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Minutes 69-03-10MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD March 10, 1969 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 1969, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Richard L. Bowen presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Noe and Bowen CouncilmenKanel and Kanode Mayor Bowen stated that CouncilmanKanel would not attend the City Council meet- ing due to illness. Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James E. Erickson, Assistant City Attorney Len Hampel, Administrative Assistants Gene Poertner and Douglas Dunlap. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 24, 1969 as mailed. Upon the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to place the Minutes of the Ad~ journed Regular Meeting of December 2, 1968 on the agenda for consideration at this time. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried, the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of December 2, 1968 be approved as presented. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION OF FORMER pLANNING COMMISSIONER ROBERT %. BORDERS: It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Noe to adopt the following Resolution, by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 950 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING ROBERT S. BORDERS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILHEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 2 COUNCILHEN: Harvey, Noe and Bowen None Kanel and Kanode Upon the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to pl ace consideration of settlement of the acquisition of the Cota property on the evening portion of the Council agenda as Item No. 12a. It was further moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried to place consideration of the condeumation of property for development of a Corporation Yard on the evening portion of the Council agenda as Item No. 12b. Councilman Harvey advised that he had contacted Mr. Lombardi of Lombardi Photography Studio accepting on behalf of the City Council his offer to develop large photographs of all the Mayors of the City for display in the City Hall. He further advised that Mr. Lombardl had also offered to take pictures of the former Mayors at no charge. City Council Minutes March 10~ 1969 The City Manager advised that a Dinner in honor of retiring Assistant Fire Chief Eugene E. Kelley was scheduled to be held on March 22, 1969. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to place commendation of Assistant Chief Eugene E. Kelley on the agenda for consideration at this time. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt the following Resolution, by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 951 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING RETIRING ASSISTANT CHIEF EUGENE E. KELLEY FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY ON THE CYPRESS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Noe and Bowen None Kanel and Kanode It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to recess at 4:12 p.m. to the City Employees' Lounge for conduct of the Joint meeting with the Cypress Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was reconvened at 4:20 p.m. in the City Employees' Lounge in the Cypress Civic Center, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, all City Councilmen present with the exception of Councilmen Kanel and Kanode. Chamber President Lloyd Nunnenkamp announced the Chamber of Conunerce Open House which is scheduled for March 25, 1969 and requested that the Community Meeting Room not be scheduled for meetings during the day of Open House. COUNCILMAN KANODE ARRIVED AT 4:30 P.M. Further discussion was held in reference to the use of the Community Meeting Room during the working hours of the Chamber and it was generally agreed that the Staff would investigate the possibility of providing a more suitable soundproof protection which would allow the continued use of the Community Meeting Room without disrupting the conduct of business by Chamber personnel. In reference to the proposed project of assisting the City Council in the sponsorship of a County-wide trip to Sacramento, it was generally agreed that since the scheduled date conflicted with the League-sponsored Mayors' and Councilmen's Institute to be held April 14-16, 1969 in Sacramento, no further action would be taken on this matter. The Chamber announced the development of a community calendar which will outline the activities of all community organizations. The calendar will be posted at the City Hall reception desk and on the official City bulletin board. Considerable discussion was held in reference to the proposed Community Fair scheduled for the July 4th weekend at the Cypress Junior College campus which will include a free fireworks display, if sufficient funds are made available. Following discussion, the Chamber Manager indicated that a formal request would be made of the City Council in the near future to consider authorizing an expenditure of approximately $1,000 for this event. General discussion ensued regarding the program for the development of Lincoln Avenue, which included a review of the status of various annexation proposals for the Lincoln Avenue frontage. City Council Minutes March 10, 1969 The Chamber Board indicated a strong desire to assist in these annexation pro- posals and a suggestion was made that the City Manager and Staff attend a future Board of Directors meeting to review the advantages and services which are offered by the City to areas subject to future annexation. The Chamber Manager reviewed the Chamber's activities in reference to com~uer- cial development along Lincoln Avenue; and it was generally agreed that special enuphasis be given to the development of the con~nercial properties on Lincoln Avenue. Following general discussion in reference to the activities of the Chamber of Commerce week scheduled for March 23rd through March 29, 1969, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilmen Harvey 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: ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanode, Noe and Bowen Councilman Kanel Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney James E. Erickson, Assistant City Attorney Len Hampel, Administrative Assistants Gone Poetthor and Douglas Dunlap, Police Chief George Savord, Public Works Director Arthur Schatzeder, Planning Director George Putnam, Finance Director Jim Grissom m~d Building Superintendent Tom Nudson. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PLAQUE TO FORMER PLANNING COMMISSIONER ROBERT S. BORDERS: At this time, Mayor Bowen read in full Resolution No. 950 commending Robert S. Borders for his service to the community as a member of the Cypress Planning Commission and presented to Mr. Borders on behalf of the City Council and Staff a Community Service Plaque. Mayor Bowen expressed the Council's appreciation to Mr. Borders for the many hours he has devoted to the City and for his contribution through his technical background in the field of architecture. Councilman Harvey indicated his personal pleasure in having served on the Planning Commission with Mr. Borders. Mr. Borders thanked the Council for this recognition and for the opportunity to serve on the Planning Commission. COMMUNICATION FROM LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION RE: VANRUITEN ANNEXA- TION NO. 2 TO THE CYPRES~ COUNTY WATER DISTRICT: The City Manager reviewed notification from Mr. Richard T. Turner, Executive Officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission, of a proposed annexation to the Cypress County Water District designated Van Ruiten Annexation No. 2 which will be heard by the Commission at 2:00 p.m. on March 12, 1969. The proposed annexation, which is located in Los Angeles County, is a 50- foot strip of property located immediately adjacent to the Coyote Creek Flood Control Channel north of Orange Avenue and west of Bloomfield Street. The City Manager indicated that this parcel appears to be part of the property, which was previously annexed to the Cypress County Water District due to the fact that the City of Hawaiian Gardens in which the parcel is located was not able to service the area with existing facilities. It was moved by Councilmen Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unanimously carried, this notification be received and filed. City Council Minutes March 10, 1969 COMMUNICATION FROM STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS RE: SECOND QUADRENNIAL REPORT OF COUNTY ROAD AND,CITY STREET PROGRESS AND NEEDS: The City Manager reviewed a communication dated February 14, 1969 from Mr. H. Ayanian, District Engineer of the State Division of Highways, transmitting a copy of the Second Quadrennial Report of County Road and City Street Progress and Needs which includes the information submitted by the City of Cypress approved by the City Council at its meeting of April 22, 1968. The Reportindicates that the road deficiencies have increased from $6,521,000,000,indicated in the 1965 Study,to an amount of $6,595,000,000 even though $1,548,000,000 has been spent to improve the road system during the four-year period between the two studies. The City Manager indicated that these figures are consistent with the City's estimated deficiencies which also increased during this period even though $2,191,000 was spent for street construction in the four-year period. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Harvey, the City Manager advised that the City's street deficiencies do not include those which resulted from the recent rain storms. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried,this communication and report be received and filed. RESOLUTION FROM CITY COUNCIL OF LOS ALAMITOS RE: SENATE BILL 285: The City Manager presented a Minute Resolution from the City Council of the City of Los Alamitos endorsing Senate Bill 285 which pertains to swir~ning pool contracts. The City Manager also presented a copy of the Senate Bill and a communication from Senator Whetmore explaining the pro~risions and purpose of this measure. The City Attorney further reviewed the provisions of this measure indicating that the measure does not appear to propose any substantial change in the law governing swimming pool contracts. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Noe to go on record in support of Senate Bill 285. Councilman Kanode indicated that he has not had sufficient time to review this measure; therefore, he would wish to abstain on this motion. Councilman Noe indicated that he had seconded the motion merely to have a vote on it and that he would also wish to give further study to this measure. Mayor Bowen indicated that he felt measures of this type were necessary to make the swimming pool contractors aware of the need for better regulations. Councilman Kanode indicated that he felt it was an tndividual's responsibility to know the terms of a contract which he signs and when in doubt. to seek the advice or legal opinion of his attorney. He further indicated that he is reluctant to support a measure which restricts to any great extent the opera- tion of private enterprise. Following general discussion regarding the existence of a need to regulate the swimming pool industry, the following roll call vote was taken on Council- man Harvey's motion: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey and Bowen NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Noe ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanode The motion failed to carry. It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Kanode that this con~nunication be received and filed. The following roll call vote was taken on this motion: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: The motion failed to carry. Kanode and Noe Harvey and Bowen Kanel City Council Minutes March 10, 1969 It was then moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unanimously carried, this matter be continued until the meeting of March 24, 1969. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF COSTAMESA RE: ASSEMBLY B~LL 236: The City Manager presented a communication dated February 19, 1969 from the City of Costa Mesa, transmitting a copy of a Resolution urging support of Assembly Bill 236 which authorizes the school districts to enter into contracts with cities or library districts for the interchangeable use of facilities, The City Council was also presented a copy of this measure for review. It was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried to continue consideration of Assembly Bill 236 to the meeting of March 24, 1969. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE RE: OIL DRILLING OFFSHORE FROM ORANGE COUNTY COAST: The City Manager presented a communication dated February 21, 1969 from the City of San Clemente, transmitting a copy of its Council Resolution opposing oil drilling offshore from the Orange County coast. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RE: MAYORS' AND CO.UNCILM~N'S INSTITUTE IN SACRAMENTO: The City Manager presented an announcement from the League of California Cities of the Mayors' and Councilmen's Legislative Institute to be held April 14-16, 1969 in Sacramento. The registration fee for this Institute is $20.00 per city official, and it has been requested that advance registrations be made no later than Friday, April 4th. The City Manager advised that April 14, 1969 is a regular City Council meeting date. Mayor Bowen indicated that he planned to attend this Conference and Council- man Harvey stated that he would attempt to attend a portion of the Institute. It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize the members of the City Council to attend the Mayors' and Councilmen's Institute in Sacramento and to be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanode, Noe and Bowen NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanet CO.M~UNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT RE: BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 1969: The City Manager reviewed a communication dated February 28, 1969 from Mr. Jack H. Kimball, District Manager of the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District, transmitting a copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees held February 20, 1969. A copy of these Minutes is on file in the office of the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. COMMUNICATION FROM TANGLEWOOD NORTH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION RE: POLICE PATROL SERVICE: The City Manager presented a communication dated March 1, 1969 from Mr. C. Pete McKenney, Secretary of the Tanglewood Homeowners Association, transmitting a copy of a letter addressed to Police Chief George Savord in which a request is made for specialized police patrol service in the Tangle- wood North area. Also transmitted was a copy of the con~nuntcation from Chief Savord in which he indicated that special attention is being provided in this area in the way of additional patrol service and that a future meeting has been requested with the Tanglewood North Homeowners Association Executive Committee to more fully explain the operation of the patrol service. City Council Minutes March 10, 1969 It was moved by Councilman Noe and seconded by Councilman Kanode, this communica- tion be received and filed. In response to a question from Councilman Kanode, Chief Savord outlined the problems in the Tanglewood North area and advised that these problems are encountered in many newly-occupied areas of the City. Councilman Noe's motion was then unanimously carried. COMMUNICATION FROM EL BEKAL SHRINE AND TEMPLE IN LONG BEACH RE: WAIVEROF ADMISSIONS TAX AND BUSINESS LICENSE FEE FOR CIRCUS AND CARNIVAL AT LOS ~T.AMITOS RACE TRACK: The City Manager presented a communication dated March 3, 1969 from Mr. H. C. LeManquais, Recorder for E1 Bekal Shrine and Temple in Long Beach, requesting the waiver of admissions tax and business license fee for the circus and carnival to be held at the Los Alamitos Race Track on Saturday, May 3, 1969. The City Manager advised that the City Council has previously granted a similar request based on the non-profit status of this organization. He further advised that the City would require that the required electrical permits for installa- tion of the carnival equipment be obtained from the Building Department. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Noe to grant the request for waiver of the admissions tax for the circus to be held on May 3, 1969 at the Los Alamttos Race Track, sponsored by E1 Bekal Shrine and Temple in Long Beach. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanode, Noe and Bowen None Kane 1 It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Noe to grant the request for waiver of the business license fee for the circus and carnival to be held by E1 Bekal Shrine and Temple in Long Beach at the Los Alamitos Race Track on May 3, 1969. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanode, Noe and Bowen None Kanel CONSIDERATION OF ANNEXATION NO. 69-2 BOUNDARY RELOCATION WITH CITY OF GARDEN GROVE: The City Manager presented a report dated March 6, 1969 indicating that the certified copy of the Resolution of Consent by the City of Garden Grove approving relocation of the boundaries in the southern portion of the City has been filed with the City Clerk. The report further outlined the procedures to be followed to finalize this annexation. It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 952 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RELOCATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE BOUNDARIES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanode, Noe and Bowen NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel It was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried to proceed to Item No. 13 at this time and to withhold consideration of Items 12, 12a and 12b until the end of the meeting. City Co~cil Minutes March 10, 1969 CONSIDR~ATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR THE 20-A-1 DRAINAGE FACILITY--LOS ALAMITOS NAVAL AIR STATION: The City Manager presented a report dated March 5, 1969 reviewing a proposal in the total amount of $4,975.00 from TOups Engineering, Inc., for the engineering design and the construction engineering of the storm drain between the southwest boundary of the City of Cypress along the north boundary of the City of Garden Grove into the Bolsa Chica Channel. This drain is necessary to provide protection against flood hazard for Tract No. 6719, which is located at the southwest comer of Orangewood and Valley View. The City Manager advised that although this structure is a Master Plan of Drainage facility, a determination has not as yet been made as to whether payment to Larwin Con~any for advancing the funds for construction of this drainage facility should be effected through a reimbursement agreement. The City Manager, therefore, requested the Council to withhold action on the method of reimbursement to Larwin Company until the Staff has completed a study on this matter. It was moved by CouncilmanNoe and seconded by Councilman Kanode to authorize the design of Project 6925-20, the 20-A-1 storm drain, and to authorize the City Manager to accept the proposal dated January 31, 1969 from Toups Engineer- ing, Inc. in the total amount of $4,975.00 for the engineering design and construction engineering of this project. In response to a question from Councilman Harvey, the City Manager and Public Works Director reviewed the procedures followed in employing professional engineers for design and construction engineering services. The City Manager further indicated that Toups Engineering had been selected by the Public Works Department to submit a proposal for this engineering service due to the fact that this firm had completed other studies in the vicinity which could allow for a reduction in the cost of the required engi- neering services. Following further discussion, Councilman Noe's motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanode, Noe and Bowen NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR RESURFACING OF VAT.T.~Y VIEW STREET FROM CERRITOS AVENOE TO THE SOUTH CITY LIMITS: The City Manager presented a report dated March 6, 1969 outlining the necessity to resurface two lanes of the original pavement on Valley View Street from Cerritos Avenue to the south City limits. The Public Works Director reviewed the extent of the deficiencies in this area and explained that resurfacing would provide the two lanes which were constructed six years ago with a more adequate thickness and durability. He also indicated that effecting this resurfactng at this time would ultimately result in a savings to the City. The City Manager indicated that the estimated cost for this resurfacing project is $8,500. He further indicated that $6,000 of this amount could be obtained from the funds which were budgeted for improving Orangewood Avenue, since it appears at this time that Orangewood will be improved in conjunction with the development of subdivisions in this area which will be underway in the near future. It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Noe to approve the plans and specifications for the resurfacing of Valley View Street from Cerritos to the South City limits and to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for this project, with the bids to be received at 9:00 a.m. on March 24, 1969. City Council Minutes March 10, 1969 Following discussion concerning subdivision development in the area of Orange- wood Avenue, the motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanode, Noe and Bowen NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON CYPRESS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report dated March 6, 1969, transmitting a copy of a report pre- pared by the Attorney of the Cypress County Water District and adopted by the Water District Board of Directors at its meeting of February Z6, 1969. Basically, the report from the Water District's Attorney suggested that rather than dissolving the Cypress County Water District, the City consider the es- tablishment of maintenance districts throughout the City. The City Manager indicated that this recommendation is in direct conflict with the emphasis of reducing the property tax rate since this procedure would require an additional tax levy throughout the City for services now paid for from the General Fund of the City. The City Attorney further reviewed the procedures in establishing maintenance districts. Mayor Bowen indicated that he would be opposed to the formation of maintenance districts which would require the imposition of an additional tax levy on the citizens of Cypress. Councilman Harvey stated that he felt that the City could provide the same services now rendered by the Cypress County Water District at no additional cost and that through dissolution of the Water District, the City could eliminate one area of double taxation. Councilman Kanode concurred in these statements. It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 953 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF ORANGE COUNTY FOR THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Harvey, the City Manager advised that if the procedures for dissolution were to proceed without any problems, the dis- solution could be finalized prior to December 31, 1969. He further indicated that these proceedings could require a district-wide election. Councilman Kanode's motion was then unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanode, Noe and Bowen NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to request the City Manager to send each member of the Cypress County Water District Board of Directors a copy of the Report dated March 6, 1969 for their review and information and to indicate to the Board members that the City Council would be willing to meet with them, if the Board so desired. City Council Minutes March 10, 1969 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO RECOGNIZE CYPRESS CITY EMPLOYEES'ASSOCIATION: The City Manager presented a report dated March 6, 1969 indicating that the Cypress City Employees'Association has recently been organized and has requested the City Council to acknowledge the organization as the recognized employee organiza- tion, as prescribed in the California Government Code. The City Attorney indicated that the legislation under which the Council would operate in recognizing an employee association was only recently enacted and is still under study by the legal staff of the League of California Cities. He further indicated that although the League has prepared a sample ordinance, this matter has been deferred to solve many of the unresolved questions re- garding the wording of the resolution or ordinance, and to avoid future problems in employer-employee relations. It was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Noe to authorize the City Attorney to develop an appropriate resolution or ordinance to implement rules and regulations for recognizing employee associations for review and consideration by the City Council. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanode, Noe and Bowen NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel It was further moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried this communication from the Cypress City Employees'Associa- tion be received and filed and the City Manager be requested to advise the Employees'Association of the action taken by the City Council in reference to this matter. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMRRCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS 20825 THROUGH 20925: In response to an inquiry from Councilman Noe concerning Warrant No. 20899, the Public Works Director advised that this was the rental for the equip- ment required for channel reconstruction which was necessitated by the recent rain. It was moved by Councilmen Noe and seconded by Councilman Kanode to approve the Commercial Warrant List for warrants No. 20825 through 20925 in the amount of $95,946.43. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kenode, Noe and Bowen NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to go into an executive session at 9:02 p.m. for the purpose of discussing settlement of litigation for the acquisition of the sump area on LarwinCompany property, the acquisition of the Cote property and the condemnation of property for construction of the Corporation Yard. The meeting was called back to order at 9:55 p.m., all City Councilmen being present, with the exception of Council- man Kanel. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kenode to authorize settle~nt of the litigation for acquisition of 3.258 acres for use as a sump area of property owned by Larwin Company at a total cost of $109,150. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kenode, Noe and Bowen NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel Zll / City Council Minutes March 10, 1969 In reference to the acquisition of a portion of the Cota property required for a storm drain facility, it was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 954 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanode, Noe and Bowen NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel It was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried to place consideration of pursuing a study of the possibility of constructing a library facility on the Civic Center site and of converting the present library facility to another use on the agenda at this time. Mayor Bowen stated that the County has expressed an interest in expanding their library facilities in the City and that it has been suggested that, if a new library facility is constructed, the present library building could be converted into a teen center. Councilman Kanode stated that, if the library is expanded, he would wish the facility to be constructed on the Civic Center site. It was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to request the Staff to pursue a study of the need for expanded library services from the County Library District and of the cost of financing the development of a new library facility. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Upon the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to go into an executive session at 10:01 p.m. for the purpose of discussing litigation. The meeting was called back to order at 10:05 p,m., all City Councilmen present, with the exception of Councilman Kanel. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:06 p.m. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: )~! /i/ CITY CLEfq~F T~ 6i*~ d~ CYPRESS