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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 65-11-08MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD November 8, 1965 The Cypress City Council held a regular meeting on November 8, 1965, in the City Council Chambers, 5311 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California ~ 3:00 p.m., Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe ABSENT: Councilman Gorzeman Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex; Administrative Assistant Darrell Dalton; City Attorney James Erickson; Assistant Planner George Putnam; and Public Works Director Arthur Schatzeder. MINUTES: Councilman Kanel made a motion to continue consideration of the minutes of October 25, 1965, for further study; however, the motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Kanel stated that there was one statement made by Mr. Arthur Manson, that he would like included in the minutes. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of October 25, 1965, as mailed with the following addition to Page 12, Paragraph 3: "Mr. Hanson advised the Council that the Cypress Civic League rents office space from a partisan group in the City for $1.00 per month, and for this low figure, he would rent quarters from the Communist Party". ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Richard Critelli, 5491 Belle Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council, reading a prepared statement, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, relating to the lease-back method of financing and the circulation of an initiative petition. COUNCILMAN GORZEMAN ARRIVED AT 3:08 P.M. AND TOOK HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM. The City Attorney restated hi~ previous advice to the signers of the Notice of Intention to circulate the initiative petition, that legal counsel should be contacted concerning the effect of the proposed ordinance so that misrepre- sentations may be avoided during the circulation of the petitions, which could result in criminal liability. Mr. John Kennedy, 10002 St. Vincent Circle, Cypress, addressed the Council, asking if the City Attorney was putting the people who signed the Notice of Intention to circulate a petition on warning against any criminal liability. The City Attorney again advised that he was merely cautioning the persons circulating the petition to consult with their legal counsel regarding the effects of the petition. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to continue Items 1 - 3 on the agenda, since they were Public Hearings scheduled for 7:30 p.m. It was further moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to consider Item No. 13 on the agenda at this time. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL RE: LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AFFILIATION WITH COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL": The City Manager introduced Mr. Ray Villa, representing the Orange County Community Action Council, who summarized the role of the Council in reviewing me coordinating programs to combat poverty in Orange County. Discussion was held concerning the desirability of having more than one representative from the League of California Cities on the Community Action Council. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to direct the City Manager to communicate with the Orange County League of Cities, urging their endorsement of the representation en the Orange County Community Action Council, Inc. The following roll call vote was taken: November 8~ 1965 AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None None CONSIDERATION OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 5072 ~SHATTUCK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY): It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to consider Item No. 18, concerning Final Tract Map No. 5072, at this time. The City Manager presented Final Tract Map No. 5072, located on Orange Avenue west of Denni and east of Bloomfield Street, 20,282 acres, 101 lots and Lot "A", as requested by Shattuck Construction Company, 2953 54th Street, San Diego, California. Also presented was a report dated November 4, 1965, from the Public Works Director, recommending approval of the Tract Map subject to various conditions, one condition being that Dorset Drive be dedicated and improved to a 60' right of way. Mr. Milt Anderson, of Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc., Engineers for the subject tract, addressed the Council, stating that theCity Council had previously approved the 56-foot street widths due to the fact that the original Tentative Tract Map appeared to reduce the lot sizes below the minimum requirement if the full street width were required. Mr. Shattuck, of Shattuck Construction Company, San Diego, addressed the Council, stating that any change in the map at this time would create a hardship, since his Company had already proceeded with the 56-foot widths as previously approved by the City Council. The City Attorney advised the Council thatifa final tract map is submitted in accordance with the tentative tract map, it is incumbent upon the City Council to approve the Final Tract Map; however, if any changes are desired by the Council, they must be mutually approved by the City Council and the subdivider. Mr. Robert Kay, 1665 South Brookhurst, Anaheim, addressed the Council, stating that he made the original presentation,to the City Council, with reference to '- requesting the two 56-foot street widths, and that this request was based upon the recommendation of the City since it was thought that there was going to be a shortage of area in the tract. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman and seconded by Councilman McCarney, to approve Final Tract Map No. 5072, and authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest the Agreement for Public Improvements and the City Clerk to sign the re~ord map when the following conditions have been met: 1. Approval of sewer system by Cypress County Water District. 2. Completion of all corrections on the tract map and improvement plans. Payment of all fees and posting of bonds in the amount of $152,050.00, which is not less than 50% and not more than 100% of the total improvements. 4. Completion of all corrections on improvement plans. A ten-foot easement be granted for sanitary sewers between Lots 20 and 21 as shown on the Tract Map. 6. Cash deposit for advance street lighting energy charges. Prior to voting on this motion, further discussion was held. In answer to a question from Councilman Kanel, the Public Works Director stated that he would recommend that the street pavement be 40-feet in width. Mr. Shattuck again addressed the Council, stating that he sees no problem with Cheshire Street as a 56-foot street, since it will not be a collector street. In answer to a question from Councilman Gorzeman, the Public Works Director stated he felt Dorset Drive should be a 60-foot street. Councilman Gorzeman stated that he wished to withdraw his motion; however, Councilman McCarney did not wish to withdraw his second to the motion. For this reason, the original motion remained. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None None November 8, 1965 COMMUNICATION FROM DIEHL~ EVANS, AND COMPANY, RE: CITY AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30~ 1965: The City Manager presented a communication from Diehl, Evans, and Company, transmitting the audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1965. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CYPRESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE: CITY PARTICIPATION IN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUDGET: The City Manager presented a communication dated October 24, 1965, from Mr. L. J. McBride, president of the Cypress Chamber of Commerce, requesting assistance from the City in the amount of $1,000 for Chamber of Commerce programs. Mr. L. J. McBride addressed the Council, outlining the various Chamber programs for the coming year. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman and seconded by Councilman McCarney, that the City donate $1,000 to the Cypress Chamber of Commerce. Prior to voting on this motion, further discussion was held. Councilman Kanel inquired concerning following the recommendation of the City Manager that a Committee be established to meet with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the proposed programs. Discussion was also held concerning the d~sirability of the Chamber of Commerce providing an accounting of the funds for the City Council. Mr. McBride again addressed the Council, stating that!~e Chamber of Commerce would provide an accounting of the funds. Councilman Kanel stated for the record th~ he has resigned his position as a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce. The folbwing roll call vote was taken on Councilman Gorzeman's motion to authorize the donation of $1,000 to the Cypress Chamber of Commerce: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None None RECESS: It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to declare a recess at the hour of 4:52 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. this dat~. CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor called the meeting back to order at the hour of 7:30 p.m. with the following in attendance: PRESENT: Councilmen Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex; City Attorney James Erickson; Public Works Director Arthur Schatzeder; Secretary of the Planning Commission George Putnam; Building Superintendent Thomas Nudson; and Police Chief O. C. Foster. The City Manager reviewed the actions taken by the City Council at the 3:00 p.m. session of the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-132 (CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL): The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing ~ consider an application for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 90, to change the zone from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to H-C (Highway Commercial) on a triangular shaped piece of property beginning approximately 300' south of Lincoln, on the east side of Bloomfield, initiated by the Cypress City Council, known as Zone Change No. Z-132. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed zone change. November 8, 1965 The Secretary~of the Planning Commission explained that in February of 1965, this zone change had been considered by the Planning Commission and was continued for a period of time at the request of the property owner. The Planning Commission again considered this zone change at its meeting of October 21, 1965, and voted to recommend approval of the zone from M-1 to H-C. Mr. Tony De Sutter, 9242 South Bloomfield, Cypress, addressed the Council on behalf of the property owner, requesting that the City Council continue con- sideration of this zone change for six months. There being no oral protests and no written communications, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. The City Attorney advised that consideration of the zone change should not be postponed for such a long period of time, and suggested tha~e zone change be denied a~ this time and brought up later if desired by the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzmman, 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, BY CHANGING THE ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) TO H-C (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-132. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to deny this Ordinance. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None None PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to mnsider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 90, by adding "Part 17-B, PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (PC ZONE)", and amending PART 21, Section 121.2, B, to include off-street parking regulations for "PC District," initiated by the Cypress City Planning Commission. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone ~ the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment. The Secretary of the Planning Commission outlined the proposed Planned Commercial District and stated that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of this amendment. There being no oral protests and no written communications, the Mayor declared the Public HeAring closed. In answer to a question from Councilman Gorzeman, the Secretary of the Planning Commission oatlined the parking requirements in the proposed Planned Commercial District zone. 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, BY ADDING "PART 17-B, PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (PC ZONE)" AND AMENDING PART 21, SECTION 121.2,B, TO INCLUDE OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS FOR "PC DISTRICT" November 8, t965 It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, the first reading of 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 PUBLIC HEARING EE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FOR DANCING, LOS ALAMITOS COUNTRY CLUB: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider an application for Special Permit to allow dancing during the month of December 1965 at the Club House of the Los Alamitos Country Club, 4961Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, as requested by Mr.MZ. Reynolds, 4961Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, California. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak f6r or against the application for Special Permit. The City Manager presented a report dated November 2, 1965, outlining the nature of the request and stating that the Police Department investigation has disclosed no grounds for denial of the application on the basis · moral turpitude or criminal record. There being no oral protests and no written connnunications, it was moved by Councilman Kane~ seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to approve the Special Permit for Dancing during the month of December at the Los Alamitos Country Club subject to the following conditions: Any dances which are held shall be open only to members of the organization renting the facility from the Los Alamitos Country Club and the general public Shall not be admitted. The applicant shall obtain any necessary business license for dancing. 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 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF STANTON RE: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF KNOTT AND CERRITOS: The City Manager presented a communication dated November 1, 1965, from Mayor Mike C. Antich from the City of Stanton, requesting that the City Council expedite the improvement of the southwest corner of Knott Avenue and Cerritos. The City Manager explained that this corner of the intersection is a part of the over-all problem which exists between the City of Cypress and Ball Properties, and that the trial date for the court action is soon to be established. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to direct the City Manager to communicate with the Mayor and City Council of the City of Stanton, advising them of the status of this court action. COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION RE: KICK-OFF DINNER AND PROCLAMATION OF "MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY MONTH": The City Manager presented a communication from the President of the Orange County Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, requesting the presence of the Mayor and City Council at the annual campaign kick-off and proclamation dinner of November 18, 1965, and further requesting that the City of Cypress proclaim the month of November 15 to December 15 as "Muscular Dystrophy Month"~ It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the invitation and grant the request of proclaiming November 15 to December 15, 1965, as "Muscular Dystrophy Month" in the City of Cypress. November 8, 1965 COMMUNICATION FROM ttOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY RE: WORK SHOP IN SAN FRANCISCO: The City Manager presented a communication dated October 19, 1965, from Mr. Robert B. Pitts, Regional Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency, inviting City participation in a work shop scheduled from November 29 and 30 in San Francisco, said workshop devoted to the explanation of the philosophy of the new Department of Housing and Urban Development and the 1965 Housing Act, which provides many supports to local communities for various facilities. The City Manager outlined the desirability of City participation in this work shop in order to obtain information for possible financial assistance in City drainage facilities. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to authorize attendance and reimbursement of expenses for the Mayor, City Manager, and Public WorksDirector, for the Housing and Home Finance Agency work shop on November 29 and 30 in San Francisco, California. The following roll call vote wts taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None None COMMUNICATION FROM SAN PEDRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE: 1965 ANNUAL LIGHTED BOAT PARADE: The City Manager presented a communication dated October 29, 1965, from Mr. T. G. Smith, President of the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, requesting the City of Cypress to participate in the 1965 annual lighted boat parade in Los Angeles Harbor at San Pedro on December 20, 1965. The City Manager suggested that this matter could more appropriately be considered by the Chamber of Commerce, which has also received the communication. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF SAN MATEO~ RE: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ARMED FORCES IN VIET NAN: The City Manager presented a communication dated November 2, 1965, from the City of San Mateo, transmitting a resolution expressing support and devotion to the members of the Armed Forces of this country fighting in Viet Nam. Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the Resolution from the City of San Mateo, and to adopt the following Resc~tion, title as follows, said Resolution to be transmitted to the local State Legislators and Congressmen and to the local newspapers. RESOLUTION NO. 642 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND DEVOTION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THIS COUNTRY FIGHTING IN VIET NAM COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL RE: TRANSFER OF ON-SALE BEER LICENSE AT THE POURI;HOUSE: The City Manager presented a communication from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, notifying the City of a transfer of On-Sale Beer license to Maryann and Raymond Bishop at the Pour House, 4352 LincOln Avenue, Cypress. The Police Department has recommended the City Council protest the subject application due to various convictions on the part of the applicant. It was moved by Councilman Gorgeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to authorize the Police Chief to submit a protest on behalf of the City of Cypress, for the On-Sale Beer License transfer to Maryann and Raymond Bishop for the Po~r House, 4352 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress. CONTINUATION OF APPEAL OF ED DE BOER CONCERNING ZONING DETERMINATION NO. 65-6: A report dated November 4, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, outlining the results of a meeting with Mr. Ed De Boer concerning his appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission of Zoning Determination No. 65-6, which concerns the use of property located at 5562 Lincoln Avenue for a three story building containing a beauty college, rental office space and owner's living quarters, as requested by the Gladys Morgan Beauty College. The report further recommended that the request for living quarters should be denied since such use would detract from the Highway Commercial use for which the property was intended. November 8, 1965 Discussion was held concerning a precedent being set if the Council allowed the residential use in the H-C zone. The City Attorney explained that it would not set a precedent, but would create a new environment in the H-C zone. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, and seconded by Councilmen McCarney to deny the appeal and sustain the action of the Planning Commission in denying the requested residential quarters and allowing the beauty college and offices in the H-C zone. Prior to voting on this motion, further discussion was held. Councilman Gorzemen stated that he would prefer the beauty college to be constructed without the residential quarters, but if it is a question of not building in the City at a11, he would be in favor of allowing the residential use. Mayor Noe stated that since he lives in an H-C zone and is within three blocks of the subject property, he would abstain from voting. The following roll call vote was taken on Councilmen Kanet's motion to sustain the action of the Planning Commission: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, McCarney, and Wright NOES: I COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSTAINED:I COUNCILMEN: Noe REPORT FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE PEANNING COMMISSION RE: CHANGE OF STREET NAME IN TRACT NO. 5337: A report dated November 3, 1965, was presented from the Secretary of the Planning Commission, stating that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of changing the name of "Barkley Avenue" in Tract No. 5337 to "Evergreen Street", due to the fact that there is another street in the City by the name of "Barclay Drive". It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to approve the change of "Barkley Avenue" to "Evergreen Street" and "Barkley Drive" to'Evergreen Drive" in Tract No. 5337. REPORT FROM CYPRESS PARK AND RECREATION STUDY COMMITTEE: "PARK AND RECREATION NEEDS OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS": A report dated November 4, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, transmitting a copy of the final report prepared by the Park and Recreation Study Committee, dated October 1965, analyz- ing the park and recreation facilities needed in the community and suggesting possible methods of financing the park and recreation program. Mr. Chester Gutzman, 10251 Noel, Cypress, addressed the Council as Co-Chairman of the Park and Recreation Study Committee, requesting permission to read the recommendations and conclusions to the City Council. With the approval of the City Council, Mr. Gutzmen read pages 1 through 4 of the report, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the Park and Recreation Study Report for further study, and direct the City Manager to send letters of commendation to the Co-Chairmen and members of the Committee for their efforts in this study. FIR S T READING ORDINANCE CHANGING SPEED LIMIT ON BALL ROAD: A report dated November 4, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, stating that the change of the speed limit on Ball Road must be made by Ordinance rather than Resolution as authorized at the last City Council meeting. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Corzeman, 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 SECTION 16-6 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilmen Gorzemen, and unanimously carried, to adopt the first reading of this OrdinanCe. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzemen, Kanel, McCarney,,Wright, and Noe None None November 8, 1965 CONSIDERATION OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 6050 (LARWIN COMPANY): The City Manager presented Final Tract Map No. 6050, located west of Denni Street, south of Ball Road, north of Carbon Creek Channel, 12.141 acres, 92 lots, and Lots A, B, C, D, and E, as requested by Larwin Company, 9300 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Rills, California. A report dated November 4, 1965, was presented from the Public Works Director, recommending approval of the tract map subject to various conditions. It was maved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to approve Final Tract Map No. 6050, accept the bonds in the amount of $240,300.00, which is not less than 50% and not more than DO% of the total improvements; to accept the agreements for public improve- ments and authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest; and to authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map when the following conditions have been~met: 1. Checking by the Engineering Department 2. Completion of any required corrections. 3. Cash deposit for advance street lighting energy charges. 4. Separate dedication of sewer easements at a later date. The following roll call~Dte was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None None ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS~ TRACT N0. 5565 (R.H.GRANT A report dated November 3, 1965, was presented from the Public Works Director recom~nending acceptance of the public improvementm for Tract No. 5565, located on the north side of Orange, approximately 680 feet west of Moody Street, as developed by Robert H. Grant and Company. It was moved by Councilman Wrlght, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to accept the public improvements for Tract No. 5565 and authorize the City Clerk to exonerate the bonds 90 days following acceptance if no mechanics liens have been filed. 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. 12654 THROUGH 12710 (PAYROLL}: It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 643 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 12654 THROUGH 12710 The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 12711 THROUGH 12775 (COMMERCIAL WARRANTS}: It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution!be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 644 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEY~DS NOS. t2711 THROUGH 12775 The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: GOrzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None November 8, 1965 PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF U.S. BUREAU OF CENSUS POPULATION COUNT: The City Manager reported that the U.S. Bureau of C~nsus population count was completed this date and the preliminary figure submitted indicated a population of 17,000. AUTHORIZATION FOR DRAINAGE STUDY IN DRAINAGE DISTRICTS l-A, l-B, 3-N, & 3-0: The City Manager requested permission to report concerning the need for a drainage study in Drainage Districts l-A, l-B, 3-N, and 3-0. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to grant this request. The Public Works Director addressed the Council, outlining the need for a study of the entire area included in Drainage Districts l-A, l-B, 3-N, and 3-0, to up-date the proposed drainage system outlined in the Master Plan study. He further stated that the Robert H. Grant Company was willing to participate in the amount of $1,000 for the proposed drainage study. The Engineering firm of Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson has submitted a proposal to the City for this study for a maximum fee of $4,300. In answer to a question from Councilman McCarney, the City Manager stated that funds were available for this study from the various drainage district accounts. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Wright, to authe~ize the engineering study of Drainage Districts l-A, l-B, 3-N, and 3-0, in accordance with the proposal submitted by Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $4,300. Prior to voting on this motion, further discussion was held. In answer to a question from Councilman Gorzeman, the Public Works Director advised that the study should be completed within 45 days. Mr. Crosby, representing Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc., verified that this time schedule could be met. The Public Works Director also stated th~ he feels the amount requested for the study is reasonable; however, he would like to see the proposal broken down into cost amounts for separate areas of study, portions of which could possibly be deleted if feasible at a later date. The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman McCarney's motion: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None None ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried to adjourn ~his meeting at the hour of 8:55 p.m. until Monday, November 15, 1965, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ~'~,4~,~ · , MAYOR OF THE CI~T'YF~C~YPRESS ATTEST: CITY CL~FT~C~O~O~(~(YPRESS November 8, 1965