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Minutes 64-03-23IL~OE:XED MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD Ma~ch 23, 1964 The City Council of the City of Cypress held a regular meeting on March 23, 1964, in the City Council Chambers, 9471 South Walker Street~ Cypress, California, at 7:30 P.M., Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding. PRESENT: Gorzeman, Kanel, 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 Dartell Dalton; Police Chief O.C. Foster; Building Superintendent John McGettrick; and Planning Consultant Larry Wise. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Conncilman Kanel, and unanimously carried~ the minutes of March 9, 1964 be approved as mailed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. A. E. Arnold, Fire Chief of the Cypress Volunteer Fire Department~ addressed the Council, reading a prepared statement regarding the fire protection services afforded the citizens of Cypress. Mr. John Kennedy, 10002 St. Vincent Circle, Cypress, addressed the Council, asking if the Council members endorsed the letter received by Cypress Citizens from the Citizens Committee for Local Water Control. Mayor Noe stated that a poll was taken of all the City Council members at the last City Council meeting concerning their views on the City water system. Mayor Noe further indicated that in reviewing all of the records concerning the water situation~ he had found many reasons for the City entering the Water business, and emphasized that both the Planning Commission and City Council had unanimously voted to go into the water business. Mr. Wilson, 10001 Adore Circel, Cypress, addressed the Council, inquiring about taxes being raised to support the bond issue. Mr. Wilson was advised that no tax monies are required~ as this is a revenue bond issue. Mr. William Moran, Chairman of the Citizens Committee for Local Water Control, addressed the Council, raising many questions regarding the validity of the tests which were recently conducted on a Sunday morning. Mr. Moran further stated from information he had obtained, that the pressures and fire flows were not sufficient for maximum fire flow. Mr. Robert Doerr, 5207 Cumberland Drive, Cypress, addressed the Council, stating that the letter from the Citizens Committee for Local Water Control was not intended as an attack on the local Fire Department. Mr. William Moran addressed the Council, stating that the citizens are proud of the Fire Department and only wish to provide it with adequate water flow. Mr. Chambers addressed the Council, stating that he had applied for a business license to operate a trash disposal service in the City of Cypress. Mr. Chambers presented a petition containing 28 signatures of residents dissatisfied with the present rubbish collection service. The City Manager advised Mr. Chambers that the City has a franchise with a disposal company for a period of 15 years. March 23, 1964 After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to discuss this matter at the close of the meet- ing. Mr. Keith Tranbarger, representin~ the firm of Koebi~ S Koebig, the firm which prepared the engineering report on the water system for the City of CypresS, addressed the Council, concerning the importance of considerinR available fire protection in the event of a power failure. Councilman Kanel stated that he hoped the letter sent to the citizens of Cypress by the Citizens Committee for Local Water Control would not put any fear in the minds of citizens c(~ncernin~ the adequacy of their fire protection, Mr. John Kennedy, 10002 St. Vincent Circle, Cypress~ addressed the Council askin~ if tax money will be needed if the bond issue is approved~ whereupon Mayor Noe explained the method of financing the bond issue through the issuance of revenue bonds--not through taxation. Councilman Van Dyke stated that he is in favor of the formation of the City Water Department and also expressed his high re~ard for the Cypress Volunteer Fire Department. Further discussion was held concerning the sufficiency of the water pressure in the City. Oral Communications were closed at 8:00 p,m, 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 hearinR to consider adoption of the followinR elements of the Master plan for the City of Cypress: Public Buildings Plan and Capital Improvements Plan.' Mr. Larry Wise, Planning Consultant for the City of Cypress~ addressed the Council, and reviewed the above elements of the Master Plan~ statin~ that the PlanninH Commission had held two public hearings on both elements as required by law. In a review of the Public Buildings Plan ~ Mr. Wise inidicated the areas designated for civic center and corporation yard development~ and explained the needs for these facilities. Mr. Wise continued with a resume of the Capital Improvements Plan~ which sets priorities for Capital Improvements construction through 1975. The priorities include acquisition of public lands, acquisition and development of park sites, street improvements~ traffic signals~ drainage~ sewer and water improvements. Mr. Wise emphasized that the Capital Improvements Plan is subject to annual review and each year the City Council~ Planning Commission and Sta-f must initiate the priority capital improvement projects for the current fiscal year, The Mayor delcared the public hearinR open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed elements of the Master Plan, There bein~ no written communications and no oral protests~ the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke , seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 457 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS ELEMENTS OF THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS. The followin~ roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Gorzeman, Kanel~ Van Dyke~ and Noe None March 23, 1964 It was further moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. ~58 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, and Noe 0 COUNCILMEN: None 1 COUNCILMAN: Wright PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-107 (A. VAN KLAVEREN AND M.A. VAN KLAVEREN): The Mayor announced this was the time and place to consider an application for change of zone from R-1 (One-family Residential) to R-2 (~o-family Residential) on property generally located at the southwest corner of Valley View and Orange Avenue, requested by A. Van Klaveren and M. A. Van Klaveren, 9591 Valley View Street, Cypress, Califorllia, known as Zmne Change No. Z-107. The City Manager informed the City Council that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of Zone Change No. Z-107. The Mayor declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed use. There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the public hearins closed. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, the Ordinance be read by title only, 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 (ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-2 (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-iO? (A. VAN KLAVEREN AND M. A. VAN KLAVEREN) It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first readin~ by the following roll call vote: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-166 (LARWIN COMPANY): The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider an application for Conditional Use Permit to allow the building of an integrated community providing residential and commercial service centers on property generally bounded by Carbon Creek Channel~ Denni Street~ Orange Avenue, and Bloomfleld Avenue, requested by LaPwin Company, 8670 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California, known as Conditional Use Permit No. C-166. The City Manager informed the Council that the Plannin~ Commission had recommended denial of this Conditional Use Permit due to easements across the property which would prohibit the construction of the development as proposed on the plot plan. The Planning Commission~ in their denial~ granted the Larwin Company permission to re-file at such time as the easement problem has been solved. March 23,196~ The City Manager further pointed out that this Conditional Use Permit was before the City Council due to the recently adopted Zone Ordinance Provisions which requires all Conditional Use Permits for Planned Development to be con- sidered by the City Council. The Mayor declared the Public HearinR open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed use. Mr. Lee Goldin, Pepresenting the Larwin Companyg addressed the Council~ speaking in favor of the requested useg and explained the easement referred to in the Planning Commission recommendation. He stated that the legal easement will not interfere with construction of the planned facilities. There being no written communications and no opal protests9 the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. At the request of Councilman Van Dyke~ the City Manager read in full Resolution No. 157 of the Planning Commission9 recommending denial of Conditional Use Permit No. C-166. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke~ seconded by Councilman Gorzeman9 and unanimously carried, to refer this matter back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke and Noe NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Wright COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY DIAMOND JUBILEE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN RE: PARTICIPATION OF CITY IN JUBILEE CELEBRATION: The City Manager presented a communication dated March 9, 19649 from the Chairman of the Orange County Diamond Jubilee~ requesting that the City assist in the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Orange County by sponsorin~ a community event during the week of August 17-23, 1964, The City Manager suggested the possibility of changing the date to correspond with the Los Alamitos racing season in order to have a special Day at the Races. After discussion, Mayor Noe appointed Councilman Kanel and Councilman Van Dyke to work with the City Manager to coordinate ~his project with the Orange County Jubilee Committee. COMMUNICATION FROM STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS RE: CALIFORNIA FREEWAY AND EXPRESSWAY SYSTEM: The City Manager presented a communication dated March 6, 196~, from Mr. J. C. Womac, State Highway Engineer, informing the City that the Division of Highways will present a report to the Legislature regardin~ additions to the State Highway System and the California Freeway and Expressway system. The communication notes that the City staff will be contacted regarding any recommendations the City may have to assist the Division of Highways in the completion of their Pepoft. It was moved by Councilman Kanel9 seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously~ carried, this communication be received and filed. NOTICE FROM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD RE: ON-SALE BEER LICENSE FOR PHILIP E. SCHREINER: The City Manager presented a communication from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board notifyin~ the City of an on-sale beer license application by Philip E. Schreiner~ 4414 Lincoln Avenue9 Cypress. Discussion was held concernign the number of alcoholic beverage licenses recently granted within the City of Cypress. The City Manager advised the Council that the Planning Commission will be considePin~ a more precise definition of the term "restaurant" which may eliminate the problem of establishments which serve alcoholic beverages without providing meals. March 23, 1964 The Police Chief reviewed the problems created by establishments which serve alcoholic beverages. Planning Consultarft, Larry Wise~ indicated that such establishments can create problems within a City and suggested that the Planning Commission~s investiga- tion concerning the term "restaurant" may be the answer to the problem. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, the communication from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board be received and filed. It was further moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the staff make a study of the problems concerning the number of establishments serving beverages coming into the City and any recommendations concerning this matter. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel~ Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright RESOLUTION FROM CITY OF STANTON PROTESTING DIVISION OF ORANGE COUNTY TELEPHONE DIRECTORY: The City Manager presented a communication dated March 13,196~, from the City of Stan~on transmitting a resolution protesting the division of the Orange County Directory of the Pacific Telephone Company. The letter of trans- mittal requests the City Council to adopt a similar resolution. The City Manager further stated that the Pacific Telephone Company had indicated a desire to answer any questions concerning this matter. Mr. John Pope, District Manager for the Pacific Telephone Company, addressed the Council, offerin~ to answer any questions. Councilman Kanel inquired of Mr. Pope as to why some of the Orange County cities were opposed to splitting of the telephone directory. Mr, Pope replied that the primary reason for oppositon is increased cost. Considerable discussion was held concernig this proposition, with reference to the boundaries used for the division, business advertising rates, etc, It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the communication from the City of Stanton be received and filed. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 5491; COORDINATED SERVICE: A report dated March 18, 1964 was presented from the City Engineer, concerning Final Tract Map No. 5491 located on the west side of Knott Street, 548 feet south of Orangewood Avenue, 102 R-1 lots 21.109 acres, as requested by Coordinated Service, 121~ South Brookhurst, Anaheim, California. After discussion concerning the improvement of Orangewood and Knott Streets and a commercial center in the vicinity of this proposed tractm it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke,seconded by Councilman Kanelm and unanimously carried, to approve Final Tract Map No. 5491, accept the agreements and bonds for public improvements, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreements, and to authorize the City Clerk to siRn the Record Map, subject to a final engineering check by the City Engineer and the developer depositing the standard subdivision fees, The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 5~21; ROBERT H. GRANT AND COMPANY: A report dated March 18, 1964, was presented from the City Engineer concerning Final Tract Map No. 5421, located on the east side of Denni Street, 8~5 feet north Orange Avenue, ~1 R-1 lots, 7.359 acres, as requested by Robert H. Grant and Company, 16655 South Brookhurst, Anaheim, California. March 23, 1964 Discussion was held concerning the length of one of the cul-de-sac streets in the tract. Mr. Lee Goldin, representing the Larwin Company, addressed the Council, concerning Drainage District 2-A facilities in the vicinity of this proposed tract, with particular reference to an agreement being prepared concerning these facilities. Mr. Goldin emphasized that another subdivision in Drainage District 2-A had created problems and he would not want the problem increased. Mr. Robert Kay, representing the R. H. Grant Company, addressed the Council, stating that the Grant Company is attempting to drain the an-ea in accordance with the Tentative Map for the subject tract. The City Engineer advised the Council that the Drainage District 2-A channel has been installed with irerim blockages, now providing more storage. He indicated that the Final Map under consideration would not aggravate the drainage situation. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel~ and unanimously carried, to approve Final Tract Map No. 5421 subject to a final engineering check by the City Engineer, accept the agreements and bonds for public improvements, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sip)n the agreements, and authorize the City Clerk to si.~n the record map. The followin~ roll call vote was taken: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel and Noe NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Wright ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEN: Van Dyke It was further moved by Councilman Grozeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, the Staff meet with the Larwin Company with reference to the pump station facilities in Drainage District 2-A and report back to the City Council the results of this meeting. The followinR roll call vote was t'aken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, and Noe NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Wright CERTIFICATION OF PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE MAN EMPLOYMENT LIST: A report dated March 18, 1964 was presented from the City Manager, setting forth the results of the examination for the position of Public Works Maintenance Man. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to certify the Public Works Maintenance Man Employment List as submitted. CERTIFICATION OF ENGINEERING AID EMPLOYMENT LIST: A report dated March 18, 1954, was presented from the City Manager, setting forth the results of the examination for the position of Engineering Aide. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to certify the Engineering Aide Employment list as submitted. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION RE: NO PARKING ZONE ON EAST SIDE OF WALKER, NORTH OF ORANGE AVENUE: A report dated March 18, 1964, was presented from the City Manager, statin~ that the City Council had requested the Traffic Committee to investigate the need for the "No Parking" Zone on the east side of Walke~, which extends from a point approximately 100 feet north of Orange Avenue to a point approximately 100 feet north of Lime. The Traffic Committee determined that the existing posting was confusing inasmuch as the signs which read "No Parking Between Signs" are separated by Lime Street and therefore recommended relocating the existing "No ParkinR" signs from north of Lime to the south side of Lime. The City Council concurred with the recommendation of the Traffic Committee and further recommended the possibility of paintinR the curb in order to emphasize the "No Parking" area. March 23, 1964 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION RE: INTERSECTION OF CRESCENT AVENUE AND CAROB STREET: A report dated March 18, 1964, was presented from the City Manager, s~'~g that the City Council had requested the Traffic Committee to investigate the existing traffic conditions at the intersection of Crescent Avenue and Carob Street. A study of the Traffic Committee revealed a lack of appropriate traffic markings to indicate the existence of an intersection at the subject location, and recommended the painting of a crosswalk across both Carob and Crescent. The City Council concurred with the recommendation of the Traffic Committee on this matter. BUENA PARK HOLDER STREET ANNEXATION NO. 4: A report dated March 20, 1964, was presented from the City Manager concerning Buena Park's Holder Street Annexation No. 4. The City Manager appeared before the Local Agency Formation Commission on March llth and protested this annexation based on the proximity and identity with the City of Cypress. However, due to an existing Buena Park water line in Holder Street, the Local Agency Formation Commission approved the boundaries of the annexation to Buena Park. The Commission did, however, discuss the advisa- bility of the officials of the City of Cypress and City of Buena Park conductin~ a joint study to re-align the city boundaries in a more logical manner. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, to direct the City Manager to communicate with the City of Buena Park concerning re-alignment of the boundarles~ and report back to the City Council the results of these discussions, WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1964: A report dated March 20, 1964, was presented from the City Manager, transmitting the specifications for the weed and rubbish abatement program for the 1964 year. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to approve the weed and rubbish abatement specifications and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids, said bids to be opened at 10:00 a.m. on April 8, 1964. The followinR roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT, FEBRUARY , 1964: It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the Monthly Activity Report for February, 1964, be received and filed. SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-104 (LARWIN COMPANY): It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, the followin? O~dinanCe be adopteds title a~ follo~: ORDINANCE NO. 203 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 PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-104 (LARWIN COMPANY) The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman~ Kanel, Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright March 23, 1964 SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-10B (CITY OF CYPRESS): It was moved by Councilman Gorzemen, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, the following ordinance be adopted, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 20~ 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-lOB (CITY OF CYPRESS) The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel~ Van Dyke~ and Noe NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Wright RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS, 8580 THRU 8620 (PAYROLL): It was moved by Councilman Van Dy~e, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. ~59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8580 THRU 8620. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke, and Noe NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Wright RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8621 THRU 866~ (COMMERCIAL WARRANTS): It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously car'Pied, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. ~60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8621 THRU 8664 The following Poll calltaken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Van Dyke,and Noe None Wright RECONSIDERATION OF RUBBISH DISPOSAL SERVICE: The City Manager announced that the City Council had requested in the early park of the meeting to discuss the City's trssh disposal service at this time. He read in full the petition presented to the City Council concerninR dissatisfaction with the present disposal service, said petition si~ned by 28 citizens. MaPch 23,196~ After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried~ to refer the petition to the staff for study and recommendation. Mr. Chambers addressed the Council, statin~ that he .would like to go into the trash collection business in conjunction with the existing franchised company. RECONSIDERATION OF LAND DENSITIES IN CITY: Councilman Van Dyke addressed the Council concerning the densities of the various developments takin~ place within the City, with particular reference to the number of schools planned~ etc. Councilman Van Dyke suggested the possibility of re-studying these areas. Plannin~ consultant Larry Wise advised that the Plannin~ Commission may re-evaluate any area. The Secretary of the Planning Commission stated that the Planning Commission will be reviewing the Master Plan of Land Use in April as required each year. Councilman Van Dyke requested that the School Districts be taken into consideration in any studies. After considerable discussion~ it was moved by Councilman Kanel~ seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to direct the staffj includinR the Planning Department~ to undertake a study as to the critical areas of densityj specifically in the area proposed for condOminium development in order to provide the City Council with a preliminary report at the meeting of April 13th so that the City Council can determine if any of these areas should be zoned on an irerim basis to preclude development until a more comprehensive study is completed. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel~ Van Dyke, and Noe None Wright TERMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH PLANNING CONSULTANT: The City Manager announced that this was the last meeting Plannin~ Consultant Larry Wise would attend in his capacity as Planning Consultant for the City of Cypress, and acknowledged his assistance and cooperation. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to officially commend Mr. Larry Wise for his service to the City of Cypress. ORAL COMMUNICATION: Mr. James Duncan~ 9582 Walker Street, Cypress, addressed the Council concerning drainage and school sites. Mr. Duncan also recommended that educational material be distributed to the Citizens concerning the water situation. 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. MAYOR ATTEST: I CLERK CTY March 23,196~