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Minutes 63-10-28MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD October 28, 1963 The City Council of the City of Cypress met in regular session on October 28, 1963, in the City Council Chambers, 9471 South Walke~ Street, Cypress, California at 7:30 P. M., Mayor Frank P. Noe, presiding. PRESENT: Wright, Van Dyke and Noe ABKENT: Gordon and Gorzeman Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex; City Attorney H. Rodger Howell; Public Works Director Harold Neu; Secretary to the Planning Commission Darrell Dalton; Building Superintendent John McGettrick; Consulting Engineer John Toups and Police Chief O. C. Foster. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, the minutes of October 14, 1963, meeting be approved as mailed. COUNCILMAN GORZEMAN ARRIVED AT 7:32 P. M. AND TOOK HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. James Duncan, 9582 South Walker Street, Cypress, addressed the Council concerning the vacant lots on Walker Street being littered with trash and suggested that the road shoulders on Walker Street be bladed before the rainy season. After discussion, the City Council requested the City Manager to investigate this matter. Mr. Frank Visca, 5782 Lime Avenue, Cypress, representing the Cypress Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council, announcing the installation Banquet of the Chamber of Commerce to be held on November 2, 1963, at the Los Alamitos County Club. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-91; MEINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: The Mayor announced this was the time and place forthe public hearing to consider application for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to cl.ange the zone from M-1 (Light Industrial) to R-4 (High Density Multiple Family) on that property generally located between Electric Street and Watson Street, north of Lincoln Avenue and south of the Pacific Electric Railroad as requested by Meine Construction Company, 23639 Arlington, Torrance, California, known as Zone Change No. Z-91, and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or ~gainst this proposed use. Mr. Spear, of the Cypress Lumber Company, addressed the Council, speaking in opposition to this proposed use. There being no oral protests and no written communications, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. The City Manager reviewed the re~on~nendation of the Planning Commission with reference to this zone change request, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, to ~ffirm the reconmendation of the Planning Conunission to deny Zone Change No. Z-91 as requested by Meine Construction Company. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None Gordon. October 28, 1963 PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-92~ LARWIN COMPANY: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the puDlic hearing to consider an application for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change the zone from R-1 (One-family residential) to C-1 (Neighborhood Stores) that property generally located on the southeast corner of Moody Street and Ball Road, as requested by LaPwin Company, 8670 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California, known as Zone Change No. Z-92, and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against this proposed use. Mr, Eugene Rose, 8670 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Bills, representing the applicant, addressed the Council, speaking in favor of this request. Mr. John Prins, 1665 South Brookhurst, Anaheim, representing the Robert H. Grant Company, addressed the Council, stating that he is in favor of the proposed use with reservations, but pointed out that the subject property is located directly across the street from the R. H. Grant Company property on the northeast corner of Moody and Ball which will be considered for commercial zoning by the Planning Commission at its next regular meeting. He stated that if the Grant Company's request is granted they will have no objection to Zone Change Z-92. There being no oral protests and no written communications, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. The City Manager reviewed the recommendation of The Planning Commission on Zone Change No. Z-92. Councilman Wright inquired of the applicant concerning the nature of the stores to occupy the proposed commercial area. Mr. Eugene Rose indicated that the property would be developed with a service station and a building which would accommodate a Speedee Mart and Other smaller uses. Mr. John Kennedy, 10002 St, Vincent Circle, Cypress, addressed the Council, stating that he would like to see this type of shopping center located at the subject location. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke and seconded by Councilman Wright, to read by title only an Ordinance approving Zone Change No. Z-92. Said motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Van Dyke and Wright Gorzeman and Noe Gordon It was further moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to continue this matter until the next regular meeting to be held on November 12, 1963. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None Gordon NOTICE FROM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL RE: OFF-SALE GENERAL LICENSE FOR LEWIS S. HART: A notice from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control concerning application for off-sale general license for Lewis S. Hart, 6251 Ball Road, Cypress, was presented. It was moved by Councilmen Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. RESOLUTION FROM ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RE: VALLEY VIEW STREET NO LONGER COUNTY HIGHWAY: A resolution dat%d October 8, 1963, from the Orange CouFty Board of Supervisors was presented, declaring that Valley View Street, from Katella to 1,320 feet south of Orangewood in the City of Cypress is no longer a County Highway. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, this resolution be received and filed. October 28~ 1963 CERTIFICATION OF CYPRESS POPULATION BY BUREAU OF THE CENSUS: A communi- cation dated October 16, 1963, from the Bureau of the Census certifying the population in the City of Cypress as of September 17, 1963, at 9,337, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried~ this communication be received and filed. NOTICE FROM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL DEPARTMENT RE: ON-SALE BEER LICENSE; CLARENCE F. SAUNDERS: A notice from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control was presented concerning an on-sale beer license for Clarence F. Saunders, 4352 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman$ and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. COMMUNICATION FROM MUNICIPAL FINANCING CONSULTANT RE: STATUS OF THE CITY'S FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY--MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM: The City Manager read in full a letter dated October 22, 1963, from the Municipal Financial Consulting Firm of Stone and Youngberg, which stated their preliminary findings indicate that acquisition of the existing water facilities at the present water rates would be financially feasible, It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman~ and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. COMMUNICATION FROM KOEBIG 6 KOEBIG~ INC. RE: CYPRESS MUNICIPAL WATER PROGRAM: T~ City Manager read in full a letter dated October 25, 1963, from Koebig & Koebig, Inc,, Engineering Consultants, which outlined the benefits of developing a municipal water department. It was moved by Councilman Wright~ seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. ORANGE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE: A communication dated October 2~, lg53, from the Fourth Annual Orange County Economic Development Conference was presented concerning the Conference to be held on November 14~ 1963, at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. The communication stated that a display area had been reserved for the Cityts use, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman~ and unanimously carried, to instruct the City Manager to work with the Cypress Chamber of Commerce in presenting a display for the City of Cypress at this Conference. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5337; SHERMORE CORPORATION: Tentative Tract Map No. b337~ located On the east side Of Moody Street approximately 1~320 feet north of Orange Avenue, as requested by the Shermore Corporation, was presented. The City Manager reviewed the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission on this Tentative Tract Map. The City Manager stated that the City had received a communication from an Attorney for the Shermore Corporation in reference to the Master Plan of Drainage program, protesting certain of the drainage charges on Tract 4398I and since Tentative Tract 5337 also falls within the same drainage district referred to in this communication, it was decided at the City Council meeting held on October 14~ 1963, to hold this item over until this meeting. Mr. Sherman Whirmore, the applicant, addressed the Council, stating that the ccr~munlcation referred to did not concern the subject Tentative Tract and that he is not making any claim on Tract 5337. Mr. Don Lander~ Engineer for the Shemore Corporation, addressed the Council requesting that this Tract be approved, with the condition that the drainage be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. He pointed out that another tract developed by the Shemore Corporation had been approved on this basis. Councilman Gorzeman stated that he was concerned not only about the drainage within Tract 5337~ but also for any drainage problems created on property downstream from Tract 5337, Consulting Engineer John Tours stated that he would prefer to see the details concerning the drainage worked out prior to approval of the Tentative Tract Map. October 28~ 1963 Mr. Rondell Hanson, Attorney for the Shemore Corporation~ addressed the Council, emphasizing that the only conditions that should be placed on the Tentative Tract Map are those that will affect the particular tract. Discussion was held concerning the pump station which will be required in the subject drainage district. Mr. Walter Chaffee, representinE Mrs. Cots, former owner of the subject property, addressed the Council, stating that he feels it is unfair to deny the use of this property to the developer. Councilman Gorzeman again emphasized the drainage problem in the areas downstream from Tract 5337. The City Manager asked Mr. Whirmore, the developer, if he would accept the six conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, whereupon Mr. ~hitmore stated that he did accept these six conditions. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried. to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 5337 with the following conditions: 1. That the street section for street "C" be as follows: Forth feet of pavement from curb to curb with 6-inch curb top, four and one-half foot parkway, and four-foot sidewalk. Streets "A" and "B" be developed as follows: Thirty-six feet of pavement, six-inch curb top, two and one-half foot parkway~ four-foot sidewalk. 3. Since the subdivider is providing the full width of street "A", that he only be required to install the curb at this ~ time and that the sidewalk be installed by the adjacent pro- party owner upon development. 4. That an irrevocable dedication be offered to the City for Lot "A". 5. That all drainage fees be paid and that all drainage be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 6. Water to be provided by the City of Cypress. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and No, None Gordon Consulting Engineer John Toups stated, with reference to the previous motion, that the developer is to solve the drainage problems that are affected directly or indirectly by Tract 5337 to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-87; R.H. GRANT AND COMPANY: The City Manager stated that Zone Change No. Z-87, a request to consider amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change the zone from R-3 (High Density Multiple Family) to R-1 (Residential One-Family) on that property generally located on the northeast corner of Cerritos and Dennl, Cypress, as requested by R. H. Grant and Company, 1665 South Brookburst, Anaheim. California. had been continued at the meeting of October 14, 1963. The City Manager read in full a communication dated October 2, 1963, from the Robert H. Grant Company requesting this Zone Change request be withdrawn due to a change in the development plans for the subject property. October 28, 1963 Mr. Sam Barnes, representing the Robert H. Grant Company, addressed the Council, stating that the applicant had initially applied for this Zone Change pursuant to a particular Tract map, (which was subsequently denied by the Planning Commission), and that it would be unfair not to grant the request for withdrawal of Zone Change No. Z-87. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman WrightI and unanimously carried, to disapprove the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission that the subject property be zoned from R-3 to R-1. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None Gordon TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5272 STARDUST LANDS~ INC: Tentative Tract Map No. 5272, located at the northeast corner Of Denhi and Cerritos, as requested by Stardust Landsl Inc. was presented. The City Manager stated that the Robert H. Grant Company has requested this Tentative Tract Map be withdrawn by their letter of October 2, 1963. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to grant the request of the Robert H. Grant Company for withdrawal of Tentative Tract Map No. 5272. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None Gordon ESTABLISHMENT OF FIRE ZONES IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The City Manager stated that this matter had been continued at the last City Council meeting, and reviewed the recommendation of the staff that Fire Zones be established in the City of Cypress. Councilman Van Dyke requested the Building Superintendent to review what would be ~equired by the establishment of Fire Zones, whereupon Building Superintendent John McGettrick summarized the effect of the Fire Zone Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CREATING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE ZONES. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: i COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None Gordon INVESTIGATION REPORT ON DRAINAGE REQUIREMENT! WAYNE WORLEY: Councilman Gorzeman requested that since he was not able to meet with the Committee appointed by the Mayor to investiS,re the drainage requirement of Mr. Wayne Worley, the matter be continued until the next regular meeting of the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke~ and unanimously carried~ this matter be continued until the regular City Council meeting to be held on November 12, 1963. October 28, 1963 ACCEPTANCE OF IMRPOVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS TRACT 4112| LARWIN COMPANY: A report dated October 25t 1963~ was presented ~rom the'City Managere stating that the City Council had instructed the City Manager and Public Works Director to investigate the reason for the drainage problem at the cross gutter at Julle Beth Street and Marion Avenue in Tract 4112. Upon investigation, it was determined that in order to correct the sltuation~ the cross gutter and an additional 200 feet of curb and gutter must be removed and replacede with the cross gutter having a fall of 0.10 feet rather than the existinE 0,06 feet of drop. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager to notify the LaPwin Company that this drainage problem must be corrected prior to the acceptance of the improvements and release of bonds on Tract 4112. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None Gordon APPROVAL OF DRAINAGE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FORM: The City Manager stated that the City staff had not had an opportunity to adequately review the proposed drainage reimbursement agreement form and recommended this item be continued until the next regular meeting. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, this matter be held over until the next regutar Council meeting on November 12~ 1963. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5337~ SHERMORE CORPORATION: Mr. Rondell Hansone attorney for the Shermore Corporation~ addressed the Council~ stating that the representatives of the Shermore Corporation were not sure of the condition on Tentative Tract Map No. 5337 concernins the drainage, and requested it be re-read, whereupon Condition No. 5 was read as follows: "That all drainage fees be paid and that:all drainage be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer." Mr. Hanson also stated that a demand has been made by the Shermore Corpor- ation on the City Council and advised that there is a time limit in which this demand must be acted upon. The City Manager advised Mr. Hanson that this matter would appear on the City Council agenda for November 12m 1963. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT; SEPTEMBER 1963: It was moved by Councilman Gorzemanm s~conded by Councilman Wrightm and unanimously carried~ to receive and file the Monthly Activity Report for September 1963. CITY FRANCHISE FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY: A report dated October 25m 1963 was presented from the City Manager concerning the lack of a City franchise covering the operation of Southern California Water Company within the City of Cypress. City Attorney H. RodgaP Howell stated that he has verified that there are no records of Southern California Water Company ever having asked for or received a franchise from the City of Cypress. He indicated that a fran- chise was granted to this Company by Orange County prior to the incorporation of the City of Cypress and in his opinion this franchise did not apply to all of the incorporated area of the City of Cypress. Mr. Howell recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager, Director of Public Works~ and the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents to compel Southern California Water Company to cease and desist the enlargement of its facilities and services within the City through City streets without having lawfully obtained a franchise in the City as pPovlded by law. Mr. William Moore~ Pepresentihg the Southern California Water Company~ addressed the Council~ stating that when a City incorporated, it falls heir to the franchise of the County. Mr. Moore inquired as to the status of the Southern California Water Company enlarging its facilities during the time the City Attorney is preparing the recommended documents. October 28, 1983 The City Attorney advised him that permits would be issued for all those tracts which had been approved with water service to be provided by the Southern California Water Company. Mrs. Sutro, 10002 St. Stephen, Cypress, addressed the Council, asking who would he serving the residents who now live in the Brentwood Gardens tract, and if the City would he assessing the current residents for changing over from Southern California Water Company to City water service. Mr. Sutro was advised that there would he no assessment against the residents for any change. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to authorize the City Manager, Director Of Public Works, and the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents to compel the Southern California Water Company to cease and desist the enlargement of its facilities and services within the City through City streets without having lawfully obtained a franchise in the City as provided by law, The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None Gordon STREET NUMBERING SYSTEM ON LINCOLN AVENUE: A report dated October 25, 1963, was presented from the City Manager concerning the street numbering system on Lincoln Avenue. The report stated that numerous meetings have been held concerning the various numbering systems in the different cities, but that no action will be taken on this matter until such time as a County-wide program of uniform numbering systems is undertaken. No action was taken on this matter. APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK: A report dated October 25, 1963, was p"resented from the City Manager, stating that under Section 4813 of the California Government Code, the City Clerk may appoint deputies to assist the City Clerk in the administration of the functions of the City Clerk's office. The City Clerk requested the Council to concur with his decision to appoint Dorothy Jones as Deputy City Clerk, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to concur with the decision of the City Clerk, The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None Gordon SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-82; LARWIN COMPANY: Councilman Gorzeman stated that he preferred to see the Larwin C 6mpany Condominium development constructed in stages, rather than granting approval of the entire parcel, After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright, and carried, the following Ordinance be adopted, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 186 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO0 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY FROM R-1 (RESIDENTIAL ONE-FAMILY), M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL), AND A-2 (HEAVY AGRICULTURAL) TO FD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT), ZONE CHANGE NO, Z-82, (LARWIN COMPANY) The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Van Dyke, Wright and Noe Gorzeman Gordon October 28, 1963 SECOND READING ORDINANCE REGULATING SOLICITATIONS IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The City Manager stated that since the first reading of this OPdinance~ the Staff has encountered sc~e problems that should be resolved prior to the second Peadlng. It was moved by Councilman WPight~ seconded by Councilman GoPzeman, and unanimously caPPied~ to continue the second reading of the Solicitation Ordinance fop further study. RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 7785 THROUGH 7821 (PAYROLL): It was moved by Councilman GoPzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously caPPied~ the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 413 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 7785 THROUGH 7821 The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: GoPzeman, Van Dyke. Wright and Noe None Gordon RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 7822 THROUGH 7851 (COMMERCIAL WARRANTS~: It was moved by Councilman GoPzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 7822 THROUGH 7851 The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: GoPzeman, Van Dyke. Wright and Noe None Gordon CYPRESS MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM; CONDEMNATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANYFACILITIES IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS: City Attorney H, ~o~geP Howell stated that since the City has received preliminary englneePing and financial PepoPts which indicate that the City can provide a better quality of water service at a lower net cost to the consumers in the City, he recommends that the City Council authorize the City ManageP~ the Director of Public WOrks, the Consulting Engineer, and the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents to bring an action to condemn all of the water facilities used oP useful to the City of Cypress now owned by the Southern California Water Company. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke~ seconded by Councilman Wright. and unanimously carried, to authorize the City Manager, Director of Public WoPks~ City Attorney, and Consulting Engineer to prepare the necessary documents to bring an action to condemn all of the water facilities used oP useful to the City of Cypress now owned by the Southern California Water Company. The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman~ Van Dyke. Wright and Noe NOne Gordon ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. RodePick Hill, Pepresenting the Twaits-Wittenbepg Company, developers of Tract 4398, addressed the Council, stating that the Twaits-WittenbePg Company has proceeded through all of the preliminary stages of developing their tract without any knowledge of the City desiring to sePvlce water to this tract. Mr. Hill requested a clarification as to which areas in the City the Southern California Water Company would be denied permits, since Twaits-WittenbePg Company has a binding contract with the Southern CalifoPnla water Company to provide water service to Tract ~398. October 28, 1963 Mr. William Schworer, Vice President of the Orange Valley Construction Company~ who previously had an interest in Tract ~398~ addressed the Council~ stating that his Company had no knowledge of the water problem on this tract until late in the development stages. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the City Council~ the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:10 p.m. ATTEST: October 28, 1963