Minutes 62-04-16MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
April 16, 1962
The City Council of the City of Cypress met in regular session on
April 16, 1962 at 7:30 P. M-, in the Council Chambers of the City Mall,
9739 South Walker Street, Cypress, California, Mayor Baroldi presiding.
AME~:
Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi
None
Also present were: City Manager/City Engineer, John M. Toups,
City Attorney, Sheldon Ross, and City Clerk, Ferne S- Phillips.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke
and unanimously carried, the Minutes of March 19, 1962 be approved as mailed.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Arrowood,
and unanimously carried, the Minutes of March 29, 1962 be approved as mailed.
ORAL CONMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Otto Buslet, lOOll St. Elizabeth Circle, Cypress addressed the
Council concerning fly abatement program within the City.
Mr. John Kennedy, St. Vincent Circle, Cypress addressed the Council
concerning the Fly Abatement Ordinance.
Mayor Baroldi advised both the City had adopted a Fly Ordinance and
the County Health Department were authorized to enforce this Ordinance.
Mrs. William Shubin, 4615 Orange Avenue, Cypress addressed the Council
concerning trash being deposited along City Streets.
Mr. Chris Gaspar, 9262 Walker Street, Cypress addressed the Council
concerning dedication for street improvements prior to obtaining a
building permit for improvement to his property.
OPENING OF BIDS FOR FRANCHISE:
The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the opening
of sealed bids for the franchise and asked if anyone in the audience wished
to present a bid at this time.
The City Clerk reported there had been only one bid received up to
this time, from the Southern California Edison Company dated April 4, 1962.
The City Attorney then opened the Bid, verified its correcthess and
stated there was a certified check enclosed in the amount of Two Hundred
Dolla~s ($200.00).
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke
and unanimously carried, to award the Bid for Sale of Franchise to the
Scuthern CaliFornia Edison Company.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke
~,nd unaD~mously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only:
April 16, 1962
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTt{ERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY,
ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE, FOR A PERIOD OF
FIFTY (50) YEARS, TO CONSTRUCT, LAY, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, USE
RENEW, REPAIR, REPLACE, MOVE, CHANGE THE SIZE AND NU~R OF,
AND REMOVE OR ABANDON IN PLACE A SYSTEM OF PIPELINES AND
APPURTENANCES, FOR TtIE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING, TRANSPORTING,
CONVEYING AND CARRYING t~S, OIL, PETROLEUM, WATER AND OTHER
SUBSTANCES, ON, ALONG, IN, UNDER AND ACROSS THE PUBLIC STREETS,
WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN TI~ CITY OF CYPRESS, TOGETHER
WITH THE RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN AND USE A
PRIVATE COP~JNICATION SYSTEM TO t~E USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE
OPEPATION AND MAINTEMANCE OF SAID SYSTEM OF PIPELINES AND
APPURTENANCES AS AFORESAID.
It was moved by Councilman ArrowGod, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke
and umlnimously carried, this Ordinance granting the Franchise to Southern
California Edison Company pass its first reading by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCII~[EN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ArrowGod, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and
Baroldi
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: "CRESCENT ANNEXATION":
The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the hearing of
orotests on the proposed "Crescent Annexation" located north of Lincoln and
west of Forest ~wn property to be placed in a CEM (Cemetery) Zone.
There being no written communications received and no oral protests
filed, the Mayor declared. the public hearing closed. The City Clerk
reported the owner's of the proposed annexation are the sole owners of
the p~operty within the annexation and kave been certified as to correctness
in records of Orange County.
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman ArrowGod,
and unanimously carried, that no formal protests have been made by the
owners of one-half of the value of the territory proposed to be annexed as
shown by the last assessment roll, nor by public and private owners of
one-half of the value of the territory proposed to be annexed.
M~r. Ugene Blalock, representing Forest Lawn Company addressed the
Council stating they would dedicate 25' along Crescent Avenue for future
street improvement.
It was moved by Councilman ArrowGod, seconded by Councilman McCarney
and umin[mously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO.
~\N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE ANNEXATION
~i,I CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED "CRESCENT ANNEXATION"
TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND PD~CING SAID TERRITORY IN A CEM ZONE.
it was moved by Councilman ArrowGod, seconded by Councilman McCarney
~nd urianimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILFEE: ArrowGod,
~roldi
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Denni, McCarney, V'n Dyke and
April 16, 1962
PUBLIC HFJLRING RE:: ADOPTION OF BUILDING COE~E 1~61 EDITION AND AMENEMENTS
THERETO:'
The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the public
hearing regarding the adoption of the 1961 Edition of the Building Code
and amendments thereto and asked if anyone in the audience wished to
speak for or against this matter.
There being no written communications received and no oral protests
filed, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney,
and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 126
AN ORDINANCE OF 'lliE CITY CF CYPRESS ADOPTING BY EEFERENCE
ORANGE COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 1435, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING COKE, 1961 EDITION, IN PART,
AND AMENDING SAME", AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 121.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Counci!m-n McCarney,
and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. 126 be adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNC II/~EN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and
Baroldi
None
None
WR£TA'EN C0~CATION FROM ORANGE CO~ ~JLTIPL~E SCLEROSIS SOCIETY RE:
FUND D~l~:
The City Clerk presented a written communication from the Orange
County Multiple Sclerosis Society, P. O. Box 882, Santa Am, California
dated March 16, 1962 requesting permission to conduct fund drive from
May 1B, through June 17, 1962.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke
and unanimously carried, that permission be granted as requested.
WR1TA'~N C0~ICATION FROM FEATHER RIVER ASSOCIATIOM RE: ME~RSHIP:
The City Clerk presented a written c~m,,~nication from Feather River
Project Association, 210 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, California dated
March 22, 1962 requesting participation for 1962 membership in the
Association.
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Arrowood,
and unanimously carried, that the City of Cypress renew the membership in
the Feather River Project Association and contribute the sum of $35-00 fees.
WRI~fEN CO}a4UNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY FIREMAN'S ASSOCIATION RE:
eALIFOBNIAFIRE SHOW INVITATIC~:
The. City Clerk presented a written com~A~nication from the Orange
County Fireman's Association, P. O. Box 752, S~nta An~, California, dated
March 23, 1962, extending invitation to attend the California Fire Show to
be held on June 2, 1962 at the Orange County Fair Grounds.
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Arrowood,
and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed.
April 16, 1962
WRI'A'I'.:N C0MICATION FROM CON-TECH BUILDING COMPANYt EE:- CHAIN LINK
FENCE ON TRACT 4102:
The City Clerk presented a written communication frc~ Mr. Theodore
C. Bentley, President of Con Tech Building Company, 1214 South Rrookhurst,
Anaheim, California dated March 23, 1962 requesting waiver of the
subdivision requirement for a six foot Chain link fence along the west
boundaries of Lots 99, 98 and 97 and the east boundary of Lot 8.
After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Arrowood,
seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, to continue this
request until the next regular meeting of the Council.
WRI'ATSN CO~ICATION FROM CON-TECH BUILDING COMPANY, RE:
IMPROVE~NT BONDS ON TRACT 4102:
The City Clerk presented a written communication from Mr. Theodore
C. Bentley, President of Con Tech Building Company, requesting the release of
Street Sewer, Water and recompaction of Lots 10 through 71 Bonds on
Tract ~102.
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Arrowood,
and unanimously carried, that Street, Sewer, and Water Bonds and Recompaction
Bond on Lots lO through 71, be released, subject to the filing of a $1,000.00
Surety Bond to guarantee the completion of the fence requirements on
Tract 4102. ~
WRItI~A'EN COMtICATIONFROMCONTINENTALNATIONAL GROUP INSURANCE COeANY~ ~E:
WORLEY [SELOCATION BOND:
The City Clerk presented a written co~anunication from the Continental
National Group, 2975 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California!dated
April ll, 1962 requesting release of Building Relocation Bond No. 15-27912
in the amount of $1,000.00 as submitted by Wayne Worley, Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Denni,
and unanimously carried, this Bond be released.
..SECOND EEADING ORDINANCE BE: ZONE CHANGE Z-36~ WILLIAMAS:
The City Clerk presented Ordinance for second reading for Zone
Change from A-2 (Heavy Agriculture) to C-2 (General Commercial) for ~hat
property located on the corner of Lincoln and Bloomfield, and further
stated the Bonds for public improvements had been submitted, and the
Deed was forthcoming.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke
and unanimously carried, this matter be continued until the meeting of April
17, 1962 and notify the Developer to file the necessary Deed in the office of
the City Clerk prior to the meeting.
C(MNSATION FOR POSITION ~F CITY CLERK:
The City Manager presented a recomendation that the position of
City Clerk be placed in Schedule 17, Step B, in the amount of $734.00
per month.
It was moved by Councilman Denni, seconded by Councilman Arrowood
and unanimously carried, that compensation for the position of City Clerk
be established as Schedule 17, Step B, in the amount of $734.00 per
month, effective immediately. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COD'NCIIE:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: O C0~'NCILMEN:
Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and
Baroldi
None
None
April 16, 1962
FIRST READING ORDINANCE BE: .A~.N]i~ENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 7~; CITY MANAGER
K~3TIES:
The City Clerk presented an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 75 and
deleting the title of City Clerk from the duties of the City Manager.
I~ was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Arrowood,
and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE (F THE CITY (F CYPEESS A~NDING ORDINANCE N0. 75,
ELATING TO THE ~jTINS CF THE CITY MANAGER.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke
and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading b~ the
following roll call vote: ~
AYES: 5 COUNCILMN:
NOES: 0 C0~NCIL~N:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and
Baroldi
None
None
MINUTE ACTION AD~At~ORIZING T~ MAYOR AND CITY CLE~ TO SIGN ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PURC}tASE C~ EA~24ENT ON V,~T.T.T~' VIEW:
The City Clerk presented a request for the authorization of the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign Escrow Instructions for the purchase of property
from the Harvey C~.~any, for an Easement on Valley View.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney
and unanimously carried, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign
the Escrow Instructions, as requested.
RESOL~TION ALLOWING CLAIM AND E~NAND NO. ~160; EASE~NT ON V~LTEy VIEW:
The following Resolution was read by title only:
RESOLb'~ION N0. 248
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIM
AND E~2~AND NO. 5160.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney
and unanimously carried, this Resolution be adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~N:
ABSEET: 0 COUNCIIMEN:
Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and
Baroldi
None
None
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAM AND EgMANDS NOS. ~p98 TERU 5026:
The following Resolution was read by title only:
EESOLUTION NO. 249
A EESOIJJTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
mm~WDS NOS. ~998 ~m~U 5026.
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman McCarney
and unanimously carried, this Resolution be adopted by the following
roll call vote:
April 16, 1962
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL~N:
Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and
Baroldi :
None
None
MINUTE ACTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED ~JRPLUS FOR THE
PAY~ ~ 0VER-TIMEACCETED FOR Ci~EMPLOYEES FOR yEAR (~ 1962:
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney
and unanimously carried, that funds be appropriated from unappropriated
surplus for the payment of accumulated over-time for City employees in
the amount of $66B.17. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCII/4EN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL~N:
Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and
Baroldi
None
None
ESOL~r~O~ ALLOWING CLALvAS A~O nm~A~Ds Nos. ,~o~7 THRU ~066:
The following Resolution was read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 252
A RESOLUTION OF T~ CITY OF CYPRESS, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAM
AND DEMANDS NOS. 5057 TE 5066.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney
and unanimously carried, this Resolution be adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and
Baroldi
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 46~0~ JOHNNY JOHNSON: RE ALMEIDA:
The City Clerk presented Revised Tentative Tract No. 4650 in accordslnce
with reco~en~tion of the Planning Commission, located on the northeast
corner of Orange and Grindlay for R-I (Residential One-Family) development
as requested by Johnny Johnson and Manuel de Almeida 9~95 Knott Avenue,
Anaheim, California.
After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilm~n Denni,
seconded by Councilman McCarney and carried, that Tentative Tract No. 4650
be approved subject to the following conditions:
]. Lot "A" be dedicated by
2. Temporary and permanent
Plan of Drainage and to
Grant Deed to the City of Cypress.
drainage in accordance with the Master
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
3. A 6' standard block wall to be constructed on all lots abutting
Orange Avenue.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Arrowood, Denni, McCarney and Van Dyke
None
None
Baroldi
PLANS ;uND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF BALL ROAD BETWEENWAIJKER
AND MOODY:
April 16, 1962
The City Manager/City Engineer presented the plans and specifications
for the improvement of Ball Road between Walker and Moody and requested
authorization to advertise for bids for the construction of improvement.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Arrowood,
and unanimously carried, that authorization be given to advertise for
bids for the construction of improvement of Ball Road, between Walker
and Moody and the plans and specifications be approved as submitted by
the CLty Engineer.
RESIGNATION OF W0~EN'S CO-0RDINATOR OF CIVIL D~'ENS~E:
The City Clerk presented a written communication from Mrs. Patricia
Coode, stating that it was necessary for her to resign as Women's Co-ordinator
of Civil Defense.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney,
and unanimously carried, that this resignation be accepted with regrets
and a letter of appreciation be sent to Mrs. Patricia Goods for her services.
ORAL CO~JNICATIONS:
Mr. Frank Tierney, 700 South Brookhurst, Annhelm addressed the Council
concerning a requirement of the Spehar Development Variance No. 161 for a
$5,OOO.00 Surety Bond guaranteeing the construction of a bridge across
the Flood Control Channel.
It was unanimously agreed this matter be referred to the City Manager/
City Engineer, John M. Toups.
Mr. Chris Gaspar, Cypress addressed the Council requesting information
concerning dedication for street improvements prior to obtaining a
building permit.
It was unanimously agreed this matter be referred to the City
Attorney for further study.
Mr. Howard Tatro, Newman Street, Cypress, addressed the Council
concerning the north wall between Walker and Valley View of the Emblem
Homes Subdivision stating it was constructed with four inch blocks and it
was his understanding this was supposed to be constructed with six or
eight inch blocks.
It was unanimously agreed this matter be referred to the City Manager
for a report back to the Council at their next meeting.
Mr. William Shubin, 4615 Orange Avenue, Cypress addressed the Council
commending Councilman McCarney, Councilman Arrowood and ~ayor Baroldi for
their past contribution to the community and recommending that formal action
be taken on this matter.
WR1Ti'EN CO~R~NICATION RE: POLICE DEPARTS:
Mayor Baroldi read in full a letter from the Adult Parole Division,
Long Beach, California co~ending Officer Coats of the Cypress Police
Department for his outstanding performance of duty on a recent robbery.
Mayor Baroldi then read a letter from Chief O. C. Foster also commending
Officer E. E. Coats and Mr. Mike Hernandez of 9680 Valley View, Cypress
for their performance of duty during the recent robbery in Cypress.
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke
and unanimously carried, that Mr. Mike Hernandez 9680 Valley View, Cypress
be commended for his contribution as a citizen to the apprehension of the
robbery suspects, and also to Officer E. E. Coats for his outstanding
performance of duty in connection with this case.
April 16, 1962
ARI~NT:
There being no ~urther business to come before the Council,
it was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke
and unanimously carried, the Council adjourn at 9:45 P. M., until
Tuesday, April 17, 1962 at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers, 9739
South Walker Street, Cypress, California.
MAYOR
ATfEST:
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April 16, 1962