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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 C..C. 11-9-59 Page Two 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 * 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-. C. C> 11-9-59 Page' Three 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 Q. Co 11-9-59 PageFour 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. C. C,.11-9-59 Page. Five 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) . 0 0 C. Co 11-9-159 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. Co Co,11-9®59 RESOLUTION NO,. 16.87 Ordering changes in the work proposed to be' done in A'11-57-6 ADOPTED Mayor Brown: Page Seven 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, 0 9 C.,C. 11-9-59 Page Eight 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 f C. Go.hl®W Page Nine 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: 1. v ' Co C. 119-59 Page Ten 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 r C. Co 11-9-59 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. Co C. 11®9-9 Page Twelve 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. IC. Co 11-9-59 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\ C, C. .11-9-59 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, �__7 C. C. 11-9-59 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, a 0 C. Co 11-9-59 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. 4 S 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. • i 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 Co Co 11-9-59 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 W Co C. 11-9-59 Page Twenty -Four 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. i C. C. 11-9-59 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 • Co C. 11-9-59. Page Twenty -Sic 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. i Co Co 11-9-59 Page Twenty -Seven 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) ft • S Co Co 11-9-59 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 Co Co 11-9-59 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.. Co C. 11-9-59 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, • 1 �i Co C. 11-9-59 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. • i Ca Co 11-9-59 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 Co C. 11--9-59 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. 1% Co C. 11-9-59 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 I] Co Co 11-9-59 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. L'I C. C. 11-9-59 SEVENTH -DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH REQUEST - continued Councilman Mottinger; Mayor Browne Councilman Pittenger: Page Forty 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. C. C. 11-9-59 Page Forty -One •CITY CLERK - continued J 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. i • 0 a� C. Co 11-9-59 MAYOR'S REPORTS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE NEXT S MONTHS Page Forty -Two 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. Co C. 11-9-59 Page Forty -Three 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. t;. C. C. 11-9-59 Page Forty -Four 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:. a