11-09-1959 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
November 9, 1959
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brown at'7>35 Po. Me in the-;r'`
West .Covina City Hall, The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council=r
man Barnes with the invocation given by the Rev. John Gunn of the
First Baptist Church,
ROLL CALL
Present:
Others Present:
Mayor Brown, Councilmen Heath, Pittenger,
Mottinger, Barnes
Mr, George Aiassa, City Manager
Mr, Robert Flotten, City Clerk
Mr. Harry C. Williams, City Attorney
Mr, Tom Dosh, Public Services Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 26, 1959
Corrections to the Minutes were made as follows:
Page 14 The fourth line of Councilman Heath's statement should read
"hold firm" regarding their Sign Ordinance, instead of "hold
a study" regarding their Sign Ordinance, as indicated.
Page 15 - First line, last paragraph - the words "and carried" should
be inserted after the words "Motion by Councilman Heath,
seconded by Councilman Barnes".
Page 25 - The amount of the bid of Bonham and Clauson on Project No.
C-102 should be shown as "$ ', 695<00" instead, of 1,1$1; 495; 00",
as indicated.
Page 26 - The amount of the bid of Hatfield Construction on Project
No,.C-1Q5 should be shown as 11$561,00" instead of 11$361<0011,
as indicated.,
There were no further corrections to be made and the Minutes were
approved as corrected,
CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
TIME EXTENSION OF FINAL
MAP OF TRACT N0, 22004
(Al Handler)
APPROVED
LOCATION: Northeast corner of Vine
and Azusa Avenues.
REQUEST: To extend time to file Final
Map of Tract No. 22004. Expiration'
date•November 10, 1959
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TIMEEXTENSIONOF FINAL MAP.- TRACT NO. 22004 —continued
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried, that a time extension for the filing of the Final Map on
Tract No. 22004 be approved to the date of November 10, 1960.
PRECISE PLAN NO. 27 LOCATION: Southwest corner of Garvey
Accept Street Improvements Avenue and California Street.
(Eugene L. Wood)
APPROVED
Accept Street Improvements and Authorize
the release of Glen Falls Insurance
Company Bond No. 596094 in the amount
of $3,600.00.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger,
seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried, that street improvements
in Precise Plan No. 27 be accepted
and authorization given for the
release of Glen Falls Insurance Company
Bond No. 596094 in the amount of
$3,600..00.
PRECISE PLAN NO. 125
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Wescove
Accept Street Improvements
Place-and'Glendora Avenue.
(William S. Lovett)
APPROVED
Accept Street Improvements. No bond
to release. 'Amount of job is under
$2,000.00'.
Councilman Pittenger:
This is t,he,property.where. it is sus-
s—
pected
pected there is violation of improve-
ments put in; i oe.,,the applicant has
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gone further then he is, entitled to.
City Manager.A.iassa:
This is a matter being checked into but
the contractors should not be penalized
relative to this matter as this is for
street work .that ,.has been done.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, -seconded by Councilman Heath and carried,
that Street Improvements in Precise Plan No. '125 be accepted.
.PRECISE PLAN NO. 153
LOCATION: Southwest corner of Azusa
'Accept street improvements
Avenue And Workman Avenue.
(Union Oil Company).
APPROVED,
Accept Street -Improvements and authorize
release ,-of'*United:Pacific Insurance' -
Company Bond No. B-38794 in the amount
of $3,500.-00.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger,
seconde*d'by-Counc'ilman Heath and.
carried, that Street Improvements in Precise: Plan No. 153 be accepted
and authorization be given for the release of -United Pacific Insurance
Company Bond No. B-38794 in the
amount of $3,500.,00-.
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RESOLUTION NO,
1683 The City Clerk''presented:•
Granting consent to County-, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
of Los Angeles
for construcm. -.THE CITY OF WEST COVINA GRANTING
tion of public
improvements CONSENT TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESS
ADOPTED
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENTS WITHIN`A PART OF'VALLEY BOULEVARD",
Mayor Brown:
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Resolution,
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. 1683.
RESOLUTION NO,
1684 The City Clerk presented.
Accepting Sewer
Easements "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF .
•
in Precise Plan
No. 13,Seco4 THE'CITY:OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING.A
(Von°s.Company
Property)_ CERTAIN.WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AND DIRECT -
,ADOPTED
ING THE.RECORDATION THEREOF",
LOCATION: West
side of. Glendora Avenue at Vine Avenue,
(a) Portion of
Lot 163, E, Jo Baldwin's Fourth Subdivision,from Von's
Property Company,
(b) Portion of
Lot 163, Eo.Jo Baldwin's Fourth Subdivision from
Stephen De
Hrieko and Anna Marie Hricko„
(c) Portion of
Lot 163, E.J. Baldwin's Fourth Subdivision from Robert
Broadwell and Mary Etta Broadwello.
(d) Portion of
Lots 162 and 163e.,E. Jo Baldwin.'s Fourth subdivision
from Frank
Bo Bowker and Lucy F. Bridge.
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: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution
was given No. 1684
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RESOLUTION NO, 1685 The City Clerk presented:
Accepting Sewer Bond "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
(Vonts Market) THE CITY OF WEST.COVINA APPROVING A
ADOPTED BOND TO GUARANTEE THE COST OF CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS AND THE TIME OF COMPLETION
IN PRECISE PLAN NO, 13,. PART III',
LOCATION: Vine and Glendora Avenues.
United Pacific Insurance Company's Bond No. B-53571 in the amount of
$5,245.00 for sewer improvements.
,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. 1685
TRACT NO. 24923 LOCATION: Broadmoor and Service Avenues.
Accept Sewer Facilities
APPROVED
City Clerk Flotten: The bond on this tract covers both
the street and sewer improvements and
the bond will be held until the street
improvements have been approved and accepted by the City Council.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger aiid---
carried, that sewer facilities in Tract No. 24923 be accepted.
DISTRICT A'11-59-1
Accepting the report of the
Los Angeles County Health
Officer and instructing
City Engineer to proceed
LOCATION.:Merced.,Avenue -and Willow
Avenue sanitary sewer district.
City,Clerk Flotten presented and read the following report of the
County of Los Angeles Health Department Officer,:
"SUBJECT., Merced Avenue and Willow Avenue.Sanitary
Sewer District, A111-59-1.
"RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that
sanitary sewers be installed in this
district.
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REPORT OF COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER - continued
"ANALYSTS. This Department -has made an investi-
gation of the Merced Avenue and Willow
Avenue Sanitary Sewer District, A111-59-1,
City of West Covina, as shown on the attached map. During the course
of this investigation, 72 house-to-house,calls were made." Of"this
number, 27 occupants were.not at home or -did not answer the door;
Of the 45 property owners or tenants actually contacted, 20 or 44.4% ;.''�
reported having experienced trouble with their individual subsurface
sewage disposal systems. They complained that the systems filled up
causing raw sewage to back up into the house plumbing fixtures or
to overflow onto the surface"of the'groundo Also that frequent pump-
ing and cleaning out of the systems or -the construction of new
seepage pits was necessary,
"The soil within the area of this proposed sanitary.sewer district
consists mostly of loam and fine silty sand; This type of soil is
not too conducive to the proper functioning,of any type of individ-
ual subsurface sewage disposal system as it.has ppor leaching quali-
ties.' Also the fine sand"sifts through the spaces between the brick
lining of the seepage pits and causes them to silt up or cave in
and become.inoperativeo
• In view of the facts revealed by our survey, I, the undersigned
Health Officer of the County of Los Angeles, having been officially
designated by the City'Couficil of the City of West Covina to perform
public health services for the City of West Covina, do.hereby
recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the installa-
tion of sanitary sewers in the Merced Avenue and Willow Avenue
Sanitary Sewer District. This recommendation is made and an improve-
ment necessary to the protection of public health and -pursuant to
the provisions of Section 2808.of the Streets and Highways Code."
Signed,
ROY_O; GILBERT, M. De,
Health Officer
Motion by.Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger and
carried, that the report of the Los Angeles County Health Officer be
spread in full upon the Minutes and that the City Engineer be instruc-
ted to proceed pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808, Division 4,
of the Streets and Highways Code,
RESOLUTION NO. 1686
Determining the need
for construction of
sanitary sewers (A°11-59-1)_
The City Clerk presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF
.CERTAIN SANITARY SEWERS IS NECESSARY.
AS A HEALTH MEASURE IN.THE *ERCED.
AVENUE.AND WILLOW AVENUE SEWER DISTRICT1.
(A'11-59-1) .
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RESOLUTION NO. 1686 - continued
Mayor Brown:
Page Six
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the -body of the
resolution.
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. 1686
SCHEDULED MATTERS
HEARINGS
CHANGES IN WORK PROPOSED
TO BE DONE IN DISTRICT
A°11-5'7®6 SANITARY SEWERS
The hearing of pro ' tests or objections
to the changes in the work to be done
in California Avenue; Service Avenue,
Barbara Avenue and St.,,Malo Street
Sewer District.
Set for hearing this date by Resolution of Intention,. to Change Work
Proposed to be Done, No.,1674 Adopted by the City Council at their
regular meeting of October 13, 1959.'
City Clerk Flotten: Let tiro record show that the notice
of this.
hearing was published -in' the
West Covina Tribune on October 22 and
29, 1959.
There are no written objections received. The original Resolution
No. 1575 was printed and published on'May'21 and 28, 1959 and the
contractor has consented., in writing, to the proposed changes.
Mayor Brown. Since this is the time of hearing any
protests or objections to this proposed
change, are there any present in the
audience who desire to present any testimonyrelativeto 'these changes?
Since there were no protests or objections forthcoming from anyone in
the audience, I will declare the public hearing closed.
Councilman Mottinger-. I take it that the contractor : has
accepted the changes without any addi-
tional cost to the district?
Mr. Dosh: The additional cost to the district
is slightly',in excess of $300.00.' This
was reported at the time the Resolution
was read which set -the public hearing.
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RESOLUTION NO,. 16.87
Ordering changes in the
work proposed to be' done
in A'11-57-6
ADOPTED
Mayor Brown:
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The City Clerk presented.-..
."A R.ESOLUTI ON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA ORDERING
CHANGES IN THE WORK PROPOSED TO BE DONE
IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT A111-57-6)0
Hearing no,objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the Reso-
lution,
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mo.ttinger, 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. 1687
ZONE VARIANCE NO 288 LOCATION: East side of Barranca Street
• and between Camdron and Cortez Avenues.
PRECISE PLAN OF DISIGN NOo`195
(Er Rancho Estates, Inc.)- REQUEST; Adoption of -a Precise Plan
DENIED and Variance for multiple dwelling use
in Zone R-A
Denied by the Planning Commission under their Resolutions No, 802 and
803 as adopted on September 30, 1959,
The decision'appeal'ed by,the applicant and this hearing was set for
.November 9, 1959.;
The Resolutions of the Planning Commission were read by. the City Clerk,
Mayor Brown, Under City Ordinance No. 502 there is
allowed 3 minutes of.presentation by
each member of the proponents and a
lake numberof minutes of presentation for the opponents. However, we
will waive that time stipulation and ask the proponents how'much time
they. think they•will need for their presentation.
Mrs, Samuels. I believe that 15 minutes will be
sufficient.
Mayor Brown, That time will be permitted and if it.
.-.proves insufficient the extra time
• taken by the proponents will also be
allotted to the opponentso
Mayor Brown opened, the public hearing and stated that all thos desiring
to present testimony should rise and be sworn in by the City Clerk,
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EL RANCHO ESTATES continued
IN FAVOR.
Mrs, Eleanor
110 Shoppers
Covina I have here five extra layouts whinh T
would like to present to eachmember
of Council to make it easier to follow -
the subject matter. Within the 15 minutes I will try to cover the sub-
ject rapidly and reasonably direct. However, the subject is so large
,,it would take hours of discussion,,'or..even weeks, to exhaust it.
The City,Ca.uncil was asked to hear our appeal from the decis:rbn of the
Planning'Commission on this Precise,Plan application as-the-�decisi6n was
based, by statement of the Planning Commissioners, without regard to
the merits of the case but because the Planning Commission felt it
should have been a zone change application rather than a zone variance
application. In order for the Council to determine whether that is
the case I would review and attempt to defend the use of.the variance
This is grouped residential patterns in a park -like setting with heavy
landscaping and protected by surrounding property, and its use is
natural to the property and it'will'be landscaped with tree planted
open spaces and with restrictions against lowering qualit-y or commercial
aspects. We have suggested restrictions which if adopted would make
this the most highly restricted'.property in West Covina'pr.-possibly the
whole East San Gabriel Valley. The list of these suggested restrictions
have been attached to the planpresented. I assume that,you have seen...
the Planning Commission Minutes, and you have these before you, so
there is no need to go into those. I mention the fact that in many
regards.it surpasses many of the restrictions throughout the -area and
many surpass those in the immediately adjacent areas. It will insure
Privacy not only for those people occupying these but for the surround-
ing property owners.
B. Samuels President of the El Rancho Estates, Inc.
Lane
The property has easily accessible entrances from Barranca and to
Barranca and so it would not cause any traffic hazard on Cameron Avenue.
Since it will be occupied by adults there will b . e no added school burden
relative to children as does occur from single home dwellings.
The taxes received are far greater from this sort of use than from
single family residences.
The subject of the necessity for this type of thing is not a new one,
nor is it a garment fabricated to clothe'.a certain piece of property.
Those of you on the Council who were present prior to the adoption of
the_present Master Planwillrecall that at the close of the requests
for speciAl:considerations of zoning three questions were asked of
Council regarding City planning, which had nothing t6,do with any land
or project involved or any that were expected to. I refer to the
questions asked of Mr. Robinson, who was present on behalf of Whitnall
and Associates, and each one covered one'specific point. The first
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EL RANCHO.ESTATES - continued
Mrs..Eleanor Bo Samuels continued-'
question was..the:adequacy of land,designated for parks. Mr. Robinson
indicated that it was subs -standard but he did not recommend any addi-
tional'amount which hlas•resulted_in a lack felt in th.e.City of West Covina
today.; ..The second question was area 'of .future hospital sites and where
sites might be: located; Therewas a.re;luctance to establish boundaries
and he replied that when and if;°,the time came for such use that would
be the time to deciOeo When,: the time did come, as a result of the
vacuum in the plans` great''disputes:came up, hearings'were held, there
was violent opposition and the'it_was finally resolved and the bitter--;:
ness and opposition has dissolvedo`The third question was whether
locations were being arranged for'the development of high quality, high
priced. highly restricted apartments foX people who could,afford them,
needed it and were needed by 'the.Cityp�, Mr. Robinson again evaded
replying but indicated that we �°,'puld`;see when the time comes and then
.it would have to be decided and.the.sites chosen. The time has come
and we are in the same position a,s in -.;the hospital application, There
is no zone, no location shown,, upon which this type of project proposed
can be built at present and there is confusion and controversy that
always comes when something has been deft undecided, The .most.,.important
fact of this application.` is;;that ,v`. titI 13 pe�°mit",the t= ity, to -.'retain and
attract highly desirable residents that we'should have.
When anybody sells a nice home in. the City. he is faced with riving out
of West Covina and the, people who. object to having such a place to
Jive in that area are classifying, them as unde%irable citizens not to
be allowed in that neighborhood;.for.o'nly,one reason they do not
want to maintain a large ground.areaa; That is no reason for excluding
highly desirable people from,your community. This is expressed in one
particular letter by a person.so well known so as not to doubt their
integrity as a,, person,..or. as asrealtok
Mrs. Samuels.presented and read a -letter signed Elizabeth Elliott
which in essence indicated the desirability of and reasons for a use
such as this type proposed.
We have had a number of other letters .volunteered, and numerous people
have called us to express approval of.,this, and I. will submit those,
At this time I would like to�explainHthe.reason that the use of a
variance was ' deemed proper in, th-i`s case. rather than a zone change which
is ambiguous and border°lifies:between the two of them; The use of one
becomes more desirable than the es' of:the.other due. to the particular
circumstances. In this particul'.k application the zone''var°iance was
selected because there was no pr°ovision in the Master.Plan at the time
of adoption, and no zone 'to_.,change it �t6ocan be supplied, I would
object to this type of R-3 without deed and other type of arestr°ictions
being imposed in tl t area because the project must be`compatible with
the surroudings,.morp closely supervised_�aan other such variances lend
themselves too:
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EL RANCHO ESTATES continued;
Mrs. kleanor B. Samuels -.continued.-
The granting of a'zone' variance has been established on the Ryder
property in West Covina, These two properties have several features
in common in that it is,away from the feeway, in abetter district,
it is away from school and it is away from other R®3 property ® and
that property was granted on a variance. Variances have been used
from service station,uses to -the -South Hills Country Club andI think
it should be justified to be used because of the special circumstances
attached to the application. There are varied uses in this vicinity
as there is a golf course, a.school, a citrus grove and undeveloped
properties. It is not desired for a school➢ it is not needed for a
golf course, nor is °it needed for a citrus grove, and it shouldn't be
left as undeveloped property, It should be productive and a benefit
to.the owner.
In addition, there are several single family residences in the area.
No harm will come to these adjacent.properties through the establish®
ment of this high quality residential development of group housing
but it will be a financial asse t:to the area and to the City.
Secondly, on a,variande, you must show a substantial amount of property
i right enjoyed by others in the'same vicinity. This is a hardship be-
cause the property rights are not always alike on all properties, even
though they, are in the.same.vicinityo The Countr' Club was granted on _.
a variance and there was no hardship except the need for it in the
community and the same thing is true.as regards this application.
Highly qualified realtors know this area and their livelihood depends
on the appreciation not the depreciation of property, The Board of
Directors of the Covina Valley Board of.Realtors indicated no financial
harm to any in the area an approved this project on this location.
Some confusion followed this due .to an error in newspaper reporting
but the Board of Directors did not rescind approval of this particular
project.
As was previously reported, such use was left out in the adoption of
the Master -Plan and I think the time has come for this to be included
in the Master Plan and it should.be expanded for this use.
One argument in favor of a variance is because of similar zoning on
about 40 acroi in the vicinity, The.South Hills.Country Club has
zoning and the authority, without.the,requirements of the submission
of a Precise Plan,"as we understand it, to build apartments or rooms
for residences- in other words, a hoteli The golf course has
expanded to the point that there is a,,question of whether there is room
for that and the only place such an 4.rea=might be designated would be
the .tennis courts or piers above the parking area and they would have
to go up several stories, but it is in'that area and is'proper to a
Country Club. To move such a type use across the street, therefore,
is no more an invasion.of the rights of the.surrounding property
owners than if it was placed on. the County Club pmr
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EL RANCHO ESTATES - continued'
Mrs. Eleanor Bo Samuels - continued°
Page Eleven
The Planning Commission indicated that this is of sufficient importance
to the aria that perhaps a study would be in order with the view of
.,establishing a new and different zone in West Covina - "super apartment
zone" - to see whether the establishment of such a new zone is prac
tical and to survey the area in which it might be located to see whether
or not there are suitable proper ties, or what might be suitable in
that particular area. I agree that such a study would be of benefit
to.the City and in view of.the limited amount of land such a study
shouldn't take 6, 8 ort-.12 months. I would ufk.e Council to request such
a _study be made by the Planning Commission and Planning Department and
I would like to request of the Council that if they are not satisfied,
until such a study'is completed, of the need and necessity and suit-
ability of this particular__pr®perty that it might be well to hold this
application in abeyance pending the results of such a study.
If this application has stimulated recognition of the need and the
type of zoning advocated, I feel a part of my job is done regardless of
where it is placed - anywhere within the suitable area,
' IN OPPOSITION
Mr. Fo. Chisholm There is some 25 acres in this so-called
2622 N. Prosper, Drive group of, which the Roelle area repre-
West Covina sents only 9 acres. The balance of the
owners of the 16 acres are completely
opposed to this zone variance
Wehave heard that the Covina Valley Board of Directors proved this
plan. That is true, thA Directors did approve the plane. The Vice -
President, Mr. William--Lyneh, apparently was able to get the.Board of
Directors to go along with it, but the membership disapproved it and
they..came out as opposed to any.such zone.variance and it is a matter
of record in the newspapers.
The proponents -have indicated'no need here, except as a benefit to
themselves,. nor would the proposed buildings prove compatible with the
surrounding area which are single family dwellings. There is no reason
that the Roelle estate of 9 acres can't develop into single family as
the rest have in the area which ate half acres with the surrounding
County property still having one 'zcre. ,
We, . as home owners, have put 'a lot of time and effort into fighting
this.zone variance. It is a hardship on us and on all the home owners
wh®.came into this area` and bought home's to have to fight this sort
of variance continuously. Ih my own personal experience it wasn't
later than Jane of this year when I. bought an acre of property from.
South Hills, which adjoins the Roelle property, and yet at that time
there was no word told to me that there were apartments being considered
or to be proposed and if it had been indicated I probably would not
have purchased this particular acre.
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EL RANCHO ESTATES continued
Mr. R. Janan Reference has been made to restrictions
916 So Pircroftt being placed on this property, However,
West Covina I do not believe they would be enforce-
able.
There is no guarantee that there would be no children in these apart -
to place an extra burden on the schools, and there is no guaran-
.tee.these buildings will ever be built, if it is granted, as proposed..
This change would not be for the best interests of those people in
the community but for the benefit of a few real estate developers.
This is important to real estate developers primarily in the magnitude
of benefit to them.
I think that much of this area was purchased many years ago and it
could now be sold at a great profit, even for single family dwellings.
We have been up here many times in the past for uses proposed on Azusa,
Cameron, Vine, Barranca and Citrus,.and there was an application not
too long ago for a gas station on Citrus and I feel that any such
heavy use in advance of .Eastland would cut off traffic.
There has been the suggestion of talking about a study in that area
but I wonder if the aim of the developers is to talk about studying
that property but not our property.
We have formed a home owners association because we have had to go out
to'oppose shopping centers on Azusa, Vine and have spent many, many
hours in opposing these type of.things proposed'to go in next to homes.
We bought out here in this area to get away from commercial uses and
we do not want anybody bringing stores to -us.
I think this Council should go on record, as did the old Council, :that
this is a protected community and I believe it is the finest community
east of Los Angeles, so let's not perform a rape on the community for
the benefit of a few individuals.
Mr. Gordon. I.own Lot:4 south of Lot 5 which is
Roelle property of 9 acres, I do not
think I.would get very far with the
County authorities if I proposed,:I build 100 units of apartment houses.
This is a thoroughly commercial'6ealo Roelle wants to get all the
money he can from his 9 acres.and I cannot see 108 apartment units
here which is about 3 times the number that should be there even if a
variance was granted.
Mr. Go Burkheimer It seems it has been indicated that
t 2615 N. Prospero Drive the school was going to cause a hard -
West Covina ship on the property owners, particu-
larly this Roelle Property. However,
this was purchased by Roelle when there
..was a very large sign across the street that indicated there would be a
school on that particular property so there was no question of the
property use across the street.
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EL RANCHO ESTATES -.continued
Mr_,G. Burkheimer.- continued-,
Page Thirteen
Most of the deed restrictions we heard are nofenforceable. It calls
for various committees to supervise them and this is largely up to
the developer to choose people to serve on,these committees.
There was mention . of the WhItnall survey. This particular property
was given serious consideration at that time_`At that time it was
specifically established as Area District IV which was the restriction
for property in this particular area. When it was annexed I am sure
there must Have been consideration as to the proper use of the property
and it was taken in ' from the County. as Area IV. I see no reason it
should be changed at this time. It .. will force the propertyowners
aroxind to have a % loss of property values at the gain of the developers
who are asking for this at this time.
Mr. D. ThompsonIt has been indicated that realtors
Na Propsero Drive are the best qualified to indicate
West Covina the change.in property. I would submit,
as the Senior Vice -President of the
First ,Federal 'Loan Company of Alhambra
.and West Covina, and an appraiser for the organization with over 20
years experience, that I would fiestiate to Agree with the applicant
that this is the proper use of the property,as based on experience of
realtors.
The threat has been suggested,.relative to the fact the Country Club
zoning is already forapartments if it should be so desired, but I
would like to call attention to the fact that the County Club is a
non-profon it organizati''. 'items
and was founded that way and -when such
were found to exist and the Tax Department threatened their non -'profit
structure, these are being eliminated so that it . should not be used as
a threat as -to where apartments should or might be placed.
Adr. El'shire, I -am adjacent to the property in question
and I think there comes a time when
you, as members of a public service,
decide to draw the.line as to just where we are going so as to elimin-
ate certain commercial enterprises such as this. I*feel you have
enough information available to you tonight to render A decision here
tonight. * Many of us do not want to devote as much time as we have 7
been devoting to this as we spent weeks and months on it. There comes a
time to make a decision and tonight is the time to make .it,
Mr. Chisholm, When this was brought before the
Planning Commission.the South Hills
Park Association, Covina Highlands Civic
Association, West Covina Highlands Association, as well . as the South
Hills Home Owners Association, did . not approve of it. We ask you to
make a decision on this matter. We"are. all busy people who are not
able to devote the time And effort to thi's purpose that the real estate
faction can. We have no ax to grind, no benefit to gain we just
would like to keep our homes'in thesurroundingsthey are now in.
C. C. 11-9-.59 Page Fourteen
EL RANCHO ESTATES --continued
Mr. A. Davidson The only thought I had.was the devalu-
2854-Lark Hill Drive ation of the homes and property in the
whole surrounding area. If this -is
granted in three or four years you
will probably have other such requests and there will be still further
devaluation of homes.
Mrs. Samuels in rebuttal,
Mr. Chisholm started off with,a..glaring error in his statement saying
that the Covina4valley Board,,,of,.;,Realtors membership disclaimed this
project. The Covina Valley,B'0ard_!.of Realtors never had this under dis-
cussion, the only discussion:,was.in , the Board of Directors and I have
reported that action and it isconfirmed in letters.
It has been stated that the restrictions suggested would not be enforce-
able.. However,I.do not know . by, : what reasons such a deduction is being
reached.
It has also been indicated this -may never be built. If not, then
.there is nothing to worry about.
It has been indicated I own most of the vacant lots around the Country
Club. I own title to one lot and one lot only, the South Hills Realty
has the other lots as agent but they do not own them. We are certainly
interested in developing the.area.
Reference was made to commercial zoning on the.part of the opponents.
This is not commercial enterprise "nor is therel"any thought or intent
to include commercial zoning in this area,
it was indicated by Mr. Thompson this would bring no improvements. We
plan a street along the southerly boundary leading to his property
which also provides a public.street-inwhich it would be possible to
take a sewer outlet from there.
It occurs to me as I.consider these:things that actually we are all
objecting to the same objectionable,i.t,f.eatures. We are objecting to any
unrestricted kesidential use.- anytfting,,that would lower the quality
of the property. I would.certii i h . 1, . ylob . ject to this as much as any
property owner in the,.are'a as,,' oth.:my, business associ-ate,.Mr. Lynth,
and my daughter own homes inJhai't-'Area.,.-I,would not move to depreciate
their homes nor the homes,of'', person in there.
It was indicated, disapproval.oi;.this,o.n the part. of the South Hills
Park Association. However, it was primarily'\concerned that if thi's
was granted for apartments such use might be ranted in the hills
south of the area which would -c congest
On' 6affic,and add confusion to the
neighborhood, as the street is not builf,,to carry a great deal oaf into that 300.,wcres of:, hill -site' ack thhere. This is one of
the examples of objections basedon unsubstantiated fears\
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EL RANCHO ESTATES - continued
Mrs. Samuels - continued.
Page Fifteen
One man was sorry to oppose this but.he was afraid it would bring
.,:undesirable characters in the area. People here would not want that in
their neighborhood —but this is an unfounded objection.
There is no big difference when I say that we are fighting against the
same thing - this property being zoned similar to that which is along
the Freeway. We are all fighting against that. But the big difference
is that I am also fighting for the general welfare and needs in the
City of West Covina.
The personal remarks that were made both in the Planning Commission
and here tonight are not substantiated.
If there are people whose time is so devoted to the pursuit of the
"fast buck".to the exclusion of community service, then that person
has no right to question the motives of the person whose need speaks
for itself,.
Mrs. Samuels read a communication from Ierrq.-Nichols which indicated
he felt the need for this in the City; 'single family use is reaching
. the saturation point and there should be uses of greater assessed
valuation, better locations and high restrictions.
There being no further testimony, the hearing was declared closed.
Councilman Mottingero I"understood there were certain petitions
to be presented on this matter?
City Clerk Flottene There were petitions presented to the
Planning Commission, not to the Council.
However, let the record show that we
have an Affidavit of Publication of the notice of this hearing in the
West Covina Tribune of October 15, 1959 on file, notices sent to 17
addresses within the 300 foot radius,- there #re 76 property owners in
opposition and 39 notices posted in the fieido
Councilman Heath.., I feel -we are again going into the,
discussion of the true meaning of a
variance. The Planning Commission
questioned this and I think I have to question it. We ate led to be-
lieve the variance is to bring property up to par with adjacent property.
I can't see.where this property is a problem piece of property and I do
now know what property it would be brought up to a•par with.
In the granting of a variance there must be established a need. I do
not think that two letters -in favor established a need, especially
when you have 100 people who feel there is no need and I think that
if these different groups went to work they would get many names in
opposition,
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EL RANCHO ESTATES - continued
Councilman Heath - continued.:
Page Sixteen
Being.a Council representative on the Annexation Committee I was on it
when this area was annexed to the City and at -that time there was no
discussion of R-3o In fact it was intimated quite strongly that this
would remain Area District IV. I think we owe these people something
and I feel that we have committed ourselves to these people, at least
in the annexation area, and I feel we should live up to it.
Councilman Pittenger: I will agree with Mrs. Samuels on one
thing, I think there is a need for an
apartment of this type in West Covina,
in.some area of West Covina, although not necessarily in this particu-
lar area.
This area came in as R=-1,Area IV and the people who owned it knew
that was the way it was coming in and I see no reason to consider a
Change on this property. Lam certain it can be developed as Area IVo
I.think-we should consider, if we do change it, there is other property
adjacent to it that would be entitled to.the same considerations and
that they would have a real basis for a variance to bring their property
• up to value if this was.to be granted.
I think Mrs. Samuels is correct in coming to us in request of variance
because I think.she would honestly put a great deal of restrictions
on this property and build.'a better use than along the boulevard, but
I thinkit can be developed as R-1, Area IV.
Councilman Barnes- I.think the citizens of this particular
area definitely have a right to expect
that this property be developed as R71,
Area IV, because when we brought this property into West Covina it was
brought in as R-i and we wanted to make sure of this when the property
was annexed.
However, I think we also owe it to the City to protect these people
in that area and I think the people have a right to expect it.
I also feel that Mrs. Samuels has done a marvelous job in the develop-
ing of this plan and perhaps in another location it would be very good.
Councilman Mottingero I.have very little to add to what has
already been said. I.would only re-
emphasize what each Councilman previously
has stated, which is with regard to the area being annexed as R-1, Area
IV. There was a discussion at the time of the annexation and we frankly
expected there might be a request for such zoning along with the
acceptance of petitions for annexation, but it came in without objection
to Area IV, The people in that area have gone along on that assumption
and I think it is only fair that we should maintain their confidence,
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EL RANCHO ESTATES - continued
Councilman Mottinger continued:
Page Seventeen
I have to agree with other Councilmen also that the development here
is something that I'personally wish we could see in West Covina. It is
really fine. There are areas that would not have quite the opposition
from the City planning,, -point -of -view.
I know that regardless of where zoning is changed from R-1 to multiple
use there is going to be a terrific amount of objection and you will
know the hassles,
that we have had. However, my feelings are still that
we should maintain this area as a composite of single family residences.
Mayor Brown: I agree with Council but there is some-
thing that I think should be straightened
out at this time. It has been stated
that when this was annexed it was to be R-1, Area IV, but it was held up
4 months time because we were afraid of certain considerations that
were asked by some of the applicants. However, when Roelle bought this
property 'he asked this not be annexed to the City of West Covina. Roelle
was not involved in any considerations of this property. He asked not
to be annexed but the request was too late for appeal and it was
annexed over his protests.' He was not in the picture at the time and
was not one who wanted special consideration.
..Councilman Pittenger: However, the school sign was there.
Mayor Brown. That is true, but I felt this should be
made clear since if I were in the
audience I would think_ hat Roelle was
in on this at the time of the annexation and I thought -it should. be
clarified.
Councilman Mottinger-, Lthink it is a good point to have
brought out.
Mayor Brown: That is all I wanted to say except that
I'think the 'Planning is excellent,
although it may not be exactly the place
.to put it, by what we can see here and what has been submitted tonight.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Heath and
carried, that Zone Variance No. 288 and Precise Plan of Design No. 195
be denied.
Mayor Brown called a recess, The Council reconvened at 9:15 P. M.
C. Ca 11-9-59
ZONE CHANGE NO. 145
and
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN N0,199
(Horny Corporation)
REFERRED BACK:TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Page Eighteen
LOCATION., North side of Workman Avenue,
between Azusa and Hollenbeck Avenues.
(1837 Workman Avenue)
REQUEST., To reclassify from Zone R-A
to Zpne R-3a,
Approved by Planning Commission on October 21, 1959 under their Kesolu-
tion's No. 810 and 811.
The City Clerk presented and read the Resolutions of the Planning
Commission,
City Clerk Flotten., Let the record show that there is on
file an Affidavit of Publication of
Notice of this hearing as published in.
the West Covina Tribune on October 29, 1959. There have been 41 notices
posted in the field and 27 notices mailed to those living within the
300 foot radius.
Mayor Brown., Council is working under Ordinance No.
502 which allots 3 minutes to each person
to present theirtestimony. If more time
is needed by the proponents the opponents will be allotted the extra
time to present their testimony.
All those desiring to present testimony on this matter should rise and
be sworn in by the City Clerk.
There was no testimony presented in favor of this application.
IN OPPOSITION
Mr, R. I. Schoenholtz
1916 E. Workman
West Covina
which I was opposed - but I
187 units to be placed here.
When this matter came up tonight I
wasn't aware of what was involved in
the change to multiple dwellings, but
because of the location I assumed it
would be'8, possibly 12, units - to
am very definitely opposed to the proposed
Workman School is on adjoining property, it is a large school and the
adjoining homes directly opposite this school have 100 children alone
who cross workman to get to this school, and I feel this density
would certainly add,greatly to the traffic hazard which is already
there. The four corners on Azusa are business but the only property
east of this proposed change is a medical dental building.
There is a large piece of property opposite this property§ bordering
on Vernon's Automobile lot, and if this zone is permitted here this
other property will soon be'going the same way so in just a short
space of some 500 feet from Azusa, Workman will be closed in by apart-
ments.
C. C. 11-9-59 Page Nineteen
Z.Co145 - P,P,199 (HORNY.CORPORATIOR) continued
Mr. R. I. Schoenholtz - continued,
There are a great deal of these uses going in on Azusa Avenue within
a reasonable distance and there are a great many along the Freeway.
I feel these should provide ample apartments in the area without plac-
ing this use here;
I feel this zoning should be denied in that there is ample surrounding
multiple housing use in the area and on the grounds it isn't 7 or 12
units but 187 units which is far out of the question in this area.
Mr. S. Rowe I am well acquainted with the problems
l938 E. Workman of the 'Workman Avenue School as I am
West Covina on the School Board and I feel this
use would only pose the question of
the school becoming overloaded and we
just got back to normal sessions last year. If they come in with 187
units here there will be no screening out of children, especially with
three bedroom units.
The children getting back and forth to this school is already a great
• hazard, and you should see this street when the May Company lets out -
it is almost like a freeway itself.
I feel that with the multiple units going in on Azusa there is no
urgency to place this use here.
Mr. Ehrin of 1926 E. Workman and Mr. P. S. Davis of 1838 E. Workman
stated they were in opposition to this proposed use.
` Mr. Charles Zug of 313 N. Azusa questioned the drainage on this pro-
`" perty.relative to the original proposal and also the proposal in the.
p+ast of cutting through of LaBrpda Street to Rowland Avenue.
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There being no further testimony, the hearing was declared closed.
Councilman Mottingero Does this Precise Plan_,conform to the
revised R-3a zonintr?
Mr. Dosho I believe it does, yes.
Councilman Mottingero It seems there are a larger than normal
number of apartments for -the area as
mentioned in the Planning Department
review, and is one of the requirements ofR-3a zoning, that if they are
within a certain distance of property lines there are height limitations.
It looks as though that particular requirement is violated.on at least
two sides of the development.
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C. C. 11-9-59
Z,C,145 - P,P,199 (HORNY CORPORATION) - continued
Page Twenty
Mr, Dosh: I believe it was not indicated on the
east side because of the school being
there so it was felt -the -requirement
did not necessarily apply. On the north side the two-story setback
is over 100 feet,' -so I believe it does meet the minimum requirements,
Councilman Pittenger: I think there are two reasons for
having a single story which would be
'because of the density of people two-
story would bring into the area, and if we waive the requirements be-
cause of a school next door to it we are giving this section more than
some others, and I do not think we are in a position to do that. I
think we should cut down on the density and maintain that idea because
schools are in opposition to the overload it bringsin.
There is also very little play area and I do not like that and I do
not like the narrow street there.
I find nothing too right about this plan and I.think there should be
another look at -it. I can®t see this plan at all for this property.
Councilmaif"°Mottinger: That.is the way I -feel, Councilman
Pittenger, I almost suspect you stole
my notes.
Councilman Barnes': I think Councilman Pittenger has put it
very well and"I think the people in the
area are entitled to one story in
front,- it would look better for the property across the street and
in the.general area.
I think, also, there are too many apartments on this land, the streets
should be wider and cut down on the amount.of apartments.
I am not in favor of this plan at all.
Mayor Brown: Evidently it is not only the plan,
The Block Study originally showed
drainage coming through from Rowland
straight through to Workman and not down Thelborn, and if this is
considered this way it would flow through the subdivision and out
Thelborn Street,which is not built to.carry water, and Azusa is already
well covered with sheet water° when it's raining.
What is designated as playground area is also designated for parking
area, The playground area -does not meet with the .requirements we have
on other areas.:
Mr, Dosh: The parking meets the R-3a requirements.
Mayor Brown: :Maybe as to number of spaces but do
they also correspond with.the play area?
It is specified,in others that they set
-aside a certain amount for play area,
C' Co 11-9-59 Page Twenty -One
Z.C,145 - P,P,199 (HORNY CORPORATION) - continued
Motion by Councilman Mottinger,,-seconded by Councilman Heath and
carried, that Zone Change Noo145and Precise Plan of Design No. 199-be
referred back to the Planning Commission, with the comments of Council,
for their consideration,
PLANNING COMMISSION
Cases to be heard by the Council at their meeting of November 23, 1959:
Precise Plan & Reclassification #192 (1405)
Request of Walter L. Schroeter
Location - Southeast corner Pacific and Pacific Lane from
Zone R-A, Potential C-1 to Zone C-1 and adoption
of
Zone Variance #293.
Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission relative to
the Wright Oldsmobile matter.,- to permit double face sign,
Location - North side of Workman Avenue between Citrus and
Calvados Street
• RECREATION AND PARKS
RECOMMENDATION OF $9,500.00 City Manager Aiassao The recommendation
BUDGET EXPENDITURE FOR is for the amount of $9,500.OD to be
CAPITAL .IMPROVEMENTS plAZ6d:`.in the budget and copies of this
report have 'been presented to Council,
Councilman Mottingero Although I was not present at the
meeting prior to the one that took
place l:as:t Thursday, the matter was
again discussed at last Thursday's meeting, It was pointed out that
since Council had insisted upon a certain amount of,money being stipu-
lated in the budget for the improvement of Park sites, it was incumbent
upon the Reckeation and Park Commission to suggest how the money should
be spent. They realize that it is impossible for us to put improve-
ments on property that is not ours in full so the report has listed
priorities they have established and recommended, which include
$4,500.00 for trees in the various parks, turfing and sprinkling.
I believe they have listed them in the order of what they felt was
their importance in case the cost should exceed -the demand. They have
given a great deal of consideration to this and I feel that their
recommendations should be approved.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by -Councilman Barnes,r•that
the recommendations as submitted.;:by.2the ,Re.cre@f.tion .and. Parks ::Commis-
lion be ;app.roved; z,; . , > V , C
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RECREATION AND PARKS - continued
Page Twenty -Two
Before it was so ordered by the Mayor, the following discussion took
places
Councilman Barnes: Regarding this priority list and monies.
Does this include monies for playground
equipment. also? -If this is only allo-
cated in the budget for improvdments.: for park site improvement only
and does not include equipment, I will go along with its However, if
it does include monies allocated for playground equipment, I would not
go along with its
City Manager Aiassa: No, it does not include equipment.
This is for grass, trees, etc.
Councilman Barnes: Didn't we want to put a sprinkler system
in two parks?
City Manager Aiassa: There is some monies available set
aside in the.present budget for play
equipment.
• Councilman Heath: Was there something about a baseball
diamond on the Ridge Rider property?
Wasn't there some confusion as to how
much City expense there would be?
City Manager Aiassa: It was just rough grading and no great
expense was authorized,
Mr, Dosh: There is no money in the budget regard-
ing it and we anticipate no expense
there.
Mayor Brown: The City expense there would be rough
grading and maintaining any grass or
equipment that is installed.
City Manager Aiassa: I belidve there was to be the roughing
out of the parking llot,.at the rear. We
can't make any permanent improvements.
There is a possibility of getting a longer extension of the lease and
then we can amortize our investment ov@T a longer period of time.
Councilman Heath: If we maintain what is installed now,
namely grass, and maintain it, this means
hand -watering in one sense of the word
and that could run into considerable time.
City Manager Aiassa: Hand watering is done in the Little
League ball park°in back of the City
Hall, However, this only means the
baseball diamond. While the area is being mowed the sprinklers are
left running on the area of the Ball Diamond. _
C. C. 11-9-59 Page Twenty -Three
RECREATION AND PARKS ® continued
At the question of Mayor Brown relative to the motion and seconds it
was carried unamimously;
GENERAL MATTERS .
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
RESOLUTION FROM THE Re-. Complimenting the City Council
WEST COVINA CHAMBER for its interest in the continued
OF.COMMERCE growth of the community.
LETTER FROM FRANCIS Re: Ray L. Anderson property
GARVEY, ATTORNEY
City Attorney Williams: L think that
this matter should be set on the Agenda
again or brought out without placing it on the Agenda. That matter
was a tie vote. There is an obligation on the part of Council to
resolve these things and a tie vote does not solve a matter. I.think
that the reason for the tie was there was a request to hold it over
for further study, and I think the City would be in'a better position
if they either granted or denied the application, However, I think
there .is a great deal in this letter with which I do not.'agreeo What
has been done before is not necessarily a precedent for what is re-
quested now, I.am not particu.iarly alarmed by the content of the
letter but I do think one thing that possibly could be�_done and that
is they could obtain an order of the court that you resolve the matter.
The court cannot tell you what to decide but it can tell you you must
decide.
I think that you should bring the matter up and dispose of it, if not
tonight by the next regular meeting. It does not necessarily have to
be placed on the Agenda except to inform you it is coming to your
attention,'
Councilman Barnes: If we recommend a, study se8sion on
this, and have held a hearing on the
matter prior to that, do we "have to
act within 30 days after the Planning Commission decision or other°
wise.it is automatically approved?
City Attorney Williams: That is not correct. You are supposed
to act within a given time but the
fact that you do not act does not mean
it is granted.
Councilman Barnes: Can we extend this designated time?
City Attorney Williams-. It is automatically extended by a tie
vote since a tie vote does not dispose
of its
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LETTER, FROM FRANCIS GAR`TEY - continued
Councilman Barnes: I feel that is clear, and I would like
to have a study session on'it-next
week. I -think there.are things we
should study insofar as traffic is concerned, possible future traffic,
and the map itself. I think all of,theee things are important and I
think we should study it and give it a fair chance in all fairness to
Mr. Anderson.
Mayor Brown: We have had the reports given us on
this and our decision should come as
individuals on this and not as a group.
Councilman Heath: Is there any urgency to decide this
tonight?
City Attorney Williams: I do not think so. Before the time
had actually passed you could have
disposed of it, but . if the time has
Passed a court order could request you to pass on it and it is better
if you dispose of it without that, since the time is passed.
0 It was the consensus this matter be placed on the Agenda of the next
regular meeting of the Council on November 23, 19590
LETTER FROM ROBERT E. WEIBS, Letter dated November 2, 1959
ATTORNEY Re. Removal, in,error, of a block
wall dividing Lots 59 and 60 of
Tract No. 14681, with a notification
from the Special Investigator-,that-:replacement:.of_. the.- w*All '.must be
made in seven days.
Request is for this wall not to be rebuilt pending the decision of a
variance which is to come before the Planning Commission.
City Clerk Flotten. There is now a variance application
presented for this area and the appli-
cant wants a stay of execution until
after the hearing .of the variance.
City Manager Aiassa: We need some action on the part of the
City Council in their not having to
comply with the ordinance, and if it
is the desire of Council they may request the Special Investigator
not to prosecute until after the hearing and decision of the variance
on the Precise Plan.
Councilman Pittenger.- One thing is that the owner understands
that our decision here in no way quali-
fies our position at all in this thing.
He is in violation and regardless -of the hearing to be held he is still
in violation and should take no action whatsoever on this property.
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Page Twenty -Five
LETTER -FROM ROBERT E. WEI - o SS
continued
City Manager Aiassa:
I believe he understands that if the
Precise Plan is denied he must rebuild
the block wall,
Motion by..Councilman Mottinger,
seconded by Councilman Heath and.
carried, that no legal action
be instituted based on existing violations
on these premises as long as
the violations are not,enlarged or aggra-
vated, unti:l'..such time as the
application for a variance is disposed of,
LETTER FROM THE CITY OF
Re:. First day cancellation cover
UNION CITY, CALIFORNIA
relative to the opening of Post Office
in said city.
This was sent by Mt. Deane Seed6r, a former employee of the City'of
West Covina, who is now the City
Manager of Union City.
Councilmen Heath and Barnes indicated they would like a cancellation
if available,
.
LETTER FROM WEST COVINA
BEAUTIFUL
Re: 37th Birthday celebration dance
for the City of West Covina to be
held February 6, 1960 at the American
Legion Hall at 330. No Azusa Avenue,
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
VINCENT AVENUE ;EXTENSION DEEDS "AND i1tESOLUTIONS :a;'it.. ,.,,.,. ,•.:t:. '
_.'Union Oil Co., Resolution and Acceptance of Deed
RESOLUTION NO, 1688 The City Manager presented and reads
Accepting a certain written "A RESOLUTION OF THE .CITY COUNCIL OF
instrument and recordation THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
thereof ACCEPTING A CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENT
ADOPTED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF"
(.Union Oil Co.).
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: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes,'Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
.Said Resolution was -given No. 1688
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VINCENT AVENUE EXTENSIONDEEDS AND RESOLUTIONS - continued
-Schlanger and Curtis - Resolution, Deed and Letter
RESOLUTION NO. 1689
Accepting a certain
written instrument and
recordation thereof
ADOPTED
Mayor Brown:
The City Manager presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENT
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF",
(Lot 168 and 169 - Curtis & Schlanger)
(Vincent Avenue''.Extension)
Hearing no objections; we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Resolution*.
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. 1689
RESOLUTION NO, 1690
Accepting a certain
written instrument and
recordation thereof
ADOPTED
Mayor Brown:
The City Manager presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINAe CALIFORNIA;
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENT
AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF
(Lot 168 - Curtis & Schlanger)
(Vincent Avenue Extension).
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, 1690
LETTER OF CURTIS,�AND Motion by Councilman Pittenger,
SCHLANGER DATED seconded by Councilman Heath and
OCTOBER 27, 1959 carried, that the letter of Curtis
and Schlanger, dated October 27, 1959,
shall be spread in full upon the
Minutes.
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VINCENT AVENUE EXTENSION DEEDS AND .RESOLUTIONS - continued:
)Letter 'of Curtis,.4nd :Sdfil n , n ;
"Attached hereto is our deed covering the dedication of a strip
of land on the westerly border of our property in the City of
West Covina,
"We hereby authorize you to use and record said deed upon the
following conditions. -
"'It is understood that this strip consists of approximately
50,.x 430 feet, which strip is more particularly described in
map of Harold Lo Johnson, dated.3/20/59, Jo No '796, and a small
triangle as prepared by the City of West Covina, which is part.
of the survey of portion of Schlanger and Curtis property for
Vincent Avenue extension. Said strip is to be used by the City
of West Covina and County.of-Los Angeles for the sole purpose of
completing the extension of Vincent Avenue south to its junction
with Glendora; It,is understood that this extension will be
completed by approximately January 1, 1961.
"It is also understood and 'agreed that in consideration of said
ded-ication by us, the City of West Covina has rezoned -the remainder
of our land now of record from A-1 to Firm C-3, said rezoning to
take effect simultaneously with said dedications, as per your
Resolution #718, dated 3/18/59 and your letter of 3/23/59.
"It.is further understood that the proposed sewer line will run
.on the east side of the center of Vincent Avenue and will include
.two saddles within the strip.so dedicated, as per your Plan and
Profile of Sanitary Sewers in future Vincent Avenue, Map ##3,
approved 12/18/58, plan #SP:166;1"
App'koved and accepted by. Signed Bernard Curtis
Mayor Jay D. Brown ) Jerry Jo Schlanger
City Manager, Go Aiassa 10/28/58
BA61yn R. Schlanger
Frank Bowker property
Resolution and.Easement, two 401 parcels
Resolution, two parcels, I & II Resolution and accept deeds
Letter of agreement with Mr. Bowker
RESOLUTION.NO, 1691 The:City Manager presented,
Accepting a certain "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
written instrument and THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA-,
recordation thereof' ACCEPTING A CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENT
ADOPTED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF",
(Bowker - Grant of Easement)
(.Vincent Avenue Bridge Construction)
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Page Twenty -Eight
VINCENT AVENUE EXTENSION DEEDS-AND.RESOLUTIONS - continued
RESOLUTION NO. 1691 - continued:
Mayor Brown:
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 passedon roll call as follows:
Ayes. Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent. None
Said Resolution was given No. 1691
RESOLUTION NO, 1692
Accepting a,certain
written instrument and
recordation thereof
ADOPTED
The City Manager presented:
",A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY.COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,..CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN WRITTEN -INSTRUMENT
AND DIRECTING THE. RECORDATION THEREOF",
(Bowker - Grant Deed.
(Vincent Avenue. Extension - Bridge and
nd`.Walls)
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. 1692
LETTER',;0F.-FRANK BOWKER Motion by Councilman Mottinger,
DATED NOVEMBER 3, 1959 seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried, that the letter of Frate
Bowker, dated November.3, 1959,
sprea.d:in full upon the.Minuteso
"SUBJECT: `Parcels A-1 and B-1, temporary easements for construe-
tion for twelve months"' duration
Parcels C-1 and D-1, fee title for the construction
of bridge and walls,
C. C. 11-9-59
Page Twenty -Nine
VINCENT AVENUE EXTENSION DEEDS AND RESOLUTIONS - continued
Letter of Frank Bowker - continued -
"I will be willing to negotiate these instruments as requested
by the City of West Covina for the proposed Vincent Avenue bridge,
"The City of West Covina agrees to provide dirt fills at an esti-
mated 465 cubic yards. This fill will have to be provided in
the following locations:
"Between proposed Vincent Avenue and a point approximately
500' westerly therefrom.
Between Walnut Creek Parkway and proposed right of way of
Walnut Creek Wash, as determined by L.A.C.F,C.D., whatever
this may be.
"The City of West Covina will have twelve months to provide this
dirt, and if it is impossible for the City to provide this dirt,
a settlement of $465.00 will be paid to me.
"I hereby grant the City of West Covina the privilege to enter
my said property for the disposition of said dirt. I will assume
the responsibility of compaction and spreading of this reasonably
clean fill dirt.
• The City of West Covina will execute a quit claim deed for the
property located on Walnut Creek Parkway and California, better
known as Les Coniglio's Liquor Store.
"I will provide the necessary legal instruments for the relin-
quishments of said quit claim deed."
Signed,
Hanifan Property
Frank Bowker
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE Motion by Councilman Mottinger,
WRITTEN AGREEMENT seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried, that the Mayor and the City
Clerk be authorized to sign the
agreement with James Hanifan and Bridget Mary Hanifan on their property
with the stipulated change that the.sellers will not be obliged to pay
any part of.the 1959-60 taxes.
AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCE
OFFICER TO PREPARE WARRANT
Motion by Councilman. Pittenger,
.seconded by Councilman Mottinger,
that the -Finance Officer be authorized
to prepare a warrant in .the amount of
$16,000.00 plus miscellaneous minor
charges of escrow.
Motion passed on roll call as follows-
Ayes- Councilmen.Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes- None
Absent: None
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Page Thirty
VINCENT AVENUE EXTENSION DEEDS AND RESOLUTIONS - continued
Hanifan property - continued. -
AUTHORIZATION F®R.,.THE Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded
CITY MANAGER TO OPEN. ;AND by Councilman Pittenger and carried,
CLOS*E ESCROW AND ACCEPT.;. that the City Clerk be authorized to
DEEDS AND RESOLUTIONS open and close escrow and accept deeds
and resolutions on the Hanifan property,
AUTHORIZATION TO Motion by Councilman Pittenger,
RELINQUISH A 12' EASEMENT seconded by Councilman Mottinger and
TO MR. THOMAS HOGAN carried, that authorization be given
for the relinquishment of a 12" ease-
ment to Mr. Thomas Hogan, as per the
original agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 1693 The City Attorney presented:
Accepting a Grant Deed _ '.'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
and directing recordation THE'CITY OF WEST COVINA ACCEPTING A
ADOPTED GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDA-
TION THEREOF". (Hanifan)
(Vincent Avenue)
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 call as follows,
Ayes, Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown -
Noes, None
Absent, None
.SAid Resolution was given No. 1693
Thomas Hogan property
ACCEPTING A LETTER DATED Motion by Councilman Mottinger,
OCTOBER 28, 1959 FROM seconded by Councilman Barnes and
THOMAS Jo HOGAN carried, that the letter of Thomas Jo
Hogan dated October 28, 1959, be
accepted and spread in full upon the
Minutes.
"SUBJECT, Vincent Avenue.Extension Grant Easements and Deeds.
"This is to inform the City of West Covina that I,. Thomas Jo Hogan,
would be willing to grant to the City Parcels C-2 and G-l* grant
deeds, and parcels A-2, construction easement, and E & F slope
and drainage easements..
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Page Thirty -One
VINCENT AVENUE EXTENSION DEEDS AND RESOLUTIONS - continued
Letter of Thomas Jo Hogan - continued -
"In return, I want Mrs. Hanifan to relinquish the existing -
easements which now border between my property and her property.
"The grant deed for the proposed extension of Vincent Avenue
will be conditioned on the rezoning, as approved by the City
.Council,
"I will request as a settlement for all items listed above the
sum of $500.00, which will' be:used to remove the garage to a'
new location. If these terms are agreeable to the City of
West Covina I`will execute.the:necessary instruments to complete
this arrangement".
Signed,
Thomas J-. Hogan
*City parcels C-2 and G-l.areknown on the deed as Parcels I and I1.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY,
MAXAA( _. TU OPEN AND CLOSE
ESCROW AND DEPOSIT $500.00
AS PER LETTER OF AGREEMENT
Motion by Councilman Mottinger,
seconded by Councilman Pittenger,
that authorization be given to the
City Manager to open and close escrow
and deposit the amount of $500.00 as
per the a-bove letter of agreement.
(Thomas Jo Hogan)..
Motion passed on roll call as follows,
Ayes, Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes, None
Absent, None
.LETTER FROM THE COUNTY OF Re, Proposed Bridge on Vincent Avenue
Los ANGELES ROAD COMMISSIONER over Walnut Creek, Cash Contract
'Noo.21020
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, 'seconded'by Councilman Barnes and
carried, that.the letter -of the County.of'.Los Angeles Road Commissioner,
dated November 5, 1959, be spread in, full, upon the Minutes.
"The City of West Covina's road plans for the Vinceht Avenue
Extension,over Walnut Creek have .been reviewed in accordance
with a letter from your Public" Service'Director, dated ".October
26, 1959, and are returned herewith.
"It is requested that these plans,:be revised so that the approach
grades will join the bridge elevations previously approved by
your City. The correct el vations'h�' been indicated.in red
on the attached plans. Alsoa'°:,it is.requested that the typical
C. C. 11-9-59.
Page Thirty -Two
VINCENT AVENUE EXTENSION DEEDS AND RESOLUTIONS - continued.
Letter from Los Angeles County Road Commissioners - continued:
roadway section (48' width of pavement and 6' shoulders) be
carried through to the bridge from both directions and that
flared sections of pavement and grading at the bridge be'
deleted from the plans. In order to permit full width grading
adjacent to the bridge prior to the improvement of the Walnut
Creek Channel, as indicated on your plans,.it would be necessary
to construct additional temporary wingwalls at all four corners
of the. bridge
"Your attention is directed to the fact that due to the delay
in acquiring rights -of -way for this project, it will now be
necessary to perform the construction during the rainy season.
The length of time for completion of the project has been in-
creased from 150 to.180 calendar days in order to provide for
any delay in the work due to excess channel flows during this
period„ We expect to submit the bridge construction project to
the Board of Supervisors for.approval and advertising on
November 10, 1959. Estimated completion dated will be June, 1960.
In the event the low bid for the project is more than 10% in
excess of the Engineer's estimate, it will be recommended to the
Board of Supervisors that the bids be rejected and the project
• re -advertised in the Spring of 1960,.sub$ quent to the rainy
season."
Signed,
N. Ha Templin
Road Commissioner
A. A. Kambeitz
Assistant Chief Deputy
DIRECTIONAL SIGN FOR 4' x 8' sign on Merced Avenue with
QUEEN OF THE VALLEY the following inscription: "Queen
HOSPITAL BUILDING PROGRAM of the Valley Hospital conducted by
Sisters 'of the:,Immaculate'Heart of
Mary. Campaign Offices 1613 W.
Merced Ave."
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
.carried, that permission be granted to the Sisters of the Immaculate
Heart of Mary, relative to the Queen of the Valley Hospital Building
Program, to place a 4' x 8' sign, as indicated above, to indicate
campaign headquarters, and to be permitted until further order of
the Council.
Ca C. 11-9-59 Page Thirty -Three
CITY MANAGER REPORTS - continued
REPORT OF THE SPECIAL Re: Store display of merchandise.
SERVICES OFFICER
City Manager Aiassa: The Council has
received copies of this report -and I
would like to read the last paragraph.
"Some time ago the undersigned contacted the City Attorney,
Harry Williams, and the Planning Coordinator, Malcolm Gerschler,
in regards to the display of merchandise in front of business
buildings when said merchandise was noton City property, After -
discussing the sections of the Zoning Ordinance No. 325, limita-
tion on permitted uses in Zones C-1, C-2 and C-3, 'Fall uses
shall be conducted wholly within a building"., Mr. Williams
informed us that when merchants displayed merchandise in front
of their place of business and failed to remove same when noti-
fied, a misdemeanor complaint could be filed, however at this
time he felt that the above sections of the Zoning Ordinance
were very weak and said sections should be changed to read all
uses shall be conducted wholly within a building including
storage and display of merchandise' or words to that effect.
Mr. Williams stated that he would take the proper action to
make the change.. Due to this information the undersigned has
made no attempt to notify the merchants to remove said merchan-
dise -from in front of business houses when not on City property,
unless such merchandise displayed is on the required off-street
parking area."
Mayor Brown: I think "wholly within the building"
should be clarified. You do not
sell cars wholly within a building,
City Manager Aiassa: ..Perhaps the City Attorney could clarify
the language in this matter,
City Attorney Williams: It is difficult to determine what it
should say and I do not know what
exceptions you would want to make.
Activities should be conducted entirely within the building. Certainly
the best interpretation is that it would now include this storage of
merchandise. The very purpose of it is so they won't put things out-
side. I think if you want to you can interpret the Ordinance that
way. I think it could be interpreted without amendment and would
require less time and would be more flexible by Resolution of the
Planning Commission interpreting it and when you approve it that be-
comes the official interpretation. It is only because of these things
mentioned that I feel a little hesitant that it says "absolutely"
what it says, but .as near as my .writing can make it and what it says
it is all precluded'nowo
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Barnes and
carried,. that the Planning Commission be requested to give an interp-
retation, or amendment, of this portion of the Zoning Ordinance relat-
ing to the display of 'merchandise and all activity being conducted
inside,
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REPORT OF SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICER - continued
City Attorney Williams:
City Manager Aiassa:
we can obtain assistance
REQUEST FOR POSTPONEMENT
OF RETIREMENT DATE
(Joseph Dugan)
APPROVED
Page Thirty -Four
While this is being done the enforce-
ment officer could accomplish some
enforcement by cooperation rather
than by complaints.
We should also make our request known
to the Chamber of Commerce and they
could be brought into this matter and
from the businessmen to cooperate.
he passes a physical examination
Motion by Councilman Heathy seconded
by Councilman Pittenger and carried,
that Joseph Dugan be permitted to
remain in the employment of the City.
of West Covina for one year from this
date, to November 9, 1960, provided
to be done at his expense.
CAR ALLOWANCE FOR The following report was presented
THE CITY'CLERK for the use of the City Clerk's person-
al car, on business for the City of
West Covina, since the last mileage
report:.
1,781 miles @ .08 per mile $ 142.48
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that
the City Manager be authorized to pay the amount of $142.48 to City
Clerk Robert Flotten relative to the report indicated., .
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
PROJECTS NOS.C-111 Re: Installation of traffic signals
AND C-112 at,the intersections of Francisquito
Avenue - California Avenue, and
Lark Ellen Avenue - San Bernardino Road,
County estimate for improvements -was $13,000.00 for Project C-111, the
Francisquito Avenue - California Avenue intersection, and $14,000.00 for
Project C-112, the Lark Ellen Avenue - San Bernardino Road intersec-
tion, with the City's share being $3,250.00 and $3,500.00,respectivelya
Amount-of:$7,000000 was approved in the 1959-60 Budget for the work.
It is noted the present estimate of the County is $7,500.00, which is
$500.00 over the budgeted figure.
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PROJECTS NOS, C-111 AND C-112 - continued
Page Thirty -Five
It is the recommendation the Council approve and execute the agreement
to be_returned to the County for final disposition.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Mottinger, that
the amount of $506.00 be transferred from the Traffic Safety Fund and
added to the amount of $7,000.00 allocated for these signals.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried, that the Mayor and City Clerk be directed to sign the agree-
ment with the County of Los Angeles relative to Projects C-111 and
C-112,
CITY DECALS Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded
by Councilman Barnes and carried,
that Councilman Pittenger be nominated
to serve as Council representative relative to City decals.
EMPLOYMENT OF PLANNING Motion by Councilman Mottinger,
COORDINATOR seconded by Councilman Heath and
(Harold Joseph) carried,.that Mr, Harold Joseph be
employed by the City of West Covina
as its Planning Coordinator under Range
28-B, at $652.00 per month, effective "N61rember'23, 1959, ,.and will re-
main in 'this §tep.until his next anniversary date.
STREET PLANS FOR
VINCENT AVENUE EXTENSION
CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCES
INTRODUCTION
An Ordinance Rezoning
Certain Property
(Dubrove)
Mayor Brown:
Councilman Barnes and Heath requested
copies.,
The City Attorney presented:
"AN ORDINANCE'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA REZONING
CERTAIN%PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH-
WEST SIDE OF CALIFORNIA AVENUE NORTH OF
WALNUT CREEK WASH (Dubrove)
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Ordinance,
Co Co 11-9-59 Page Thirty -Sic
CITY ATTORNEY (ORDINANCES) - continued
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Pittenger, that
said Ordinance ,be introduced and given its first reading. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTIONS
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Barnes, that the
Resolution relating to the decreasing of the speed limit on Service
Avenue, between Orange and Sunset Avenues, be referred to the City
Manager, Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO, 1694 The City Attorney presented:
Granting a. Variance "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
(Palush) THE CITY OF WEST COVINA GRANTING A
ADOPTED VARIANCE", (Palush)
Mayor Brown:
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. 1694
RESOLUTION,NO, 1695 The City Attorney presented:
Granting a sign variance "A RESOLUTION OP THE CITY COUNCIL OF
(Pick) THE CITY OF,WEST COVINA GRANTING A
ADOPTED SIGN VARIANCE"; (Pick)
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: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution was given No. 1695
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CITY ATTORNEY (RESOLUTIONS)
RESOLUTION NO. 1696
Denying a proposed amendment
.to uses permitted in C-R Zone
ADOPTED
Mayor Brown:
Page Thirty -Seven
- continued
The City Attorney presented:.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA'DENYING A
PROPOSED AMENDMENT -TO THE USES PER-
MITTED IN THE C-R ZONE AS SET FORTH
IN ORDINANCE NO. 3250
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. 1696
RESOLUTION NO, 1697
Approving Precise Plan
of Design No, 128
ADOPTED
Mayor Brown:
The City Attorney presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA APPROVING
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. 1281%
(Dubrove) _
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading 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. 1697
RESOLUTION NO, 1698
Endorsing a conference
between County and Cities
regarding refuse collection
and disposal
ADOPTED
Mayor Brown:
The -,City Attorney presented:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF
THE CITY OF WEST CO.VINA ENDORSING A
CONFERENCE BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND
CITIES CONCERNING REFUSE COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL"'.
Hearing no objections, we will waive
further reading of the body of the
Resolution.
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Page Thirty -Eight
RESOLUTION NO, 1698 - continued
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Heathy 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. 1698
In relation to the above conference regarding refuse collection,
Mayor Brown indicated his willingness to attend said conference when
it was held.
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE Building under construction at 325-333
UNDER PRECISE PLAN NO, 17 N. Citrus Avenue,
AS REQUESTED BY THE
WORKMAN INVESTMENT COMPANY City Attorney Williams: This item is
related to the matter that was before
the Planning Commission at their last
meeting, The Planning Commission denied the request of the Workman
Investment Company for a 2 foot setback but approved a i foot setback the setback had been 8 feet - because the 5 foot portion of this
building could be deleted without toally destroying the bearing wall
in the front of the building and it would leave only one foot beyond
the setback. The representatives of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Company; the property owner, Mr. Sutro and his company, Hollywood
Hills Development Corporation; agreed that they would not object to
the one foot difference, and the Workman Investment Company has indi-
cated they would not appeal. We have letters from the Workman Invest-
ment Company, William Berger the attorney for the Hollywood Hills '
Development Corporation, and Mr. Alsup of O'Melveny & Myers, represent-
ing the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, stating to that effect,
that they would not appeal.
The problem now is to get.the work under way again so that any damage
from delay, inclement weather, can be avoided.
The right of appeal would mean this could not be effective for 20 days
thereafter. Council, also, has the right of appeal. However, if you
wish to allow the work to go forward a motion would be in order indi-
cating that Council does not desire to appeal this matter to itself
and instructing the administrative forces to treat this variance as
if it was in effect.
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded by Councilman Heath, that
the City Council shall not appeal this decision of the Planning Commis-
sion, Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor. Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Page Thirty -Nine
PRECISE PLAN NO. 17 - WORKMAN INVESTMENT COMPANY - continued
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded by Councilman Mottinger, that
Council accepts the letters of waiver of right to appeal from the
Workman Investment Company, Hollywood Hills Development Corporation
and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, and that the City administration
forces be instructed to treat this variance as in force.
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes*., None
Absent*. None
CITY CLERK
NOTIFICATION FROM COUNTY Re*. Annexation of territory known as
BOUNDARY COMMISSION (Ho Via, et al) to the City of
Baldwin Park,
No objections will be made.
REQUEST OF THE CAMPFIRE Re:. Annual peanut sale from January 15
GIRLS through February 1, 1960.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded
by Councilman Banes and carried, that
the request made by the Camp Fire Gir*s for permission to sell
peanuts from January 15 through February 1,..,_1960, be approved,
REQUEST FROM Re: Placing of "boiling pots" with
SALVATION ARMY attendants in Plaza Shopping Center
and Eastland Shopping Center from
December 5th to Christmas Eve.
Motion by Councilman Heath, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried, that the request of the Salvation Army for "boiling pots"
to be placed at locations indicated be approved,
BALDWIN PARK CELEBRATION Re: Three day celebration in
January, 1960, honoring the fourth
anniversary of this City's incorp-
oration with an invitation to West Covina to enter a float in the
parade.
REQUEST OF BALDWIN PARK Re*. Ingathering campaign from
SEVENTH -DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH November 28 to December 24, 1959.
Mayor Brown*.
I believe our policy is not to allow
organizations from outside the City to
solicit in the City.
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SEVENTH -DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH REQUEST - continued
Councilman Mottinger;
Mayor Browne
Councilman Pittenger:
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I do not think it was the intent to
apply this to churches and their
members.
If we grant permission it should'be
worded so that it is understood it
applies strictly to their own members
and not a public drive.
I would go along with that.
Motion by Councilman Mottinger, seconded by Councilman Pittenger and
carried, that the request of the Baldwin Park Seventh-Day Adventist
Church be approved with the stipulation it is to be limited to the
soliciting of its own church members and is not to constitute a public
drive for funds.
DRAINAGE OF WEST COVINA Communication from Lawrence E. Carson
SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION regarding drainage and possible damage
DISTRICT NO. 173- to his and adjoining property.
Motion by Councilman Heath'
seconded by,Councilman Mottinger and
carried, that this matter be .referred t& the City Managel° for action
as previous Minutes have indicated it would be completed to the satis-
faction of the City Engineer.
CLAIM OF THE GENERAL
TELEPHONE COMPANY
sewer at the location of
October 13, 1959. .
City Manager Aiassa:
Re: Damage caused by a trenching
machine operated by M. Zarubica, an
employee of B. J. Zarubica Company,
in the process of excavating for a
Glendora Avenue.north of Service Avenue on
The Sanitation Department has referred
this to the contractor.
Motion by Councilman Barnes, seconded 'by Councilman Pittenger and
carried, that the claim of the General Telephone.Com'pany be denied
and the matter be referred to the insurance -Company.
REQUEST FOR LOCATION LOCATION: 185 S. Glendora Avenue
TO CONDUCT PALMISTRY
Motion by Councilman Pittenger, seconded
by Councilman Heath and carried, that
• the request be denied.
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CHRISTMAS TREE APPLICATION From Mr; Francis Solomon at the corner
of Azusa Avenue and -the pervice road,
south of the Freeway.
City Clerk Flotten indicated this would be handled by the administrative
departments and the location will be checked out,
REQUEST TO OPEN Re: Appointments for a Santa visit
SANTA RENTAL SERVICE to be conducted from a residence at
1039 E. Shamwood Street, Mrs, Warren
Von Pertz, with arrangements to be made
by phone or mail and having two or three helpers,
Mayor Browne We cannot grant permission to do
business through the home - something
like this must come through the
Planning Commission. I can't see any other way to get permission,
City Attorney Williams: Some cities permit home occupations
in R-1 if there are no employees
involved and no advertising. If you
didn't have employees it would be hard to stop this; i.e., if `she
• wanted to go out and be her own Santa Claus,
Mayor Browne Maybe this is a matter that the City
Attorney might'look into. I know we had
a -problem relative to baby sitters,
where a woman was baby sitting with three children, beside her own,
in her home in order to support herself due to her husband's illness
and his being in the Veterans Hospital. It almost came down to a
case'of prosecuting or Council turning their backs and not seeing it.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Heath indicated there was to be a meeting of the League of
California Cities on November 19th in Pico -Rivera with a conducted
tour through the Ford Assembly Plant.
Councilman Barnes indicated a meeting of the Upper.San Gabriel Valley
Water District November 12th.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
FOR THE NEXT S MONTHS
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Councilman Pittenger - Planning Commission
Councilman Barnes - Recreation & Parks Commission
Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District
Personnel Board
Councilman Mottinger - East San,Gabriel Valley Planning Com,
Councilman Heath - League of California Cities
Civil Defense
APPOINTMENT OF 2 COUNCIL Councilmen Pittenger and Heath
REPRESENTATIVES RELATIVE
TO DISCUSSION WITH PROPERTY It was indicated by the Mayor that
OWNERS INVOLVED IN C-R ZONING this matter is being initiated by
Council and it should be taken before
the Planning Commission to have them
choose representatives to this committee with the suggestion that if
it is possible they secure at least one member of the Commission who
was not involved with this C-R Zoning before.
Mrs, Van Dame: It seemed to be understood by the C-R
property owners that it was not to
be a committee of Council and Commission
representatives to meet with them but the full Council and Commission,
Mayor Brown: low it was stated that a committee
would be drawn up to work with them on
this and then there would be a meeting
of the full groups after the basic details were worked,oute
Mrs. Van Dame: What about direction signs for the
Police Station? ,You should have a
large slate sign giving information
where the various departments area The public comes to the City Hall
in the middle of the night wanting to know where the Police Station
is and Mrs. Auer has been telling them where it is.
Mayor Brown: I think we should have a sign,
City Manager Aiassa: A committee is working on it and will
probably be ready to present something
concrete to Council very shortly.
Mrs. Van Dame: The sign should be on these (City Hall)
grounds because everybody knows where
the City HaA is and they all come here.
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Mrs. Van Dame: Where is that loudspeaker you've
been getting for the last 15 years?
Mayor Brown: It was taken out of the budget and
put in bridges.
Mrs. Van Dame: I object to the "coke" machine being
next to the men's room. You should at
least have a lattice or screen in
front of the room.
City Manager Aiassa: We will change the machine when we
build the annex.
Mrs. Van Dame: There are complaints about parking at
the City Hall, Too many places for
City employees and none for the public.
City Manager Aiassa: Two main lanes are open for the public.
There are almost 20 parkingstalls on
• one whole side left open to the public.
Mrs. Van Dame: Any provisions for parking at Christmas
in front of the Post Office?
Mayor Brown: There is nothing much we.can do. They
do not own property so can't supply it.
Mayor Brown indicated that during the football season with the games
- at the West Covina High School there should be a signal placed at
Cameron and Lark Ellen to direct traffic and help pedestrian traffics
It was indicated that a policeman should be directing traffic in that
area on those nights starting no later than 6:30 P.M. if there are no
signals.
DEMANDS APPROVED Motion by Councilman Heath,seconded
by Councilman Mottinger, that Demands
in the amount of $89,704.97, as shown
on Demand Sheets B-61, C-171 and C-172, be approved. This total
includes fund transfers in the amount of $48,814.22 and bank transfers
• in the amount of $75.00.
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DEMANDS - continued
Motion passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Heath, Pittenger, Mottinger, Barnes, Mayor Brown
Noes: None
Absent: None
STUDY SESSION
November 16, 1959
There being no further business, motion by Councilman Mottinger,
seconded by Councilman Pittenger, that the meeting be adjourned at
11:30 Pe M.
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL Date �� 2-3 �, 9
• As Submitted'
With the following corrections:.
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