Minutes 66-10-24MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
October 24, 1966
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at
3:00 p.m. on October 24, 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 7:30 p.m. this date.
CALL TO ORDER:
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 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 Dartell Essex, City Attorney
James Erickson, Assistant City Manager Dartell 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 Meeting of October 10,
1966, as mailed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
No oral communications were presented at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ANNEXATION NO. 66-2 TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The
Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to
consider any objections to City of Cypress "Annexation No. 66-2", which
is a portion of the Cypress Junior College site.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and requested the City Manager
to present his report. The City Manager stated thatthe affidavit of
posting of the Notice of the Hearing was on fit~ in the office of the
City Clerk and no written communications had been mceived in opposition
to the Annexation. He further presented a report dated October 21, 1966,
indicating that the subject annexation would be complete following the
adoption of a Resolution approving the annexation, and also stated that
the written consent of the sole owner of the property to be annexed was
on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against
the subject annexation. There being no written communications and no
oral protests, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Harvey to
adopt the following Resolution, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 729
A RESOLUTION ~PPROVINGTHE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY DESIGNATED "ANNEXATION NO. 66-2" TO THE CITY OF
CYPRESS
October 24, 1966
The motion was unanimously carriedby the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, McCarney, and Noe
None
Kanel
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-199 (VALIENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY): The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the
Public Hearing to consider an application for Conditional Use Permit to
allow the construction of a neighborhood shopping center, to include a
major supermarket and service stores, in a P-D (Planned Development) zone,
on property generally located at the southeast corner of Bloomfield Street
and Ball Road, requested by Valient Investment Company, 9300 Wilehire
Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California, known as Conditional Use Permit No.
C-199.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and requested the staff to
present its reports. The City Manager stated that the affidavits of
publication and mailing were on file in the Office of the City Clerk and
no written communications had been received concerning this matter.
Planning Director George Putnam reviewed Planning Commission Resolution
No. 344, reconending approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to
various conditions.
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against
the subject Conditional Use Permit.
Mr. Lee Goldin, representing the applicant, addressed the Council, speaking
in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Goldin did request, however,
that Condition No. 3, regarding the dedication and improvement of
Bloomfield and Ball to centerline, be deleted since adequate assurance
has already been provided that these improvements will be installed.
COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 7:47 P.M. AND TOOK HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM
In answer to a question from Councilman Bowen, the City Attorney advised
that the City could require the developer to pave a street which falls
within another Jurisdiction.
Discussion also was held concerning the landscaping of the parking area,
with Councilman Bowen suggesting that the landscaping be designed so as
to break up the large expanse of parking area.
During discussion regarding the requirement that street improvements be
to the centerline of the street, the City Manager indicated that until
such time as the study relating to' this problem is presented to the City
Council and an official policy enacted, the Public Works Director would
require developers to improve to centerline on streets which have sub-
standard paving.
Building Superintendent Tom Nudson suggested that a condition be added
to require that all buildings conform to the requirements of Fire Zone
No. 2, since fire zone requirements have not been established for the
Planned Development zone.
There being no oral protests and no written comunications, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing closed.
Following further discussion concerning the street improvement requirements
and concerning the landscaping, it was moved by Councilman Harvey and
seconded by Councilman McCarney to approve Conditional Use Permit No. C-199,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
2. All drainage fees shall be paid.
Bloomfield Street and Ball Road shall be dedicated and fully
improved in accordance with the Master Plan of Streets and
Highways.
October 24, 1966
4. The C-2 parking requirements shall be met.
No walls shall be constructed between the service station and
the remainder of the development·
Grading and paving of the service station site shall match that
of the total parking area of the co~aercial development.
At least 2X of the parking area shall be landscaped, subject to
the approval of the Architectural Control Co~anittee.
A six foot (6') high ornamental concrete block wall shall be
constructed and maintained along the easterly boundary of the
development. Dsign of the wall shall be approved by the
Planning Department.
An ornamental concrete block wall shall be constructed along
Larwin Avenue. The design and height of the wall shall be
approved by the Planning Department.
0.
Architectural elevations of the commercial development shall be
sub~itted to the Planning Department for approval prior to the
issuance of a building permit. These elevations shall be
designed so it will not detract from the Tanglewood Townh~uses.
No truck traffic is allowed ingress or egress from Larwin Avenue.
The drive approaches to Larwin Avenue shall be so designed as to
discourage truck movements to and from Larwiu Avenue.
2·
All buildings shall be constructed in accordance with Fire Zone
No. 2 regulations.
Prior to voting on this motion, brief discussion was held concerning
Conditinn No. 3. In answer to a question from Councilman Bow,n, the
City Manager stated that under Condition No. 3 the decision regarding the
extent of the street improvements would be made by the Public Works
Director.
Councilman Harvey's motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and No,
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING lIE: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT FOR THE BODY SHOP: The
Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to
consider an application for Live Entertainment Permit to allow dancing
by the waitresses, a pianist, and a combo at the Body Shop, 4612 Lincoln
Avenue, Cypress, as requested by Kenneth E. Gunderson.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and requested the staff to
present its reports. The City Manager stated that the affidavits of
posting, mailing, and publication of the Public Hearing Notices were ou
file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Mr. Kenneth Gunderson, applicant, addressed the Council, requesting that
the Public Hearing be continued until November 14, 1966.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to continue the Public Hearing until 7:30 p.m. on
Monday, November 14, 1966.
COMMUNICATION FROM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD RE: TRANSFER OF
LICENSE AT ROSE BOWL POUR HOUSE: The City Manager presented a communica-
tion from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, notifying the City
of a transfer of the on-sale beer license at the Rose Bowl Pour House,
4352 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, from Clarence F. Sauuders to John W. and
Rita Yaeger.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Bow,n, and
unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed.
October 24, 1966
COMMUNICATION FROM STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY RE: URBAN TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING CONFERENCE: The City Manager presented a communication dated
October 7, 1966, from the Administrator of Transportation of the State of
California Transportation Agency, requesting the City Council to consider
participation in a one-day conference on Urban Transportation Planning to
be held in Los Angeles on October 26, 1966.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded
by Councilman Bowen, to request a member of the City staff to attend the
Urban Transportation Planning Conference. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Kanel, and McCarney
Harvey and Noe
None
COF~FONICATION FROM CITY OF SANTA MONICA RE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FORUM
ON NOVEMBER 1~ 1966: The City Manager presented a communication dated
September 28, 1966, from Mr. Perry Scott, City Manager of Santa Monica,
inviting the City Council and staff to attend a Community Development
Forum co-sponsored by the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce and the United
States Chamber of Commerce on November 1, 1966, at the Miramar Hotel in
Santa Monica.
Following discussion concerning the desirability of attending this
Conference, it was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Harvey,
and unanimously carried to receive and file the communication and authorize
attendance at this Conference by members of the Council.
COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COAST JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT RE: ORANGE COUNTY
REGIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCES: The City Manager presented a communication
dated September 30, 1966, from the Superintendent of the Orange Coast
Junior College District, requesting City Council endorsement of a proposal
tO conduct a series of Orange County Regional Planning Conferences to
review County-wide problems.
It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to request the City Manager to notify the Orange
Coast Junior College District of its support of the Regional Planning
Conferences proposal as outlined in their communication.
CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6318 (LARWIN COMPANY}: The City
Manager presented Tentative Tract Map No. 6318, generally located at the
northeast corner of Moody and Cerritos, 12.3 acres, 69 R-1 lots, as
requested by the Larwin Company, 9300 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills,
California.
Planning Director George Putnam reviewed the subject map and outlined the
conditions of approval recommended by the Planning Commission. He
indicated that the applicant has submitted this tract under the Optional
Design Standards of the Subdivision Ordinance and is making better
utilization of the land by installing an underground drainage system.
The applicant also intends to donate funds for the improvement of the
Moody and Myra Park site, which is approximately 500 feet north of the
subject property.
Discussion ensued concerning the street pattern in the area, the location
and type of fire hydrants, and the wording of Condition No. 21, following
which it was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kanel
to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 6318 subject to the following conditions:
Moody Street and Cerritos Avenue shall be dedicated in accordance
with the Master Plan of Streets and Highways and improved to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
All vehicular access rights along Moody Street and Cerritos
Avenue adjacent to the residential property shall be dedicated
to the City of Cypress.
3. Delete street sections from map.
4. All streets shall have 36 feet of pavement on interior streets.
October 24. 1966
5. Street grades shall be 0.2% minimum, if possible.
6. Advance street light energy charges shall be paid.
7. The developer may be required to provide a City owned street
lighting system.
8. Property line radii shall be to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
9. Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
10. All drainage fees shall be paid.
11. Any necessary easements required by the City Engineer shall be
provided.
12. All lots shall drain to the front street with a one percent
(1%) minimum slope.
13. An ornamental concrete block wall shall be constructed along all
residential lots backing up or siding on Moody Street and
Cerritos Avenue. This wall shall be constructed around the
remaining conmercially zoned property.
14. Any required retaining walls shall have foo~Lngs designed for
an extension to an ultimate six feet (6') in height.
15. Five foot (5') sidewalks are permitted adjacent to the curb on
interior streets.
16. All fire hydrants, meters, shall be installed behind sidewalks.
17. A sprinkler system shall be installed in the parkway on Moody
Street; design and location to be approved by the City Engineer.
18. Street trees shall be of a fifteen (15) gallon size. Payment of
the fees shall reflect the size of the trees.
19. The service station shall be included as a part of the Tract and
assigned a lot number.
20. The blue border shall be extended to include the corner and total
extent of ownership, including the service station.
21. The developer shall grant to the City for park and drainage pur-
poses an amount of money equal to 6% of the fair market value of
the gross area of the land within the residential subdivision at
the time of approval of the Final Tract Map. These funds shall
be used for the purchase and/or improvement of a park site on
the immediate neighborhood of the subject Tract and for the
construction of an underground storm drain on the north side of
Cerritos Avenue. The design and location of this drain shall be
approved by the City Engineer.
22. The tract is approved subject to the changing of the zoning from
C-2toR-1.
23. Landscaping design and irrigation system on Cerritos Avenue shall
be approved by the Planning Department.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RE: ABANDONMENT OF ALLEY IN VICINITY OF
WALKER AND ELECTRIC STREETS~ NORTH OF LINCOLN AVENUE: The City Manager
presented a report dated October 18, 1966, from the Secretary of the
Planning Commission, recommending the abandonment of the east-west alley
between Electric and Walker Streets, north of Lincoln subject to main-
taining a 15-foot utility easement, said alley not being a public necessity.
October 24, 1966
The City Manager advised that if the Council wished to abandon the subject
alley, it would be necessary to adopt a Resolution declaring the intention
to vacate the alley and establish the time and place for the Public Hearing
to hear any objections to the vacation,
It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilmen Kanel, to
adopt the following Resolution, establishing Monday, November 14, 1966,
at 7:30 p.m. as the time for the Public Hearing. Title of the Resolution
is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 730
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN
ALLEY SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND
ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941
The motion was unanimously carried by the following rollcall vote:
AYES: 5, COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe
None
None
REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RE: ABANDONMENT OF EAST SIDE OF BLOOMFIELD
STREETs SOUTH OF BALL ROAD: The City Manager presented a con~untcatiou
dated October 18, 1966, from the Planning Director, reviewing the Planning
Com~ission's recommendation that~an eight-foot strip of land on the east
side of Bloomfield adjacent to the Tanglewood development be abandoned,
subject to the reservation of an eight-foot utility easement. The eight-
foot strip is no longer needed due to the reclassification of Bloomfield
to a secondary highway.
It was moved by Councilmen Harvey and seconded by Councilmen McCarney
to adopt the following Resolution, establishing Manday, November 14, 1966,
at 7:30 p,m, as the time for the Public Hearing to consider the proposed
abandonment. Title of the Resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 731
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A PORTION
OF BLOOMFIELD STREET SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION OF CERTAIN
EASEMENTS, AND ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER THE STREET
VACATION ACT OF 1941
Prior to voting on this motion, further discussion was held. Mr. Lee
Goldin, representing the Larwin Company, addressed the Council, relating
discussions he had held with the Southern California Edison Company con-
cerning the possibility of the City also vacating the utility easement.
The City Attorney advised that the decision concerning the vacating of
the utility easement could be reached at the time of the Public Hearing.
Councilmen Harvey's motion to adopt Resolution No. 731 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
TRANSFER OF SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES AND EASEMENTS TO CYPRESS COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report dated October 21,
1966, recommending the adoption of a Resolution to authorize the transfer
of the sanitary sewer facilities and easements in Tract No. 5685, 5728,
and 5372 to the Cypress County Water District. A similar action was
authoriz~ by the City Council ou August 22, 1966, in Resolution No. 720;
however, the consulting engineer and attorney for the Water District have
requested certain revisions in the easements. The revisions have now been
mede, and a new Resolution should be a~opteds transferring the corrected
sanitary sewer facilities and easements to the Cypress County Water District.
October 24, 1966
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
adopt the following Resolution, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 732
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN
SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES AND EASEMENTS THEREFOR TO THE
CYPRESS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NO. 720
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, Kan~i, McCarney, and Noe
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GASOLINE AND MAINTENANCE BID FOR CITY VEHICLES:
The City Manager presented a report dated October 21, 1966, reviewing bids
received from six local service stations for the purchase of gasoline and
automotive service for City vehicles. The Council had previously
accepted the low bid and awarded the contract to the Cypress Shell Station;
however, since this station is going out of business, it was necessary to
obtain new bids for the period ending June 30, 1967.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman McCarney
to determine that the lowest and best bid for gasoline and automotive
service was submitted by the Balsitis Service Center, 9972 Valley View,
Cypress, and authorize the City to utilize this service for gasoline and
automotive service until June 30, 1967. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, McCarney, and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSTAINED:I COUNCILMEN: Kanel
PROPOSAL FROM LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT FOR CIVIC CENTER LANDSCAPING: The
City Manager presented a report dated October 21, 1966, reviewing a
proposal submitted by the firm of Linesch and Reynolds of Long Beach for
the landscaping design of the Civic Center.
The City Manager advised that the Civic Center Corporation had also
reviewed the subject proposal inasmuch as the Corporation will be respon-
sible for the actual employment of the landscape architect. The Corpora-
tion has authorized execution of a contract with the firm of Linesch and
Reynolds upon concurrence by the City Council.
Following discussion concerning the landscaping needs for the Civic Center,
it was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Harvey to concur
in the action taken by the Civic Center Corporation in acceptance of the
proposal and concur in their entering into a contract with the firm of
Linesch and Reynolds of Long Beach for the landscape architectural services
for the Cypress Civic Center. 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
DESIGNATION OF CITY COLORS, MOTTO, AND ENTP~.CE SIG~: The City Manager
presented a report dated October 21, 1966, stating that~communtcations
had been sent to all comunity organizations, requesting their co~ents
on the City colors and motto recommended by the citizens committee. The
organizations were also requested to indicate their interest in placing
an organizational emblem in the City Entrance Sign.
A response was received from eight organizations, aI1 of which indicated
approval of the colors and motto, and expressed a desire to utilize the
Entrance Sign. No adverse connnents have been received regarding the
recommended colors and motto.
October 24, 1966
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Bo~en, and
unanimously carried, to officially adopt White, Gold, and Green as the
official City Colors and "Education-Cooperation-Progress" as the official
City Motto, and further approve the Entrance Sign design as submitted by
the Citizens Committee, and authorize the staff to initiate an appropriate
study for the location and installation of the first two proposed entrance
signs.
DELAY OF DRAINAGE FEE PAYMENT--HENRY NEISHI: The City Manager presented a
report dated October 21, 1966, recommendtn~a one-year extension of the bond
submitted by Henry Neishi to guarantee the payment of $3,908.30 in drainage
fees for his property at the southwest corner of Lincoln and Bloomfield.
The extension of time would allow time for completion of a study of the
drainage solutions for the subject area and the establishment of street
grades on Bloomfield in conjunction with the development of Tract No. 6276.
In answer to a question from Councilman Bowen, the City Manager advised
that the payment of the subject drainage fees had been required in the
approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a beer bar
ou Mr. Neishi's property.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
authorize the extension of the bond for Mr. Neishi's drai~age fees, in the
a~ount of $3,908.30, for the property located at the southwest corner of
Bloomfield and Lincoln, for a one-year period expiring on September 3,
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
CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST FOR POLICE DISPATCHER: The City Manager
presented a report dated October 17, 1966, setting forth the results of
an examination conducted for the position of Police Dispatcher,
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and
unanimously carried, to certify the employment list for Police Dispatcher
as submitted above.
SUMMARY OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR FIRST qUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30s
1966: The City Manager presented a report dated October 21, 1966,
transmitting the first quarterly report of revenues and expenditures for
the fiscal year 1966-67.
It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, this report be received and filed.
MONTHLY VARIANCE REPORT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURESs SEPTEMBER 1966: It
was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Mcgarney, and
unanimously carried, the Monthly Variance Report of Revenues and Expenditures
for the month of September 1966, be received and filed.
ACTIVITY REPORT FOR MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 1966: Following discussion, it
was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to receive and file the Monthly Activity Report for
September 1966.
APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANT LISTs WARRANTS NO. 15554 THROUGH 15620: It
was moved by Councilman McCarney, and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
approve the Payroll Warrant List for the period ending October 16, 1966,
Warrants No. 15554 through 15620 in the total amount of $17,795.82. 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 LISTs WARRANTS NO. 15621 THROUGH 15662:
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
approve the Commercial Warrant List, Warrants No. 15621 through 15662, in
the tom1 amount of $19,200.73. The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
October 24, 1966
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe
None
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Pete Van Ruiten, 9432 South Bloomfield, Cypress, addressed the
Council, requesting the City Manager to review a recent meeting artended
by Mr. Van Ruiten, the City Manager, and Public Works Director, regarding
drainage in the area of Mr. Van Ruiten's property.
The City Manager explained that Mr. Van Ruiten had been invited to a
meeting with the City Manager and Public Works Director to discuss the
possibility of obtaining Mr. Van Ruiten's permission to provide a temporary
drainage channel to be constructeden property owned by Mr. Van Ruiten
immediately west of Tract No. 5072. The construction of this temporary
drainage ditch would allow for Shattuck Construction Company to reconstruct
the westerly portion of Cheshire Drive to allow for proper drainage in
accordance with the study recently completed and approved by the City
Council for the general area north of Orange Avenue between Bloomfield and
Denni.
The Larwin Company, which has an approved tentative tract map on the
subject property, had no objection to this temporary drainage solution
and, in fact, indicated a favorable reaction to this proposal inasmuch as
they would not be required to remove or alter Cheshire Drive, which will
connect to a street in the Lat~in Company development.
After reviewing this matter in some detail, Mr. Van Ruiten indicated that
he did not object to this interim solution and signed a letter giving
the City permission to construct a temporary channel on the subject
property. This action was later rescinded by a letter from Mr. Van
Ruiten addressed to the City Manager's office.
During the course of these discussions, the drainage plan for Mr. Van
Ruiten's property to the north of Tract No. 5072 was discussed, with a
suggestion made that perhaps a temporary open drainage channel might be
provided as an interim drainage solution for Mr. Van Ruiten's property
to the north of Tract 5072 until such time as sufficient monies are
available in Drainage District 2-A to install the permanent drainage pipe
as required in the Master Plan of Drainage study. Mr. Van Ruiten was
advised that any interim drainage solution would have to be reviewed by the
Public Works Department and ultimately obtain the approval of the City
Council. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Public Works Director was
requested to review the possibility of an interim open channel.
Mr. Van Ruiten again addressed the Council, stating that he had been
very pleased with the suggestion of the interim open ditch; however, he
indicated that in a later discussion with the Public Works D~partment,
he was advised that the open channel was not possible.
The City Manager advised the Council that he was not aware of any further
discussions with Mr. Van Ruiten regarding the suggestion of the interim
open channel; however, he did wish to clarify that during the course of
the meeting with Mr. Van Ruiten, the costs of this interim channel had
been reviewed and Mr. Van Ruiten had been advised that:.the interim
drainage solution would not be subject to reimbursement and further that
drainage fees paid for the property could not be used for the interim
drainage solution, as the purpose of the drainage fees is to solve the
over-all drainage problem in the entire district, and until such time as
the existing reimbursement agreements are paid in full, monies are not
available in the 2-A drainage district.
The City Manager further indicated that Mr, Van Ruiten was advised that
any costs of obtaining the necessary right-of-way for the construction of
the interim open channel must be borne by the property owner and also
would not be subject to reimbursement.
Mr. Van Ruiten reviewed a map of the area, indicating ~hat he felt
would be a satisfactory drainage solution for the subject property,
October 24, 1966
The City Manager advised Mr. Van Ruiten that the solution as outlined would
drain only his property and, therefore, would not be acceptable since the
purpose of the City's drainage program is to provide the facilities which
will drain all the properties in each of the drainage districts. He further
indicated that the ultimate drainage solution for his property was of great
advantage to Mr. Van Ruiten in that his property required uo fill and all
the local drainage could reach the Master Plan facility without the
installation of local drainage facilities on the property,
Following further discussion regarding the drainage needs in the Master
Plan of Drainage District 2-A, Mayor Not suggested that further discussions
on this matter be held between Mr. Van Ruiten and members of the City staff.
At the request of Councilman McCarney, the Public Works Director reviewed
his investigations of au adjacent city which used flap-gate entrances into
the Coyote Creek Channel, The investigations indicated that the properties
in the city will be st~ect to flooding if more than a ten-year storm is
experienced,
Mayor Noe declared a recess at 9:50 p.m. in order to go into executive
session with the City Attorney and City Manager to discuss pending litiga-
tion.
The meeting was called back to order at 10:05 p.m., all City Councilmen
being present.
The City Manager suggested that the Coundl consider adjourning this meet-
ing until November 3, 1966, at which time bids will be received by the
Cypress Civic Center Corporation for the Civic Center carpeting and
drapes. The bids could then be reviewed by the Council and a recommenda-
tion forwarded to the Corporation for action on the award of bid,
Councilman Bowen brought to the attention of the staff'the following
matters: (1) Improper storage of the outfield fencing at the Community
Sports Center, allowing the possibility of theft of the fence sections,
(2) The need to conduct a review of the number of police personnel,
(3) Completion of the drainage channel north of the Texaco Tank Farm in
the Fairway Park development, (4) The spacimg of parkway trees on knuckle
streets, and (5) The possibility of varying the architecture of service
stations. With reference to these matters, the City Manager stated that
the turfing at the Community Sports Center would be completed in the very
near future, after which the fencing would be properly installed. He
indicated that a report would be on the next agenda concerning a review
of the Police personnel allocation. The Public Works Director advised that
the design work on the drainage channel was in progress at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council at this
time, it was moved by Councilman NcCarney, seconded by Councilman Kanel,
and unanimously carried, to adjourn at the hour of 10:15 p.m. until
7:30 p.m. on November 3, 1966, at 9471 South Walker Street, Cypress.
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October 24, 1966