Minutes 66-10-10MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
October 10, 1966
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at
3:00 p.m. on October 10, 1966, by Deputy City Clerk Dorothy Jones, in the
City Council Chambers, 9471 South Walker Street, Cypress, California.
PRESENT: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe
There not being a quorum, the Deputy City Clerk declared the meeting
adjourned at the hour of 3:03 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., this date.
CALL TO ORDER:
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, 9471 South Walker Street, Cypress, with the following in
attendance:
PRESENT: Councilmen Bowen, Harvey, McCarney, and Noe
ABSENT: Councilman Kanel
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney
James Erickson, and Assistant City Manager Dartell Dalton.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and
unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 26, 1966, as mailed.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and
unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting
of October 3, 1966, as mailed.
STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS:
The City Manager advised that the time originally scheduled for the pro-
posed joint meeting between the City Council and School Board should be
changed due to various conflicts, It was agreed to conduct the Joint
meeting on Thursday, October 20th.
The City Manager distributed copies of the invitation to the Orange County
League of Cities executive board meeting to be held on October 13, 1966.
Councilman Harvey and Mayor Noe indicated they would attend this meeting.
COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 4:12 P.M. AND TOOK HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM.
In response to a question from the City Manager, Mayor Noe and Councilman
Kanel indicated they would attend the forthcoming meeting of the Southern
California Association of Governments.
The City Manager presented a communication Just recieved from the Orange
County Support Your Local Police Committee, requesting the proclamation
of "Support your Local Police" Week. It was moved by Councilman Harvey,
seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to place this matter
on the agenda after Oral Communications.
The City Manager distributed copies of the Chamber of Commerce Activity
Report for the month of September 1966, and stated that these reports will
be presented to the Council each month for information, rather than placing
the matter on the official City Council agerids. Brief discussion ensued
concerning the subject report, with Councilman McCarney requesting a
clart~cation as to the number of people attending the various Chamber
meetings.
October 10, 1966
The City Hanager introduced Hr. Gary Considine, associated with the Civic
Center Architectural firm of William L. Peteira and Associates, who
reviewed for the City Council the proposed schedule for installation of
the Civic Center carpetlng and draperies and displayed samples of the
recommended carpeting and draperies. Hr. Considine emphasized the urgency
of obtaining the City Council's approval of the type of carpeting and
draperies so that plans and specifications may be prepared, The City
Manager indicated that the estimated cost for the carpets and draperies
was less than the amount budgeted, and further advised that the final
approval of the plans and specifications and award of the contract were
actions to be taken by the Civic Center Corporation.
Following further explanation of this matter by Hr. Considine, it was
moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and unanimously
carried, to place this matter on the agenda at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman HcCarney to
recommend to the Civic Center Corporation the use of Magee, Loom Loc
VC 79/8 carpetlug, beige-brown-Wack with a 50-ounce pad, and the use
of fabric louver drapes No. 751 with traversing track system in the
Administration Building, and opaque louver drapes with traversing track
system in the Council Chambers. 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
Upon the suggestion of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Kanel,
seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, ~ declare a
recess at 4:48 p.m. in order to go into executive session with the City
Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, and Assistant City Attorney
to discuss pending litigation.
The Mayor called the meeting back to order at 5:28 p.m., all City Councilmen
being present.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and
unanimously carried, to consider Items 1 - 3 on the agenda during the
evening portion of the meeting.
RECESS:
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and
unanimously carried, to declare a recess at 5:35 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: Councilman Kanel
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney
James Erickson, Assistant City Manager Dartell Dalton, Planning Director
George Putnam, Police Chief George Savord, Public Works Director Arthur
Schatzeder, and Finance Director Jim Grissom.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE BUILDING:
The City Manager presented a report dated October 5, 1966, from the Public
Works Director, setting forth the results of bids received for the
construction of the Public Works Maintenance Building at the Civic Center
site, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 7:33 P.M. AND TOOK HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM.
October 10, 1966
Following discussion concerning the bids received, with particular refer-
ence to the time requirements for construction of the maintenance building,
it was moved by Councilman HcCarney and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
determine that the lowest and beat bid was submitted by Gerald F. Brame,
Inc., for construction of the Public Works Haintenance Building at the
northeast corner of Orange Avenue and Grindlay Street, and that the
contract be awarded to Gerald F. Brame, Inc., 2991 Grace Lane, Costa
Hesa, California, as per their proposal dated October 4, 1966, in the amount
of $13,485.00. .The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILliEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILliEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe
None
None
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF CIVIC CENTER STREET I~PROVENENTS
AT ORANGE AVENUE AND GKINDLAY STREET: The City Manager presented a
report from the Public Works Director, setting forth the results of bids
received for the installation of the street improvements, including
street lighting, in the vicinity of the Civic Center of Orange and Grindlay,
a copy of which is on fil~ iu the Office of the City Clerk.
It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Harvey to
determine that the lowest and best bid was submitted by C. E, Hurley
Contracting Corporation, for the installation of street improvements,
including street lighting, ou Orange Avenue and Grindlay, and that the
Contract be awarded to C. E. Hurley Contracting Corporation, as per their
proposal dated October 5, 1966, in the amount of $30,694.65. Prior to
voting on this motion, brief discussion was held. In answer to a question
from Councilman Harvey, the City Manager advised that the required engineer-
ing field staking would be performed under a separate contract with an
engineering firm.
Councilman Bowen's motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarneys and Noe
None
None
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR VALLEY VIEW STREET CROSSING AT PACIFIC ELECTRIC
RAILWAY AND VALLEY VIEW-NEWMAN STORM DRAIN: The City Manager presented
a report dated October 6, 1966, from the Public Works Director, outlining
the results of bids received for the improvement of Valley View Street
northerly and southerly of the Pacific Electric Railway south of Lincoln
and the installation of the ~alley View-Newman Storm Drain, a copy of
which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
The Public Works Director explained that the costs for this project will
be shared by the City, the North Orange County 3unier College District,
the Southern California Water Company, and the Public Utilities Commission.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Bowen, to
determine that the lowest and best bid was submitted by John B. Ewles,
Inc. for the construction of street and storm drain improvements on Valley
View at the Pacific Electric Railway, and that the contract be awarded to
3ohn B. Ewles, Inc., 14876 Dillow Street, Westminster, California, as per
their proposal dated October 5, 1966, in the amount of $21,870.60. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, Fanel, McCarney, and Noe
None
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
No oral communications were presented by members of the audience; however,
Councilmmn McCarney inquired concerning the status of litigation fees due
the City Attorney's office. City Attorney 3ames Erickson explained the
method used in billing the City for litigation fees and stated that he
would submit a new status report concerning litigation and attorneys'
fees for consideration at the next City Council meeting.
Oceober 10~ 1966
COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL POLICE COMMITTEE RE:
PROCLAMATION OF "SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL POLICE WEEK": The City Manager
presented a communication dated October 5, 1966, from Jack W. Corn,
Chairman of the Orange County Support your Local Police Committee, request-
ing the proclamation of October 24-29, 1966, as "Support your Local Police
Week", and at the request of the Counct, read in full the suggested
proclamation.
There being no objections on the part of the City Council, Mayor Noe
proclaimed the week of October 24-29, 1966, as ~'Support your Local Police
Week" in the City of Cypress.
COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL lIE: TRANSFER
OF LICENSE AT THE SQUIRREL CAGE: The City Manager presented a commxnica-
tion from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, notifying the
City of a transfer of the on-sale beer license at the Squirrel Cage,
4132 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, to Franklin D. Bryant and Kenneth M. Layman.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and
unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed.
COI~f0NICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT TRANSMITTING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES: The City Manager presented a communication
dated September 21, 1966, from the District Manager of the Orange County
Mosquito Abatement District, transmitting the minutes of the Board of
Trustees for the meeting of September 15, 1966.
It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and
unanimously carried, this .communication be received and filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRMAN FOR "CALIFORNIANS FOR YES ON 1-A",
REQUESTING COUNCIL SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION l-A: The City Manager presented
a communication dated September 26, 1966, from Judge Bruce Sumner, Campaign
Co-Chairman of "Californians for Yes on 1-A'~, requesting the City Council
to support Proposition l-A, which is an effort to modernize the State
Constitution.
It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Harvey to go
on record in support of Proposition I-A. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: I COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, McCarney, and Noe
Kanel
None
COMMUNICATION FROM RUDER & FINN, INC. REQUESTING PROCLAMATION OF "TIRE
SAFETY WEEK": The City Manager presented a communication dated September 27,
1966, from Jerry Halprin, Vice President of Ruder & Finn, Inc., requesting
the Mayor and City Council to proclaim October 9 - 15, 1966, as "Tire
Safety Week".
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Bowen, to
grant this request. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, McCarney, and Noe
Kanel
None
COlt~UNICATION FROM CHARLES E. BRYANT RE: ANNUAL FOUNDERS DAY PARADE: The
City Manager presented a communication dated September 28, 1966, from
Charles E. Bryant, Director of the Cypress Park and Recreation District,
and Adrian C. Witt, Jr., of the Pal Baseball League, requesting permission
to conduct the annual Cypress Founders Day Parade on Saturday, January 28,
1967.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
approve this request, subject to the following conditions:
The traffic control plan and traffic control activities
shall be approved by the Cypress Police Department.
October 10m 1966
A certificate of insurance, naming the City of Cypress as a
party held harmless from liabilities arising from the parade,
in the minimum amount of $100,000 and $300,000 on public
liability and $50,000 on property damage, shall be submitted
to the City uo later than 5:00 p.m. on January 20, 1967.
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: APPLICATION OF THE FIELD
ACT: The City Manager presented a communication dated September 29,
1966, from Mr. Vincent L. Devaney, Superintendent of the Cypress School
District, transmitting a Resolution objecting to the application of the
Field Act, which makes school board members individually responsible for
liability resulting from earthquake damage to school buildings. This
action was taken as a result of the Resolution from the City of Santa
Maria, which was transmitted to all local School Boards at the request
of the City Council at its~eetingof September 12, 1966.
It was ~oved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Harvey to
adopt the following Resolution, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 727
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
OBJECTING TO CURRENT APPLICATION OF THE FIELD ACT AND
RECOMMENDING THAT THE STATE REVIEW THE ACT AND ITS
APPLICATION IN LIGHT OF CURRENT CONDITIONS
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, McCaruey, and Noe
Bowen and Kanel
None
COMMUNICATION PROM CITY ATTORNEY HE: FINAL JUDGMENT IN CITY OF CYPRESS
VS. DAIRYMENS' FERTILIZER COOPERATIVE~ INC.: The City Manager presented
a communication dated September 30, 1966, from City Attorney James
Erickson, summarizing the final decision of the Judge in the case of the
Cities of Cypress, La Palma, and Lakewood, versus the D~irymens'
Fertilizer Cooperative, Inc.
At the request of Councilman McCarney, the City Manager reviewed the
approximate costs involved in the subject litigation.
It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and
unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM NORTH ORANGE COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT RE:
WAIVER OK FILING FEE FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: The City Manager pre-
sented a communication dated October 4, 1966, from Mr. L. W. Wheatly,
Administrative Assistant for the North Orange County Junior College
District, requesting a waiver of the filing fee required in connection
with the application for the required Conditional Use Permit for the
Cypress Junior College site.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
grant this request. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILM~N:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowens Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe
None
None
CO~ff~JNICATION PROM NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES REQUESTING PROCLA-
MATION OF "NAVY DAY": The City Manager presented a communication dated
October 4, 1966, from Mr. J. Robert Paine, of the Navy League of the
United States, requesting the Mayor and City Council to proclaim
October 27, 1966, as "Navy Day".
October 10, 1966
It was moved by Counctman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and
unanimously carried, to grant this request, whereupon Mayor Noe proclaimed
October 27, 1966, as "Navy Day" in the City of Cypress.
SELECTION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL FIRM FOR CIVIC CENTER LANDSCAPING:
The City Manager advised that the Council had completed its interviews with
four landscape architectural firms and suggested that the Council proceed
to select the firm desired for the design of the Civic Center landscaping.
A motion was made by Councilman HcCarney to select the firm of Cardoze/
Jones of Los Angeles for this work; however, the motion died for lack
Of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
select the firm of Linesch and Reynolds, of Long Beach, to submit a
proposal for consideration by the City Council for the design of the
Civic Center landscaping. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIEMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe
None
None
DRAINAGE DISTRICT 2-A STUDY OF AREA BOUNDED BY LINCOLN, DENNI, ORANGE,
AND BLOOMFIELD: Public Works Director Arthur Schatzeder presented a
report dated October 6, 1966, which reviewed the recommendations made
by Sikand Engineering Associates, which had been employed by the City
Council to determine the drainage solution for the area bounded by
Bloomfield, D~nni, Orange, and Lincoln.
Following the review of the various alternatives outlined in the Engineer-
ing report, the Public Works Director suggested that the City Council
consider Study "E" as the best plan for riBpermanent drainage solution
in the subject area. Considerable discussion was held regarding the
merits of Study "E" for the ultimate drainage solution in the area as
compared to the possibility of providing a drainage system which would
directly enter into the Coyote Creek Channel.
The Public Works Director emphasized that during a project design storm,
runoff waters from the City of Cypress could not enter the Coyote Creek
Channel due to the fact that the water surface in the channel was higher
than the surrounding ground level. The Public Works Director further
indicated that it was for this reason that the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District required inlets into the Flood Control District channel
to be provided with flapgates, which would guarantee that local flood
waters would not enter into the channel during the peak storm periods.
The City Manager explained that all previous engineering studies concerning
drainage in District 2-A, using the storm design standards which were
being used throughout the City, had indicated that a pump station would be
required for storm waters entering the Coyote Creek Channel.
Councilman McCarney indicated that in his opinion a reasonable solution
to the problem would be the construction of a storm drain system that
would enter the Coyote Creek Channel.
Mr. Henry Neishi, 9119 Bloomfield, Cypress, addressed the Council, expressing
his desire to drain his property into the Coyote Creek Channel. The City
Manager advised the Council that the Engineering Department was studying
a proposal which had been submitted by Mr. Neishi.
Mr. Peter Van Ruiten, 9432 South Bloomfield, Cypress, addressed the
Council and reviewed a drainage plan which he indicated would adequately
drain his property into the Coyote Creek Channel.
Following considerable discussion regarding Mr. Van Ruiten's drainage
plan, Councilman Bowen moved to take these drainage studies of the subject
area under advisement and further request the Public Works Director to
review these plans with Mr. Van Ruiten, with the results of these
discussions to be reviewed at the next City Council meeting. Upon the
suggestion of the P~blic Works Director, Councilman Bowen further included
in his motion the requirement that Mr. Van Ruiten's study be prepared and
signed by a Registered Civil Engineer. Councilman Kanel seconded this
motion; however, prior to voting, further discussion was held.
October 10, 1966
In answer to a question from Councilman Harvey, the Public Works Director
indicated that he had previously reviewed Study "E" with Mr. Van Ruiten
and had not, to this date, been advised of the study which Mr. Van Ruiten
had presented at the Council meeting.
In response to a request from Councilman McCarney, Mr. Art Rosenthai,
Engineer for the Larwin Company, addressed the Council, indicating that
his Company had made a similar study of the possibility of draining their
properties into the Coyote Creek Channel, which study indicated this was
not a feasible solution to the drainage problem due to the water elevation
of the channel as compared to the elevation of the adjacent property.
The Mayor called for a vote on Councilman Bowen's motion, which failed
to carry by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen and Kanel
Harvey, McCarney, and Not
None
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
accept the following recommendations of the Public Works Director:
To approve the study of the alternates proposed for the area
bounded by Orange and ~incoln Avenues between Denni and
Bloomfield in M~ster Plan of Drainage District 2-A, and
approve Alternate "E" as the drainage system for this area.
All developments in this area shall be required to provide
a satisfactory arrangement for construction of the Master
Plan facilities approved in this report, as required to drain
the proposed development and affected upstream and downstream
areas, prior to approval of any development in this area.
That the contract for final study and design of the drainage
system be awarded by the City Council, insuring City control
of the design; and that the final design be postponed until
such time as it is determined that the necessary funding,
rights-of-way, and easements can be obtained.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bo~en, Harvey, Kanel, and Not
McCarney
None
RECESS:
Mayor Not declared a recess at 9:40 p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 9:47 p.m., all City Councilmen being present.
APPOINTMENT OF PARK NAMING COMMITTEE: The City Manager presented a
report dated October 5, 1966, outlining thepurpose and time limit for a
park naming study to be undertaken by a Citizens Committee, as requested
by the City Council. The City Manager further indicated that the Larwin
Company had requested consideration in the naming of the park site at
Moody and Myra due to their involvement in the dedication and improvement
of the park site.
The following persons were suggested to serve on the Park Naming Comanittee:
Mayor Not nominated Mr. Robert Cardora; Councilman Harvey nominated
Mrs. Bobbi Sison; Councilman Kanel nominated Mr. Denny Dowell, with Mr. John
Schuler to serve as alternate; Councilman McCarney nominated Mrs. Jean
Smith; and Councilman Bowen nominated Mrs. Donald Miller·
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by
Councilman McCarney to appoint the above-nominated individuals to the
Park Naming Committee for the purpose of recommending a policy for park
naming in the community, with a report to be submitted within thirty days,
and further with Cypress Park and Recreation District Director Charles
Bryant to be included as an ex-officio member of the Committee. Prior
to voting on this motion, further discussion was held.
October 10, 1966
In answer to a question from Councilman Harvey, the City Manager suggested
that the Committee be advised of the manner in which the various parks
have been obtained, rather than allowing actual participation on t he
Connnittee by subdividers who may have donated land for park purposes.
Councilman Kanel's motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: I COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe
Bowen
None
ACCESS ROAD TO ST. IRENAEUS CHURCH PARKING LOT: The City Manager pre-
sented a report dated October 5, 1966, reviewing the desirability of a
proposal made by Mr. Pete Van Ruiten relative to the construction of an
access road from Moody Street to the St. Irenaeus Church parking lot
immediately north of the homes fronting on Evergreen Street, east of
Moody. The major problem foreseen by the staff in such a proposal was the
future median strip required on Moody Street, which would prevent left-
hand turn movements from Moody Street into the access road or left-hand
turn movements from the access road onto Moody Street. Since the property
in question is located within the County unincorporated area, the official
approval would be secured from the applicable Orange County departments.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Harvey,
and unanimously carried, to instruct the City Manager to transmit the
information contained in his report to Mr. Van Ruiten, with a copy to
the St. Irenaeus Church officials.
AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGERS' CONFERENCE: The
City Manager presented a report dated October 5, 1966, requesting permission
to attend the 52rid annual Conference of the International City Managers'
Association to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, from October 23 to October 27,
1966.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
approve this request, and that he be reimbursed for his actual and mcessary
expenses. 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
AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE DESIGNATED OFFICIALS FOR SIGNATURES ON CITY CHECKS:
The City Manager presented a report dated October 6; 1966, recommending
that the Resolution authorizing signatures on City checks be changed to
permit the Finance Director to sign, and also to allow the person
occupying the various offices to sign checks, rather than naming specific
individuals.
It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and
unanimously carried, to adopt the following Resolution, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 728
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER AND THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE TO INVEST FUNDS OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY OFFICIALS TO SIGN CHECKS
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
REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON CIVIC CENTER INTERIOR FURNISHINGS: The City
Manager presented a report dated October 3, 1966, from the City Council
Committee on Civic Center Interior Furnishings, setting forth the
recommendations concerning the purchase of the required Civic Center
furniture, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
October 10, 1966
Following discussion concerning this matter, it was moved by Councilman
Bowen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to accept the following recommenda-
tions of the Civic Center Interior Furnishings Committee:
To authorize the issuance of a purchase order to the
California Correctional Industries for the purchase of
the furniture outlined in the report.
To authorize the City Manager to request an interior
furnishings design plan from the Gunlocke Chair Company,
~hittier, Californias to be submitted upon completion to
the Civic Center Architect for review and comment.
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 PAYROLL WARRANT LISTt WARRANTS NO. 15372 THROUGH 15382t It
was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
approve the City Council and Planning Commission Payroll Warrant List
for the month of September, Warrants No. 15372 through 15382~ in the
total amount of $785.14. 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 PAYROLL WARRANT LISTt WARRANTS NO. 15384 THROUGH 15450: It
was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve
the Payroll Warrant List for the Period Ending October 2~ 1966~ Warrants
No. 15384 through 15450 in the total amount of $18,187.01. 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. 15370~ 15371~ AND 15351
THROUGH 15553: It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by
Councilman Kanel to approve the Commercial Warrant List, Warrants No.
15370, 15371, and 15451 through 15553, in the total amount of $22,799.15.
Following a clarification of various items listed in the Commercial
Warrant List, 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
SECOND READING ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 300 AND APPROVING
CORRECTED LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-143: 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. 331
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 PROM R-1
(ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL),
ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-143.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
approve the second 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
October 10, 1966
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
No oral communications were presented by members of the audience at this
time.
The City Manager stated that he had received word from the Cypress School
Board that October 20th was a satisfactory date for the proposed Joint
meeting with the City Council.
Councilman Kanel requested a clarification of a matter reported in the
minutes of a recent Planning Commission meeting, regarding an appeal of the
staff's interpretation of the City's Sign Ordinance. The City Manager
explained that the City Code provides for the Planning Commission to act
as a Board of Appeals when controversies regarding interpretation of the
sign requirements arise between the staff and the person constructing a
sign. He further advised that the Code could be amended to provide for
appeals to the City Council if desired.
Councilman Kanel also inquired about a discussion held during the last
afternoon session of the City Council meeting, regarding the possibility
of utilizing the Commercial National Bank for the City's time deposits,
questioning the prerogative of the Chamber of Conerce in designating
a particular bank as the City's local bank. The City Manager advised that
although a designation of this type was at the Chamber of Commerce's
discretion, it did not affect the policy of the City regarding the deposits
or investments in that the deposit of City funds is dictated by State Code
requirements. He further stated that the City Treasurer and Finance
Director are presently conducting a study of the City's investment pro-
grams, which includes a comparison of the banks in the area.
In answer to aninquiry from Councilman Harvey regarding the status of
the report made by the Park and Recreation Study Committee, the City
Manager stated that he was awaiting further direction from the Council
members as to their desires in proceeding with this study, particularly
as it relates to the legal aspects of the matter~hich were recently
reviewed in a report to the Council from the City Attorney. It was
suggested that this matter could be discussed following the forthcoming
joint meeting of the School Board and City Council.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council at this
time, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and
unanimously carried, to adjourn this meeting at 10:28 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
on Thursday, October 20, 1966, at the Landell School, 9739 Denni Street,
Cypress, in order to conduct a joint meeting with the Cypress School
District Board of Trustees.
MAYOR OF THE CITY~F CYPRESS
ATTEST:
C~TY C~E~K 'O~nf ClT~ OF
CYPRESS
October 10, 1966