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Minutes 68-07-22MINUTES OF A I{EGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD July 22, 1968 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 1968, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Richard L. Bowen presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanode, Noe and Bowen Kanel Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex and City Attorney James Erickson. Councilman Harvey indicated that he had received a number of inquiries at the Orange County Fair Exhibit Booth in reference to a development called Cypress Greens which was proposed to be located at the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Denni Street and which consisted of shopping center, apartment units and cluster-type single-family homes. He indicated that a large rendering of the proposed development was on display at the Cypress exhibit. The City Manager indicated that he had no information in reference to this development; however, further investigation would be made. COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 2:36 P.M. AND TOOK HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unani- mously carried, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 8, 1968, as mailed. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Kanode, and unani- mously carried to approve the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 15, 1968, as mailed. Mayor Bowen read in full a letter of resignation dated July 22, 1968, from Planning Commissioner John Smith. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried, to place this matter on the agenda for consideration at this time. Following a discussion regarding the plans of the City Council to interview applicants for Planning Commissioner appointments, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried, to table the letter of resignation dated July 22, 1968, from Mr. Smith at this time. At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried, to place extension of time for the Maintenance Man II eligible list on the agenda for considera- tion at this time. The City Manager indicated that it was desirable to extend the Maintenance Man II Eligible List which had expired on May 22, 1968, for a ninety-day period which would allow for appointment to that position from that list without requiring additional promotional examinations. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried to approve the extension of the Maintenance Man II Eligible List for a ninety-day period. At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unanimously carried to place on the agenda a communication dated July 19, 1968, from American Legion Cypress Post 295 which requested the City Council to waive fees required for a conditional use permit. 429 The City Manager presented a cormnunication dated July 19, 1968, from American Legion Cypress Post 295 which indicated that in conjunction with the application by the American Legion for a club license at 9739 South Walker Street, the Post was required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit; and requested waiver of the permit fees on the basis that the organization is non-profit in nature. Councilman Kanode inquired as to the previous policy which the City Council has established in reference to waiving fees of this type for Conditional Use Permits and was advised by the City Manager that the City Council has in the past, approved waiver of fees for Conditienal Use Permits for other governmental agencies, churches and non-profit organizations. Councilman Harvey inquired of the City Attorney as to whether or not members of the City Council who belong to the American Legion are eligible to cast a vote on this matter, at which time the City Attorney advised that Council members may vote as long as they disclose their membership in the organization and further are not officers or members of the board of directors of said organization. At that time, both Councilmen Kanel and Bowen indicated that they were members of the American Legion; however, were not officers of that organization. In reference to consideration of renewal of the contract with the Cypress Chamber of Commerce which is scheduled for consideration during the evening portion of the City Council meeting, Councilman Harvey stated for the record that he is a member of the Cypress Chamber of Con~nerce, but is not an officer of that organization. Following further discussion in reference to waiving Conditional Use Permit fees, it was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Noe to waive the fees for a Conditional Use Permit for American Legion Cypress Post 295. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None At the request of the City Manager and City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to go into an executive session at 3:29 p.m. for the purposes of discussing personnel and litigation matters. The meeting was called back to order at 4:00 p.m. with all City Councilmen being present. The City Council discussed the various ideas and suggestions in reference to the All America Cities Award and requested the City Manager to contact Cypress Junior College to determine whether or not they would be interested in meeting with the Council to discuss the All America Cities Award Program. RECESS: Following further discussion in reference to this award program, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unanimously carried to recess at 4:55 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. that evening. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called back to order at 7:30 p.m., with the following in attendance: PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James Erickson, Administrative Assistant Gene Poertner, Police Chief George Savord, Finance Director Jim Grissom, Planning Director George Putnam, Building Superintendent Tom Nudson, Public Works Director Arthur Schatzeder, and Administrative Interns Connie Cheney and Gary Kariker. ~July 22, 1968 At this time, the City Manager presented Mayor Bowen with a ribbon which was received by the City of Cypress for its Exhibit Booth at the Orange County Fair for the 6th place award. Mayor Bowen accepted the ribbon on behalf of the City and indicated that it would be placed in the City trophy case. The Mayor then thanked those persons who worked on the preparation of the Exhibit Booth. Special recognition was given to Gene Poertner, George Putnam and Tom Nudson for their efforts in constructing the booth. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PUBLICATION OF LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS FOR 1968-69 FISCAL YEAR: The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, reviewing the results of bids which were received from five newspapers for publica- tion of legal advertisements for the 1968-69 fiscal year. The bid results indicated that the rates of all newspapers submitting bids were almost identical, with the Los Alamitos-Cypress News-Enterprise having a larger number of paid subscriptions within the City. Following general discussion, it was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Kanode to determine that the bid proposal dated July 12, 1968, from the Los Alamitos-Cypress News-Enterprise for the publication of legal notices be accepted as the lowest and best bid and that the City Council authorize the Staff to utilize the News-Enterprise for the required legal publications during the 1968-69 fiscal year. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF WALKER STREET FROM ORANGE TO CRESCENT: The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, from the Public Works Director reviewing the results of a bid opening conducted on July 17, 1968, at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the City Clerk for street improvements on Walker Street from Orange Avenue to Crescent Avenue. The report indicated that of two bids submitted for this project, Sully Miller Construction, P. O. Box 432, Orange, California, had submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of $102,975.30, which is approximately 6.83% below the Engineer's estimate for the project. In response to Councilman Harvey's inquiries relative to whether or not there would be adequate provisions made for the vehicles at the fire station to reqpond effectively to emergency situations during the construction of Walker Street, the Public Works Director advised that there would be one lane in each direction open to traffic at all times. He further stated that the fire department representatives would be advised of the time and place of the pre-construction meeting at which time recommendations will be received relative to maintaining adequate emergency access for fire department vehicles. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Noe to determine that the lowest and best bid was submitted by Sully Miller Construction Corf~any for the construction of street widening and related improvements on Walker Street from Orange Avenue to Crescent Avenue and that the contract be awarded to Sully Miller Construction Company, P. O. Box 432, Orange, California, as per their proposal dated July 17, 1968, in the amount of $102,975.30. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF VALLEY VIEW STREET FROM CERRITOS TO ORANGE: The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, from the Public Works Director reviewing the results of a bid opening conducted on July 17, 1968, at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the City Clerk for street improvements on Valley View Street from Cerritos Avenue to Orange Avenue. The report indicated that of seven bids submitted for this project, John Ewles, Inc., 14876 Dillow Street, Westminster, California, had submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of $59,487.60, which is approximately 9.23% below the Engineer's estimate for the project. July 22, 1968 In response to a question from Councilman Harvey, the City Manager stated that the project would involve the construction of four travel lanes; two in each direction. He further stated that this is not the ultimate improvement of Valley View Street. In response to a question from Councilman Harvey, the Public Works Director advised that there will be a graded shoulder on the west side of Valley View Street near the High School site which will provide for emergency parking situations and indicated that he did not feel there would be a problem with cars parking on Valley View during the day at this time. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Kanode to determine that the lowest and best bid was submitted by John Ewles, Inc. for the construction of street widening and related improvements on Valley View Street from Cerritos Avenue to Orange Avenue and that the contract be awarded to John Ewles, Inc., 14876 Dillow Street, Westminster, California, as per their proposal dated July 17, 1968, in the amount of $59,487.60. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time. COMMUNICATION FROM SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY RE: MAINTENANCE OF VALLEY VIEW STREET RAILROAD CROSSING DEVICE NO. 6N-22.23: The City Manager reviewed a communication dated June 17, 1968, addressed to the Public Utilities Con~nisston from the Southern Pacific Company indicating that Southern Pacific Company is willing to assume the responsibilityfor 50% of the maintenance costs for the railroad crossing device on Valley View Street under an agreement with the City of Cypress. The communication further requests that the City acknowledge its approval of this cost apportionment for the maintenance program to the Public Utilities Commission and indicates that this exchange of correspondence would supple- ment the existing agreement which covers the installation of the crossing protection device. The City Manager indicated that the supplemental agreement would actually reduce the cost to the City since the original agreement had provided for the City to pay for 100% of the maintenance costs of the crossing gates in the median island on Valley View whild under the new proposal, the City would share to the extent of 50% for maintenance of the entire installation which will be reimbursed to the City from State funds. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Harvey to direct the City Manager to notify the Public Utilities Commission that the City of Cypress agrees to the 50% cost apportionment for the mainte- nance of Valley View Street Railroad Crossing Device No. 6N-22.23. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY RE: SUPPORT OF RED ROUTE FOR HUNTINGTON BEACH FREEWAY: The City Manager reviewed a communication dated July 5, 1968, from the City of Fountain Valley transmitting a copy of a Resolution of that City urging the State Highway Commission to approve the Red Route for location of the proposed Huntington Beach Freeway. The City Manager indicated that the City Council has previously gone on record in support of the Red alignment and has notified the State Highway Commission to this effect. The City Manager further advised that a Public Hearing will be held on the location of the Freeway on July 26, 1968, and that the cities of Cypress, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach will present a united position in reference to the selection of this Freeway alighment at the scheduled Public Hearing. .July 22, 1968 employed 1 o e 1 presentation out- lining the reasons for selection of the Red alignment to be introduced at the Public Hearing; and that this presentation is to be reviewed by the four cities at a meeting held prior to the Public Hearing at which Mayor Bowen will be present. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Noe to receive and file the communication from the City of Fountain Valley and to request and authorize the Mayor and Staff to take appropriate action in support of the Red alignment of the proposed Huntington Beach Freeway at the Public Hearing scheduled for July 26, 1968. Mayor Bowen then advised that the meeting between the cities will be held on July 24, 1968, following which Councilman Harvey's motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen Hone None COMMUNICATION FROM MR. PHIL WILLIAMS RE: VOLUNTEER FIP~E DEPARTMENT: The City Manager presented a communication dated July 9, 1968, from Phil Williams, 5552 Bishop Street, Cypress, transmitting a report regarding the operation of the existing paid-call volunteer fire department and requesting consideration of establishing a crew of paid full-time firemen on duty at the existing fire stations in Cypress and Los Alamitos. The City Manager then reviewed the progress which has been made in the creation of a fire service area proposed for the conmunities of Cypress, Los Alamitos, and La Palma as well as the County unincorporated areas, including Rossmoor and indicated that the County has budgeted sufficient funds for construction of a fire station and required equipment during the 1968-69 fiscal year. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Noe to refer the report prepared by Mr. Willjams to Mr. Osterman, Orange County Fire Warden, for a report as to the accuracy of the report of Mr. Willjams and the feasibility of the proposal, with Mr. Osterman's comments to be presented to the City Council within thirty days. Following further discussion, Councilman Kanode's motion was unanimously carried. Following a suggestion from Councilman Harvey, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unanimously carried to place considera- tion of a study of mutual aid from surrounding cities for fire protection, with the study to be coordinated with the report from Mr. Osterman's office relative to the report prepared by Mr. Willjams. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Noe to direct the Staff to undertake a feasibility study on mutual aid agreements be- tween surrounding cities for fire protection, with this study to be coor- dinated with the report from the Orange County Fire Warden's office rela- tive to the proposal submitted by Mr. Willjams. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIANS AGAINST THE TAX TRAP INIATIVE COMMITTEE RE: WATSON PROPOSAL: The City Manager presented a communication dated July 9, 1968, from Jack Rees, Joseph Diviny and Robert C. Brown represent- ing the recently-formed committee entitled Californians Against the Tax Trap Initiative requesting the City Council to join in the campaign in opposition to the Watson proposal to limit property taxes which will be placed on the November ballot. July 22, 1968 The City Manager advised that the League of California Cities is quite concerned with this measure since similar proposals in other states have created serious problems for local governments including in some cases the actual discontinuance of many of the basic services required for the local citizens. He further indicated that the League is in the process of preparing a report with recommendations as to the best approach to be taken in opposition to this measure. It was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to receive and file the conmunication from the Californians Against the Tax Trap Initiative Committee and to delay action on this matter until the League of Cities report has been received. COMMUNICATION FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY TRANSMITTING NOTICE FROM PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION RE: PROPOSED RATE INCREASE BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY: The City Manager presented a communication dated July 1, 1968, from Southern California Edison Company transmitting a notice from the Public Utilities Commission that an application has been filed by Southern California Edison Companu requesting authorization to increase rates in areas receiving electric service from the Edison Company. The City Manager indicated that an exhaustive review of this request will be made by the Public Utilities Commission to determine the validity of the request. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried this communication be received and filed. COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT RE: MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: The City Manager reviewed a communication dated July 12, 1968, from Mr. Jack H. Kimball, District Manager of the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District transmitting a copy of the Minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting held June 20, 1968. A copy of these Minutes will be on file in the office of the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unani- mously carried this communication be received and filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES RE: JOINT MEETING: The City Manager reviewed a communication dated July 17, 1968, from Vincent L. Devaney, on behalf of the Cypress School District Board of Trustees expressing a desire to conduct an informal meeting with the City Council for general discussion of matters of mutual concern. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried that the City Manager adknowledge the communication from the Cypress School District Board of Trustees and indicate that the Council will shedule an adjourned meeting to be held on August 27, or August 28, 1968, whichever is more convenient for the School Board ~r the purpose of meeting jointly with the School District Board of Trustees. COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL RE: TRANSFER OF ON-SALE BEER LICENSE (SQUIRREL CAGE): The City Manager reviewed notification from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of a request for transfer of an on-sale beer license from Daniel G. Miller to Germayne H. Hickman at the Squirrel Cage Beer Bar, 4132 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress. The City Manager further advised that the Police Department has not had sufficient time to complete an investiga- tion of this application. It was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried to continue consideration of this application until the meeting of August 5, 1968, to allow the Police Department sufficient time to con~lete its investigation. July 22, 1968 CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ASSEMBLY BILL 1797 (CALIFORNIA LOCAl. RECREATION FUND): The City Manager indicated that the City Council, at its regular meeting of July 8, 1968, continued consideration of Assembly Z'berg's proposal for creation of a "California Local Recreation Fund" to all ow the Staff additional time to secure informa- tion from the League of Cities in reference to this proposal. The City Manager indicated that the League of California Cities has advised that this measure appears to have been endorsed only to outline problems of local recreation needs in the State of California and, due to the short length of time remaining for this legislative session, there is no serious indication that this measure will be considered durint this session. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unanimously carried this communication be received and filed. APPOINTMENT OF STEERING COMMITTEE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY GOALS PROGRAM: At this time Mayor Bowen indicated that each member of the City Council would designate a member of the community for appointment to the Community Goals Steering Committee. Councilman Harvey appointed Michael Osborn, Councilman Kanel appointed Barbara Crafts, Councilman Noe appointed Conhie Bteick, Councilman Kanode appointed Martha Hall, and Mayor Bowen appointed George Phillips. The Mayor then indicated that the Mayor Pro-tem of the City Council and the Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission would be appointed as representatives from these bodies. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Noe to confirm the above appointments to the Steering Committee for the Community Goals Program as made by the Mayor and City Council. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None Following discussion, it was generally agreed that the first meeting of the Steering Committee will be held on Thursday, July 25, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room of the City Hall. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RE-ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT BALL ROAD AND DENNI STREET: The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, advising of the need to re-advertise for bids for the installation of the traffic signal at Ball Road and Denni Street which was necessitated due to the fact that the bid announcement was not published in the contractors' construction reports newspaper, and apparently the local signal contractors did not observe the local advertisement and, therefore, the City did not receive any bids for the project. The report further indicated the necessity of receiving bids at an early date in order to insure that the traffic signal will be completed prior to the opening of school in September. It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize re-advertisement for bids for installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Ball Road and Denni Street with the bid opening to be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 1968, in the office of the City Clerk. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None July 22, 1968 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR LARWIN COMPANY TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR 2-A-5 STOI{M DRAIN EAST OF DENNI STREET: The City Manager presented a report dated July 17, 1968, from the Public Works Director reviewing the necessity to authorize Larwin Company to advertise for bids for construction of the 2-A-5 Storm Drain from Tract No. 6219 east to the 2-A Channel at an estimated cost of $38,265.38. The report further indicated that award of contract by Larwin Company will be subject to the approval of the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Nee to approve the plans and specifications for construction of the 2-A-5 Storm Drain from Tract No. 6219 east to the 2-A Channel and to authorize Larwin Company to advertise for bids with contract award to be made by the City Council on August 5, 1968. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Nee, and Bowen None None APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE ORANGE AVENUE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 2-A-6 STORM DRAIN (ORANGE AVENUE DRAIN): The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, from the Public Works Director indicating that plans and specifications prepared by Williamson and Schmid have been approved by the Engineering Division and reviewing the necessity to advertise for bids for construction of the 2-A-6 Storm Drain from west of Julie Beth Street ±n Orange Avenue to Moody Street at an estimated cost of $45,000. The Cypress Elementary School District will pay all construction costs by making all payments required by the contract subject to a reimbursement agreement and will, in addition, advance all necessary funds. The report further advised of the necessity to close Orange Avenue during construction of this drain for a period of approximately three weeks because of narrow right of way on Orange Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Nee and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the plans and specifications for construction of the 2-A-6 Storm Drain in Orange Avenue from west of Julie Beth Street; to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids on this project, with bids to be received on August 22, 1968, at 10:00 a.m. and award of contract to be made on August 26, 1968; and to further authorize the closing of Orange Avenue for a three-week period during construction at the discretion of the City Engineer. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call VOte: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Nee, and Bowen None None APPROVAL OF PLA~.S AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE ORANGE AVENUE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 2-A-2 STORM DRAIN (WEST SIDE DRAIN EXTENSION): The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, from the Public Works Director indicating that plans and specifications prepared by the firm of Williamson and Schmid have been approved by the Engineering Division and reviewing the necessity to advertise for bids for consrruction of the 2-A-2 Storm Drain, which is an extension of the West Side Drain and extends from Somerset Lane on the south side of Orange Avenue east to the Anaheim Union High School ~istrict property to the north boundary. The estimated cost of this project is $47,000. The Cypress Elementary School District will pay all construction costs by making all payments required by the contract subject to a reimbursement agree- ment and will, in addition, advance all necessary funds. The report further advised of the necessity to close Orange Avenue during construc- tion of this drain for a period of three weeks because of the narrow right of way on Orange Avenue. July 22, 1968 It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Noe to approve the plans and specifications for construction of the 2-A-2 Storm Drain from the south side of Orange Avenue east to the Anaheim Union High School District's property and across Orange Avenue and north along the School District's property to the north boundary; to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids on this project with the bids to be received on August 22, 1968, at 10:00 a.m. and award of contract to be made on August 26, 1968; and to further authorize the closing of Orange Avenue for a three-week period during construction at the discretion of the City Engineer. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN PROPOSAL~ PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIRD PUMP AT NO. 4 PUMP STATION: The City Manager presented a report dated July 17, 1968, indicating the necessity of adding a third pump to the existing pump station on the north side of Ball Road west of Denni Street in order to provide flood protection during the next rainy season and to carry the additional flow which will be received at the 2-A Storm Drain with the construction of several tracts and the Walker-Grindlay portion of the 2-A storm drain. The report further indicated that plans and specifications can be prepared by the same consulting engineer that designed the initial installation with minor revisions to the original plans. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize the Engineering Division to obtain a proposal to prepare plans and specifications for adding the third pump to the No. 4 pump station located on the north side of Ball Road west of Denni Street. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF CONSULTANT AND APPROVAL OF URBAN ENVIRON- MENTAL WORK PROGRAM AND RECONNAISSANCE STUDY: The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, transmitting a Reconnaissance Study Work Program and Resolutions which are required to be submitted to the State Planning Agency with the request for Urban Planning Assistance prior to August 15, 1968. The programs have been prepared in conjunction with the consulting firm of Eckbo, Dean Austin and Williams and are submitted in the form of a proposal to the City for this consulting firm to complete the project. The Planning Director then reviewed the contents of the Reconnaissance Report, Work Program and Resolution relative to the City's monetary obligation under the 701 Planning Assistance Program in terms of local service and local cash for which the City will participate to the extent of less than $10,000 or one-third of the total cost of the development of the Urban Environmental Plan. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Noe to designate the firm of Eckbo, Dean, Austin and Williams as the planning consultant for development of the Urban Environmental Plan. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the Reconnaissance Study and Work Program which outline the basis for the application and detail the work to be accomplished under the Urban Planning Assistance Program. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: July 22, 1968 AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 890 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RELATIVE TO URBAN PLANNING ASSISTANCE. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS--FOUR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES: The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, transmitting specifications for and requesting authorization to advertise for bids for the replacement of four vehicles now utilized by the Public Works and Building Inspectors with 1969 model compact-sized sedans. In response to a question from Mayor Bowen, the City Manager advised that the specifications for the automotive vehicles were not prepared in time to be advertised with the previous bids for purchase of pickup trucks. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Kanode to approve the specifications for four 1969 model compact-sized sedans and to authorize the Purchasing Officer to advertise for bids for these vehicles. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL ALARM SYSTEM AT BALL AND DENNI PUMPING PLANT: The City Manager presented areport dated July 18, 1968, reviewing a proposal from Mobile Radio, Inc. for installation of an alarm system at the 2-A Pumping Plant located at Ball Road and Denni Street. This alarm system could be installed at a total cost of $398.58. In addition to this cost, the Telephone Company would require approximately $20.00 for installation and $10.00 a month telephone charge for the line into the police facility. The alarm system would be directly from the pumping plant to the police facility, and would be similar to the system installed for businesses in the community. The City Manager indicated that this installation would require a transfer of monies from the General Fund Reserve to the Master Plan of Drainage Fund. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Noe to authorize the installation of the alarm system at the Ball and Denni Pumping Plant by Mobile Radio, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $398.58. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None It was moved by Councilman Harvey, and seconded by Councilman Noe to authorize the transfer of $400 from the General Fund Reserve to the Master Plan of Drainage Fund for the purpose of this alarm installation. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None July 22, 1968 CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH CYPRESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, advising of the need to renew the agreement between the City and the Cypress Chamber of Commerce for promotional activities for which the City agreed to provide $1,000 per month toward community promotional activities. In response to a question from Councilman Kanode, Mr. Lloyd Nunnenkamp, President of the Cypress Chamber of Con~nerce, indicated that the Chamber has full time representatives available in the office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for five days of the week. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Kanode to renew the agreement with the Cypress Chamber of Commerce for promotional services for a one-year period ending June 30, 1969. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND CYPRESS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT RE: SEWER SIPHON IN ORANGE AVENUE: The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, advising of the need to remove a portion of the Cypress County Water District sewer main in Orange Avenue to allow for the extension of the West Side Drain. This removal will require entering into an agreement with the Cypress County Water District which allows the removal and capping of a portion of this sewer by the City with the condition that in the event it becomes necessary to reactivate the sewer, the City of Cypress would agree to pay its propor- tionate share to the extent of 55.75% of the cost of constructing the siphon. The report further indicated that the agreement has been reviewed and approved by both the City Attorney and Engineering Division. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Kanode to approve the proposed agreement between the City of Cypress and the Cypress County Water District for capping of the existing sewer main in Orange Avenue and the agreement by the City to pay 55.75% of the cost in the event the sewer is required to be reactivated; and to authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the subject agreement. The motion was unani- mously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None RECESS: The Mayor declared a recess at 9:01 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:14 p.m., all City Councilmen being present. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CYPRESS AND CITY OF BUENA PARK FOR IMPROVEMENT OF VALLEY VIEW STREET: The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, reviewing negotiations which have been conducted between the City of Cypress and City of Buena Park for improving a portion ~ Valley View Street between Cerritos Avenue and Ball Road in conjunction with the Valley View Street Improvement project pro- posed in the City of Cypress. Transmitted with the report was an agreement which has been executed by the City of Buena Park and which provides for the City to act as project engineer and construction agent for the City of Buena Park with the City of Buena Park to share in the total cost of the project to the extent of the improvement costs within the city limits of Buena Park which are estimated to be $7,000. The City Manager indicated that the City Attorney has reviewed the agreement and finds the form satisfactory. It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Noe to approve the agreement between the City of Cypress and City of Buena Park for improvement of a portion of Valley View Street and to authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the subject agreement. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None Councilman Harvey introduced discussion relative to the legality of large trucks parking on arterial highways thus inposing on the privacy of resi- dents residing adjacent to these major streets, following which the Police Chief reviewed the provisions of the City Code relative to enforcement of the parking of these trucks on residential streets and further indicated that the City Code does not prohibit parking of large trucks on arterial highways. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to place this matter on the agenda for consideration at this time. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried to direct the City Staff to undertake a study relative to overnight parking by trucks on arterial highways in the City. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND CITIES OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS~ LONG BEACH AND LOS ALAMITOS: The City Manager presented a report transmitting separate Joint Powers Agree- ments between the City of Cypress and the cities of Hawaiian Gardens, Long Beach and Los Alamitos relative to the installation and maintenance of traffic striping on Bloomfield Street. These agreements provide for the cities of Hawaiian Gardens, Long Beach and Los Alamitos to share in 50% of the cost of striping the street providing the City of Cypress does the work. The City Manager indicated thatthe City Attorney has approved the form of the Agreements. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Cypress and the City of Hawaiian Gardens for installation and maintenance of traffic striping on Bloomfield Street and to authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest the subject Agreement. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILbEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Cypress and the City of Los Alamitos for installation and maintenance of traffic striping on Bloomfield Street and to authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest the subject Agreement. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Cypress and the City of Long Beach for installation and maintenance of traffic striping on Bloomfield Street and to authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest the subject Agreement. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, reviewing the results of meetings which have been conducted with all utility representatives in order to determine the area which would be established in the City as an underground utility district which would allow for conversion of overhead utilities to Julv 22. 1968 underground facilities utilizing funds made available to the City as ordered by the recent ruling of the Public Utilities Commission. The report further indicated that in response to a request from the City, Southern California Edison Company has indicated that it would be possible for the City to undertake a project in a district which would require an expenditure of funds over and above that allocated to the City for a particular calendar year; however, these additional funds would be charged against future years' allocations and no further expenditures for conversion ov overhead facilities would be allotted until the entire amount had been reimbursed from future years' allocations. The report further indicated that the area proposed for conversion of overhead facilities for all utilities is from a point immediately south of Rome Avenue on Walker Street to the south side of Ball Road. This conversion which is estimated to cost $50,000, will require a public hearing before the City Council at which time the City Engineer, in accordance with the City's underground Ordinance, will present a complete report on the proposed district. In response to a question from Mayor Bowen, the City Manager indicated that the utility pole on the north side of Ball Road is proposed to be eliminated which would require crossing Ball Road. In response to a question from Councilman Kanel, Mr. Ray Hawley, representing Southem California Edison Company, addressed the Council indicating that the program of underground utilities is concentrating on areas of scenic beauty where congested utility lines exist, but indicated that if the program is projected it will probably include conversion in residential Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize the City Engineer to callfor a public hearing to create an underground utility district from a point immediately south of Rome Avenue on Walker Street to the south side of Ball Road; and to direct the City Clerk to notify all affected property owners as required by the underground utility Ordinance of the time and place for the Public Hearing to be held at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 1968, in the City Council Chambers. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None CONSIDERATION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE RE: BUSINESS LICENSES AND TIP SHEETS: The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, reviewing the need to adopt an urgency ordinance amending the City Code in reference to the filing of tip sheet materials which is required due to the change from day to night racing at the Los Alamitos Race Track and which provides for the filing of tip sheets on or before 5:00 p.m. of each day that night racing will be held. This ordinance is to prevent touting during the races, to require the legitimate forecasting of racing events prior to the race meet, and to help prevent past posting by tipsters and helps control unlicensed forecasting. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Kanode to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 384 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES AND TIP SHEETS. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Kanode to adopt this Ordinance. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None July 22, 1968 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE AND APPROVING AMEND- MENT TO COMPLETE ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY: The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, transmitting an urgency Ordinance and Resolutions required to be enacted by the City in accordance with the enforcement program agreement between the City of Cypress and Orange County for animal control. It was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 385 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF SECTION NUMBERS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE TO REPRESENT SECTION NUMBERS OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE WHICH CONTAINS SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME PROVI- SIONS. It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Noe to adopt this Ordinance. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Noe to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 891 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE "FEE SCHEDULE FOR SERVICES AT THE ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER" The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Noe to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 892 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE MAINTENANCE OF ANIMAL QUARTERS AND PREMISES PURSUANT TO SECTION 41.025 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND SECTION 3-2.5 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kenode, Noe and Bowen None None It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 893 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE "AMENDMENT TO COMPLETE ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AGREEMENT" The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None Jply 22, 1968 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN: The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, outlining the various amendments which are required to the Position Classification Plan to coincide with the personnel assignments established in the 1968-69 Budget including the positions of Assistant City Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer Assistant, Traffic Engineering Aide, Identification Officer, Duplicating Machines Operator and Maintenance Aide. The report further indicated the need to establish the position of Police Statistician in the Police Department which is currently reflected in the 1968-69 Budget as a Stenographic position. Mayor Bowen indicated that it was his impression that the Council had determined that the position classification for the position of Assistant City Engineer should include the requirement of having civil engineering registration in the State of California, following which general dis- cussion ensued relative to the effect this additional requirement would have on the recruitment for this position. It was generally agreed that the Position Classification specifications for the position of Assistant City Engineer should include registration as a civil engineer in the State of California. In response to questions from Mayor Bowen and Councilman Kanode, the Police Chief and City Manager reviewed the requirements of the positions of Police Statistician and Duplicating Machines Operator. It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Noe to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 894 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 803 BY ADDING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER, SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER ASSISTANT, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AIDE, IDENTIFICATION OFFICER, POLICE STATISTICIAN, DUPLICATING MACHINES OPERATOR, AND MAINTENANCE AIDE TO THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND BY DELETING THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING AIDE- TRAFFIC FROM THE SAME PLAN. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EMPLOYMENT OF TEMPORARY PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR: The City Manager presented a report dated July 18, 1968, advising of the necessity of employing a temporary Public Works Inspector due to the fact that one of the Public Works Inspectors in the Public Works Department has been hospitalized for major surgery and is not anticipated to return to work for at least thirty days. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize the employment of a temporary Public Works Inspector, with his salary to be charged to the Engineering Division Salary Account. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST--PATROLMAN: The City Manager presented a report dated July 22, 1968, reviewing the results of an open competitive examination which was conducted for the position of Patrolman. It was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Noe and unani- mously carried to approve the eligible list for Patrolman as submitted. .T.I~ 22, 1~6 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CO~fi~ERCIAL WARRANT LIST, WARRANTS NO. 19318 THROUGH 19391: It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Noe to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 19318 through 19391 in the amount of $103,551.62. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time. In response to a question from Councilman Harvey, the Police Chief and Public Works Director reviewed various locations of public and private dumps in the Orange County area. The City Manager indicated that the Traffic Committee has requested the Council's consideration of allowing them to proceed to develop a Traffic Safety Week Program in conjunction with the school in the City. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to place this item on the agenda for consideration at this time. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Ranode to authorize the Traffic Committee to initiate and develop a program of traffic safety in conjunction with the school in the City, with this program to be conducted during the first part of September, 1968. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe, and Bowen None None ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:01 p.m. to Monday, August 5, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ATTEST: MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS July 22, 1968