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Minutes 62-10-15MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD October 15, 1962 The City Council of the City of Cypress met in regular session in the Council Chambers, 9471 South Walker Street, Cypress, California on Monday, October 15, 1962 at 7:30 P. M,, Mayor Van Dyke presidihg. PRESENT: ABSENT: Gorzeman, Noe, Wright and Van Dyke Gordon Also present were: City Manager, Dartell Essex; City Attorney, Rod~er Howell; City Engineer, John M. Toups; and City Clerk, Ferne S. Phillips. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried, the Minutes of September 17, 1962 be approved as mailed, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. James Duncan, 9582 South Walker Street, Cypress, California addressed the Council reEardln~ the progress being made on location of future City Hall site. Mr. Essex reported that several meetings and surveys have been conducted and a pepoPt will be made in the near future on the development. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-44; MOBIL OIL COMPANY: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider application for a change of zone from A-2 (Heavy Agriculture) to C-2 (General Business District) that area on the northeast corner of Ball and Valley View as requested by Mobil Oil Company, 612 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, California and kno~rn as Zone Change Z-44, and asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak for or against this proposed zone change. Mr. Swain, 612 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, California representing Mobil Oil Company, as Field Engineer, addressed the Council on the proposed development of this property and agreed to comply with the following items prior to the final adoption of the requested zone changel That as a condition precedent to completion of requested Zone Change, the applicant will sign and deliver a Recordable Agreement to which he has agreed at this hearing to so sign, in which he obligates himself to build and maintain a suburban type service station on the property in confoPmance with the elevation plot plans, and photographs submitted with this application, and that no other improvements or modifications thereof will be allowed without prior approval of the City in the manner of a Variance and that the Building Permits shall not be issued until such Agreement has been received and recorded. 2. Dedication and improvement of Ball Road and Valley View to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Construct drainage facilities to the satisfaction of the City Engineer (probably to include a catch basin at the lntersection of Ball and Valley View and a storm drain from the catch basin north to Carbon Creek Channel). Install sewage disposal by means of public sanitary sewers. Octobep 15, 1962 There beinS no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 C-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONE CHANGE Z-~4. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading by the followin~ roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Gorzeman, No,, Wright and Van Dyke None Gordon PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-~7~ LARWIN FUND: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider application for a change of zone from M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-1 (Neighborhood Stores) that property located on the southwest corner of Moody and Ball as requested by LaPwin Fund, 8670 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California, and known as Zone Chan~e ZoO7 and asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak for or against this proposed zone chan~e, Mr. Lee Goldin, Vice President of Larwin Fund, 8670 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California addressed the Council speaking in favor of the proposed zone change. There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the public hearinE closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried, this application for zone change be continued until the next regular meeting of the Council in November and in the meantime a study session between the Planning Commission, City Council, Planning Consultants, and LaPwin Fund be held for further discussion on this matter. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-48; LARWIN FUND: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the public hearins to consider application for change of zone from A-2 (Heavy Agriculture) to C-1 (Neighborhood Stores) that property located on the southeast corner of Moody and Ball as requested by Larwtn Fund, 8670 Wilshtre Blvd., Beverly Hills, California, known as Zone Change Z-48, and asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak for or a~ainst this proposed zone change. Mr. Lee Goldin, Vice President of Larwin Fund, 8670 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills~ California addressed the Council speakin~ in favor of the proposed zone change, There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the public hearin~ closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, this application for zone change be continued until the next regular meeting of the Council in November and in the meantime a study session between the Planning Commission, City Council, Planning Consultants, and LaPwin Fund be held for further discussion on this matter. October 15, 1962 '233 PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-~9; LARWIN FUND: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider application for change of zone from A-2 (Heavy Agriculture) to C-2 (General Business District) that property located on the northwest corner of Walker and Cerritos as requested by LaPwin Fund, 8670 Wtlshtre Blvd,, Beverly Hills, California known as Zone Change Z-~9 and asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak for or against this proposed zone change. Mr. Lee Goldin, Vice President of Larwln Fund, 8670 Wtlshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California addressed the Council speaking in favor of the proposed zone change. There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman No,, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried, this application for zone change be continued until the next regular meeting of the Council in November and in the meantime a study session between the Planning Commission, City Council, Planning Consultants, and LaPwin Fund be held for further discussion on this matter. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-50; LARWIN FUND: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider application for change of zone from A-2 (Heavy Agriculture) to C-2 (General Business District) that property located at the northeast corner of Moody and Cerritos as requested by LaPwin Fund, 8570 Wilshtre Blvd,, Beverly Hills, California known as Zone Change Z-50 and asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak for or against this proposed zone change. Mr. Lee Goldin, Vice President of LaPwin Fund, 8670 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly }{ills, California addressed the Council speakin~ in favor of the proposed zone chan~e. There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, this application for zone change be continued until the next regular meeting of the Council in November and in the meantime a study session between the Planning Commission, City Council, Planning Consultants and LaPwin Fund be held for further discussion on this matter. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-52; LARWIN FUND: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider application for change of zone from M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-1 (Neighborhood Stores) that property located on the northwest corner of Cerritos and Moody as requested by LaPwin Fund, 8670 Wtlshlre Blvd., Beverly HIlls, California known as Zone Change Z-52 and asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak for or against this proposed zone change. ~qr. Lee Goldln, Vice President of LaPwin Fund, 8670 WtlShire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California addressed the Council speaking In favor of the proposed zone change. There being no written communications, and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman No,, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, this application for zone change be continued until the next regular meeting of the Council in November and in the meantime a study session between the Planning Commission, City Council, Planning Consultants, and Larwln Fund be held for further discussion on this matter, October l~, 1962 PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-53; FAMILY REALTY CORPORATION: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider application for change of zone from M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-2 (General Business District) that property located on the northwest corner of Denni and Ball, as requested by Family Realty Corporation~ 8670 Wilshire Blvd.s Beverly Hills, California known as Zone Change Z-53 and asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak for or against this proposed zone change. Mr. Lee Goldin~ Vice President of LaPwln Fund, 8670 Wilshire Blvd,s Beverly Hillss California addressed the Council speaking in favor of the proposed zone change. There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. After discussions it was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Gorzemans and unanimously carrieds this application for zone change be continued until the next regular meeting of the Council in November and in the meantime a study session between the Planning Commission, City Council, Planning Consultants and LaPwin Fund be held for further discussion on this matter, WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL RE: STAND~kbS AN'D TRAINING COMMISSION: PEACE OFFICER'S A written communication from Attorney General, Stanley Mosk, regarding Peace Officer's Standards and Training Commission was presented to the Council by the Chief of Police. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried this communication be received and filed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM MARCH OF DIMES RE: FUND DRIVE: A written communication from March of Dimess Orange County Chapter, requesting permission to conduct the 1963 fund drive in the City of Cypress durln~ the month of Januarys 1963 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried, this request be granted, WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM CAMP FIRE GIRLS RE: ANNUAL NUT SALE: A written communication from Camp Fire Girls requesting permission to conduct annual nut sale from January 18 through February 4, 1963 was presented. It was moved by Councilman Noes seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carrieds that this request be granted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL GUILD RE: WAIVER OF ADMISSION TAX: A written communication from St. Joseph Hospital Guild in regard to the waiver of admission tax at Los Alsmitos Race Track on December 5, 1962 for charitable purposes was presented, It was moved by Councilman Noes seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for a report back to the Council at their next regular meeting, October 15, 1962 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM DREXEL O. BERRY RE: COMM'ISSIONER:" RESIGNATION AS PLANNING A written communication from Drexel O. Berry in regard to his resignation as Planning Commissioner was presented, It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried this communication be received and filed and resignation be accepted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM RAY MERCADO RE: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. ~66: A written communication from Ray Mercado, Agent for Norwood Homes requesting the withdrawal of Tentative Tract Map No. ~466 from the Agenda was presented, It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried that this request be Spanted. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED RE: MRS. LAURA COTA: A Grant Deed from Mrs. Laura Cote for property adjacent to site of Catholic Church on Grindlay Street for Flood Control was presented. It was moved by Councilman Noe~ seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried this Grant Deed be accepted. The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: GoPzeman, Noe, Wright and Van Dyke None Gordon REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER RE: EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY FOR WATER LIN~S' ON WICK~ DRIVE: A report from the City Manager in regard to a Grant of Easement by the City of Cypress to Southern California Water Company~ for the purpose of water lines located on Wicker Drive was presented. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried~ this Easement be granted and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Easement Deed. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. ~772; STAR DUST LANDS INC,: Final Tract Map No. ~772 for that property located north of Ball Road between Walker and Moody was presented as requested by Star Dust Lands Inc, Mr. Richard Owen~ representing Star Dust Lands Inc.~ addressed the Council on the matter of improvement of Grindlay and offered to pave remaining portion of Grindlay providing the property owner would provide the right-of-way by means of dedication. It was then moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried, that Final Tract Map No, 4772 be approved, the City Clerk be authorized to sign the Record MaD and that Bonds and Agreements be accepted as presented with authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said Agreements on behalf of the City of Cypress, October 15, 1962 ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY; STAR DUST LANDS INC.: Acceptance of Agreement for proposed development of property located north of Cerritos between Denni and Moody as requested by Star Dust Lands Inc. was presented. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried, that the Agreement for proposed development be approved as submitted, by the followin~ roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Gorzeman, Noe, Wright and Van Dyke None Gordon CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 4752; STAR DUST LANDS INC.: Tentative Tract Map No. 4752 for that property located on Cerritos Avenue, between Denni and Moody as requested by Star Dust Lands Inc. was presented, After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Noe, and unanimously carried, that Tentative Tract No. 4752 be approved as submitted with the eleven conditions as outlined on the map with the following corrections: Condition No. 2: Sewer system to be constructed by the Developer and dedicated to the City of Cypress, instead of Cypress County Water District. Condition No. 4: Sewage disposal; City of Cypress, instead of Cypress County Water District. Subject to the ~rantlng of a Variance on the substandard lots sho~rn on the Tentative Map. SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-37; KNOTT AND CERRITOS: It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried the followln~ Ordinance be read by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 145 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 (RESIDENTIAL ONE-FAMILY) Z-37. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 145 be adopted by the following called vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Gorzeman, Noe, Wright and Van Dyke None Gordon CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4421~ STANLEY RITTER: Consideration of Tentative Trac~ Map No. 4421 for that property located on the southwest corner of Knott and Cerritos as requested by Stanley Rttter was presented. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried that Tentative Tract Map No. 4421 be approved subject to the followin~ conditions: October 15, 1962 A block well fence to be constructed along the rear property lines adjacent to the railroad track, subject to the approval of the City Engine,P, 2. Master Plan of Drainage fees be paid. 3. Drainage both on-site and off-site be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Full street improvements be constructed around area shown as "Not a part of", 6' block well be constructed along the west boundary of the proposed Tract. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER RE: STREET SWEEPING: It was moved by Councilman Wrightt seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney, be instructed to prepare a contract with the R. F. Dickson Company to sweep the City streets at ten day intervals at a cost not to exceed $325,00 per month with e curb mile price of $4,00 per' curb mile as additional sweeping is required and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said contract with an expiration date of June 30, 1983. The following Poll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Gorzeman, Noe, Wright and Van Dyke None Gordon REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER RE: BUSINESS CONFERENCE FOR PLUMBING INSPECTORs It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carriedt that authorization be given the City Plumbing Inspector to attend the Business Conference for Plumbing Inspectors regarding Plumbing Codes to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, and be absent from his duties from October 22, to October 25, 1962, and be re-imbursed for his actual and necessary expenses, REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER RE: RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE~ It was unanimously accepted. moved by Councilmen No,, seconded by Councilman Wright and carried that the report of the Traffic Committee be approved and It was then moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance in accordance with recommendations of the Traffid Committee. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER RE: QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT: It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman No, and unanimously carried that the quarterly financial report be received and filed. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER RE: MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER, 1962: It was moved by Councilmen Noe~ seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried, the Monthly Activity Report for the Month of September, 1962 be received and filed. October 15~ 1962 SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE| AMENDMENT TO BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO BILLBOARDS: It was moved by Councilman GoPzeman~ seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously caPPied~ the following OPdtnance be pead by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1~6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 82, OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS LICENSING THE TRANSACTIONS OF BUSINESSES, TRADES~ PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS AND SERVICES IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. It was then moved by Councilman WPight~ seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously capPied this Opdinance be adopted by the following called vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: GoPzeman~ Noe~ WPight and Van Dyke NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: GoPdon RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOSo 5845 THRU 5878; (PAYROLL)z The following Resolution allowing claims and demands fop paypoll fop the fipst half of SeptembeP, 1962 was pPesented~ title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 304 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 5845 THRU 5878. It was moved by Councilman Noe~ seconded by Councilman WPight and unanimously caPPied~ this Resolution be adopted by the following called vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: GoPzeman~ NOe, WPight and Van Dyke NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: GoPdon RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 5879~ 5881 THRU 5912; (PAYROLL): The following Resolution allowing claims and demands for payPoll for the last half of Septembep, 1962, was presented~ title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 305 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 5879, 5881 THRU 5912. It was moved by Councilman Noe~ seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carrled~ this Resolution be adopted by the followtn~ called vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Noe~ Wright and Van Dyke NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: GoPdon RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIM AND DEMAND NO. 5880; (COMMERCIAL WARRANT): The following Resolution allowing claim and demand for commercial waPpant was presented, title as follows: OctobeP 15, 1962 239 RESOLUTION NO. 306 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIM AND DEMAND NO. 5880. It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman gorzeman and unanimously carried this Resolution be adopted by the followtnR called vote: AYES: , COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Gorzeman, Noe, Wright and Van Dyke None Gordon RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 5913 THRU 6001 (COMMERCIAL WARRANTS): The following Resolution allowing claims and demands for commercial warrants was presented, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO, 307 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOB. 5913 THRU 6001. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried, this Resolution be adopted by the following called vote: AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Gorzeman, Noe, Wright and Van Dyke None Gordon APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the appointment of a Planning Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Drexel O. Berry and presented to the Council the name of Joseph F. Mason, 10322 Aurella, Cypress~ California for consideration. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman and unanimously carried that the appointment of Planning Commissioner be held over until the next meeting of the Council on October 29, 1962~ and the City Manager be instructed to direct a letter to Mr, Mason requestins his presence at the next City Council meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION RE: WAIVER OF FEES ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: A written communication from Reverend Dale Davis requesting waiver of fees for application for a Conditional Use Permit to hold revival services in the City of Cypress, was presented, It was. moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Noe and unanimously carried that this request be granted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM PROPERTY OWNERS RE: ANNEXATION TO CITY OF CYPRESS: A written communication from property owners located east of Walker Street, south of Lincoln Avenue and west of Grlndlay Street requesting that the City of Cypress assist them in annexation of their property to the City of Cypress, was presented, It was moved by Councilman Noe, seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried, that their request be granted. October 15, 1962 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Paul Angers, 10352 Aurelta Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council re~ardinR the Fly Ordinance. Mr. William Shubin, 4615 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California addressed the Council compllmentin~ the City Engineer and City Staff on the improvement of the streets in the City. Mr. Ray Hamilton, 4861 Camp Street, Cypress, California addressed the Council concerning the weeds alon~ railroad right-of-ways in the vicinity of the City. Mr. Rodney Duquette, 5411 Marion Avenue, Cypress, California addressed the Council regarding stop signs on the corner of St. Albans and Marion and also on the weed condition near a school site. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright and unanimously carried that the matter of a stop sign being placed on the corner of St. Albans be included in the Traffic Committee Study. ADJOURNMENT: There beinR no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Noe, and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn at 9:40 P. M. until Monday, October 291 ~962 at 7:30 P, ATTEST: //" MAYOR //