Minutes 63-12-09MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
December 9~ 1963
The City Council of the City of Cypress held a regular meeting on December
9, 1963, in the City Council Chambers, 9471 South Walker Street, Cypress~
7:30 P.M.~ Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding.
PRESENT: Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wrights and Noe
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex; City Attorney
H. Rodget Howell; Public Works Director Harold Neu; Secretary of the
Planning Commission Darrell Dalton; Building Superintendent John McGettrick;
and Police Chief O. C. Foster.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke~ seconded by Councilman Gordon, and
unanimously carried, to approve the December 2, 1963~ minutes with the
following correction on Page 13 under EXCAVATION PERMIT FOR SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY FOR TRACT 4966: It was moved by Councilman Gordon,
seconded by Councilman Gorzeman (rather than Councilman Wright)~ and
unanimously carried, to grant an excavation permit to the Southern
California Water Company.. .
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no oral communications at this time.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPEAL ON CONDITION OF TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 4994; LARWIN COMPANY: The Mayor announced this was the time
and place for the continuation of the public hearing to consider an appeal
initiated by the Larwln Company, 8670 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills,
California, on Tentative Tract Map No. 4994, with specific reference to
the condition which reads as follows: "Water shall be provided by the
City of Cypress."
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the
audience wished to speak for or against the appeal.
Mr. Alex D. Fred, Attorney for the Larwin Company, addressed the Cauncil
concerning this ~peal. Mr, Fred presented to the Council the following
documents for use in consideration of this appeal.
1. A photocopy of an agreement dated August 3, 1960~ between the
Southern California Water Company and Standard Development
Corporation (LaPwin Company), for Southern California Water
Company to render service to the Standard Development Corporation
in certain areas of the City.
2. A photocopy of a letter dated December 6m 1962m supplementing
the agreement between the Southern California Water Company
and Standard Development Corporation Of August 3, 1960m to
include the area involved in Tentative Tract No. 4994.
3. A certified copy of Orange County Ordinance No. 767,
which is a franchise granted to Southern California Water
Company by Orange County for the area involved in Tentative
Tract No. ~994,
Mr. Fred further stated that he would like stipulated the fact that
on June 2~ 1963~ the Cypress City Council adopted Ordinance No. 178,
which related to the formation of a Water Deparfment in the City of
Cypress. He also requested a stipulation that the City's Subdivision
Ordinance, as amended on July 22~ 1963, Section 3-05 regardin~ water supply
states that Water shall be provided from an aDproved source. He stated
that at the time the subject condition was imposed on Tentative
December 9, 1963
Tract No. 4994~ the City had no existing supply of water and no means
of selling water to the subdividers, Mr. Fred Stated that Southern
California Water Company is an existing franchlsed public utility
that has a certificate of necessity and convenience granted to it
by the Public Utilities Commission which covers the area within
Tentative Tract No. ~99~. He also requested that a letter addressed to
the City Council dated October 28, 1963~ fpon] the Vice President of
the LaPwin Company, be made a part of the record concerning this apDeal.
Mr. Fred stated that the precise appeal is not with respect to
whether or not the City can impose a condition of obtaining water, as
the City Ordinance requires that water shall be provided fr(~n an
approved source. The Lapwin Company requests that the condition be
modified to acknowledge the Southern California Water Company as an
approved source of water.
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
Upon the request of Councilman Gorzeman, the City Manager read in full
the letter from Mr, Lee Goldin~ Vice President of the LaPwin Company,
dated October 28, 1963~ addressed to the City Council~ appealing the
condition on Tentative Tract Map No. ~99~ which reads "Water shall be
provided by the City of Cypress."
After this letter was read by the City Manager, Mr. Alex D. Fred
requested that the tract number referred to in this communication
be corrected from ~9B~ to ~99B.
Councilman Van Dyke inquired of the City Attorney concerning the
possibility of the City stopping all subdivision activity in the City
of Cypress pending the results of the bond election on the water
situation. The City Attorney stated that the legality of such a
moratorium would probably be based on whether or not an election was
pending in a reasonable period of time. He further requested that he
be allowed to investigate the possibility of such a moratorium.
It was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to continue the appeal on the water condition
of Tentative Tract Map No, 4994 until the regular City Council
meeting of December 23, 1963, The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
None
It was further moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, and unanimously carried, to instruct the City Attorney to
investigate the legality of the City Council declaring a moratorium
on subdivision activities for those developers protesting City water
service, pending the results of the bond election on the water
situation. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe
None
None
Mr. Carl de Pietro, 10301 Sande Street~ Cypress, addressed the Council
concerning ~he effect such a moratorium would have upon industrial
development in the City,
Mr. John Kennedy, 10002 St, Vincent Circle, Cypress, addressed the
Council, inquiring concerning the length of time which would be
considered "reasonable" with reference to the date of the bond election
and the possible moratorium. The City Attorney advised Mr, Kennedy
that between 60 and 120 days would probably be considered as a reasonable
period of time.
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PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE: The Mayor
'announced this was t[~' time and place for the Public Hearing to consider
proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance No. 90 of the City of
Cypress. The City Manager reviewed the recommendations which will amend
the following sections of this ordinance:
1. PART 10.A: Establish Commercial Office Zone (C-O).
PART 10, Section 110.2: Added an additional use in the R-4 Zone.
3. PART 17~ Section 117.1: Amend~ providing for City Council
approval of PD Zone Conditional Use Permits.
4. PART 19: Amend Section 119.1 regarding Building Setback Lines.
5. PART 21: Amend Section 121.1 and 121.2 regarding Off-Street
Parking Requirements.
6. PART 25: Add Section 125.20 regarding Animals; Add Section
125.21 regarding Christmas Tree Sales.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone in the
audience wished to speak for or against the proposed amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance.
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion was held concerning the proposed Commercial Office Zone,
with specific reference to the minimum lot size.
It was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman~
and unanimously carried~ the following Ordinance be read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TNE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
The following roll call vote was mken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon~ Gorzeman~ Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman
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
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: The Mayor
announced this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider
proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance No. 77 of the City
of Cypress. The City Manager reviewed the recommendations which will
amend the following sections of this Ordinance:
1. ARTICLE II, Section 2-16 re: Minor Streets: Delete completely.
2. ARTICLE III, Section 3-02 re: Streets and Highways: Delete
b-6 and Amend b-3 and b-7.
3. ARTICLE III, Section 3-03 re: General Requirements: Amend
Section 3-03.
4. ARTICLE V, Section 5-17 re: Improvement Plans and Profiles
5. ARTICLE V, Section 5-18 re: Dedication and Improvements:
Delete d-2, d-3 and f and amend e and ~.
December 9, 1963
6, ARTICLE V, Section 5-20 re: Processing of Record Map by City
7. ARTICLE VI, Section 6-01 re: Improvements Required
8. ARTICLE VI, Section 6-02 re: Filing of Map
9. ARTICLE VI, Section 6-03 re: Approval of Maps: Amend
a-5, a-6 and b.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone in the
audience wished to speak for or against the proposed amendments to the
Subdivision Ordinance.
Mr. Lee Goldln~ representing the LaPwin Company, asked if copies of
these amendments were available. The City Manager advised Mr. Goldin
that such have been available at the City Hall.
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 Wrlght~
and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF ~{E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 77, THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
It was moved by Councilman GordDn~ 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
COMMUNICATION FROM VOORHEIS-TRINDLE-NELSON~ INC. RE: FENCING REQUIREMENT
ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. ~421: The City Manager presented a cmmmunication
dated November 22, 1963~ from Robert J. Gulino~ of Voorheis-Trlndle-Nelson,
Inc., representative of Coordinated Service, regarding the fencing condition
on Tentative Tract No. 4421. The communication requests that the City
Council approve the construction of a chain link fence in lieu of a block wall
fence along the rear property lines adjacent to the railroad right-of-way.
The City Manager stated that the Staff recommends that the block wall
requirement remain as a condition on the Tract map.
Mr, Bachelor~ representing Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc. addressed
the Council concerning the ~quest for the chain link fence rather
than the block wall,
Considerable discussion was held concerning the relative merits of
either type of fence, with particular reference to the safety of
children since a flood control channel is located along the rear
property lines of this tract.
Mr. James Gossett, le361 Sands Street, Cypress, addressed the Council,
asking that the position of the homeowner be considered.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright
and carried, to deny the request of Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc. to
substitute a chain link fence for a block wall fence along the rear
property lines of Tentative Tract Map No. 4421. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSTAINED:i COUNCILMEN: Gordon
December 9, 1963
COMMUNICATION FROM MARCH OF DIMES RE: PROCLAMATION OF JANUARY AS
"MARCH OF DIMES MONTH": The City Manager presented a communication
dated December 6, 1963, from the Orange County Chapter of the March
of Dimes, requesting that the Mayor proclaim the month~f January
as "March of Dimes Month".
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright
and unanlmous~y carried, to grant the request of the March of Dimes~
whereupon Mayor Noe proclaimed the month of January as "March of
Dimes Month".
COMMUNICATION FROM CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUESTING WAIVER OF FEES
F'OR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: The City Manager presented a communication
dated December 5~ 1953 frc~ the Cypress School District, requesting
waiver of fees for a conditional use permit required for the Juliet
Morris School. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by
Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried, to waive the fees for the
Conditional Use Permit applied for by the Cypress School District
for the Juliet Morris School. The following Poll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Corzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
None
COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. J. H. CALDWELL RE: EXCHANGE OF TIDELANDS FOR
INLAND FROFkRT~':'A com~'unication dated December 4, 1963, addressed
to the Mayor from Mrs. J. H. Caldwell, 223 Evening Canyon Road~
Corona del Mar, California was presented concerning the possibility
of the Orange County Board of Supervisors authorizing a land trade
promoted by the Irvine Company. The exchange of property consists of
trading acreage in the "back bay" area of Newport Harbor for publicly
owned tidelands. Mrs. Caldwell suggested that protests be registered
at a public hearing held by the Orange County Board of Supervisors
at 2:00 P. M. on December 18, 1963.
Mayor Noe requested that a copy of this cc~muntcatlon be forwarded
to the Cypress Chamber of Commerce.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke,
and unanimously carried, this communication be received and ftled~ and
a copy be sent to the Cypress Chamber of Commerce.
It was further moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, that a representative of the City
of Cypress attend the public hearing held by the Orange County Board
of Supervisors on December 18, 1963, at 2:00 P. M.
ZONE CHANGE Z-92; LARWIN COMPANY: The City Manager stated that Zone Change
f-9'2 had been continued at the last meeting of the City Counofl. This
request would change the zone from R-1 (Residential One Family) to
C-1 (Neighborhood Stores) that property generally located on the
southeast corner of Moody Street and Ball Road~ as requested by LaPwin
Company~ 8670 Wilshlre Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California.
Councilman Gorzeman stated that he is opposed to having commercial
zoning on each corner of Moody and Ball.
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright,
and carried~ to read an Ordinance granting Zone Change Z-92 by title
only. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Van Dyke, Wrtght and Noe
Gorzeman
None
City Attorney Howell advised the Council that a unanimous Council
Vote is required to read an ordinance by title only.
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446
After discussion, Councilman Gorzeman stated that he would change his
vote to an "aye" vote. The City Attorney suggested that the roll be
called once again on the motion to read by title only an Ordinance
granting Zone Change No. Z-g2. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMAN:
Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
None
The following Ordinance was read by title only:
ORDINANCE N0.
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 FROM R-1 (RESIDENTIAL
ONE FAMILY) TO C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD STORES) ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-92
(LARWIN COMPANY).
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
this Ordinance not pass its first reading. The motion failed to carry
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon and Gorzeman
Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
Councilman Gorzeman requested that the City Council consider the f~ct
that the company applying for this Zone Change has not built any of
the shopping centers for which they have previously been ~ranted
commercial zoning.
Councilman Van Dyke requested a representative of the Larwln Company
to comment on why this Company has not constructed the shopping
centers previously granted commercial zoning.
Mr. Lee Goldin, Vice President of the Larwln Company, addressed the
Council concerning the proposed shopping centers to be developed
by ~e Larwin Company, stating that they are in negotiations for
two of the centers at the present time. Mr. Goldin also stated
that he would like to go on record in support of Zone Change No.
Z-95, which is for commercial zoning at the northeast corner of
Ball and Moody. He emphasized that the two requested centers will
not be cc~peti~ive.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by
Councilman Van Dyke, and carried, the above ordinance pass its first
reading. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Van Dyke, Wright and Nee
Gordon and Gorzeman
None
ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-95| WELLSDALE HOMES INC.: The City Manager stated
~'h'at a'~ the last City Council' meeting, this Zone Change No. Z-95 w~s
referred back to the Planning Commission for report, and stated that
the Planning Commission, at its meeting of December 5, 1963,
recommended approval of Zone Change No. Z-95.
Councilman Gorzeman inquired as to the different uses permitted in a
C-2 zone as compared with a C-1 zone. The Secretary of the Planning
Commission reviewed the uses permitted on a C-2 zone that are not
permitted in a C-1 zone.
Mr. Richard Owen, representing the applicant, addressed the Council
concerning the shoppins center proposed for this location if the
zone change is granted.
December 9, 1968
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by
Councilman Wrtght~ and carried, the following Ordinance be adopted,
title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 188
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 FROM R-1 (RESIDENTIAL
ONE FAMILY) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-95
(WELLSDALE HOMES, INC.)
The following Poll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe
Gorzeman
None
TE_NTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5072! R.H. GRANT AND COMPANY: Tentative
Tract Map NO. bo'/2, 'l'oceted north of Orange between Denni and Bloomfield,
as requested by R. H. Grant and Company, P. O. Box 2067, Anaheim,
California, was presented. The Secretary of the Planning Commission
reviewed the recommendation of the Plannin~ Commission on this
tentative tract map.
Mr. Richard Owen, representing the R. H. Grant Company, stated that
of the conditions recommended are acceptable to this company.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gorzeman~ seconded by
Councilman Van Dyke~ and unanimously carried, to approve Tentative
Tract Map No. 5072 subject to the following conditions:
A 10' pedestrian access should be provided through "D"
Circle. This access should have a 6' block call on each
side and be concreted.
All cul-de-saes shall be no less than 54'~ and contain a
50' radius at the terminus of the cul-de-secs.
Note ~2 shall be changed to read "Minimum frontage---
60' at a 20' setback on cul-de-sac or knuwkles."
Water shall be provided by the City of Cypress·
A six foot block wall fence shall be installed on the
north~ east and west boundary of the tract and all lots
backing or siding on Orange Avenue. All block walls shall
be constructed at the time of development of the tract
unless an R-1 development is under construction on adjacent
property at the same time.
A temporary channel traversing private property downstream
must be provided to carry runoff from a ten year
storm over this tract and the contributing areas on the
north to a sump area between Carbon Creek Channel and Ball
Road· The channel shall be dest~ned to remove this flow
by gravity under maximum water surface elevation 28° in the
sump area with maximum head loss of two feet from O~ange
Avenue to the sumn. Permanent drainage facilities will be
constructed later to conform to the Ctty's Master Plan
of Drainage.
7. Master Plan of Drainage fees shall be paid.
The following Poll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Nee
None
None
REQUEST FOR ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROJECTS: A report dated December 6,
'~9'63, was presented from the City Manager concerning the Arterial
December 9, 1963
Highway Financing Program of Orange County. The report outlined the recom-
mendations of the City Manager and Public Works Director concerning the pro~ects
which may be eligible for the 1964-65 Arterial Highway Financing Program.
The recommendations were for the following improvements:
1. Improvement and signalfzatlon of the intersection of Valley
View and Cerritos Avenue.
2. Traffic signalization of the intersection of Ball Road and
Walker Street.
3. Traffic signalization of the intersection of Ball Road and
Valley View.
The City Manager requested that the City Council make suggestions for any other
recommended improvements, whereupon Councilman WriRht suggested widening
and improvement of the bridge on Ball Road between Valley View and Walker.
Further discussion was held concerning the need for traffic signals at various
tersections of the City and the possibility of installing temporary over-han~
type signals until such time as permanent signals can be installed. The
City Manager suggested this matter be considered after the Arterial NiRhway
FinancinR Program project priorities are determined by the County.
After discussion~ it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Council-
man Wrlght~ and unanimously carried, to adopt the following Resolution,
title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. ~23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL
HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERSECTION
OF VALLEY VIEW STREET AND CERRITOS AVENUE.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon~ Gorzeman. Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright,
and unanimously carried, to adopt the following Resolution~ title
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 424
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE
ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
INTERSECTION OF BALL ROAD AND WALKER STREET.
The followingroll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Corzeman, Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright and
unanimously carried to adopt the following Resolution, title as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 425
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REQUESTING
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY
FINANCIN~ PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERSECTION OF VALLEY
VIEW STREET AND BALL ROAD.
The following Poll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, ~orzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
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44 }
It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Wright and
unanimously carrled~ to adopt the following Resolution, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 426
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REQUESTING
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY
FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF BALL ROAD STREET.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
None
ABANDONMENT OF ALLEYS EAST OF WALKER STREET BETWEEN NEWMAN AND LINCOLN:
A report dated December 61 1953 was presented from the City Manager
stating that a study by the Public Works Director has revealed that
two alleys east of Walker between Newman and Lincoln do not physically
exist. One of the alleys is located between Bishop and Camp Streets
running in an east-west direction for a distance of approximately
860 feet and the second alley is located between Newman and Nelson
Streets and runs in an east-west direction commencing on the east side
of Graham Street for a distance of approximately 150 feet.
It was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman,
and carried, to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
legal documents for the abandonment of the two alleys outlined
above, The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEN: Wright
SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-93: It was moved by
Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously
carriedl the following Ordinance be adopted, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 189
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE ZONE OF
CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY FROM R-1 (RESIDENTIAL
ONE FAMILY) TO CEM (CEMETERY); FROM R-1 TO R-4 (HIGH DENSITY
MULTIPLE FAMILY); FROM R-4 TO ~-~ (GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE);
FROM C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD STORES) TO C-2; AND FROM R-1 TO C-2,
ZONE CHANGE NOo Z-93 (CITY OF CYPRESS).
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
None
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8000 THRU 8035 (PAYROLL):
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman/Gorzeman,
and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted~ title as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 427
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS NOS0 8000 THRU 8035,
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
None
December 9, 1963
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8036 THRU 8105 (COMMERCIAL
WARRANTS): It was moved by COuncilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman
~'~and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be
adoptedm title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 428
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS NOS, 8036 THRU 8105
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr, Eugene Kountz, representing the Twaits-Wittenberg Company, addressed
the Council concerning Tract 4398, He read in full a letter from
the Twalts-Wittenberg Company dated December 5, 1963, addressed to
Mr, Dartell Essex, City Manager, The letter was a proposal from the
Twaits-Wittenberg Company to resolve the present problems over water
lines and service for Tract No, 4398, The proposal indicated the
willingness of Twaits-Wittenberg to give the coat of the water system,
for the 25-1ot portion of Tract 4398 (originally Tentative Tract No. 4898), to
the City and thereby save the taxpayers the future expense when the
balance of the system is acquired through purchase or condemnation.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke~ seconded
by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried, to instruct the City
Attorney and City Manager to review the proposal of the Twaits-Wittenberg
Company and prepare the required agreement for consideration at the
City Council meeting of December 23, 1983, The following roll call
vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Gorzeman, Van Dyke~ Wright and Noe
None
None
Mr. Kountz also stated that the Twalts-Wittenberg Company is very
anxious to begin construction on the storm drain facilities required
for Drainage District 2-A in Tract 4398, and that they are awaiting
an easement deed from Texaco, Inc, which must be accepted by the City
prior to construction, Mr. Kountz requested that the Twaits-Wittenberg
Company be allowed to begin construction immediately upon receipt of
this easement, It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman~ seconded by
Councilman Gordon, and unanimously car~ied~ to authorize the City Manager
and City Attorney to accept this deed on behalf of the City~ theseby
allowing the Twalts-Wittenberg Company to begin construction of the
storm dPaln facilities immediately upon said acceptance, The following
roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gordon, Gorzeman~ Van Dyke, Wright and Noe
None
None
Mr, Lloyd Nunnenkamp, District Superintendent of the Southern
California Water Company, addressed the Council concerning a letter
he had addressed to the City Council dated December 9, 1963, requestin~
approval of an excavation perTnit to install water mains and service
in Tract 4966,
December 9, 1963
The City Manager stated that the City Attorney has not had an
opportunity to review this request and recommended that no action
be taken on this matter at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council~ the
Mayer declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:37 P,M,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
December 9, 1963