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Minutes 67-01-23MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD January 23, 1967 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 3:00 p.m. on January 23, 1967, 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, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney James Erickson, and Assistant City Manager Dartell Dalton. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of January 9, 1967, as mailed. STAFF REPORTS ~ DISCUSSIONS: It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to declare a recess at 4:03 p.m. to allow identification card photographs to be taken of the Councilmen. The meeting was called back to order at 4:05 p.m., all Councilmen being present. At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to declare a recess at 4:06 p.m. in order to go into executive session with the City Manager, City Attorney, and Police Chief, regarding pending litigation known as Ryan vs. Baugh. The meeting was called back to order at 4:25 p.m., all Councilmen being present. At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Coundlman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to consider the type of lettering to be used for the main entrance sign to the Civic Center at this time. Following an explanation of the various types of lettering available for placement on the slump stone wall at the main entrance to the Civic Center, it was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kanel to select bronze lettering for this sign. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, and Noe Bowen and McCarney None It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to place on the agenda at this time a consideration of the Civic Center dedication plans. January 23, 1967 The City Manager reviewed in detail the staff recommendations for the Civic Center dedication program, which includes participation of community organizations, locatinn of the formal ceremony, type of entertainment, and other events which could be held in conjunction with the dedication program, all of which received tentative approval by the City Council. The City Manager presented a communication from the Cypress Junior Woman's Club, inviting the Council members to a Press Party to initiate the fund- raising campaign for the Teen Center, to be held at 2:00 p.m. on February 3, 1967, at the Cypress Lib~ary~ At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to place on the agenda as Item No. 35, a report concerning the release of a relocation bond for Dr. George Anderson. General discussion ensued concerning various reports to be considered during the evening portion of the meeting, following which it was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to declare a recess at 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor called the meeting back to order at 7:30 p.m., with the following in attendance: PRESENT: Councilmen Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James Erickson, Assistant City Manager Darrell Dalton, Public Works Director A. W. Schatzeder, Planning Director George Putnam, Police Chief George Savord, and Finance Director Jim Grissom. RECESS: It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to declare a recess ate7:31 p.m. in order to allow the Civic Center Corporation to meet to open bids for the Civic Center landscaping. The meeting was called back to order at 7:57 p.m., all Councilman being present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No oral communication were presented at this time. PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN FOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the General Plan of the Streets a~d Highways of the City to indicate Orangewood Avenue as a secondary highway from the Bolsa Chica Channel easterly to Valley View Street, initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and requested the staff to present its reports. The City Manager advised that the affidavit of publication and posting of the public hearing notice were on file~in the Office of the City Clerk and no written communications have been received concerning this matter. Planning Director George Putnam reviewed the proposed amendment to the General Plan, which had been recommended for approval by the Planning Conmission in order to connect the General Plan of the City of Los Alamitos with the General Plan of the City of Cypress, thereby creating a continuous arterial system. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment. There being no oral communications and no written protests, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Bowen to adopt the following Resolution, title as follows: January 23, 1967 RESOLUTION NO. 752 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING THE STREET AND HIGHWAYS ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, DESIGNATING ORANGEWOOD AVENUE AS A SECONDARY HIGHWAY The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE RE: MOBILE HOME COURTS: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 90, Section 110.2, Section 114.2, and Section 125.20, pertaining to MohLle Home Courts, initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and requested the staff to present its reports. The Assistant City Manager stated that the affidavits of posting and pub- lication of the public hearing notices were on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Planning Director George Putnam reviewed the proposed amendment, which had been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, said amendment to upgrade the performance standards for mobile home parks within the City. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment. No oral communications were presented at this time. Discussion ensued concerning the minimum size for mobile homes, with the Planning Director explaining the width and length standards proposed in the subject amendment. There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Kanel,.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 COIR~CIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTIONS 110.2, 114.2, and 125.20 RE: MOBILE HOME COURTS It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Kanel 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 PUBLIC REARING RE: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT AT THE UNICORN RESTAURANT: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider an application for Live Entertainment Permit m permit a Pianist at the Unicorn Restaurant, 5960 Cerritos Avenue, Cypress, California, as requested by Allan Roberts. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and requested the staff to present its reports. The Assistant City Manager presented a report dated January 18, 1967, recommending approval of the Live Entertaim~ent Permit, which is a renewal of a previous permit issued last year. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the subject permit. No oral communications were presented at this time. January 23, 1967 At the request of Councilman Harvey, the Assistant City Manager stated that the staff would investigate the possible blocking of the exits at the Unicorn by the patrons. There being no oral protests and no written cor~nunications, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to approve the Live Entertainment Permit for a pianist at the Unicorn Restaurant, 5960 Cerritos Avenue, Cypress, for a period of one year. COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT, TRANSMITTING MINUTES: The Assistant City Manager presented a communication dated December 27, 1966, from the District Manager of the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District, transmitting a copy of the minutes of the District meeting of December 15, 1966. It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS, INC. RE: PROCLAMATION OF BROTHERHOOD WEEK: =he Assistant City Manager presented a communication dated January 12, 1967, from Mr. Bill Cosby, 1967 Brother- hood Week Chairman of the Southern California Region, requesting the proclamation of the week of February 19-26, 1967, as "Brotherhood Week". It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to grant this request, whereupon Mayor Noe proclaimed the week of February 19-26, 1967, as "Brotherhood Week" in the City of Cypress. COMMUNICATION FROM HOME VISIT COMMITTEE RE: HOME VISIT DAY: The Assis- rant City Manager presented a communication dated January 13, 1967, from the Chairman of the Home Visit Committee, requesting the adoption of a Resolution acknowledging Home Visit Day on February 11, 1967. The Home Visit Program is sponsored by the Church Councils of Orange County and consists of informal gatherings of 8 to 12 people from different religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds in a home setting. Following a review of this request, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to adopt the following Resolution, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 753 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DESIGNATING HOME VISIT DAY IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS REVIEW OF LANDCAPING BID PROPOSALS AND RECOMMENDATION TO CIVIC CENTER CORPORATION: The bids for the Civic Center landscaping having been opened by the Civic Center Corporation and reviewed by the Landscape Architect, Mr. Horace Reynolds, representing the firm of Linesch and Reynolds, addressed the Council, outlining the results of the bids received, and recommending award of the contract to one of the three low bidders following a verification by the Landscape Architect of the background of these firms. The City Manager advised that he had been inkcommunication with the Federal Government representatives regarding the City's application for a Beautification Grant, and at this time it appears that the City will receive assistance in the amount of $10,000. He also advised that $20,000 has been set aside within the Civic Center Corporation budget for the landscaping project, thereby making a total of $30,000 available. The City Manager further stated that a review of the funds rem&ining in the Civic Center bond monies indicates that sufficient funds are available to proceed with the entire landscaping project, particularly since over $17,000 has accrued in interest income in the Civic Center Corporation fund. January 23, 1967 Following brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Kanel to recommend to the Civic Center Corporation that the contract be awarded to one of the three low bidders, based upon the recommendation of the Landscape Architect, who will verify the qualifi- cations of all three firM. 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 RECESS: It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to declare a recess at 8:22 p.m. in order to allow the Civic Center Corporation an opportunity to meet concerning the award of contract for the Civic Center landscaping. The meeting was called back to order at 8:24 p.m., all Councilmen being present. COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL liE: TRANSFER OF ON-SALE LICENSE AT WOLVERINE BAR: The City Manager presented a communication from the Department of Alcholic Beverage Control, hotifying the City of a transfer of the on-sale beer license at the Wolverine Bar, 6395 Ball Road, Cypress, from Golden A. Sackerr to William D. Allen. There being no protests to this transfer by the Police Department, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. CHANGE ORDERS NO. 3 AND 4 ON CYPRESS CIVIC CENTER: The City Manager presented a report dated January 19, 1967, reviewing Civic Center Change Orders No. 3 and 4, which have been recommended for approval by the Civic Center Corporation. Change Order No. 3 consists of three items for a total addition to the contract in the amount of $14,941. Change Order No. 4 consists of four items for a total addition to the contract in the amount of $1,945.70. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve Change Order No. 3. 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 Following brief discussion regarding Change Order No. 4, it was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve Change Order No. 4. 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 REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS: 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 a request from Azar Construction Company regarding the completion date for the City Council Chambers. The City Manager advised that the Civic Center Contractor, Azar Construction Company, has requested an extension of time until February 15, 1967, for completion of the City Council Chambers. The Civic Center Corporation has also considered this request and voted to grant the extension of time subject to City Council approval. The City Manager further advised that the public seating for the Council Chambers was not scheduled for installation until after February 15th; consequently, the extension of time would not affect the date of occupancy and use of the facility. It was moved~ Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and carried, to approve the request of Azar Construction Company for an extension of time until February 15, 1967, for completion of the City Council Chambers. January 23, 1967 CONSIDERATION OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 5338 (DON WILSON BUILDERS): The City Manager presented Final Tract Map No. 5338, located at the southwest corner of Knott and Orangewood, 89 R-1 lots plus Lot ~0, 16.606 acres, as requested by Don Wilson Builders, 2918 West Compton Boulevard, Gardena. Public Works Director Arthnr Schatzeder reviewed the subject map, and reconunended approval subject to completion of minor corrections required on the improvement plans. Following brief discussion concerning the map, it was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman McCarney to approve Final Tract Map No. 5338, accept the bonds and agreements for public improvements in the amount of $169,200.00, which is not less than 50% and not more than 100% of the total improvements; authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the bonds and agreements; and authorize the City CleRk to sign the record map upon completion~ the following requirements: Completion of any minor corrections required on the Improvement Plans. 2. Approval of the bon& and agreements by the City Attorney. 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 ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDSt TRACT NO. 5491 (DON WILSON BUILDERS): The City Manager presented a report dated January U, 1967, from the Public Works Director, recommending acceptance of the public improvements for Tract No. 5491, developed by Don Wilson Builders at the southwest corner of Orangewood and Knott. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to accept the public improvements in Tract No. 5491, and authorize the City Clerk to release the Performance Bond in 90 days and the Labor and Materials Bond in 180 days, providing no mechanics liens have been filed. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTSt TRACT NO. 5621 (TITLE INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY): The City Manager presented a report dated January 17, 1967, from the Public Works Director, recommending the acceptance of the improvements in Tract No. 5621, developed by Title Insurance and Trust Company at the easterly end of the Vessels School, westerly of Tract No. 5044. No bonds were required for this 4-parcel map. Following a review of this tract by the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, and seconded by Councilman Bowen to accept the public improvements in Tract No. 5621. 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 ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS, TRACT NO. 5537 (LARWIN COMPANY): The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director, dated January 17, 1967, recommending the acceptance of the public improvements in Tract No. 5537, developed by the Larwin Company on the north side of the Carbon Creek Channel between Juanita and Holder Streets. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Kanel, to accept~he public improvements in Tract No. 5537, and authorize the City Clerk to release the Faithful Performance Bond in 90 days and the Labor and Materials Bond in 180 days, providing no mechanics liens have been filed. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: January 23, 1967 AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: The City MAnager presented a report dated January 17, 1967, from the Public Works Director, recommending acceptance of the work completed by Gerald F. Brame, Inc. in the construction of the Public Works Maintenance Building on the Civic Center site. Following brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to accept the work completed by Gerald F. Brame, Inc., consisting of furnishing and fabricating the steel maintenance building on the Civic Center ate, and authorize the City Clerk to release the bonds within 90 days if no liens have been filed. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL~4EN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe None None AGREEMENT WITH LARWIN COMPANY RE: INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND DRAIN ADJACENT TO TRACT NO. 6318: The City Manager presented a report dated January 19, 1967, recommending that the subject Agreement continued from the last City Council meeting, be continued until a corrected agreement can be prepared for City Councf[ review. It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to continue consideration of this matter until the staff has had an opportunity to prepare a corrected Agreement. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WALKER STREET STORM DRAIN: The City Manager presented a report dated January 19, 1967, indicating that Plans and Specifications have been completed by R. M. Galloway and Associates, Consulting Civil Engineers, for the Walker and Aspen Street Storm Drains.. The Andover Land Company has agreed to install the drain under an agreement with the City, and will obtain a minimum of three competitive bids to be reviewed by the Engineering Department and approved by the City Council. Public Works stating that County Water area. Director Arthur Schatzeder reviewed the plans forthe drain, additional negotiations would be required with the Cypress District regarding the relocation of the sewer line in the It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Bowen to approve the plans and specifications for the Walker and Aspen Street storm drain. 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 Mr. Ron Martin, representing subdividers Kaufman and Broad, addressed the Council, asking if the Council could take action at this time to approve the low bidder for the Job in order to expedite construction of the subject storm drain, or if it would be possible for the Council to conduct a special meeting prior to the next regular meeting in order to consider the bids for this project which will be received on Thursday, January 25, 1967. The City Attorney advised that the Council would not be in a position to take action on the bids at this time, following which it was agreed to discuss a further meeting time at the end of the meeting. IMPROVEMENT OF EXISTING DRAINAGE CHANNEL: The City Manager presented a report dated January 19, 1967, summarizing the need for improving the exist- ing drainage channel which extends from Citation to Marion Street, east of Moody. The Public Works Department has recommended additional concrete lining along the banks of this channel to relieve the problem of stagnant water and reduce the maintenance time required to periodically clean this channel. The estimated cost of the project, which will be undertaken by the Street Maintenance personnel, is $525.00. January 23, 1967 It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Rarvey to authorize the construction of additional concrete lining on each side of the subject storm channel between Citation and }farion as outlined by the City Manager. 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 SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR ENGINEERING SURVEY ~EHICLE: The City Manager presented a report dated January 19, 1967, outlining the need to purchase a survey vehicle for the Engineering Division, as provided for in the 1966-67 budget. Specifica- tions have been prepared for a standard size station wagon. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kanel, to approve the specifications as outlined and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Public Works Survey Vehicle to be opened in the Office of the City Clerk on Wednesday, February 8, 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 AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT ENCLOSURE FOR COOLING TOWER AT CIVIC CENTER: The City Manager presented a report dated January 19, 1967, outlining the need to construct an enclosure around the cooling tower located at the Civic Center adjacent to the Police Parking lot. Provisions for such an enclosure were not included in the specifications; however, the cooling tower can be viewed from the public parking lot and will be an eyesore if not enclosed. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to authorize the construction of the enclos~e for the cooling tower at the Civic Center similar in construction to the enclosure for the trash collection area, and authorize the transfer of $250.00 from the Reserve for Capital Improvements. 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 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEASE OF CIVIC CENTER OFFICE SPACE: The City Manager presented a report dated January 18, 1967, reviewing a lease prepared by the City Attorney between the City and the Chamber of Commerce for the use of the area located on the west side ~f the Administrative wing of the new City Hall by the Chamber of Commerce. The lease provides for the nominal payment of $1.00 per year for the use of this space and is subject to thirty-day notice of termination on the part of either party. In answer to questions from the Council, the City Manager advised that the period of the lease would be for one year, and that the telephone service for the Chamber would not be connected with the City's service. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the lease between the City of Cypress and the Chamber of Commerce, as prepared by the City Attorney. 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 CYPRESS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT LEASE OF CIVIC CENTER OFFICE SPACE: The City Manager presented a report dated January 18, 1967, reviewing a lease prepared by the City Attorney between the City and the Cypress Park and Recreation District for the use of an area located on the west side of the Administrative wing of the new City Hall by the Cypress Park and Recreation District. The lease provides for the payment of $150.00 per month for the lease of this space and is subject to thirty-day notice of termination on the part of each party. January 23, 1967 Following discussion concerning this matter, it was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the lease between the City of Cypress and the Cypress Park and Recreation District, as prepared by the City Attorney. 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 CHEER OF COb~MERCE DESIGNATION OF CITY BUSINESSES: The City Manager presented a report dated January 18, 1967, summarizing communications from the Manager and former Acting President of the Chamber of Commerce regarding the actions of the Chamber in designating a bank located outside of the City of Cypress as the official bank for the City. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the con~unications concerning this matter. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CLOSING OF BALL ROAD: The City Manager presented a report dated January 23, 1967, outlining the need for extending the closing of Ball Road between Bloomfield and Denni until March 1, 1967, in order to allow for the completion of the installation of the Metropoli- tan Water District feeder line and to allow for the Larwin Company to complete the installation of the street improvements. He indicated that difficulties have been encountered in the compaction of the backfill material placed by the water line contractor, thereby delaying the original estimated completion date for the project. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman McCarney to authorize the extension of time for the closure of Ball Road between Bloomfield and Denni to March 1, 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 pPERATIONS AT DAIRYMEN'S FERTILIZER COOPERATIVE~ INC. PLANT: The City Manager presented a report dated January 19, 1967, reviewing complaints received from peropty owners adjacent to the Dairymen's Cooperative Fertilizer Plant located on La Palma west of the Coyote Creek Channel, relating to the dust and debris created as a result of the operation of the fertilizer plant. The City Manager suggested that Supervisor Phillips be contacted to assist the City in correcting this problem through the Orange County Air Pollution Control District, which would have jurisi~- tion in this matter as it relates to the dust, debris, and odors emitted in the area. It was moved by Coumcilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Harvey, and unanimously carried, to authorize the City Manager to submit a request to Orange County Supervisor Phillips to assist the City of Cypress and other surrounding jurisdictions in the operation of the Dairymen's Cooperative Fertilizer Plant through the Orange County Air Pollution Control District. Further discussion ensued concerning this matter, with the City Attorney explaining the desirability of having the Orange County Air Pollution Control District take a stand concerning the problems in the ~eration of the fertilizer plant. Mr. Jack Blum, 4291 Agate Circle, Cypress, addressed the Council, indicating that the Los Angeles Air Pollution Control Board has already granted a permit for the operation of the fertilizer plant. The City Attorney advised that a permit has only been granted for the construction of a loading tunnel, and to his knowledge, the actual permit for operation of the plan has not been issued. Councilman Kanel stressed the need for requesting Supervisor Phillip's vigorous assistance in this matter. The City Manager indicated he would outline in detail to Supervisor Phillips the amount of time, effort, and funds which have been expended by the City in attempting to resolve this problem. January 23, 1967 CITY PARKS RULES AND REGULATIONS: The City Manager presented a report dated January 18, 1967, regarding a previous action of the City Council in requesting the staff to study the need for additional rules and regula- tions which could be adopted by the City to control the activities on parks located within the City. The City Attorney has advised that sufficient authority is vested in the Cypress Park and Recreation District, through the Orange County Board of Supervisors, to enact rules and regula- tions for the parks which could be enforced by the Cypress Police Department. The Director of the Cypress Park and Recreation District has indicated that rules and regulations will be developed by the District and submitted to the Board of Supervisors; consequently, no further Council action is required on this matter at this time. ATTENDANCE AT CITY MANAGER'S SPRING CONFERENCE: The City Manager presented a report dated January 19, 1967, requesting authorization to attend the Annual Spring Meeting of the City Managers' Department of the League of California Cities from February 8-10, 1967, in Palo Alto, California. Following brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize the City Manager to attend the City Manager's Conference in Palo Alto from February 8-10, 1967, and that he be reimbursed for his actual and necessary 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 SUMMARY OF REVENUES AND EPENDITURES FOR SECOND QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31~ 1966: The City Manager presented a report dated January 19, 1967, transmitting and reviewing the second quarterly report for the current fiscal year ending as of December 31, 1966, which compares the actual receipts and expenditures with the budget estimates. Councilman McCarney requested information concerning the amount of money owing the City Attorney for past litigation fees. Following discussion concerning this matter, the City Manager indicated that a further report and recommendation would be submitted to the Council regarding the possibility of transferring funds from the reserve account in order to pay these litigation fees in full. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the summary of Revenues and Expenditures for the Second Quarter ending December 31, 1966. RECLASSIFICATION OF SECRETARY TO ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND SECRETARY TO POLICE CHIEF: The City Manager presented a report dated January 19, 1967, reviewing the difficulty encountered in securing both a Secretary for the Assistant City Manager and a Secretary for the Police Chief, and recommending that consideration be given to a reclassification of these positions in order to employ personnel who have the troper training and background. Following discussion concerning this matter, it was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman McCarney to reclassify the positions of Secretary to the Assistant City Manager and Secretary to the Police Chief to Salary Range No. 18, which provides for a beginning step of $450 and a top step of $547 per month. 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 ADDITION TO CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST FOR SECRETARY: The City Manager presented a report dated January 19, 1967, outlining the need to add the name of an individual who had recently passed the test for the position of Secretary to the list certified for Secretary at the Council meeting of January 9, 1967. January 23, 1967 It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to include the name of Mrs. Lorna Pugmire on the certified employment list for the position of Secretary. MONTHLY VARIANCE REPORT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES, DECEMBER 1966: It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the Monthly Variance Report of Revenues and Expenditures for the month of December 1966. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 1966: Following discussion concern- ing various figures included within the Police Department portion of the Monthly Activity Report, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried, to receive and file the Monthly Activity Report for December 1966. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANT LIST, WARRANTS NO. 16305 THROUGH 16374: It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the Payroll Warrant List for the period ending January 8, 1967, Warrants No. 16305 through 16374 in the total amount of $19,491.63. 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. 16304 AND 16375 THROUGH 16557: Following brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman McCarney to approve the Commercial Warrant List, Warrants No. 16304 and 16375 through 16557 in the total amount of $19,514.32. 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 ENDING FOOD HANDLING PERMIT ORDINANCE: 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. 339 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 13-1.2 AND 13~1.10 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF PERMI~ FOR FOOD HANDLING BUSINESSES, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF 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 EXONERATION OF RELOCATION BOND--GEORGE M. ANDERSON: The City Manager presented a report dated January 19, 1967, recommending the exoneration of a bond posted by Dr. George M. Anderson for the relocation of an office building to 5641 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress. Although Dr. Anderson has not completed the required improvements. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to authorize the City Clerk to exonerate Bond No. 243791 issued by the PaCific Indemnity Company to Dr. George Anderson in October 1961, in the amount of $1,500. 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 January 23, 1967 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT--REqUEST FOR FEDERAL AID: Councilman Bowen, the City's representative on the Orange County Sanitation District, inquired regarding the feelings of the City Councilsconcerning the possibi- lity of the District requesting Federal funds, as discussed and continued at the City Council meeting of January 19, 1967. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman McCarney to direct the City's representative of Sanitation District No. 3 to vote in favor of applying for Federal Aid for the Sanitation District. Prior to voting on this motion, further discussion was held. In answer to a question from Councilman Harvey, Councilman Bowen indicated that the Sanitation District did have sufficient funds for the completion 6f its projected plans, and the Federal Aid would be used for the long-range plan. Mayor Noe indicated he is not opposed to a request for Federal Aid, but feels the City's representative should be allowed to vote as he felt, not at the direction of the Council. Councilman Kanel's motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 3 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and McCarney Bowen, Harvey, and Noe None It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman McCarney to go on record as being in favor of the Sanitation District's request for Federal Funds. The motion was carried by the following r~ll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe Bowen None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No oral communications from the audience were presented at this time. Councilman Kanel referred to several newspaper articles which had quoted him concerning discussions between the City of Cypress and the City of Buena Park regarding mutual problems which affect both cities. He further stated he felt the City's staff should make contacts with the administrative staff of BuenalPark for a preliminary study on the matter in question, which could be followed by a professional study. No further action was taken on this matter at this time. ADJOURNMENT: Discussion was held concerning the possibility of adjourning this meeting another time in order to consider the bids received by the Andover Land Company for the construction of the Walker Street storm drain. All Councilmen with the exception of Councilman Harvey, indicated that Saturday, January 28, 1967, at 10:00 a.m. would be a satisfactory meeting time. It was moved by Councliman Kanel and seconded by Councilman McCarney to adjourn this meeting at 10:12 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 1967. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe Harvey None MAYOR OF THE CITY'O~ CYPRESS ATTEST: CITY' CLERK 6P ~l~m CL~Y OF CYPRESS January 23, 1967