Minutes 68-12-09MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 9, 1968
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m,
on Monday, December 9, 1968, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California, Mayor Richard L. Bowen presiding°
PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe and Bowen
ABSENT~ None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney James
Eo Erickson and Administrative Assistant Douglas Dunlap.
MINUTES:
Following an inquiry from the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Noe,
seconded by Councilman Kanode and unanimously carried to amend the second para-
graph in the Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 19, 1968,
under the subject "RESOLUTIONS OF COMM]ENDATIONS--CYPRESS LIONS CLUB, CYPRESS
JUNIOR COLLEGE:" to read as follows:
After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by
Councilman Noe to adopt the following Resolutions by title only, titles as
follows:
RESOLUTION NOo 918
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS COMMENDING THE CYPRESS LIONS CLUB FOR THEIR
SPONSORSHIP OF THE YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY PROGRAM~
RESOLUTION NOo 919
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS COMMENDING THE STUDENTS OF CYPRESS JUNIOR
COLLEGE FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE YOUTH IN
GOVERNMENT DAY°
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanode, Kanel, Noe and Bowen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILM~N: None
It was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to approve the Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 19,
1968, as corrected~
It was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously
carried to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of November 25, 1968,
as mailed.
The City Manager indicated that the "proof" copy of the 1968-69 Annual Report
was available for City Council review°
The City Manager explained that some of the Street Maintenance statistics are
not available due to a change in reporting procedures, which may require a
change in the format of that section of the Activity Report.
Mayor Bowen indicated that the steakhouse which recently opened on Lincoln
Avenue has a banquet room which can acconnnodate approximately 30 persons;
and suggested that the Planning Commission may wish to consider holding their
dinner meetings there°
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Mayor Bowen suggested that the Co~mcil consider requesting the Planning Commission
to review the R-3 and R-4 zones within the City, relative tothe advisability of
eliminating these zones from the City in the future. General discussion ensued
concerning this suggestion, following which it was generally agreed that no fur-
ther action would be taken until the Goals Counnittee had finalized their study.
The City Manager reviewed various items contained in the December 9th Progress
Report°
The City Manager also reviewed the status of the negotiations which have been
held with the Orange County Flood Control District for County assistance in both
the construction of and maintenance of storm drain facilities, wherein, the
Technical Advisory Committee of the Flood Control District has approved the
participation of the District and Mr. Osborne, the Chief Engineer of the District,
has recommended that the Board of Supervisors authorize his office to negotiate
a Joint powers agreement for this Project. This request will be considered by
the Orange County Board of Supervisors on December 10, 1968.
Discussion was held relative to the status of the formation of the Fire Service
Area and the City Manager advised that the Board of Supervisors has adopted a
Resolution calling a public hearing on the establishment of this Fire Service
Area, which will be held on December 31, 1968 at 9:30 a.m. The City Manager
indicated that the County Administrative Officer's Report would be available
prior to this public hearing, which will allow the City Council an opportunity
to determine whether or not the City of Cypress would favor the formation of
this service area.
At this time, Mr. William Shepherd, Manager of the Cypress Chamber of Counnerce
introduced Mr. Eunnett Ralph who would ride as Santa Claus on the Santa's Float
Project.
Upon the request of Mayor Bowen, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by
Councilman Kenode and unanimously carried to place the presentation of the
awards for the First Annual Art Exhibition conducted by the Cypress Cultural
Arts Association on the amends for action prior to oral communications.
In response to a question from Councilman Kanode, the City Manager advised
that the Youth Employment Program initiated by the City during the past smmner
was considered to be highly successful in that the youths employed with the
City completed their assignments with a minimum of supervision and in a manner
acceptable to the City.
RECESS:
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously
carried to recess at 4:55 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. in the City Council
Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, with the following in attendance:
PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanel, Kenode, Noe and Bowen
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney James
Erickson, Police Chief George Savord, Public Works Director Arthur Schatzeder,
Planning Director George Putnam and Building Superintendent Tom Nudson.
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PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO WINNERS OF FIRST ANNUAL CYPRESS CULTURAL ARTS
ASSOCIATION ART EXHIBIT: At this tim, Mayor Bowen presented engraved
plaques to Mrs. Lucille Alatorre, Mrs. Sheila Ribman, and Mrs. Ginger Corsino
who placed First, Second and Third respectively in the First Annual Art
Exhibition of the Cypress Cultural Arts Association. Mrs. Shells Ribman
and Mrs Ken Jones also received Honorable Mention awards.
Councilman Harvey expressed his pleasure in that the First, Second and
Third Place Winners were Charter Members of the Cultural Arts Association.
He further stated that he is proud of the accomplishments of this Associa-
tion which have brought favorable publicity to the City of Cypress.
Mayor Bowen also expressed his pleasure in having been one of the Judges
of the Contest°
Mrs~ Ribman invited the Council to attend the Installation of Officers of
the Association and indicated that formal invitations will be forthcoming.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no oral communications presented at this time.
Since Item Noo 1 was a Public Hearing scheduled for 8:00 p.m., it was moved
by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried to
proceed to Item No. 10 on the agenda at this ttrae.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR INSTALLATION
OF WATER SYSTEM FOR FEDERAL LITTLELEASUE FLAY FIELD: The City Manager pre-
sented a report dated December 5, 1968 which reviewed discussions which have
been held relative to providing water for a portion of the Cypress Elementary
School site adjacent to the community park, which is presently utilized as
a Little League ball diamond by the Federal Little League Association. The
report indicated that the area no longer is under lease by the Park District;
but that the Federal Little League had requested the Cypress Elementary
School Board of Trustees to allow the continued use of this facility by the
Little League until such time as the school plans for the property are
finalizedo
The City Manager indicated that the required materials for the watering system
was estimated to cost $950.00. The report further indicated that no estimates
had been obtained for installing the system since this could be accomplished
through the volunteer efforts of the members of the Federal Little League.
Councilman Kanel indicated that it was his understanding that the Little
League was willing to provide the volunteers for installation of the watering
system and that the Little League desired to enhance the area by planting
grass.
Councilman Harvey con~nended the members of the Federal Little League for
offering to install the watering system and indicated his support of this
proposal for the City to participate in this Project.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Noe to authorize
an appropriation of $950.00 from the Community Promotional Fund to be
transmitted to the Federal Little League for installation of a watering system
on a portion of the Cypress Elementary School site adjacent to the community
park, which is presently utilized as a Little League ball diamond by the
Federal Little League Association.
Prior to voting on the motion, Councilman Noe expressed concern as to whether
the Cypress School District has given the Little League permission to utilize
this area for a play field.
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Mr~ James Smith, 5932 Lime Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council as President
of the Federal Little League and indicated that a request has been made of the
School Board for use of this area; however, no reply has as yet been received.
It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Harvey to add to
the original motion the condition that the appropriation is subject to the
Cypress School Board of Trustees' authorization for use of this areelby the
Federal Little League. The motion was then unanimously carried by-~he follow-
ing 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, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously
carried to proceed to Item No. 2 at this time and continue until 8:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RE: FORMATION OF ORANGE
COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION: The City Manager reviewed a copy of a
Resolution adopted by the Orange County Board of Supervisors on November 5,
1968, recommending that Orange County Cities form an ad hoc committee to
formulate a clear statement of the functions of an Airport Land Use Commission
which has been authorized by recent legislation and that the statements
developed by this committee be submitted to each of the governing bodies of
the Cities to obtain an official determination as to whether or not the City
Councils of the County favor and support the use of this type of commission.
The City Manager advised that the City Council previously received a request
from the City of Newport Beach for the formation of an Airport Land Use
Commission and at that time directed that this matter be presented to the
Orange County Division of the League of California Cities for further study
and reco~nendation~
It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to request the Ctty's representative to the Executive Board of the
Orange County Division of the League of California Cities to request the
formation of a committee to formulate an Airport Land Use Commission for
Orange County.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF COERCE lIE: ALLOCATION OF SALES TAX: The City
Manager reviewed a communication dated November 26, 1968 from Mr. Lawrence
Wo O'Rourke, City Administrator of the City of Commerce, transmitting a draft
of a Report on Tax Reform of the Revenue and Taxation Subcommittee of the
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce State and Local Government Committee which
implies that further studies should be made of the Bradley-Burns formula for
the allocation of sales tax for possible change from the place of sale basis
to a per capita basis. The communication further requests the cooperation
of all cities in developing a program of research, education and legislative
advocacy to preserve the present status of the sales tax distribution formula.
The City Manager indicated that while Cities, such as the City of Con~nerce,
having a heavy concentration of con~nerce and industry with comparatively
small populations would witness a drastic reduction in sales tax revenue,
if the formula were to be changed to a per capita basis, other communities,
such as the City of Cypress, lacking in sales tax revenue with larger popu-
lations would gain substantial increases in revenue if the formula were to
be altered. Therefore, the City of Cypress would receive the most benefit
from a change in the formula to a per capita basis.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously
carried to request the City Manager to notify the City of Commerce that the
City of Cypress would not be willing to participate in the program to retain
the present formula of the Bradley-Burns sales tax act-
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RECESS:
The Mayor declared a recess at 7:59 p.m. The meeting was called back to order
at 8:05 p.m., with all City Councilmen being present.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE--BUILDING OR STRUCTURAL HEIGHT
LIMITATION: The Mayor declared this was the time and place for the Public Hearing
to consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 90, Section 109.5
and 110.5, "BUILDING OR STRUCTURAL HEIGHT LIMITATION", to increase the setback
in multiple zones for two story apartments when adjacent to R-I (One-family
Residential) zoning, initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present
its reports.
The City Manager read into the record of the Public Hearing, a report dated
December 5, 1968, indicating that the affidavits of posting and publication of
the Public Hearing notices on this amendment are on file in the office of the
City Clerk and no written communications either in favor of or in opposition to
the amendment have been received.
The Planning Director read into the record of the Public Hearing a report dated
December 5, 1968, presenting the Planning Commission's recon~nendation that any
multiple family development in an R-3 or an R-4 zone would be limited to one
story height within 100 feet of any R-1 zoned property provided that a conditional
use permit could be obtained which would allow the reduction of this rear yard
setback if it could be indicated that the privacy of the single family uses
immediately adjacent would not be sacrificed. The Planning Director also in-
dicated that an urgency ordinance previously had been adopted to provide for
this 100 foot setback until a study of this matter had been completed.
Following discussion relative to what developments would constitute a multiple
family use, the Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in
favor of or in opposition to this amendment.
In rasponse to an inquiry from Com%cilman Harvey, the Planning Director re-
viewed instances which would not restrict the privacy of a single family
residence when located adJacent to a multiple family development and would,
therefore, be subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit.
It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Kanode that the
Public Hearing be closed.
Upon the request of Councilman Harvey, Councilman Noe withdrew his motion and
Councilman Kanode withdrew his second.
Councilmen Harvey indicated that he was concerned with the amount of privacy
which is lost to residents in a single family development if multiple family
units are constructed adjacent to their properties and stated that he felt the
provision of a 100 foot setback requirement between these two uses would pro-
vide the single family residents with that degree of privacy to which they are
entitled, if the setback is required to the full 100 foot limit.
Mayor Bowen felt that in addition to the privacy, the aesthetic value of a
neighborhood also should be taken into mnsideration in locating a multiple
family development adJacent to a single family development. The privacy of a
residential neighborhood through the construction of a two-story apartment
building with no windows facing a residential area could be maintained, while
the aesthetic value through the loss of open space would be lost. He further
indicated that he felt the development of the City has changed in such a manner
as to limit the amount of additional multiple family uses to be developed within
the City and felt that this may be indicated in the study to be completed by
the Goals committee.
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General discussion was held regarding the imposition of a requirement of a
Conditional Use Permit on all multiple family uses, following which Council-
man Kanel indicated his desire to require the conditional use permits to re-
ceive both Planning Commission and City Council approval, rather than Just
Planning Commission approval.
The City Manager indicated that this requirement could be ~corporated into
the provisions of the Ordinance.
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Kenode to read the
following Ordinance by title only. 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
Title of the Ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE NOo
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, SECTIONS
109.5 and 110.5, "BUILDING OR STRUCTURAL HEIGHT
LIMITATION", OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90, APPENDIX
I TO SUCH CODE, TO INCREASE THE SETBACK FOR ANY
TWO STORY STRUCTURE IN THE R-3 AND R-4 ZONES WHEN
ABUTTING AN R-1 ZONE.
~t was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt
the first reading of this Ordinance. The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES~ 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanel, Kenode, Noe and Bowen
None
None
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by
Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to refer to the Planning Commission
foz a report and recommendation back to the City Council the subject of the
use of conditional use permits to regulate apartment and multiple develop-
ments when they are located adjacent to residential developments.
COMMUNICATION FROM CYPRESS PARK AND RECRRATION DISTRICT RE: NAMING OF COMMUNITY
PARK: The City Manager reviewed a communication dated November 27, 1968 from
Mr/Charles Eo Bryant, Director of the Cypress Park and Recreation District,
indicating that the Cypress Park and Recreation District Advisory Board at a
meeting held on November 21, 1968, recommended that the name of Evergreen be
used for the Community Park on Graham Street.
The City Manager indicated that the Park Naming Committee had not included the
name of Evergreen on its recommendations for names of community parks.
The City Manager suggested that the Council may wish to consider recommending
the adoption of the Park Advisory Board's second selection of Oak Knoll, which
was among those names suggested by the Park Naming Committee.
Councilman Kenode stated that he feels recommendations made by Citizens' Com-
mittees should be followed as closely as possible since they do spend time and
effort in formulating these recommendations°
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Following discussion regarding the most appropriate name for the Community Park
at Graham Street, it was moved by Councilmn Kanode, seconded by Councilman
Noe and unanimously carried to request the Cypress Park and Recreation District
Advisory Board to reconsider its action in approving the name of Evergreen for
the Community Park on Graham Street and to further request that the Advisory
Board make its selection of a name for this park from those names selected by
the Citizens' Park Naming Committee.
COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC UTILITIES CeMMISSION I~: APPLICATIONS FOR RATE
CREASES FILED BY PACIFIC LIGHTING SERVICE AND SUPPLY COMPANY AND BY SOUTHERN
COUNTIES GAS COMPANY: The City Manager reviewed Notices from the Public
Utilities Commission of the State of California that applications have been
filed by Pacific Lighting Service and Supply Company and by the Southern
Counties Gas Company of California for an increase in gas rates. The rate
increase requested by the Pacific Lighting Service and Supply is included in
the proposed rate schedule of the Southern Counties Gas Company application,
which, if approved, will amount to approximately 35¢ per month for the average
customer~ The basic reason for this request is to offset the rate increase
being sought by the E1 Paso Natural Gas Company, which is the largest supplier
of natural gas to the Sourher California area.
I~e City Manager advised that this matter will be set for Public Hearing and
will be reviewed in detail by the Staff of the Public Utilities Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously
carried, these Notices be received and filed.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON PUBLIC NUISANCES--SOUTH SIDE OF
ORANGE AVENUE BETWEEN WALKER AND GRINDLAY: The City Manager presented a
report dated December 5, 1968 reviewing discussions which have been conducted
with the representative of Dr. Moskowttz, the owner of property of Parcels
244-301-16 and 244-191-67 located on the south side of Orange Avenue, in an
effort to settle the matter of the abatement of public nuisances without fur-
ther official action~ The report indicated that the matter could be resolved
on this property by removing the protruding reinforcing rods and in some
manner reduce the elevation of the concrete slab to the adjoining ground.
The City Manager indicated that although the owner of the property had ori-
ginally agreed to contract for the removal of the entire slab from the
premises, he has since requested permission to abate the nuisance by sloping
the slabo
The Cxty Manager indicated that the property owner of Parcel 244-301-15 had
contacted the Public Works Department by telephone indicating that a contract
would be awarded for demolition of the dairy barn on this property.
General discussion ensued relative to what would be considered ~e abatement
of the hazardous nuisance, following which the City Manager reviewed the pro-
visions of the City's Nuisance Abatement Ordinance.
The City Manager stated that in the Staff's discussions with the property
owners, they had seemed to be willing to take whatever action was necessary to
abate the nuisances on their properties; however, the extent of abatement was
still under discussion°
Councilman Kanode indicated his desire to allow the property owners additional
time to abate these public nuisances prior to the Council initiating formal
proceedings for the abatement.
Councilman Harvey concurred in this statement; however, indicated that he felt
the Council should give the property owners definite instructions as to what
should be done to abate the nuisances.
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In response to a question from Councilman Kanode, the City Attorney advised
of the facts that would have to be made available in supporting a determina-
tion that a specific nuisance exists on a certain parcel and indicated that
this evidence would include more than an unsightly condition on a parcel,
but would have to include the existence of an attractive nuisance or a hazard
to health and property.
Following general discussion regarding abatement proceedings, it was moved by
Councilmen Kanode, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried to
postpone action on this matter until the Council meeting of December 23, 1968,
Upon the request of the Building Superintendent, the Council determined that
in the event it is not indicated on the application for a permit for demolition
of the dairy barn on Parcel 244-301-15, a condition would be placed on the
permit stating that the foundation of the barn will be left in such a condition
that will not constitute a hazard or nuisance.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
The City Manager presented a reportdatedDeCember 5, 1968, outlining the
necessity to appropriate an amount of $500.00 to the Building Department printing
account to purchase an additional 7,000 building and plumbing permits which are
required as a result of the increase in both current and projected building
activities in the City. It is estimated that these permits will be an adequate
supply until June 30, 1970.
It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize
an appropriation of $500.00 to the Building Department Printing Account to be
transferred from the Reserve for Capital Improvements. The motion was unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSF~T: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanel, Kenode, Noe and Bowen
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON STATUS OF CYPRESS-eSUNTY WATER DISTRICT STUDY: The
City Manager presented a report dated December' 5, 1968 reviewing the status of
the study, which is currently being Conducted by the City Staff relative to
the problems in reference to double taxation created by the existence of the
Cypress County Water District in a portion of the City. The report indicated
that the study has been complicated by the fact that there are several alterna-
tive approaches which the City Council should consider before proceeding in
this matter, each of which require separate legal proceedings. Another compli-
cating factor is the need for a solution to the service problems which could
be encountered in the other cities and County unincorporated areas serviced
by Cypress County Water District in the event the City Council were to take
positive. action in reference to detachment from or dissolution of the District.
The City Manager indicated that the final report will be available at either
the December 23rd or January 13th Cotmctl meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously
carried this report be received and filed.
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LABOR RATES IN THE CITY OF
CYPRESS: The City Manager presented a report dated December 5, 1968 reviewing
the necessity to adopt a Resolution determining the general prevailing rate
of wages for public works projects in accordance with Section 1170 and 1773
of the State Labor Code.
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It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt
the following Resolution, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 922
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE GENERAL
PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES.
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
CONgIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE POLICE VEHICLES: The
City Manager presented a report dated December 5, 1968, reconmendtng that
the City Council utilize the Fleet Purchase Price obtained for California
Highway Patrol vehicles for acquisition of the two police vehicles which
were budgeted for the 1968-69 fiscal year. The City Manager reported that
through this procedure the City would obtain two 1969 Dodge Polara with air
canditioning for a total cost of $5,231~19, which is consistent with the
Budget appropriation.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by
Councilman Noe to adopt the following Resolution, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 923
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE
CERTAIN ITEMS.
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 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM: The City Manager presented a
report dated December 5, 1968 outlining a proposed program for acknowledgement
of employees' tenure with the City, which provides for the presentation of
a silver pin for five years of service and a gold pin for ten years of service
with both pins styled in the firm of the City seal. Other variations of this
pin could be made available for employee~L tenure beyond the ten-year period.
The cost of initiating this program in January of 1969 for employees having
five and ten years of service with the City would total $46.75.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kanode to
authorize the City Manager's Office to proceed to institute ,the employee
recognition program as outlined in this report and to authorize the purchase
of the required employee service pins to be presented at the January 27, 1968
City Council meeting. 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
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CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION--PLACEMENT OF GLASS PANELS:
The City Manager presented a report dated December 5, 1968, outlining the need to
replace six of the large glass panels in the City Council Chambers which have been
damaged by vandals and require replacement. The replacement of these panels will
cost $3,134.10 based on a quotation received from the original supplier of the
glass and, if sufficient portions of the glass are salvageable, the City will
receive a refund for a portion of this amount.
The report further indicated that although the replacement cost is significant,
the City has witnessed a savings through its self-insurance program.
At the request of Councilman Noe, the City Manager indicated that the local glass
company would be contacted in reference to replacement of these glass panels.
Councilman Kanel suggested that the City consider screening the windows to pre-
vent future damage of the glass panels.
In response to inquiries from the Council, the Police Chief reviewed the results
of the Police Department's investigation of the vandalism which caused the damage
to the glass panels.
It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize
an appropriation of $3,200.00 to the Government Buildings ContraCtual Services
Account from the Reserve for Capital Improvements for replacement of the glass
panels in the 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
CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST--MAINTENANCE MAN II: The City Manager presented
a report dated December 9, 1968 reviewing the results of a promotional examina-
tion conducted for the position of Maintenance Man IIo
It was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously
carried to certify the employment list for Maintenance Man II as submitted~
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 20215
THROUGH 20307: It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman
Kanode to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 20215 through
20307 in the amount of $52,014.05 as submitted. 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
SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: AMENDMENT TO TRAFFIC ORDINANCE CONCERNING SIDE-
YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS: It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded
by Councilman Noe to read the following Ordinance by title onlyo 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
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December 9, 1968
Title of the Ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 401
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REPEALING SECTION 16-13 OF CHAPTER
16, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, AS SET
FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO. 364 OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
REGARDING MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Noe to adopt the
second reading of this Ordinance. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Kanode, Noe and Bowen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no oral communications presented at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by
Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Km~ode add unanimously carried to adjourn
at 9:50 p.mo
MAYOR OF TH~ CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.