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Minutes 67-11-13175 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD November 13, 1967 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 1967, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Robert C. Harvey presiding. PRESENT: , Councilmen Bowen, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey ABSENT: Councilman Kanel Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James Erickson, Assistant City Manager Darrell Dalton, and Public Works Director Arthur Schatzeder. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of October 23, 1967, as mailed. STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: The City Manager advised that Assemblyman Cory would be unable to attend the afternoon session of this Council meeting since the legislature has been called into a special session in Sacramento. In reference to the Dairymen's Cooperative Fertilizer Plant in Cerritos, the City Manager informed the City Council that he had referred a reported violation of the Plant's special permit to the City Manager of Cerritos who stated that they had been unable to determine if a violation had taken place but would advise the City of any further action concerning this matter. A communication from the Cypress School District was presented verifying that the School Board would be available for a joint meeting with the City Council on January 8, 1968. Upon the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried to consider a request from Mrs. Bobbi Sison of the Cypress Junior Women's Club for a waiver of the business license fee requirement for a rummage sale to be held at the All American Market at Ball Road and Holder Street on Saturday, November 18, 1967. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried to grant the request of the Cypress Junior Women's Club for the waiver of the business license fee requirement. Upon the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Bowen and unanimously carried to place consideration of a communication, dated November 6, 1967, from the League of California Cities requesting the City Council to proclaim the week of November 17 through November 23, 1967, as "Farm-City Week" in the City of Cypress. It was then moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Bowen to request the Mayor to proclaim the week of November 17 through November 23, 1967, as "F - ' arm City Week" in the City of Cypress, following which Mayor Harvey did so proclaim. The City Manager presented a communication, dated November 6, 1967, from Mrs. Lee Crafts, Chairman of Cypress Beautification Program and Mrs. Howard Mann, President of the Woman's Club of Cypress, thanking the City Council and Cypress Chamber of Commerce for their support in the "Cypress Beautification Program" including the Kick-Off Dinner and the Poster Contest. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Bowen and unanimously carried to receive and file this communication and that a letter be directed to the Woman's Club congratulating them on the success of their first "Beautification Day" activities. Due to the length of the agenda, it was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried to consider Items 4 through 12 at this time. November 13, 1967 COMMUNICATION FROM DIEHL~ EVANS AND COMPANY RE: ANNUAL ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT: The City Manager presented the Annual Accountant's Report which was received by the City on October 27, 1967, for the financial transactions of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Bowen and unanimously carried, this Report be received and filed. COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 4:12 P.M. AND TOOK HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM. COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RE: EMPLOYEES' SAFETY AWARD: The City Manager presented a communication from Mr. Howard Gardner, Associate Director of the League of California Cities, transmit ting the final standings of cities throughout the State in the 1966-67 California Cities Employees Safety Contest. The communication further indicated that the City of Cypress had placed fifth in the classification of cities which employ between 51 and 150 employees and had no disabling injuries during the contest period. The City Manager indicated that a special award in recognition of this achievement has been scheduled to be presented at the evening portion of the Council meeting. It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT TRANSMITTING COPY OF MINUTES OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING: The City Manager stated that a communication, dated October 23, 1967, has been received from the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District transmitting a copy of the Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting held on October 19, 1967, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Bowen and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUESTING WAIVER OF FILING FEES FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: (DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL CENTER): The City Manager presented a conmunication, dated October 26, 1967, from Mr. Rex Nerison, Assistant Superintendent of Cypress School District, requesting the waiver of the fees for a Conditional Use Permit required for the construction of the District Educational Center to be located at 9470 Moody Street, Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Noe, and seconded by Councilman Kanel to authorize the waiver of fees for the Conditional Use Permit requested by the Cypress School District for construction of the District Educational Center to be located at 9470 Moody Street. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey None None COMMUNICATION FROM CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUESTING WAIVER OF FILING FEE FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (ARNOLD SCHOOL): The City Manager presented a communication, dated October 26, 1967, from Mr. Rex Nerison, Assistant Super- intendent of Cypress School District, requesting the waiver of the fees for a Conditional Use Permit required for construction of the Arnold School to be located at 9281 Denni Street, Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Noe to authorize the waiver of fees for the Conditional Use Permit requested by the Cypress School District for construction of the Arnold School to be located at 9281 Denni Street, Cypress. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe and Harvey None None COMMUNICATION FROM INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS RE: APPRE- CIATION FOR ATTENDANCE OF CITY BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT AT ANNUALlyBUSINESS MEETING: The City Manager presented a cormnunication, dated October 31, 1967, from Mr. T. H. Carter, Managing Director of the International Conference of Building Officials expressing appreciation to the City Council for permitting November 13, 1967 Building Superintendent Tom Nudson to attend the recent annual business meeting of the Association. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. COMMUNICATION FROM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD RE: TRANSFER OF OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE (STOP N GO MARKET): The City Manager presented a notice from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of an application for transfer of an off-sale beer and wine license for the Stop N Go Market at 4461 Cerritos Avenue, Cypress, from Ivan and Jo Ann Votaw to Lorne H. and Irene E. Des Rochers. The Police Department in an investigation of the applicant has found no logal basis for protesting the application. It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. COMMUNICATION FROM ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT OF CYPRESS JUNIOR COLLEGE RE: YOUTH IN GOVERNmeNT DAY: The City Manager presented a communication, dated November 3, 1967, from Mike Schroeder, President of the Associated Student Body of Cypress Junior College, expressing appreciation on behalf of the students for the opportunity to participate in the "Youth in Government Day" program in the City of Cypress and further encouraging continuation of this program. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Bowen and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF ON-SALE BEER LICENSE (THE WOLVERINE): The City Manager presented a communication giving notice from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of an application for transfer of an on-sale beer license at the Wolverine Beer Bar, at 6395 Ball Road, Cypress, from William D. Allen to Jocal Enterprises. This application had been continued at the October 23, 1967, meeting to allow the Police Department additional time to investigate the application. The Police Department found no legal basis to protest the subject ~pplication. It was moved by Councilman Bowen, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. Following discussion concerning the date for the public hearing on Annexation 67-3 it was unanimously agreed by the City Council members that the hearing be scheduled for Tuesday, December 26, 1967, The City Manager was requested to notify the Cypress School District Board of Trustees of the date of the public hearing. The City Manager and Public Works Director reviewed the preliminary draft of the revised Mastef Plan of Storm Drains for the City of Cypress. In addition to reviewing in detail the type of drainage facility required in various areas of the City, the City Council was advised that the major changes in the Master Storm Drain Plan was a consolidation of all Districts into a City-wide Drainage District and an increase in the acreage drainage fee throughout the City. RECESS: It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to recess at 5:20 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. that evening. CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor called the meeting back to order at 7:30 p.m., with the following in attendance: PRESENT: Councilmen Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James Erickson, Assistant City Manager Darrell Dalton, Public Works Director Arthur Schatzeder, Finance Director Jim Grissom, Police Chief George Savord, Planning Director George Putnam, Building Superintendent Tom Nudson, and Administrative Assistant Gene Poertner. November 13, 1967 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Members of Den 1 of Cub Scout Pack 206 posted colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATION OF SAFETY AWARD TO THE EMPLOYEES OF CITY OF CYPRESS FOR COMPLETION OF CONTEST PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 1966 to JUNE 30~ 1967: Mr. Steve Price, representative of State Compensation Insurance Fund, presented a safety award to the employees of the City of Cypress for completion of the contest period from July 1, 1966, to June 30, 1967, without a disabling injury. Mayor Robert C. Harvey accepted the safety award on behalf of the employees of the City of Cypress. Mr. James Duncan, 9582 Walker Street, Cypress, addressed the Council and reviewed the problems of recently constructed driveways on Walker Street between Ball Road and Orange Avenue. In response to several questions from the City Council, the Public Works Director advised that he was aware of these problems and had already met with the contractor in an attempt to resolve the driveway problems. Councilman McCarney suggested that the City Council withhold the progress payment to the contractor until this problem has been resolved. At the suggestion of Mayor Harvey, the Public Works Director indicated that he would be happy to meet with any of the property owners on Walker Street to discuss their individual problems. The City Manager reviewed items which had been discussed during the afternoon session of the City Council meeting. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to consider Item 32 on the agenda at this time. CONSIDERATION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST WARRANTS NO. 17851 THROUGH 17961: It was moved by Councilman McCarney, and seconded by Councilman Bowen to approve the Conmaercial Warrant Lists for Warrants No. 17851 through 17961, with the exception of Warrant No. 17953 for first progress payment to C. E. Hurley Contracting Company for the Walker Street construction project. In response to questions from the City Council, the City Manager advised that the contractor was expecting this first progress payment and that since the first payment is less than $4,000 of the total project cost of approxi- mately $25,000, the City Council would have an opportunity to withhold further payments if the problems are not resolved. The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman McCarney's motion: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 3 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen and McCarney Kanel, Noe and Harvey None The motion failed to carry. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the Con~ercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 17851 through 17961. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, Noe, and Harvey NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Bowen ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEN: McCarney The Mayor introduced Mr. Rolland Bigonger, newly elected Mayor of the City of Yorba Linda. PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION IN IMPOSING CONDITIONS NO. 6 AND 8 ON APPROVAL OF VARIANCE NO. V-253 (PUP 'N' TACO DRIVE UP): The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider an appeal of conditions 6 and 8 as imposed by the Cypress Planning Commission in approval of Variance No. V-253, requested by Russell C. Wendell, Jr., Pup 'N' Taco Drive Up, 10003 South Normandie, Los Angeles, California, 90044. November 13, 1967 The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its reports. The City Manager stated that the Affidavits of posting and publishing of the Public Hearing notices were on file in the Office of the City Clerk and no written communications concerning this matter had been received. In response to a question from Mayor Harvey, the City Attorney explained that the City Council could consider any and all matters pertaining to the original application and are not limited to only those items appealed by the applicant. In response to a question from Councilman Bowen, the City Manager read in full a communication, dated Noveraber 3, 1967, from Mr. Russell C. Wendell, Jr., requesting the appeal. The Planning Director then read into the record of the Public Hearing a report, dated November 9, 1967, regarding the action taken by the Cypress Planning Commission in imposing various conditions upon the approval of Variance No. V-253. In answer to an inquiry from Mayor Harvey, the Planning Director explained that the border barricade along the southerly boundary of the property adjacent to the existing alley had been required to limit access to the property. In reference to a question fro- Councilman McCarney, it was indicated that the present applicant had not been required to relocate a traffic signal at Lincoln Avenue and Walker Street since the signal had already been bud- geted for construction by the City, with the assistance of Arterial Highway Financing funds. Discussion ensued in regard to the application of condition 8 to the new plot plan which had been submitted by the applicant for consideration by the City Council. The Public Works Director stated that he had conferred with the applicant concerning ingress and egress to the proposed drive-thru restaurant, and it had been agreed to revise the plan to include a driveway entrance on Walker Street and two driveways on Lincoln Avenue. General discussion ensued regarding the width of the two driveways on Lincoln Avenue being increased and relocating the proposed building westerly on the property, with specific considerations of how this would affect the traffic flow patterns in the area. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against this appeal. Mr. Russell C. Wendell, Jr., 13717 Perchy Avenue, Gardena, addressed the Council as Vice President of the Pup 'N' Taco Drive Up Restaurants, indi- cating that relocating the building westerly on the lot would prohibit parking on the westerly side of the building. He further stated the easterly drive- way, which would be 12 feet, is proposed to be one-way. He also indicated that the layout of the restaurant as presented would be the most satisfactory since it is farthest away from the intersection. Councilman Bowen suggested that the Council consider adding 6 feet to the width of the most easterly driveway, thus increasing its width to 24 feet and reducing the separation between driveways as this would enable motorists to make safe turning movements and would further allow one driveway for ingress and one driveway for egress. Discussion ensued concerning Condition No. 6 required by the Planning Commission concerning the vacation or improvement of the alley and the installation of a border barricade. The applicant indicated that his Company was opposed to this condition being imposed since it would mean that his Company would be improving an alley to which they would have no access. General discussion ensued concerning vacation proceedings for alley abandon- ments and the time limits involved in these proceedings, and the Planning Director indicated that if the applicant desired to initiate vacation proceedings, it would have to be through separate action. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against the appeal of Variance No. V-253. November 13, 1967 Mr. John Smith, 9399 Esther Street, Cypress, addressed the Council encouraging the use of one driveway 35 feet wide, rather than two driveways. Mr. Ernest Holden, 10711 Ritter Street, Cypress, addressed the Council stating that the location of this restaurant at this particular intersection would inhibit the traffic flow in this area. He further pointed out that persons backing out of the parking spaces on the west side of the lot would interfere with through traffic, thus causing traffic backing up onto Lincoln Avenue. Mr. Bob Murrill, Lakewood Housing Corporation, 5464 Del Amo Boulevard, Long Beach, California, addressed the Council as representative of the property owners stating that the variance for parking spaces was necessitated because of the City's requirement for dedication on Walker Street. The City Attorney explained that dedication and improvements of street are not included in the criteria for determining a hardship in considering the requirements of a variance. Councilman Bowen suggested that if the appeal is granted, he would suggest that the Council consider amending Condition No. 6 to read: "A cash bond shall be posted for the improvement of the alley to the rear of the property in case the alley is not vacated within a 120-day period and providing the applicant shall initiate vacation proceedings for the entire longth of the property; and a border barricade shall be installed along the southerly boundary of the property adjacent to the alley." He further suggested that Condition No. 8 read: "The easterly driveway on Lincoln Avenue as shown on the Plot Plan 2 should be 24 feet, with a flat area of 18 feet, with the separation between driveways being 16 feet." There being no written communications or no further oral protests, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman McCarney to approve the appeal of the Planning Cormnission's decision in imposing Conditions No. 6 and 8 upon the approval of Variance No. V-253. Mayor Harvey stated that he favored the Variance as originally submitted to the Council and was not in favor of the change in the width of the driveways. Councilman Noe stated that he also did not favor the change in the proposed driveway width. The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman Bowen's motion: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 3 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen and McCarney Kanel, Noe, and Harvey None The motion failed to carry. Councilman Noe stated that before voting on this matter, he would prefer to refer the second plot plan back to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation. Mr. Wendell stated that his Company would not object to a 35=foot driveway. In response to a question from Mayor Harvey, the Public Works Director stated that he had not determined the best location for the thirty-five foot driveway which was recommended by the Planning Commission and that he had suggested two driveways in order to assure that ingress and egress would be property controlled. It was moved by Conncilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Noe to uphold the recormnendation of the Planning Commission and deny the appeal of the applicant. The City Attorney advised that this motion would give the applicant the prerogative to initiate vacation proceedings. The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman Kanel's motion: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey Bowen None Councilman Bowen stated that he had voted "no" because he preferred two driveways on Lincoln Avenue. November 13, 1967 The Mayor declared a 5-minute recess at 9:15 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:20 p.m., all City Councilmen being present. The Mayor announced that there had been a difference of opinion on the last vote as to whether the plot plan submitted to the Planning Commission or to the City Council had been considered in the motion. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Noe to rescind Councilman Kanel's previous motion. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey None None It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the granting of Variance No. V-253 for construction of a Pup 'N' Taco Drive Up Restaurant at the southeast corner of Lincoln Avenue and Walker Street, as presented on Plot Plan No. 2, subject to the conditions originally imposed b y the Cypress Planning Commission which are as follows: Full improvements on Walker Street and Lincoln Avenue shall be made in accordance with the Master Plan of Streets and Highways. Landscaping on Lincoln Avenue and Walker Street shall be provided as indicated on the plan. Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with the Master Plan of Drainage. All off-street parking places and directional arrow shall be painted on the property. Landscaped areas and irrigation shall be approved by the Planning Director. A cash bond shall be posted for the improvement of the alley to the rear of the p~o~erty in case the alley is not vacated, and a border barricade shall be installed along the southerly boundary of the property adjacent to the alley. An enclosed trash storage area shall be located on the property with a six foot high enclosure. The driveway on Lincoln Avenue shall be a minimum of 35 feet; the location to be approved by the City Engineer. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey None None PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-160 (LARWIN COMPANY FOR FRANK C. FERREIRA): The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider an application for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 90, to change the zone of a certain parcel of land from R-4 (High Density Multiple- family residential) and R-2 (Two-family Residential) to R-1 (One-family Residential) on property generally located on the east side of Grindlay Street, northerly of Orange Avenue, known as 9312 Grindlay Street, requested by Frank C. and Mary Ferreira, 9312 Gr~ndlay Street, Cypress, (Property Owner) by Larwin Company, 9300 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California, known as Zone Change No. Z-160. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its reports. The City Manager stated that the Affidavits of posting and publication of the Public Hearing were on file in the Office of the City Clerk and no written communications concerning this matter had been received. The Planning Director presented maps and a report outlining the action taken by the Cypress Planning Commission and submitting the Con~nission's recommendation of approval of the subject Zone Change. November 13, 1967 The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against this Zone Change. Mr. Lee Goldin, Vice President of Larwin Company, 9300 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California, addressed the Council speaking in favor of the Zone Change and offering to answer any questions the Council ~ay have regarding this matter. In response to a question from Mayor Harvey, the Planning Director stated that even with the loss of the multiple family units that would have been constructed under the present zoning, the City could still expect to reach a population of approximately 40,000 to 50,000. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Bowen and unanimously carried to read the following Ordinance by Title only: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM R-4 (HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND R-2 (TWO- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-1 (ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-160. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Bowen to approve 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, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey None None TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5374 (THIRD REVISED) LARWIN COMPANY: The City Manager presented Tentative Tract Map No. 5374 (Third Revised) located at the southeast corner of Bloomfield Street and Orange Avenue, consisting of 72 R-1 lots, requested by 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 Cormnission. Councilman Bowen expressed concern over the reverse corner Lots on Lots 339, 223, and 260 and suggested that the driveways be located on the north side of the lots. Mr. Lee Goldin, representing Larwin Company advised Councilman Bowen that the driveways will be located away from the corner or to the far side of the lots. In answer to a question from Councilman Bowen, the City Manager advised that the school site was originally a part of the P-D zone in which Tract 5374 is located. In reference to the drainage requirements for this Tract, Councilman Bowen questioned whether or not this property had been included in the original 2-A agreement and Mr. Lee Goldin advised that it had. In response to an inquiry from Councilman McCarney, the Planning Director explained the lot size requirements in a P-D zone. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 5374 (Revised) subject to the following conditions: 1. THat the turnaround on Alley "S" shall be required. 2. Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. A detail at the end of "S" Street with Alley "0" and "R" shall be approved by the staff. A six foot (6') high block wall fence shall be constructed along the side property lines of the R-1 properties abutting Alley "B" and the Tanglewood development located westerly of the area which was formerly the elementary school site. November 13, 1967 1_83 5. Vehicular access rights and pedestrian rights shall be granted to the City on the easterly side of Alley "B". 6. All arterial streets shall be fully dedicated and improved to City standards. 7. The developer shall grant all necessary easements for drainage purposes to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 8. Vehicular access rights shall be dedicated on Bloomfield Street and Orange Avenue on the Final Tract Map. 9. The parkway on Orange Avenue shall be landscaped and improved with an automatic sprinkler system. 10. The developer shall be required to provide a street lighting system approved by the City Engineer. 11. The curb radius on all cul-de-s acs shall be approved by the City Engineer. 12. Cul-de-sac streets shall have a minimum of 36' of pavement. 13. Street grades shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 14. Advance street light energy charges shall be paid. 15. Property line radii shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 16. Any required retaining walls shall have footings designed for an extension to an ultimate six feet (6') in height above the highest finished grade. 17. Street trees shall be of a size and type approved by the City Staff. 18. The blue border of the map shall be to the City limit line on Bloomfield Street and to the centerline of Orange Avenue. 19. All lots within the single-family portion of the subdivision shall drain to the front street with a minimum 1% grade. 20. Trash storage areas are required and shall be located adjacent to the through streets on those alleys which are not through alleys or those without turnarounds and shall be enclosed. 21. Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with the Master Plan of Drainage. 22. Developer shall meet all requirements of the Fire Prevention Bureau of the County of Orange. 23. The conditions of Modification of Conditional Use Permit No. C-166 shall be complied with. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, McCarney, Noe and Harvey NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Bowen ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Councilman Bowen stated that he had voted "no" since this had been his decision on the original extension of Tanglewood in this area. CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 6222 (LARWIN COMPANY): The City Manager presented Tentative Tract Map No. 6222 located immediately north of the Civic Center and extending from Walker Street to Grindlay Street, the most northerly boundary of the property being 681 feet south of Lincoln Avenue, consisting of 151 lots and 27½ acres, requested by 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. November 13, 1967 In response to a question from Mayor Harvey relative to why in Condition No. 24 the percentage of the gross area of the Tract which shall be donated to the City was reduced from 6 percent to three percent of the value of the gross area of the Tra~t, the Planning Director advised that the percentage was reduced because the density was reduced. In answer to an inquiry from Councilman McCarney, the Planning Director explained the procedure followed in obtaining the value of the gross area of the Tract. Councilman Bowen stated that, if approved, he would wish Condition 28 added to the conditions of approval stating "28~ The driveways on Lots 7, 11, 24 and 28 shall be located on the southerly portions of these lots." General discussion was held concerning the cost of the installation of the underground storm drain from Walker Street to the existing 2-A channel on the west side of Grindlay Street. Councilman Bowen stated that he would wish Item No. 3 to be changed to indicate that the drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with the Master Plan of Drainage in effect at the time of the recordation of the Final Tract Map. In answer to a question from Councilman Bowen, the City Attorney advised that the Tract under consideration is not subject to the 2-A agreement and, therefore, the City would not be limited to the $950 per acre drainage fee. He further stated that as a normal rule, in the case of a subdivision, the fees imposed are those which are in effect thirty days prior to the approval of the Tentative map; however, in this instance there is a conditional use permit which the City must also approve in order for the development to be approved. The City Manager stated that if the City Council would prefer to impose those drainage fees which will be in effect under the revised Master Plan of Drainage, the following wording could be utilized in lieu of the present wording for condition No. 3 as imposed by the Planning Commission: "In the instance of the drainage facilities or fees and in all other respects, the approval of the Tract Map is subject to the provisions of Conditional Use Permit No. 207, as approved by the City Council upon appeal." The City Manager stated that the City Council would be required to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission on Conditional Use Permit No. 207 if the City Council wished to add conditions to the subject permit. Mr. Lee Goldin, representing Larwin Company, addressed the Council requesting a clarification of the above-stated condition, after which he stated that he felt it would be unjust to impose a condition on the approval of a Tentative Tract Map requiring the payment of drainage fees which are not in effect at the time of the map approval and would in effect constitute imposing fees retroactively. Councilman Bowen advised that the City would soon have under consideration a revised Master Plan of Drainage and due to the apparent deficiencies in the present drainage funds, it appears necessary for the City to increase drainage fees. Following further discussion regarding the imposition of the above-stated condition, the City Attorney stated that he did not believe the condition if imposed would be an indeterminate condition, as suggested by Mr. Goldin, but that it would be indeterminate only until such time as the Conditional Use Permit is approved, at which time it will become a determinate condition. The City Attorney further suggested that if the Council wished to impose the fees proposed under the revised Master Plan of Drainage, it could also disapprove the map until the Master Plan of Drainage is revised to adequately take care of the drainage problems or until the drainage fees are determined; or continue consideration of the tentative map, with the consent of the subdivider. In response to a question from Mayor Harvey, the Planning Director advised t hat 17 of the 27 ac~es involved would come under the requirement for a Conditional Use Permit since they are in the Civic Center overlay zone. In response to a question from Councilman Kanel, the City Manager reviewed the reasons for the necessity to revise the Master Plan of Drainage fees for the City stating that the City was in need of a more uniform drainage fee to handle the drainage requirements for the City. November 13, 19~7 185 Mayor Harvey stated that he felt that imposing a drainage fee requirement for revised Master Plan of Drainage fees solely on the basis of a portion of a parcel of property being located in a Civic Center overlay zone would be unfair. In answer to a question from Councilman Noe, Mr. Goldin stated that Larwin Company would not be willing to increase the percentage of the gross value of the Tract to be donated to the City to sic percent. Mr. Goldin further advised that although the increase in density was only 1¼ percent, the Larwin Company is willing to advance the three percent payment. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman McCarney to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 6222 subject to the following conditions: Walker Street shall be dedicated and improved in conformance with the General Plan of Streets and Highways. Access rights shall be dedicated to the City along all lots siding onto Walker Street and the most northerly portion of Watson and Nelson Streets adjacent to the Tract. Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with the Master Plan of Drainage. 4. Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. An ornamental concrete block wall shall be constructed along the southerly boundary of the Tract immediately adjacent to the Civic Center, along all lots siding onto Grindlay Street, and along all lots siding onto Walker Street. The ornamental wall on the south property line immediately adjacent to the Civic Center shall be approved by the Architectural Contrbl Committee of the City. The Tract Map is approved subject to the approval of a Zone Change from R-4 and R-2 to R-1. The developer shall construct an underground storm drain from Walker Street to the existing 2-A Channel on the west side of Grindlay Street. The design and location of the storm drain shall be approved by the City Engineer. Funds for design shall be advanced by the developer. All street trees shall be of a size and type approved by the City staff. All Streets shall be dedicated and improved within the boundary of the Tract. 11. Five foot sidewalks are permitted adjacent to the curbs on all interior streets. 12. Four foot tree wells shall be required on all streets having walks adjacent to the curbs, per City standards. 13. 14. The extension of Watson Street to the south shall be completely improved with curbs and gutters on the west and curb, gutter, and sidewalk on the east. The extension shall be pave~ to the most southerly boundary of the Tract. A three foot parkway easement shall be provided behind and adjacent to all sidewalks on interior streets; this parkway easement shall not be more than eight and one-half (8½) feet in depth behind the face of the curb. 15. All fifty-one foot streets shall be xmproved with forty feet of paving curb to curb. All forty-seven foot streets shall have thirty-six feet of paving curb to curb. 16. Drainage easements required to drain adjacent properties shall be provided as required by the City Engineer. 17. A wall shall be constructed along those portions of the rear pro- perty lines of Lots 112,113, and 114 immediately adjacent to Watson Street and Nelson Street. Tree wells shall be inset at the property lines as required by the City Engineer with a 4' by 4' tree well. November 13.~ 1967 18. Location of all street furniture shall be approved by the City Engineer. 19. Advance street light energy charges shall be paid. 20. The developer shall provide a street lighting system approved by the City Engineer. 21. Street sections as shown on the Map ate not approved. 22. Interior street structural sections to be based on recommendation and soils report by soils engineering firm acceptable to the City Engineer, with T.I. of 3.5 for streets with 36' of paving and T.I. of 5 for streets with 40' of paving. 23. Drainage easements as shown on the Map are not approved. 24. The developer shall donate to the City 3% of the gross area of the Tract or 3% of the value of the gross area of the Tract. 25. The developer shall be reimbursed for all Master Plan of Drainage facility expenditures above 3% of the value of the gross area of the Tract. 26. The landscape treatment of the parkway on Grindlay Street and Walker Street shall be of a unique design approved by the City staff. 27. All utility service panels and meters shall be located within the fencing of the property they serve on the Contempo Series. 28. The driveways on Lots 7, 11, 24 and 28 shall be located on the southerly portions of these lots. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey Bowen None RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY'S INTENTION TO GRANT OIL PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO TEXACO, INC.: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 7, 1967, outlining action which has been taken over the past several months by the City in attempting to clarify the status of the franchises which have previously been granted by the County of Orange and indicating that the pipeline franchise of Texaco, Inc. appears to be the last franchise which is required to be processed by the City Council of those which were issued by Orange County. The City Manager stated that the City has received an application for franchise within the City of Cypress from Texaco, Inc. indicating that Texaco, Inc. is willing to pay an annual franchise fee of two percent of the gross annual receipts which are received as a result of the use, operation and possession of said franchise. The two percent franchise fee is the same amount the City previously received under the franchise granted by Orange County. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconde,d by Councilman McCarney to adopt the following Resolution, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 822 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A FRANCHISE TO TEXACO, INC., TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE PIPELINES AND OTHER FACILITIES AND APPURTENANCES FOR THE TRANSMITTING AND DIS- TRIBUTION OF OIL OR PRODUCTS THEREOF IN AND ACROSS PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN TME CITY OF CYPRESS AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING THEREON. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey None None November 13~ 1967 AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE CASH BOND TO LARWIN COMPANY FOR BLOOMFIELD IMPROVEMENTS AND CONCURRENCE IN CITY STREET IMPROVEMENT POLICY REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO CENTERLINE: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 9, 1967, reviewing action which had been taken in the past regarding the City's policy to require street improvements adjacent to subdivisions to be constructed to the centerline of the street in areas where existing pavement was substandard. The report further indicated that Larwin Company had been requested to post a cash bond in the amount of $4,500 to insure the completion of Bloomfield Street improvements to c en terline. This cash bond was to be held until such time as either the street improvements were completed or the City Council approved a policy of not requiring street improvements to centerline. The City Manager stated that the City of Los Alamitos has advised the Public Works Department that the Lapwin Company has advanced $900 to the City of Los Alamitos which, in their opinion, completes the requirement for street improvements on Bloomfield Street witnih the City of Los Alamitos and has authorized the City of Cypress to release the $4,500 cash bond which was posted by Larwin Company to guarantee the completion of these improvements on Bloomfield Street. The City Manager advised the Council that, in the absence of an approved street improvement policy, the City Staff has been requiring the improve- ments to be constructed to centerline on all developments adjacent to arterial streets where either the grade has been changed or the existing pavement is substandard. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Kanel to concur in the street improvement policy of requiring street improvements adjacent to subdivisions to be constructed to the centerline of the street in areas where the grade has been changed or the existing pavement is substandard, as originally outlined in the report to the City Council dated November 10, 1966; and further authorize the Staff to release the $4,500 cash bond submitted by Larwin Company for the Bloomfield Street improvements, as requested by the City of Los Alamitos. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey Bowen None RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS AND SETTING THE TIME AND DATE 187 FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROTESTS: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 9, 1967, giving notification that the Local Agency Formation Commission has a-proved the City of Cypress Annexation Proposal No. 67-3 which includes the frontage properties on the north and south sides of Lincoln Avenue east of Moody Street and indicating that the next action to be taken by the City Council would be to initiate the annexation proceedings and establish the date and time for the Public Hearing to consider protests. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Noe to adopt the following Resolution establishing December 26, 1967, at 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, as the time, date and place for the Public Hearing. The title of the Resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 823 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAlrE BEEN INITIATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED THEREIN AND DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 67-3" AND SETTING FORTH ITS REASONS FOR DESIRING SAID ANNEXATION AND GIVING NOTICE OF HEARING REGARD- ING SAID RESOLUTION. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey None None Councilman Kanel stated that he had voted in favor of the Resolution in order to allow the Public Hearing. November 13, 1967 ACCEPTENCE OF ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR PORTION OF 2-A DRAINAGE FACILITY-- WALKER STREET AND GRINDLAY STREET DISTRICT 2-A: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 9, 1967, indicating that the developer of Tract No. 6222, which is located north of Orange Avenue between Grindlay and Walker Streets, proposes to use a closed conduit channel in lieu of the open channel as the consideration for an optional design standards sub- division. The funds for the design of this channel are to be advanced by the developer of the Tract. The City Manager stated that the City has received a proposal for the design of the storm drain facility from the engineering firm of Toups Engineering, Inc., which includes field survey work required for design, re- view of hydrology and hydraulic calculations and construction plans,!specifi- cations, and quantity and cost estimates, design of a sewer siphon in Grindlay Street to clear the storm drain and related work. The engineering design and specifications are subject to City review and approval prior to contract award. The proposal indicates that the cost of the preparation of construction plans and specifications will not exceed $3,525.00 and the construction surveying costs will not exceed $1,175.00. In answer to a question from Councilman Bowen, the Public Works Director stated that the engineering proposal was reasonable for the work invol~d. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Kanel to authorize the design of the portion of the 2-A drainage facility between Walker Street and Grindlay Street in Drainage District 2-A and authorize the City Manager to accept the proposal of Toups Engineering, Inc., dated October 24, 1967, for the engineering design with the funds for the design to be advanced by Larwin Company as per Condition No. 8 on Tentative Tract 6222. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey None None AUTHORIZATION OF ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF BOND FOR DRAINAGE ENGINEERING STUDIES-- HENRY HEISHI: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 3, 1967, concerning the extensions on the indenmity bond which have been granted to Henry Neishi in order to allow him to complete a more thorough study and investigation of the drainage solution for his property on the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Bloomfield Street. The report further indicated that, although Mr. Neishi has submitted a proposal for the storm drain, which would carry the storm waters to Coyote Creek Channel, this solution was not acceptable since it would require installation of a flap gate which would mean that during a heavy storm, drainage could not enter the Coyote Creek Channel. Therefore, Mr. Neishi has requested an additional one-year extension on the bond originally posted with the City in the amount of $3,908.30, pursuant to an agreement, dated September 30, 1965, which guarantees payment of drainage fees for the subject property. The City Manager stated that since the curb line and street capacity for storm waters have now been established for Bloomfield Street, it appears that a drainage solution for this area can be determined within the next year which would allow Mr. Neishi additional time to complete all necessary engineering studies. Following general discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Noe to authorize a one-year extension of the Indenmity Bond posted by Mr. Henry Neishi in the amount of $3,908.30, with the condition that, if the engineering studies are not completed by Mr. Neishi prior to the expiration of the bond, the bond will be considered defaulted and the monies will be placed in Drainage District 2-A fund. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey Hone None AUTHORIZATION TO EMPLOY ENGINEER TO COMPLETE ENGINEERING PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF KATELLA AVENUE: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 9, 1967, reviewing the discussions which have been held regarding the ultimate improbement of Katella Avenue adjacent to the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course. The report indicated that the City had offered to complete the engineering if the property owners agreed to install curb, gutter, and paving and dedication of an additional twenty '(20) feet of right-of-way, at an estimated total cost of $60,000. November 13. 1967 The City Manager indicated that if the property 9wners agreed to this proposal, the project would be completed in conjunction with the improve- ment of Katella Avenue by the City of Los Alamitos and that Voorheis-Trindle- Nelson, Inc., as engineers for the City of Los Alamitos, would complete the engineering specifications. The City has received a proposal in the amount of $1,040 for this work which appears acceptable to the Public Works Director. It was moved by Councilman Nee and seconded by Councilman Bowen to authorize employment of Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc. to complete the engineering plans for the ultimate improvement of Katella Avenue adjacent to the Los Alamitos Golf Course and Race Track, at a cost not to exceed $1,040, subject to the approval of the project by the adjacent property owners. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Nee, and Harvey None None REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK PROPOSALS FOR ARTERIAL BEAUTIFICATION PLAN: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 8, 1967, outlining the need for the City to authorize the preparation of an Arterial Beautifi- cation Plan for the City of Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Nee, seconded by Councilman Bowen and unanimously carried to continue consideration of this matter until the City Council meeting of Movember 27, 1967, to allow the Council an opportunity to review the specifications. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO TRAFFIC CODE RE: ADVISORY TRAFFIC COMMITTEE: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 8, 1967, which reviewed a recent survey conducted by the Staff on traffic advisory committees in other communities and outlined various suggestions for the organization of an advisory traffic committee for the City of Cypress. Mayor Harvey suggested that the Advisory Traffic Committee meetings be held in the evening since this is more convenient for the conduct of public hearings and that there be five lay members on the committee, with the chairman to be selected by the total connnittee. Following a review of the reasons for the recommendations by the City Manager it was moved by Councilman Nee, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to continue consideration of the organization of the Advisory Traffic Committee until the meeting of November 27, 1967. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS TO CIVIC CENTER: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 6, 1967, reviewing the study completed by the staff for a directional sign program to establish traffic patterns to the Cypress Civic Center. It was suggested that the proposed sign consist of a drawing of the Civic Center with the words "Cypress Civic Center" printed beneath and a directional arrow on top of the sign, all of which will be green on a white background. The sign, which is 24-inches wide and 30-inches high, is proposed to be located at the intersections of Valley View and Orange, Walker and Orange, Grindlay and Orange, Moody and orange, Lincoln and Moody, Walker and Lincoln, Ball and Moody, and Ball and Walker. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Bowen to authorize the staff to proceed with the purchase of twenty direetional signs and fourteen sign posts at a cost not to exceed $300.00 from the Community Promotional account, and further authorize installation of the signs at the suggested locations. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Nee, and Harvey None None APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS--ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CONTROL CONSOLE: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 9, 1967, outlining the need to purchase an Electronic Communications Control Console for the Police Department to consolidate all of the cemmu- cations system facilities lnto one central control panel which will serve November 13, 1967 as the nerve center for the public safety facility and will handle both routine and emergency conditions in the connnunity. The report further reviewed the specifications for the Control Console which have been reviewed and approved by the engineers of the Orange County Communications Center. The City Manager indicated that the bidders would be allowed thirty (30) days to complete their proposals and that an additional thirty (30) days would be allowed for a review of the proposals by the Staff and the engineers of Orange County Communications Center. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Bowen to approve the specifications for the Electronic Communications Control Console and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids, with bids to be returned to the City no later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 18, 1967. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ASSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe and Harvey None None RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CANCEL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 6, 1967, transmitting a copy of a Resolution which has been prepared by the County Coansel's Office by which the City would consent to the cancellation of taxes by the County of Orange under the Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4986 without the consent of the City Attorney. This Resolution is pursuant to the amendment to this section of the Revenue and Taxation Code approved by the State Legislature which will be effective on November 8, 1967. The City Manager advised the City Council that the City Attorney had no objection to this procedure. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Noe to adopt the following Resolution, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 824 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATE OFFICERS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CANCEL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY OR OTHER OFFICER OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ASSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey None None REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 9, 1967, outlining the plans which are underway for a Christmas Program to be held at the Civic Center which is being coordinated by the City Staff and Chamber of Commerce and stating that the Staff has secured a proposal from Foley Advertising Dis~ play Company for outside Christmas decorations for the Council Chambers and City Hall which will consist of garlands and starbursts to be placed on the entrances to the City Hall, Police Department and Council Chambers, as well as outdoor lights for decorating a thirty-foot Christmas tree. The City Manager advised that the Christmas Program will be initiated on Friday, December 8, 1967. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Bowen to authorize the Staff to acquire the Christmas decorations from Foley Advertising Display Company, and any other incidental expenditures related to the decoration of the Civic Center, in an amount not to exceed $300. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey None None NQV~mh~r 1~, 1967 REQUEST FOR EXCHANGE OF HOLIDAYS: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 7, 1967, reviewing the provisions of the Personnel Ordinance relating to holidays for City employees which essentially provide for employees to observe the preceding Friday when a holiday falls on a Saturday and the following Monday when a holiday falls on a Sunday. The City Manager stated that, due to these provisions, the day before Christmas holiday, which was exchanged for Columbus Day holiday by the City employees and falls on a Sunday this year, would be observed on the same day as Christmas. This would mean that the City employees who have already worked on Columbus Day will lose one holiday this calendar year unless an adjustment in holidays is approved by the Council. It was suggested that the day after the Thanksgiving holiday be exchanged for the day before Christmas holiday for this calendar year only. In response to a question from Councilman Noe, the City Manager stated that the City Staff will investigate the possibility of having a recording de~- vice installed in the main switchboard so that citizens calling the City Hall on a holiday will be advised that the offices are closed. He further indicated that he did not believe the device could be installed in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Bowen and unanimously carried to approve the day after Thanksgiving as an employee holiday in lieu of the day before Christmas for the 1967 year. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING AIDE--TRAFFIC CLASSIFICATION: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 7, 1967, advising that, with the resignation of the Assistant Traffic Engineer, a review of the classification of this position has been completed and it was determined that in accordance with the organization of the Public Works Department, it would appear appropriate at this time to recruit for a Principal Engineering Aide, with experience in traffic, rather than for an Assistant Traffic Engineer. In order to accomplish this, it will be necessary to add the Principal Engineering Aide-Traffic classification to the Position Classification Plan of the City. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Noe to adopt the following Resolution, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 825 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 803 BY ADDING A POSITION CLASSI- FICATION FOR PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING AIDE-TRAFFIC TO THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ASSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey None None It was then moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Noe to authorize the City Manager to recruit for a Principal Engineering Aide- Traffic as the replacement of the Assistant Traffic Engineer. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey None None REQUEST TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL DETECTIVE POSITION: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 9, 1967, outlining the need to establish an additional detective position in the Police Department to assist with the workload of the Investigation Division which has increased substantially. The City Manager stated that it is anticipated that the Patrolman position that would be vacated by the promotion to Detective would not be filled until the next fiscal year. November 13, 1967 It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to authorize an additional position of Detective in the Police Department for the remainder of the 1967-68 fiscal year with the under- standing that the vacancy created by this promotion would not be filled until the next fiscal year. REQUEST FOR SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENT--CIVIL ENGINEER ASSOCIATE: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 9, 1967, advising that with the recent resignation of the Civil Engineer Associate, a review of the position was made and, in terms of a recruitment program, it was determined that it would appear appropriate at this time to adjust the salary range for this position in an attempt to attract the most qualified candidates. The report further outlined the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position which include the direction of all the design functions for street improvements, storm drains and other public improvements to be constructed in the City. The report further indicated that the existing salary range for this position is slightly below the salaries being offered by other cormnunities. In addition, because of the responsibilities of the position, the desirable qualifications have been up-graded to require at least one of the three years of professional experience to be in a supervisory capacity. It was moved by Councilman Bowen and seconded by Councilman Noe to authorize an adjustment in the Salary Range for the position of Civil Engineer Associate from Range 41 to Range 43, with a beginning salary of $831 and a top step of $1,012. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COI~CILMEN: Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey None None CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST--SENIOR ENGINEERING AIDE: The City Manager presented a report, dated November 9, 1967, reviewing the results of an examination conducted for the position of Senior Engineering Aide. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Bowen, and unanimously carried to certify the eligible list for Senior Engineering Aide, as sub- mitted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral cormmunications presented at this time. Mayor Harvey indicated that he had the opportunity to view the Cypress Police Department Color Guard on two occasions recently and their conduct had brought recognition to the City of Cypress. Since some of the equipment utilized by the Color Guard is borrowed, he further suggested that the Council may wish to consider appropriating additional funds for the purchase of the State and United States flags, as well as other incidental equipment which is needed. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried to place this matter on the agenda at this time. It was then moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried to request the Staff to investigate the equipment needs of the Cypress Police Department Color Guard and provide the Council with a reconm~ndation as to the amount of funds which would be required to be appropriated for purchase of this equipment. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Bowen and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:22 p.m. TT ST: CiT~/~LERKv~4~/Zf ~$~/~Ty OF CYPRESS November 13. 1967