Minutes 66-12-12MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
DeCember 12, 1966
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at
3:00 p.m. on December 12, 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 3:02 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, 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 Darrell Dalton, and Building
Superintendent Tom Nudson.
MINUTES:
Councilman Harvey requested that Paragraphs 5, 6, and the first portion of
Paragraph 8 on Page 10 of the November 28, 1966, City Council minutes be
expanded to read as follows:
Paragraph 5: "Mr. Frank Visca again addressed the Council, stating
that the selection was not made against the Commercial National Bank, and
he would question why those two Councilmen were making various statements.
He also indicated he felt the door was being opened to a political hassic."
Paragraph 6: "Councilman Kanel stated he would question some of the
comments ~ade by Councilman Harvey concerning the Commercial National Bank,
and posed questions as~ why the Chamber of Commerce had named the
Commercial National Bank as the "Bank of Cypress", and why the Commercial
National Bank Manager is on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce."
Paragraph 8: "Councilman Harvey requested that the City Treasurer
stand publicly and advise him of what political implications were involved
in this matter; however, Mr. Visca did not answer Mr. Harvey but in turn
inquired of Councilman Harvey as to his relationship with Mr. Leo Baroldi,
asking if he ran with him for the position of City Councilman."
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and
unanimously carried, to approve the November 28, 1966, City Council minutes
with the above corrections.
COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 4:05 P.M. AND TOOK HIS CHaIR ON THE PODIUM
STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS:
The City Manager suggested the possibility of adjourning this meeting until
December 19th, rather than conducting the regular meeting scheduled for
December 27th. He also indicated that Assemblyman-elect Kenneth Cory has
expressed a willingness to meet with the Council at that time and outlined
various subjects which could be discussed with Mr. Cory.
The City Manager advised that additional information had been obtained
concerning the construction costs of the retaining walls at the Civic
Center, which had been authorized at the last City Council meeting. The
current proposal is for the installation of a slump stone wall, and sleeves
under the pavement areas for the future installation of the irrigation
system at a total cost of $16,250. The City Council expressed no objection
to this proposal.
December 12, 1966
The City Manager reviewed a request received from Azar Construction Company
for an extension of time to January 10, 1967, for completion of the Civic
Center Administration Buildings and until February 1, 1967, for completion
of the City Council Chambers, and outlined the various factors which have
resulted in the delays.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and
unanimously carried, to place this matter on the agenda at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kanel to
reco=snend to the Civic Center Corporation the granting of an extension of
time to the Azar Construction Company for completion of the Administration
Buildings on January I0, 1967, and completion of the City Council Chambers
on February 1, 1967. The marion 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
At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Harvey,
seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to place on the
agenda at this time the consideration of Change Order No. 2 for the Civic
Center.
The City Manager reviewed Change Order No. 2, dated November 25, 1966,
which consists of nine items, and will reduce ~he contract price by a
total of $59.60. .
It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Harvey to
recommend to the Civic Center Corporation the approval of Change Order No.
2. 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
The City Manager stated that the original plans and specifications for the
construction of the Civic Center provided for the installation of an
electronic voting system in the City Council Chambers; however, actual
components were not included as a part of the construction contract.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and
unanimously carried, to place this matter on the agenda at this time.
Following a detailed review of the proposed voting system, it was moved
by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Bowen to recommend to the
Civic Center Corporation the purchase of the components for the electronic
voting system in the City Council Chambers at a cost of $1,343.83, with the
City Clerk's unit tobe omitted at this time. 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
It was further agreed by the Council members that the Control Unit will be
placed at the Mayor's position.
The City Manager advised the Council that the Artesia Community Advocate
had inquired about the City's desire to place a Christmas Greeting to the
citizens in the newspaper to be published on December 21st. No action was
taken on this matter.
The City Manager informed the Council that the Preliminary Fire Study Committee
had been established and would hold its first meeting on December 14, 1966.
Mayor Noe presented a communication he had received from State Senator-
elect James E. Whetmare, offering to obtain a California Bear Flag for the
Civic Center. It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman
Harvey, and unanimously carried, to place this matter on the agenda during
the Written Communications portion of the meeting.
December 12, 1966
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PAVING OF PUBLIC ~/ORKS MAINTENANCE YARD: The City
Manager presented a report dated December 9, 1966~ from the Public Norks
Director, outlining the results of bids received for the pavln8 of the Public
Works Maintenance Yard at the Civic Center, a copy of which is on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney,and seconded by Councilman Kanel to
determine that the lowest and best bid was submitted by Western PaVing
Company for the paving of the Public Works Maintenance Yard at the North-
east corner of Orange and Grindlay, and that the contract be awarded to
Western Paving Company, 6842 East Live Oak Street, Bell Gardens, California,
as per their proposal dated December 8, 1966, in the amount of $4,912.11.
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
AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF CIVIC CENTER FURNITURE: The City Manager
presented a report dated December 12, 1966, outlining the results of bids
received for the purchase of various items of Civic Center furniture, a
copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
authorize the issuance of a purchase order for 49 chairs~ 6 sofas, and 4
tables, manufacture by Gunlocke Chair Company, to the lowest and best
bidder, Western Office Furniture Company, 301 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach,
California, in the total amount of $7,080.69 plus sales tax. 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
It was moved by Counc~man Bowen and seconded by Councilman McCarney to
authorize the issuance of a purchase order for five secretarial chairs and
five arm chairs, manufacture by Knoll Associates, to the lowest and best
bidder, United Desk Company, 1200 South 0live Street, Los Angeles, in the
total amount of $1,008.00 plus sales tax. 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
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Harvey to
authorize the issuance of a purchase order for one table manufactured by
Do-More Company to the lowest and best bidder, Executive Office Interiors,
1001 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, in the total amount of $127.42 plus
tax. 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
EXECIffIVE SESSION:
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to declare a recess at 5:15 p.m. in order to go into
executive session with the City Manager and City Attorney.
The meeting was called back to order at 5:49 p.m., all City Councilmen
being present.
RECESS:
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
declare a recess at 5:50 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
December 12, 1966
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, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney
James Erickson, Assistant City Manager Dartell Dalton, Public Works Director
A. W. Schatzeder, Planning Director George Putnam, Police Chief George Savord~
Building Superintendent Tom Nudson, and Finance Director Jim Grissom.
The City Manager reviewed the actions taken by the City Council at the
afternoon session of the City Council meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
No oral communications were presented by members of the audience at this
time.
At the request of Councilman McCarney, the City ~anager reviewed the
status of the Annual Report Committee, indicating that a recommendation
probably would be finalized for the next City Council meeting. Brief
discussion also ensued concerning the Civic Center dedication date.
Councilman Harvey made a motion to place on the agenda at this time a matter
concerning the official censure of the City Treasurer. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Bowen and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILNEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILNEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, HcCarney, and Noe
Kanel
None
Councilman Harvey read a prepared statemen~ a copy of which is on file
in the Office of the City Clerks regarding the discussionof the City
Council at the last meeting in its consideration of a depository for City
funds, with particular reference to statements made by City Treasurer
Frank Visca that politics were involved in Councilman Harveyws desire to
designate the Commercial National Eank as the Cityws depository. He
indicated that in view of the City Treasurerws unexcusable behavior as
a City official, he would suggest that he be removed from his office.
A motion was made by Councilman Hmrvey and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
remove Frank Vista as City Treasurer. In answer to a question from
Councilman Kanel, the City Attorney stated that all City Councilmen could
vote on this matter unless there were some reasons of which he was not aware.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 ~OUNCIL~EN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILNEN:
Bowen, Harvey, McCarney, and Noe
Kanel
None
It was further moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Harvey
to direct the staff to investigate the position of City Treasurer regarding
the possibility of a reorga~ization of the position. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILNEN:
Bowen, Harvey, McCarney, and Noe
Kanel
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: VACATION OF PORTION OF ORANGE AVENUE: The Mayor
announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider
objections to the proposed vacation of a 20-foot strip of land on the
south side of Orange Avenue, east of Walker Street. The Mayor declared the
Public Hearing open and requested the staff to present its report.
The City Manager stated that the affidavit of posting of the public Hearing
Notice was on file in the Office of the City Clerk and no written
communications had been received concerning the proposed vacation.
December 12, 1966
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak concerning the
vacation. There being no oral protests, and no written cormnunications, the
Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilmen Harvey and seconded by Councilman Bowen to adopt
the following Resolution title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 744
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
VACATING A PORTION OF ORANGE AVENUE
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILHEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe
None
None
COMMUNICATION FROM CYPRESS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT DIRECTOR: RE:
CHANGE OF DATE OF FOUNDER'S DAY PARADE: The City Manager presented a
comunication dated November 22, 1966, from Mr. Charles Bryant, Director
of the Cypress Park and Recreation District, requesting that the City
Council approve a change in the date of the Founder's Day Parade to
February 18, 1967, rather than the original date of January 28, 1967.
It was moved by Councilmen Harvey, seconded by Councilmen Bowen, and
unanimously carried, to approve the change of date for the Fou~der's Day
Parade to February 18, 1967, and authorize the City Manager to notify the
Parade Committee that its certificate of insurance must be submitted to
the City no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 10, 1967.
COI~JNICATION FROM PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION RE: APPLICATION OF DOUGLAS
BUS LINESt INC. FOR INCREASED RATES: The City Manager presented a copy
of an application of the Douglas Bus Lines, Inc., before the Public Utilities
Commission, requesting authorization to increase its rates. The City
Manager reviewed the requested rate change and in answer to a question
from Councilmen Harvey, indicated that all cities affected by the change are
required by law to be notified.
It was moved by Councilmen Harvey, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and
unanimoulsy carried, to receive and file the subject application.
COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT RE: TRANS-
HITTAL 9F NOVEMBER MINUTES: The City Manager presented a communication
dated November 28, 1966, from the District Manager of the Orange County
Mosquito Abatement District, transmitting a copy of the Board Meeting
minutes for its November meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and
unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM FEATHER RIVER PROJECT ASSOCIATION RE: CITY PARTICIPATION
IN ASSOCIATION: The City Manager presented a communication dated
November 28~ 1966, from representatives of the Feather River Project Associa-
tion, requesting financial support from the City of Cypress to advance the
program and activities of the Feather River Project Association.
It was moved by Councilman HcCarney, seconded by Councilmen Bowen, and
unanimously carried, to request the City Manager to notify the Feather
Ri~er Project Association that the City does not wish to Join the Associa-
tion at this time.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF GARDEN GROVE RE: REQUEST FOR COLLEGE OF. HEDI.CINE
AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINg: The City Manager presented a
communication dated December 1, 1966, from the City of Garden Grove,
transmitting a Resolution supporting the establishment of a College of
Medicine at the University of California at Irvine.
December 12, 1966
It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
authorize the City Manager to notify the appropriate officials of the
City*s support of this endeavor. Prior to voting on this motion, discussion
was held. Councilman Kanel indicated that some opposition has been voiced
concerning the possibility of the Medic&l'SChool on the U.C.L.A. campus
being transferred to the University of California at Irvine. It was agreed
that the motion would not include support of the transfer of the medical
schools from U.C.L.A. to the Irvlne campus, but would merely be an expression
of support of the establishment of a College of Medicine at the University
of California at Irvine.
Councilman McCarney'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 Noe
None
None
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF STANTON RE: FUNDS EXPENDED FOR FEDERAL AID
SECONDARY HIGHWAYS: The City Manager presented a communication dated
December 1, 1966, from the City of Stanton, transmitting a copy of a
Resolution requesting the California State Division of Highways to
recommend certain changes in Section 143 of the California Streets and
Highways Code regarding the method of allocating funds expended by the
State on extensions of Federal Aid Secondary Highways.
The City Manager indicated that the City is vitally concerned with the
Federal Aid Secondary Highway program as it relates to the proposed improve-
ment of Katella Avenue, and suggested that rather than to jeopardize the
City's position in obtaining approval of this project during the next
fiscal year, it might be more appropriate to refer this matter to the
League of California Cities for study and possible amendment to existing
legislation regarding Federal Aid Secondary Highways fund expenditures.
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by
Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the
communication from the City of Stanton and authorize the City Manager to
request a study by the League of California Cities regarding the disburse-
ment of State funds for extension of Federal Aid Secondary Highways under
Section 143.3 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California,
and further request the City Manager to rotify the City of Stanton of this
action.
COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION RE: ALLOCATION ~0 CITY FOR
CROSSING PROTECTION AT VALLEY VIEW STREET: The City Manager presented a
communication dated December 2, 1966, from the Secretary of the Public
Utilities Commission, transmitting a Resolution of the Commission which
allocates $4,796.25 from the Crossing Protection Fund to the City of
Cypress for the Valley View Street crossing of the Southern Pacific Company.
It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to receive and file this communication.
COMMUNICATION FROM BILL OF RIGHTS WEEK COMMITTEE RE: PROCLAMATION OF
"BILL OF RIGHTS WEEK": The City Manager presented a communication dated
December 2, 1966, from the Bill of Rights Week Commemoration Connnittee,
requesting the proclamation of December 9-15 as Bill of Rights Week in the
City of Cypress.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and
unaniously carried, to grant tb~ request, whereupon Mayor Noe declared
December 9-15, 1966, as "Bill of Rights Week" in the City of Cypress.
COFR~IPNICATION FROM SENATOR-ELECT JAMES WHETMORE RE: FLAG FOR CIVIC CENTER:
The City Manager presented a communication dated December 9, 1966, from
Senator-Elect James E. Whetmore, 35th District, congratulating the City
on the near completion of the Civic Center facilities, and offering to obtain
a California Bear Flag which has flown over the State Capitol to be presented to
the City of Cypress for the Civic Center.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and
unanimously carried, to advise Senator-Elect Whetmore that the City will
gratefully accept his offer of the California Bear Flag for the Cypress Civic
Center.
December 12, 1966
STUDY AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF REVISIONS TO 2-A DRAINAGE DISTRICT CHANNEL:
The City Manager presented a report dated December 8, 1966, outlining the
need for a study and preliminary design of revisions required to the 2-A
Drainage District Channel extending from the east side of Denni to
Cri~dlay due to serious deficiencies in the channel. The 1966-67 budget
included an amount for relocating aportion of this channel; however, it
is not economical to relocate it without correcting the conditions at
each end. A proposal has been obtained from the Engineering firm of
Jennings-Halderman-Hood, in the amount of $3,500, to conduct the study and
complete the preliminary design for the 2-A Drainage Channel extending from
the east side of Denni to Grindlay Street.
Discussion ensued concerning the need for this study, with the Public Works
Director outlining the problem areas on a map. In answer to an inquiry
from Councilm~n McCarney, the Public Works Director indicated that an
underground storm drain system would be advantageous, however, the costs
would be prohibitive.
Councilman Harvey expressed concern over the excessive costs incurred in
Drainage District 2-A in relation to the drainage fees collected for the
area. The City Manager s,,~marized the status of drainage funds on deposit
with the City, indicating that the staff is investigating the possibility
of combining all drainage districts in the City and the possibility of a
local bond issue. Further discussion ensued concerning the Orange County
Flood Control District's allocation of funds for the Orangewood Storm Drain.
Mr. Pete Van Ruiten, 9432 South Bloomfield, Cypress, addressed the Council,
inquiring concerning the drainage solution for his property. Mayor Noe
suggested that he discuss this matter during the Oral Communications portion
of the City Council meeting, since his property was not involved in the
subject discussion.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman McCarney to
approve the proposal of Jeanings-Halderman-Hood for a study and preliminary
design of revisions to the 2-A DrAinage District Channel and authorize the
City Manager to accept the proposal in the amount of $3,500. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCLIMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe
None
None
CIVIC CENTER LEASES: The City Manager presented a report dated December 8,
1966, reviewing requests from the Cypress Chamber of Co~maerce and the Director
of the Cypress Park and Recreation District to lease space in the new Civic
Center facilities. The City Manager requested that prior to the preparation
of any final arrangements for permitting these agencies to lease office space
in the Civic Center, the Council indicate its desires regarding these requests.
Councilman Bowen indicated he feels the room proposed to be used by the
Chamber of Commerce should still be made available for meetings of
community organizations.
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman HarVey, seconded by
Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager to
continue negotiations with the Cypress Chamber of Commerce and the Cypress
Park and Recreation District for the lease of office space at the new Civic
Center facility.
AUTHORIZATION FOR OFFICIALS TO SIGN FOR CIVIL DEFENSE ASSISTANCE: The
City Manager presented a report dated December 8, 1966, outlining the
need to adopt a Resolution which designates the authorized officials to
execute doc,,ments on behalf of the City for Civil Defense equipment,
personnel, and administrative programs.
It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Harvey to
adopt the following Resolution, title as follows:
December 12, 1966
RESOLUTION NO. 745
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DESIGNATING CITY OFFICIALS TO SIGN FOR CIVIL DEFENSE
EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS
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
AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE RE: FIRE ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS: The City Manager
presented a report dated December 8, 1966, outlining the need to adopt an
amendment to the City Code provisions relating to Fire Zone 2 classifications
in order to include the commercial uses in the Planned Development areas,
as well as the uses which could be placed in the Commercial Office and
Planned Counnercial zones.
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
AMENDING SECTIONS 5-3 AND 5-4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS
It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Harvey 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
AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE RE~ BUSINESS LICENSE:REqUIRED OF PROFESSIONAL
BUSINESSES: The City Manager presented a report dated December 8, 1966,
outlining the need to amend the City Code section concerning business
license fees required of professional businesses and services to delete
"Bail Bond Broker" and "Insurance Broker", since the California Constitu-
tion prohibits the imposition of license taxes by the City on insurance
companies.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only, title
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTION 15-47 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, BY
DELETING BAIL BOND BROKER AND INSURANCE BROKER
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman McCarney 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
CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST FOR MAINTENANCE MAN I: The City Manager
presented a report dated December 7, 1966, outlining the results of an
examination conducted for the position of Maintenance Man I.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to certify the employment list for Maintenance Man I
as submitted.
December 12, 1966
APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANT LIST FOR MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 1966, WARRANTS
NO. 15919 THROUGH 15931: It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded
by Councilman Harvey to approve the Payroll Warrant List for November
1966, Warrants No. 15919 through 15931, in the total amount of $843.04.
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 LIST FOR PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 27, 1966,.
WARRANTS NO. 15932 THROUGH 15998: It was moved by Councilman Harvey and
seconded by Councilm-n Bowen to approve the Payroll Warrant List for the
period ending November 27, 1966, Warrants No. 15932 through 15998, in the
total amount of $17,406.07. 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. 15889 AND 15999 THROUGH
16069: It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman
Harvey to approve the Commercial Warrant List, Warrants No. 15889 a~d ~!
15999 through 16069, in the total amount of $42,298.74. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCLIMBN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe
None
None
SECOND READING ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE RE: REPEAL OF SECTIONS 10-1
THROUGH 10-28 (EXCAVATION AND GRADING): It was moved by Councilman
McCarney, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and unanimously carried, the
following Ordinance be read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 335
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REPEALING SECTION 10-1 THROUGH 10-28 OF THE CYPRESS CITY
CODE, RELATING TO EXCAVATION AND GRADING
It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Bowen to
adopt the second reading of this Ordinance. The motion was unanimou{ly
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 AMENDING CITY CODE RE: REPEAL OF SECTION 17-9
{REGISTRATION OF EX-CONVICTS}: It was moved by Councilman McCarney,
seconded by Councilman Harvey, and unanimously carried, the following
Ordinance be read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 336
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REPEALING SECTION 17-9 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE ENTITLED
"REGISTRATION OF EX-CONVICTS" IN ITS ENTIREY
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman McCarney
to adopt the second reading of this Ordinance. The motion was carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILM~:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe
Bowen
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December 12, 1966
CONSIDERATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY REPORT: It was moved by
Councilman Bowens seconded by Councilman Harvey, and unanimously carried,
to place the November report of the Chamber of Commerce on the amends
at this time.
Councilman Bowen expressed a desire for the montly report of the Chamber
of Commerce to the City Council to contain a more detailed accounting of
the disbursements made from the $1,000 per month allocation from the City.
Following brief discussion concerning this matter, it was moved by Councilman
McCarney, seconded by Councilman Bowens and unanimously carried, to request
the Cypress Chamber of Commerce to provide a detailed accounting of the
disbursement of funds from the $1,000 per month allocated by the City for
Chamber activities.
Councilman Kanel requested that the Chamber of Commerce be asked to submit
the reasons for designating businesses located outside the City of Cypress
limits as official businesses of Cypress.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and
unanimously carried, to request the staff to obtain a report from the
Chamber of Commerce Manager and President to be presented to the City
Council, setting forth the reasons for designating businesses outside of
the City as official City businesses.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Pete Van Ruiten, 9432 Bloomfield, Cypress, addressed the Council,
asking if any further steps had been taken regarding a drainage solution
for his property. The Public Works Director s,rmmnrized the recent study
made of the drainage problems in the vicinity of Mr. Van Ruiten's property
and stated that no further action can be taken until a concrete proposal is
submitted for the development of the property.
The City Manager emphasized that he and the City Engineer would be happy
to meet with Mr. Van Ruiten to explore the drainage solutions required for
the development of his property.
Mr. Van Ruiten also addressed the Council concerning the assessment on
his recent tax bill for street lighting. The City Manager explained that the
assessment was for his share of the arterial highway lighting that exists
throughout the City. He further suggested that Mr. Van Ruiten bring his
tax bills into the City Hall for a further clarificationzof the assessments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and
unanimously carried, to 'd~clare a recess at 9:13 p.m. in order to go into
executive session.
The meeting was called back to order at 9:56 p.m., all Councilmen being
present.
Councilman Kanel stated that he would like to make a motion that the earlier
action of the City Council in removing Mr. Visca as City Treasurer be
rescinded and that the City Treasurer be asked to appear at the next City
Council meeting to ascertain various remarks made at the November 28th
City Council meeting. However, the City Attorney advised Councilman Kanel
that since he did not vote on the prevailing side of the motion to remove
Mr. Visca from the position of City Treasurers he could not make such a
m~tion.
No action was taken on this matter.
ADJOURNMENT:
McCarney, and unanimously carried,
7:30 p.m. on December 19, 1966.
ATTEST:
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman
to adjourn the meeting at ~:59 p.m. until
MAYOR OF TH~'~TY OF CYPRESS
ci/rY
OF CYPRESS
December 12, 1966