City
Engineer.
City Manager:
Councilman Heath:
Mr. Dosh:
Councilman Heath:
We made contacts into this property
so as not to create another island
(of non-sewered property) as has been
done in the past.
Has a petition circulated in the red
area indicated on the map?
Yes, I believe so, but I do not know
the exact response.
I gathered from the report that
the red area was not included in the
petition nor added to the petition.
City Manager: It was not included on the original
petition but was made a part of the
• revised report and included so that
the project did not start and leave an.island of non-sewered property,
and they would have to come back for sewers in this area, which is
what happeened on bark Ellen Avenue.
Councilman Heath: The rest area is between the petition-
ing areas in green,
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City Manager: The red area has now been included to
fill in all of the area.
Councilman Heath: Were there peititions in this red
area?
City Manager: I believe so, but the report covers
the green area first.
Councilman Heath: I believe my question has been
answered. . I notice the report
mentions the revised district so it
does include the red area.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that the combined map of Sanitary Sewer District No. A111-58-3
be approved and that it be referred to the City Engineer for proper
plans and specifications.
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SANITARY SEWER PETITION LOCATION, Irwindale and Puente
REFERRED TO THE CITY Avenue Sewer District.
ENGINEER FOR PROPER REPORT
City Clerk, The petition for sewers is in'a
certain district represented on the.
map before you and we request this
matter be referred to the City Engineer for proper report.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that the matter of the Sanitary Sewer Petition for Irwindale
and Puente Avenue Sewer District be referred to the City Engineer
for proper report.
PLANNING COMMISSION
LOS ANGELES COUNTY No objections by the Planning Commission
ZONE CASE NO, 3835-(3.)
NO OBJECTIONS LOCATION: West side of Walnut Avenue,.
south of Doublegrove Street.
City Clerk: This matter has been reviewed by the
Planning Commission and they entered
no objections, It is a section of land
300-feet south of Doublegrove, 1320-feet in depth, facing on Walnut
Avenue. It is immediately south of the City limits.
Councilman death:
What zoning classification is going
in here?
Mr, Gerschler: It is R-1 with a land reduction from
10,000 'squar'e foot lots to 7,500 square
foot"lots. The Planning Commission
felt that since adjoining property had been reduced to 6,000 square
foot lots this proposal would be an up -grading.
No objections will be offered by the Council.
REMINDER-: The City Clerk reminded Council of
the meeting of the Southern California
Planning Congress to be held at the
Dinnerhorn at 6:30 Po M., on Thursday,
August 13, 1959.
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SCHEDULED MATTERS
HEARINGS
ZONE VARIANCE NO.'286
South Hills Baptist Church
DENIED
Page Nine
LOCATION,. 424 So, Lark Ellen Avenue
REQUEST: Church Day School Use
Denied by the Planning Commission 9nder their Resolution No. 780.
Appealed by applicant July 21, 1959.
Mayor.,Brown-. Prior to the proceeding on this 'heEii
ing I would like to state that it has
been brought to my attention that'6n
Friday,, August 7, 1959 on Channel 7 at 10-.45 P.M. CommemtAtor Lew
Erwin quoted Dr. Thomas as saying that Mayor Jay D. Brown is'pre-
judiced against the church. I believe my past record speaks for
itself but if Mr. Thomas feels I have been prejudiced, and can con-
vince me of the same,.I will disqualify myself from this public
hearing.
Mrs. Hickso,
I represent the 2,O members of the...
South Hills Baptist Church and we Will
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stake our reputation on the honesty
and the integrity of our Pastor. I have a tape of that which,is be-
ing referred
to and there is no such 4uote-given.
Mayor Brown-
Mr, Milt FEffonmn- of the AW Broad—
casting Studios stated it was a quote.
I would like to reitekate that I se-
conded the motion
referring the original church hearing (before
Council) back
to -the Planning Commission with recommendations for
approval. Py
City Ordinance if the City Council over -rides the de-
cision of the
Planning Commission on a zoning case the matter' must'
be sent back
for reconsideration of the evidence presented. Council-
man Mottinger
made the motion and I made the second. With the nd*'
evidence, when
the matter was passed, it was with a unanimous decision
of all five members
of Council for the church to go in. 'I do not
believe these
facts would indicate any prejudice on my part.
Mrs. Hicks:
I state that you -called it a quote
and it is not a quote.
Mayor Brown:
It was over the television station
and on their tape recor4d1h'g.
Mrs. Hicks-.
I have the tape recording and there is
no such quote.
Mayor Brown:
I believe that only Dr. Thomas is in-
volved in the matter that I have raised
here.
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Z. V. N0, 286 - continued
Mrs -Hicks:
I believe not, as*]" represent the South
Hills Baptist Church.
:Ma:yor Brown-,
I'am asking for evidence of my prejud-
ice against the church and if two members
of Council decide that I am prejudiced
on this matter I will be
disqualified.
Mrs. Hicks-,
Did you talk to Lew Erwin,,he was the
man who made the talk?
Mayor Brown-,
I didnot state.I had spoken' -to Lew
Erwin, I talked to Milt Freeman of NBC
and he told me it was a quote,
Mr. Thomas-,
I did not talk to Mr. Erwin. I stand on
the denial that I did not give this in-
formation out. I do not know where Mr:
Erwin got his information and on the script there 3.s no such record of
a statement;.
There was some confusion
in that to begin with it was about this zoning,
not the church.
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Mayor Brown-,
Do you consider me prejudiced or not?
Mr. Thomas-,
Not prejudiced pertaining to the church
zone variance.
Mayor Brown-,
Do you wish me t:o disqualify myself as
being prejudiced on the matter of the
school? I will state that I am not pre-
judiced against any school.
Mr, Thomas-,
Past indications are that you might be.
Mayor Brown-,
I would again state that I am not pre-
judiced against any school going in,
However, there are various things that
have to be considered at
such hearings, including locations, and my
ideas in relation to such things may have a lot to do with it,
Mr, Thomas-,
I feel that fair and equitable decision
will be given on the evidence to be
presented and you should: remain and-"
give it a fair hearing.
There was no quote made of any statement of
prejudice against the church and I do not feel ,you are prejudiced _
against the church but I
feel there might be (prejudice) against the
school.
Mayor Brown-,
Thank you and I will. sit in on the
public hearing of this matter.
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Z. V. NG. 286 - continued
City Clerk:
of July 30,
area on July
relative to
Mayor Brown:
Page Eleven
The records should show that we have
the Affidavit of .Notice of this hearing
as published in the West Covina Tribune
1959; an affidavit from Mr. Mc Taggext of posiing of the
31, 1959 and that the records indicate notices mailed
this hearing.to 102 people in the area,
equal time to both sides.
Under Ordinance 502 debate is'limited
to time. I would like to know the time
desired by both sides - we will give
Both proponents and opponents indicated that the time of 30 minutes
would be suitable for both parties.
This time was agreeable to Council..
Mayor Brown-, All those desiring to present testimony
will please rise and be sworn in by the
City Clerk.
Mrs. Charlene Hicks of 745 Herring Avenue, West Covina, speaking for
the South Hills Baptist Church stated as follows:
I am authorized to speak for the South Hills Baptist Church. Our"
purpose is to provide a normal and religious educational program and
after prayerful consideration we are asking for a variance to conduct
a Christian Day School. All the facts show that this would be a
benefit to the community and.not a detriment and in every way will -
meet, or exceed, the requirements as set forth by the Ci#:y Ordinance.
There will be no detrimental effects to public ,safety, health or
welfare.
This land on which we ask for a variance was originally zoned for pri-
vate school under Zone Variance No. 1.39 which gave this property the
right to have a private school and it is the same land on -which we
seek a variance. This land was previously selected as a possible -
(public) school site and serious consideration was given as a location
for one of. the West Covina City schools. In relation to this point
I contacted Mr. Clifford Thyberg of the West Covina School. District
and asked him for information in relation to this matter and to quote
him with this statement "We consider this an ideal., school site and
the reason it was not built was that it did not have enough land to
accomoda-te a school of 600 to 700 students and we did not know how
much would be used for flood control." The :size, however, is adequate
for us in relation to public school standards of 80 (students) per
acre although frequently you arc unable to stay within these limits''
to secure adequate open space and playground. We would lik6 to have
no more than 80 students per acre. The condition of this variance
could be limited to 80 students per acre.
The location of the land lends itself to school use. There is a
nursery school to the east of this property which is operat.ing'uhder
a private school variance and I believe it went as far as the 4th
grade, at one time.
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Z.
V.
NO. 286 - continued
Mrs. Charlene hicks - continued:
There is a Wash to the south which provides a buffer zone for sounds
and in an unsolicited letter on file with the City Council it is -
stated that the owner to the south is not opposed to a school on this
land. The church is removed on three sides from residences. On the
one side there are residences, 16 houses bordering on the north. So
far only five of those 16 residents immediately bordering the school
have complained, and this is less than one-third of those directly
affected.
The existing zone is R-A with a variance for church, use. This fact, in
itself, puts this .land in a better position for a private school and
should be located so as to enjoy the benefits of this property right.
We need a variance; for this purposes
All 21 of the approved school sites are located inn-1 zones and
there is nothing unusual to ask for a variance in this zone. The pro-
perty owners knew they were not surrounded by all. R-1 property: At
the time of the final. inspections of these homes in February, 1954, our
property was used as an extension of the West Covina School Systems
• and our land was used, at the east end, as a playground so that the
people did not move in unaware of the school location at the time of
the purchase of their homes.
There has been a definite benefit to the community in the improvements
which the church has established.
This will equal the high standards of our public school system. All
our teachers have Bachelor Degrees and many with Master Degrees.
The church buildings to be used for school purposes which passed final
inspection, and there are 7.oi'"them,..will have no more than 30 pupils
per room and that is a very favorable --number cons- der.ing how many are
in public school classrooms. There --will be no enrollment until the
variance is granted and 90% of the enrollment will be local students.
I will go on record as making this statement.
After the checking of additio". 1-1ctivity by an accoustical engineer,
it would not add greatly to the noise,or to the traffic problem. In
relation to the noise and slope of land, classrooms would be on as lower
level toward the Wash and the noise tests taken indicated that the
noise level would not be raised by classroom purposes. An attempt to
keep children from the residential areas, as far as possible, will be
made, and buildings will act as a buffer between the two.
The traffic is no problem, Traffic isn° t <a. valid opposition since it
is a secondary street designed to carry far above the present load.
Compare the traffic load on Lark Ellen with other streets having two
lanes and an elevated bridge. Lark Ellen has 4,000 cars per day with
8,000 to 9,O00 per day on Azusa, 8,000 per day on Sunset,, and Glendora
has between 12,000 and 13,000 per day. Lark Ellen is carrying about
half the load for which it was designed. If we contributed 80 cars
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Mrs. Charlene Hicks m continued:
per day, which we do not believe we would, it would make the traffic
from the school equal to 2% more which is a negative figure. So long
as the church is there, indications have been there would be a
traffic hazard, but Police Department figures do not bear' -out that
statement. Only one accident has occured, January,1957-to the present;
under date of September 4th at 2:53 A. M. The, driver was intoxicated
or fell asleep. The other accident near the church between January 8,
1957, and the present time was October, 1957. There was minors damage
and occurred at 5:55 Pa M. This is past school hours.
We feel this is the correct use of the land and that although the
land is narrow this is no obstacle as public schools are designed with
patio type areas and have small areas in front of classrooms. This
type could be used, with 12 acres for playground.
It is no ordinary piece of property, this is a problem piece of pro-
perty and is not suitable for R-lo We have contacted architects and
contractors and the most it is worth is $3,500.00 per lot, at the
maximum. The cost of compacting and fill was $2,000;00 per acne and
it is not economically feasible for R-la . It might be asked, if this
'is a problem to school, why acquire it? There mire no problems for
school purposes, it is ideally fixed. We believe that to gain maximum
use for this land, which is sub -standard, to use it as it is would not
be economically feasible for R-1 so what better use for the land than
a school? There are excellent conditions in zoning this for a variance,
otherwise we could not ei.Joy full; property rights under this condi-
tions. No one else has been able to use it and it has been referred
to as the "City Dump" in the past. This use would bring a good
Christian school into the neighborhood and be of benefit, directly or
indirectly, to everyone in the community.
Rev. Wittlinger of St. Martha's Epxscop•a1i church,
520 So Lark Ellen, stated as follows:
I am in a strange position or have strange bedfell,ows,and as a priest
of the Episcopal, Churcb'I come here, first of ag-, to wholeheartedly
support the request of the South Hills Baptist Church to bd allowed
to conduct a "Parish" Day School on their property. We feel very
simply that it has been completely within the traditions of the Chris--
tian Church as a whole, whether Catholic or Protestant, that education
and church are normal companions. The Christian churches of this'
country, where by an large were Episcopal, saw fit to have close align-
ment between church and education and I feel that because of many
"Parish" Day Schools, private schools, primary schools, etc., that
churches are associated with, that this is a right use as a church
function and we would wholeheartedly support these people in this.
In saying this, we would say we are saying no more than this, and we
are not underwriting the techniques and methods that they have used
in any way to see that this thing be permitted.
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Z. V. NO. 286 - continued
Rev. Wittlinger - continued -
The simple fact is that I believe a Christian church has the right to
teach more than on Sunday mornings.
However, we must make a condition to it at this point. It eras iidi-
cated that the owners of property to the south, which I believe referred
to St. Martha's property had given its support in the terms of an un-
solicited letter. I wrote this letter prior to my vacation a few weeks
ago but it was not an unconditional letter, The Walnut; Creek Wash
is not the southern boundary of : the South Hills Baptist Church. In
looking at the map you can see there is a good veal of land north of
Walnut Creek Wash which belongs to our Parish. We bought this As an
investment knowing that the Army Engineers would purchase land in re-
gard to the use of the Wash for flood control. purposes. A numberof
weeks ago I received a call, from the Pastor of the South Hills Baptist
Church, Dr. Thomas, requesting permission to have mechanical, equipment
on his land to be used to grade over and make -the flow of the water
from the church property to the Nash a simple matte°. I told him I
could not give this permission at this time. Prior to this time I
made several. calls and went personally to Dr. Thomas and objected to
. the dumping of various fill and debris upon our hand. It was necessary
for this congregation to dig and recompact before building the church.
However, all of these requests were of no avail and vilt.thin two hours
after he had talked with me the bulldozer proceeded to destroy the
surveyed line, for which the Parish had pajid Mr. Johnso1� to survey, and
.to bury, by use of this mechanical equipment, an established steel
post and wire fence limiting the land belonging to tha Parish, and it
was done with the full knowledge of Dr. Thomas and after full conversa-
tion with me regarding the matter.
The school point I support,but if the zone variance is granted I would
like conditions made to this variance that this congregation be re-
quired, very simply, to re-establish the legal definition of the survey
line as established by Mr. Johnson in terms of surveying and being
duly marked, and the re-establishing of the post and fencing that has
been buried, in any way the Council shall see fit. The Council imposes
conditions upon initial variances, or makes changes, and .if you see
fit to.permit this school use here it shall be regjuired they, xe-establish
the line which involves a great deal of land belonging to use When you
...look at the land, they have little land and we; have 10 acres on our
property. I would suggest and, request that these things mentioned be
re-established at their expense onthis land which at the present time
seems to have been appropriated by the South Hills Baptist Church,
Mayor Brown° I do not know, Reverend Wi,tt.linger,
whether you speak xn favor or against-,
Rev. Wittlingero I would say- I was in between.
Co C, 8-10-59 Page Fifteen
Z. V. N0, 286 - continued
Mr. W. Co Twamey, 1.346 Sunset Hill Drive, spoke in opposition:
I am one of the neighbors who live on the property bordered by the
northern wall of this Baptist Church, We, as a group of home owners,
do not wish to dispute the money and value involved in the Church and
school, but we would like to defend what we feel is our right as a
group of property owners, to a restful existence in a location where
we bought our homes six years ago, In the meantime, a good many
things have happened.
This public scheal , which was open for several days last year, gave
us property owners the opportunity to view, withalarm, the noise and
dust problems, so we can ;speak with limited experience on the various
drawbacks on this thing v_�%ar established residences and in some cases
as near as 30-feet from playground and church.
Although the acoustical engineer employed by the Church states there
would be no noise problem, anyone will agree that children at 30-feet
away can be noisy and the prospect'of 400 children at 30-feet is
frightening. Any attempt to keep these children in hand by supervision,
parents or teachers, is doomed to failure. I am sure these children
A& would look upon the area.a,s an open playground and feel free to use it
for after -hour games and then they would not be under any supervision
or any instructors. The very few children in the bible classes were
plainly audible to the residences to the north. I do not know how many
children were involved but they could very easily be heard.
In regards to the traffic situation, it is very poor as this entrance
to this proposed church is less than 100-feet from base of the bridge
which will carry, a double lane of traffic and there is a visibility
problem here. The street recently was widened 20-feet. This is not
the answer to this problem and if one were to analyze the situation
the escape lane that has been widened on the street may be a small
improvement for cars going north but to use it less than 100-feet from
the base of the bridge, cars would have to slow down an appreciable
amount and would cause a traffic hazard on the bridge itself. This
new widening of the street would have no benefit whatsoever to facili-
tate traffic flow from the north or west.
There has been some discussion in the past of using Leaf Avenue as an
exist from this property. If this were to be done it would not only
be used as an exit but for a point of entry and there would be no one
there to police it. Leaf Avenue is a purely residential street.
This piece of property, through all the discussion, has been called
a problem piece of property. This may be true, and to alleviate this
problem a church was granted, and very reluctantly since it does not
conform to the surrounding use due to the narrow land. If a school
is allowed, every home owner will have a problem piece of property,
too, his own,
C.-C.
8-10-59 Page Sixteen
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Z.
V.
NO. 386 - continued
Mr.
W.-C.
Twomey - continued. -
Precedent may play an important part in this decision. If this
variance is allowed it will open the door to every other church to
ask for, and expect to get, a day school on their property no matter
how the property is situated.
There have been many statements on radio, television and in the paper
of the injustice being done to this church by not permitting this use.
It was specifically stated in the Minutes of the meeting of October 4,
1958, that no Day School was to be here, or contemplated. It was this
statement, and other similar ones, that enabled them to obtain a
church use in the first place. This Day School has been denied three
times in less than a year and there is nothing new to justify different
treatment now.
It is probably within the legal right of the applicant to request the
same variance as often as his inclination and pocketbook will allow,
but we feel that it is a travesty of justice to require property owners
to continually fight a nuisance and a threat to a residential neighbor-
hood. We feel that this application should be denied in such a
. manner that it will be unlikely that it will be brought up again for
the same use.
Good usage has already been granted to relieve the situation of a
problem piece of property. Isn't that sufficient?
Mr. R. Bruce McKenzie„
403 S. Lark Ellen Avenue, spoke in opposition.
I would like to make some comment on the advertisements as they
appeared in the local press and put in by friends of the South Hills
Baptist Church and also by radio broadcasters on a major Los Angeles
network. We felt these statements should not go unchallenged;'.
.In checking properties on which are located private and public schools
in this City, we found none which present a situation comparable to
what we have.here; such closeness to private residences so as to
afford, because of the size and shape of the land, little or no pro-
tection to the rights of the private property owners. Some of these
other schools are undoubtedly in R-1 zones, but they have much vacant
property surrounding them so that prospective buyers can make a free
choice of whether or not they want to live next door to a.school. .
In our case here, the school proponents want to force the people in
the area, who have been here five years or so, to accept a school
right in their back yards. Entrances and exits on these other school
sites are adequate and separated and have clear traffic visibility.
Such is not the case here. These other sites also are not "squeezed'.'
into an unsuitable piece of property such as this one.
Co
C.
8-10-59 Page Seventeen
Z.
V.
NO. 286 - continued
-Mr.
R.
Bruce McKenzie m continued:
One claim in their advertisements is that this site had been con-
sidered an "ideal site" by the West Covina School System. If this -is
ture, then why was it not used as such? Wasn't it in actuality re-
jected as a suitable site and this took place at a time before the
neighborhood was developed and houses built?
Another claim in their ad is that the land was zoned for a school
when it was purchased. This is a misleading statement, as actually
the facts were that an isolated existing house, located at the far
end of the property,, was rented on a non -conforming type of use for
the operation of a Pre-school Nursery, which is a far cry from a full
fledged Day School.'
The traffic problem has been adequately presented by Mr. Twomey but
there is one point that I would like to enlarge upon and that is the
greatly increased foot traffic made up of children going to the high
school and the Cameron School. There is no sidewalk along the front
of this church property on Lark Ellen Avenue and the cars turning in
and out of what would be the exit and entrance to this property would
• present a serious hazard to these children - as peak pedestrian traffic
and peak automobile traffic both occur at the same time.
This ad also indicated that no concessions were being asked. However,
it is our firm conviction that if the school usage, no matter how
limited, is once permitted here they will demand and get one concession
after another. Very conceivably the residential property along Sunset
Hill Drive could shrink so in value that its present owners, if they
would desire to sell, would be unable to recover the actual cost of
their investment - and in an area where valuations have increased
one-third in value.
in a newspaper article in last Sunday's Tribune, a b
alleged to have made a statement from which I quotes
people of West Covina would be shocked if they knew
As Mrs. Hicks was said to have refused to elaborate
seem to me that this kind of a statement is nothing
inuendo uttered merely for its influence value. If
of fact in the statement I, for one, would like to I
at this hearing. This is not the first time such ir
been made by the proponents.
Mr. Bloom,.
229 Myrtlewood Avenue, stated as follows:
I was listening t
and I wonder how
same way and what
and on my home.
press for zoning
have something to
rs. Hicks was
"I believe the
the whole story."
further, it would
more than a sly
there is any basis
ave it brought out
sinuations have
o the televion program referred to and was shocked
many of the half million people listening felt the
affect it is going to have on the property Values
I think it was a disgraceful, way to intimidate or
and I think that if Mr. Kruschev heard he would
argue with Mr. Eisenhower, I think it was deplorable.
C. C. 8-10-59
Z. V. NO, 286 - continued
Page Eighteen
Mr. Bloom - continued,.
I would bring to your attention that in the past, Leaf Avenue has-been
recommended by the Planning Department as an emergency fire exit, -
consider that.
I also think that you are aware of the fact that the Teen -Kan -Teen is
going to be located close to this church and school -and that this
use will certainly bring in many, many teenagers with their cars and
hot rods and also cars of parents picking up children from this build-
ing. It is a serious consideration, even though I hear some laughter
from the audience, in that there are problems that continue to change
from day to day and should be taken into consideration.
Mr, Robert Matzinger of 1424 Sunset Hill Drive and Mr. Robert Becker
of 1340 Sunset Hill Drive stated they wish to go on record as being
im opposition to this use.
Mrs. Hicks, in rebuttal,.
Had we not believed that each of you members of Council were very
• fair minded men and could realize the logic of our arguments, we
would not have come back a second time. I believe this represents
the freedom of speech.
The statement that our playground is less than 30-feet from the wall
is erroneous. There is a 20-foot easement and at no place is there
anything as close as 30-feet. Further, we have not set aside a play-
ground area which is the best argument against this.
They stated 400 children. I do not know where they got this but we
are asking 80,per acre, the 400 children were not mentioned.
The bridge, it was stated, is less than 100-feet from the driveway.
I will go on record it is 165-feet. In relation to the visibility
problem, a test was taken and there is visibility at all times from
cars on the opposite side of the bridge of our driveway.
If there is basis for fact that cars slowing down to make the turn
will cause a -hazard on the bridge, I would like to state that the
speed limit is 25 m.p.h. and if there would be any car making this
turn and cars behind would have to change their speed they would
certainly be violating the ordinance.
There has been no discussion regarding Leaf Avenue being used and
we are not advocating such use, we are opposing that.
In relation to the statement that the church does not conform to
the surrounding use, I would again refer to the Planning Department
remarks that this is a comparable asset to the surrounding land
development of residences.
C. Co 8-10-59
Z. V. NO, 286 - continued
Mrs, Hicks - continued:
Page Nineteen
In regard to the statement there would never be a. Day School here,
it was stated that there is no special school, only on Sunday, but it
does not say there will not be.
It says this matter was denied three times, but it was only denied
twice by the Planning Commission,
I cannot see how they .would be alarmed since they do not know the
circumstances.
The broadcasting was not over a major Los Angeles station; that is,
it was not a paid broadcast, it was made over a local station.
-It was indicated the buyers did not have to make a choice when they
bought homes in here but this land was being used for the West Covina
School systems
It was indicated there are no sidewalks in front of the church, but
there is a sidewalk there.
• It was indicated that property value would shrink. These homes
originally were built and priced at $10,200.00 and they are now worth'
$13,500.00, by appraisal.
I trust that Council will weigh -these facts and take them in the
light of their merits I trust that you will do that and if I did
not trust that you would do it we would not have come back a second
time. We believe that your decision should be based.on the greatest
good for the greatest number of people and that there were only five
out of the 16 property owners who border the school who are in
protest, which is little opposition in view of the fact that this is
a Christian Day School which would be of benefit to the community.
There being"no further testimony, the hearing was declared closed.
The City Clerk presented and read Planning Commission Resolution
No. 780.
City Clerk: A communication was received this
afternoon containing sixteen signatures,
dated August 4, 1959, indicating that
they do not feel a school under Dr. Thomas's auspices and influence
would be an asset to the community, and that they had withdrawn any
and all suport in this particular case.
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Z. V. NO. 286 - continued
Councilman Pittenger.- I would make a remark about previous
use of this land for a school. I was
on the school board when we rented
that building for first, second and third grades for two years.- Let
me remind some of you people who at that time were not in the City
that we had a Sunset School, not as it is today, and we had Cameron
School with 1,400 to 1,600 students, so that we rented anything we
could to get children in school. We rented the Japanese -American
Clubhouse, the Community Church, the old ranch home on Orange, etc.
We would have rented anything to get the children in the City in
school. This property was offered for a school but was turned down
as it was not large enough and the only consideration in relation to
the existing building there, was to use it immediately so let's set
the record straight on that. The school district never considered
that property for a school site and any use made of it was a non-
conforming use.
Councilman Mottinger: It is always difficult to be the first
one to make remarks on a controversial
subject like this as you do not know
if you stand alone or have strong support. There have been several
comments with regard to testimony and the facts in this case. In the
first place, I think it should be definitely understood that we, as a
Council, are not judging the right of a church to have a school - we
are considering only the land use and I do not believe it would be
our perogative or within our jurisdiction to consider whether or not a
church has the right to have school and let that be clear in the
record.
It has been intimated this evening that there hag been a continuing
series of crises regarding this piece of property. I think I can say
that probably easier than other members 6f Spuncil because at the
time of the variance fcfrthe church u`s'=4IPw4�ashe one who made the
motion to grant the variance and sometimes I have lived to regret
that action. Some of the things causing these crises was regarding
,the violation of the Sign Ordinance,
and that
-the Church was.given permission for use as a Church onlya(,
was part of` the discussionblw oir Council)and the building permit, as
granted, was granted for a church school only and not for a Day
School.
Councilman Pittenger has made some remarks regarding the West Covina
School District's consideration of this property. I do not cbrrect
him, only in one small Item; The original thought of using the pro-
perty was made at a time when there were no homes on that south side
of Sunset Hill Drive and this was part of the original -'McConnell
property. At that time there was almost enough room to use the exist-
ing land and eventually build a school. Before anything further could
be done on that matter, and hesitating because of the shape of the
land, thelotswere sold and the idea for such use of the property
was discarded., Its location, so far as its position in the City, was
good but the land was not practical to use for such a use.
MC. Co 8-10-59 Page Twenty -One
Z. V. NO, 286 - continued
Councilman Mottinger - continued. -
I, personally, regard the pressure that has been brought to'bear
almost to verge on intimidation regarding this request for zone
variance. Council is required, and it is their duty, to judge on
the facts as presented and not as a result of anything a pressure
.group might happen to bring.
In regard to the numbers of people who might be o �po ed, it would be
the duty of Council to act on the matter whethe�"h"ere was w audible
opposition If five people are opposing it is one thing, and
if none at all we still have to act on the merits of the case. The
situation is not changed since the last time of acting upon this
matter and I, for one, am not inclined to change my decision as it
was made the last time.
Coundlman Heath: I sympathize with these people in the
fact that they do not want a school
in their back yard. Everybody has their
own feelings for and against schools and evidently there are five
very much against it. However, there is one facet that we are over-
looking and that facet is this; the property is definitely a problem
piece of property., Before the Church was put in there I graded my
yard and dumped the excess dirt in that area, with permission, of
course. I know the problem there was in getting into that hole and
getting out of that hole. I have seen,the contour of the property
from down -under and on top and I would say it was definitely a problem
piece of property.
Now it has been said that this cannot be satisfactorily developed R-1
because of the cost of the compacting and fill. I believe that it
would be prohibitive so what do we do now with this problem piece of
property? You can't prohibit a man from developing his property, so
the way we do it is to go to a different zoning classification of
his property. I think we should look at the entire picture and not
just the trees in front of use This piece of property is classified
R-A and should be able to develop without losing money. If it does go
R-1 where does it go? If you go down the list of what could go in
there, - gas stations and grocery stores are out of the question.
One thing is R-3 apartments.
I feel if I owned this piece of property and I wanted to develop it,
I would come to the Council and say this is a problem piece of pro
perty but I can't develop anything other than R-3 and would like a
variance. The purpose of a variance is to bring the value of his
property up to the value of adjacent property. I would state this
fact becase just within a few hundred feet on a similar size piece
of property there has been granted R-3 and there will be R-3 on it.
I do not think the area is for R-3o I would like to ask whether a
man could justifiably get R-3 on this property to bring this property
up equal to the surrounding property. I do not mean this as a threat
but it is a fact we have to look at. I wouldn't want to live in a
C. C. 8-10-59 Page Twenty -Two
Z. V. NO. 286 - continued
Councilman Heath - continued.
neighborhood with R-3,_I would rather have a church with a variance.,'`
Maybe some one can correct me, but if it does not go this way what
will go in to make it pay and realize a profit? Maybe a church .-
school isn't the best thingin there, and it is mean to say this to
the opposition because it nails you to the wall and crucifies you,
but which would you rather have? Maybe some would rather have R-3
in there, I would not.
So far as the Church is concerned, they have tried to make every con-
cession. I believe it may be better for us, as a Council, to consider
the better way to go and take the lesser of two evils. Place restric-
t16ns to protect the people and let us stand back and take a look at
this thing.from a "birdseye view" and consider all evidence in relation
to it.
Mr. Williams do you feel the true interpretation of.the variance which
says we must not discriminate against people is that a variance is .to
bring this property up to value of the surrounding property? Do you
feel,.. if.the owner asked for R-3, do you think he has a good
• legitimate case here, legally?
Mr. Williams: There is a good chance, Councilman
Heath. The evidence heard tends
toward this conclusion in that it is
not economically useable for the zone in which it is located. Uses
for that zone are not applicable to this property. The Planning
Department substantiates this conclusion. That would mean they either
would be entitled to a rezoning into something to make the property
economically useable, comparable to adjacent property, or a variance
that would accomplish the same result. Whether R-3 or school and
church, or a saloon, but they would be entitled to some use to make
the property economically and beneficially useable.
Councilman Barnes-, I think that most of the problems have
been covered so far as I am concerned.
However, there was a statement that
Mrs. Hicks made in the latter part of her request in regard to answer-
ing the question of whether this would be used for a Day School or
Sunday School only. The previous question was asked by myself as
to whether this would be used for a Sunday School only, and that
was answered by the Reverend Thomas at that time. At that time, how-
ever, I do not think anything other than a church would have passed
the Council. If they had added a Day School the Council would not
have been in favor, at least I would not have been, but possibly by
now adding the additional land it could be. I sat in on the Planning
Commission meetings at the time of the hearing. They suggested at
that time that Leaf Avenue extend down toward the Wash and cul-de-sac
and be developed into R-1 with the school on the west so it would
buffer anything to the east, but I can't see the advantage of develop-
ing land to the west in R-1 and if so would there then be enough land
left to accomodate a school at all? If.they took the land that was
C. Co 8-10-59
Z. V. NO.' 286 - continued
Councilman Barnes - continued:
Page Twenty -Three
remaining and put in 80 students per acre and left out use of church
and its parking lot, how could they consider they would have enough
to make a.Day School pay? So far as the Church is concerned, I do not
think it could develop properly and yet have enough land left to have
a ,good Day School,
Mayor Brown: The nursery school is on a variance
with a time limitation which is running
out in less than two years. At the
time this was done, we knew there would be changing conditions in there
and so did not make it permanently for a school, Councilman Heath
stated this property might go R-3> There is a church on part of the
property now so there is no likelihood of the land going R-3. By the
time they tore out the church building they would have put more into'
it than they possibly could commence to get out of it. It would be
cheaper to develop in R-1 at the present time and I know whereof I
speak because I am in the heavy construction work.
The variance asked for tonight shows no Precise Plan whatsoever and I
vote on no Zone Variance until there is a definite Precise Plan.
There is a plan showing classrooms but no playground area, no recreation
facilities to be used in conjunction with the school. There is shown
a proposed nurse's office. It can be vaguely interpreted as a Precise
Plan but it does not meet any requirements.
If the homes sold for $10,500.00 and are now selling for $13,500.00
they are lacking 7% of the property valuation appraisal of the County
so I can't see where a day school would benefit this property if it
is already lacking according to appraisal,
Councilman Heath: When I spoke of R-3 I wasn't talking
with the understanding of removing
the church. I was talking of the
property to the rear of the church which is now in a deep depression.
I was talking about that area from there, back.
Mayor Brown: It is only an option to buy that
amount as I pointed out on the map.
Councilman Heath: I think there could be restrictions
put on here that would help this
problem. I think if the playground
was limited to the south side of the property at the far end and away
from the school it would be advantageous from the point of inter-
ference of classrooms further away from residence. When I was think-
ing of R-3 I was thinking of the back end of this property now. So
far as developing the rest R-1, it would not be economical to develop
such a land -locked piece of property and the Fire Department would not
go for it as they couldn't turn their engines around. Your comment.
was you doubted if it would go R-3. I still feel that if the owner
legally posted it and quoted our laws he could get R-3 and Mr. Williams
indicated he has to get something in there: G
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Z. V. NO. 286 - continued
Councilman Heath - continued:
I think a compromise could be made here, with all due respect to the
home owners around there, to get this property cleared up in a way
satisfactory to the surroundings. I think there could be a compromise
made.
Mayor Brown: Prior to answering any statement I
would indicate that we are in no way
discussing the school, we are dis-
cussing land use as a Council. The variance is on land, not on a school.
or anything else. The figures of 80 students per acre would bring it
to 504 students on this very narrow piece of land. They state 7 class-
rooms at 30 students each, which would give 210, but 6T acres:at 80
students per acre would give 504 students. Before I would consider
this I would need a Precise Plan spelling out where the playground is,
where school rooms go and how many. With your insistence on the proper
use of a variance, if this is your interpretation I might mention the
denying of a use, under variance, to a man who already has his property
commercially zoned,
Councilman Heath:
adjacent property, that is not.
That variance, which took place two
weeks ago, is on the same piece of
property and doesn't apply. This is
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that Zone
Variance No. 286 be held over until next regular meeting with the
request that a Precise Plan be presented showing all the details of
this proposal at that time.
Discussion of the motion follows.
Mayor Brown: I will not be at the next Council meet-
ing.
Councilman Pittenger: I think we should get this settled
and settled with full Council present.
Perhaps we could hold it over two meet-
ings from now and I might consider the motion made, but I do not want
it done with only four members of Council present.
Mayor Brown:
Although this was to be presented at
the latter part of this meeting, I
would ask the City Clerk to read this
communication at
this time.
City Clerk.
"It is with deep regret
that I am
forced to ask for a 60
day leave of
absence, due to health.
I know the
burden this places on the rest of the Council due to the
heavy work
load that is now
facing the Council, but my doctor has
asked that I
quit the Council,
or at least take a leave of absence".
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Z. V, NO. 286
- continued
Councilman Heath: I think we should refer
this
letter to a study
session.
Mayor Brown:
If Council does not see
fit
to act on my request,
I will state that the law of
the City says I can
take 60 days without 0.
K. of
Council, and so as of
this moment I
am going - either that or I will
have
to resign.
Motion, as indicated above, failed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath,,Barnes
Noes: Councilmen Pittenger, Mottinger, Mayor Brown
Absent: None
Councilman Barnes: I would like to ask the proponents,- in that
they have a line running through the map beyond
which I think was a proposed R-1 zone to be used
and developed by the Church, how many acres would be available for play-
ground use and also parking, other than for the Church?
Mr. Thomas: It would be started at the extreme east end of
property and proposed extension of Leaf Avenue.
The present contract holds to the center of Leaf
Avenue. Property on the west side of Leaf Avenue would be developed
into R-1 and would take lots within 27 or 30 feet of existing house.
Councilman Barnes: You have marked 140-feet almost to the existing
westerly edge of the nursery school. If this is
used for R-1, how many acres would be left in
the present property?
Mr. Thomas: It would leave about 51 acres.
.Councilman Barnes: Does this include the Church building and parking
lot?
Mr: Thomas: Yes.
Councilman Pittenger: There is 140-feet depth from center of Leaf
Avenue. You would indicate you are using an
acre there to get 12 lots.
Mr. Thomas: The east boundary of our property is the center
line of Leaf Avenue. We are quoting our archi-
tect and there would be 6 lots on each side of
Leaf Avenue.
Councilman Barnes: Theionly the westerly six lots from the center
line of Leaf Avenue would be your development,
the other belongs to another builder?
\� Mr. Thomas Yes, and we will dedicate 60% of Leaf Avenue
to the City. We would develop those lots
easterly, running north and south.
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Page Twenty -Six
Councilman Mottinger: I am particularly interested in the
action being taken on this matter. I
expect to be absent at the next meeting
of Council as I will be away on vacation.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger,
that Zone Variance No. 286 be denied.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes:. Councilmen Pittenger, Mottinger, Mayor Brown
Noes: Councilmen Heath, Barnes
Absent: None
Mayor Brown called a recess. Council reconvened at 9:40 P. M.
RECREATION AND PARKS
GENERAL MATTERS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
NOTIFICATION OF INCORP-
ORATION OF CITY OF
HIGHLAND KNOLLS
NO PROTEST
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
Board of Supervisors notification of
intention td circulate petition.
Mr. R. Becker, 1340 Sunset Hill Drive:
In reference to requesting more hearing on a variance for a Day School
by the South Hills Baptist Church, I would like to know if they are
allowed to ask for hearings on the same request in the future or if
some type of ordinance couldn't be put in effect to stop such exact
same requests, when it has been denied four times in actions of Commis-
sion and Council. It would seem a situation like this should be
straightened out for at least some normal length of time. We do not
know what`to do in the future. Can this thing be brought up forever?
Mayor Brown: So long as they have $50.00 they can
submit it forever, every time they file
for variance. However, it has to go
through the Commission again and proper notifications posted.
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ORAL,COMMUNICATIONS - continued
Mr. R. Becker - continued:
On this church property they have four spotlights. They are very close
to our property line and sometimes this spotlight is left'on all night
and it shines directly into our house windows and bedroom. Is there
some way in which they could be directed to shine these lights to give
sufficient parking lot illumination but not into our home? They
probably do not know -the lights are an annoyance but I wanted to bring
this to Council's attention.
Mayor Browne This is a matter that I believe the
City Manager should handle so that it
is seen to that some deflector is
placed on these spotlights. It would be a violation of ordinance,
having them shine directly into homes in the area.
Mrs. Helfricko
Mayor Brown:
includes your proposal of
Mrs. Helfricko
In checking this new map of the
Highland Knolls,I would like to ask
where our proposed annexation stands'.
I believe it would be considered dead
in that they (Highland Knolls) have
filed an incorporation map that
annexation.
Is there anything by which we can
withdraw legally from the area that
is now being considered for incorpora-
tion?
Mr. Williams: Not now, in that they have filed and
they have priority. The only thing
you might do now, assuming they have
obtained sufficient petitions to meet this request, would be for you
to go before the Board of -Supervisors and ask to be excluded from this
incorporation before the formation of a City. If a solid area asks
to be excluded you would probably be excluded. If the Board receives
protest petitions over 51% that kills the whole proposed incorpora-
tion, but even though they would not get 51% of protesting petitions
they can leave out anyarea that requests it if there is a solid block
opposing it.
Mrs. Helfrick: In that case, is our annexation pro-
ceedings killed or held in abeyance?
Mr. Williams: There were no annexation proceedings.
Mrs. Helfricko I mean that it iIsn't dead so that we
would have to start all over again to
the point we have gone in this matter:
Mayor Brown: I believe it would be held in abeyance.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONTRACT WITH LOUIS J.
KROEGER AND ASSOCIATIES
FOR SALARY SURVEY
APPROVED
Page Twenty -Eight
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, --seconded
by Councilman Heath, that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to sign the
contract to conduct the Salary Survey
with Louis J. Kroeger and Associates
at the cost of $700.00.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
CAMILLE GARNIER AND
JUNE G. WHITE
(Cortez Park parking area)
APPROVED
PURCHASE SIGN EQUIPMENT
APPROVED
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded
by Councilman Pittenger and carried
that the Mayor and .City Clerk be
authorized to negotiate an agreement
with Camille Garnier and June C. White
in relation to Cortez Park parking area.
For refacing of old signs.
Councilman Pittenger indicated that he thought this should be pur-
chased in that the City can resurface their old signs and have some
30 to 40 percent on the work.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Pittenger, that
the purchase of sign equipment in the amount of $299.00, plus freight
from Minnesota, be approved.
Motion passed on roll call as follows: �.
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
USE OF MINOR OFFENDERS
FOR CITY WORK
.CITY MANAGER TO WORK -THIS
OUT WITH.CITY ATTORNEY
AND JUDGE.
The City Manager indicated that the
Judges in the Citrus Municipal Court
were assigning various juveniles
charged with misdemeanors to work
out their time with the City and that
it was felt Council should state a
policy on this matter rather than have
it done administratively.
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Page Twenty -Nine
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS - continued
Use of Minor Offenders - continued:
The City Attorney indicated that the City assumes no responsibility on
behalf of these juveniles. The members of Council indicated in dis-
cussion that they felt these juveniles were not hardened criminals and
that they might be helped a great deal, rather than be sent to
Juvenile Hall. The Judges should certainly use a great deal of discre-
tion in sending these young people to work with the City. The con-
sensus was that..this probably would do more good than harm and since
the City assumed -no responsibility it possibly would be a good thing
to try for a period of time.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that the City Manager be directed to work out this matter with
the Judges and City Attorney.
AUTHORIZATION TO DEPOSIT Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded
$50,000.00 AS PER AGREEMENT by Councilman Barnes, that the
NO. 21853 Finance Officer be authorized to
(Vincent Avenue Bridge) draw a warrant for $50,000.00 and
APPROVED deposit.it with the County of
Los Angeles as per agreement No.21853.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded
SALARY TO MR. TOM DOSH AS by Councilman Pittenger, that Mr. Tom
ASSISTANT PUBLIC SERVICES Dosh be paid .the sum of $75.00 extra
DIRECTOR per month for serving in the capacity
APPROVED of Assistant Public Services Director,
commencing August 1, 1959.
Motion approved on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
AUTHORIZATION OF
ADDITIONAL SALARY TO
CLEO BOSCHOFF
APPROVED
Motion passed on roll call
Ayes: Councilmen Heath,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Authorized by budget.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger,
seconded by Councilman Heath, that
Cleo Boschoff be given the salary
of $75.00 additional per month, as
authorized in the budget, effective
August 1, 1959.
as follows:
Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS - continued
Page Thirty
RESOLUTION NO. 1647 The City Manager presented and read:
Amending Resolution No.1277 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
by adding a certain new THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING
position RESOLUTION NO. 1277 BY ADDING A CERTAIN
ADOPTED NEW POSITION". (Deputy City Treasurer)
Motion by Councilman'Heath, seconded by Councilman Mottinger, that
said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent; None
Said Resolution was :given No. 1647.
RESOLUTION NO. 1648 The City Manager presented and read:
Amending Resolution No.1277 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
by adding certain class THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING
specifications RESOLUTION NO. 1277 BY ADDING CERTAIN
ADOPTED G+aJ U� CLA�PEC,1[FICATIONS" 3Y o ��
Moti n by�cdn Pitte�, deolman Heath, that
said Resolution be adopted. Motion passed.on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No. 1648.
REMODELING OF FINANCE Motion by Councilman Pittenger,
DEPARTMENT, CITY CLERK'S seconded by Councilman Mottinger and
OFFICE AND OLD FIRE..STATION carried that authorization be given to
APPROVED proceed with the remodeling, as out-
lined, of Finance Department, City
Clerk's Office and Old Fire Station,
for which money has been budgeted.
BASIC FRANCHISE ORDINANC$ Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded
by Councilman Pittenger and carried
that the City Attorney be requested,
to draw up a Basic Franchise Ordinance.
C. C. .8-10-59 Page Thirty -One
CITY MANAGER REPORTS - continued
SUBGRADE - SPECIFICATIONS Mr.' Dosh has prepared a report on this
FOR INSTALLATIONS OF SUB- and presented it to Council. This
'SURFACE UTILITIES matter was discussed staff -wise and
the public works department felt it
should be reviewed by Council and the
matter tabled for the present.
REQUEST FROM UNIVERSITY The City Manager indicated this was an
OF CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO exchange student who will work with
STUDENT FROM PAKISTAN the City in relation to the study of
WORKING WITH THE CITY government. It would entail no cost
APPROVED to the City and he would start in: -
December and be with the City for about
five or six weeks. There was some
problem of suitable facilities and it was felt that he could possibly
use the spare bunk at the Fire Station where he would be in close
proximity to study City facilities and become acquainted with City
personnel.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
. carried that this matter should be permitted to proceed as indicated.
CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF
CAPTAIN GUERIN FOR ONE
YEAR AFTER RETIREMENT
APPROVED
Motion by Councilman Mottinger,
seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried that permission be granted
for Fire Captain Guerin to continue
employment with the City for one year
after his normal retirement date,
with the stipulation that he provide his own medical check-up each
year and subject to the approval of the Fire Chief.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE RETIRE-
MENT OF IRA SCHAEFFER
(August 15, 1959)
APPROVED
RADAR STUDY OF SPEED LIMIT
ON LARK ELLEN AVENUE FROM
GREENV I LLE DRIVE NORTH TO
GARVEY'BOULEVARD
CITY ATTORNEY INSTRUCTED
TO DRAW ORDINANCE
CHANGING SPEED LIMIT (TO
35 M.P.H.)
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded
by Councilman Mottinger and carried
that Council accept the retirement of
Ira Schaeffer as of the date of August
15, 1959.
The City Manager stated that this street
has a speed limit of 25 h.p..h. but that
a recent radar check indicated that at
Greenville Drive the speed limit was
averaging 34 m..'p.h.; north of Cameron
Avenue was 39.5 m.p.h.; at Stuart .
Avenue it was 35.0 m.p.h.; and south
of Garvey was 35.6 m.p.h..
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS - continued
Lark Ellen Avenue Speed Limit - continued:
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and _.
carried that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an Ordinance
relative to the speed limit on Lark Ellen Avenue (to 35 m.p.h.)
CITY MANAGER'S VACATION
IN PART
APPROVED
for the City Manager to take
17, 18 and 19, 1.959.
August 17, 18, and 19, 1959
Motion by Councilman Pittenger,
seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried that authorization be given
three days (of his vacation) on August
SALE OF OLD POLICE The City Clerk indicated that this
BUILDING building.had been readvertised and
there had been two offers at $12,000.00
and $13,500.00. However, there was a
request for the building to be leased for 16 months, for use as head-
quarters of the Democratic Party.
Mr. T. Slauson stated they wanted to lease for the remainder of this
year and for the year 1960 and this would be the Democratic Headquarters
for this whole district.
In discussion it was indicated that Council would only desire to rent
this on a month to month basis so as not to block any sale that might
be forthcoming. It was consensus that the party offering the $1.3,500.00
be spoken to in regard to said offer and also possibly to readvertise
for bids on this building again, in the light of the possibility of
obtaining a higher bid.
"CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCES
INTRODUCTION
An Ordinance rezoning
certain property at
1018 S. Glendora Avenue
The City Attorney presented:
"AN'ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA REZONING .
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1018 SOUTH
GLENDORA AVENUE BETWEEN VINE AVENUE
AND WESCOVE PLACE'. (Deon M. Carrico)
Mayor Brown-, Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Ordinance.
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ORDINANCES - continued
Page Thirty -Three
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and ..
carried that said Ordinance be introduced and given its first reading.
INTRODUCTION
An Ordinance requiring
Persons convicted of felony
to register in the office of
the Chief of Police
Mayor Brown-.
The City Attorney presented;.
''AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA REQUIRING
PERSONS CONVICTED OF A FELONY WHO
HAVE COME INTO OR SHALL BE WITHIN
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA TO REGISTER
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
OF SAID CITY
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Ordinance.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and
carried that said Ordinance be introduced and given its first reading.
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO, 633
Amending provisions of
Ordinance No. 103 relating
to the erection of traffic
control devices and declar-
ing the same to be urgently
needed
ADOPTED
The City Attorney presented and read:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING
PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 103
RELATING TO THE ERECTION OF TRAFFIC
CONTROL DEVICES AND DECLARING THE
SAME TO BE URGENTLY NEEDED FOR THE
PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH AND SAFETY",
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that
said Ordinance be adopted. Motion passed on roll call as.followso
Ayes-. Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes; None
Absent; None
Said Ordinance was given No. 633.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO; 1649
Granting access rights
from Lot 40, Tract No.
20663 to Citrus:Street
14 ADOPTED
The City Attorney presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA GRANTING A
PERMIT FOR DRIVEWAY ACCESS TO CITRUS
AVENUE". 7.
C. C. 8-10-59 Page Thirty -Four
RESOLUTION NO, 1649 - continued
Mayor Brown:.
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, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No. 1649.
RESOLUTION NO, 1650
Withdrawal of certain
portions within the City
from County Fire Protection
District
ADOPTED
Mayor Brown:
The City Attorney presented. -
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA_DESCRIBING
CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CONSOLIDATED
COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WHICH
HAVE BEEN INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITY OF.
WEST COVINA AND DECLARING THE SAME
WITHDRAWN FROM SAID DISTRICT".
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, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No. 1650.
HOLDING OF MEETING AT
REGULAR MEETING DATE OF
AUGUST 24, 1959 TO INTRO-
DUCE TAX ORDINANCE
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Because of absence of Councilmen due
to vacations, it was indicated that
this matter be taken up at the regular
meeting August 24th, due to its urgency,
and then the regular meeting to be
adjourned until date of August 31, 1959
for adoption of this Ordinance.
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C — C. 8-10-59 Page Thirty -Five
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC.
HEARINGS SET FOR AUGUST 24TH
MEETING TO BE RESET FOR
AUGUST 31ST
APPROVED
Motion by Councilan Pittenger, seconded
by Councilman Barnes and carried -that
the City Clerk be authorized to post
public notices that no public hearings
will be held on the night of.August 24,
1959, and that they will be reset for
hearing on the night.of August 31, 1959.
Mayor Brown requested that hearing on Precise.Plan 162,,Amended.,
(M. Kandel) and Precise Plan 190 (San Gabriel Valley Cleaners)
be held together with their Zone Ganges on August 31, 1959.
Mr. Heath requested that hearing on Precise Plan 126,.Amended
(L. S. Pynoos) be held on August 31, 1959.
COMMUNICATION FROM Relative to indications on the matter
MR. HASTINGS, ATTORNEY of placing of marble game of chance
AT LAW in bowling alleys in the City.
Mr..Aiassa indicated he had not seen this communication and it was
consensus this be held over pending study, of the matter by Mr. Aiassa.
CITY CLERK
UNITED NATIONS
DAY CHAIRMAN
City Clerk appointed
REMINDER
1960 CENSUS HOUSING
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
AREA "D" CIVIL DEFENSE
APPROVED
October 14, 1959
It was consensus that Mr. Flotten be
appointed as Chairman of the United
Nations Day.
CivilDefenseCommittee of Los Angeles
City Council hearing on August 19 and
20, 19 59 .
$3,000.00 to City approved in budget.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger,
seconded by Councilman Heath, that
the Mayor and the City Clerk be,
authorizedto Sign the Joint Powers
Agreement for Area "D" Civil Defense
in the amount of $1,078.15.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
C. C. 8-10-59 Page Thirty -Six
CITY CLERK -.continued
Joint Powers Agreement - continued:
It was consensus that since the County is going along with this, even
though it is not ironing out all the problems relative to a completely
satisfactory program, authorization should be given.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded
by Councilman Pittenger and carried
that the City Treasurer's report
for June, 1959, be accepted and filed
for the record.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Heath gave a report on the League of California Cities
meeting and the points of discussion with regard to Mr. Bonelli's plan
of Senate reapportionment. It was brought up to back this plan, but
the State representative to the League indicated that if this is done
• it may upset the water program that is now ready to go. Delay would
not be detrimental since it could not be acted on until next year, 1960.
It was indicated although League recommendation was for a reapportion-
ment'that the League represented the north as well as the south, and
under that.consideration there might be some sections that would be
hurt by this and some that would not be hurt. The matter was finally
tabled.and no action taken on it. However, the plan seems to be gain,
ing momentum. Statements after the meeting indicated that if this
were pushed perhaps there would then be enough strength gAindd.through
it to push the water program anyway and that if you got this you could
get the rest.
Councilman Mottinger indicated his inclination was in support of this.
matter although he realized that the League has a great deal more
insight than the City would have or individuals would have but that
he couldn't see why this might upset the water program.
Mr. Williams stated that this matter as, presented by Mr. Bonelli made
this strictly a north and south deal, Whereas the League's idea is
that this does not have to be a north -south deal but that it is an
urban and non -urban question. It might be agreed thisideais right
but that the timing is not right and.that it should be made an urban
and non -urban question when it is brought up. They feel it requires
further study and,that the lines at the present time are not correctly
drawn.
4 Mayor Brown stated he felt the timing was not good on this. 0 %
It was felt possibly no action should be urged at this time.
C. C. 8-10-59
Page Thirty -Seven
The City Manager indicated that he felt Mr. Bonelli should be contacted
by a member of Council. It was consensus it should be the Mayor, so
that the information sent to Council is properly acknowledged in
relation to the proposition of the Senate reapportionment.
Councilman Heath questioned as to the matter of Citrus Avenue Bridge.
Mr. Dosh indicated that the.City has not, as yet,received information
back from the County on the item.
Councilman Barnes indicated that a Personnel Board meeting had been
held on August 4th and discussed the salary survey which was passed
this - evening.
REQUEST FOR "THEATER 6011
TO PRESENT PLAY IN EMPTY
BUILDING IN EASTLAND FOR
RAISING FUNDS FOR
TEEN=KAN-TEEN
APPROVED
Application from Mrs. Baker.
Presentation of the play "A View
From the Bridge", September 23rd to
October 3rd.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Barnes and carried
that this request be granted and that the license fee.be waived.
REQUEST OF POST 241 OF Request to conduct a "Queen of Blue
AMERICAN LEGION IN and Gold,,' -
Contest" in West Covina.
BALDWIN PARK This contest would select a queen to
DENIED represent working girls and women.
Funds for charity purposes by the
American Legion Post 241 in the City
of Baldwin Park would be raised by means of sale of tickets to the
Coronation Dance.
Mayor Brown was of the opinion that these things should stay within
the various cities to raise their funds.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes that
the request be denied.
Mrs. Van Dame indicated that she felt that Mr. Gerschler should receive
an increase in salary because of the wonderful work he is doing and
that he has the whole of West Covina on his shoulders. Mayor Brown
indicated that such a matter will come up in the salary survey as to
whether proper ratings are being given by the City in relation to
various positions.
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Page Thirty -Eight
Mr. Aiassa indicated a report would be presented in relation to the
Public Works Inspectors on August 31st.
MAYOR BROWN'S LEAVE OF Mayor Brown: No action having been
ABSENCE REQUEST taken by Council regarding my letter
requesting a 60 day leave of absence
when this was brought up earlier
during this meeting, except that the suggestion was made that the
request be taken up at a study session, I.wish to state for the
record that the letter was submitted at the direction of my doctor;
however, no study session is necessary nor is any action by Council
necessary. The law states that a 60 day leave of absence is per-
missable without Council approval and I will therefore be absent for
that time.
DEMANDS APPROVED Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded
by Councilman Barnes that Demands in
the amount of $135,817.22, as shown on
Demand Sheets C-156, C-157 and C-158 be approved, this to include
fund transfers in the amount of $50,361.11 and bank transfers in the
amount of $568.75.
Motion passed on roll call as -follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath,. Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
There being no further business, motion by Councilman Mottinger,
seconded by Councilman Pittenger at 11:15 Pe M. that the meeting be
adjourned.
APPROVED BY CITY. COUNCIL.
Date/
As. Submitted /
With the following corrections: (/
Page 3 = The amount of the --bond should read $42,720.00.instead of,-
$24,720.00, as shown.
Page 9 - Mr. Milt Fishman of ABC Broadcasting Studios, instead.of
Mr. Milt Freeman of NBC Broadcasting Studios, as shown.
Page 30- Councilman Barnes requested the following should be inserted
in the Minutes in relation to Resolution No. 1648:
"Accountant - Range 38; Building Maintenance Supervisor -
Range 341 Equipment Mechanic Helper -Range 32.
Change salary of Traffic Engineer to Range 33.
Salaries of the classifications in Section 1 and 2 are
subject to any changes indicated,by the salary survey."
Page 20- In the second paragraph of Councilman Mottinger's statement,
fourth line, delete the word "of" in the words "of 'the
variance"; delete the word "of" in the words "of the
church use" and insert the word "for" so as to read "for.
the church use"; insert the words "was granted" after the
words "for the church use". The period should be deleted
from the end of the word•"Ordinance" and a comma inserted -
continuing the third paragraph as actually a part of the
second paragraph. After the word "discussion" the word.
"by" should be inserted and the following words should be
:.enclosed in parenthesis (and.that was part of. the discussion
by our Council), etc.
Page 21 - In the second paragraph, line 2, of the continuation of
- Councilman Mottinger's statement, insert the words
"or not" after the word "whether"; delete the word "no"'
before the word "audible" and delete the words "or not"
after the word "opposition" which begins the third line
in the statement.