Minutes 64-10-261.93
INDEXEII
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
October 26, 1964
The Cypress City Council held a regular meeting on October 26, 1964, in tile
City Council Chambers, 9471 South Walker Street~ Cypress, California~ at 7:30 p.m.,
Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding.
PRESENT: Gorzeman~ ~cCarney, Wright~ and Noe
ABSENT: Kanel
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex; City Attorney H. Rodger
Howell; Secretary of the Planning Commission Dartell Dalton; Police Chief O. C.
Foster; and Building Superintendent Thomas Nudson.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously
carried, the minutes of the September 28, 1964, meeting be approved as mailed with
the insertion of the word "suits" on Page 9, the next to the last paragraph, fol-
lowing the word "law",
It was further moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of October 13, 1964, be approved
as mailed,
COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 7:32 P.M. AND TOOK tIIS CIIAIR ON TItE PODIUM.
ORAL qOMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Frank Visca, 5782 Lime Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council, requesting that
the City Council remove members of the Planning Commission from the Civic Center
Development Committee due to the fact that the Planning Comxnissioners are already
City officials and will have an opportunity to review the Master Plan in that
capacity.
The City Manager explained that the studies to be undertaken by the Civic Center
Development Committee are not the same that are required of the Planning
Commission in a Master Plan review.
Mayor Noe stated that both the members of the Planning Commission and other
persons serving on the Civic Center Development Committee are working for the
same purpose.
Councilman Kanel indicated that he was surprised when all of the Planning
Commissioners were appointed to the Civic Center Committee, and further requested
that an opinion be expressed by the Planning Commissioners in attendance concerning
their membership on the Civic Center Committee.
At the request of Councilman Kanel, Mr. Robert Doerr, 5207 Cumberland Drive,
Cypress, addressed the Council, stating that he was willing to serve and would
attempt to do the best job possible since he was appointed as a member 6f_the
Committee, However~ he felt that there were other citizens in the City who would
also be capable of serving on this Committee without requiring the appointment of
the Planning Commissioners,
Mr. James Duncan, 9582 South Walker Street, Cypress, addressed the Council,
stating that it was his understanding that the Plan~ing Commissioners were advisory~
and were not to be official members of the Committee.
Mayor Noe reviewed the method of appointment of the members of the Civic Center
Committee, stating that the original action of the Council was to have only a
15-man lay committee; however~ after further discussion, one of the Council members
had suggested the possibility of having 20 or more individuals on the Committee.
Mayor Noe stated that many of the names submitted to him by the Councilmen for
consideration as ~$~bers to the Civic Center Committee were names of individuals
serving on the Planning Commission, and for these teaeerie the members of the Planning
Commission were included as official members of the Civic Center Committee.
October 26, 1964
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Mr, Louis Burg~ Attorney from Los An~es~ addressed the Council, stating
that he represents a number of residents of the City of Cypress from Tract
No. 4966. Mr. Burg stated that he would like to go on record in asking the
cooperation of the City Council in resolving the many problems encountered
by the homeowners in Tract No. 4966.
Mrs. Patricia Munn~ 10563 Jill Street~ Cypress, addressed the Council~ stating
that when the developer of the subject tract found out that a number of the
residents were going to attend the City Council meeting to ask for assistance,
the developer in turn called a meeting at the same time to discuss correcting
of the problems on the homes.
Hr. Farnk Visca addressed the Council, stating that he would like an answer
to his request concerning removing the Planniag Commissioners from the
Civic Center Development Committee.
A motion was made by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Wright,
that the membership of the Civic Center Development Committee remain as
originally appointed. Prior to voting on=this motion discussion was held.
Councilman Gorzeman inquired of the City Manager if there was any conflict
between the Planning Commissioners and the other Committee members at the first
meeting of the Civic Center Develepment Committee. The City Manager stated
that the only conflict was e question raised by Mr. Visca concerning whether
a member of the Planning Commission should hold an office on the Civic Center
Committee. The City Manager further stated that he was unaware of any conflict
which existed on the Civic Cdnter Committee and that in his opinion the Planning
Commission members could serve on the Committee without conflicting with their
official duties as Planning Commissioners,
Councilman Kanel staged that he would agree witb Mr. Visca on certain aspects
of his remarks, and that after considering this matter, he feels that perhaps
only one or two of the Planning Commissioners should serve on the Civic Center
Committee,
The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman McCarney's motion that
the Civic Center Committee remain as originally appointed.
AYES: 4 COUNCIL~N:
NOES: 1 COUNC!L~N:
ABSENT: ~ COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman+ McCarney, Wright, and Noe
Kanel
None
Mr. Louis Burg, Attorney representing the homeowners in Tract No. 4966, addressed
the Council, asking that Item No. 19 on the agenda be considered at this time.
The City Council agreed to grant the request of Mr. Burg.
~DD~TIONAL BUILDING INSPECTIO~SI yRACZ pg... 4.~661CpORDINAT~D SERVICE: A report
dated October 22, 1964, was presented from the City Manager, stating that the
City has received numerous complaints from the new homeowners in Tract No. 4966
located on the south side of Cerritos westerly of Knott Avenue. The complaints
have included delays in home occupancy, delays in completing escrow, requirem~ats
for rental payments, and reluctance to correct deficiencies noted at the time
of the original homeowner inspection.
Although the City is directly involved in only the enforcement of the Building
Code and the guarantee that the public improvements will be installed in
accordance with the final tract map, a meeting was called by the City for the
homeowners to discuss these problems with representatives from the various
agencies involved in the complaints.
Due to the number of complaints the Building Superintendent has been instructed
to proceed with a door-to-door inspection program in the subject tract in an
effort to determime the number of complaints which are the responsibility of the
City an~ to make every effort to correct those items which:are found to be
violations of the Building Code.
The City Manager read in full a communication dated October 19, 1964, from
Mr. Theordore C. Bentley, President of Coordinated Serive, ~hich basically
expressed dissatisfaction that the City had become involved in the problems of the
homeowners in Tract No. 4966.
Councilman Kanel stated that he would like to hear some of the complaints f~om
the homeowners in the audience.
October 2~, 1964
Mrs. Genevieve Neubauer, 6812 Jonathan, Cypress, addressed the Conncil,
outlining the problem in her home of getting a faulty ceiling repaired.
Mr. Flandery, Ritter Avenue, addressed the Council concerning the poor condition
of the floors in his h6me.
Mrs. Patricia Munn, 10563 Jill Street, Cypress, addressed the Council concerning
the condition of the floors in her~ home and concerning the practices of the
contractor concerning thc grading of the yards.
Mrs. Genevieve Neubaur again addressed the Council, requesting that the Building
Department have more building inspections in this tract since there have been
problems, even if it means bringing in additional Building Inspectors.
Councilman Gorzeman inquired of the City Attorney concerning the extent that
the City can become involved in this matter.
The City Attorney advised that the City can initiate proceedings against the
developer for violations of the Building Code.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman
Gorzeman, to form a Committee of two City Councilmen~ the City Manager~ City
Attorney, Building Superintendent, and the Pt~blic Works Director to meet with
the developer of Tract No. 4966 in an attempt to resolve the problems of the
homeowners in this tract. Prior to voting on this moti~ Mr. Louis Burg,
Attorney fo~ the homeowners, addressed the Council, asking if he could be
included on this Committee. The City Attorney suggested that the same results
could be obtained by having Mr. Burg in attendance at these m~etings without
him holding an official position on the Committee.
blr. Burg again addressed the iCouncil, asking if one or more of the homeowners
could be included on the proposed Committee.
Mayor Noe called for a vote on Councilman Kanel's motion to formaa Committee made
up of two City Councilmen, the City Manager, City Attorney~ Building Superinten-
dent, and the Public Works Director, The motion was unanimously carried, and Mayor
Noe appointed Councilmen Wright and Kanel to serve on this Committee.
Mrs. Patricia Munn again addressed the Council, outlining the experience she
and her husband had in dealing with the President of Coordinated Service with
reference to their home.
In answer to another request from Mr. Burg to allow the homeowners to become
part of the Committee, the City Attorney suggested that the homeowners
appoint a committee of approximately five members to work with the City's
investigating committee.
~{rs. Neubaur addressed the Council, stating that she feels there would be no
ham in people from the tract sitting on this committee.
Mr. Louis Burg addressed the Council, stating that the City Attorney's suggestion
concerning a Committee of Homeowners to work with the City~s Committee would be
acceptable to him, subject to the matter bing reopened if satisfactory results
are not obtained.
Councilman Kanel assured Mr. Burg that the City's Committee desired to confer
with the home owners concerning this matter.
Councilman Wright requested the homeowners in the subject tract to submit a list
to the City of the corrections that need to be made to their homes.
The City Manager advised the Council that a report would be submitted at the
City Council meeting of November 9th setting forth the results of the Building
Department's inspection of the subject homes, and possibly the results of the
Investigating Committee's meetin gs.
October 26, 1964
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-114 ~CITY OF CYPRESS - AMENDED): 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-1 (One-family Residential) to
C-1 (Neighborhood Stores) or C-2 (General Commercial) on property generally
located at the northwest corner of Walker and Cerritos, initiated by the City
of Cypress, known as Zone Change No. Z-114 (Amended).
The City Manager informed the Council that the Planning Commission had recommended
C-2 zoning on the subject parcel.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against the proposed use.
Mr. Leonard Gerkin, representing the Larwin Company, addressed the Council,
speaking in favor of the C-2 zoning.
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor declared
the public hearing closed.
Discussion was held among the members of the Council concerning traffic
congestion problems in the subject location. The City Manager recommended that
the Council pass the first reading of an Ordinance changing the Zone, and
continue the second reading of the Ordinance until such time as the landscaping
plans are approved by the staff and the traffic problem is solved.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only, title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHkNGING THE ZONE ON A
CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY FROM R-1 (ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) --~
TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE ~tANGE NO. Z-114 (CITY OF CYPRESS)
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading, and the property
owner of the subject area be notified that the second reading will not be held
until the landscaping plan is approved by the staff and the traffic problem
is solved. TIle following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
AWARD OF BID FOR STREET WIDENING AND STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION AT VALLEY VIEW
AND CERRITOS: A report dated October 19, 1964, was presented from the City
Engineer stating that bids for the street widening and storm drain construction
at Valley View and Cerritos Avenue were opened at 10:00 a.m. on October 9, 1964.
The following bids were received.
NAME OF BIDDER
TfrFAL BID
Sully-Miller Contracting Company
Long Beach, California
$ 14,200.00
Griffith Company
Los Angeles, California
$ 13,455,00
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to accept the bid from the Griffith Company, 611 South
Shatto Place, Los Angeles, as the lowest:~-,~d best bid, and authorize the Mayor
to sign and City Clerk to attest tile contract for street widening and storm
drain construction at Valley View and Cerritos to the Griffith Company. TIle
following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 -COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILME~:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, '~cCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
October 26, 1964
AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF TWO POLICE VEHICLES: A report dated October 21,
1964, was presented from the City Manager, stating that Bids were opened by
the City Clerk to two Police Vehicles on Monday, October 19, 1964, at 10:00 a.m.
The following bids were received:
N.AME OF BIDDER
~IcPeek Plymouth Center, Inc.
1200 South Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, California
MAKE OF VEHICLE TOTAL BID
Plymouth $ 4,848.48
Newcastle Dodge
505 Pacific Coast tlighway
Hermosa Beach, California
Dodge 4,830.56
Brookhurst Dodge
10151 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, California
Dodge 4,917.12
Cal Worthington Dodge
2771E. Slauson Avenue
Huntington Park, California
Dodge 5.057.30
The bid submitted from McPeek Plymouth Center was the only bid received that did
not request an exception f6r the ll9-inch wheel base requested in the specifications.
The Police Chief reconmends that the City maintain the llg-inch wheel base for the
Police vehicles.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unani-
mously carried, to accept the bid from McPeek Plymouth Center, Inc. as the lowest
and best bid and authorize the awarding of the contract for the purchase of two
Police Vehicels to McPeek Plymouth Center, 1200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim,
California. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~rEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Oorzeman, Kanel,.McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
A!~ARD OF BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 61000 SQUARE FOOT PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING:
A report dated October 22, 1964, was presented from the City Manager, stating that
bids for the proposed branch library construction at the southwest corner of Moody
and Myra were opened by the City Clerk at the City Hall on Wednesday, October 21,
1964, at 10:00 a.m. The following is a s~Lmary of the bids submitted.
NAME OF BIDDER BID BAqIC ADD FOR 1-hr
BOND BID FIREPROFFING
ALTEKNATE "~'
ADD FOR
COMPLETION BOND
ALTERNATE "B"
Barrett, James J.
5% $ 79,500.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 795.00
Barrington, J.E. 10% 71,973.00
1,200.00 720.00
Crosby Construction Co. 10% 70,900.00
1,050,00 700.00
Grandy, E.F. 10% 75,000.00 1,297.00 755.00
Hann Construction Co. 10% 78,869.00
3,B89.00 750.00
Honer, Allison Co. 10% 71,369.00
889.00 540.00
Peluso, Joseph J. 10% 64,464.00
985.00 600.00
Secof Construction Co. 10% 77,175.00
910.00 583.00
October 26, 1964
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The bid proposals, as summarized, include the complete construction of the branch
library as approved by the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the City Council
with the exception of three items which were inadvertently omitted from the
specifications, which will have to be added as an addendum to the contract,
and the purcbase of the required carpeting.
The apparent lowest and best bid was submitted by Joseph J. Peluso Building
Constructors, and Mr. Peluso has indicated that $173.00 would be required for the
addendum indicated above.
TIle City Hanager stated that Architect Donald Porker has indicated that Joseph J.
Peluso Building Constructors is a qualified contractor and capable of completing
the work.
In asnwer to an inquiry by Councilman Kanel, both Mr. Donald Porker, Architect, and
the City Attorney recommended that Alternate B be included, which is for a
completion bond.
Hr. Harry Uelcher, 5232 Marcella Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council, asking
if the City has any plans for erecting a Public Health Center, as well as a
library. The City Attorney advised Mr. Melcher that the County operates the
Health Department. The Council requested ~r. "~elcher to bring this question up
at the end of the meetinR.
It ~as moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously
carried, to accept the low bid from Joseph J, Peluso Building Constructors,
215 Hiverside Avenue, Newport Beach, California, in the total amount of $66,222.00,
and authorize the award of the contract to Joseph J. Peluso for this amount, which
includes the basic bid, Alternates A and B, and the Addendum for the three items
omitted from the specifications. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
N~e
Mr. Donald Forker, Architect, addressed the Council, indicating that the
construction of the library should be completed by the middle of March, 1965.
COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL MUNICIPAL LEAGUE RE: ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SAN FRANCISCO:
The City Manager presented a communication dated September 21, 1964, from the
National Municipal League inviting the Mayor and City Council to attend the 70th
National Conference on Government in San Francisco from November 18-21, 1964.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously
carried, this communication be received and filed.
C.OMMUNICATION FROM MR. AND MRS. GAIL GILLBREA~t~ CYPRESSt RE: APPRECIATION TO
CYPRESS FIRE DEP~R~MENT: The City Manager presented a conmunication dated October 1,
1964, from Mr. and Mrs. Gail Gillbreath, 9081.Holder Street, Cypress, expressing appre-
ciation for the service of the Cypress Fire Department,
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously
carrted, this communication be received and filed, with a photocopy sent to the
Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department.
QOMMUNICATIONS FROM ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT AND FROM CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
RE:. SpF~RT OF SENATE BILL ~O. 3104 AND HOUSE BILLS NOS, 12335 AND .12332: The
City Manager presented communications from the Orange County Water District and
from the City of Fountain Valley urging support of Senate Bill No. 3104 introduced
by Senators Kuchel and Salinger and Ho~se of Representatives Bills Nos. 12332
and 12335 introduced by Representatives Hanna and Utt, which are identical with
Seante Bill No. 3104. The subject of these bills is to protect the current source
of water from the Colorado River and authorize further investigations into sources
of water in the Pacific Northwest to insure the future economic growth for this
area.
October 26, 1964
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously
carried, the following Resolut ion be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 523
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ENDORSING S. 3104J H.R. 12332j tt. R. 12335 ~ AUTHORIZING
INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTS ON THE WATER RESOURCES AND
REQUIREMENTS OF THE COLORADO RIVER BASIN.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman~ Kanel, McCarney~ Wright~ and Noe
None
None
qOMMUNICATION FROM INTE[NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS RE: APPRECIATION
TO CIFy F.~R ~.UILDING SUPE.RI~TENDENT ATTENDING I.CBO BUSINESS MEETINg: The City
Manager presented a communication dated October 8, 1964J from the International
Conference of Building Officials expressing their appreciation to the City Council
for permitting Building Superintendent Thomas Mudson to attend the 42nd Annual
Business meeting.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright~ and unanimously
carried, this communication be received and filed.
COMMljNICATIO~S FROM STATE SENATOR MURDY AND CITIES OF WESTMINSTER AND STANTON
RE: PROPOSITIONS "A" .AND "B" .ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT: The City Manager presented
communications from Senator John A. Murdy, Jr., who is Chairman of the Citizens
Committee for Yes Vote on Propositions A and B, and from the Cities of Westminster
and Stanton, all requesting the support of the City Council inendorsing Propositions
A and B on the November ballot. These propositions provide for security Jail and
law enforcement facilities and County Courthouse and branch courts in Orange County.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzema~, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously
carried, the E611owing Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 524
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
URGING SUPPORT OF COUNTY PROPOSITIONS A AND B APPEARING ON
THE NOVEMBER 3RD BALLOT.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzema~, Kanel, McCarney, Wright~ and Noe
None
None
qOMMUNICATION FROM DUANE WINTERS~ ORANGE COUNTY CHAIRMAN FOR CALIFORNIA WORLD'S
FAIR! RE: WO~LD'S FAIR PROJECT: The City Manager presented a communication
dated October 16, 1964, from Mr. Duane Winters~ Orange COunty Committee Chairman
for the California World's Fair, transmitting information provided at the various
meetings which have been held in reference to locating the California World's
Fair in Orange County, and a sample resolution supporting the location of the
World's Fair in Orange Countyj requesting that the Orange County Board of
Supervisors be the responsible public agency to negotiate agreements with the
Fair Cormnit tee.
Mr. Loren W. McCannon, Administrative Vice President of the California World's
Fair, addressed the Council, concerning the possiblity of Orange County
being selected for location of the 1967-68 California World's Fair, Mr. McCannon
outlined the various actions taken and the Committees formed concerning this matter.
Councilman Kanel, who is a member of the Site Selection Cormnittee, recommended that
the Council adopt the resolution transmitted to the City by Mr,'Duane Winters.
October 26, 1964
It was moved by Councilman Kanel~ seconded by Councilman YcCarney~ and unanimously
carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows; with a nopy
forwarded to the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
RESOLUTION NO. 525
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF THE WORLD'S FAIR IN ORANGE
COUNTY AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO BE THE.
RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC AGENCY TO NEGOTIATE AGREEMENTS WITH THE
FAIR CO~E4ITTEE.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright~ and Not
None
None
COFD~NICATION FROM NAVY LEAGUE OF TltE UNITED STATESI ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL!
REQUESTING PROCLAMATION OF OCTOBER 27TH AS NAVY DAY: The City Manager presented
a communication from Mr. Robert Coop, representing the Navy League of the United
States, Orange County Council, requesting that the Mayor proclai~ October 27th
as Navy Day.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously
carried, to grant this request. Mayor Noe proclaimed October 27th as Navy Day
in the City of Cypress.
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR ROSE ANN CIRCLE IN TRACT NO. 4752: The City Manager
stated that the City Attorney had requested that consideration of this Agreement
be continued until the next City Council meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to. continue consideration of this Reimbursement Agreement
until the regular meeting of November 9, 1964.
Sb~LL SUBDIVISION PERMIT NO. 7~ PRESTON K. ALLEN: The City Manager presented
Small Subdivision Permit No. 7, located at the northeast corner of Orange and
Valley View, 1.3 gross acres into two parcels, as requested by Preston K. Allen,
2704 West Ball Road, Anahei~. Also presented was a report dated October 22, 1964,
from the City Manager reviewinR the drainage problems in the area~ and recommending
an amendment to Condition No. 4 as recommended by the Planning Commission.
?.1r. Preston K. Allen, applicant, addressed the Council, asking for a clarification
of the amendment to Condition No. 4. FollowinF~ an explanation of the staff's
recommendation on Condition No. 4 by the City Hanager, Mr. Dick Ludlow, reDresenting
Shell f)il Company and the applicant, addressed the Council, stating that this
condition as amended was acceptable.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Corzeman, and unanimously
carried, to approve Small Subdivision Permit No. 7 subject to the following
conditions:
1. That a record of survey map be recorded at the County Ilecorder's Office.
2. That the deed dedicating the area proposed for street widening on Valley
View, orange Avenue, and the alley on the north of the property be given to the
City before the map is recorded.
3. That all drainage fees be paid and all drainage be provided to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer,
4. That the applicant deposit with the City the following:
A cash deposit of $3,000.00 to pay for the cost of reconstruction
of Orange Avenue at tbe time the Larwin Company proceeds with
their development,
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b. A bond in the amount of $7,150.00 guaranteeing installation of
curb, gutter, and sidewalk on Orange Avenue adjacent to Parcel No. 2.
c. A bond in the amount of $800.00 to guarantee installation of curb,
gutter~ and sidewalk on Orange Avenue adjacent to Parcel No. 1.
October 26, 1964
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~EN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Corzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
FINAL TRACT ~P NOv 56~51 MOON HOMESI INC.: The City Manager presented Final
Tract Map No. 5685, located north of Carbon Creek Channel, south of Ball Road,
between Moody and Denni Streets, 69 Planned Development lots and 6 common
area plots, 6.938 acres, as requested by Moon tlomes, Inc., 8670 Wilshire Blvd.,
Beverly Hills, California.
A report dated October 221 1964, was presented from tile City Manager, stating tbat
the final map does contain variations which should be brought to the attention of
the City Council in order to determine that the final map does comply with the
conditions established on the Tentative Tract Map. Changes include the
rearrangement of the condominium units in the area and that alleys entering and
circling through the tract areas be dedicated as public alleys rather tban
private alleys. The Staff has approved these changes provided that proper curbs
and gutters are installed in all areas not adjacent to the carports, and further
that adequate turn-around areas are provided in the alleys which do not have complete
circulation patterns. These conditions have been accepted by the applicant and
are indicated on the final map.
The City Manager's report further indicated that one condition of the Tentative
Tract ~!ap was that water be provided by the City of Cypress unless the Water
Ordinance is repealed. The repeal of this ()rdinance is now pending the execution
of the Memorandum of Understanding and Drainage District 2-A Agreement with the
Larwin Company.
Discussion was held concerning the changes requested on this map and concerning
the sewerage plan for the subject area.
Mr. Leonard Gerkin, representing Moon Homes, Inc., addressed the Council, stating
that he would like to have the map approved with signing of the record r,'.al~ hel~i
until receipt of the signed Agreements with the Larwin Company.
Councilman Gorzeman requested the City Manager's recormmendation on this matter.
The City Manager advised that he would recommend approving the Final ~ap and
authorizing the City Clerk to sign the record map upon receipt of the executed
Memorandum of Understanding and the Drainage District 2-A Agreement. The City
Attorney stated that such an action would be acceptable since the above-mentioned
agreements bave been approved by the Council and are just in the process of
being executed, a~d further that the Developer consents to delaying the signing of
the record lna? until the executed agreen~ents !lave been su!~n!itted to the f'ity by
the La~in ComDanv.
~Ir. Leonard Cerkin, representin~ the applicant, again addressed the Council,
stating that his company is willing to accept the conditions as outlined by the
City ~Yanager and City Attorney.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously
carried, to approve Final Tract ~Iap No. 5685, accept the bonds and agreements for
public improvements, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreements,
and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map upon receipt of the executed
~emorandum of Understanding and the Drainage District 2-A Agreement from the
Larwin Company. The following roll c~ll vote was taken:
AYES: 5 CO~CIL~EN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman~ Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
EXECUTION OF ORAN~ COUNTY .FL.OpD CO~TRp. L DISTRICT PERMIT RK: ~LLEY VIEW A~D
CE~BI%gS D~ROVEMENT: The City Manager presented a report from the City Engineer
dated October 26, 1964, stating that plans for the intersection widening of
Valley View and Cerritos include the relocatton of existing flood control structures
belonging to the Orange County Flood Control District. In order for the City to
proceed with this relocation, it is necessary to obtain a permit from the wlood
Control District.
October 26, 1964
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously
carried, to authorize the Mayor to execute the required permit on behalf of the
City of Cypress.
AMEN,Db~NT TO CITY OF 9YPR~.S~ .~UILDING CODE CONCER~INp ..SROWE.R I.~A~S AN~. WALLS
SURROUNdinG BATH TUBS: A report was presented from the Building Superintendent
recommending an amendment to the Cypress Building Code by adding Section 1714 to
regulate and control all wall covering and application of same for shower and
bath tub areas.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried~ the following Ordinance be read by title only, title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 126, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE, 1961 EDITION, BY ADDING THERETO, SECTION 1714
WHICH RELATES TO SHOWER WALLS AND WALLS SURROUNDING BATH
TUBS, AND MATERIALS AND APPLICATION.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously
carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading. The following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILb~N:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL~N:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney~ Wright, and Noe
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD EASEmeNT FROM S~T~RN CALIFpRNIA EDISp~ CO~ANT~ BALL AND
VALLEY VIEW: A report dated October 21, 1964, was presented from the City
Manager, stating ~hat the City has received a deed from the Southern California
Edison Company for the widening of Ball Road along the north side easterly of
Valley View adjacent to the proposed Edison Company Substation.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to accept the deed from the Southern California Edison
Company and authorize the City Clerk to submit the deed to the County for
recordation. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL~N:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
AGREEMENT WI%!~..C~PR~-COUNTY WATER DISTRICT FOR RENTAL OF WAT,E? DISTRICT
FACILITIES EO.~ C.I,TY COUNCIL AND P~ANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS: A report dated
October 21, 1964 was presented from the City Manager, stating that the City
has received a proposed agreement between the Cypress-County Water District
and the City for the month-to-month rental of the Water District facilities for
the City Council and Planning Commission meetings. The Agreement provides for a
month-to-month rental terminated by either party with 30-days notice, commencin~
November 1, 1964~ and provides for the City to pay the Cypress-County Water
District the sum of $50.00 per calendar month.
Discussion was held concerning the length of time before the new remodeled
Council Chambers located on the Civic Center site will be ready for occupancy.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried to approve the Agreement with the Cypress-County Water
District as submitted and authorize the ~layor to sign and City Clerk to attest
the rental Agreement, and further authorize the City Manager to notify the
Cypress-County Water District of its intention to terminate the lease at such
time as the City Manager is able to determine the date of completion of the
remodeled civid center site facilites. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, IJright, and Noe
None
None
October 26, 1964
CYPreSS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT BO~D IS.SUE PROppSAL~ PBOPpSITION ."L":
A report dated October 22, 1964, was presented from the City Manager setting forth
a surmmary of discussions between the Park District Manager and the City Manager
retarding information requested at the September 28th City Council meeting
concerning the Bond Issue Proposal known as Proposition "E". The City Manager
recommended that the passage of this bond issue appears to be one method of
providing the needed park and recreation areas which will be more difficult to
acquire as the City develops.
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by
Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to support the Cypress Park and
Recreation District Proposition "L" on the November 3rd Ballot and urge the citizens
of Cypress to vote "Yes" on this measure. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL~EN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILStEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman~ Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
Mr. Wayne Worley, 6412 Orange Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council, asking what
the boundaries of the Park District are in the vicinity of his residence. The
staff advised ~Yr. Worley that Juanira is the eastern boundary of tile Park District.
COOPEP~TION WITH CYPRESS ~.~.EMENTARY .S.C.I!OOL DISTRIC. T: A report dated october 22,
1964, was presented from the City Manager, stating that he had artended the
October 21st meeting of the Cypress Elementary School District Board of Trustees
in reference to the payment of drainage fees by the School District to the various
drainage areas in which proposed schools are to be developed. The Board of
Trustees, in discussion of this matter, indicatel: that cooperation ~,as vital in
providing a well-coordinated program of both City and school development within
the community, and the Board tabled any action on this matter in order to receive
an expression from the City Council of City-School cooperation.
Councilman Kanel stated that he feels that the City has always cooperated in
every way with the School District.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman
Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to instruct the City Manager to notify the
Cypress Elementary School District Board of Trustees that the Cypress City Council
is willing~ work with the School District in every way possible to promete the
continued good relatfons]~ips to tile best interests of the entire community. The
following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILb~EN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright,
None
None
and Noe
QUARTERLY STATEmeNT OF RECEI~X~..AN.D DI.SBpRSE~.~NTS: A report dated October 21,
1964, was presented from the City Manager, transmitting the first quarterly Report
of Receipts and Disbursements for the 1964-65 fiscal year, said quarter ending on
September 30, 1964. The City Manager reported that revenues are below budget
estimates due to the slow-down in building activity which has occurred during the
first quarter of the fiscal year, while expenditures are in line with budget
appropriations.
Councilman Gorzeman inquired concerning the reason for the slow-down in building
activity. The City Manager stated that the major reasons for this slow-down have
been the problems in Drainage District 2-A and the fact that several of the
condominium developments have not proceeded as scheduled.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman~ seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, the Quarterly Statement of Receipts and Disbursements be
received and filed.
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 1.964: It was moved by Councilman Wright,
seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried~ the Monthly Activity
Report for September, 1964, be received and filed. Discussion was held concerning
varions portions of the Police Department report of activities.
October 26, 1964
d(J4
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD.INANCE NO. 12~.. ~E.:....P~RKING LOT PAV.ING: The City Manager
presented an Ordinance which had its first reading at the September 28th City
Council Meeting~ said Ordinance relating to Requirements for Automobile Parking
Areas and Appurtenances thereto.
Mr. Robert Kay, representing the Robert U. Grant Company, addressed the Council,
protesting the passage of this Ordinance, stating that he feels his Company is
capable of designing their commercial parking lots, and further that he feels
such an Ordinance is an invasion of private rights.
Discussion was held concerning the need for this Ordinance, The City Manager
suggested continuing the second reading to allow the staff to make a survey of
other surrounding con~unities to determine how many cities have such an Ordinance,
and the various problems encountered, etC. Councilman Wright requested the staff
to determine if other Cities control driveways and approaches to garages in their
Ordinances.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by
Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to continue the second reading of this
Ordinance until a ~urvey can be made of surrounding Communities concerning Pa~king
Lot Requirements and Private Driveways.
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS. AND. DEMANDS NOS... 9863. ~I~RU 9910 ~PAYR.OLL): It was
moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously
carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 526
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DE~NDS NOSo 9863 THRU 9910
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Oorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, ~right, and Noe
NOES: 0 COI~CIL~N: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL~N: None
RESOLUTION ALLOWIN(~ CL~I~4S. AND DE~NDS NOS. 9913 THKU 9961 ~PAYROLL): It was
moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously
carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 527
A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 9913 THRU 9961
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL~N: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright~ and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
RESOLUTION ~LLOW!~G CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. ~qS... 9~61, 9862, 9.911, ~..~9.~2. THRU
10.0.30 .~OMME~CIA~ ~ARRANTS~: It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded
by Councilman Gorzeman~ and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be
adotped, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 528
A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 9861, 9862, 9911, 9912, AND
9962 THRU 10030
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman~ Kanel~ McCarney, Wright, and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMZN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
October 26, 1964
i 05
ESCROW PAPERS FOR SALE O.E WATEB. ~ROPERTY TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER Cp~ANY:
The City Attorney stated that he has received from the attorneys for the Southern
California Water Company the proposed escrow between the City of Cyrpess and the
Water Company for the sale of the City-owned property on Valley View, which is the
site of the City water well. The City Attorney sta~ed that the escrow papers are
in order and recommended their approval.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously
carried, to approve the escrow papers and authorize the proper City officials
to sign said documents. The following roll ~ll vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel~ McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
qP~I.N.ANCE REQUIRING PERMIT FOR ~y~ ~NT~RFAINMENT: The City Attorney stated that
at the request of the City staff he has prepared an Ordinance controlling various
forms of llve entertainment in the City. The City Attorney reviewed each section
of the proposed Ordinance.
Councilman Gorzeman inquired if problems had come up which made it necessary to
initiate this Ordinance.
Mr. Carl de Pietro, 10301 Sande Street, Cypress, addressed the Council, stating
that he would ~ke the Councilmen to visit some of the places of entertainment in
the City to witness the disgusting activites.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Wright, and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only,
title as follows:'
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REQUIRING PERMITS FOR LIVE ENTERTAINEMNT, PRESCRIBING THE
PROCEDURE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND I~]POSING PENALTIES
FOR VIOLATIONS.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously
carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading. The following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~N:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL~IN:
Gorzeman~ Kanel, McCarney, Wright~
None
None
and Noe
STATUS OF LAW SUIT FOR DELINQUENT BUSINESS LICENSES: Councilman Wright inquired
if the City Attorney had a report on the status of the la~ suit for the delinquent
business licenses. The City Attorney advised that a report indicating the status
of each case would be mailed to the City Council prior to the next City Council
meeting.
STATUS OF ACTION ON USE VARIANCE NO. U. V. 117: The City Attorney advised that
the first bearing against Mr. A. G. Garcia's Fertilizer Plant had been held in the
courts on October 23rd, and that a number of defenses are being raised by ~Ir. Carcia.
He stated that in the preliminary hearings the mudge has generally ruled in favor of
the City. A final decision has not been reached because Mr. Garcia has been given
an opportunity to file an amended answer. The City Attorney further stated that
a temporary restaining order had been served upon Mr. Carcia concerning the impor-
tation of any new material on his fertilizer plant, and that it had been reported
that he had violated this restraining order. This has also been set for court
hearing.
Councilman Kanel stated that at the last City Council meeting he had requested that
Nr. Garcia be deleted from membership on the Civic Center Development Committee
because of the City's court action against him; however~ at that meeting his
motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Kanel requested a clarification as
to whether or not Mr. Garcia is still a member of the Civic Center Development
Committee,
October 26, 1964
The City Manager stated that he would not consider Mr. Garcia a member of the
Committee inasmuch as he did not formally accept the Hayor~s appointment to the
Committee and he did not attend the first meeting of the Committee.
E~TABLISHMENT OF FEE TO BE. INCLUDED IN ORDINANCE REqUI~NG PERMIT FOR ~.IyE
ENTERTAI~.M~NT: The City Attorney advised that the Council had neglected to
establish an application fee for the permits for ive entertainment, as required
in Section 5 of the subject Ordinance.
Discussion was held concerning the amount of the fee, with City Attorney Howell
stating that the fee in other cities ranges from $50.00 to $100.00. It was
moved by Councilman McCarney~ seconded by Councilman Wright, and carried to
establish the fee of $50.00 to be paid upon the filing of each application for
a permit as set forth in Section 5 of the Ordinance Requiring Permits for Live
Entertainment. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL~N
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN
Gorzeman~ Kanel, McCarney, and Wright
Noe
None
S~CTION QE. CITY .O~. CYP~S.S ~OR ~U.N.Ip.~ COLLEGE. SITE: The City Manager stated
that the City had learned of the decision of the Morth Orange County Junior
College District ~o build a Junior Col~ge in Cypress south of Lincoln between
Valley View and Holder. He outlined the various problems created by the location
of this site in the City, such as the loss of valuable Commercially zone property,
and suggested that a meeting be held in the near future between the members of the
Junior College Board of Trustees and the City officials to discuss the drainage
and street improvements, interior street plans, and other matters. The City
Manager also indicated that several advantages would accrue to the City with the
location of the Junior College in Cypress, including the attraction of service-
type commercial facilities, an expected increase in cultiple development,
cultural advantagesT and the location of major community recreational-type
facilities, such as a stadium, swimming pool, and auditorium, which would be
difficult to obtain without a major educational institution such as a Junior
College.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Gorzeman~ and unanimously carried~ to instruct the C~ty Manager to communicate
with the North Orange County Junior College District Board of Trustees,
concurring in the selection of the site for the new Junior Collge, wlcoming
the District to the City of Cypress, and assuring the District that the City is
looking forward to this new addition to the City, and requesting the Board to
consider naming the college "Cypress Junior College."
ORAL COM~{UNICATIO~S:
Mr. Carl de Pietro, 10301 Sande Street, Cypress, addressed the Council, asking
if it would be possible to include an article in the next City Newsletter
indicating the City's support of Proposition "L" on the November Ballot.
Mr. De Pietro was advised that this would be included in the next Mewsletter.
Mr. Frank Visca, 5782 Lime Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council, briefly
discussing the following problems: (1) The fly problem; (2) The need for
an anti-noise Ordinance; (3) A request to appoint an additional Planning
Commissioner to eliminate the possiblity of a tie vote on an important Plannin~
Commission matter.
In answer to this last question raised by Mr. Visca, Mayor Noe advised him that
the seventh member of the Planning Conmission would be appointed after a City
Newsletter is published advertising the vacancy on the Commission.
Mr. Visca stated that since one member was reappdnted to the Planning Commission
at the last City Council meeting, the seventh member should have been appointed.
Mr. John Kennedy, 1002 St. Vincent Circle, Cypress, addressed the Council
~on~erning the fly and mosquito problem in the City, with specific reference
to water ponding on dairy property.
Mr. Frank Visca again addressed the Council, asking what the two City Councilmen
who also serve on the Cypress County Water District Board will do when an issue
comes up ivolving Cypress and Dairyland. Mr. Visca asked these two Councilmen
how they could be functional on both bodies.
October 26, 1964
Mr. John Kennedy again addressed the Council concerning the sewer line in Belle
Avenue, with reference to the possibility of this line being cut, and his having
to protest this to both the C~ty COuncil and the Cypress County Water Distr~ct.
In answer to the various comments made under Oral Communications portion of the
meeting~ Mayor Noe stated that there are many problems in the City for which all
citizens and Councilmen alike ~hould be pulling together as a group.
Mr. Carl de Pietro, 10301 SAnde Street, Cypress, addressed the Council, asking
specific questions of Councilman Gorzeman, Councitmn Gorzeman stated that this
was personal business which should not be discussed at a public meeting.
Mr. Frank Visca again addressed the Council, asking what action would be taken
concerning the appointment of a seventh Planning Commissioner.
Councilman Kanel stated that there are always problems in the transition from an
agricultural to an urban community, and that he would like to see more cooperation
on the part of everyone to solve these many problems.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the Mayor declared
the meeting adjourned at the hour of 11:09 p.m.
MAYC~7 !
ATTEST:
CI~ CLERK
October 26, 1964