Minutes 61-11-27MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
November 27, 1961
The City Council of the City of Cypress met in an adjourned session
on Monday, November 27, 1961 at 7:30 P. M., in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall, 9739 So. Walker Street, Cypress, California, Mayor Baroldi
presiding.
PRES~T: Arrowcod, McCarney~ Van Dyke and Barotdi
ABSENT: Denni
Also present were: City Manager Robert K. Rogers, City Attorney
Sheldon Ross and City Engineer John Toups.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no oraI communications presented at this time.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE RE: ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES:
The City Clerk presented a proposed Agreement with the County of Orange
regarding animal control services for the City of Cypress. On the
recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Arrowcod,
seconded by Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried, the City accept
this proposed Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
the Agreement.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMF~T WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE RE: PROJECT ~99~ VALLEY
VIEW FROM CERRITOS TO KATIR~LA:
The City Clerk presented a proposed Agreement with the County of
Orange, Arterial Highway Financing Program for their participation of
~27,500.OO for the construction of Valley View from Cerritos to Katella
amd the City's share to be computed at ~27,5OO.OO making a total cost
of Project ~99 to be ~55,000.00. The City Clerk presented a Resolution
of the C~ty of Garden Grove urging the City Council of Cypress to proceed
wit~ the completion of Valley View. It was moved by Councilman Arrowcod,
seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, this Resolution
from the City of Garden Grove be received and filed. After further discussion,
~t was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and
unanimously carried, that the City of Cypress enter into an Agreement w~th
the County of Orange, Arterial Highway Financing Program Project ~99 to
construct Valley View from Cerritos to Katella, and authorize the Mayor
to sign s~id Agreement and the City Clerk to attest to his signature. The
following roll ca]l vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: O COUNCILM~N:
ABSL~T: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowcod, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denni
DISCUSSION OF EXTENSION OF PROJECT #99 F~OM KATELLA TO CITY LIMITS:
The City Manager introduced the discussion of constructing Valley View
from Katella to the southerly City limits durin~ the next fiscal year. After
considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Arrowcod, seconded by
Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, the City Council request the
County of Orange Arterial Highway Financing Program~ Project Administration
Offdne to take Lhe necessary steps to establish funds for the next fiscal
.year to construct Valley View from Katella to the City limits. The following
~ol] call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEn:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowcod, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denni
November 27, 1961
CONSiUERATION OF GRANT TO THE CITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VALLEY VIEW
FROM CERRITOS TO THE CITY LIMITS FROM THE W. P. NEAL CO.:
The C~ty Clerk presented a written communication from the W. P. Neal
Co., offering a grant of ~15,000.OO for the specifdc use for construction
of Valley View from Cerritos to the City limits, dated November 2?, 1961
subject to the following conditions:
]. The final inspection of Valley View Road from Cerritos to the
~;outherly boundaries of the City of Cypress.
2. The completion of the work and final inspection by September
], 1962 or a reasonable extension of tfime thereafter.
2- That the grant of $15,OO0.00 be deposited in any bank or trust
company designated by the City of Cypress, interest to be accrued
to be credited to the City of Cypress account.
City Attorney, She]don Ross advised that it was legal for the City
to accept such a grant.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney,
and unanimously carried, that the City of Cypress accept the grant of
~15,000.OO subject to the conditions as stated, and the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to sign the Escrow instructions.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denni
CO~4SIDERATION OF FINAL TRACT MAP 4~27i EMBLEM HOMES, INC.:
The City Clerk presented the Final Map for Tract No. 4527, located
north of Orange between Valley View and Walker, as requested by Emblem
Homes, Inc., and reported the public improvements Agreements have been
submitted, all fees have been paid, and bond posted to guarantee street,
sewer and water improvements.
Mr. Robert Light, 6381 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CaIif. addressed
the Council representing the Developer (Emblem Homes, Inc.,) and requested
the City enter into condemnation for one of the three parcels adjacent
to the Tract for public right-of-way as at this time, they had been unable
to obtain an Easement Deed from the property owner. Mr. Light presented
two ~sement Deeds from Osa Belle Hetherington and Dorothy M. Brant
made ~n favor of the City of Cypress for public-right-of-way.
Mrs. Crummett, 5612 Karen Ave., Cypress addressed the Council as
an adjacent owner of property and stated she felt her property requested
for Deed of rdght-of-way was worth more than the Developers had offered
her fc!r it.
After considerable discussion of the Counci]~ and negotfiations of the
Developer and property owner, the Deed was signed and presented to the City
from Mr. and Mrs. Crummett.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van
Dyke, and unanimously carried, the Final Tract Map No. 432? be approved;
Deeds accepted, City Clerk and City Engineer be authorized to sign the
Final Map; Mayor and C~ty Clerk to sign the Agreements for public improve-
ments; and Bond accepted for guarantee of ~mprovements.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: ] COUNCILMAN:
Arrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denni
November 27, 196]~.
RECESS:
The Mayor declared a ten minute recess at 8:55 P. M.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM KOEBIG & KOEBIG INC., AND HAHN, WISE AND
BARBER, PLANNING CONSULTANTS FOR THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS:
Mayor Baro]di called the meeting to order at 9:05 P. M. and the
City Clerk presented a proposal from Koebig~ Koebig~ Hahn, Wise and Barber
for studies, surveys and plans for the Master Plan for the City of Cypress.
Mr. Barber, Planning Consultant explained the proposal in detail, the
?01 program for federal aid contribution to the overall cost of the
Master PIan, and the interim advisory service to be furnished to the City.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney,
r~nd unanimously carried, that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 215
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, STATE OF
CALIFOP~NIA RELATIVE TO URBAN PLANNING ASSISTANCE
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN:
NOES: O COUNCILMEN:
ABSI!Z]T: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Afrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denni
It was then moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman
McCarney and unanimously carried, that the proposal for a 701 Program,
as~ presented from Koebig, Koebig, Hahn, Wise and Barber be accepted,
as well as their proposal for interim advisory services in their letter
dated November 24, 1961. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN:
NOES: O COUNCILMEN:
ABS~tT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Barold~
None
Denni
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE RE: VIOLATIONS OF CITY ORDINANCES, P~IWALTIES:
The City Clerk presented a proposed Ordinance as recommended by
the Police Chief pertaining to the arrests and penalties for violations
of' C~tF Ordinances.
It was moved by Councilmarl Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney
z~d 13nanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RFLATING
TO ARRESTS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CITY ORDINANCES
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Afrowood,
and unanimously carried, that this Ordinance pass its first reading. The
follow~ng roll call vote was taken:
AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN:
NOES: O COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denni
November 27, 1961
FIRS~ READING ORDINANCE RE: AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 76~ ELECTRICAL CODE:
The City Clerk presented an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 76 to
read the "]959 Edition". It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded
by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance
be read by t~t]e only:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 76
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Afrowood,
and unanimously carried, that this Ordinance pass its first reading.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILM~q:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denni
FIRST READING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ELECTRICAL CODEi (1959 EDITION):
The City Clerk presented an Ordinance amending the 1959 Edition of
the Electrical Code pertaining to Electrical Wiring. It was moved by
Councilman Afrowood, and seconded by Councilman McCarney, unanimously
crtrr~ed, and the following Ordinance was read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
THE ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE CITY BY AMENDING SEX]TION 8, ARTICLE
E, ORANGE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE ELECTRICAL CODE, 1959 EDITION,
TO DEFINE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRING AND REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFI.ICT THEREWITH.
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Arrowood,
and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading. The
following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: O COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Afrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denn~
FIRST READING ORDINANCE RE: REGULATION OF GRADING, FILLING AND EXCAVATION,
ESTABLISHING FEES, AND E~ECTION OF PROTECTIVE DEVICES:
The City Clerk presented a proposed Ordinance regulating the grading,
filling and excavation on private property and establishing fees, and
erection of protective devices. It was moved by Councilman McCarney,
~t!conded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, the following
Ordj~ance be read by t~tle only:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REGULATING AND CONTROLLING
ALL GRADING, FILLING, AND EXCAVATING WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION AND INSTALLATION OF PROTECTIVE DEVICES
P~R GRADING WORK; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OR THE
PROVISIONS HEREIN; REQUIRING PERMITS FOR GRADING WORK AND ESTABLISHING
FEES THEREFOR; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES
iN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Arrowood,
and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading. The
following ro]t call vote was taken:
AYES: ~+ COUNCILMEn:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMP1N:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Afrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denni
November 27, 1961
REQUEST ~DR AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON CONSTRUCTION OF BALL
ROAD, BETWEE~ WALKER AND MOODY:
The City Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids on the
construction of Ball Road and between Walker and Moody. It was moved by
Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously
c~rried, the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. The following
roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILM~I~:
HOES: O COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denni
RE~iOLUTION APPROVING L~GINEER'S REPORT ON CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2:
The C~ty Clerk presented a Resolution approvjng the E]ngineer's
Het/ort for Cypress Lighting District No. 2, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 211
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY
OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY
~qGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 201
OF SAiD COUNCIl,.
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Arrowood,
and urlanjmous]y carried, this Resolution be adopted. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILM~N:
i~OES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowood~ McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denni
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTh~TION TO ORDER A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM:
The City Clerk presented a Resolution declaring the intention to
order a street lighting system known as Cypress Lighting District No. 2
title ~s follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 212
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY
GF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER
A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
TO BE INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE F~JRNISHED
FOR LIGHTING SAID SYSTEM ~DR A PERIOD OF TWENTY (20) YEARS
~EGINNING JANUARY 2, 1962.
]rt was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney,
and u~nanimously carried, this Resolution be adopted. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: O COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denni
RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM GENERAL FUND TO THE CYPRESS LIGHTING
]DISTRICT NO. 2 FUND:
The City Clerk presented a Resolution transferring monies from the
Gerlera] Fund to the Cypress Lighting District No. 2 Fund in the amount
of ~],000.00 title as ~o]lows:
RESOLUTION NO. 215
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TRANSFERRING FROM THE GENERAL FUND
TO THE CYPRESS NO. 2 LIGHTING DISTRICT ~ND, THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS (~I~OO0.O0) AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 212
ADOPTED BY THE SAID CITY COUNCIL ON NOVD~BER 2?, 1961.
November 27, 1961-
It was moved by Councilman Arrowcod, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke
and unanimously carried, th~s Resolution be adopted. The following roll
ca]] vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowcod, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denni
RESOLUTION SETTING TIME AND PLACE YOR HEARING OF PROTESTS FOR CYPRESS
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2:
The City Clerk presented a Resolution setting the time and place for
hearing of protests for Cypress Lighting District No. 2. It was unani-
mously agreed that December 18, 1961 at the hour of ?:30 P- M., be
established as the date for hearing of protests. Title of Resolution
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 214
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY
OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND
~TNEET LIGHTING DISTRICT FORMATION REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION NO. 212 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF SAID CITY OF
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING.
it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Arrowcod,
and unanimously carried, this Resolution be adopted. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowcod, Van Dyke, McCarney and Baroldi
None
Denni
CO~JSIDERATION OF INSTALLATION OF GAS PUMPS IN CITY DR CITY EQUIPMENT:
The City Clerk presented a report on the installation of gas pumps
on C~ty owned property for City vehicles. After discussion, it was
unanimously agreed to continue this matter for additional study.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON FEED YARD ABATEMENT OF ODORS:
The City Manager reported that after routine checks of the feed yard
it had been determined that it could be controlled under certain weather
conditions, and that for the past few weeks it had not been offensive. It
wa:3 moved by Councilman Arrowcod, seconded by Councilman McCarney and
unanimously carried, this report be received and filed.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON TRAFFIC SAFETY LIGHTING:
The CSty Manager reported that due to the recent rains, the traffic
safety lighting had not been installed.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON SOUSA PROPERTY AND CONDITIONS OF CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT:
The City Manager reported the Southern Calif. Edison Co., had filed
their application for a Zone Change on the Sousa property on the corner
of Moody and Orange, and the owner had requested that he be relieved of
conditions of the Conditional Use Permit pertaining to construction of
fences until such time as the Zone Change application has been approved.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowcod, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke,
and i~nanimously carried~ that the property owned by Mr. Sousa at the corner
of Orange and Moody be relieved of the conditions until such time as the
Zone Change has been resolved.
November 2?, 1961/
ACCEPTANCE OF AUDITOR'S REPORT DATED SEPTEMBER 30~ 1961:
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman ArrowoDd,
and unanimously carried, the Auditor's Report dated September 30, 1961
be approved as mailed.
ACCEPTANCE OF STATE OF CALIFORNIA AUDIT OF GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND:
It was moved by Councilman ArrowoDd, seconded by Councilman McCarney
and unanimously carried, that th~s report be accepted as written.
INTERPRETATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 151~ EMPLOYEES HOLIDAYS:
The City Manager requested an interpretation of the Resolution setting
forth the holidays for the City Employees for Christmas Day and Day before
Christmas. Resolution No. 151 sets forth Day before ChrSstmas and
Christmas Day as legal holddays and further that when a holiday falls
on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Mon~iy shall be observed. After
considerable discussion, it was unanimously agreed, this matter be
continued until the next meeting of the Council.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN AN AGREEM~T WITH
THE STATE OF CALIFOP~NIA, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE TO CONDUCT A SPECIAL
POPUI.ATION ESTIMATE:
The C~ty Clerk presented a recommerldatdon for the Cfity of Cypress
to enter into an Agreement with the State of California Department of
Firlance to conduct s special population estimate, cost of said estimate
not to exceed $300.00.
it was moved by Councilman ArrowoDd, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke,
and unanimously carried, the C~ty of Cypress enter into an Agreement w~th
the State of California Department of Finance and authorize them to conduct
a special population esbimate, cost of estimate not to exceed $300.00.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: O COUU~,CILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
ArrowoDd, McCarney, Van Dyke an d BarD] di
None
Denni
SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: AMENDMENT TO SALES AND USE TAX ORDINANCE:
The following Ordinance was read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX ORDINANCE
It was moved by Counc~]m~n Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney,
and un~inimously carried, this Ordinance pass fits second reading and be
a~oeted. The followimg roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: O COUNCILME]:
ABSenT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
ArrowoDd, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denn~
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE ~DR BIDS FOR POLICE PATROL CARS:
The C~ty Manager requested permission to advertise for bids for
police patrol cars as a budget item. It was nnanimonsly agreed to
advertise for bids for police patrol vehicles.
November 27, 1961
AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING FIXTURES IN POLICE AND BUILDING
DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS:
The City Manager requested permission to install additional lighting
f~xtur~!s in the City Hall, in the Police and Building Department buildings,
not to exceed ~160.00. It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by
Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, that additional lights be
installed not to exceed ~160.OO. The following roll call vote was taken:
A YES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
DaOES: O COUNCILMEN:
AR~ENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Denni
PUBLIC INFORMATION FORUM:
The City Manager announced the Public information Forum will be
held on Wednesday, November 29, 1961 at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall and the public is invited.
APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER:
M~yor Baroldi announced he was interviewing prospective oommissioners
and wo~fid announce the appointment at the next Council meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. William Schubin, Cypress, Calif. addressed the Council and asked
~f ~t is permissabte to bring debris dnto the City on private property.
The City Manager reported he would investigate the matter in the next
few days.
Mr. Schubin also requested that a stop signal be placed on Walker
at Orange because of the high bushes on the corner making it d~fficult
to see oncom~ng traff~c. The City Manager reported t}mt the owner of
time property would be contacted to see if the bushes could be reduced
in :~z.e to alleviate the problem.
ADJOURNMENT:
There be~ng no further business to come before the Council, it was
moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unani-
mously cartried, the City Council adjourn at 9:~5 P. M.
THOMAS A. BAROLDI, MAYOR
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ROBERT~iR~E~, CITY CLERK
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