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Minutes 63-12-02MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD December 2, 1963 The City Council of the City of Cypress held an adjourned regular meeting on December 2, 1963, in the City Council Chambers, 9471 South Walker Street, Cypress, at 7:30 p.m., Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding. PRESENT: Gordon, Gorzemen, Van Dyke, and Noe ABSENT: Wright Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex; City Attorney Alexander Bowie; Public Works Director Harold Neu; Secretary of the Planning Commission Darrell Dalton; Building Superintendent John McGettrick; and Police Chief O.C. Foster. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Cordon, and unanimously carried to approve the November 12, 1963, minutes with the following correction on Page 4 under CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST-- RECEPTIONIST CLERK: It was moved by Councilman Gordon, (rather than by Councilman Gorzeman who was not in attendance at the meeting) seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to certify the eligible list dated November 7, 1953, for the position of Receptionist-Clerk. It was further moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 25, 1963, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Robert Bachelor of Voorheis, Trindle, Nelson, Inc., engineers for the Subdivider of Tract 4966, addressed the Council concerning a drainage prBbtem~ on this tract, inquiring if the City Council was-anticipating any action on acquiring the right-of-way for the storm drain channelfor this tract, The City Manager advised the City Council that the City Attorney had a report concerning this matter which could be presented after the oral communications. Mr, John Prins, representing the Robert H. Grant Company, addressed the Council, stating that a grand opening would be held for the new shopping center at Valley View and Cerritos on Saturday, December 7, 1963, and invited all City officials and citizens to attend. There were no further oral communications at this time. ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STORM DRAIN CHANNEL~ TRACT 4966: The City Attorney stated that ~e developer of Tract 4966 has filed a letter with the City which provides for payment to the City of $18,000.00 for the drainage channel right-of-way, He suggested that in order to expedite this acquisition, the City Council adopt a resolution determining the necessity of such acquisition for drainage purposes and further instruct the City Attorney to bring an action to Condemn this property and obtain immediate possession, He also advised that the developer of this tract should submit a letter agreeing to pay for the costs of this condemnation. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried, to adopt the following resolution upon receipt of the required documents from the Subdlvider for Tract 4966 agreeing to pay all costs involved in condemnation. RESOLUTION NO. 417 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS FROM THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC I M PURPOSES, AND INSTRUCTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING CON- DEMNATION ACTION ON THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY TO BRING IT INTO IMMEDIATE CITY POSSESSION. December 2, 1963 The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR C. L, WICKER: It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 418 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING MR, C, L, WICKER FOR HIS SERVICES ON THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION, The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright The City Manager Tead Resolution No, 418 in full and the Mayor presented a framed copy to Mr. Wicker. Mr. C. L. Wicker addressed the Council, expressing his appreciation for the resolution. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER: The City Manager stated that due to the resignation of Mr. Wicker, a vacancy had been created on the Planning Commission. Upon the request of Councilman Van Dyke, the City Manager read in full two letters of application for the position of Planning Commissioner, one fr(~n Ruben Viileg,s, 5501 Cathy Circle, Cypress, and the other from James A. Gossett~ 10361 Sande Street, Cypress. Mayor Noe stated that both applicants were interviewed by the City Council members and after consideration he wished to recommend Mr. James Gosse~t to fill the unexpired ter~n of Mr. Wicker. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried, to approve the recommendation of the Mayor and appoint Mr. James Gossett to fill the term of ~rmer Planning Commissioner C. L. Wicker, to expire on August 5, 1966. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright Mr. James Gossett addressed the City Council stating that he would do his best on the Planning Commission and for the City Council. Councilman Van Dyke stated..that he wished to point out that both applicants for the Planning Commission position were extremely capable, and urged the second applicant to re-apply for future openings on the Planning Commission. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPEAL ON CONDITION OF TENTATIVE TRACT '~AP NO. ~99~; LARWIN COMPANY: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the continuation of the public heaping to consider an appeal initiated by the Larwln Company, 8670 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Callfornia~ on Tentative Tract Map No. 4984, with specific reference to the condition which reads as follows: "Water shall be provided by the City of Cypress." The City Manager read in full a commumication dated November 22, 1963~ from the Vice President of the LaPwin Company, requesting this matter be con- tinued until the next regular City Council meeting. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried~ to continue the appeal on Tentative Tract Map No. 4994 until the regular meeting of December 9, 1963. December 2, 1963 PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-93~ CITY OF CYPRESS: The Mayor announced this was the time and pl'ace for the public hearing to consider an application for amendment to the zoning Ordinance initiated by the City of Cypress and known as Zone Change No. Z-93, to change the zone on the following parcels of land: Lincoln Avenue Annexation which contains the southeast corner of the cemetery. Change from R-1 (One-family Residential) to CEM (Cemetery) zone. Taylor Annexation located on the west side of Watson Street approximately 650' south of Lincoln. Change from R-1 (One-family Residential) to R-4 (High Density Multiple Family) zone. East side of Walker Street approximately 135' in depth from Newman to Bishop. Change fr(~ R-~ (High Density Multiple Family) to C-2 (General Commercial) zone. Southwest and northwest corners of Cerrltos and Valley View. Change from C-1 (Neighborhood Stores) to C-2 (General Commercial) zone. Ball Road from Valley View to Juanlta north to Carbon Creek Channel. Change from R-1 (One-family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) zone. Texaco Tank Farm, north of Ball Road, west of Moody Street, south of Orange Avenue, and east of Denni Street. Change from R-1 (One-Family Residential) to PM ( Planned Manufacturing) zone. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the proposed change of zones in the order listed on the agenda. 1. Lincoln Avenue Annexation Area: Mr, A. E. Arnold, 5441 Bishop. Cypress, addressed the Council concerning previous agreements between the City and Forest Lawn Cemetery for street improvements, drainage improvements. etc. Mr. Arnold stated that he was not opposed to the proposed Zone Change. After discussion. it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carriedm to refer the problems of street improvements, drainage improvements, and required easements with reference to the Forest Lawn Cemetery, to the staff for investigation, The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: ~]OES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman. Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright Taylor Annexation Area: No one addressed the City Council concerning Item No. 2. 3. Walker Street Area: Mr. Holliday, Walker Street. Cypress, addressed the Council, speak- ing in favor of the proposed change of zone to C-2. Mr. Cris Gasparm Walker Street, Cypress. addressed the Council, stating that the property was zoned C-2 when it was purchased and he would like it to remain C-2. Mr. William Shubin, 4615 Orange Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Councllm stating that the Planning Commission, after considerable discussion, had voted in favor of this proposed change, and that he feels it should be zoned C-2. December 2, 1963 4. Cerritos and Valley View Commercial Corners: Mr. John Prlns, representing the owner of the Northwest corner Of Valley View and Cerritos, addressed the Council, speaking in favor of the proposed change of zone to C-2. Ball Road from Valley View to Juanlta Area: No one addressed the City Council concerning Item No. 5. 6, Texaco Tank Farm Areas Mr. John Redding, representing the Texaco Company, addressed the Council, stating that Texaco is neither in favor of nor opposed to ~he change of zone proposed. He indicated that Texaco is still studying the proposed change to PM and at this time has no opinion on this matter. There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed, The City Manager reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission con- cerning Zone Change Z-93, stating that it had recommended approval of items 1 through 5 and denall of Item No. 6. Councilman Gerzeman inquired about parking conditions if Item No. 3 ware approved. The Secretary of the Planning Commission sta~ed that if the property on Walker Street in changed to C-2 zoning, sufficient parking would be a problem. He also stated that the residents of this area were informed of the various restrictions involved if this zone change is granted. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY FROM R-1 (RESIDENTIAL ONE-FAMILY) TO CEM (CEMETERY ZONE); FROM R-1 TO R-~ (HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY); FROM R-~ TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE); FROM C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD STORES) TO C-2; AND FROM R-1 TO C-2, ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-93 (CITY OF CYPRESS) It was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman,~n Dyke, and Noe None Wright PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-95; WELLSDALE HOMES, INC. The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change the zone from R-1 (One-family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) on that property generally located at the northeast corner of Ball and Moody as requested by Wellsdale Homes, Inc,, Post Office Box 2067, Anaheim, California, known as Zone Change No. Z-95, The Mayor declared the public hearing opened and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed use. Mr. Richard Owen, Secretary-Treasurer of Wellsdale Homes, Inc., addressed the Council concerning the request for C~2 zoning, outlining the type of shopping center that is proposed. He stated that if the zone change is granted, the shopping center would be under construction within approxi- mately six months. Mr. Owen introduced Mr. Jeff Dyke, President of U-Tote-M Markets, Mr. Mel Morris of ColdwellBankers, and Mr. John Prlns, of the Robert H. Grant Company, whom he had invited to speak on behalf of Wellsdale H(~nes concerning Quik-Shop centerS. December 2, 1963 Mr. Jeff Dyke, 631 South Manchester, Anaheim, addressed the Council, emphasizing that U-Tote-M Markets do not compete in any way with ma~or shopping centers. Mr. Mel Morris addressed the Council, stating that the proposed development for the area in question is a convenience-type development and will not compete with a large market whatsoever. Mr. John Prins, representing the Robert H. Grant Company, addressed the Council, stating that the Grant Company feels that the s~b~ect property is very well suited for a quik-shop type development. The following persons also spoke in favor of Zone Change Z-95: A. E. Arnold, 5441 Bishop, Cypress William Shubin, 4615 Orange Avenue, Cypress Frank Visca, 5782 Lime Avenue, Cypress Bob Gower, Cypress Carl de Pietro, 10301 Sande Street, Cypress There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. The City Manager stated that the Planning Commission had recommended denial of Zone Change Z-95. After considerable discussion concerning the desirability of additional Quik-Shop type centers, with particular reference to the possibility that too many small shopping centers would considerably delay the development of a large shopping center, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Gorgeman, and unanimously carried, to read the following Ordinance by title only. The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordom, Gorgeman, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF ]]~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY FROM R-1 (RESIDENTIAL ONE-FAMILY) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL), ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-95 (WELLSDALE HOMES, INC.) It was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading, by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Van Dyke, and Noe Gorgeman Wright The City Attorney advised the City Council that in accordance with Section 65655 of the California Government Code, this matter should be referred back to the Planning Commission for r~port. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, to refer Zone Change No. Z-95 back to the Planning Commission for report. The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorgeman, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright COMMUNICATION FROM INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS: The City Manager presented a communication da'ted November 61 1963, from the International Conference of Building Officials expressing appreciation to December 2, 1963 the City for permitting Building Superintendent John McGettrick to attend the 41st Annual Conference. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried~ this communication be received~and filed. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES ON CHRISTMAS TREE LOT, PAL BASEBALL FOR BOYS: ~' communication was presented dated November 11, 1963, from C. B. Elliott~ President of the Pal Baseball for Boys organization, requesting permission to conduct a Christman Tree sales lot at 5542 Lincoln Avenue. Cypress, from December 7th through December 2~th, 1963, and requesting that the City waive any required business license fees. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman. seconded bV Councilman Gordon. and unanimously carried, to grant the request of the Pal Baseball for Boys organization providing the associ- ation obtain all of the necessary building and electrical permits. The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman~ Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright COMMUNICATION FROM SOUTHWESTERN SECTION OF INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EleCTRICAL INSFECTORS: The City Manager presented a communication from the Southwestern Section of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, dated November 12, 1963, expressing appreciation to the City for allowing Electrical Inspector Charles Hilfenhaus to attend the annual meeting of Electrical Inspectors. It was moved by Councilman Gopzeman, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried. this communi- cation be received andfiled. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SURVEY PROJECT BY JUNIOR ~HAMBER OF COMMERCE: The City Manager stated that a request had been ~ubmitted by the Junior Chamber of Conmaerce fop assistance in a community development survey pro~ect, but since the mailing of the agendas. the Junior Chamber has withdrawn this request. No action was required on this matter. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES CYPRESS SHOW STOPPERS: The City Manager ~resented a communication Aated November 25, 1963, from Mr. C. B. Parker, Band Director for the Cypress Show Stoppers. a children's band~ request- ing a waiver of fees in erecting a sign to advertise a fund-raising campaign. It was moved by Councilman Gordon. seconded by Couneilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, this request be granted. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon. Gorzeman~ Van Dyke. and Noe None Wright ZONE CHANGE Z-92; LARWIN COMPANY: The City Manager stated that Zone Change No. Z-92 had been continued at the last meeting of the City Council, this zone change to change the zone from R-1 (One-family residential) to C-1 (Neighborhood Stores) that property genarally located on the southeast corner of Moody Street and Ball Road~ as requested by LaPwin Company. 8670 Wilshi~e Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California. December 2. 1963 Mr. Eugene Rose, representing the applicant, addressed the Council, stating that the small area in question is extremely suitable ~or a small-type shopping center. Discussion was held concerning the other parcels of land zoned for Commercial use owned by the Larwin Company. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, and seconded by Councilman Gorzeman to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny Zone Change No, Z-92. Said motion failed to carry by the following Poll call vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon and Gorzeman Van Dyke and Noe Wright It was moved by CounCilman Van Dyke, and seconded by Mayor Noe, to read by title only an Ordinance approving Zone Change No. Z-92. Said motion failed to carry by the following Poll call vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Van Dyke and Noe Gordon and Gorzeman Wright It was further moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried, to continue this matter until the next regular meeting to be held on December 9, 1963. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: t COUNCILMEN: Gordon~ Gorzeman, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright The Mayor declared a recess at 9:15 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:17 p.m. INVESTIGATION REPORT ON DRAINAGE RE~UIREMENT~ WAYNE WORLEY: Councilman Gorzeman reported on behalf of the Committee appointed by the Mayor to investigate the drainage requirement placed on Conditional Use Permit No. C-158 granted to Mr. Wayne Worley. He reported that the Committee met with Mr. Worley and determined that in applying for a lot split on his property in May of 1962, he was disdirected by the City and did not record the lot split with the County. Councilman Gorzeman further stated that even if the lot split had been valid, it was nullified by1 Mr. Worley~s building over a boundary line on his property. He pointed out that Mr. Worley was over-charged for the lot split, Councilman Gordon, a member of the Committee to investigate this matter~ emphasized that according to the City's Subdivision Ordinance, it is the responsibility of the applicant to record a lot split. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to direct the City Attorney to prepare a claim on behalf of Mr. Worley for $~5.00, the amount he was overcharged in the lot split application. December 2, 1963 :435 The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ASSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright DRAINAGE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FORM: The City Manager reported that although the City staf~ ha~ desired to develop a standard reimbursement agreement foPm~ the varied circumstances involved in each subdivision makes this unfeasible at this time. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Gordon~ and unanimously carried, to delete this item Council consideration. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5396; A. C. SYKES: Tentative Tract Map No, 5396, focate~ approximately 650 feet east of Valley View and 600 feet south of Lincoln, as requested by A. C. Sykes, 15756 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, was presented. The Secretary of the Planning Commission reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Tentative Tract Map No. 5396. Considerable discussion was held concerning the temporary access road indicated on the map. Since this would be a private road, the City would not be responsible for its maintenance and the Police Department would not be able to enforce traffic regulations on the street. Mr. A. C, Sykes, the applicant, addressed the Council, stating that the owners will assume responsibility of maintaining the street until such time as the City may accept the street. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried, to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 5396 subject to the following conditions: A lO-foot easement for utilities shall be provided in the temporary access road or at any other location deemed d~sirable by the City Engineer. six-foot block wall fence shall be constructed at the rear of lots 16 through 19. A minimum of a six-foot chain link fence shall be constructed on the east boundary of the property according to school specifica- tions, If the applicant so desires, he may construct a six- foot block wall fence instead of a chain link fence. The temporary access road shall have a minimum of 30 feet of pavement which shall consist of 4 inches of Pock base and 2 inches of plant mix. It shall also contain 5-foot shoulders that are graded and graveled to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 5. Water shall be provided by the City of Cypress. 6. All drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and all drainage fees shall be paid. There shall be an irrevocable offer of dedication for the area depicted on the map as a temporary access road, to be accepted by the City at any time a problem arises ~ maintenance or police protection on the road, and that the road would either be vacated or that any interest of the City be qultclaimed at such time as other adequate and permanent access be provided for the area. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon~ Gorzeman, Van Dyke and Noe None Wright December 2, 1963 SMALL SUBDIVISION PERMIT~ WILLIAM E, HINDS: The Secretary of the Planning ~mmission reviewed a Small Subdivision Permit request from William E. Ninds~ 7915 Fourth Street, Downey~ to subdivide 6/10 of an acre into two lots located on Wicker Dirve, and reviewed the Planning Commisslon's recommendation on this Small Subdivision Permit. It was moved by Council- man Van Dyke~ seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to approve Small Subdivision Permit No. 3 for William E. Hinds subject to the following conditions: That a fully approved record of survey map be submitted to the City Engineer for final checking and that said map be recorded by the applicant after all other conditions are met. 2. That the drainage fees be paid and all drainage shall be to satisfaction of the City Engineer. 3. The applicant shall dedicate the necessary land for the extension of Watson Street and Wicker D~ive, The applicant shall install street improvements or post a bond for the necessary improvements as required by the City Engineer. 5. Water shall be provided by the City of Cypress. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke~ and Noe None Wright USE OF COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR PURCHASING OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: A report dated November 21~ 1963, was presented from the City Manager, stating that the City of Cypress may utilize a cooperative purchasing program with Orange County in obtaining quantity bidding prices on various pieces of equipment and supplies. Such program is voluntary and the City has the option as to the types and number of items to be purchased under this program. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried, to adopt the following resolution which constitutes a contract between the City and County of Orange for a terTn of five years from the date of approval. RESOLUTION NO. ~19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING PURCHASES OF CERTAIN ITEMS TO BE MADE FOR THE CITY BY THE PURCHASING AGENT OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright AUDITORS SERVICE: A report dated November 21, 1963, was presented from ~e City Mana~e'r in resDonse to a request of the City Council concerning the service being afforded by the City auditors. The report outlined the services performed by the Auditors and stated that the City Manager considers the present auditing service as satisfactory. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, this report be received and filed. PUMP STATION MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, TRACT 4470: A report dated November '~'i', 1963 was presented from the City Manager concerning the storm drain pumping station constructed in Los Angeles County to serve the drainage needs of City of Cypress Tract 4470~ Los Angeles County Tract 27035. December 2, 1963 '437 and a small portion of Orange County unincorporated area. The Los Angeles County Engineering Department has recommended that m agreement be entered into with the City setting forth a proportionate share of the cost based on the ratio of the acreage benefited within each ~urisdiction to the total acreage served by the facility. After discussion concerning this maintenance agreement, and concerning other service problems in the area in question, such as police servicem street improvements, etc., it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the County of Los Angeles concerning the maintenance of the pump station and the other service problems in this area, The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright GAY STREET ANNEXATION: A report dated November 25, 1963, was presented f'rom the City Manager, stating that a request has been received for City Council's consent for annexation of the area bounded on the south by Crescent Avenue, on the west by the Carob and Rombout Annexations, on the north by the extension of the Pacific Electric Railroad tracks, and on the east by Denni Street. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried, to refer this request for annexation to the Planning Commission for their report and recommendation. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright AUTHORIZATION FOR BIDS ON POLICE VEHICLES: A report dated November 21, 1963, was presented from the City' Manager concerning replacement of three police vehicles, and requesting that the Council authorize the advertisement for bids to be received on December 16, 1963, and to be considered by the City Council on December 23, 1963. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gordon~ and unanimously carried, to approve the specifications and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids on three police vehicles with trade-ins, said bids to be received no later than 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 16, 1963. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright HAZARDOUS CONDITION--LOS COYOTES CREEK: A report dated November 21, 1963, w~s presented from the City Manager concerning the h~zardous condition at the Los Coyotes Creek drainage channel near Lincoln and La Palma, which portions are within the City Limits of Cypress. The report outlined the dangers for children playing in the area, and further discussed the problem in keeping persons, particularly children, away from the flood control channel, since a majority of the channel ~s located outside of the City of Cypress. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman qorzeman, and unanimously carried, to authorize the City Manager to com- municate with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, notifying them of the dangerous condition along the channel and requesting immediate consideration of fencing, and further to communicate with the residents of the Glen Park area, notifying them of the hazardous conditions in and around the Los Coyotes Creek drainage channel and requesting that the children not be allowed to play in or around the channel. December 2~ 1963 The fcllowin~ roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright CIVIC CENTER LEASE: A report dated November 21~ 1963, was presented from the City Manag~r~ stating that Mr, Manuel de Almeida has indicated a desire to lease to the City the portions of the Civic Center property which are under option to the City for future acquisition at a rental cost of $1,00 per year for a term of two years from the date of execution of the lease. This lease would make it possible for the City to exercise control and main- tain the portions of the property which will be a part of the total Civic Center at a later date. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Gordnn~ and unanimously carried~ to authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest a lease for the remaining portion of the Civic Center property under option to the City for a ter~n of two years, commencing on the 2nd day of December~ 1963~ at a cost of $1.00 per year. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL BUILDING INSPECTOR: A report dated November 21, 1963, was presented from the City Manager concerning the employment of one additional building inspector, The report outlined the increased building activity which has occurred and stated that no increase in the Building Department staff has been made since January~ 1962. After discussion~ it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to authorize the City Manager to recruit and employ One additional Building Inspector. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, ~orzeman, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright COMPENSATION FOR MEETINGS: A report dated November 21, 1963, was presented f~om the City Manager, stating that the current City policy of allowing compensatory time off to secretaries for those hours spent recording City Council md Planning Commission Meeting minutes is becoming difficult to administer due to the increased workload on the secretaries. The City Manager recommended adopting a policy of paying a flat fee of $10.00 per meeting~ thereby eliminating the need to allow compensatory time off, It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke~ seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried, to authorize the City Manager to compensate the secretaries recording regular official City Council and Planning Commission meetings at the rate of $10.00 per meeting, effective January 1, 196~. The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon~ Gorzeman~ Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT! OCTOBER~ 1963: It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman~ s~conded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the Monthly Activity Report for October 1963, TAX PAYMENT ON CIVIC CENTER PROPERTY: A report was oresanted from the C%ty Manager dated November 21, 1963, stating that t~e settlement agreement for the purchase of the Civic Center Droparty between the City of Cypress and Manuel de Almaida provides that the City, at the close of each escrow by which the City acquires the additional parcels of land, pay an amount December 2~ 1963 439 equal to the total taxes and assessments on the subject property, The report further stated that although the City is not required to exercise the option prior to May 23~ 1963~ the first installment of taxes is now due and payable and a delinquency charge will be added which the city will have to pay if and when the option for purchase of the second parcel is exercised. Upon the recommendation of the City Manager~ it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke~ seconded by Councilman Gorzeman~ and unanimously carried, to authorize the City Manager to submit a warrant in the amount of $621.73 to the County of Orange for payment of the first installment of property taxes for the civic center property subject to the condition that Mr. Manuel de Almeida be notified that if the City does not exercise the option for Parcel No. 2 of the Civic Center property~ that the portion of the taxes paid by the City must be refunded. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman~ Van Dyke~ and Noe None Wright CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST--PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR: A report dated November 29~ 1963, was presented from the City Manager, stating that the City Council, in accordance with the Personnel Ordinance, shall serve as a Personnel Board and must certify eligible lists of persons having satisfactorily completed examinations for positions in the City's employ- ment. Included in this report were the results of a recent examination for the position of Public Works Inspector. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried, to certify the eligible list dated November 29, 1963~ for the position of Public Works Inspector. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon~ Gorzeman~ Van Dyke~ and Noe None Wright SECOND READING~ FIRE ZONE ORDINANCE: It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, ~conded by Councilman Gorzeman~ and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be adopted, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 187 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CREATING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE ZONES The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman~ Van Dyke~ and Noe None Wright RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIM AND DEMAND NO. 7951 (COMMERCIAL WARRANT): It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman~ seconded by Councilman Gordon~ and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted~ title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 420 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIM AND DEMAND NO. 7951 The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon~ Gorzeman~ Van Dyke~ and Noe None Wright RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 7952 THRU 7986 (PAYROLL): I~' was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carrieds the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 421 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS, 7952 THRU 7986 The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordons Gorzemans Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 7987 THRU 7999 (COMMERCIAL WARRANTS): It was moved by Councilman Gordons seconded by Councilman Gorzemans and unanimously carrieds the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO, 422 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 7987 THRU 7999 The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ASSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordons Gorzemans Van Dyke~ and Noe None Wright EXCAVATION PERMIT FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY FOR TRACT 4966: '~he City Manager presented a c(~nmunication dated November 29s 1963~ from the Southern California Water Companys requesting the City Council to grant an excavation permit to install a one-inch domestic water service to 6862 Cerritos Avenue in the City of Cypress. After discussions it was moved by Councilman Gordons seconded by Councilman Gorzemans and unanimously carried, to grant an excavation permit to the Southern California Water Company to install a one-inch do~estlc water service at 6862 Cerritos Avenue subject to revocation if a valid City franchise is not obtained by the Southern California Water Company. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzemans Van Dykes and Noe None Wright GRADUATION OF POLICE DISPATCHER FROM DELINQUENCY CONTROL INSTITUTE: The City Manager reported that Miss Karpell Smit~ Cypress Police Dispatchers successfully c(~npleted and graduated from the University~ Southern Callfornia's Delinquency Control Institute. BLADING OF WEEDS IN CITY: Councilman Van Dyke inquired concerning the possibility Of blading the City streets to eliminate the weeds. The City Manager reported that the Public Works Department is making a survey of the streets which will require such work. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. James Duncan~ 9582 South Walker Streets Cypress, addressed the Councils suggesting that the City purchase blading equipment. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the City Council. the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:42 p.m. ATTEST: ,; ~5;;' , '/ / MAYOR December 2. 1963