HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 65-05-10MINUTES OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL
OF TIlE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
May 10, 1965
The Cypress City Council held a regular meeting on May 10, 1965, in the
Council Chambers, 5311 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, at 7:30 p.m.,
blayor Frank P. Noe presiding.
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PRESENT: Gorzeman, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
A~BSENT: Kane 1
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex; City Attorney James
Erickson; Administrative Assistant Darrell Dalton; Building Superintendent
Thomas Nudson; Public Works Director Art Schatzeder; Police Chief O. C. Foster;
and Secretary of the Planning Conmaission George Putnam.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Wrigt~ seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of April 26, 1965, be approved
as mailed.
ORAL CO~IUNICATIG~S:
COUNCILMAN K~NEL ARRIVED AT 7:31 P.M. AND TOOK ttIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM
Mrs. Barbara Robertson, 5212 Marcellm}Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council
and read a prepared statement, which is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk, regarding various matters pertaining to the petitions and activities of
the "Vote No Committee" for the Special Referendum Election on May 11, 1965.
Tile re were no further oral communications at this time.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPEAL OF ZONING DETERMINATION NO. 65-2 RE:
DAIRY SALES AND BOTTLING PLANT IN C-2 ZONE (VAN DEN RAADT): COUNCILMAN GORZEblAN
REQUESTED PERMISSION TO BE EXCUSED FROM HIS QtAIR ON THE PODIUM SINCE HIS
PROPERTY WAS INVOLVED IN THE SUBJECT MATTER.
The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the cofitinuation of the
Public llearing to consider an appeal requested by John and Mary T. van den Raadt
of the decision of the Cypress Planning Commission on Zoning Determination No.
65-2, to determine if a dairy sales and bottling plant may be located in the C-2
(General Commercial) zone, requested by John van den Raadt, and Mary T. van den
Raadt, 16605 Norwalk Boulevard, Artesia, California.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak in favor of the appeal.
Mr. Paul Bell, attorney representing the applicants, addressed the Council,
requesting that the Mayor ask for a ruling from the City Attorney concerning
the scope of this hearing.
Upon the direction of tile Mayor, the Cfty Attorney advised that the Council must
determine whether the use which is proposed by the application is similar to
those uses specifically listed in the C-2 section of the Zoning Ordinance, and
must determine whether or not the proposed use is different or will have a more
detrimental effect upon the adjoining neighborhood areas than the permitted uses.
Mr. Paul Bell again addressed the Council, stating that he would assume that
~y discussion of cows is immaterial to this hearing. In answer to this
statement, the City Attorney stated that tile consideration must be limited to
the specific use which is proposed, which is a dairy processing plant.
The Hayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in opposition to the
appeal.
May 10, 1965
Mr. Arthur Nisson, 2014 North Broadway, Santa Ana, Attorney representing 147
residents of the City, addressed the Council, and presented a petition signed
by 147 Cypress residents, which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, which
outlines various reasons why a dairy sales and bottling plant is not a
compatible use permittedw~Zhi~the C-2 zone. Hr. Nisson also read the first
paragraph of the C-2 Zone Section of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance, which
statea that the C-2 zone is intended to promote the development of integrated,
planned shopping centers in accordance with a comprehensive plan. Mr. Nisson
stated that the requested use is not for an integrated planned shopping area,
and further emphasized that the Planning Commission had recommended denial of
this request.
Mrs. Bernice Brown, 1134 Greendale Street, West ~vina, addressed the Council,
stating that the requested use would not be the highest and best use of the
p roperty and is not compatible with uses in the immediate vicinity.
Mr. Paul Bell, representing the applicants, addressed the Council, stating that
the peition presented by Mr. Nisson was submitted without qualification. He
indicated ~hat he had a tape recording available for the C~ty Council to review
which records the discussion used in gaining the signatures on the petition,
said discussion mentioning cows. Mr. Bell stated that a mi~ processing plant
is not a manufacturing facility but is merely a bottling plant. He further
indlcated that he had contacted the Attorney who wrote the Zoning Ordinance and
had been advised that the requested use had just been omitted from the Ordinance.
Mr. Arthur Nisson again addressed the Council, stating that Part 15 of the
Zoning Ordinance, which describes the b~l zone, specifically describes certain
uses which are considered to be proper in an industrial zone, and bottling!plants
are included.
The City Attorney advised the Council that it should not rely on any interpreta-
tions given concerning the intent of the Attorney who drew up the Zoning
Ordinance.
There being no further written communications and oral protests, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing closed.
In answer to an inquiry from Councilman McCarney concerning the study conducted
by Economic Research Associates, the City Manager advised that the Study
indicates a need for additional commercial zoning to be located near Ball and
Walker or Ball and Valley View,
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to deny the appeal requested by John and Mary T. van den
Kaadt, and to determine that a dairy sales and bottling plant may not be located
in the C-2 zone. ~e following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL~-~N:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Kmnel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
Gorzeman
Further discussion was held concerning a review of the Zoning Ordinance by the
PLanning Commission concerning the subject matter, after which it was moved by
Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to
request a study by the Planning Department and P fanning Commission of the
desirability of adding a dairy sales and bottling plant use to the specifically
permitted uses of the C-2 zone subject to ~e issuance of a Conditional Use
Permit. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL}~N:
Kane 1, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
Gorzeman
COUNCILMAN GORZE~iAN RETURNED TO HIS CtlAIR ON THE PODIUM
P~BLIC HEARING RE: A[~NDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90~ SECTION '124.13 RE:
APPEAL P~RIOD: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the
Public Nearing to consider a proposed ~mendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 90,
Section 124.13, changing the appeal period, initiated by the Cypress Planning
Commission.
May 10, 1965
The Mayor declared the Public tieartng open mid asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against the proposed an~ndment.
The Secretary of the Planning Commission outlined the proposed amendn~nt
recommended by the Plm, uing Commission, said amendment shortening the appeal
period section for applicants wishing to appeal deeisions of the Planning
Commission to the City Council from a 20-day to a 12-day period.
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the following 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, SECTION
124.13, BY CHANGING APPEAL PERIOD.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCII~IN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: O COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Nee
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDI~NT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90 RE: C-3 COF~RCIAL
MA2qUFACTURING ZONE: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the
Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 90,
changing PART 13 in total to provide a new "C-3 CO[~4ERCIAL MiNUFACTURING ZONE".
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asRed if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or again~ the p~oposed amendment.
The Secretary of the Planning Commission outlined the proposed amendment
recommended by the Planning Commission, said amendment ~ create a new C-3
Commercial-Manufacturing Zone, which will broaden and intensify the dse of the
present C-3 zoning district.
Mayor Nee inquired about Section 113.9 of the proposed amendment, with reference
to outdoor storage areas being enclosed by a solid wall. He stated he felt it
might be desirable to change this requirement so that the storage area may be
exposed.
The City Attorney suggested that the Council continue the Public Hearing and
request a further report from the Planning Commission concerning this matter.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried to request the Planning Commission to conduct a further
study concerning Section 113.9 of the proposed Ordinance, with reference to the
possibility of using chain link fence rather than a solid wall. The following
roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCIIJ~EN:
NOES: 0 COUNCII2IEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Nee
None
N one
It was further moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney,
and unanimously carried, to continue the Public Hearing on this matter until
May 24, 1965. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL~N:
NOES:: 0 COUNCIL}IN:
~BSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Nee
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO TIlE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90~ RE: NEW PART 23-A
ttObZ O~CUPAT.ION: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the'
Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment ee the Zoning Ordinance No. 90,
to provide for a new "PART 23-A HO}~ OCCUPATION".
May 10, 1965
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment.
The Secretary of the Planning Corrmlssion outlined the proposed amendment
recommended by the Planning Conunission, said amendment adding a section to the
Zoning Ordinance outlining the criteria for home occupation uses.
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, 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
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PROVIDE
FOR A NEW "PART 23-A tIOME OCCUPATION"
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, 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, and Noe
None
None
P.UBLIC HEARING RE: AF~NDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90~ PART 2~ DEFINITIONS:
The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to
consider a propesed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 90, PART 2, DEFINITIONS
AND STANDARDS, Section 102, HOME OCCUPATIONS by de]~li~ a portion of said
definition, and adding the definition for "OPEN USES".
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against the proposed amendnmnt.
The Secretary of the Planning Commission outlined the proposed amendment
recommended by the Planning Commission, said amendment to define "Open uses",
which has been inserted into the of.f-sereet parking section of the Ordinance,
and also delete the~criteria and standards from the home occupation definition.
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, 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
AbZNDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PART 2,
DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS, SECTION 102, HOME OCCUPATIONS,
DELETING A PORTION OF SAID DEFINITION; AND ADDING THE
DEFINITION FOR "OPEN USES"
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading. The following
roll call vote was taken:
AYES: J 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILb~N:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright~ and Noe
None
None
PUBLIC }tEARING RE: AMENDMENT .!TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90~ SECTION 121.2t C. RE:
'OPEN INDUSTRIAL USES": The Mayor announced this was the time and place for
the Public Hearing to consider an amendment to Ordinance No.90, the Zoning
Ordinance, Section 121.2, C, by changing "Open Industrial Uses" to "Open Uses".
~he Mayor declared the Public Nearing open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment.
May 10, 1965
The Secretary of the Planning Commission outlined the proposed amendment
recommended by the Planning Commission, said amendment changing the wor~ing of
"open industrial uses" in the Off-street Parking Section of the Ordinance to
"open uses".
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only, title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TltE CITY OF CYPRESS
AFZNDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, TttE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION
121.2, C., BY CHANGING "OPEN INDUSTRIAL USES" TO "OPEN USES"
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, thle Ordinance pass its first reading. The follm~ing roll
call vote was taken:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL}~N: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCII21EN:' None
COUNCIL~N: None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMEND~ZN% TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 77~ SECTION 5-02 RE:
SCALE OF FINAL...MAPS: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the
Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Subdi,ision Ordinance
No. 77, Section 5-02 (d) to change the required scale of final maps, initiated
by the Cypress Planning Commission.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment.
The Secretary of the Planning Commission outlined the proposed amendment
recommended by the Planning Conmission, said amendment to increase the required
scale of the final map to one inch equals 60 feet rather than the present
requireuent that one inch equals 100 feet. This eha~ge has been requested to
expedite the processing of maps by the Public Works Department.
The City Manager introduced to the Council Mr. Arthur Schatzeder, newly
appointed Public Works Director for the ~ity of Cypress.
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only, title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. __
kN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 77, THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, SECTION
5-02 (d) TO CHANGE REQUIRED SCALE OF FINAL MAPS
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first eeading. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCI L}~N:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright~ and Noe
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO, 77~ SECTION 5-03 RE:
NUMBER Q~SHEETS REQUI,RING AN INDEX: The Mayor announced this was the time
and place for the Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the
Subdivision Ordinance No. 77, Section 5-03, (a), (2), to change the required
nuraber of sheets requiring an index, initiated by the Cypress Planning
Conmission.
May 10, 1965
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment.
The Secretary of the Planning Commission outlned the proposed amendment
reconmended by the Planning Commission, said amendment requiring that an index
sheet be required if more than two sheets are used on a final map.
There being no written cormnunications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, tile following Ordinance be read by title only, title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
A~ENDING ORDINANCE NO. 77, SECTION 5-03, (a), (2), TO
CHANGE P~QUIRED NUMBER OF SHEETS REQUIRING AN INDEX
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading, The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCIM~N:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY RE: A.B. 1461~ 40-HOUR WORK WEEK FOR
FIREMEN: The City Manager presented a communication dated April 23, 1965, from
the City of Fountain Valley, transmitting a copy of Resolution No. 3013, opposing
Assembly Bill No. 1461 which provides for a mandatory 40-hour week for firemen
after Jdy 1, 1970.
Fountain Valley's Resolution indicates that the Bill is a direct infringement
upon tl~e home-rule concept by establishing working conditions for a local
governmental department.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to oppose Assembly Bill No. 1461. The following roll call
vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILbZN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL}~N:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
COb~MUNICATION FROM BUENA PARK-DAIRYLAND-CYPRESS BOARD OF REALTORS RE: PROCLAb~-
TION OF REALTOR WEEK: A communication dated April 23, 1965, was presented
from Mr. Hans Gowa, Realty Week Chairman for the Buena Park - Dairyland - Cypress
Board of Realtors, requesting the Mayor and City Council to proclaim May 23 - 29,
1965, as Realtor Week.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to grant this request, whereupon Mayor Noe proclaimed the
week of May 23-29, 1965, as "Realtor Week".
COb~jNICATION FROM SUPERVISOR DAVID BAKER RE: ALLOCATION OF REGIONAL RECREATION
FUNDS: The City Manager presented a communication dated April 26, 1965,
from Supervisor David L. Baker, Chairman of the Regional Recreation Funds
Allotment Committee, informing the City of a study underway to determine the
proper procedure to he used in Orange County for the disposition of State Grant
Funds as provided for by the State Beach, Park, Recreational, and Historical
Facilities Bond Act of 1964.
· he communication requests that the City indicate a preference for the distribution
of these funds within Orange County.
Following a brief discussion conce=ning the regional park sites in Orange County,
it was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to direct the City Manager to inform Supervisor Baker that
the City prefers the County to utilize these Ste~e Recreational Funds for the
development of Regional Parks in accordance with the Orange County Master Plan
of Parks and Recreation, placing a priority on the Master Plan facilities
~ecommended for Western ()range County.
May 10, 1965
COM~iUNICATIONSFROM CYPRESS SCttOOL DISTRICT REQUESTING WAIVER OF FILING FEES
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: The City Manager presented two communications
franthe Cypress School District, requesting a waiver of the filing fees for
Conditional Use Permits required for the development of the Frank Vessels
Elementary School and the Margaret Landel School.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously
carried, to approve the waiver of filing fees for the subject Conditional Use
Permits ~requested by the Cypress School District. The following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL}ZN:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL[ZN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL~N:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
COMMUNICATION FROM MR. S.M. HOOPER~ BANK OF AMERICA RE: SUPPORT OF H.R. 7539
RE: REVENUE AND GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: The ~ity Manager presented a
communication dated April 27, 1965, from Mr. S.M. ttooper, Manager of the
Lincoln & Knott Branch of the Bank of America, requesting the City Council to
go on record ~ support of H.R. 7539, which would enable both National Banks
and State chartered banks to underwrite revenue and general obligation bonds.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to support H.R. 7539 and direct the City Manager to notify
the appropriate members of Congress of this action.
COPDIUNICATION FROM CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY RE::A.B. 1150~ PARK LAND DEDICATION
BILL: The City Manager presented a communication dated April 26, 1965, from
the City of Fountain Valley, transmitting Resolution No. 3012 endorsing
Assembly Bill No. 1150, which is known as the Park Land Dedication Bill. Said
Bill would amend the .SuBdivision Map Act to authorize cities and counties by
Ordinance to require dedication of land, payment of fees in lieu of dedication,
or a combination of both ~y a subdivider for parks and recreation facilities.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to support Assembly Bill No~ 1150, and instruct the City
Manager to immediately notify the State Representatives regarding the City's
position on this matter.
CO~g~IUNICATION FROM MR. WORTtl BERNARD RE: OI~NGE COUNTY .MANAGER OF THE YEAR
AWARD: ~he City Manager presented a communication from Mr. Worth Bernard,
informing the City of the selection of Mr. John B. Lawson, Vice President of
Philco Corporation, Ford Motor Company subsidiary, and C~neral Manager of its
Aeronutronic Division in Newport Beach as Orange County Manager of the Year.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously
carried, the follow~g Resolution be adopted, and transmitted for presentation
at the Manager of the Year Award Dinner to be held on May 17, 1965. The title
of the Resolution is as follows:
I~SOLUTION NO. 582
A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COM~NDING MR. JOHN B. LAWSON AS ORANGE COUNTY MANAGER
OF THE YEAR.
COMMUNICATION FROM REV. FATHER PETER C. CASLIN~ REQUESTING WAIVER OF BUSINESS
LICENSE FEE FOR CHRUCH BAZAAR: The communication dated May 4, 1965, was
presented from Rev.-Father Peter C. Caslin, Pastor of the St. Irenaeus Church,
Cypress, requesting the City to waiver the required $150.00 business license fee
for the annual parish bazaar to be held on the church grounds on Grindlay, south
of Lincoln, on June 11, 12, and 13, 1965.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to grant this request to waive the $150.00 business license
fee for the church bazaar on June 11, 12, and 13, 1965.
COMMUNICATION FROM WALKER OIL COMPANY REqUESTING EXONERATION OF CASH BOND FOR
~TREET PAVING~ The City Manager presented a communication dated April 20, 1965,
from Mr. William Walker, on behalf of Walker Oil Company, requesting the release
of a $100.00 cash bond posted to guarantee street paving at 5371 Lincoln Avenue.
The Public Works Director has completed an inspection of the subject improvement
and reconm~ends the release of the bond.
~y 10, 1965
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to authorize the release of the $100.00 cash bond to the
Walker Oil Company as requested. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. LOIS RUSSELL~ WELCOME WAGON HOSTESSs REQUESTING WAIVER
OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEE: The Oity Manager presented a communication from
Mrs. Lois Russell, hostess for Welcome Wagon International, Inc., informing the
City that the Welcome Wagon services will be provided in the City and requesting
that the City give consideratim to waiving the $25.00 business license fee
for this activity.
The City Manager pointed out that it is quite likely that many of the merchants
which will be promoted through the Welcome Wagon organization w{ll be located
outside of the City due to the lack of local businesses.
The City Attorney reviewed the Cityws Business License Ordinance, with reference
to the specific types of organizations for which the Councilsmay grant
exemptions, and indicated that the Welcome Wagon Organization would not fall
into these categories.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unantn~usly carried, to deny the request for waiver of the Business License
Fee for Welcome Wagon international, Inc. The following roll call vote was
taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILlZN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILIIN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
COMMUNICATION FROM LOS ALAD~TOS SYb~HONY ASSOCIATION REQUESTING WAIVER OF
ADMISSIONS TAX~OR USE OF LOS AL~MITOS RACE TRACK: The City Manager presented
a communication from Mr. James Smith, requesting a waiver of the Admissions Tax
for the use of the Race Track on May 23, 1965, by the Los Alamitos Symphony
Association, a newly organized non-profit organization.
It was moved by CouncRm an McCarney, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to grant this request and waive the Admissions Tax on
May 23, 1965, for the Los Alamitos S~mphony Association. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL~N:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIDf. EN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
N on e
APPOINTMENT OF CITY TREASURER: The City Manager stated that the required
information has not yet been obtained concerning the individuals being
considered for the position of City Treasurer, and requested this matter be
continued.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to continue the appointment of the City Treasurer.
ACCEPTAiqCE OF D~ROVEMENT AND RELEASE OF BONDS, TRACT NO, 4994, LARWIN COMPANY:
A report dated May 7, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, stating that
action on the aceeptance of improvements and release of bonds for Tract No. 4994
had been continued at the last City Council meeting for study by the City
Attorney. The City Attorney recommends that the Council proceed to accept the
public improvements for Tract No. 4994, but withhold exoneration of the bonds
for a period of 90 days following acceptance of the public improvements.
The City Attorney has further suggested that all labo~ and materials bonds for
public improvements in all subdivi~omnot be exonerated until at least 90
days after acceptance of the improvements.
May 10, 1965
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to accept the public improvements for Tract No. 4994j and
direct the City Clerk to exonerate the bonds in 90 days providing no mechanics
liens are filed. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL~N:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~IN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL~tN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
MIDWOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY WATER CONTRACT - TRACT NO. 5166: A report dated
May 6, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, stating that the return of
the water contract assignment for Tract No. 5166 to the Midwood Development
Company had been continued in order to determine a fair value of the water
contract assignment.
Due to the uncertainty of the sale of tile water contract assignment, the City
Manager, City Attorney, Mayor, and Mr. Mastrapaolo, representing the Midwood
Development Company, have reached an agreement that $750.00 was a fair value
for the water contract assignmont.
It was moved by Councilman .~eCarney, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman,
mid unanimously carried, that due to the uncertainty of the sale of the Water
Contract Assignment, the City Council hereby establishes $750.00 as the fair
value f~r the return of the Water Contract Assignment to the Midwood Development
Con~any.. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCI L~.IN:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~.~N:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL~IEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, ~'IcCarney, Wri gilt, and Noe
None
None
It was~further moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney,
and unanimously carried, =o direct tile staff to prepare and execute the required
document to effectuate this return of the Water Contract Assignment upon receipt
of the $750.00. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
A3SENT: 0 COUNCIL}UEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER~ R~; DECLARATION OF PROPERTIES AS PUBLIC NUISANCES FOR
1965 WEED ABATEMENT PROGR~M: A report dated May 4, 1965, was presented from
the City Engineer, st~i~gthat the Weed Abatement Contractor has listed the
properties in tlp, Citywhich are considered ~nuisances and/or fire hazards. Also
presented was a Resolution declaring the City's intention to provide for the
abaten~nt of the ~ roperties listed as nuisances and establishing May 24, 1965,
as the time for the public hearing for hearing objections to the proposed weed
removal.
The ~ty Manager read in full a communication dated May 10, 1965, signed by
seven proper~y owners requesting exclusion of an area from the Weed Abatement
program.
Mrs, Bernice Brown, 1134 Greendale StreetJ West Covina, addressed the Council,
inquiring about the time period during which she c~uld have the weeds removed
from her property in Cypress. The City Manager advised that the property owners
would receive notification by ~oth letter and by posting of the property.
Mrs. Fred Neubauer, 6812 Jonathan, Cypress, addressed the Council, concerning
t~e weeds and mesquitos in the drainage ditch behind Tract No. 4966. The
City Manager advised Mrs. Neubauer to contact the Mosquito Abatement District
regarding the mosquito problem.
In answer to a question from Councilman Kanel, the City Attorney advised that
he was not aware of any procedure whereby an area could be excluded from the
provisions of theweed abatement program.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman ~cCarney, and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
May 10, 1965
RESOLUTION NO. 583
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON A~D IN FRONT OF, tND RUBBISH,
REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON kND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY
IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCIIJ4EN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
,~SENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
N one
None
CONSIDERATION · FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 55371LARWIN COMPANY: The City Manager
presented a report from the City Engineer, recommending approval of Final
Tract Map No. 5537, located between Holder and Juanira Streets north of the
Carbon Creek Channel, 87 R-1 lots, 17.845 acres, as requested by the Larwin
Company, 9300 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to approve Final Tract Map No. 5537, accept the bonds
and agreements for Public Improvements, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the Agreement for Public Improvements, and authorize the City Clerk to
sign the record map.
VACATION OF STREET IN TRACT NO. 3742: A report dated May 7, 1965, was presented
from the City Engineer, stating that since the recordation of Final Tract Map
No. 3742, bounded by Carbon Creek Channe 1 on the south, Bloomfield on the west,
Ball on the North, and Moody on the east, the subdivider has proposed to develop
a condominium housing project in the~ea, and the street pattern for this
project does not ~onform with the streets which were formerly dedicated in the
accepted map. Alan Circle was inadvertently omitted from the previous vacation
of streets in the area recorded under Final :lap No. 3742. In order to complete
this action, the City Council must adopt a Resolution declaring its intention
to vacate t~e street.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 584
A lIESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TItE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN
STREET OR PART THEPdiOF AND ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER THE
STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
,'fOES: 0 COUNCI I2~IEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCID1EN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS STAND PERmiT, BOY SCOUT TROOP 39 & POST 39X: A
report dated May 7, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, stating that a
request has been received from Boy Scout Troop 39 and Post 39X to locate a
fireworks stand at 6381 Ball Road, which is the parking lot adjacent to the
All American Market. The permit fee and clean-up bond have been deposited, and
a ~ertifka~eof Insurance has been submitted to the City.
The report further suggested the possibility of limiting fireworks permits to
local non-profit organizations and limiting the number of stands to be permitted
for each organization.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unani~musly carried, to grant the fireworks stand permit for Troop 39 and Post
39X subject to She submission of a plot plan on the location of the stand and
the obtaining of all required building permits. The following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSBNT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, md Noe
None
None
May 10, 1965
It was further moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright,
and unanimously carried, to permit only local non-profit organizations to
obtain fireworks stand permits within the City unless the property is owned
by the applicant, and to limit the number of fireworks stan~ to one for each
individual or organization. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL~IN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
CLAIM FOR DA~GES~ SANFORD GILBREA~{: A report dated May 6, 1965, was
presented from the City Manager, stating that the City has received a Claim for
Damages from Sanford Gilbreath, 5082 Myra Avenue, Cypress, alleging the
claimant was injured when water, presumably from the rains, flooded away the
bark on his property because the City failed to pump water off the street. The
City Attorney has ruled that there is a defect in the claim itself, however, the
defect is in~naterial inasmuch as the claim does not state a basis for any
liability on the part of the City.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanixnously carried, to reject the claim ~r damages submitted by Sanford
Gilbreath. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILI.ZN:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~N:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
ENGINEERING PROPOSALS FOR BRIDGE WIDENING: A report dated May 7, 1965, was
presented from the City Manager, outlining tI~need for preparation of Plans
and Specifications for the bridge widening projects on Ball Road and Valley
View. Proposals ~have been received from the engineering firms of Moffatt and
Nichol and from Sloan Engineering for the preparation of the subject Plans and
Specifications. The report further outlined the fee schedule for the project.
It was moved by Councilman Kan~l, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to designate Sloan Engineering to provide the engineering
services for the preparation of plans and specifications for the bridge
improvements a~ Valley View and Ball Road, and further instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary Agreement in accordance with.the proposal
submitted by Sloan Engineering, to be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL~N:
NOES: 0 COUNCI~IEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorgeman, Kanet, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURES: A report dated May 7, 1965, was presented from the
City rlanager, ~ransmitting a communication and a proposed Ordinance prepared by
the City Attorney concerning proposed Council procedures.
Councilman McCan~ey stated that h~would like further time to study the
suggested procedures prior to adopting an Ordinance. Councilman Kanel suggested
that a work session be scheduled to review this matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to continue consideration of this matter until
the adj ourned regular meeting to be held on May 18, 1965, after the canvassing
of the ballots from the Special Municipal Election. ~e following roll call
vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL~ZN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
FINAL P.AY~NT TO PELUSO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR LIBRARY FACILITY: A report
dated May 6, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, stating that Library
Architect Donald Forker has advised that ~ Library Contractor has completed
all corrections required on the library building, and recommended that the City
release the final payment to Peluso Construction Company. The required 35 days
from the date of signing the Notice of Substantial Completion has expired.
May 10, 1965
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It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to authorize release of $7,460.40 to the Joseph J. Peluso
Construction Company as the final payment for construction of the library
facility at Moody and Myra. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AGREEMENT: A report dated
May 7, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, stating that the City has
received the proposed By-laws and Agreement for the establishment of the
Southern California Association of Governments. The purpose of this Organiza-
tion is for existing governmental jurisdiction to meet together to discuss
and attempt to resolve the problems that are regional in nature, with primary
consideratinn in the field of Planning. Dues would be assessed to the members
on the basis of population, and the Agreement can be terminated by giving 30
days notice.
Councilman McCarney inquired if joining this Organization would require an
expenditure of funds. The City Manager stated that there would be a membership
fee based on population.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to approve the Agreement between the City of Cypress and
County and City governments which become signatories to the Agreement, and
authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest the subject Agreement.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS~ CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT: A report dated May 7, 1965,
was presented from the City Manager, stating that the City has been notified
that the actual amount of pages in the new Municipal Code Book will exceed the
original amount anticipated by 168 pages, which will amount to an additional
cost of $1,680.00. The City Manager also recommended the purchase of an
additional 25 volumes of the code at $10.00 each, for a total of $250.00. In
addition to these items, the City did not budget for the Special Referendum
Election, which will cost the City an estimated $1,500.00. A small amount was
budgeted for an annexation election which has not been forthcoming.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to authorize the transfer of $2,500.00 from the Reserve
for Capital Improvements to the City Clerk's Contractual Services account. The
following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST FOR RECEPTIONIST-CLERK: A report dated May 6,
1965, was presented from the City Manager, outlining the results of an examina-
tion conducted for the position of Receptionist-Clerk.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to certify the ReceptiOnist-Clerk Employment list as
submitted.
PROVISIONAL .~POINTMENT OF CROSSING GUARD: A report dated May 6, 1965, was
presented from the City Manager, stating that a temporary appointment is
required for the position of Crossing Guard to complete the eight weeks of the
current school year. As required in the Personnel Ordinance, the provisional
appointment must be entered into the records of theCity Council.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to record the fact that the Police Department is
authorized to make a provisional appointment for the position of Crossing
Guard. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
May 10, 1965
PARKWAY POLICY: A report dated May 7, 1965, was presented from the City
Manager, suggesting policies regarding the maintenance of parkway trees and a
program of arterial highway parkway development and maintenance.
Mr. L. J. McBride addressed the Counc~, stating that the Chamber of Commerce
Committee on Street Tree Planting had submitted a list to the City which
suggests the planting of trees which have a minimum of pests.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously
carried, to approve the recommendations of the staff outlined in the report
dated May 7, 1965, regarding the maintenance of parkway trees and arterial
highway parkway development and maintenance. The following roll call vote was
taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL RESOLUTION NO. 379 RE: HOLIDAYS: A report dated
May 6, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, stating that Section 9 of
Rule XI, Resolution No. 379, is in conflict with the State Government Code
concerning observance of Holidays. The Government Code provides that when a
Holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the ttoliday.
Under Resolution No. 379, when a holiday falls on a Sunday, the previous
Friday has been observed.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 585
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING RULE XI, SECTION 9, OF RESOLUTION NO. 379, RELATING
TO THE CLOSING OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES ON LEGAL HOLIDAYS.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~N:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
SECOND READING ORDINANCE BTABLISHING TIME AND PLACE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only, title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 262
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DESIGNATING THE TIME
AND PLACE OF THE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 1, 6, 79, 134, 155, AND 225
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance be adopted. The following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS.11296 THRU 11347 (PAYROLL): It was
moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously
carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 586
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 11296 THROUGH 11347
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~N: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
......... Ma~ I0,L_1965
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DE~iANDS NOS. 11348 THRU 11402 (COMMERCIAL
WARRANTS): It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman McCarney,
and unanin~usly carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 587
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 8F CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 11348 THRU 11402
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kane 1 ~ McCarney ~ Wri ght ~
]1one
None
and Noe
QLARIFICATION OF ACTION TAKEN TO VACATE-~TREET IN TRACT NO. 3742: The City
Attorney stated that before the City Council can consider further the vacation
of a Street in Tract No. 3742~ as previously a~thorized~ a report must be
received from the Planning Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried~ to request the Planning Commission to report on the
vacation of Alan Circle in Tract No. 3742, said report to be considered at the
May 24, 1965, City Council meeting. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILi. IN:
Gorzeman, Kanett McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
STATUS REPORT ~F PROGRESS IN TRACTS NO. 4966 & 4421 (COORDINATED SERVICE):
The City Manager reported that he had met with representatives of the Bonding
Company for Coordinated Services concerning completion of the public in~provements
in Tracts 4966 and 4421. The Bonding Company has accepted bids and appointed
a contractor who will start work on Wednesday, May 12, 1965, giving emphasis to
the paving of the frontage road along Knott Avenue. The Bonding Company has
required that the City Council direct the City Manager and City Attorney to
draft an Agreement between the City and the Bonding Corapany providing that the
City, at such time as t~ public improvements are completed~ will exonerate
the bonds now being held. They have also requested that the City hold
sufficient bond amounts to guarantee completion of the lowering of the oil
lines and paving of Knott Avenue until such time as the litigation is resolved.
Mrs. Fred Neubauert 6812 Jonathan Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council,
asking if the drainage ditch would be paved and parkway trees installed. The
City Manager indicated that the trees would be planted, but the ditch would
not be lined at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an agreement
between the City and the Bonding Company which will provide for the release of
the improvements bonds for all portions of the public improvements which are
completed and accepted by the City, except for a sufficient reserve amount to
be withheld for the completion of the paving on Knott Avenue and the lowering
of the oil lines. The following ~oll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL}~N:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mrs. Fred Neubauer, 6812 Jonathan Avenue, Cypress, again addressed the Council,
asking about the possibility of paving the drainage ditch to the rear of her
property, and also inquiring when something will be done to secure the wall
which lines her property.
The City Manager advised Mr$.Neubauer that the City Council had previously
directed the Staff to study the various possibilities in completing the drainage
channel. Plans are being prepared in the Engineer's office to provide for a
permanent solution to the subject drainage ditch and will be submitted for
consideretion to the Orange County Flood Control District.
Further discussion was held concerning the installation of an underground storm
drain system.
May 10, 1965
Councilman Kanel inquired about the status of the appoi~ments of the Park and
Recreation Study Committee. Following a brief discussion concerning this
matter, Mayor Noe appointed Councilman Kanel to check with the various
organizations requested to submiL names fer appointment on this Committee,
to determine if they are interested in being represented on the Park and
Recreation Study Committee.
ADJOURNMENT:
~e City Manager advised the Council that this meeting should be adjourned
until May 18, 1965, at which time the City Council will canvass the returns from
the Special Mur~ipal Election to be held on May 11, 1965, and will consider
the City Council rules of order as previously authorized.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to adjourn this meeting at the hour of 9:40 p.m. until
7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 1965.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
May i0, 1965