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Minutes 66-09-26MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD September 26, 1966 The Cypress City Council held a regular meeting on September 26, 1966, in the City Council Chambers 9471 South Walker Street, Cypress, California, at 3:00 p.m., Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, McCarney, and Noe ABSENT: Councilmen Bowen and Kanel Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James Erickson, Assistant City Manager Darrell Dalton, Planning Director George Putnam, Police Chief George Savord, Building Superintendent Tom Nudson, Public Works Director Art Schatzeder, and Finance Director Jim Grissom. MINUTES: It was agreed to postpone consideration of the City Council minutes until later in the meeting. STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: City Manager Darrell Essex advised that Dr. Hubert Eaton, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Forest Lawn, had passed away, and suggested the possibility of adjourning the meeting in memory of Doctor Eaton. Upon the suggestion of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to place on the Agenda following Oral Communications the adoption of a Resolution giving notice of the annexation to the City of the unincorporated area of the Cypress Junior College site. Following discussion concerning the breakfast meeting sponsored by the Orange County League of Cities during the League of California Cities Conference in San Diego, Councilman Harvey indicated he would represent the City at this meeting. Following discussion, it was moved by Counc~man McCarney, seconded by Coun~lman Harvey, and unanimously carried, to place on the agenda at this time the matter of advance allowances for the League of California Cities Conference. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Counc~man McCarney to authorize an advance allowance of $100.00 for the members of the City Council and Planning Commission, City Manager, City Treasurer, and City Attorney, for expenses at the League of California Cities Conference to be held in San Diego from October 16 - 19, 1966. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, McCarney, and Noe None Bowen and Kanel The City Manager outlined the need to establish a method for giving official names to the Orangewood Park and Moody and Myra Park. It was agreed to postpone consideration of this matter until later in the meeting. Councilman Harvey inquired concerning the City's time deposits, asking if any thought had been given to transferring them to the Commercial National Bank, which has been designated as the City's local bank by the Chamber of Co~nerce. The City Manager explained that a review had been made several months ago regarding the deposit of City funds and that further studies will now be undertaken by the Finance Director and City Treasurer. September 26, 1966 RECESS: It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to declare a recess at 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor called the meeting back to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following in attendance: PRESENT: Councilmen Bowen, Harvey, McCarney, and Noe ABSENT: Councilmen Kanel Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James Erickson, Assistant City Manager Darrell Dalton, Planning Director George Putnam, Police Chief George Savord, Public Works Director Arthur Schatzeder, Building Superintendent Tom Nudson, and Finance Director Jim Grissom. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Cormmission of August 29, 1966, as mailed. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 12, 1966, as mailed. It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of September 19, 1966, as mailed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No oral communications were presented at this time. Councilman McCarney requested that a status report on the drainage s~udy of the area east of Bloomfield be placed on the agenda. COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 7:32 P.M. AND TOOK HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM Following brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to place on the agenda at the end of the meeting a discussion concerning the status of the recently authorized drainage study of the area bounded by Lincoln, Denni, Orange, and Bloomfield. RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION KNOWN AS "ANNEXATION NO. 66-2": The City Manager advised that the North Orange County Junior College District had requested annexation to the City of Cypress of a small parcel of property located on the Cypress Junior College site which is in un~ncorporated area. The Local Agency Formation Commission has approved this annexation to the City of Cypress, and a communication was received this date, indicating that the North Orange County Junior College District is the sole owner of the property. It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Harvey, to adopt the following Resolution, which establishes October 24, 1966, at 7:30 p.m. as the time for the Public Hearing to hear protests from any owner of property within the City. Title of the Resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 722 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN, DESIGNATED "ANNEXATION NO. 66-2", AND OWNED SOLELY BY THE NORTH ORANGE COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT, AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION. September 26, 1966 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None PUBLIC NEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMITt LEON L. DAVENPORT: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider an application for Special Permit to allow an ice cream vendor to conduct sales from a motor vehicle in the City of Cypress before 7:00 a.m. or after sunset, as requested by Leon L. Davenport, 7104 Kermore Lane, Startton, California. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked the City Manager to present his reports. The City Manager stated that the affidavits of mailing and pub]ication of the Public Hearing notices were on file in the Office of the City Clerk and no written protests to the application have been filed. The City Manager presented a report dated September 21, 1966, reviewing the City Code section which requires a Special Permit for any business which utilizes a sound producing device for advertising purposes before 7:00 a.m. or after sunset, and recommending approval of the subject permit subject to various conditions. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against this application. There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the Special Permit for Mr. Davenport of the J & R Ice Cream to conduct sales from a motor vehicle a~r sunset in the City of Cypress for a period of one year subject to the following conditions: No sales are to be made in residential areas one-half hour after sunset. Sales will be permitted after sunset at special outdoor events providing the vehicle is parked in a fixed location. 3. A valid City Business License must be maintained. Prior to voting on this motion, discussion was held concerning the operation of other vending trucks in the City after sunset. The City Manager advised that all companies had been contacted regarding the requirement of a Special Permit; however, Mr. Davenport is the only one who has requested a permit. Following further discussion concerning Condition No. 2, the motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Boweu, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None COMMUNICATION FROM DIEHL~ EVANS~ AND COMPANY~ TRANSMITTING CITY AUDIT REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30~ 1966: The City Manager presented a communication dated August 15, 1966, from Diehl, Evans and Company, City Auditors, transmitting the City Audit Report for the year ending June 30, 1966. Following brief discussion concerning the status of drainage district funds as reported in the Audit Report, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the Audit Report for the year ending June 30, 1966. COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT I1ANSMITTING AUGUST BOARD MEETING MINUTES: The City Manager presented a communication dated September 1, 1966, from Mr. Jack H. Kimball, transmitting the August 18, 1966, minutes of the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District. It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and unanimously carried, to receive and file this communication. September 26, 1966 COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT RE: REQUEST FOR WATER POLLUTION LABORATORY: The City Manager presented a communication dated September 6, 1966, from Mr. H. G. Osborne, Chief Engineer of the Orange County Flood Control District, transmitting a Resolution adopted by the Orange County Board of Supervisors, requesting Senator Kuchel to secure Congressional authorization for a study directed toward securing a water pollution laboratory for the southwestern part of the United States. The communication further requests the City Council to support the initiation of this ~udy. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt the following Resolution, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 723 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REQUESTING A STUDY DIRECTED TOWARD SECURING A WATER POLLUTION LABORATORY FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN PART OF THE UNITED STATES The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None COMMUNICATION FROM CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT RE: REGRADING ON NEWMAN STREET: The City Manager presented a communication dated September 12, 1966, from Mr. Rex Nerison, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services for the Cypress School District, requesting the City Council to consider regrading a portion of the existing pavement on Newman Street adjacent to the Christine Swain School in order to provide a typical street section and grade. The City Manager outlined the problems encountered by the School District in the construction of the subject street, which has resulted in the crown of the street not being at centerline and has created a sharper'~angle from the crown to the curb than is normally provided. Inasmuch as the requested improvement would not enhance the usability of the street, the Public Works Director did not feel the additional expen- diture of City funds was Justified. Councilman Kanel suggested that this matter could be discussed at the proposed joint meeting with the School Board. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Harvey to request the City Manager to advise the School District that the City is not in a position to proceed with the removal of existing pavement on Newman S~reet adjacent to the Christine Swain School, as outlined in their communication of September 12, 1966. The motion was carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, McCarney, and Noe Kanel None COMMUNICATION FROM CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT RE: JOINT MEETING BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: The City Manager presented a communication dated September 12, 1966, from Mr. Vincent L. Devaney, Superintendent of the Cypress School District, indicating the interest of the School District Board of Trustees in conducting an informal meeting with the City Council to discuss areas of mutual concern. Discussion followed concerning possible dates for such a meeting, following which it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to direct the City Manager to contact the School Board, indicating that the City Council would be willing to meet with the School Board and further to ascertain a time and place acceptable to both bodies. September 26, 1966 33[ COMMUNICATION FROM STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS RE: WORKSHOP SESSION ON SCENIC HIGHWAYS: The City Manager presented a communication dated September 13, 1966, from Mr. Edward T. Telford, District Engineer of the State Division of Highways, informing the City of a workshop session on scenic highways to be held in Los Angeles. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed and the City Manager be requested to advise the State Division of Highways that the City of Cypress will not be represented at this meeting inasmuch as the City has no streets or highways qualifying under this program. COMMUNICATION FROM LIONS CLUB OF CYPRESS REQUESTING PROCLAMATION OF "WHITE CANE DAY": The City Manager presented a communication dated September 21, 1966, from Mr. John C. Dailey, President of the Lions Club of Cypress, requesting the proclamation of October 8, 1966, as "White Cane Day" in the City of Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to grant this request, whereupon Mayor Noe proclaimed October 8, 1966, as'~hite Cane Day" in the City of Cypress. SELECTION OF CIVIC CENTER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: The City Manager presented a report dated September 22, 1966, transmitting copies of the letters of interest submitted by three landscape firms interviewed by the City Council on September 19, 1966. It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to declare a recess at 8:02 p.m. in order to conduct a personnel executive session. The Mayor called the meeting back to order at 8:20 p.m., all City Council- men being present. Following discussion concerning the landscape architectural firm which was not previously interviewed, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and unanimously carried, to conduct an interview with the landscape architectural firm of Linesch and Reynolds at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 1966. JOINT MEETING BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND CYPRESS SCHOOL BOARD: Assistant City Manager Dartell Dalton reported that he had contacted the Cypress School District Board of Trustees and tentatively scheduled Thursday, October 13th as the date for the Joint meeting between the City Council and School Board. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to establish October 13, 1966, as the date for a joint meeting between the City Council and the School Board, the time and place to be arranged by the staff. STATUS REPORT--COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF WALKER AND BALL: The City Manager presented a report dated September 22, 1966, reviewing the results of an investigation conducted by himself and the Chamber of Commerce Manager regarding the problems of the commercial development at the northwest corner of Walker and Ball, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Discussion ensued concerning the City Council's review of the activities of the Chamber of Commerce. The City Manager advised that a status report will be presented each month for City Council review; setting forth the activities of the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Harvey suggested that the Chamber of Commerce be advised that the City Council is primarily ~mcerned with a status report relating to the efforts of the Chamber Manager. It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by CouncRman Harvey, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the City Managers report concerning the commercial development at the northwest corner of Ball and Walker. September 26, 1966 334 CODE ENFORCEMENT POLICY: The City Manager presented a report dated September 22, 1966, requested by the City Council concerning a policy to be established in enforcement of the Building Code. He emphasized that the report would be applicable to enforcement of all City Codes, not just the Building Code. The report reviewed the results of a survey of Code enforcement procedures used in Orange County Cities. The City Manager recomauended that the City Council adopt the following policies with reference to enforcement of the various City codes: That the City Council not become involved in the individual cases of code violations. 2. That the staff formalize the enforcement procedures. That the City Council concur that if the violation is not corrected through the procedures as established by the staff, the City Attorney may proceed by filing a criminal action with the courts. Councilman Harvey indicated he felt the procedures to be formalized by the staff should be subject to the approval of the City Council. Councilman Kanel indicated he concurred with Councilman Harvey's sugges- tion; however, he would suggest that the Councilmen be provided with information concerning the individual violations. The City Attorney outlined the need to develop a uniform method of enforcement, and reviewed the desirability of utilizing criminal com- plaints versus civil pleadings. Following considerable discussion concerning this matter, it was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Mayor Noe to refer this matter back to the staff for formalization of the enforcement procedures, to be presented for future consideration by the City Council. The motion was carried by the following roll call xDte: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, McCarney, and Noe Bowen and Kanel None ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS--MOODY AND MYRA PARK SITE: The City Manager presented a report dated September 22, 1966, reconunending acceptance of the installation of the soil additives, turf, and appurtenant work at the Moody and Myra Park site. Following brief discussion concerning the development of this park site, it was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to accept the work of the Shawn Company for the installation of the soil additives and turf at the Moody and Myra Park site as outlined, and author- ize the City Clerk to exonerate the bonds for this work within 90 days providing no mechanics liens have been filed. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowens Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR REVALUATION OF STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM: The City Manager presented a report dated September 22, 1966, outlining the requirement for an actuarial investigation and revaluation of the assets and liabilities of the State Retirement System. The actuarial investiga- tion is required of all member agencies every four years and the cost for the work is estimated at $232.00. It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and unanimously carried, to approve the contract for actuarial revaluation with the firm of Coates, Herfurth, and England, as outlined in the City Manager's report, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. The motion was unanimously carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: September 26, 1966 AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None AUTHORIZATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LAW OFFICERS: The City Manager presented a report dated September 22, 1966, expressing the City Attorney's desire for the City Council to authorize his membership in the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers, an organization established to centralize and collect the legal experience of City Attorney's in American municipalities. The membership dues for the City of Cypress would be $87.50 annually, and authorization for membership must be approved by the City, rather than being applied for by the individual City Attorney. Following discussion concerning the value to the City through membership in this organization, it was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Bowen to authorize submission of a membership application for the City of Cypress to the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers at a cost of $87.50. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None ENDORSEMENT OF NORTH ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TRAFFIC STUDY: The City Manager presented a report dated September 22, 1966, ad, ising that the Northern Orange County Transportation Cormmittee, which consists of several cities in the County, including Cypress, and the County of Orange, contemplates a complete traffic study of the north County Master Plan of Arterial Highways. The Committee is desirous of utilizing the specialized electronic computer process available through the State Division of Highways, and has requested the City to adopt a Resolution, endorsing the action of the County of Orange in the use of the computer processing facilities. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman McCarney to adopt the following Resolution, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 724 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ENDORSING THE ACTION OF THE COUNTY OF OR~2qGE FOR THE USE OF DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS COMPUTER PROCESSING FACILITIES The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR URBAN BEAUTIFICATION GRANT: The City Manager presented a report dated September 22, 1966, transmitting a copy of an application for an Urban Beautification Grant for the City of Cypress. The projects included in the application include the completion of the Moody Park, installation of two community entrance signs, landscaping and beautification of the Civic Center, and the installation of street trees, in the total amount of $79,600.00. The 50 percent share to be requested from the Federal Government will be $39,545.00. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adopt the following Resolution, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 725 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR URBAN BEAUTIFICATION GRANT The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None September 26, 1966 336 CORRECTION OF ZONING--NORTHWEST CORNER OF BALL AND VALLEY VIEW: The City Manager presented a report dated September 22, 1966, outlining the need to adopt a new Ordinance to correct the legal description of Ordinance No. 300, which changed the zone from R-1 to C-2 at the north- west corner of Valley View and Ball Road. The legal description in Ordinance No. 300 only described a small triangular piece of property north of Ball Road, rather than the 4.18 acre parcel requested for the C-2 zoning, and advertised in the Public Hearing notices. It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Harvey, 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 ~LMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM R-1 (ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL), ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-143 It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Bowen to adopt the first reading of this Ordinance. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None EXTENSION OF TIME - CLOSURE OF JUANITA STREET AND ORANGE AVENUE: The City Manager presented a report dated September 22, 1966, setting forth the need to extend the authorization for closing of Juanira Street and Orange Avenue to allow for completion of the Juanira Street storm drain construction. Due to the delays in receiving permission from the Southern Pacific Company for the storm drain crossing under the rail- road, the construction at this location was not commenced during the original time period authorized by the City Council for closing of the two streets. Following brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and unanimously carried, to authorize an extension of the closing of Orange Avenue to through traffic between Valley View and Holder Streets and the closing of Juanita Street to through traffic from Ball Road to Orange Avenue until October 27, 1966. MONTHLY VARIANCE REPORT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES - AUGUST 1966: It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the Monthly =ariance Report of Revenues and Expenditures for the month of August 1966. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - AUGUST 1966: It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the Monthly Acti,ity Report for August 1966. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANT LIST~ WARRANTS NO. 15253 THROUGH 15318: It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman McCarney to approve the Payroll Warrant List for the Period Ending September 18, 1966, Warrants No. 15253 through 15318 in the total amount of $16,596.22. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST~ WARRANTS NO. 15252 AND 15319 THROUGH 15369: It was moved by Councilnmn McCarney and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the Commercial Warrant List, Warrants No. 15252 and 15319 through 15369 in the total amount of $16,558.47. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCLIMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None September 26. 1966 337 STATUS REPORT ON DRAINAGE STUDY: As requested earlier in the City Council meeting, the City Manager asked the Public Works Director to advise the Council of thestatus of the drainage study authorized for the area bounded by Lincoln, Denni, Orange, and Bloomfield. Public Works Director Arthur Schatzeder stated that his discussions with the Engineering firm completing the work indicate that the drainage report should be ready for presentation to the City staff by Monday, October 3rd. In answer to a question from Councilman McCarney, the Public Works Director indicated that the study had taken considerable time due to the amount of field work required. Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Bowen,'and unanimously carried, to consider this drainage report at the next regular City Council meeting. ESTABLISHMENT OF METHOD FOR NAMING CITY PARKS: Discussion ensued con- cerning a method for selectir~official names for City parks. Councilman Harvey suggested the establishment of a Citizens Advisory Committee to undertake this project. Mayor Noe requested that each Councilman select an individual to serve on such a Committee, with the names to be presented at the next City Council meeting. PURCHASE OF POLICE UNIFORMS: The City Manager advised that the color of uniforms for Police Officers will be changed from tan to blue, and in order to effectuate a cost savings in the purchase of the new uniforms, the Police Chief has requested that the City issue one Purchase Order for the uniforms, with the cost to be borne from the Police Personnel uniform allowances. It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and unanimously carried, to place this matter on the agenda at this time. In answer to a question from Councilman Bowen, Police Chief George Savord explained that the major reason for changing to blue uniforms, is to pro- vide identity to the officers with the traditional color of uniforms for municipal p~lice officers. Following discussion concerning the desirability of this change, it was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Bowen to authorize the issuance of a City Purchase Order for the required police uniforms, the cost for which will be paid from the Police Officers' uniform allowances. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No oral communications were presented ~ this time. ADJOUMNT: There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to declare this meeting adjourned in memory of Dr. Hubert Eaton, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Forest Lawn, at the hour of 9:50 p.m. until Monday, October 3, 1966, at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall, 9737 South Walker Street, Cypress, California. ATTEST: MAYOR OF THE CIT~F CYPRESS September 26, 1966