Minutes 63-06-24MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
June. 2~, 1963
The City Council of the City of Cypress met in regular session on
June 2~, 1963, at 7:30 P. M., in the Council Chambers, 9~71 South Walker
Street, Cypress, California, Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
Also present were: City Manager, Darrell Essex; City Attorney, Rodget
Howell; City Engineer, John Tours; and City Clerk, Ferne S. Phillips.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. John Lister, Cypress, California, addressed the Council regarding
the construction of homes in Tract 4102 located south of Orangewood and west
of Knott Ave., and presented a written communication requesting the Council
to instruct the Building Department to investigate the possibility of code
violations in the homes.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the Building Inspector be directed to investigate this
matter and make a report to the City Manager, who in turn be directed to
report to the City Council what action is necessary.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-150 (COLUMBIA OUTDOOR ADV. CO.):
The Mayor announced this was the time and place to consider application
for Conditional Use Permit to allow the erection of a temporary subdivision
directtonal sign at the northwest corner of Valley View and Cerritos as requested
by Columbia Advertising Co., 7591 Acacia Ave., Garden Grove, California, known
as Conditional Use Permit No. C-150 and asked ifanyone in the audience wished
to speak for or against this proposed use.
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright,
and unanimously carried, this Conditional Use Permit be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. The sign be located at least 500 feet from the intersection of
Valley View and Cerritos.
2. That the Conditional Use Permit be granted for a period of one year
or until the homes in Fairway Park are sold, whichever is the shorter
period of time. Also, the sign should not be allowed to remain after
the commercial center is developed.
3. All building, zoning, and other requirements must be complied with.
That the sign be identical to those installed in the City.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO..C-151; (GENSER SIGN CO.):
The Mayor announced this was the time and place to consider application
for Conditional Use Permit to allow the erection of two temporary subdivision
directtonal signs to be located at the southeast corner of Lincoln and Bloomfield
as requested by Genser Sign Co., 7767 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles~ Calif., and
known as Conditional Use Permit No. C-151, and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against this proposed use.
Mr. Nolan, representing the Genser Sign Co., addressed the Council on
behalf of the owner of the property and the developer requesting the advertising
sign.
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, this permit be granted subject to the following conditions:
1, Permit be issued for one 10 x 25 sign for a period of one year
or until such time as the homes are sold.
2. Sign to be located 500' from the intersection.
3. All ordinances and codes to be complied with.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-152; (WARREN HODGES):
The Mayor announced this was the time and place to consider application
for Conditional Use Permit to allow Auto Wrecking on property generally
located at 4682 Lincoln, Cypress, as requested by Warren Hedges, 1642 Alamar
Ave., Anaheim, and known as Conditional Use Permit No. C-152 and asked if
anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against this proposed use.
Mr. Warren Nodges addressed the Council on behalf of the application.
Mr. John Bridges and Mr. Murray Kent addressed the Council as proposed
operators of the Auto Wrecking Co.
Mr. Ellis Sparks addressed the Council concerning the proposed use of this
property.
There being no writtencommunications and no oral protesls, the Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, to approve this application for
Conditional Use Permit.
Motion failed to carry for lack of a second.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by
Councilman Van Dyke, and carried, this application be denied by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Wright and Van Dyke
NOES: 1 COUNCILMAN: Gorzeman
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMAN: None
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMAN: Noe
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-81 (VIRGINIA GOOD):
COUNCILMAN GORDON ASKED TO BE EXCUSED FROM THE PODIUM DURING THIS ENTIRE
HEARING.
The Mayor announced this was the time and place to consider application
for amendment to the zoning ordinance to change the zone from R-4 and A-1 to
R-3 (High Density Multiple Family) that property generally located between Grham
and Walker and bounded on the north by Orange Ave,, as requested by Virginia
Good, 5552 Orange Ave., Cypress, known as Zone Change Z-81 and asked if anyone
in the audience wished to speak for or against this proposed change of zone.
Mrs.Virginia Good, 5552 Orange Ave., Cypress addressed the Council
on behalf of the property owners.
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke,
and unanimously carried, ~he 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 R-3 (HIGH DENSITY
MULTIPLE FAMILY) ZONE CHANGE Z-81 (V. GOOD)
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman,
and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading by the following
called vote:
AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
Gordon
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-83: (NEIL VISSER):
COUNCILMAN GORDON RETURNED TO HER CHAIR ON THE PODIUM.
The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to
consider application fop amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change the zone
From A-2 to R-1 (Residential One Family) that property located on the north side
of Orange 660' east of Denni as requested by Neil Visser, 4621 Orange Ave., Cypress,
and known as Zone Change Z-83 and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak
for or against this proposed change of zone.
Mr. Sherman Whirmore addressed the Council on behalf of the applicant.
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor
declared the public heaping closed.
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gordon, 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 R-1 (RESIDENTIAL
ONE FAMILY) ZONE CHANGE Z-83 (NEIL VISSER)
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman,
and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading by the following
called vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: O COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE 3-I:
The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the public hearing
to consider amendment to the Master Plan of Drainage 3-I located south of
Cerritos, north of Pacific Electric Railroad tracks, east of Valley View,
and west of Knott Ave., as initiated by the City of Cypress.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by
Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, this matter be referred to the
staff for further study, andthe public hearing be continued until such time as
a report is available to the Council.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE:
The Mayor announced this was the time and place to consider amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance as initiated by the City of Cypress.
Mr. Larry Wise, Planning Consultant for the City of Cypress, addressed
the Council explaining the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
There being no written communications, and no oral protests, the Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE.
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading by the following
called vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
None
RESIGNATION OF JOHN C0 LEAL AS CITY TREASURER:
A letter of resignation from John C. Leal as City Treasurer was presented,
effective as of June 19, 1963.
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman,
and unanimously carried, to accept resignation of City Treasurer.
It was then moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright,
and unanimously carried, to direct the City Manager to write a letter of
appreciation to Mr. Leal on behalf of the City Coundl and the City of Cypress.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM UNITED MISSIONARY CORPS RE: PERMIT TO SOLICIT FUNDS:
A written communication from United Missionary Corps., P. O. Box 85142,
Santa Western Station, Los Angeles 27, Calif., requesting permission to solicit
funds for their organization in the City of Cypress.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke,
and unanimously carried, to continue this matter until the next regular
meeting.
LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM DALE KROESEN:
A letter of appreciation for the plaque honoring Dale Kroesen for
news coverage was read in full.
It was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman
and unanimously carried, this communication from Dale Kroesen be received
and filed.
APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS PERMIT; M. COEBHO:
Application for fireworks permit to be located on the southwest
corner of Denni and Lincoln as requested by Manuel Coelho was presented.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman,
and unanimously carried, the fireworks permit be approved subject to
compliance with the provisions of the fireworks Ordinance of the City of
Cypress.
CONSIDERATION OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 4965:
The applicant for Tract No. 4966 requested withdrawal of the Final
Tract Map at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman,
and unanimously carried, this request be granted and Tract Map No. 4966 be
withdrawn from the Agenda.
SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-79; (G. DONATHON):
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman,
and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 172
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-3 (HIGH DENSITY
MULTIPLE FAMILY) ZONE CHANGE Z-79 (G. DONATHON)
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: WATER SYSTEM:
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright,
the following Ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 173
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING
A WATER DEPARTMENT.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Gordon~ Gorzeman, Van Dykeg Wright and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
FIRST READING ORDINANCE RE: PERSONNEL SYSTEM:
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING A PERSONNEL SYSTEM
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright,
and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
None
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 7094 THRU 7127:
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 37?
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
NOS. ?094 THRU 7127
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 7093 AND 7128 THRU 7174:
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and
Unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 378
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS NOS. 7093 AND 7128 THRU 7174.
RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES:
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 379
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING
RULES AND REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING METHODS OF EMPLOYMENT~ FUNCTION
OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD, ATTENDANCE AND LEAVES, TRANSFER AND PROMOTION
OF EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER REGULATIONS FOR THE EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
It was moved by Councilman Gopzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright,
and unanimously carried, this Resolution be adopted by the following called
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon~ Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
None
RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH WAGE AND SALARY PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES:
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded byCouncilman Gordon~ and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 380
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING
A BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
and unanimously carried, this Resolution be adopted by the following called
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
None
AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTIFICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY AT KNOTT AND KATELLA:
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke~ seconded by Councilman Wright~ and
unanimously carried, the City Manager be authorized to sign the Certification
of right of way at the intersection of Knott and Katella for the purpose of
installation oftraffic signals.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONER A. G. GARCIA:
A written communication from A. G. Garcia regarding his appointment
to the Planning Commission was read in full.
It was unanimously agreed, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
a report for the next meeting on the requirements for appointment to the
Planning Commission.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Frank Visca~ 5782 Lime Ave., Cypress addressed the Council
requesting information on the qualifications of Planning Commissioners.
Mr. Carl de Pietro, Cypress, addressed the Council concerning the
Planning Commissioner's qualifications.
Mr. Tom Hiatt addressed the Council concerning the amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Fred Duffy, Rome St., Cypress addressed the Council concerning the
qualifications of the Planning Commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council~ it was moved by
Councilman Gorzeman~ seconded by Councilman Wright. and unanimously carrieds the
meeting adjourn at 10:05 P. M.
MAYOR{
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/ CITY CLERK