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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 65-03-22322 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD March 22, 1965 The Cypress City Council held a regular meeting on March 22, 1965, in the City Council Chinbets, 5311 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, at 7..30 p.m., Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding. PRESENT: Gorzeman~ Kanel, McCarney, Wright~ and Noe ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex; City Attorney Jmnes Erickson; Administrative Assistant Dartell Dalton; Building Superintendent Thomas Nudson; Public Works Director ltarold Neu; Police Chief O. C. Foster; and Secretary of the Planning Commission George Putnam. MINUTP~.: It was moved by Councilman McCareey, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman~ and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of March 8, 1965, be approved as mailed, ORAL COFLMUNCIATIONS: Mr. Dale Rohde, 10713 T~y Street, Cypress, addressed the Council, inquiring about the status of the closed off roads at Jonathan end Knott Avenues in Tract No. 4421. The City Manager stated that he had a report for presentation to the City Council concerning variouB problems in Tract 4421 and 4966, end suggested considering this matter after the Public Hearings scheduled on the agenda. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to consider the various p.roblems in Tracts 4421 and 4966 following the scheduled Public Hearings. Mr. Rohde further stated that~ would also like to dis cuss the surveying of property lines in Tract No. 4966. Mr. Franklin Brummett~ 60 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, Attorney representing several homeowners in Tract No. 4966, addressed the Council, stating that he would like to speak on problems concerning the block wall in Tract No.4966, but stated that he would wait untfl after the Public Hearings, at which time tbe City Manager's report will be made concerning this tract. There x~re no further Oral Communications at this time. PUBLIC HE~RING RE: AMENF{P~T TO SUBDIVISION. ORDIN.A~CE NO. 77: RE: L~BOR AND MATERIALS BONDS: The Mayor announced this was the time and Dlace to consider a proposed amendment tr the Subdivision Ordinance No. 77, as ~nended, Section 5-18, by deleting the existing Subsections (f) and (g) and adding Subsection (f) ~7hich would require certain labor and materials bonds~ initiated by the Cypress City Council. The City ~anager presented Planning Commission Resolution No. 246, recommending approval of the amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment. There being no oral protests and no written communications, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, 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 ~{E CITY OF CYPRESS ~.~ENDING ORDINANCE NO. 77, THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 209 March 22, 1965 It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, None None and Noe CONSIDERATION OF VARIgUS PROBLEMS IN TRACTS NO, 442~ AND 496~.. (BALL PROPERTIES): The City Manager stated that the second public hearing was scheduled at 8:00 p.m. and recommended that the City Council consider the various problems in Tracts No. 4421 and 4966 until 8:00 p.m. The City Manager reported that he had had several conversations with representa- tives from Ball Properties~ the Bonding Company, and the Attorney for the Fence Contractor regarding the liens placed on the homes in Tract No. 4966 due to the non-payment to the contractor for the block wall fence. Although the Attorney for the block wall fence contractor had indicated that an Agreement was being prepared~ the Agreement did not provide for the immediate removal of the liens against tile property owners in Tract No. 4966. For this reason~ the City Manager recommended that the City Council proceed with an authorization for a City expenditure of $3,490 to satisfy the block wall contractor in Tract No. 4966 ands therefore, remove all liens which have been filed against the property owners in the subject tract. Further, the City Manager reco-m~nended that the City Council proceed to initiate an action against the Bonding Company to recover the funds the City will have expended for the block wall fence. The City Manager further reported that Ball Properties has employed a contractor to complete a portion of the street imporvements in Tract No. 4421; however, no evidence has been provided that the uncompleted work in Tracts No. 4966 and 4421 including the lowering of the oil lines on Knott and Cerritos will be completed in the near future. For this reason~ the City Manager recommended that the City Council authorize the City Attorney to immediately initiate an action against the Bonding Company to secure the necessary funds to complete the public improvements in Tracts No. 4966 and 4421. The City Manager indicated that Ball Properties is bonded for completion of the monoments~in Tracts No. 4966 and 4421; however, the City Engineer should verify whether or not the tracts are developed to the point where monuments can be installed without the possibility of damage. Mr, Dale Rohde, 10713 Tammy Street, Cypress, addressed the Council concerning the monuments, asking if the Subdivider could be required to survey and set monuments on all areas except Knott Avenue, The Public Works Director advised that as soon as the sidewalk construction is comDletes the subdivider can set the monuments. Mr. Rohde again addressed the Council~ requesting that the monuments be set immediately so that the residents can proceed with fence construction, Discussion was held concerning the type of court action that could be brought against the subdivider of Tracts No. 4421 and 4966. The City Attorney advised that an action could be started immediately, and by the time the trial date has arrived, if the improvements have been accepted by the City, the action could be dismissed. It was moved by Councilman McCarneys seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to direct the City Attorney to prepare and file an action against Ball Properties and their Bonding Company to recover the costs of $3,490, representing the cost of the completion of tile block wall fence on the south houndaries of Tract No. 4966. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCID{EN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman~ Kanels McCarneys Wrights and Noe None None It was moved by Councilman McCarneys seconded by Councilman Gorzeman~ and unantmou.~ly carried~ to authorize an expenditure of $3,490 from General Funds of the City to pay the block wall fence contractor in return for the release of the lien that has been filed in Tract No. 4966. The following roll cal~ vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: ~IOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman~ Kanels McCa]rney, Wrights None Nc~e and Noe March 22, 1965 It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Corzeman to authorize the City Attorney to prepare and file an action to foreclose on the Bonds covering the street improvements in Tracts No. 4421 and 4966. Prior to voting on this motion discussion was h~ld concerning a possible mnendment to the motion. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to amend the above motion to include that there shall be no extension of time offered to opposing counsel. The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman McCarney's previous motion: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorseman, Kanel, McCarney~ Wright, and Noe None None In answer to a question from Councilman Gorzeman, the City Attorney indicated that it would probably take approximately three months to schedule such an action on the court calendar. ~le City Attorney advised that this action would include all of the public improvements, the oil line lowering~ and the installation of monuments. The City Manager stated that the staff would continue to observe the progress of the construction of the public improvements in order to report the status of the tracts to the City Council. Mr. Franklin Brummett, 60 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, addressed the Council, asking if the schedule for completion of the public im~rovements could be made'available to the public. The City Manager indicated that th'is ~.~ould be public information. Mr. Dale Rohde again addressed the Council, asking if the City could dictate a date bY which the work would have to be completed in the subject tracts. ~e City Attorney indicated that the date for completion of the public improvements has already expired and that the Council action to initiate litigation is a method of enforcement of this time schedule, Mrs. Pat Munn, 10563 Jill Street, Cypress, addressed the Council, stating that the time on the bonds had expired and asked why action had not been taken previously to collect the money from the bonds. Mrs. Fred Neubauer, 6812 Jonathan Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council, stating that Ball Properties will go unpunished for violating their bonds since they will probably have completed the work prior to the time the court action is taken. Mrs. Neubauer also inquired about a possible fine to be levied on the subdivider by the City Council, With reference to this matter, the City Manager advised that such a fine would apply only to violations of the building code. The Building Sups rintendent advised the Council that he had given the subdivider written notice to corrett various code violations and otber poor workmanship within 15 days or a penalty would be imposed for each violation. The CIty Attorney advised the Council that the problems mentioned during the meeting were in two separate categories--some of which are covered by bonds, and the others which are code violations on which penalties can be levied, ~{r. John Kennedy, 10002 St. Vincent Circle, Cypress, addressed the Council, asking if the City would be reimbursed if general fund monies were spent to pay for improvements, and suggested that the City pay the mnount owing to the fence contractor. Mr. Kennedy was advised th at such an action had already bee n taken by the City Council. Further discussion was held concerning the installation of monuments in the tracts. ~e City Attorney stated that the action a~thorized to foreclose on the bonds wo~ld include the monuments, however, Mr. Dale Rohde again em~hesized that the subdivider would still be able to hold off installation of the monuments for approximately 90 days. The City Manager indicated that the bond for tile monuments in Tract No. 4421 was in the amount of $1,800.00. March 22, 1965 It was moved by Councilman Kenels seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, end unanimously carried, to autho~ize an expenditure of general fund monies in an amount not to exceed $1800.00 for installation of the monuments in Tract No. 4421, and authorize the Public Works Dire ctor to secure qualified personnel to proceed with this work in the areas where techni cally possible. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 CO~]CILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None None The City Manager advised the Council that the bond for street improvements in Tract No. 4966 was in the amount of $108s083.66 and for Tract No. 4421 in the amount of $103,000.00. PUBLIC H.~ARING RE: PROTESTS TO PROPOSED HOFFMAN AN~X.ATION TO CI.T%.' OF CYPRESS: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Heering to consider protests to the proposed Hoffman Annexation to the City of Cypresss located south of Lincoln and west of Moody Street. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone wished to protest this Hoffman Annexation. There being no oral protests and no written communfcationss the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adented, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 562 RESOLUTION APPROVING TNE ANNEXATION OF CERTRIN UNI~IABITED TERRITORYs DESIGNATED THE "HOFFMAN ANNEXATION", TO TNE CITY OF CYPRESS The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCII~IEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None None It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance he read by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINIIABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED "HOFFMAN ANNEXATION", TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS It was moved by Councilman Wright~ seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanels }IcCarneys Wright, and Noe None None BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS IN TRACT NO. 4966 (BALL PBOPERTIES): Councilman Eanel requested discussion be held concerning the Building Code violations in Tract No. 4966. The City Attorney advised that violation of the Building Code provisions is a misdemeanor which is punishable by a fine of $300 or 90 days in Jail for each day the violations are continued. ~ne fines are not assessed by the Councils but by the Court. Following discussion concerning these code violations, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzemans and unanimously carried, to authorize the City Attorney to bring an action to seek the imposition of the criminal penalties imposed by the City of Cypress Building Code in each instance of a Code Violation in Tract No. 4966. March 22, 1965 CO~DIUNICATION FROM C~ T. GILLI~V{ & ASSOCIATES RE.: ECONF~IIC AND CO~IERCIAL STUDY IN CITY OF CYPRESS: The City ~{anager presented a communication dated March I, 1965, addressed to the City Council and Planning Commission from C. T. Gilliam and AssoCiates, suggesting a meeting with his firm to discuss a proposal to survey and evaluate the cormmercial and industrial development program of the City. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed until further results of the Economic Research AssoCIates' study are available. CC~iUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY WATER .DISTRICT RE: SENATE BILL NO..~.~.1019 "LOWER COLORADO' RIVER BASIN PR. OJECT .A.CT": The City Manager presented a communication dated March 8, 1965~ from the Orange County Water District, requesting support of a resolution endorsing the principles of Senate Bill S. 1019 and companion bills regarding the Lower Colorado River Basin Project Act. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to support S. 1019 and direct the City Manager to transmit communications indicating this support to the National and State legislators from this area. CO~I~IUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY ASSOCIATIO~ FOR MENTAL HEAL~t RE~ CAMPAIGN FOR FUNDS DURING ~Y 1965: The City Manager presented a communication dated March 8, 1965~ from the Orange County A~so~iat~on for Mental Health requesting permission to conduct a door-to-door cmmpaign for funds during May, which has been d~aignated as Mental Health month. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to grant the request of the Mental Health Asso£~ation, with the condition that they notify the Police Department of the dates of the Csmpaign and the names of the persons to be involved in the door-to-door solicitation. qO~MUNIqATION FROM CITIZENS COM2~ITTEE FOR BALANCED LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION ~E~ LEGISLATIVE APPORTIONS!ENT: The City Manager presented a communication from James Massutti, Chairman of the Citizens Committee for Balanced Legislative Representation, requesting the City Council .to Join in the national effort to permit States to balance their legislative representation ~f they so desire. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman ~cCarney, and unanimously carried, this communication be received and f~led. WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1965~ APPROVAL OF PLANS AND S~ECIF~CATIONS & AUTHORIZA- TION TO ADVERTISe. FOR BIDS: ~e City Manager presented a report from the City Engineer outlining the need for Council approval of the Plans and Specifica- tions for the 1965 ~ed Abatement Program and authorization to advertise for bids to be opened on Friday, April 9, 1965. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to approve the Weed and Rubbish Abatement Specifications and ~uthorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened on April 9, 1965. ANNEXATION T.O CITY L.IGNTING DISTRICT NO. 2: The City Manager presented a report from the City Engineer recol.a~,ending annexation to Lighting District No. 2 of the area of the County~ l~hting district within the Cypress City limits now being de-annexed by the County. The first step ~n setting up the Eighting District Annexation is to order the Engineer to prepare a report including assessment, diagrams, and estimates. It was moved by Councilm~n Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows| RESOLUTION NO, 563 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY C~UNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING ~tE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AN ASSESSMENT, DIAGRAM, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTDIATE AND REPORT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND HIGH- WAYS CODE~ STATE OF CALIFORNIA~ AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919", FOR THE INSTALLATION OF, ~tE FURNISNING OF ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR AND THE MAINTENANCE OF A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM IN SAID CITY F~R A PERIOD OF SIXTEEN (16) YEARS AND TUREE (3) MONTHS BEGINNING DC~B~BER 1, 1965, AND ENDING JANUARY 1, 1982, WItI~t STEEET LIGHTING SYSTEM IS T~ BE ANNEXED TO CYPRESS N~. 2 LIGETING DISTRICT. March 22, 1965 The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: ~orzeman, Kanel. McCarneys Wright, None None and Noe LIBPj~RY INSURANCE: A report dated Mard~ 18, 1965, was presented from the City Manager setting forth the requirements for various types of insurance on the newly constructed b ranch library at Moody and Myra in the City of Cypress. In addition to coverage for loss by fire} lightningm extended ~overage perils~ vandalism, and malicious mischief m it was recommended that the City consider an additional insurance policy covering the glass portions of the building. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to authoirze the City Manager to obtain a three-year insurance policy from Pacific Indemnity Company in the approximate amount of $160.00 to cover the exterior glass on the Library building. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman~ Kanel, McCarney~ Wright, and Noe None None PUROIASE OF LIBRARY PLAqWE: A report dated March 18, 1965, was p resented from the City Manager, outlining the desirability of obtaining a plaque to be placed on the outside of the new branch library at MOOdy and Myra, to designate the names of the City officials, Orange County Board of Supervisors~ Librarian, Architect, Contractor, and the date of completion of the facility. Informal bids were received by the Architect, with the lowest being in the amount of $250.00 from American Bronze Crafts, Inc.~ Los Angeles. ~le Orange Connty Library District has indicated a willingness to participate in paying one-half of the ~otal cost of the plaque. It was moved by Councilman Wrigbt~ seconded by Councilman McCarney~ and unanimously carried, to approve the proposal of American Bronze Crafts, Inc. to construct the plaque for the Cypress Library in the amount of $250.00 and further instruct the City Manager to request Orange County to share in the payment of the total cost. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: .~IOES: 0 COL~iCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Mc~a~ney, Wright, and Noe None None SELECTION OF CIVIC CENTER ARC]IITECT: A report dated March 18, 1965, was presented from the City ManaRer stating that the City Council had completed interviews with four architectural firms interested in providing the architectural service for the first phase of civic center construction. The American Institute of Architects fee schedule indicates that the architectural services sbou.ld not exceed 8% of the total construction cost. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Oorzeman, and unanimously carried, to instruct the City Manager to prepare a contract with the firm of William Pereir~ & Associates for architectural service for the first phase of civic center construction subject to the approval of the City Council. The following roll call vote was taken: -AYES: 5 COUNCII~EN: NOES: 0 COUNCID~EN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCal'ney, Wright, and Noe None None SELECTION OF FINANCIAL CONSULTANT FOR CIVIC CENTER DEVELOPMENT: A report dated March 18~ 1965~ was presented from the City Manager, stating that the City Council has completed interviews with four firms interested in assisting the City i~financing the construction of the first phases of the civic center under a lease-back method of finance. The fee for this financial service should not exceed 3% of the construction cost. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to instruct the City Manager to prepare a con[tact with the finn of Battle Wells Associates for assisting the City in the lease-back method of financing the civic center development, subject to the approval of the City Council March 22, 1965 The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, K anel~ McCaYney, Wright~ and None Nnne Upon the suggestion of Councilman Kanel, the City Manager reviewed the scope of work to be completed by the Architect and Financial Consultant, and also outlined the need for formation of a non-profit corporation to provide for the sale of non-profit bonds to finance the construction. REQUEST FOR RECREATION STUDY CO~M~,TTEE: A report dated March 18, 1965, was presented from the City Manager concerning the formation of a park and recrea- tion study committee to analyse existing and future park and recreation needs of the community. The City Manager suggested the following elements be studie~ if a citizen's park and recreation study committee were formed:~' 1. Review and up-date the Recreation element of the City's Master Plan. 2. Establish the capital improvements schedule for park and recreation facilities. 3. Analyze the ability of the Cypress Park and Recreation District to meet these park and recreation needs. 4. Analyze the ability of the City to provide these park and re creation needs through a municipal Park and Recreation Department. Councilman Kanel inquired of the City Manager concerning the number of individuals he would recommend for membership on such a park and recreation committee, The City Manager stated this would be a decision for the City Council to make, but that he would suggest between 25 and 30 individuals for the committee. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to establish a representative Citizens Committee to make a study of the park and recreation needs as outlined above to beommpleted within four months from the date of appointment, said Committee to be comprised of not less than 30 nor more than 40 members; to direct tbe City Manager to con~municate with various civic organizations asking that they select an individual to serve on this Conmittee; and further that the City Counci~ members suggest n~mes of individuals for inclusion on this Committee at the next regular City Council meeting. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN'~ NOES: 0 COUNCII~EN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None None RELEASE OF BONDS ON TRACT NO. 5491~ BALL PBOPERTIE.~q III: A report dated March 18, 1965, was presented from the Cit7 Manager recommending that the bonds submitted by Ball Properties III for Final Tract Map No. 549] be exonerated' since this tract is no longer eligible for recordation. It w~s moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to authorize the City Clerk to release the following bonds submitted by Ball Properties III for Tract No. 5491: Street Improvements $85,300.00; Water System - $25,100.00; Se~er System - $27,500.00; and Monuments $204.00. ~CCEPTANCE OF IMPgOVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF ,BONDS~ TRACT NQ,, 5237~ ROBERT H. GRANT AND COMPANY: A report datUMarch 18, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, stating that the Public Works Director has recommended acceptance of the improvements for Tract No. 5237 developed by Robert N. Grant and Company. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to accept the subject improvements and authorize ~he City Clerk to release the bonds for Tract No. 5237. March 22, 1965 ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF pONDS, TP~..C.T NO. 5421m ROBERT H. ~.RANT AND COMPANY: A report dated March 18, 1965, was '~resented from the City Manager, stating that the Public Works Director has recommended acceptance of the public improvements for Tract No. 5421 developed by Robert H. Grant and C omp any. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to accept the subject improvements and au~borize the City Clerk to release the bonds for Tract No. 5421. ACCEPTANCE OF L~fPROVEMENTS AND ~ELEASE OF..BO~DSm TRACT NO. 4~98~ TWAITS- WITTENBERG COMPANY: A report dated March 18, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, stating that the Public Works Director has reconunended acceptance of the public improvements for Tract No.4398 developed by Twaits-Wittenberg Company. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman ~cCarney, and unanimously carried, to accept the subject improvements ar~authorize the City Clerk to release the bonds for Tract No. 4398. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND REleASE OF BONDS~ TRACT NO. 5527~ ROBERT H. GRANT AND COM~ANY: A report dated March 18, 1965, was p resented from the ~ity Manager, stating that the Public Works Director has recommended acceptance of the public improvements for Tract No. 5527 developed by Robert H. Grant and Company. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to accept the subject improvements and authorize the City Clerk to release the bonds for Tract No. 5527. CERTIFICATION OF P~PLO~ENT LIST FOR PUBLI.q. WORKS .!~SPECTOR: A report dated ~{arch 15, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, setting forth the results of the examination for the position of Public Works Inspector. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman~ and unanimously carried, to eereify the Public Works Inspector employment list as submitted. PARK SITE--TEXACO P.RpPERTY: A report dated March 18, 1965, was presented from the City Manager concerning the temporary use of the Texaco property, consisting of 2.26 acres located north of Ball between Moody and Walker as a park site. The City Manager outlined the conditons of the A~reement bet~en the City of Cypress and ~exaco Inc. regarding the use of the subject property for a three- year period. ?me report further stated that the Robert N. Grant Company has agreed to pay for improvements to the property and the Cypress Park and Recreation District will provide for maintenance of the area. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to approve the Agreement dated December 9, 1964~ with Texa6oInc~ subject to the conditions outlined in the City Manager's report. The follwoing roll call vote was t~<en: ~YES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Woe None None It was further moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to send a letter of thanks to the Grant Company for agreeing to pay for the cost of the required improvements for the park site. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman x~cCarney~ and unanimously carried, to send a letter of thanks to TexaCo, Ind. for their making the subject land available for use as a p ark site. MONTHLY ~CTIVITY. REPORT -- FEBRUARY 1965: It was moved by Counc~lman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, the Monthly Activity Report for February 1965, be received and filed. ~{arch 22, 1965 RESOLUTION REQUESTING SERVICES 9F. COUNTY ~LERK .~]..SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON MAY 111 1965: The City Manager presented a reoslution requesting the assistance of the Orange County Clerk in mailing smnple ballots and pollimg cards for the special municipal election to be held on May 11, 1965. It was moved by Councilman McCarneys seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 564 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REQUESTING ~[E BOARD OF SLrPERVISO~S OF ~tE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO PERMIT THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS~ RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON MAY 11, 1965 The following roll ca~l vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCIhMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ~SENT: 0 C~UNCILME~N: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None None RESOLTUION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS ~OS. 10930 THRU 10980 <PAYROLL): It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanfmously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 565 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 10930 THRU 10980 The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN ~TOES: 0 COUNCII2.{EN ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN Gorzmman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None None RESOLUTION ALLOWING C!.AIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 10981 THRU 11024 (CO~ERCIAL WARRANTS): It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the following ~esolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 566 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOB. 10981 THRU 11024 The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COU~CILMEN: Nr]ES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COI~CIL~N: Gorzeman~ Kanel, Mc~al-ney, !~right, and Noe None None AUTHORIZAIION TO PURCHASE. TRAFFIC LINE. RF~OVING. EQUIPMENT: ~e City ~anager stated that with the completion of various intersection improvements and traffic signal installations, it will be necessary to blacken out the existing street striping prior to painting the new street markings. The Public Works Director has recommended the purchse of a used "Eradeco" traffic line removing machine at a cost of $825.00, plus various required blades and other supplies for operatien of th~ machine in the total amount of $216.00. ~e City Manager pointed out that the cost of removing the traffic stripes at the two intersec- tions of Valley View and Ball and Valley View and Cerritos by means of sand- blasting would be $460.00, and recommended the puruhase of this used "Eradeco" machine plus the required blades, etc. so that the equipment would be available to the City for future traffic line removal. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to authorize the expenditure of $1,050, excluding sales tax, for the purchase of an "Eradeco" machine with supplies, said amount to be transferred from the Storm Drains, Special Departmental Supplies Account. The following roll call vote was taken: March 22, 1965 AYES: 5 COUNCILxlEN: P~OES: 0 COUNCIL~IEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, bIcCarney~ Wright, and Noe No ne None RESIGNATION OF. VINCENT L~ DEVANEY AS C.ITY TREASURER: Mayor Noe presented a communication dated March 22, 1965, from Vincent L. Devaney, submitting his resignation as City Treasurer due to the added responsibilities from 5is recent appointment as Superintendent of the Cypress School District. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried~ to accept the resignation from ~Ir. Devaney as City Treasurer, and direct the City Manager to prepare a resolution and obtain a pleque in recognition of the services of ~r. Devaney. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time. ADJOURN~ENT: There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel~ and unanimously carried~ the meeting adjourn at 9:17 p.m. ATTEST: ~IT~'CLE%K~ Mard~ 22, 1965