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Minutes 64-02-24~ND[X[D MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD February 24, 1964 The City Council of the City of Cypress held a regular meeting on February 24, 1964~ in the City Council Chambers~ 9q71 South Walker Street~ Cypress, California, at 7:30 p.m.~ Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding. PRESENT: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, Wright, and Noe ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney H. Rodget Howell, Public Works Director Harold Neu, Secretary of the Planning Commission Darrell Dalton, Police Chief O. C. Foster, and Buildin~ Superintendent John McGettrlck. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Wright~ seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried~ the minutes of February 10~ 1964, be approved as mailed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no opal communications at this time. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VACATION OF THREE PARCELS OF LAND AS ALLEYS: The Mayor announced this was the time and Place for the 5~ion of the p~blic heaping to consider t~e vacating of three par- c~ls of '~l~which are reservations in favor of the City for alley purposes. The alleys are located between Bishop and Camp east of Walker S~reet and between Nelson and Newman Streets east of Graham. COUNCILMAN WRIGHT REQUESTED PERMISSION TO BE EXCUSED FROM HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM. The City Manager presented a report dated February 20, 1964, which reviewed some of the desirable features of opening and improving the alley between Bishop and Camp Streets east of Walker. The opening of the alley would necessitate a width of 25 feet and the construction of a center valley gutter. Total approximate cost for improvin~ the alley is $15,000.00 or $500.00 per property owner based on 30 owners in the area. The Staff recommends discontinuing the alley vacafion procedures for the alley between Bishop and Camp and to proceed with an assessment district for the opening and improving of the subject alley, if the property owners are willing to enter into the assessment district. The Mayor declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed vacation of land. Mrs. Adelia Wright, 6144 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council, and presented a petition bearing 13 signatures of property owners in the area. The petition stated that the individuals signing are in favor of Council approval of abandonment of the alley between Bishop and Camp Streets based on the cost to the individual property owners for improve- ment of the alley. Mr. Gordon Anderson, 5622 Bishop Street, Cypress, addressed the Council, stating that he would like to see the alley improved, and he is willing to pay his share. Mr. Kenneth Bordner, 5562 Bishop Street, Cypress, addressed the Council stating that he is opposed to the opening of the alley. He also requested that his name be removed from the petition presented to the Council on Febraury 10th, which favored the opening of the alley. February 2~, 1964 Mr. Grodon Shappel, owner of property in the area, addressed the Council stating that he is in favor of abandoning the alley. There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Discussion was held concerning the R-4 zoning on the subject property, with reference to the development requirements. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, the followin~ Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 450 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS VACATING ALLEYS AS PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright Mr. Kenneth Bordner addressed the Council, asking if the City will deed the alley at an early date to the property owners. The City Attorney advised Mr. Bordner that the necessary documents will be prepared and filed shortly, however no paperwork will be given to the property owners. Mr. A. W. Arnold, 5541 Bishop Street, Cypress, addressed the Council concerning the ownership records (~i~he shBject'prope~y. COUNCILMAN WRIGHT RETURNED TO HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-99 (PAUL F. SNYDER): The Mayor announced this was the time and place to consider an a~plication for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change the zone from H-C and M-1 to R-4 on that property generally located on the south side of Lincoln Avenue, 660 feet east of Denni Street, the south 1067 feet~ requested by Paul F. Snyder, 1743 East Ocean Boulevard, Balboa, California, known as Zone Change No. Z-99. The Secretary of the Planning Commission reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation, which was for denial of the requested zone change. The Mayor declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed use. Mr. Paul Snyder, applicant, addressed the Council, speaking in favor of the proposed use, recommending that the R-4 zone would act as a buffer a~ainst the R-1 zoning to the south. Mr. A. E. Arnold, President of the Company owning the subject property~ addressed the Council, stating that approximately one year ago the City had denied an application for a Swap Shop development on the subject property. He further stated that at that time~ the Plannin~ Commission had expressed a desire for R-3 zoning on this property. Mr. Buell, property owner to the east of the subject property, addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed use due to his manufacturing concern adjacent to the property. Mr. James Gossett, 10361 Sande Street, Cypress, addressed the Council and read the following paragraph from the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of February 6, 1964, with reference to Zone Change No. Z-99; "Planning Consultant Larry Wise stated he felt the zone change was not in the best interest of the City and was not in conformance with the adopted Land Use Plan. He also stated he felt retaining the manufacturing zone would be for the good of the City." Mr. Gossett also emphasized that the City's Industrial Development Committee feels that the City should maintain all of the presently zoned ma~ufacturin~ areas. February 24, 1964 There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Kanel addressed Mr. Buell, property owner adjacent to the requested zone change area, concerning the expansion of his business. Mr. Buell stated that he had attempted to purchase property on ~ither side of his manufacturing plant, but to date has been unsuccessful. Mr. A. E. Arnold addressed the Council, stating that he had not been approached to sell his land for manufacturinR use, Discussion was held concerning the use of R-4 zoning as a buffer for R-1 zoning. Mr. Buell indicated that his manufacturing plan is desirous of combining its facilities into one large plant, but thus far is unable to obtain the required land area. Discussion was held concerning the taxes which are paid to the City by manufacturinR plants. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman to deny Zone Change No, Z-99. Mr. A. E. Arnold addressed the Council, stating that he would like to withdraw the application. Mr. Snyder, applicant, stated that he concurred with Mr. Arnold's request. Councilman Gorzeman's motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to grant the request of the applicant for withdrawal of Zone Change application No. Z-99. The followin~ roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman~ Kanel, Van Dyke, Wright~ and Noe None None PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-102; (MEEKHOF~ TRAUTMAN~ COLLINS, ARNOLD, WETZIER, AND DAMRON): The Mayor announced this' w'as' the time and place to consider an application for change of zone from R-1 (Residential One-Family) to C-2 (General Commercial) on property generally located on the west side of Walker 450' north of and 300' south of Rome Avenue, requested by Calvin Meekhof, 9731 South Walker Street; Carl Trautman, 9761 So. Walker Street; Arthur M. Collins, 9771 So. Walker Street; A. E. Arnold, 5541 Bishop Street; Robert Wetzler, 10002 Stanton Avenue, Anaheim; and Agnes Damton, 9821 South Walker Street, known as Zone Change No. Z-102. COUNCILMAN GORZEMAN REQUESTED PERMISSION TO BE EXCUSED FROM HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM. The Secretary of the Planning Commission reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation concerning Z-102, which was for denial. The Mayor declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed use. Mr. Calvin Meekhof, 9731 South Walker Street, Cypress, addressed the Council as one of the applicants, stating that he would like to expand his commercial activity and remove the chicken ranch which would be possible under C-2 zoning,. Mr. Carl Trautman, applicant, addressed the Council, stating that any commercial uses he would build would not be in competition with a major shopping center. February 24, 1954 Mr. Carl de Pietro, 10301 Sande Street, Cypress, addressed the CouncilI askin~ where the area in question is located. Mr. A. E. Arnold, applicant, addressed the Council, speaking in favor of the proposed use. Mr. James Duncan, 9582 So. Walker Street, addressed the CoUncil, speaking in favor of the proposed use, Mrs. iota Duffy, 9787 Rome Street, Cypress, addressed the Council, statin~ that she is not opposed to the C-2 zoning, but requested that the development not be allowed to place undesireb~ rubbish cans, etc. in areas which could be viewed by the adjacent residential properties. Mrs. Carl Truatman, 9761 So. Walker Street, addressed the Council, speakin~ in favor of the proposed use. Mr. A. E. Arnold addressed the Council, statin~ that he feels C-2 zonln~ would not be incompatible with adjacent R-1 zoning. Mrs. Bernice Brown, owner of property in the vicinity of the subject area, addressed the Council, speakin~ in favor of the proposed use. There bein~ no written communications and no oral protests , the Mayor declared the public hearinZ closed. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke and seconded by Councilman Wright to continue this zone chan~e until the next regular meeting. Mr. A. E. Arnold asked to ~o on record as withdrawin~ his portion of the request from Zone Change No. Z-102. Councilman Van Dyke withdrew his previous motion and Councilman Wright withdrew his second to the motion for continuance of Zone Change No. Z-102. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to continue this matter until Item Mo. ~ on the ag~nda was discussed. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO: Z-103 (MARTIN NANNE): The Mayor announced this was th~ '~ime and place to consider an application for amendment to the Zonin~ Ordinance to chanRe the zone from R-1 (One-family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) on that property generally located on the northwest corner of Ball Road and Walker Street, requested by Martin Nanne, 9911 Walker Streetl Cypness, California, known as Zone Change No, Z-103. COUNCILMAN GORZEMAN REQUESTED PERMISSION TO REMAIN EXCUSED FROM HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM, The Secretary of the plannin~ Commission reviewed the recommendation of the Plannin~ Commission on Zone Chan~e No. Z-103, which was for approval. The Mayor declared the public hearin~ open and asked if anyone wished to speak for or a~ainst the proposed use. Mr. John Prins, 1665 South Brookhurst, Anaheim, aRent for the applicant, addressed the Council, statln~ that the R. H. Grant Company had purchased the property in question, which was indicated on the Master Plan of Land Use as a neighborhood Shoppin~ Center. He stated that the Grant Company will develop the property as a 10-acre shoppin~ center, with a major supermarket. Discussion was held concernin~ the timinR of the development of the com- mercial center. Mr. A. E. Arnold addressed the Council, statin~ that he is in favor of C-2 zoning. February 24,196~ There bein~ no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the public hearin~ closed. Mr. Prins stated that the Grant Company has no intention of puttin~ in a "Ouik Shop" type of development at this location. Upon the request of Councilman Van Dykem the Secretary of the Planning Commission read the uses allowed in a C-2 zone. It was pointed out by the City Manager that the Planning Consultant, in drawin~ up the Land Use Planm had stated that the areas suRgested for commercial zoninR would fluctuatem and would not necessarily have to be located exactly in the specific area as shown on the land use map. Mrs, Bernice Brownm owner of property adjacent to the subiect area, addressed the Council~ stating that the Plannin~ Consultamt s&id On several occasions that the commercial area was for no particular corner, but that it was flexible. Mr. Prins stated that the Grant Company had a Court Reporter record the remarks of the Plannin~ Consultant with reference to the commercial zonln~ at the intersection of Walker and Ball. Mr. Prins read one of the transcripts from the Planning Commission meetinR of November 7, 1963. Mr. A. E. Arnold addressed the Council~ statinR that commercial buildln~s cannot be built without the commercial zoninR. Mr. Richard Owen presented a tentative layout of the proposed commercial area to the City Council for review. Mr. Owen stated that one or two large tenants would draw other tenants to the shopping center. He indicated that the Grant Company is presently seeking large grocery and drU~ stores. Mr. Herb Piken, who will be handling the leasing of the stores in this aream addressed the Councllm statln~ that timin~ is extremely important and they have no doubts that a shoppinR center will be developed. After discussionm it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanelm and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title onlym title as follows: 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 (RESIDENTIAL ONE- FMMILY) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)ZONE CHANGE Z-103 (MARTIN NANNE) It was moved by Councilman Van Dykem seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, this ordinance pass its first reading. The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel~ Van Dykem Wright, and Noe None Gorzeman CONTINUATION OF ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-102 (MEEKHOF~ TRAUTMAN, COLLINS, ARNOLD, WE~'Z.L.ER, AN.D DANFRO~)': It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke~ seconded by Councilman WriRht, and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title onlym title as follows: 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 (RESIDENTIAL ONE- FAMILY) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-102 (MEEKHOF~ TRAUTMAN, COLLINS, ARNOLD, WETZLER, AND DAMRON) February 2~m 1964 It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading. The followin ~ roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, Van Dyke, Wright, and Noe None Gorzeman Mr. John Kennedy, 10002 St. Vincent Circle, addressed the Council, asking if sidewalks and curbs would be installed in this area. Mr. Kennedy was advised that these improvements would be made. COUNCILMAN GORZEMAN RETURNED TO HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM. RESIGNATION OF WILLIAM SHUBIN FROM CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION: The City Manager presented a communication dated February 20, 1964, from Mr. Bill Shubln, submitting his resignation from the Cypress Planning Commission as he is moving out of the City of Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unani- mously carried, to regretfully accept the resignation of Mr. William Shubin. It was further moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright~ and unanimously carried, the City Council prepare a resolution of commendation for Mr. Shubin's time and efforts on the Planning Commission. Mr. William Shubin addressed the Council, expressinR his thanks for the opportunity of servin~ on the Cypress Planning Commission. Councilman Kanel stated that in the several years of his acquaintance with Mr. Shubin, he has never seen a more dedicated public servant. QUARTERLY AUDIT REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1963: The City Manager presented the quarterly audit report from Diehl~ Evans~ and Company, for the period ending December 31, 1963, It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, this report be received and filed. PROCLAMATION OF NATIONAL SALESMEN'S WEEK IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The City Manager presented a communication from George Calamaras, Fublicity Chairman for the Sales and Marketing Executives Club of Orange County, transmitting a copy of a proclamation adopted by the Orange County Board of Supervisors, declaring Febraury 23-29, 1954, as National Salesmen's Week, and requesting the Mayor to make a similar proclamation. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to grant the request of the Sales and Marketing Executives Club, whereupon Mayor Noe proclaimed the Week of February 23-29, 1984, as National Salesmen's Week in the City of Cypress. NOTICE FROM COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION RE: HOLDER STREET ANNEXATION NO. TO CITY OF BUENA PARK: The City Manager presented a communication dated February 3, 1964, from the Orange County Boundary Commission notifying the City of a proposed annexation to the City of Buena Park known as Holder Street Annexation No. 4. Since the subject property is more closely associated with the City of Cypress than with the City of Buena Park, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to authorize the City Manager to notify the Local Agency Fromarion Commission of the City's objection to the subject annexation, and to instruct the City Manager to attend the March llth meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission to protest this annexation. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: S COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, Wright, and Noe None None February 24, 1964 COMMUNICATION FROM SALVATION ARMY RE: SOLICITATION IN CITY: The City Manager presented a communication dated February 4, 1964, from Mr. John Allen, Brigadier Manager of teh Salvation Army, requesting permission to solicit the area for articles which can be re-used by the Salvation Army. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Counciln~an Kanel, and unanimously carried, to grant permission to the Salvation Army to solicit in the City of Cypress and waive all required licenses and fees. The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, Wright, g Noe None None COMMUNICATION FROM FEATHER RIVER PROJECT ASSOCIATION RE: RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP: The City Manager presented a communication dated February 6, 1964, from the Feather River Project Association requesting that the City renew membership in the Association for the year 1964 at a membership fee of $35.00. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to renew the City's membership in the Feather River Project Association for 1964 at $35.00. The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Dyke, Wright, & Noe COMMUNICATION FROM AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RE: 1964 CRUSADE: The City Manager presented a communication dated February 10, 1964, from the American Cancer Society, requesting permission to conduct its 1964 Crusade in the City of Cypress during the month of April. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to approve the request of the American C~[~cer Society. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, Wright, and Noe None None COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH RE: DOOR- TO-DOOR FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGN: The City Manager presented a communication dated February 10, 1964, from the Orange County Association for Mental Health, requesting permission to conduct a door-to-door fund- mising campaign within the City from April 26 through May 31, 1964. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman~ and unanimously carried, to grant the request of the Orange County Association for Mental Health. The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, Wright, and Noe None None COMMUNICATION FROM STATE COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING RE: COMMENDATION TO CITY: The City Manager presented a communi- cation dated February 14, 1964, from the State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, commending the City for up-grading the quality of law enforcement by participating in the training standards adopted by the Commission. In addition to the commendation, the City received a check in the amount of $710.40 as a reimbursement for meeting the standards in selecting and training police officers in the City of Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. February 24, 1964 ~j COMMUNICATION FROM CYPRESS SHOW STOPPERS RE: PAINTING OF HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS: The City Manager presented a communication dated February 17, 1964, from Mr. C. B. Parker, band director for the Cypress Show Stoppers, requesting a permit to proceed with a fund-raising project of painting house numbers on the street curb. The project will be undertaken in accordance with specifications of the City Engineering Department. Councilman Van Dyke inquired about any possible liability on the part of the City from this type of activity, The City Attorney advised that the City has no direct liability, but there could be a problem from the nuisance standpoint. It was suggested by the Police Chief that this organization be advised that house numbers should not be painted on the curb prior to checking with the residents concerning their desire for such work to be done. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried to grant the request of the Cypress Show Stoppers to paint house numbers on the street curb and further grant a waiver of licenses and fees, said permit to be for the remainder of calendar year 1964. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None None TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5338, COORDINATED SERVICES: Tentative Tract Map No. 5338~ located at the southwest corner of Orangewood and Knott~ 37.47 acres, 190 R-1 lots~ as requested by Coordinated Services, 1214 South Brookhurst, Anaheim, was presented. The Secretary of the Planning Commission reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning this tract map, which was for approval with eight conditions. Councilman Van Dyke inquired about the water service to this tract· The City Manager stated that upon approval of the Tentative Tract Map~ the City Engineer will investigate the water situatlon~ with reference to wells existing on the property, etc. The City Attorney stated he would like a condition added concerning the water, even though it does appear on the face of the tentative map. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 5338 subject to the following conditions: All corner lots have a minimum of 6,500 square feet and 65' frontage. All lot widths on knuckles or cul-de-sacs shall not be less than 60' at the 20' setback. A six-foot block wall fence be installed in the following locations: At the rear of lot 70 through 74~ at the side of lots 85, 86, 97 ~ and 98 and at the rear of lot 98 through 103, at the side of lot 104, at the rear of lots 150 through 158~ and at the side of lot 1, also at the side of lots 54 and 55, On lots 54~ 55~ 104, and 1 the six foot fence shall be reduced to three feet in the front yard. A catch basin shall be installed at the northwest corner of the tract to take the drainage over to the ditch on the north side of Orange wood Avenue. "D" Street between "C" and "E" Streets shall be reduced to a width of 56'. 5. All 56' streets shall contain a minimum of 35' of pavement. A cross gutter shall be installed in Scandia Street to assure that drainage will not flow southward into the City of Garden Grove. February 24, 1964 7. All drainage shall be approved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. If a final map is filed on a portion of the tract on Orange wood Avenue or Knott Avenue, then the street improvements, including pavement, curbs,and gutters, for Knott or Orangewood must be extended the full distance on Knott or the full distance on Orangewood. 9. Water shall be provided by the City of Cypress as shown on the Tentative Map. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, K~nel, Van Dyke, Wright, and Noe None None Discussion was also held concerning a commercial area in the vicinity of this tentative tract. ATTENDANCE OF BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT AT ANNUAL I.C.B.O. MEETING: A report dated February 20, 1964, was presented from the City Manager, stating that the Building Superintendent has requested permission to attend the Annual Business Meeting of the California Building Officials to be held from February 28-29, 1964, in Fresno, California. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to authorize the Building Superintendent to attend the Annual Business Meeting of the I.C.B.O. and that he be re- imbursed fop his actual and necessary expenses. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None None APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE PATROL SERVICE; HARBOR SECURITY PATROL: The City Manager presented an application for Private Patrol Service from Mr. J. R. Buesing, Harbor Security Patrol, 12311 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, California. This application was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation and report, A report dated February 21, 1964, was reviewed from the Chief of Police recommending denial on the basis that the three existing licensed private patrol services were more than adequate for the City at this time. Mr. J. R. Buesing, owner of the business, addressed the Council, stating that his company is licensed in 16 Orange County cities, and desire to do work for the Rober~ H. Grant Company in Cypress. Mr. John Kennedy, 10002 St. Vincent Circle, Cypress, addressed the Council, asking what problems would be created if further private patrol services were allowed to operate in the City. Chief Foster reviewed the various enforcement problems involved. Mr, Carl de Pietro, 10301 Sande Street, Cypress, addressed the Council, askinR if the recommendation for denial was on the basis that there are already three such companies operating in the City. He also inquired if the presence of a private patorl service in a particular tract would eliminate the need for public enforcement. After considerable discussion concerning the background of the applicant, the type of business operation, the number of employees, etc., it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Kanel~ and unani- mously carried, this matter be continued until the meeting of March 9, 196~, fop further investigation. The following Poll call vote was taken: February 24, 1964 AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN~ ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe None None MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT~ JANUARY, 1964: It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the Monthly Activity Report for January 1964. FIRST READING ORDINANCE RE: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM: A report dated February 20, 1964, was presented from the City Manager presenting the results of the elections amonz the public safety employees and the mis- cellaneous employees regarding whether or not they wish to participate in the State Retirement System. The election results are as follows: Public Safety Employees: Miscellaneous Employees: Yes - 17 No - 0 Yes - 11 No - 7 The next step in the program is for the City Council to adopt an Ordinance authorizing the retirement system contract. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading by the followin~ roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, Wright, and Noe None None RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8419 THRU 8456 (PAYROLL): It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 451 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8419 THRU 8456. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel~ Van Dyke~ Wright, and Noe None None RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8457 THRU 8475 (COMMERCIAL WRRANTS): It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted~ title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 452 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8457 THRU 8475. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, Wright, and Noe None None February 24, 1964 RESOLUTION TO STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH RE: WATER SYSTEM: The City Manager presented a resolution which must be adopted by the City Council to accompany an application by the City to the Btate Board of Public Health to construct and operate a domestic water system within the City of Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried~ the following Resolution be adopted~ title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. ~53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY TO THE STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AND ORERATE A DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS." The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, Wright, and Noe None None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. James Gossett, 10361 Sande Street, Cypress, addressed the Council, requesting information concerning the application for private patrol service. The City Attorney advised that discussion should not be held concePnlng the applicant since Mr. Buesing had left the meeting. Mr. James Duncan, 9582 South Walker Street, Cypress, addressed the Council, inquiring concerning the anti-litter siRns he had requested be posted on Walker Street. The City Manager stated that litter signs were posted at the various entrances to the City, which Rives the Police Department jurisdiction to enforce the litter law throughout the City. Mr. Duncan also requested that Walker Street be repaired. The Public Works Director indicated that the street crews would repair the street at the earliest possible time. Mr. John Kennedy, 10002 St. Vincent Circle~ Cypress, addressed the Council, requesting that the City Attorney report on the status of the delinquent business license suit. Mr. Kennedy also requested information concerning costs accruing to the City on this suit~ The City Attorney stated that the court action had been filed and that an attorney representing a majority of the persons named in the suit had indicated he would be in a position to accept service for all parties. This attorney had further requested information from the City Attorney which had been provided with the exception of one item which had not been located in the official records of the City. The City Attorney advised that if the defenden~ attorney does not accept service within the next two weeks, he would then proceed with a more expensive procedure of individual service on each of the defendents. Mr. Carl de Pietro, 10301 Sande Street, Cypress, addressed the Council concerning the condition of his parkway tree. Councilman Kanel stated that citizens have requested of him that the City improve the condition of the parkway on Cerritos Street. The City Manager reported that the Public Works Director has made a comprehensive report concerning trees and parkways and that this will be on the agenda for the Council meeting of March 9, 1984. There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:25 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK