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Minutes 64-01-131NDEXED MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C~TV ~F Cvv~Egg HELD January 13,196~ The City Council of the City of Cypress held a regular meeting on January 13~ 1964, in the City Council Chambers, 9471 South Walker Street, Cypress, California~ at 7:30 P.M., Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Gorzeman, Wright and Noe Gordon and Van Dyke Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney H. Rodget Howell, Public Works Director Harold Neu, Secretary Of the Planning Commission Dartell Dalton and Police Chief O. C. Foster. COUNCILMAN VAN DYKE ARRIVED AT 7:32 P. M. AND TOOK HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of December 23, 1963 be approved with the followinR correction: Page 5, "SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-92; LARWIN COMPANY". The Ordinance number should be voided and a paragraph added after the roll call vote to state: Due to the lack of a majority of the City Council voting in the affirmative, the second reading of this Ordinance will be continued until the next regular City Council meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mrs. Sharon Prichard, 5892 Orange Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council, requesting that a temporary traffic signal be placed at the intersection of Orange and Valley View due to the hazardous condition at this intersection. Mayor Noe advised Mrs. Prichard that this matter was on the agenda and would be considered later in the meeting. Mr. Jesse Black, representing the Cypress Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council, urging the Council to take action concerning the requested traffic signal installation at Valley View and Orange, PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO, Z-iO0: STARDUST LANDS, INC.: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the public heaping to consider an application er amendment to the zoning Ordinance to change the zone from R-1 (One-Family Residential) to C-O (Commercial Office) on that property generally located east of the northeast corner of Ball and Moody as requested by Stardust Lands, Inc., P.O. Box 2057, Anaheim, California, known as Zone Change No. Z-100. The City Manager reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning Z-iO0. The Mayor declared the public hearin~ open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed use. Mr. John Prins, representing Stardust Lands, Inc., addressed the Council speaking in favor of the proposed use. Mr. Jesse Black, representing the Cypress Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council speaking in favor of the proposed use, City Coundil Minutes January 1~,,, 1964 There Being no written communications and no oral protest, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, the followinR 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 A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY FROM R-1 (ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-O (COMMERCIAL OFFICE) ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-100 (STARDUST LANDS,INC.) Councilman Van Dyke inquired concerning the uses which would be allowed in the proposed C-O Zone, whereupon the Secretary of the Planning Commission enumerated the uses a~ indicated in the Zoning Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carrieds this Ordinance pass its first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None Gordon PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF ELEMENTS OF THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider adoption of the following elements of the Master Plan for the City of Cypress; Streets and Highways Plan; Public Facilities Plan; and Park and Recreation Plan. Mr. Larry Wises Planning Consultant for the City of Cypress, reviewed the above elements of the Master Plan, stating that the Streets and Highway Plan generally follows the Orange County Plan of Streets and Highways. Mr. Wise in a review of the Park and Recreation Plan, indicated the areas throughout the community which were recommended for park and recreation facilities~ stressing the need for cooperation with the school districts in joint use of facilities, Mr. Keith Tranbarger of Koebig and Koebig, who prepared the Public Facilities and Services Plan, reviewed the city's ultimate drainage, sewer and water requirements. Mr. Wise explained that each of these individual plans would be implemented by the Capital Improvements Plan, which will be considered by the City Council at a future meeting. Mr. Larry Wise emphasized that these plans, and the other elements of the Master Plan are blueprints for the future development of the City, and are to remain as a guide to be reviewed annually by the Planning Commission and City Council. The Mayor declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed elements of the Master Plan. Mr. George Nye, 8670 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California, addressed the Council, concerning the closest Metropolitan Water District connection to the City of Cypress. Mr. Tranbarger of Koebig and Koebig stated that the closest M. W. D. connection is in Stanton. Mr. Nye also inquired as to why the various elements of the Master Plan would be adopted by Resolution rather than by Ordinance. Mr. Wise stated that they were adopted by Resolution so that they will City Council Minutes January 13j 196~ not become laws of the CityJ and in order that the Planning Commission may review the plans annually and recommend any needed changes. There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried~ the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. ~33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS ELEMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None Gordon After a brief discussion concerning the ultimate water facilities needed by the City of Cypress, it was moved by CouNcilman Gorzeman seconded by Councilmaf~ Wright and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. ~3~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None Gordon With reference to the Park and Recreation Plan, Councilman Gorzeman inquired concerning the procedure of acquiring the various recommended park sites. The City Manager indicated that this information would be provided the City Council in a detailed report at a later date. Discussion was also held concerning the feasibility of implementing the Pa~k and Recreation Plan Under the present organization whereby the Cypress Park and Recreation District administers the park services. It was moved by Councilman Forzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 435 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT OF THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None Gordon City Council Minutes January 13, lg6~ REQUEST FROM CYPRESS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT RE: REPRESENTATIVE TO 1964 ADVISORY BOARD: The City Manager presented a communicatiBn dated December 23, 1963, from the Cypress Park and Recreation District requesting a representative from the City for the 1964 Advisory Board. The City was Pepresented on the 1963 Advisory Board by Sergeant Marion Porter, 5442 Cathy Circle, Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried~ to authorize the reappointment of Sergeant Porter to Pepresent the City of Cypress on the Cypress Park and Recreation Advisory Board for 1964. The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: o COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None Gordon REQUEST FROM HENRY VIDER RE: RELEASE OF CASH BOND FOR OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS: The City Manager presented a communication dated December 13, 1963, from Mr. Henry Vider, requesting the return of a cash bond for $175.00 which was required to guarantee the construction of the off~site improvements at 5621 Karen Avenue to include curb, gutter and sidewalk. The work has been completed~ inspected, and approved by the Public Works Inspector. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried to a~horlze the City Manager to release the $175.00 cash bond to Mr. Henry Vider, 2813 West De Voy Drive, Anaheim~ California. The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None Gordon NOTICE FROM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL RE: CHANGE IN ON-SALE BEER LICENSE; WAL-BAR INC.: The City Manager presented a communication from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board ~otifying the City of a change from an individual to a corporation for the on-sale beer license for Wal-Bar, Inc.~ 10~61 Valley View. I~ was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. NOTICE FROM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL RE: ON-SALE BEER LICENSE FOR WAL-BAR, INC.: The City Manager presented a communication' from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board notifying the City of an application for on-sale beer license at 5089 Ball Road, for Wal-Bar~ Inc. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, this application be received and filed. REQUEST FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY FOR EXCAVATION PERMIT FOR TRACT 5223: The City Manager presented a communication dated January 2~ 1964 from t~e Southem California Water Company requesting an excavation permit to install the water system for Tract 5223. The subject tract has been approved with the condition that the water be provided by the City of Cypress and the City staff and developer of this tract are undergoing negotiations regard- ing this water service. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman~ seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried to continue this request until the regular meeting of January 27~ 1964. REQUEST FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY FOR EXCAVATION PERMIT ON DENNI AND CERRITOS: The City Manager presented a communication dated January 3, 1964, from the Southern California Water Company, requesting an excavation permit to install pipelines in Denni south of Marion and in Cerritos west of Denni. The surrounding area is presently served by Southern California Water Company. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried, to authorize the issuance of the requested excavation permit subject to revocation if a City Franchise is not obtained by the Southern California Water Company. REQUEST FROM PAL BASEBALL FOR BOYS RE: RELEASE OF CLEAN-UP BOND FOR CHRISTMAS TREE LOT: The City Manager stated that a request has been received from Pal Baseball for Boys to return the $50.00 cash bond posted for clean up of the Christmas Tree Sales lot on Lincoln Avenue east of Walker. The subject lot has been inspected and has been cleaned. It was moved by Councilman Wright ~ seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager to release the $50.00 clean-up bond to the Pal Baseball for Boys organization. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe COUNCILMEN: None COUNCILMEN:.. Gordon COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY CHAIRMAN OF "REGISTER TO VOTE MONTH" RE: REGISTER TO VOTE MONTH ACTIVITIES: The City Manager presented ~'communication received January 6~ 1964 from the Orange CoUnty Chairman of "Register to Vote Month", requesting!that the City Council declare January 1964 as "ReMister to Vote Month" and further that the City Council appoint a citizen to act as Chairman to coordinate the County-wide effort of registering voters in the Cypress area, It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried, to declare January 1964 as "Register to Vote Month", and to appoint Mrs. Patricia J. Graven and Mrs. Barbara J. Robertson as co-chairmeh of the City of Cypress Register to Vote acitvities. REQUEST FROM CYPRESS JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE: PROCLAMATION OF JANUARY 19-25, 1964 AS JAYCEE WEEK: The City Manager stated that"~he City has received a request from the Cypress Junior Chamber of Commerce to proclaim the week of January 19-25~ 1964 as Jaycee Week. He further stated that the Cypress Junior Chamber of Commerce is anticipating a Community Development Survey in the neap future which will be of value ~O the City of Cypress, Councilman Van Dyke stated that since the Cypress Junior Chamber of Commerce is a relatively new organization within the City~ he would like to recommend the possibility of the City contributing $1,000.00 to this organization. Mr. Bob Johnson, representing the Jaycee's addressed the Council, expressing appreciation for this suggestion and stating that such a contribution would be very helpful in the community Development Survey. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to authorize the Mayor to proclaim January 19-25, 1964 as Jaycee Week, urMing all citizens in the community to give reco~nltion to the services of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. It was further moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried, to direct the City Attorney to investigate the possibility of the City making a contribution to the Cypress Junior Chamber of Commerce, The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman~ Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe None Gordon COMMUNICATION FROM COUNCILMAN SHIRLEY M. GORDON SUBMITTING HER RESIGNATION FROM THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL: The City Manager presented a communication received January 13~ 196~ from Councilman Shirley M. Gordon~ submitting her resignation from the Cypress City Council due to the forthcoming acceleration of business activities. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman~ seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried to regretfully accept the resignation of Councilman Gordon and to direct the City Manager to prepare a resolution expressing the City's appreciation for her services. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe None Gordon Mayor Noe called a recess at 8:25 P.M. in order for the City Council to meet in executive session. The meeting was called back to order by Mayor Noe at 8:59 P.M. The following Councilmen were in attendance: PRESENT: Gorzeman~ Van Dyke, Wright and Noe ABSENT: None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY RE: SUBDIVISION ACTIVITY MORATORIUM: ~e City Attorney stated that he had prepared a report to the City Council concernin~ the nossibility of declaring a moratorium on subdivision activity in the City pending the results of the bond election on the water situation; however since the preparation of this report, he has received a ruling from the District Court of Appeals which pertains to this matter. Therefore~ he requested this matter be continued until the meeting of January 27, 1964. After discussion the City Council granted the request of the City Attorney to continua this matter until the next regular City Council meeting. AGREEMENT WITH TWAITS-WITTENBERG COMPANY RE: WATER SERVICE FOR TRACT ~398: A report was presented from the City Manager dated January 9~ 196~ concerning the water service for Tract ~398. The report indicated that the City water service applied to only 25 lots of the 91 bts which were to be constructed in the subdivision, The Pemalning lots would be served by Southern California Water Company. Rather than duplicating water lines and having two separate water puPveyors in the same tract~ the City and Twaits-Wittenberg Company have formalized an agreement, in an attempt to resolve [his problem. The agreement provides for Southern California Water Company to serve the entire tract~ with the Twaits-Wittenberg Company reimbursing the City for the actual costs for the on-site water facilities for the 25 lots which were required to be served by the City of Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright~ and unanimously carried to approve the agreement and to authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest the agreement between the City of Cypress and Twalts-Wittenberg Company for the water service January 13, 1964 of 25 lots in Tract 4398. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None None RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR CITY EMPLOYEES: A report dated January 9, 1964, was presented from the City Manager reviewing the State Employees' Retirement Study. The report indicated that if the City Council favors the State Retirement System~ the next step would be to notify the State of the City's desire to participate, after which time an election would be held among the City employees to determine whether or not they wish to participate in the plan. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried, to notify the State of its intention to participate in the State Employeets Retirement System to be effective March 1, 1964, and to liquidate prior service liabilities over a 20-year period. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None None PROPOSED GAY STREET ANNEXATION: A report dated January 9, 1964 was presented from the City Manager concerning the proposed Gay Street Annexation consisting of approximately 31 acres on the north side of Crescent west of Denni Street. The report stated that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of December 19, 1963, considered this matter, which included a request for annexation with R-3 zoning, and recommends that the City Council proceed with the subject annexation with R-3 zoning. The City Manager reviewed new legislation which requires all annexation requests to be submitted to the Local Agency Formation Commission for approval. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried~ to direct the City Manager to assist the proponents of the Gay Street Annexation in preparing the necessary documents required to be submitted to the Local Agency Formation Commission. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None None ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS, TRACT 4112 (LARWIN COMPANY): A report dated January 9, 1964 was' preseh¥~d from the City Manager, stating that at a previous City Council meeting the City Manager was authorized to notify the Larwin Company to oorrect the drainage problem at Julie Beth Street and Marion Avenue in Tract 4112 prior to the City Council accepting the improvements and releasing the bonds. The defective cross gutter has been removed and replaced and the area now conforms to the grade established on the construction plans. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried, to accept the public improvements for Tract 4112 and authorize the City Clerk to release the bonds for this tract. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and. Noe None None ' 466 DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS ADJACENT TO FOREST LAWN CEMETERY: A report dated January 9e 1964 was presented from the City Manager concerning the investigation made on the required dedications and improvements for the area adjacent to the Forest Lawn Cemetery with specific reference to Crescent Avenue and Sumner Place. The report presented in detail the various City Council actions taken on this matter in prior years. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wright seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the City Mana~er's report on this matter. It was further moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to direct the City Manager to communicate with the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Officials concernin~ this matter and report back to the City Council. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT, TRACT 4470: MACCO COMPANY: A report dated January 9~ 1964 was presented from the City Managere stating that on August 20, 1962~ the City Council accepted a one-foot dedication on the east side of Carob Street from the Macco Realty Company. The dedication provided the City a method to collect a sanitary sewer charge from the adjacent undeveloped property at such time as connections were requested to the sewer constructed by the Macco Company in Carob Street. The sewer reimbursement agreement between the City and Macco Realty Company provides for the collection of this sewer connection fee, a portion of which is to be returned to the Macco Company for their actual sewer construction costs. This sewer charge would be based on the benefit derived from the sewer by the property owner. It was moved by Councilman Gorzemang seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carriedg to approve the reimbursement agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest said agreement. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman~ Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None None FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 5~0: ROBERT H. GRANT AND COMPANY: The City Manager stated that consideration of this Final Tract Map had been continued at the last City Council meeting at the request of the developer. Mr. Richard Owen, representing the Robert H. Grant Company, addressed the CoUncil, requesting this='Einal TractsMap beheld over until the Council meeting of J~n~ary 27,196~ due to possible revision of the map. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried, to continue consideration of Final Tract Map No. 5420 until the next regular meeting of the City Council. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 5353: CHRISTESON REALTY AND DEVELOPMENT CO: The City Manager stated that a request had been received from the Engineer for this subdivision development~ requesting that consideration of the final tract map be contin ued. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to continue Final Tract Map No. 5353 until the regular meeting of January 27, 1964. January 13,196~ 4 67 FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 4421: CON-TECH BUILDERS: A report dated January 10, 1964, was presented from the City Engineer,' concerning Final Tract Map No. 4421, located on the southwest corner of Cerritos and Knott, 91 R-1 lots, 18.614 acres, as requested by Con-Tech Builders, 1214 South Brookhurst, Anaheim, California After discussion, concerning the street design in the tract, it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke~ and unanimously carried~ to approve Final Tract Map No. 4421, accept the agreements and bonds for Public Improvements and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreements~ and to authorize the City Clerk to sign the Record Map. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None None ATTENDANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AT CALIFORNIA STREETS AND NTbHWAYS CONFERENCE: A report dated January 9, 196~ was presented from the City Manager~ concerning the 1964 Street and Highway Conference sponsored by the Institute of Transportation and Traffic Engineering and the University of Callfornia~ to be!held in Berkeley from January 30 - February 1, 1964. The Public Works Director has requested permission to attend this Conference. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman~ seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, to authorize the attendance of the Public Works Director at the 16th Annual California Street and Highway Conference and that he be reimbursed for his necessary and actual expenses. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None None CERTIFICATION OF BUILDING INSPECTOR EMPLOYMENT LIST: A report dated Ja'huary 10~ 1964 from the City Manager was presented, setting forth the results of the examination for the position of Building Inspector, It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carrled~ to certify the Building Inspector Employment List as submitted. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None None STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR PERIOD OF JULY 1~ 1963 T~ROU~N DECEMBER 31~ 195p: A report dated January 10, 195~ was presented from the C~ty'Manager transmitting and summarizing the second quarterly Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for the period of July 1, 1963 through December 31~ 1963. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried to receive and file the second quarterly Statement of Receipts and Expenditures. COMPREHENSIVE STUDY FOR MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE: A report dated 'J'anuary 10~ 1964, was presented from the City Manager concerning the City's Master Plan of Drainage. The report indicated that the present Master Plan of Drainage Report serves only as a general guideline and does not provide the Public Works Director with enough design detail for the actual construction of the drainage facilities. The current procedure is to refer all drainage problems to Tours Engineering for an interpretation of the January 13~ 1964 Master Plan of Drainage Requirements as individual development occurs. Under this procedure~ there is always a possibility that the individual drainage solutions may not be satisfactory for the total drainage plan. One solution to this problem is the preparation of a detailed drainage design study which would be financed throuSh the Housing and Home Finance Agency of the Federal Government under a loan provision entitled "Advances for Public Works Planning" (P.L, 560). The Fublic Works Director has estimated the cost for such a study to be between $20~000.00 and $25,000.00. The Public Works Director has prepared an outline of specifications for a ~udy of this nature and it is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager a~d Public Works Director to formaltze these plans in order for private engineering firms to submit proposals to the City. After discussion~ it was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to authorize the City Manager and Public Works Director to finalize the specifications for a comprehensive Master Plan of Drainage Study which would be submitted to the followin~ engineering firms for the preparation of proposals to be considered at a later date by the City Council: Toups EnEineering~ Boyle Englneering~ Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, and Koebig and Koeblg. TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNALS: A report dated January 10, 1964~ was presented from the City Manager concerning temporary traffic signals in the City. The report stated that the Traffic Committee has given a high priority to overhead signalization at the intersec- tions of Ball and Moody, Valley View and Orange, and Orange and Walker. Other intersections which will need signalization in the future were also enumerated. The Traffic Committee recommended the immediate purchase and installation of three overhead traffic signals to be installed at the above intersections and in addition would request two overhead signals which could be installed at those intersections which do not receive County approval under the Orange County Arterial Highway Financing Program requests. In the event all of the permanent signals requested of the County were approved~ these additional two overhead signals could be placed at two other intersections which may become critical in the next six months. Considerable discussion was held concerning the need for these signals. Mrs. Prtchard~ 5892 Orange Avenue, Cypress, inquired concerning the length of time required before the temporary signals are installed~ if approved. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke. seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried~ to authorize the purchase of five overhead traffic signals and authorize the installation of three of these traffic siRnals at the intersections of Valley View and Orange~ Moody and Ball~ and Walker and Orange. The followinR roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe None None AGREEMENT FOR DRAINAGE EASEMENT~ PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY: A report dated January 10, 1~64, was' prestO'ted fro~ the City Manager. The report indicated that the Pacific Electric Railway Company had prepared an agreement which provides the City with the necessary January 13~ 1964 easement and immediate right-of-way entry. The direct cost for the easement is $10,000.00 It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, to authorize the City Manager to accept the Agreement with the Pacific Electric Company as outlined in the City Manager's report and further authorize the payment of $10,000.00 to the Pacific Electric Railway Company for the subject easement. The foilowing roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman~ Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe None None SECOND READING ORDINANCE ADOPTING CURFEW REGULATIONS: It was moved by ~'ouncilman Van Dyke~ seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be adopted~ title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 193 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING CURFEW REGULATIONS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 48 AND 81 OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS IMPOSING CURFEW ON PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman~ Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None None SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-67 (JUANITA AND ~OB J. DENNI, SR.): The City Manager stated that the City Council 'had held the first reading of an Ordinance granting Z-67 on September 23, 1963 and held up the second reading of the Ordinance until the Planning Commission had approved the plot plans for the property. The Planning Commission, at its meeting of December 19, 1963, approved Conditional Use Permit No. C-161 which included ~the plot plan for this property; therefore~ the City Council should hold the second reading of the Ordinance. After discussion~ it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright~ and unanimously carPied~ the following Ordinance be adonted. title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 194 AN ORDINANCE OF THE 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 TO ZONE R-3 (HIGH DENSITYMULTIPLE FAMILY) ZONE CHANGE NQ. Z-67 (JUANITA AND JOB J. DENNI, SR). The followlnF roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman~ Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe None None SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-97; CITY OF CYPRESS: It was moved by Coundilman Wright~ seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried~ the following Ordinance be adopted, title as follows: January 13~ 1964 ORDINANCE NO. 195 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADDING A CC (CIVIC CENTER) COMBINING DISTRICT TO THE EXISTING R-1 (RESIDENTIAL ONE-FAMILY) AND R-2 (RESIDENTIAL TWO-FAMILY), ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-97 (CITY OF CYPRESS) The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: GoPzeman, Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe None None ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-92; LARWIN COMPANY: The City Manager stated that since there was a ~ck of a majority of the City Council voting in the affirmative for the adoption of the ordinance EPanting Z-92 at the City Council Meeting of December 23~ 1963~ it would be reconsidered at this time. It was moved by Councilman WPi~ht~ seconded by Councilman Van Dyke an<] carried the following Ordinance be adoDted. title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 196 AN ORDINANCE OF THE 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 (ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD STORES) ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-02 (LARWIN COMPANY) The following Toll call vote was taken: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8172 THROUGH 8208 (PAYROLL): It was moved by CouncIIman Van Dyke~ seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried~ the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 436 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8172 THRU 8208 The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND Gorzeman~ Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe None None DEMANDS NOS. 8209 THRU 8261: (COMMERCIAL WARRANTS): 'It was moved by Councilman Go'rzeman, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke~ and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted~ title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 437 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8209 THRU 8261 The following Toll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman~ Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None January 13, 1964 APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM OF COUNCILMAN SHIRLEY GORDON: It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and carried to appoint Mr. John Kanel, 5502 Mildred Circle, Cypress, to fill the unexpired term of Councilman Shirley M. Gordon, Mayor Noe introduced Mr. John Kanel~ who in turn addressed the Council expressing his appreciation for the appointment. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Jesse Black, representing the Cypress Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council, stating that the Chamber of Commerce was holding a meeting of January 14 at the Cypress Elementary School, the subject of the meeting to be the activities of Los Alamitos Naval Air Station which adjoins the City of Cypress. Mr. Black also stated that he would llke to protest the "No Parking" signs located on Walker Street across fr~ the City Council Chambers. He stated that the location of the signs is misleading and suggested that the parking be eliminated only during daylight hours, The Chief of Police advised the Council that the reason for the "No Parking" signs was for traffic visibility and for loading of children during school hours. After discussion, Mayor Noe requested the Traffic Committee to investigate the subject area and report back to the City Council. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the City Council, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:16 P.M. ATTEST: January 13, 1964