Minutes 61-09-18MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF' THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
SEPTEMBER 18, 1961
The City Council of the City of Cypress met in regular session in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 7:30 P. M., on September 18,
1961, Mayor Baroldi presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Arrowood, Denni, McCarney and Baroldi
Van Dyke
Also present were: City Manager, Robert K. Rogers, City Attorney
Sheldon Ross and City Engineer John Toups.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Arrowood, and unanimously carried, the Minutes of August 21, 1961 be
approved as mailed.
ORAL CO!~4UNICATIONS:
Mr. Richard Tafella, 10002 Athenia Circle, Cypress, addressed the
Council as representative and Vice President of the Cypress Civic
League, Cypress, requesting the assistance of the City Council in ob-
taining information concernins the formation of a Park and Recreation
District in the City of Cypress. After considerable discussion it was
moved by Councilman Denni, seconded by Councilman Afrowood, and
unanimously carried, the City adopt a formal Resolution urging coopera-
tion to the citizens investigation of the advantages and disadvantages
of creating a Park and Recreation District. The following Resolution
was read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 197
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ~URGING
GOVERMNTAL AGENCIES TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO A CITIZENS COMMITTEE
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS INFORMATION CONCERNING THE FORMATION OF
A PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NO[S: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Afrowood, Denni, McCarney and Baroldi
None
Van Dyke
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY OF ORANGE RE: TRAILER PARKS:
The City Clerk presented a written communication from the County
of Orange regarding Assembly Bill 2126 pertaining to trailers and
trailer parks containing requirements relatin~ to permits and fee
schedules, lot areas, building construction, plumbing, electrical and
sanitation provisions. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Arrowood~ seconded by Councilman Denni, and unanimously carried, this
culm,~nication be tabled until a full report has been received from the
legal division of the League of Cities.
September 18, 1961
SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-20; ROBERT WETZLER:
The City Clerk presented Ordinance regarding Zone Change Z-20 for
a second reading. It was moved by Councilman Afrowood, seconded by
Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance
be read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 104
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90
THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL
OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY TO ZONE R-1.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Arrowood, and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. 104 be adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMN:
ABSENT: 1 CODT~GILMAN:
Arrowood, Denni, McCarney and Baroldi
None
Van Dyke
SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHARGE Z-221 EMBLEM HOMESt INC.:
The City Clerk presented Ordinance regarding Zone Change Z-22 for
a second reading. It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by
Councilman Denni, and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be
read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 105
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90,
THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL
OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY TO ZONE
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman
Denni, and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. 105 be adopted by
the following called vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCII/4EN:
NO~S: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Afrowood, Denni, McCarney and Baroldi
None
Van Dyke
SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: ADOPTION OF THE ORANGE EMPIRE PLUMBING
CODEt HEATING~ VENTILATINGs REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING CODE:
The City Clerk presented Ordinance regarding the Orange County
Codes, pertaining to plumbing, heating, ventilating, refrigeration and
air conditioning. It was moved by Councilman Afrowood, seconded by
Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be
read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 106
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 23
AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE ORANGE EMPIRE PLUMBING CODE 1961
EDITION AND THE ORANGE EMPIRE HEATING, VENTILATING, REFRIGEHA-
TION AND AIR CONDITIONING CODE 1960 EDITION.
It was moved by Councilman Afrowood, seconded by Councilman Denni,
and unanimously carried, that Ordinance no. 106 be adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Arrowood, Denni, McCarney and Baroldi
NOES: 0 COUNCILMN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Van Dyke
September 18, 1961
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RELEASE OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS BONDS ON TRACTS 3910 AND 3949~ (STANDARD
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION):
The City Manager presented his recommendation to release the
street improvement bonds on Tracts 3910 and 3949 as all work has been
completed in accordance with City specifications.
It was moved by Councilman Denni, seconded by Councilman Afrowood,
and unanimously carried, that Street Improvement Bonds on Tracts 3910
and 3949 as submitted by Standard Development Corporation, Beverly
Hills, California be released. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowood, Denni, McCarney and Baroldi
None
Van Dyke
RELEASE OF ALL BONDS FOR TRACT NO. 3911; {STANDARD DEVELOPMENT CORP.):
The City Manager presented a written request from Standard
Development Corporation requesting the release of all bonds submitted
ou Tract 3911. It was unanimously agreed this matter be continued
until the next regular meeting of the City Council and the City
Engineer to inspect the improvements on Tract 3911 and report to the
Council his recon~nendations.
ACCEPTANCE OF AUDITOR'S REPORT DATED JUNE 30, 1961:
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman
McCarney and unanimously carried, the Auditor's report dated June
30, 1961 be received and filed.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE RE: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS:
The City Clerk presented an Ordinance regarding Traffic Regulations
for the City of Cypress with recommendations from the Chief of Police
for the necessity of this Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman
Afrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried,
the following Ordinance be read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON
PUBLIC HIGHWAYS; ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF CITY TRAFFIC
ENGINEER AND ESTABLISHING A TRAFFIC COMMITTEE.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman
McCarney and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first
reading by the following called vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: i COUNCILMAN:
Arrowood, Denni, McCarney and Baroldi
None
Van Dyke
FIRST READING ORDINANCE RE: FEES FOR SELLING TIP SHEETS:
The City Clerk presented an Ordinance regarding the fees for
selling tip sheets in the City of Cypress. It was moved by Councilman
McCarney, seconded by Mayor Baroldi and carried, this Ordinance be
read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 82
WITH RESPECT TO FEES FOR THE SALE OF TIP SHEETS.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Mayor Baroldi
this Ordinance pass its first reading. The following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
McCarney and Baroldi
Arrowood and Denni
Van Dyke
Motion failed to carry.
September 18, 1961
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLARtS AND DEEANDS NOS. 3996 TRRU 4029:
The City Clerk presented Resolution allowir~ claims and demands
for payroll purposes. It was moved by Councilman Denni, seconded
by Councilman Arrowcod and unanimously carried, the followir~
Resolution be read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 198
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 3996 TILRU 4029
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Denni, and unanimously carried, this Resolution be adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCII2~AN:
Arrowcod, Denni, McCarney and Baroldi
None
Van Dyke
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 3995, 4030 THRU 4107:
The City Clerk presented Resolution allowing claims and demands
Nos. 3995, and 4030 thru 4107. It was moved by Councilman McCarney,
seconded by Councilman Arrowcod, and unanimously carried, this
Resolution be read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 199
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 3995, 4030 THRU 4107.
It was moved by Councilman Denni, seconded by Councilman Arrowcod,
and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 199 be approvedby the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowcod, Denni, McCarney and Baroldi
None
Van Dyke
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 4108 THRU 4136:
The City Clerk presented Resolution allowing claims and demands
Nos. 4108 thru 4136 for payroll purposes. It was moved by Councilman
McCarney, seconded by Councilman Arrowcod, and unanimously carried,
the following Resolution be read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 200
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 4108 THRU 4136
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Denni,
and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 200 be adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowcod, Denni, McCarney and Baroldi
None
Van Dyke
September 18, 1961
RESOLUTION RE: LIGHTING DISTRICT:
The City Clerk presented a Resolution orderin8 the City Engineer
~o prepare an assessment diagram for a Cypress Lighting District.
It was moved by Councilman Denni, seconded by Councilman McCarney
and unanimously approved the following Resolution be read by title
only:
R~SOLUTION NO. 201
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PREPARE AN ASSESSMENTs DIAGRAM, PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE AND REPORT, PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODEs STATE OF CALIFORNIAs AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS
"STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919" FOR THE INSTALLATION OFs THE
FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF A
STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM IN SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF
TWENTY (20) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 2, 1962 AND ENDING
JANUARY 1, 1982.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman
McCarney and unanimously carried, this Resolution be adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILlIEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILNAN:
Arrowood, Denni, ~cCarney and Baroldi
None
Van Dyke
CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4327~ EMBLEM HOMESs INC.:
The City Clerk presented Tentative Tract Map no. 4327, Emblem
Homes, Inc., for consideration at this tim, with the rec~.endation
of the Plannin8 Conanission for approval. After discussion, it was
moved by Councilman McCarney seconded by Councilman Afrowood, and
carried, that Tentative Tract No. 4327 be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. Nearman Street to have a minimum of 22' oi paving.
2. All slopes between rear yards to be entirely on
lower property.
3. A 5' block wall fence to be constructed on the westerly
boundary of this Tract.
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Additional street dedications on Karen and Newman to
be as designated on a map marked Exhibit "A" parcels
"A" and "B"; as on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Afrowood, McCarney and Baroldi
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Van Dyke
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMAN: Denni
September 18, 1961
CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4103; ROBERT WETZLER:
The City Clerk presented Tentative Tract Hap No. 4103, Robert
Wetzler, for consideration at this time, with the recommendation
of the Planning Cormuission for approval. A written ct~nication from
Ray Hercado, representing the Nat Neff Engineering Co., was read in
full, objecting to the conditions set forth by the Planning Cotmnission
in their recommendation for approval, pertaining to fences surround-
ing the proposed subdivision. The City Engineer stated the proposed
grades as shown, are below reconnnended minimums the curve radii as
shown is below recommended minimum, lot #50 does not have the
minimum depth required and Grindlay Street will be constructed half
width only; however, he felt these could be worked out with the
City Engineering staff and the Engineer for the Subdivider.
After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Denni,
and seconded by Councilman Afrowood, unanimously carried, that
Tentative Tract Map No. 4103 be approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. A six foot block wall fence ~o be constructed on the
north side of the development, and a six foot~haln ~imtefence
along the southerly boundary line of the proposed Tract.
2. A concrete block wall fence six foot to be constructed
on the easterly 200' of Lot 47, along the southerly line of
lots 48, 49 and 50 and on the easterly 154' of Lot 1.
3. That the offsite drainage be constructed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, and all easements to
be acquired by the Subdivider.
4. Rome Street with Lots 48 and 49 to be moved southerly
as far as practicable, subject to the approval of the
City Engineer.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILM~N:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowood, Denni, McCarney and Baroldi
None
Van Dyke
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM ROSENTHAL ENGINEERING CO., RE: TENTATIVE TRACT
NO. 3742, (STANDARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:}
The City Clerk presented a written communication from Rosenthai
Engineering Co., representing Standard Development Corporation,
Beverly Hills, Calif., requesting permission for Denni Street to be
designed with a future pedestrian crossing, or action taken to
initiate vacation proceedings for Denni Street between Myra Avenue
and Carbon Creek Channel and between Belle Ave., and Carbon Creek
Channel. After discussion with the City Engineer and Rosenthai
Engineering, it was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by
Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried, the Cith Engineer write
a detailed report on this matter and submit it to the City Council
within ten days for study prior to the next Council meeting.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR TRACT 3966:
The City Manager introduced discussion stating the public improve-
ments plans as submitted on Tract 3966 are not in accord with the Master
Plan of Drainage 1-B and 2-A with the comment that there are two
alternatives for the solution of the drainage from this Tract.
(1) Approximately 4 acres could drain southerly on Walker or
(2) If required, the Subdivider could build a drainage easement
and meet the Master Plan of Drainage requirements.
September 18, 1961
After detailed study of the maps and discussion, it was moved
by Councilman Denni, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously
carried, the drainage and grading plans be approved subject to the
approval of the City Engineer.
DISCUSSION OF WITHDRAWAL FROM LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR TRACT NO. 3966:
The City Manager introduced discussion of the withdrawal from the
present Lighting District that covers Tract No. 3986 and form a new
District to be known as Cypress Lighting District No. 2. The City
Attorney presented each Councilman with a copy of the procedure
required to form a new Lighting District. No action was taken at this
time.
APPOINTMENT OF CO-ORDINATOR FOR WOMENS' ACTIVITIES IN CIVIL DEFENSE
PROGRAH:
The City Manager recommended an appointment be made for a Co-
ordinator for womens' activities for the Civil Defense Program and
submitted two names of volunteer's for this appointment.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Denni,
and unanimously carried, that Mrs. Patricia Goods, 10311 Lorraine
Lane, Cypress be appointed as the Civil Defense Co-ordinator and
Mrs. Betty Elias, 10272 Lorraine Lane, Cypress be appointed as her
alternate.
WRITTEN CO~ff4UNICATION FROM PETE VAN RUITEN RE: DRAINAGE DITCH ON ORANGE
AVE:
The City Manager read in full, a written communication from Pete
Van Ruiten regarding the drain ditch on the north side of Orange
Avenue at the junction of Orange and Bloomfield, and stated this
communication was received at 5:30 P. M. today, therefore, the City
Engineer had not had sufficient time to look into the matter. It
was unanimously agreed, the c~m,~unication be continued until the next
meeting of the Council.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION CO~ff4ENDING CHIEF O. C. FOSTER:
The City Manager read in full a letter from Roy E. Reynolds,
Norwalk, Caltf., coinmending the Police Chief, O. C. Foster on his
efforts in a recent "theft from auto" occurance that took place in the
City of Cypress.
ORAL CO~4UNICATIONS:
Mr. William Schubin, 4615 Orange Avenue, Cypress addressed
the Council as to the Master Plan for the City and what progress had
been made on it. The City Manager explained what had been
accomplished at the two study sessions that had been held, and that
no final action had been taken by the City at this time.
Mr. Richard Tafella, 10002 Athenia Cir., Cypress addressed
the Council requesting the City take some action to get the weeds
cleared from the vacant property in the Brentwood Subdivision, that
had been reserved for a park site.
ADJOURnmENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council,
it was moved by Councilman Deuni, seconded by Councilman McCarney
and unanimously carried, the Council adjourn at 9:55 P. M.
ATTEST:'~j~t
ROBERT .
)G'~RS,~ITY CLERK
THOMAS A. BANOLDI, MAYOR
September 18, 1961