Minutes 64-05-11][~DEXED
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
May 11, 1964
The City Council of the City of Cypress held a regular meeting on
May 11, 1964, in the City Council Chambers~ 9471 South Walker Street~
Cypressl California~ at 7:30 p.m.~ Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding.
PRESENT: Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
ABSENT: Gorzeman
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex; City Attorney
H. ~odEer Howell; Public Works Director Harold Neu; Secretary of the
Plannin~ Commission Dartell Dalton; and Police Chief O. C. Foster.
P~I NUTES:
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Kanel~ and
unanimously carried, the minutes of April 21, 1964, be apDroved as mailed.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, the minutes of April 2?, 1964, be apnroved as mailed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. richard Owen, representing Stardust Lands, Inc.~ addressed the
Council, commending Chief Foster and the Cypress Police Department for
their efficient operation.
Mr. Robert Doerr~ 5207 Cumberland Drives Cypress~ addressed the Council,
inquiring if an appointment would be made to fill Mr. James Gossett's place
on the Planning Commission, Mayor Noe infomed Mr. Doerr that this would be
on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-109 (SHERMAN R. WItITMORE): The Mayor
announced this was the time and place to consider an application for amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance to change the zone from R-4 (High Density Multiple
Family) to R-1 (One-Family Residential) on property generally located 660'
south of Lincoln Avenue on the east side of Moody Street, requested by
Sherman R. Whitmore, P. O. Box 756~ Costa Mesa, California, known as
Zone Change No. Z-lOP.
The City Manager informed the City Council that the Planning Commission had
recommended denial of Zone Change No. Z-109.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone in the
audience wished to speak for or against the proposed use.
Mr. Sherman R. Whitmore~ President of the Shermore Corporation~ addressed
the Council as owner of the propePty~ and stated that it was his under-
standing that the Planning Commission had recommended denial of th~s
requested Zone Change because no representative appeared at the PlanninE
Commission meeting to speak in favor of the request, Mr. Whitmore spoke
in favor of the zone change request.
Councilman Kanel stated that Planning Commission Resolution No. 167 indi-
cated that the zone change would not be in the best interest of the City
and was not in confoPmance with the Master Land Use Plan.
Mr. Samuel J. Wilcox, owner of the property at 9041 Moody Street~ Cypress~
addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed use, Mr. Wilcox stated
that he had purchased his land after studying the area and deterTnining that
there would be R-4 zoning in the area. He further stated that he had
been in contact with other property owners in the area who are in opposition
to the proposed change,
]'here being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
May 11~ 1964
It was moved by Councilman McCarney~ seconded by Councilman Wrlght~ and
unanimously carried to refer Zone Change No. Z-109 back to the Planning
Commission for further study and recommendation. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, McCarneys Wright, and Noe
None
Gorzeman
COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RE: SUPPORT OF THE ALASKA
EARTHQUAKE FUND: The City Manager presented a communication dated April 23,
19641 from th~ 'League of California Cities~ which in turn transmitted a letter
from the City Manager of the City of Fairbanks~ Alaska~ appealing for support
of the Alaska Earthquake Fund,
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanell and
unanimously carried, to authorize an appropriate news release to be sent to
the area newspapers in an effort to enlist support for the Alaska
Earthquake Fund.
COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES RE:. PROPOSED ORGANIZATION
OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS: The C~ty Manager
presented a communication dated April 13~ 1964s from the Orange County
Legume ~f Cities transmitting a copy of the proposed by-laws of ~ new or~anlza-
t~on to be known as the Southern California Association of Governments,
The proposed by-laws will be the subject of d~scussion at the Orange County
Leeu~e meeting to be held on May 14~ 1964.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney~ seconded by Councilman Wriqht~ and
unanimously carrieds to refer the proposed by-laws to the City's repre-
sentative to the Orange County League Executive Committee for study and
COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATIONs INC. RE:
PROCLAMATION OF NATIONAL POLICE WEEK: The City Manager presented a
communication date'd May 7~ 1964~ from the Orange County Peace Officers
Association, Inc. requesting that a proclamation be issued by the Mayor
in observance of National Police Week from May 10-16s 196~,
~ayor b~oe Franted the request of the Association and proclaimed the week
of May 10-16s 1964~ as National Police Week in the City of Cypress.
E TRACT MAP NO. 5553; LARWIN COMPANY: The City Manager presented
entatlve Tract Map No, 5553~ located on the west side of Valley View
south of the Pacific Electric Railroad tracks, 17.7 acress 91 lots, as
requested by the Larwin Company, 8670 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills~
California. Consideration of this Tentative Tract Map had been continued
from the meeting of April 27s 1964,
The City Manager read into the record a communication dated May 8m 1964m
from Mr. Sherman Whirmorem President of the SherTnore Corporationm
ob!ectin~ as a down-stream property ownerm to acceptin~ drainage waters
from the subject tract.
COUNCILMAN GORZEMAN ARRIVED AT 7:44 P.M. AND TOOK }{IS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM
In answer to Councilman Kanel's inquiry concerning this propertyl the
City Engineer indicated that the increased drainage run-off will ultimately
reach Mr, Whitmorevs property.
The City Manager informed the Council that the pending agreement with the
Larwin Company for the construction of the pump and sump station in
Drainage District 2-A will alleviate many of the drainage problems which
have recently come to the attention of the City Council. The City Manager
further advised that this agreement should be ready for City Council action
in the immediate future.
Upcn inquiry by Mayor NOes Mr. Lee Goldin~ representing the Larwln
Companys stated that he had no objection to contlnuin~ consideration of this
Tentative Tract Map until the drainage agreement is completed for District 2-A,
May 11~ 1964
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unani-
mously carried, to continue considenation of Tentative Tract Map No. 5553
until the negular meeting Of May 25~ 1964, The following Poll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel~ McCarney~ Wright and Noe
None
None
FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 4994; LARWIN COMPANY: The City Manager presented a
report dated May 7, 1964~ from the City Engineer concerning Final Tract Map
No. 4994~ located north of the Carbon Creek Channel between Valley View
and Juanira Street, 94 R-1 lots~ 19.580 acres~ as requested by the Larwln
Company, 8670 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly }{ills, California.
The City Manager pointed out that the Larwin Company had protested the
Tentative Tract Map condition that Water be provided by the City of Cypress,
and that to his knowledge this protest would also apply to the final map.
He further stated that the Council had three alternatives with reference to
this map: to approve the final map with the water condition, to remove the
condition that water be provided by the City of Cypress, or to continue
approval of the map. authorizing the City Engineer to sign the street
improvement plans, which would allow the LaPwin Company to begin construction.
Discussion was held concerning the street layout of this tract and future
tracts in the subject area, with reference to entrances to Valley View
Street. The City Engineer and Planning Commission Secretary indicated that
the Street layout as proposed would be satisfactory.
After discussion~ Mr. Lee Goldin, representing the Larwin Company, consented
to continuing approval of this final tract map until the next regular meeting.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney~ seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unani-
mously carried, to authorize the City Engineer to sign the improvement plans
for the tract~ and upon the consent of the Larwin Company to continue consider-
ation of the final tract map until the regular meeting of May 25, 1964, The
following noll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright and Noe
None
None
REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER RE: 1964 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM: The City Manager
presented a report dated May 6, 1954, from the City Engineer concerning the
weed and Rubbish Abatement Program for 1964, recommending adoption of
~ resolution declaring the listed pnoperties as a public nuisance, declaring
the City's intention to abate the nuisance, ordering the Street Superintendent
to post notices, and setting the time and place ion the public hearing.
The City Manager advised that the public hearing for any property owners
having objections to the proposed nemoval of weeds had been scheduled for
May 25~ 1964, at 7:30 p,m.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 471
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DECLARING
TNAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND
DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE
A PUBLIC NUISANCE~ AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ABATEMENT THEREOF.
The following roll callvote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Oorzeman, Kenel, McCarney, Wright and Noe
None
None
May 11, 1964
Mr. John Kennedy~ 10002 St. Vincent Circle, Cypress, addressed the Council,
asking if weeds along Ball Road adjacent to the Brentwood tracts~ would be
removed, The City Manager stated that these weeds were being removed at
the present time.
Mr. Lee Goldin~ 8670 Wilshire Boulevard~ Beverly Hills, addressed the
Council~ stating that the tract wast of Valley View~ south of Cerritos, has
sidewalks from the curb to the block wall~ thereby eliminating the weed
problem~ and creating a much more attractive situation,
CIVIC CENTER LAND ACOUISITION--OPTION ON PARCEL NO. 2: A report dated
~'ay 6, 1964, was presented from the City Manager~ stating that the agree-
ment dated May 13~ 1964, between the City of Cypress and Manuel de Almeida
provided the City with an option to acquire seven parcels of land over a
seven-year period, and the City Council must now determine whether or not to
exercise the option on one or more of the remaining six parcels of land.
The report further indicated that the ].963-64 budget set aside an amount
sufficient to acquire Parcel No. 2, whiQh consists of 1.33 acres.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously car}ted to instruct the City Manager to prepare the necessary
warrant for completing the escrow for the acquisition in an amoun~ not to
exceed $37,000, and to adopt ~e following resolution, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 472
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
A~THORIZING THE EXERCISE OF OPTION TO PURCHASE CIVIC
CENTER SITE PARCEL NO. 2
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanet~ McCarney~ Wright and Noe
None
None
PUMP STATION MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT--CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS: A report dated
~ay 6~ 1964~ was presented from the City Manager stating that the City of
Los Alamitos has requested that the City of Cypress enter into a ~olnt
Dowers agreement which would allow for the City of Cypress to maintain a
drainage pump station constructed in the City of Los Alamltos.
The agreement calls for routine maintenance only and provides for a payment
in the amount of $10,00 to the City of Cypress ~or each maintenance call by
the street crew, The number of maintenance visits is to be determined by
the City of Los Alamitos.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman McCarney~ and
unanimously carried~ to authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest
the pump station maintenance agreement with the City of Los Alamitos. The
following Poll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman~ Kanel, McCarney~ Wright and Noe
None
None
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: A report
dated May 6, 1964, was presented from theCity Manager, stating that at the
City Council meeting of April 8~ 1963, an Industrial Development Committee had
been appointed for a period of one year, at which time the Council was to
receive the final recommendations of the Committee regarding industrial
development for the City of Cypress. These recommendations are now being
finalized and will require an additional meeting of the Industrial Development
Committee prior to submitting a final report to the City Council,
May 11, 1964
It was moved by Councilman Wright, sec6nded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carrledj to extend the Industrial Development Committee
appointments and final date for recelvin~ the recommendations of the
Committee to June 8~ 1964. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIl, MEN:
Gorzeman~ Kanel, McCarney, Wriqht and Noe
None
None
Councilman Gorzeman inquired of the City Manager concerning the value of
the previous meetings held by the Industrial Development Committee, The
City Manager stated that he feels the Committee will have several sound
recommendations to present to the Council~ based upon a thorough analysis
of the Industrial Survey prepared as a part of the Master Plan contract.
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. C-158: A report dated May 8~ 1984~ was presented from the City Manager~
statinE that on January 27, 1964~ the City Council had approved a request
of the Larwin Company to extend the time limit of 60 days to accept the
conditions of Conditional Use Permit No. C-156 to May llj 1964. The LaPwin
Company has verbally requested that this time limit be extended to the City
Council meeting of June 22, 1964~ to allow for the completion of discussions
regarding the water servt~e,
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman McCarneys and
unanimously carried, to grant the request of the Larwin Company for an
extension of time for acceptance of the conditions of Conditional Use
Permit No. C-155 to June 22~ 1964.
REQUEST FOR EXCAVATION PERMIT BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY:
A' report dated May 7~ 1964~ was presented from the City Manager stating that
the Southern California Water Company has requested an excavation permit to
serve water to Tract 4197 located on the east side of Valley View north
of Orange Avenue, The City had previously required as a condition of
approval of this tract that the City provide the water service. Due to
the recent negotiations regarding water service and because water from the
City well is not yet available for construction purposes to the subject
tracts the Staff issued a temporary excavation permit to provide construction
water only to Tract 4197 by the Southern California Water Company.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried~ to concur in the issuance of the excavation permit
on a temporary basis to the Southern California Water Company for construction
water only to Tract 4197~ said permit to be subject to revocation if a
valid City franchise is not obtained by the Southern California Water
Company. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel~ MeCarney~ Wright and Noe
None
None
RELEASE OF RELOCATION BOND NO. 448487; JOHN MENDONSA: A report dated
May 7~ 1964~ was presented from the City Manager~ stating that Mr. John
Mendonsa has requested release of his Relocation Bond No. 448487 in the
amount of $1~000. which was required for a building relocation at 5371
Orange Avenue~ Cypress. The building has been relocated~ inspected~ and
final approval has been given by the Building Department.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried~ to authorize the City Clerk to release Bond No.
448~87. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
AIBSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman~ Kanel~ McCarney~ Wright and Noe
None
None
May 11, 1964
ACCEPTANCE OF DEED, LOT A, TRACT 5455i LANCASHIRE HOMES~ INC; A report
dated May 7, 1964, was presented from the City Manager, stating that the
City has received a deed for Lot A, Tract 5455, from Lancashire Homes,
Inc. in accordance with the terms of the agreement with the Robert H.
Grant Company dated January 27, 1964, and as indicated in Final Tract Map
No. 5455.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the City Council accept the deed to Lot A, Tract 5455,
and authorize the City Manager to transmit the deed to the County for
recordation. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman~ Kanel, McCarneyg Wright and Noe
None
None
EASEMENT DEED TO PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY: A report dated
May 7, 1964, was presented from the City Manager, stating that the northerly
six feet of Lot A in Tract 5455 is required for placement of telephone
utilities by the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company .
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to
attest the easement deed for the northerly six feet of Lot A in Tract 5455
in favor of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, WriRht, and Noe
None
None
EASEMENT DEED TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY: A report dated May 7,
1964g from the City Manager was presented stating that the northerly six
feet of Lot A, Tract 5455, is required for placement of electrical utilities
by the Southern California Edison Company.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by CounCilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to
attest the easement deed for the northerly six feet of Lot A in Tract 5455
in favor of the Southern California Edison Company. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman~ Kanel, McCarney, Wright and Noe
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT~ TRACT 5420; SELBY HOMES, INC: A report
dated May 7, 1964, was presented from the City Manager~ statin~ that the
City has received a deed for a drainage easement from Selby Homes, Inc. for
Tract 5420. The ten-foot drainage easement is located between the Mobile
Holdings Corporation property and Newman Avenue, and provides an outlet for
drainage which had previously been accepted by the property under development
by Selby Homes, Inc.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried~ to accept the deed for the drainage easement in
Tract 5420 and authorize the City Manager to transmit the deed to the County
for recordation. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, WriRht, and Noe
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF SEWER EASEMENT FROM STONEBRIDGE, INC: A report dated May 7,
1964, was presented from the City Manager, stating that as a condition of the
development of Tract 5133, a sewer line had to be constructed from the
termination of Cathy Avenue in Tract 5133 westerly to the southerly prolongation
of Denni Street. The sewer line has been constructed and requires the
dedication of a ten-foot sewer easement to the City.
May 11, 1964
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to accept the ten-foot deed for a sewer easement
from Stonebridge, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to transmit the
deed to the County for recordation. The following roll call vote was
taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF DRAINAGE AND SEWER EASEMENTS, PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY:
A report dated May 7, 1964, was presented from the City Manager, concerning
the 30-foot wide drainage and sanitary sewer easements along the northern
right-of-way of the Pacific Electric Railway property which runs from
Knott Avenue to the Bolsa Chica Channel westerly of Valley View.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to accept the drainage and san itarV sewer easements
from the Pacific Electric Railway Company and further ~uthorize the City
Manager to transmit the easements to the County for recordation. The
following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS, TRACT 5166, MIDWOOD
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: A report dated May 7, 1964, was presented from
the City Manager stating that the Public Works Director has completed a
final inspection of the public improvements for Tract 5166, developed by
Midwood Development Corporation, and the Public Works Director has
recommended acceptance.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to accept the subject improvements and authorize the
City Clerk to release the bonds. The followin~ roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wri?,ht, and Noe
None
None
SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-108 (STARDUST LANDS, INC.):
The City Manager presented an Ordinance approving Zone Change No. Z-108,
which passed its first reading at the City Council meeting of April 27,
1964.
Councilman Kanel inquired if Mr. Wilcox, who had spoken in opposition to
Zone Change No. Z-109, was present in the audience. Mr. Wilcox was not
available for comment. Councilman Kanel further questioned why the Plannin~
Commission had recommended approval of this Zone Change and denial of
Zone Change No. Z-109, since the two are adjacent to each other and are
both requestin~ R-1 zoning.
Mr. Robert Kay, 1665 South Brookhurst, Anaheim, representing Stardust
Lands, Inc., addressed the Council, speakinR in favor of the R-1 use.
Councilman Kanel stated that he would like to have the second reading
continued since Zone Change No. Z-109 had been referred back to the
Planning Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel to continue the second reading of the
Ordinance approving Zone Change No. Z-108. The motion died for lack of
a second.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCaPney, and
carried, the following Ordinance be adopted, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 206
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-4
(HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY) TO R-1 (ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-108 (STARDUST LANDS, INC.)
May 11, 1964
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Gorzemanm Mc Carneym Wright m and Noe
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel
ABSENT: 0 COI~CILMEN: None
Councilman WriZht requested a clarification of the motion, as he was of the
opinion that the motion was to refer Zone Change No. Z-108 back to the Plan-
ning Commission for study.
The motion as made by Councilman Grozeman and seconded by Councilman
McCarney was re-read for clarification.
Councilman Kanel stated that he cannot see how the Council can proceed with
the second readin~ of this Ordinance in view of the action taken on Zone
Change No. Z-109.
After further discussion concerning the area in question, Mayor Noe called
for a second roll call vote on Councilman Gorzeman'smotion for adoption of
Ordinance No. 206. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, McCarneym and Noe
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Wright
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90 RE:
DEFINITION OF "RESTAURANT": Following a discussion of the p'roposed amend-
ment to the Zoning Ordinance, it was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded
by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance
be adopted, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 20?
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 102;
TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF "RESTAURANT" (CITY OF CYPRESS)
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wrightm and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
RESOLUTION COMMENDING MR. WALTER KNOTT AS ORANGE COUNTY MANAGER OF THE YEAR:
It was moved by Councilman WriRht, seconded by CounCilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carriedm the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO0 473
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING MR. WALTER KNOTT AS ORANGE COUNTY MANAGER OF
THE YEAR.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Gorzemanm Kanel, McCarneym Wright m and Noe
NOES: 0 CO[~CILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Mr. John Kennedy, 10002 St. Vincent Circle, Cypress, addressed the Council,
asking the purpose of this resolution. The City Manager explained that this
resolution acknowledged the selection of Mr. Knott as Orange County Manager
of the Year.
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOB. 8903 THRU 8941 AND 8998 (PAYROLL):
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
May 11, 1964
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RESOLUTION NO. 474
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8908 THRU 8941 AND 8993
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Gorzemant Kanel, McCarneyt Wright, and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8942 THRU 8997 AND 8999
(COMMERCIAL WARRANTS): It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by
Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, the followin~ Resolution be
adopted,title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 475
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 8942 TNRU 8997 AND
8999.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarneyt and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEN: Wright
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN TO AUDIT COMMITTEE: Mayor Noe announced that
Councilman Mark L. Wright had requested to be relieved of his duty as a
mendper of the City's Audit Committee. Mayor Noe further stated that he
would like to appoint Councilman Martin McCarney to the Audit Committee.
Councilman McCarney accepted the appointment.
APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM OF JAMES
GOSSETT: The City Manager read in full a communication dated April 30,
1964, from Mr. James Gossett, submittinR his resinmarion from the Cypress
PlanninE Commission.
Mayor Noe stated that a number of applications for the position of Plannin~
Commissioner have been received and each candidate has been interviewed by
the City Council, and after consideration of all of the applicantst he would
like to appoint Mr. Warre~ Hamilton, 5197 Cumberland Drive, Cypress, to fill
the unexpired term of James Gossett, said term to expire on AuFust 5, 1966.
Mr. Fred Duffy, 9787 Rome Street, Cypress, addressed the Council, statin~
that he does not feel this appointment promotes representative Rovernment
due to the fact that Mr. Namilton lives on the same street as one of the
present Planning Commissioners.
Councilman Kanel emphasized that the appointment was based upon the quali-
fications of the applicant.
Mr. Frank Visca, 5782 Lime Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council, stating
that he agrees with Mr. Duffy and suggested the appointment be postponed.
Mayor Noe replied that as Mayor he has to do what he feels is best for the
community.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzemant and
unanimously carriedt to concur with the Mayor's appointment of Warren
Hamilton to fill the unexpired term of James Gossett on the Cypress Plannin~
Commission. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
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Mr. Fred Duffy addressed the Council, stating that he wants it made
clear in the record that he is not a~ainst Mr. Hamilton~ and that his
former comment was only to state where Mr. Hamilton resides.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no further oral communications at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council~ the Mayor
declared the meetinR adjourned at the hour of 8:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
May 11, 1964